The Los Angeles Angels have not proven themselves to be much of a contender this season, but their credentials as a spoiler are pretty strong, as evidenced by Tuesday’s 10th inning 7-6 […]
Angels defeat Dodgers in 10
Angels win their 8th straight; Dodgers triumph in 13 innings
With their eighth straight win, the Los Angeles Angels climbed back to .500 and moved to within a half-game of second place in the American League West. The Halos took a 4-0 […]
Angels on fire with 9-7 win
By Pete Zarustica/Orange County Tribune Having finished last season buried in last place in the American League West, who could believe that the Los Angeles Angels would coming roaring back into first […]
He’s Taylor-made for lead-off
I’m pleased to come across two good ideas in the world of sports in one day. First, Angel manager Ron Washington announced that the Halos’ new leadoff batter would be Taylor Ward. […]
10th was 7th heaven for Halos
By Pete Zarustica/Orange County Tribune The Los Angeles Dodgers may be worlds better than the Los Angeles Angels, but you wouldn’t know it from Friday’s “Freeway Series” game in Chavez Ravine. Taylor […]
Dodgers sweep Mets; Angels rally to defeat the Yankees
After Monday’s rained-out game, the Los Angeles Dodgers poured it on Tuesday and snapped a five-game losing streak by sweeping both games of a double-header from the New York Mets. In the […]
Ward’s bat, Detmers’ arm beat BoSox; Dodgers lose in 10
Taylor Ward helped lead the way as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Boston Red Sox 7-0 Friday at Fenway Park and are a half-game out of first in the American League […]
Can Angels soar over a cliff?
Mike Trout is out. He’s gone hitless in his last 26 at-bats, and his slump matches the tailspin that the Los Angeles Angels (27-28) are taking, having lost 11 games in a […]
Relief woes lead to relapses
As the Los Angeles Angels continue their streak their streaky spring, one element seems clear. Despite their impressive offensive might, the bullpen is performing, well, offensively. In the Halos’ fifth straight loss […]
Halo hopes are high … for now
Not since Bo Belinsky threw a no-hitter, dated Hollywood starlets and the new expansion team challenged for the American League pennant. Not since a wild card team from Disneyland made it to […]
