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ANGELS FYI
Shortstop is sent home by Estrellas after batting .167 in 48 at-bats.
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ANGELS
Agent says record-setting closer 'still has a great fondness for the Angels.' >>
ON THE MEDIA
The owner artfully uses his own talk radio station to praise the hitter, who is weighing his options for next season, and turn the talk to his team. >>
BASEBALL
Scott Boras apparently doesn't think the Dodgers' proposed three-year deal falls in that category. >>
BASEBALL
Re-signing him remains team's top priority, but with free-agent slugger determined to test the waters, the strategy apparently is to hold off on making an offer until he hits the open market. >>
BASEBALL
Team won't revive discussions on a long-term extension for the outfielder, who could leave next fall. >>
T.J. SIMERS
Outfielder was surprised when Angels didn't pick up his option, but he's not bitter about it. >>
BASEBALL
General Manager Tony Reagins says the club might submit a bid and ask for a prompt response 'over the course of the next couple of weeks.' >>
BASEBALL
Some question his methods, but any team hoping to sign elite players such as Manny Ramirez and Mark Teixeira must go through baseball's most powerful agent. That includes Dodgers and Angels. >>
DODGERS-ANGELS FYI
Dodgers look into signing free-agent pitcher and Angels seek to re-sign free-agent first baseman. >>
KURT STREETER
Center fielder's frustration level remains high as he watches the World Series and thinks back on the botched bunt that helped bring a premature end to Angels' playoff run. >>
The team picks up options on Vladimir Guerrero and John Lackey, but Anderson, the longest-tenured Angel, becomes a free agent. >>
BILL SHAIKIN / ON BASEBALL
At his family's diner, two hours from Philadelphia, fans are rooting for the Rays. >>
BASEBALL
The closer on the 2002 team that won the World Series was on the disabled list three times this season. >>
LETTERS
Fans take their shots at Francisco Rodriguez, Vladimir Guerrero and John Lackey, just to name a few. >>
ANGELS
Despite criticism from fans after Angels lost series to Boston, Scioscia says odds were that Erick Aybar would get bunt down and Reggie Willits would score. He says he'd make the same call again. >>
ANGELS
Some players, including Francisco Rodriguez and Garret Anderson, might not be back with the team, which will try to re-sign free-agent Mark Teixeira and pursue Milwaukee free-agent left-hander CC Saba >>
BASEBALL
In the Los Angeles market, Angels-Red Sox on TBS got a 9.3 rating, competitive with ABC's popular "Dancing with the Stars" (13.8). >>
AL DIVISION SERIES
Boston wins, 3-2, scoring winning run with two out in ninth inning. Angels eliminated in division series by Red Sox for the third time in five seasons. >>
Bill Shaikin / on Baseball
Does Mark Teixeira even want to come back? What about Francisco Rodriguez? >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row. >>
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
Boston reaches its fourth American League Championship Series in the last six seasons. "We're kind of getting used to this," says the Red Sox designated hitter. >>
ANGELS FYI
They were down to their final four outs, trailing, 2-0, with two outs in the eighth inning, before coming back to tie it. But the Red Sox then won it in walk-off fashion. >>
AL DIVISION SERIES
Mike Napoli hits two home runs and Erick Aybar drives him in for the winning run in a 5-4 victory at Boston. >>
BILL SHAIKIN / ON BASEBALL
They departed Anaheim left for dead, but they leave Fenway Park after Game 3 with a pulse. >>
Jerry Crowe
BOSTON -- Isn't the Boston Marathon usually contested in April? . . . >>
ANGELS FYI
BOSTON -- Scot Shields may have slain his Fenway Park demons Sunday night, throwing 2 1/3 hitless innings with three strikeouts to highlight a strong performance by the team's short relievers in a 5-4 victory over the Boston Red Sox in Game 3 of the American League division series. >>
RED SOX FYI
Red Sox starter does not have his usual command, and Angels make him work. >>
BASEBALL PLAYOFFS
Second baseman has failed in clutch chances that could have turned the tables against Boston. >>
BASEBALL ANALYSIS
It's easy to blame Francisco Rodriguez, who gave up the decisive Game 2 homer, but lack of clutch hitting is just as culpable for Angels' 0-2 predicament against Boston. >>
ANGELS FYI
For a club that emphasizes the stolen base, the Angels have yet to steal a base, or even try, in division series with Boston. >>
RED SOX FYI
After all the injury questions, Boston has a chance to wrap it up tonight in Fenway. >>
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES
After they rally from an early deficit to tie the score, the team's record-setting closer gives up a ninth-inning homer to J.D. Drew and the Red Sox win, 7-5. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
He is making Boston fans forget all about Manny Ramirez. >>
BILL SHAIKIN
In the parking lot, the halo was dark. So was Angel Stadium, empty and still. >>
ANGELS FYI
Manager can't figure out why his team hasn't been able to get it done in the postseason. >>
RED SOX FYI
He throws a lot of pitches, but Red Sox win. >>
AMERICAN LEAGUE DIVISION SERIES
After eighth consecutive postseason loss, they know they can't afford to go to Fenway Park down 0-2 to the Red Sox. >>
BILL SHAIKIN / ON BASEBALL
Despite facing Matsuzaka, who walks a lot of hitters, they don’t plan to work the count in Game 2. >>
ANGELS FYI
Manager says team needs to stay aggressive on the bases to beat Red Sox. >>
AL division playoffs: Angels vs. Red Sox
Boston GM Theo Epstein has used the draft wisely to fill his team with young players. >>
AL DIVISION SERIES / BOSTON 4, ANGELS 1
Jason Bay's two-run home run off John Lackey keys Boston's 4-1 win. >>
BILL SHAIKIN
It took the Angels six months to build themselves into World Series favorites, and three hours to resurrect questions about the bats. >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row ... >>
ANGELS FYI
Team owner supports pursuing expensive free agents in the off-season but says the point is to put the best baseball team on the field. >>
RED SOX FYI
He had never played on a winning team before being traded to Boston in the July deal that sent Manny Ramirez to the Dodgers. >>
ANGELS
For all his success, the slugger has been pretty much a bust in the postseason, but the Angels hope that changes this year. >>
BILL PLASCHKE
The columnist gives his 30.92 reasons, representing the miles between Dodger Stadium and Angel Stadium, that the two teams might be playing for all the marbles this season. >>
BILL SHAIKIN
The team's fifth trip to playoffs under Scioscia will be the first with homegrown rotation. By putting emphasis on player development, Angels have more financial flexibility. >>
ANGELS
Players on both teams say what happened during the regular season will have no bearing on the playoffs. >>
BASEBALL
Arte Moreno and Mike Scioscia give Reagins both advice and freedom, and he has responded with bold decisions to make the Angels strong World Series contenders. >>
BASEBALL
Starting with his controversial Orlando Cabrera trade and heading into the playoffs, the first-year GM has had an eventful year. >>
ANGELS FYI
His success against Boston left-hander Jon Lester and a strong September earn him the job, despite his struggles with a knee injury. >>
RED SOX FYI
Players say team simply found new ways to score runs. >>
ANGELS
First baseman doesn't want to press during his first trip to the postseason, and the Angels will be happy if he just keeps doing what he has been doing. >>
ANGELS FYI
Angels manager says that's the key to Red Sox success this year. >>
ANGELS 7, TEXAS 0
Team sets franchise record by beating Rangers, and now the focus is on the Red Sox. >>
ANGELS FYI
Rookie Kevin Jepsen gets the last pitching spot for division series against Boston Red Sox. >>
TEXAS 8, ANGELS 3
Swept in their last two playoff series against Red Sox, the Angels hoped to avoid them this year by building baseball's best record -- only for Boston to turn up as a wild card. >>
ANGELS FYI
Angels manager says his record-setting closer deserves consideration not just for Cy Young Award, but for MVP too. >>
COMMENTARY
Dodgers, Angels should pay whatever it takes to retain slugging free agents. >>
MINOR LEAGUE BASEBALL
Teams select their top minor leaguers for the year. >>
ANGELS FYI
Rangers rout the Angels, 12-1. >>
TEXAS 12, ANGELS 1
Losses by Tampa Bay and Boston clear up postseason picture for Angels, who clinch best overall record and home-field advantage in playoffs and will face Red Sox in first round. >>
Angels 6, Mariners 4
His second homer of the game, a two-run shot, comes in top of ninth and carries Angels to the win. >>
ANGELS NOTES
The right-hander says others on the staff have out-pitched him. >>
ANGELS 6, SEATTLE 5
Starter might not be part of the playoff rotation. Francisco Rodriguez gets 62nd save. >>
ANGELS FYI
Left-hander says it won't affect him for the postseason, but it was very painful. >>
ANGELS
Umpires use instant replay on near-homer against Mariners. >>
Mariners 9, Angels 6
Angels can't hold four-run lead and lose to Mariners. >>
ANGELS FYI
It's a long shot, but the shortstop, who underwent thumb surgery on Aug. 19, has not given up hope of playing again this season. >>
ANGELS 2, SEATTLE 1
He strikes out nine in eight innings to lead Angels past Seattle, 2-1. Guerrero zooms in on 11th season in a row with 25 home runs and .300 batting average. >>
ANGELS FYI
Outfielder will have to weigh whether to have surgery. >>
BILL DWYRE
How come no one's talking about that other local team, the one that glided into baseball's playoffs and isn't still trying to get in? Chalk it up to marketing, Manny and a crafty low-key manager. >>
ANGELS 7, RANGERS 3
After Angels beat Texas, 7-3, the center fielder says the team's chemistry reminds him of all the winning teams at Minnesota. >>
ANGELS FYI
Left-hander, who leads the Angels with 16 wins, will miss his start Tuesday in Seattle after battling a kidney stone over the weekend. >>
ANGELS 7, TEXAS 3
Kansas City's victory over the Chicago White Sox assures the Angels of home-field advantage for the first round of the playoffs. >>
ANGELS FYI
Pitcher, catcher have a record of success as a battery. >>
ANGELS FYI
A 15-13 decision over Rangers has a little of everything, except a save attempt by Francisco Rodriguez. >>
ANGELS 15, TEXAS 13
Four opening day starters sit out victory over Rangers and Chone Figgins isn't sure when he'll be able to play. >>
ANGELS FYI
They take a 6-0 lead into the ninth inning and nearly give the game away before Francisco Rodriguez regains control. >>
BASEBALL
To play in the American League division series, the injured second baseman will need to return to the lineup soon, Manager Mike Scioscia says. >>
ANGELS FYI
Angels make two throwing errors in the ninth, including one by their closer, in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics. >>
ANGELS
The versatile player says he still has elbow soreness from being hit by a pitch and will return to the Southland for an MRI test. >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row . . . >>
BILL PLASCHKE
Francisco Rodriguez has had a season for the ages with 58 saves, but that doesn't make him worth $75 million. Angels should save their money for other needs. >>
HELENE ELLIOTT
First baseman says the club will stay focused despite clinching division title so early. >>
BILL DWYRE
With 19 games left in the season, 'Frankie' needs three saves to break baseball's single-season standard of 57. His run at the record has Angel Stadium abuzz. >>
JERRY CROWE
Text messages from press row ... >>
BASEBALL
The Angels' successful system has become the envy of their AL West division rivals, who are working to retool and become competitive again. >>
BASEBALL
Injury to left thumb sidelines the shortstop. Erick Aybar will be the starter. >>
ANGELS
For new Angel, power plus patience equals big production. And he makes the rest of the lineup better. >>
BASEBALL
What some might see as a potential postseason weakness has been a regular-season strength, with rookie Jose Arredondo buttressing closer Francisco Rodriguez and setup man Scot Shields. >>
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