Angels' Joe Blanton earns timely victory over Royals

The veteran right-hander, who'd been struggling, gets his first Angels win, 5-4, the team's fifth triumph in a row.

Jered Weaver's return to Angels rotation could come next week

A decision on the ace, who is rebounding from a broken elbow, is due after he throws in bullpen this weekend.

Josh Hamilton leads hit parade as Angels drop Mariners, 7-1

Offense begins to click as Angels win fourth in a row, with C.J. Wilson as beneficiary.

Rehab start goes well for Angels' Jered Weaver

Right-hander gives up one run and six hits over 5 2/3 innings in an extended spring-training game in Arizona. He could return to Angels' rotation next week.

Mike Trout hits for the cycle in Angels' 12-0 win over Seattle

Outfielder, 21, is the youngest to accomplish the feat since Mel Ott with the New York Giants in 1929. Josh Hamilton hits a home run and triple on 32nd birthday and Jerome Williams strikes out six over eight innings.

Jered Weaver could rejoin Angels rotation next week

Right-handed ace, sidelined because of a fractured left elbow, is scheduled to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday with the outcome dictating the next move by the club.

Angels' Dane De La Rosa is finally rewarded for his perseverance

Reliever, 30, spent 10 years toiling in the minor leagues and independent leagues, coming close to quitting, before earning his first extended stay in the big leagues.

Angels' Jason Vargas baffles White Sox in 6-2 victory

Left-hander gives up four hits over seven scoreless innings to win his third consecutive game. Erick Aybar drives in three runs.

New Angel Chris Nelson travels light

Infielder joins the club, his third in the last three weeks, after being picked up on waivers from the New York Yankees. 'They just told me to take my essential stuff,' he says.

Josh Hamilton doesn't start for Angels

Mike Scioscia calls it a 'recharge day' for the slumping outfielder, who comes into the game in the seventh inning and hits a single and scores.

Angels rally then have to hang on to beat White Sox, 12-9

Alberto Callaspo hits a three-run home run and drives in five runs for the Angels, who overcome a four-run lead and then let Chicago back in the game. Mark Trumbo also hits a home run for the Angels.

New year, same old Angels and Dodgers

Neither team has done much winning the last few seasons, but their fans believe every season that a championship is in the making, only to be disappointed.

Alberto Callaspo drives in five runs in Angels' 12-9 victory

Mark Trumbo adds a solo homer, run-scoring double and three runs scored in the win over the Chicago White Sox.

Mets' Matt Harvey is one who got away

Angels could field a pretty good lineup with players who were traded, let go or never signed.

Little things add up as Angels lose again

The negative numbers include a bases-loaded walk, two errors and a key mental misfire in a 5-4 loss to the Chicago White Sox.

Josh Hamilton's allergies not linked to drug use, doctors say

The Angels slugger, who was banned from baseball from 2003-05 because of his addiction to drugs and alcohol, has allergies that lead to occasional sinus and throat discomfort and dizziness.