February 7, 2012

Haren looks to tame powerful Yankees' lineup

Angels manager Mike Scioscia is happy his club was able to win two of three games against the Mariners over the weekend, he's just not completely satisfied with how they did it. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Scioscia shakes up lineup for finale

The Angels went with what manager Mike Scioscia called a "bit of a creative" lineup during Sunday's series finale against Tampa Bay, shuffling Howard Kendrick and Vernon Wells about. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Morales targets Sunday to get in Halos' lineup

Kendrys Morales claims he has no doubts about his surgically repaired left ankle returning eventually to full strength. What he's less sure about is how long that will take as he tries to clear the final hurdle of his rehab. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Abreu in familiar spot in Angels' new-look lineup

Bobby Abreu has been locked into the No. 2 spot in the batting order most of the spring, but he was back in his familiar third slot on Wednesday for the Angels. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Lupul, Sexton Part of Ever-Shifting Ducks Lineup

By Matt Vevoda AnaheimDucks.com “It’s tough to play with new guys every night, Lupul says, "But I’m starting to get the feeling that is just how it’s… Ducks Recent Headlines

Angels mix up lineup due to turf in Tampa Bay

The Angels lineup had a slightly different look Saturday night as manager Mike Scioscia gave Hideki Matsui and Bobby Abreu the day off and slotted Torii Hunter as the designated hitter. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Angels employ 110th lineup of season

In his never-ending search for lineup chemistry that clicks, Angels manager Mike Scioscia experimented with some new groupings in the series finale on Wednesday night against the Mariners and lefty Jason Vargas. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Willits gets chance to lead off lineup

Reggie Willits started in center field on Sunday and batted leadoff for the first time this season with Bobby Abreu moving down to third in the lineup after starting the previous 20 games as the club's leadoff hitter. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Scioscia juggles soggy lineup

ANAHEIM Twelve games into the month of May, the Angels have scored 42 runs (tied for 23rd in the majors) while batting .223 as a team (27th) with a .280 on-base percentage (29th, only the Astros have been on base less frequently) and .331 slugging percentage (25th). With so many soft spots, Angels manager Mike [...]

Kings shake up Game 2 lineup

Kings coach Terry Murray gave Justin Williams the hook Saturday morning, one of three changes he’s making in the lineup for tonight’s Game 2 at Vancouver, according to ESPN.com. Williams is one of four Kings who has won a Stanley Cup and he normally plays on the same first line with Ryan Smyth and Anze [...]