February 7, 2012

Aybar takes home first Gold Glove Award

Shortstop Erick Aybar, who is in Taiwan playing for a touring Major League team against Chinese Taipei, learned on Tuesday night that he'd won his first Rawlings Gold Glove Award. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Navarro takes long road from UYA to MLB

With his promotion to Angels earlier this month, former 50th-round Draft pick Efren Navarro has complete the long journey from the Urban Youth Academy to the Major Leagues. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Weaver takes on challenge in AL-best Yankees

The Angels will turn to their biggest weapon on Friday night, starter Jered Weaver. The Yankees will counter with former Angel Bartolo Colon, who hasn't won since July 30 and has posted a 5.00 ERA since then. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

AL takes loss, but Weaver provides strong start

While the American League lost, 5-1, in the All-Star Game, AL starter Jered Weaver pitched a scoreless first inning. Angels reliever Jordan Walden allowed a run in his first All-Star appearance, and Howard Kendrick grounded out in his one at-bat. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Anaheim takes Duluthian in NHL Draft – Duluth News Tribune

Anaheim takes Duluthian in NHL DraftDuluth News TribuneDefenseman Andy Welinski of Duluth said he figured to be selected anywhere from the second to the fifth round in the seven-round draft, and was taken in the third by Anaheim, 83rd among 211 athletes. He had been ranked No. 48 by the Central Scouting …and more » anaheim [...]

Santana takes the mound as Angels seek offense

Jeff Francis pitches for the Royals as they begin a weekend series against Ervin Santana and the Angels on Friday night in Anaheim. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Danks takes another crack at first win as White Sox visit Angels – Los Angeles Times

Kansas City Star Danks takes another crack at first win as White Sox visit AngelsLos Angeles TimesPerhaps an eighth time taking the mound will be the charm for Chicago White Sox winless starter John Danks, who gets the nod tonight in the middle test of a three-game road series against the LA Angels of Anaheim. [...]

Ducks GM takes issue with Nashville diving tactics – SportingNews.com

Fox News Ducks GM takes issue with Nashville diving tacticsSportingNews.comAnaheim general manager Bob Murray told the Orange County Register he's tired of watching Nashville players dive and embellish and says he will tell his players to do the same if that's what it takes to even out the penalty calls in a quarterfinal …Ducks point [...]

Kendrick takes power surge into Tampa Bay

A chiseled 5-foot-10 and 215 pounds, Howard Kendrick has a slugger's physique along the lines of Manny Ramirez. But the Angels second baseman has never had a slugger's mentality. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News

Wells takes new team, position in stride

While it was all new to Vernon Wells in some respects, it was also all the same. Baseball is baseball, whether you're in Toronto or Anaheim, Florida or Arizona, playing left, center or right field. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim News