February 4, 2012

Memories remain: Baylor's '79 Angels magical

In 1979, Don Baylor led an 18-year-old Angels franchise to its first American League Championship Series with an MVP performance that made him a legend of sorts in Southern California. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Morales getting back into swing for Halos

New Angels assistant general manager Scott Servais spent some time watching Kendrys Morales take batting practice in Arizona last week and came away impressed. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Pujols plans to report to camp 'a week earlier'

Speaking from the Dominican Republic, Albert Pujols told Enrique Rojas of ESPNdeportes.com that he plans on reporting to his new club's Spring Training complex a week before position players are scheduled to, putting him in Tempe, Ariz., at or around Feb. 19. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Inbox: Who will play third base?

Who is going to play third base for the Angels this year? Alden Gonzalez answers this question and more in the latest Angels Inbox. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos must wait and see with Trumbo, Morales

Later this month, every team in baseball will be deploying to their Spring Training facilities to make key decisions toward their 25-man rosters. But most critical this spring for the Angels — by far — are the decisions Mark Trumbo and Kendrys Morales can help make for them. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Angels Minor Leaguer Reynolds suspended

Angels Minor League pitcher Daniel Reynolds received a 50-game suspension after a second violation for a "drug of abuse" under the Minor League Drug Prevention and Treatment Program, Major League Baseball announced Tuesday. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Halos keep Rodriguez with Minors deal

The Angels previously inked reliever Francisco Rodriguez (not K-Rod) to a Minor League contract with an invitation to Spring Training. Rodriguez, the Mexico native who was signed as an amateur free agent by the Angels in 2005, will make $ 481,000 if he makes the big league club. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Pujols vs. Prince, other contract details

Albert Pujols-Prince Fielder. Who got the better deal? Well, it's probably a matter of how you look at it. And for a really close look, here are some contract details filed to the Major League Baseball Players Association. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Behind the scenes, scouts star for Angels

Leading up to Spring Training, MLB.com will take a look at the new members of the Angels' baseball-operations department — the one that's completing what many consider the greatest offseason in franchise history. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Blog: Walden on Year 2 as closer

Blog: Walden on Year 2 as closer Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News