Sports
Free agent John Jaso and the Pittsburgh Pirates have agreed to an $8-million, two-year contract.
Dec. 23, 2015
The closer throws a fastball up and in to Oakland’s John Jaso, who hits a two-run home run in the ninth inning. Angels’ Albert Pujols hits the 496th home run of his career.
April 14, 2014
The busy Oakland Athletics have acquired infielders Ben Zobrist and Yunel Escobar from the Tampa Bay Rays for catcher John Jaso and two minor leaguers.
Jan. 10, 2015
High School Sports
The mornings, with their quota of sweat and instruction, run out slowly at Poly High School where another glittering season is expected.
Sept. 8, 1988
Angels’ Ernesto Frieri pays for mistake in 3-2 loss to Athletics
Even rally can’t get monkey off Angels’ backs
June 8, 2011
Football: Jackrabbits will try to beat Mater Dei and become only second public school to win Division I title this decade. Both teams are unbeaten.
Dec. 13, 1997
Alberto Callaspo’s pinch-hit grand slam rallies the Angels to win
May 26, 2012
7:40 TONIGHT EDISON FIELD Long Beach Poly Coach Jerry Jaso still has nightmares of Matt Grootegoed busting up his defense for 244 yards and two touchdowns in last year’s title game.
Dec. 11, 1999
La Mirada and Poly, ranked No. 1 and No. 2 respectively among high school football teams in the Southeast and Long Beach areas by The Times, face stiff challenges this week against highly rated Orange County schools that share the same playing site.
Oct. 7, 1993