Angels catcher Chris Snyder settles into his new (old) digs quickly.
For Chris Snyder, hanging on to a career in baseball means driving 100 miles per hour up Interstate 95 from the Washington Nationals’ spring training complex in Viera, Florida to Orlando International...
View ArticleFor Albert Pujols, plantar fasciitis is really nothing new.
It seemed that manager Mike Scioscia was adding another boo-boo to the Angels’ list of injury concerns Tuesday when he revealed that slugger Albert Pujols was dealing with plantar fasciitis in his left...
View ArticleAngels’ Erick Aybar will “probably get the first crack” at batting second,...
Manager Mike Scioscia said Friday that Erick Aybar will “probably get the first crack” at occupying the number two spot in the lineup when the Angels open the season April 1 in Cincinnati. “I think...
View ArticleThree throws can do a lot for embattled Angels catcher Hank Conger.
Angels catcher Hank Conger made three throws to infielders in Thursday night’s exhibition game against the Texas Rangers. Two came on stolen base attempts at second; both runners were safe. The other...
View ArticleTommy Hanson scratched from start against White Sox, will throw minor-league...
Angels starting pitcher Tommy Hanson throw to the Cleveland Indians during the first inning of a spring training baseball game in Tempe, Ariz., on Wednesday. (Chris Carlson/Associated Press) Tommy...
View ArticleWhat will the Angels’ bullpen look like April 1?
David Carpenter could be on the bubble for one of the Angels’ final bullpen jobs … or not. (Getty Images) Angels manager Mike Scioscia said his pitching staff “will have a more situational look in the...
View ArticleMore on the two newest Angels minor leaguers, Exicardo Cayones and Kramer Sneed.
Someone suggested this morning that the two players the Angels acquired for Vernon Wells on Tuesday, Exicardo Cayones and Kramer Sneed, would be good title characters in a Buddy Comedy. Look out Harold...
View ArticleWhat is the Angels’‘greatest advantage’ to trading Vernon Wells?
Vernon Wells couldn’t be moved easily for a fifth outfielder (Associated Press photo) With six days left before Opening Day, the Angels have 36 players on their 40-man roster. Brad Mills, Bobby...
View ArticleOne name stands out as Angels announce Freeway Series roster.
Mark Lowe had a 3.43 ERA in 36 relief appearances for the Texas Rangers last season. (Associated Press) The Angels are bringing 20 position players and 15 pitchers to the Freeway Series. One name on...
View ArticleNeeding bullpen help, Angels deal for Dane De La Rosa, Elvin Ramirez.
The Angels’ bullpen is an unsettled mess. Their relievers have a collective 7.20 earned-run average in spring training, more than a full run higher than the next-closest team. Ernesto Frieri, Kevin...
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