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Angels stop Royals, 5-2, for sixth win in a row

By Mike DiGiovanna — Fri, 24 May 2013 23:02:00 PDT

A three-run seventh inning provides the Angels with the winning margin at Kansas City. With winning streak, a veil of negativity seems to have lifted.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's a little benefit of a win streak the Angels pushed to six with a 5-2 victory over the Kansas City Royals in Kauffman Stadium on Friday night, but it's definitely one they've noticed. The veil of negativity that hovered over the club for the first seven weeks of the season seems to have finally lifted.

Angels' Robert Coello keeps hitters guessing with hybrid pitch

By Mike DiGiovanna — Fri, 24 May 2013 20:34:00 PDT

The reliever has used a pitch that is a combination of a forkball and a knuckleball to keep batters, and even catchers, off balance. Coello is 1-0 with a 0.00 ERA in six games.

KANSAS CITY, Mo. — It's a forkball. No, it's a knuckleball. Like the old Certs breath mint commercial, Angels reliever Robert Coello's signature delivery is two, two, two pitches in one, and the right-hander has used it to carve a bullpen role that seems to grow more prominent with each outing.

Angels' Joe Blanton earns timely victory over Royals

By Mike DiGiovanna — Thu, 23 May 2013 23:02:00 PDT

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

By Mike DiGiovanna, Los Angeles Times — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

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

By Kevin Baxter — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:51:00 PDT

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

Josh Hamilton stood alone in the far corner of the Angels' clubhouse early Wednesday evening, looking far too frustrated for a guy whose batting average is higher than it has been in nearly a month and whose team is on its longest winning streak in nearly a year.

Rehab start goes well for Angels' Jered Weaver

By Kevin Baxter — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:40:00 PDT

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

By Bill Shaikin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:25:00 PDT

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.

The Angels broke out the disco ball in the clubhouse, and why not? That was quite a party.

Jered Weaver could rejoin Angels rotation next week

By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times — Wed, 22 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

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.

Jered Weaver could rejoin the Angels' starting rotation next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday.

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

By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times — Tue, 21 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

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.

If you just got married and bought a house, this would be a good year to land a job in an industry with a minimum annual salary of $490,000.

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

By Kevin Baxter — Sun, 19 May 2013 19:32:00 PDT

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

By Kevin Baxter, Los Angeles Times — Mon, 20 May 2013 00:00:00 PDT

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

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sat, 18 May 2013 20:26:00 PDT

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

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sat, 18 May 2013 19:07:00 PDT

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

T.J. Simers — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:01:00 PDT

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.

When I think of our local baseball teams and their supporters, I envision my wife in a bathing suit.

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

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sat, 18 May 2013 17:15:00 PDT

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

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

By Mike DiGiovanna — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:10:00 PDT

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

As if the pitching-thin Angels need another reminder of what might have been, there it is, on the cover of this week's Sports Illustrated, New York Mets ace Matt Harvey, the one who got away.

Letters: A lot of errors going around

Fri, 17 May 2013 17:44:00 PDT

Dodgers and Angels are struggling in the early going, and the fans have noticed.

Obviously the owners of the Angels and Dodgers have never heard of team chemistry. Arte Moreno and the Guggenheim Guy thought they could build better teams just by adding more expensive elements.

Little things add up as Angels lose again

By Mike DiGiovanna — Thu, 16 May 2013 23:06:00 PDT

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.

It's early, but it's not that early. The Angels began the second quarter of the season with another ugly loss Thursday night, committing two errors plus a crucial mental mistake, throwing a wild pitch that scored a run and issuing a four-pitch, bases-loaded walk to a .185 hitter who had not drawn a free pass all season.

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

By Mike DiGiovanna — Thu, 16 May 2013 19:25:00 PDT

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.

Owner Arte Moreno willing to take blame for Angels' slow start

By Mike DiGiovanna — Wed, 15 May 2013 19:40:00 PDT

The jobs of Manager Mike Scioscia and General Manager Jerry Dipoto are safe for now, he also says.

Arte Moreno has placed blame for the team's brutal 2013 start, its failure to make the playoffs for three straight years and several high-priced moves that have paid minimal dividends on the one person the Angels owner can't fire:

Angels hand it to Royals early and lose, 9-5

By Mike DiGiovanna — Wed, 15 May 2013 23:00:00 PDT

Barry Enright and Mark Lowe are roughed up for seven runs in the third inning, which includes a three-run double by Lorenzo Cain.

The good news for the Angels is that with Monday's off day, they can skip the fifth spot in the rotation, which, until Wednesday night, was held by Barry Enright, who opened the season at triple A and appears headed back there soon.

Angels hit four homers in 6-2 win over Royals

By Bill Shaikin — Tue, 14 May 2013 22:04:00 PDT

The Angels' lineup looks as potent as hoped. Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton, Mike Trout and Howie Kendrick hit solo homers.

There are issues in the starting rotation, in the bullpen, on the bench. For the Angels, those are minor issues.

Josh Hamilton's allergy issues nothing to sneeze at

By Bill Shaikin — Tue, 14 May 2013 18:59:00 PDT

Outfielder Josh Hamilton, who has had sinus and throat discomfort and left Monday's game early, says he has changed medication and will be tested for allergies.

Angels' Joe Blanton is battered around by Royals

By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:45:00 PDT

Right-hander gives up seven runs and 12 hits in 4 2/3 innings in 11-4 loss, running his record to 0-7 and earned-run average to 6.46.

The Angels are 10 games out of first place. They have not been so far behind so early in a season since 2001.

Mike Trout to play left field for Angels when Peter Bourjos returns

By Bill Shaikin, Los Angeles Times — Mon, 13 May 2013 20:22:00 PDT

Even though his offensive statistics have picked up considerably since replacing the injured Bourjos in center field, Trout ultimately is headed back to left field according to the team's plans.

Mother's Day brings a chance for a special visit

T.J. Simers — Sun, 12 May 2013 21:57:00 PDT

Trip to Chicago to cover the Angels takes a detour to a place with much meaning for writer.

WHEATON, Ill. — I'm standing in a cemetery, which is probably better than lying in one.

Chris Sale one-hits Angels to lead White Sox to 3-0 victory

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sun, 12 May 2013 22:41:00 PDT

The Chicago left-hander's bid for a perfect game ends when Mike Trout grounds a single to center field in the top of the seventh inning. It is Sale's first career shutout.

Angels' baserunning hasn't been what it used to be

By Mike DiGiovanna — Sun, 12 May 2013 18:51:00 PDT

The Angels, who traditionally are among baseball's most successful baserunning teams, entered Sunday with 25 total outs on the bases, the third-most in the league.

Arte Moreno and his Angels can't take the heat

T.J. Simers — Sat, 11 May 2013 18:30:00 PDT

The money has been spent, the players are relaxed, but the results aren't forthcoming, and the owner won't talk about it.

CHICAGO — When the Angels got Josh Hamilton following the Dodgers' signing of Zack Greinke , owner Arte Moreno emerged from hiding, took a bow and told everyone:

Take heart, Dodgers and Angels fans: Others are suffering too

By Bill Shaikin — Sat, 11 May 2013 17:06:00 PDT

As disappointing as the Dodgers and Angels have been, they're hardly alone. Ask fans in Toronto and Chicago, or Roy Halladay, or B.J. Upton . . .

The Dodgers — and their world-record payroll — have sunk to the bottom of the National League West. The Angels — and their collection of superstar hitters — are flailing in the depths of the American League West.