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Peter Bourjos - #25 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Bourjos will start in center field Sunday against Seattle, the Angels' official Twitter reports.
Impact: With Torii Hunter out, Bourjos has been getting another look at consistent playing time. He's hitting .259 with a .344 OBP in May but still has yet to show any power, recording just one double and no triples or home runs in the month. It probably isn't enough to win him a regular spot in the lineup. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
May 27, 2012 |
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News: Izturis is not in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Mariners, Angels TV broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Alberto Callaspo will take the hot corner for the fifth time in the last seven games. Izturis is batting just .235 on the year, but his speed on the base paths likely ensures that he'll be in the lineup often. Jerome Williams - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 240lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Williams (5-2) allowed all three runs and five hits in six innings of Saturday's 5-3 win over Seattle.
Impact: Williams is 1-2 with a 4.91 ERA in four road starts. Alberto Callaspo - #6 - Third Base - 5'9" - 195lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Callaspo had a sixth-inning grand slam off Felix Hernandez to lead the Angels over the Seattle Mariners 5-3 Saturday.
Impact: Callaspo's slam was the first by an Angels pinch hitter since Shane Halter against Tampa Bay's Trever Miller on May 8, 2004. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sun. May 27, 2012 |
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News: Pujols homered for the third straight game, and pinch-hitter Alberto Callaspo had a sixth-inning grand slam off Felix Hernandez to lead the Angels over the Seattle Mariners 5-3 Saturday.
Impact: Pujols was hitting .194 with no homers and five RBIs through May 4, when the Angels were 10-17. Since then he's batting .280 with seven home runs and 21 RBIs, and Los Angeles improved to 23-25 with its season-best fifth straight win. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Pujols went 2-for-5 with a solo home run in Saturday's win over the Mariners.
Impact: He also struck out twice in the game. After getting off to an enormously slow start at the plate, Pujols has found his old form over his last 10 games by belting five home runs to go along with nine RBI. His season batting average remains low, a meager .232, but expect to see his average continue to climb going into the month of June. Alberto Callaspo - #6 - Third Base - 5'9" - 195lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Callaspo went 1-for-2 with a grand slam in Saturday's win over the Mariners.
Impact: Generally not known as a home run threat, Callaspo delivered in a big way as a pinch hitter with his grand slam in the sixth inning. His batting average on the season now sits at .239 to go along with two home runs and 15 RBI. Ernesto Frieri - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Frieri pitched 1.1 innings to earn his second save of the season in Saturday's win over the Mariners.
Impact: He gave up a walk while striking out three. Frieri has been outstanding since joining the Angels, tossing ten scoreless innings while recording 22 strikeouts to go along with seven walks. It's unclear who the actual closer is for the Angels going forward, considering Scott Downs closed the game on Friday, but with Frieri pitching as well as he has, he should continue to have some save opportunities. Jerome Williams - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 240lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Williams allowed three runs over six innings and was the winning pitcher Saturday against the Mariners.
Impact: He gave up five hits while walking two and striking out five. This was the third straight quality start for Williams, who is quietly putting together a strong season. Through his last three starts, he has allowed seven runs over 20.1 innings of work. The win brings his record to 5-2 on the season to go along with a 3.81 ERA, 38 strikeouts and 18 walks. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: A date for Hunter's return to the Angels remains uncertain, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.
Impact: Manager Mike Scioscia said Hunter will return to California within a few days, but he was not sure when Hunter would join the team. With Hunter still away from the Angels, Mark Trumbo will continue getting most of the starts in right field. Howie Kendrick - #47 - Second Base - 5'10" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick is back in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Mariners, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.
Impact: Kendrick did not start Friday's game, but he did come through with a pinch-hit two-run double that gave the Angels the lead. Kendrick will play second base and bat sixth Saturday against Mariners starter Felix Hernandez. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Izturis went 1-for-4 with a run scored and a stolen base in Friday's victory over the Mariners.
Impact: Izturis has seen a bump in playing time of late, starting nine of the Angels' last 15 games. He is hitting just .190 over that span, but has walked four times and also stolen three bases to give him nine on the season. Izturis won't do much in the power categories, but his recent increase in playing time gives him a bit more fantasy value in deeper formats. Howie Kendrick - #47 - Second Base - 5'10" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick hit a pinch-hit two-run double that ended up as the game-winning hit in Friday's game.
Impact: Kendrick did not start Friday, but he came through with the biggest hit in the game. He is hitting just .157 since May 11, so hopefully his key base knock in Friday's game helps him get back on track with his bat. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Hawkins (finger) threw off a mound Friday, MLB.com reports.
Impact: No problems were reported after the session, so Hawkins remains on track to return in early June. He could head out on a rehab assignment in the near future. Ryan Langerhans - #39 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Langerhans hurt his right shoulder when he stumbled and fell into the wall in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Impact: Langerhans was appearing in just his second game of the season. Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Downs pitched a perfect ninth inning to notch his fourth save of the season and secure the Angels' win over the Mariners on Friday.
Impact: Seven pitches were all that Downs needed to dispense of the Mariners, and he has now gone 14 innings this season without giving up a single run. He's 4-for-4 in save chances since being named the team's closer and remains a solid option moving forward. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Pujols went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run against the Mariners on Friday.
Impact: Pujols now has a five-game hit streak working with three home runs and seven RBI. He still has a long way to go before his fantasy owners forgive him for such a poor start to the season, but this is definitely helping. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Sat. May 26, 2012 |
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News: Santana gave up four runs off four hits and seven walks while striking out three against the Mariners on Friday.
Impact: After five straight quality starts, Santana turned in a pretty poor outing here. It took him 106 pitches to make it through the five frames, and the seven walks was a season-worst. He'll need to be a lot sharper his next time out when he faces the Yankees. David Pauley - #35 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Pauley cleared waivers and will remain with the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports.
Impact: Pauley, who was designated for assignment this week, will be assigned to Triple-A Salt Lake. He gave up five earned runs in 9.1 innings with the Angels this season, but he will be a candidate for a recall again later this season. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Fri. May 25, 2012 |
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News: Aybar (knee) returned to the starting lineup Thursday.
Impact: Aybar did not start Wednesday's game after bruising his knee Tuesday, but it appears his omission from the lineup was only precautionary. Aybar was on a 10-for-21 hot streak prior to suffering the injury, so hopefully that's a sign he is getting back on track at the plate after owning a .189 batting average as recently as May 17. David Pauley - #35 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Pauley has been designated for assignment, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Pauley allowed 18 baserunners in just 9.1 innings. He'll probably have to settle with a minor-league job somewhere, whether it's with the Angels or elsewhere. Andrew Romine - #18 - Third Base - 6'1" - 190lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Romine has been called up, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Romine owns a .312/.365/.382 line at Triple-A Salt Lake, which is actually a bit weak, given the high-offensive environment in the Pacific Coast League, particularly in the westernmost stadiums such as Salt Lake's. Still, he gives the Angels another option in the infield and should be able to play all over. He'll most likely see time at shortstop and perhaps a little third base as well. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Aybar left Tuesday's game after getting hit by a pitch on his right knee.
Impact: Aybar is listed as day to day. Andrew Romine - #18 - Third Base - 6'1" - 190lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Romine was recalled from Triple-A Salt Lake on Thursday.
Impact: Romine was hitting .312 with two homers and 17 RBIs in 40 games at Salt Lake. David Pauley - #35 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: The Angels designated Pauley for assignment.
Impact: Pauley had appeared in just four games since his contract was purchased from Salt Lake on May 7. Pauley was 0-1 with a 4.82 ERA and was deemed expendable because the Angels were carrying 13 pitchers on their roster. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Thu. May 24, 2012 |
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News: Weaver gave up one run and three hits in eight innings of a win over Oakland on Wednesday.
Impact: Weaver didn't earn the victory, but lowered his ERA to 2.61. He's bounced back after being shelled by Texas earlier this month. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Wells (thumb) underwent successful surgery to repair a ligament in his thumb Tuesday, the LA Times reports.
Impact: Wells will need 8-to-10 weeks to recover from the surgery, so don't expect to see him back on the field until late July at the earliest. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Weaver gave up just one run over eight terrific innings Wednesday. He allowed just three hits and two walks, striking out four, but received no decision.
Impact: Jarrod Parker matched him pitch for pitch, but the Angels did end up winning in extra innings. Weaver's been ace-like as usual this year, though his strikeout rate has been just OK -- 57 punchouts in 69 innings. Ernesto Frieri - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Frieri got his first career save Wednesday in an 11-inning win over Oakland. He walked a batter, but struck out the side without allowing a hit.
Impact: Curiously, Frieri had neither a save nor a blown save in his first 113 career MLB games -- all in relief. Although Scott Downs is the Angels closer (he pitched a scoreless ninth Wednesday with the game tied), Frieri has been wonderful all season and extra wonderful since coming over to Anaheim -- 8.2 scoreless innings with 18 strikeouts, six walks ... and no hits. He could take over the role, with Downs returned to his setup slot. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Hunter is expected to rejoin the Los Angeles Angels when they return from their current trip, yet manager Mike Scioscia says he still isn't sure when during the homestand that might be.
Impact: The outfielder has been on the Angels' restricted list since May 14 after Hunter's teenage son was arrested in Texas. Darius McClinton-Hunter, 17, is one of five youths arrested in a sexual assault case, which police said followed a monthlong investigation. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Pujols hit his fourth home of the season Tuesday in a win over Oakland.
Impact: Pujols has three homers in the last seven games, but it'll take a lot more for him to have much fantasy value. Hitting .213, Pujols hadn't driven in a run the previous four games. He has 20 RBIs this season. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Izturis will start at shortstop on Wednesday against Oakland, the Orange County Register reports.
Impact: Erick Aybar is dealing with a bruised knee and is receiving a day off from manager Mike Scioscia. Aybar's injury isn't considered serious, but expect him to be back at some point during the weekend series against the Mariners, possibly getting the start for Thursday's opener. Peter Bourjos - #25 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Bourjos is not in the lineup Wednesday, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Kole Calhoun is joining the lineup to play right field, while Mike Trout is moving over to play center while Bourjos gets a day off after going 1-for-4 on Tuesday night. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Aybar (knee) is not in the starting lineup Wednesday, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Maicer Izturis will get the start at short for the Angels, while Aybar is considered day-to-day for now. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Aybar has been diagnosed with a bruised knee and he could play as early as Wednesday afternoon's game against the A's, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: Aybar probably won't need x-rays, unless the knee gets worse overnight. "He'll be fine," manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday night. "We think he'll be OK tomorrow. It just hit him in a weird spot outside of his knee that got a little sore, a little numb, but he'll be OK." C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Wilson was dominant Tuesday against the A's, throwing eight shutout innings, allowing just one hit and two walks while striking out seven.
Impact: This was a very encouraging start for Wilson, who really struggled with his command in his previous start. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 23, 2012 |
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News: Pujols homered for the third time in seven games in Tuesday's win over the A's.
Impact: Pujols isn't quite out of the woods yet with his season-opening slump, but he's moving in the right direction finally. Still, his overall line is a putrid .213/.254/.333. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hunter (personal) does not currently have a definite date for his return to the Angels, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: Previously, it was suggested that Hunter may be back with the team before their road trip ends Sunday, but that isn't a guarantee at this point. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Aybar left Tuesday's game with a knee contusion, the Angels' official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Aybar is day-to-day. Alberto Callaspo entered the game at third base, moving Maicer Izturis to shortstop to cover the hole left by Aybar's departure. Jerome Williams - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 240lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Williams saw his four-game win streak end with a 2-1 loss to Oakland on Monday night.
Impact: Williams allowed two runs and five hits over 6 1-3 innings as he fell to 4-2. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Pujols had a double in four at-bats in a 2-1 loss to Oakland on Monday night.
Impact: Pujols recorded his first extra-base hit in his last 17 road games. Jerome Williams - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 240lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Williams got the loss Monday against the A's, allowing two runs on five hits and five walks over 6.1 innings, striking out just two. He also hit a batter.
Impact: On one hand, it's easy to get upset about the lack of run support, but on the other, we have to acknowledge that Williams got a little lucky to allow just two runs after putting so many runners on base. He induced two ground ball double plays and one line drive double play. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Hawkins threw Monday without a splint on his injured finger for the first time since breaking it May 6, the LA Times reports.
Impact: Hawkins continues to make good progress in his recovery and is on track to return to the Angels in early June. Expect him to be part of the Angels' seventh/eighth inning mix again once healthy. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo will see serve as the Angels' regular right fielder until Torii Hunter (personal) returns to the team, the LA Times reports.
Impact: Hunter's absence and Vernon Wells' thumb injury leave Mike Trout and Peter Bourjos as the only regular outfielders on the Angels' roster for the time being, so manager Mike Scioscia will take the opportunity to guarantee Trumbo a spot in the lineup each day for the time being. Trumbo will likely return to his super-utility role when Hunter returns, but he should see added time in the outfield in the coming week with Wells out several weeks. Peter Bourjos - #25 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
Tue. May 22, 2012 |
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News: Bourjos will see regular playing time in center field at least until Torii Hunter (personal) returns to the team, the LA Times reports.
Impact: With Hunter away and Vernon Wells (thumb) headed for the disabled list, Mike Trout will serve as the regular left fielder with Bourjos getting the majority of the starts in center. Bourjos is hitting just .194 this season, but he has not had the regular at-bats in May to turn things around. The promise of more action will give him added value in AL-only leagues, and hopefully provide the opportunity for him to get back on track with the bat. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Wells will undergo right thumb surgery Tuesday and is expected to be sidelined eight to 10 weeks.
Impact: The team said Monday that Wells will have surgery on the ulnar collateral ligament in his thumb at Kerlan-Jobe Orthopedics in Los Angeles. Wells was hurt stealing second base in the second inning of Sunday's 3-2, 13-inning loss at San Diego. Ryan Langerhans - #39 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Langerhans was placed on the 15-day DL on Monday, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: Bobby Cassevah was recalled by the Angels, as the team already brought up another outfielder (Kole Calhoun) earlier in the day Monday. Langerhans' injury will not require surgery, but he may not have a spot in the Angels' reserve outfield mix once he's healthy enough to return. Michael Kohn - #58 - Pitcher - 6'0" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Kohn (forearm) has been moved to the 60-day DL, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: The move was made to clear a 40-man roster spot for Kole Calhoun. Kohn will miss the entire 2012 season after undergoing Tommy John surgery in April. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Santana went six innings Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning loss to the Padres.
Impact: Santana yielded two runs and six hits. He walked two and struck out six. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pujols went 0 for 4 with two walks Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning loss to the Padres.
Impact: Pujols walked twice for the first time since April 9 so this hitless performance could be a step in the right direction. Howie Kendrick - #47 - Second Base - 5'10" - 210lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick had two hits Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning loss to the Padres.
Impact: Kendrick entered in a brutal 1-for-22 slump. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Aybar had two hits Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning loss to the Padres.
Impact: Aybar had a big series, going 8 for 14. Mike Trout - #27 - Center Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Trout had three hits Sunday in a 3-2, 13-inning loss to the Padres.
Impact: Trout looks lively with a .355 average in 20 games. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Wells will miss at least eight weeks and will require surgery to repair a torn ligament in his left thumb, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: The Angels have a glut of outfielders (when everyone is healthy) that could afford Wells additional time to recover depending on his progress. As a result, this injury will likely sideline him until after the All-Star break, which is almost a certainty after the previous timetables suggested six-to-eight weeks. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Wells (thumb) is not in the lineup Monday, Angels broadcaster Victor Rojas reports.
Impact: He's still expected to land on the DL, but the Angels did not make a move as of early Monday evening. With Wells unavailable, Mike Trout is starting in left field and Peter Bourjos is playing center. Bobby Cassevah - #38 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: The Angels recalled Cassevah from Triple-A Salt Lake on Monday, Mike DiGiovanna of the LA Times reports.
Impact: Cassevah posted an impressive 2.72 ERA in 30 appearances out of the Angels' bullpen last season, but a shoulder injury cost him most of spring training and he was assigned to Salt Lake after being activated from the DL. Cassevah allowed nine earned runs over his first nine innings in the minors, but the Angels decided he was ready to go after watching him give up just one hit and strike out four batters over his last three outings. Expect Cassevah to open in a middle relief role with the big club. Chris Iannetta - #17 - Catcher - 6'0" - 230lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Iannetta (broken wrist) has been limited to conditioning duties so far following his surgery, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: This shouldn't be a surprise - he is only 10 days removed from the injury, and the process was described as a six-to-eight week rehab. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Hawkins (finger) is at least another week away from his next examination, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: He's throwing lightly from flat ground, but he doesn't appear to be all that close. Jordan Walden - #51 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 235lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Walden tossed a scoreless eighth inning in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Impact: Walden was summoned in the eighth for the second consecutive day, but neither appearance came with the lead, and he has not pitched in a victory since May 12. Walden has pitched much better in May than he did in April, allowing just six runners to reach base in 7.2 scoreless innings, but his recent usage indicates he is probably no better than third in the Angels' current bullpen pecking order. Hisanori Takahashi - #21 - Pitcher - 5'10" - 175lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Takahashi allowed two runners to reach base but did not give up an earned run in two-thirds of an inning in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Impact: Though a couple hitters got on, Takahashi avoided seeing any damage on the scoreboard. He gave up seven earned runs in 6.1 innings in April, but thus far has yet to give up a run in 4.1 innings this month. He remains part of the middle relief mix for the Angels. Jason Isringhausen - #55 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 235lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Isringhausen tossed a scoreless inning in in relief in Sunday's loss to the Padres.
Impact: Isringhausen walked a batter and struck out another and now owns an 11:9 K:BB ratio in 14.2 innings this season. He has allowed just four earned runs - and never more than one in any outing - but he will need to do a better job keeping runners off the bases to remain as effective as he has been up to this point. David Pauley - #35 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 215lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Pauley earned his first decision in four appearances with the Angels, a loss Sunday at San Diego.
Impact: The Padres tagged Pauley for an unearned run Sunday as teammate Howard Kendrick bobbled a Will Venable single in the 13th inning, allowing Clayton Richard to score from first. Don't expect Pauley to be called upon in too many important situations going forward. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Santana had yet another quality start Sunday, giving up two runs on six hits and two walks over six innings, and striking out six as the Angels lost in 13 innings at San Diego. However, he didn't factor in the decision.
Impact: After a horrid start to the season, Santana has pitched five quality starts in a row, lowering his ERA from 7.23 to a more reasonable 4.22. He has a 29:12 K:BB ratio and 2.25 ERA during his current run. Santana's next start is a friendly one at Seattle this Friday. Mike Trout - #27 - Center Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Mon. May 21, 2012 |
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News: Trout went 3-for-4 with a solo home run, two runs, and two stolen bases as the Angels lost in 13 innings Sunday at San Diego.
Impact: Trout has had four multi-hit outings in his last six games, pushing his average from .283 to .355 after a 12-for-23 (.522) stretch. Expect continued improvement as the 20-year-old looks to have caught up with major league pitching already. Peter Bourjos - #25 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Depending on what roster moves the Angels make, Bourjos could be in line for more playing time in the future, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: The Angels are likely to put both Vernon Wells and Ryan Langerhans on the DL, and Torii Hunter remains away from the team on the restricted list. Bourjos is one of just three healthy outfielders currently on the active roster, though Howie Kendrick has played the outfield before. Dan Haren - #24 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Haren threw 6 2-3 innings of three-run ball in Saturday's 3-2 loss to San Diego.
Impact: Haren has lost four consecutive starts. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Aybar had four hits in Saturday's 3-2 loss to San Diego.
Impact: Aybar is 6 for 9 in the last two games. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Wells was wearing a cast on his right hand and a protective sleeve for his shoulder following Sunday's loss to the Padres and is probably headed to the DL, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: With both Wells and Ryan Langerhans hurt and Torii Hunter away from the team, the Angels are suddenly shorthanded in the outfield after being overcrowded all season. There's not an obvious call-up candidate either. The outfielders at Triple-A Salt Lake are Kole Calhoun, Drew Heid (who just reached that level), Doug Deeds and Matt Long. Ryan Langerhans - #39 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Langerhans left Sunday night's game with a shoulder injury in extra innings, the LA Times reports.
Impact: Combined with Vernon Wells' earlier injury, Torii Hunter's absence from the team and a double-switch earlier in the game that took Peter Bourjos out of the game, the Angels had to shift Howie Kendrick to the outfield, Albert Pujols to first base and Bobby Wilson out from behind home plate to first base. A DL move seems likely here. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Wells was forced to leave Sunday's game with a thumb injury, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: Wells was replaced in the lineup by Peter Bourjos. Further information likely will not be available until the completion of the game; consider him day-to-day for now. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Izturis is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: Izturis was out of Saturday's starting lineup for the third time in the last five days. He came off the bench and struck out in the contest, and it looks like Alberto Callaspo may continue to steal starts from Izturis. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Wells is back in the starting lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres, Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: Wells was held out of Saturday's lineup with lefty Eric Stults on the mound for the Padres. All of Wells' home runs and nine of his 12 RBI this year have come against right-handers. Dan Haren - #24 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Haren gave up three runs on six hits over 6.2 innings in a loss to the Padres on Saturday.
Impact: He struck out five and walked one, but the Angels managed to score just two runs in the losing effort and Haren's record now sits at 1-5 for the season. For his next outing, Haren is scheduled to face the Mariners at Safeco Field on Thursday. Ernesto Frieri - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed Saturday night that Scott Downs remains the team's closer ahead of Frieri, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: Frieri was warming up for a potential save situation Friday night after Downs pitched the eighth inning, but Scioscia attributed that decision to matchups in that particular game, and it appears as though Frieri will have to carry the closer-in-waiting tag for now. Still, he may have the edge over Jordan Walden if Downs falters, giving him value in deeper mixed leagues as a potential fallback option for saves later this season. Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Angels manager Mike Scioscia confirmed Saturday night that Downs is currently the team's closer, the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact: The statement followed Downs' appearance in the eighth inning Friday night while Ernesto Frieri was warming up for a potential save opportunity in the ninth. Frieri could eventually become a ninth-inning option, however, and it appears as though he would get an opportunity to close before the job is given back to Jordan Walden in the event that Downs falters. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
May 20, 2012 |
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News: Hunter (personal) may be back with the Angels before their road trip ends May 27, the team's official site reports.
Impact: Manager Mike Scioscia did not elaborate as to where that timetable came from, but he's been in contact with Hunter while the veteran outfielder is away from the team following the arrest of his son in Texas early last week. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: The Los Angeles Angels have placed Hawkins on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken pinkie finger on his right hand.
Impact: Hawkins was injured on Sunday while picking up his first save of the season. He broke his finger while catching a ball off the bat of Toronto's Omar Vizquel that resulted in a game-ending double play. Hawkins had a 1.08 ERA in 8 1-3 innings pitched, one of the few stable contributors in a struggling Angels bullpen. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Sun. May 20, 2012 |
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News: Hunter was placed on the Los Angeles Angels' restricted list Monday amid reports his teenage son has been arrested in Texas. Angels manager Mike Scioscia said Hunter has left the team, but refused to state the reason for Hunter's placement on the restricted list or how long he'll be away from the club. Mike Scioscia said Saturday that he hopes Hunter can return May 28.
Impact: The town of Prosper, Texas, issued a news release announcing 17-year-old Darius McClinton-Hunter of neighboring McKinney, Texas, was arrested Monday in a sexual assault case. The release said Prosper police made five arrests after a monthlong investigation of sexual assault of a child, a second-degree felony. Hunter's offseason home is in Prosper, a suburb north of Dallas. Prosper police said McClinton-Hunter is from neighboring McKinney, Texas. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Aybar went 4-for-4 with a double and a triple in the Angels' loss to the Padres on Saturday.
Impact: He accounted for two-thirds of the Angels' hits in this one, and he was involved in both of the team's scoring plays. The effort raised Aybar's batting average from a Mendoza-ish .197 to a more-respectable .221. Kendrys Morales - #8 - First Base - 6'1" - 225lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Morales is not in the Angels' lineup Saturday, according to the team's official Twitter feed.
Impact: The Angels are without a DH in San Diego on Saturday, so Morales is without a role. Morales also sat Friday, and chances are the Angels will not drop Albert Pujols from the lineup Sunday. Mike Trout - #27 - Center Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Trout had an RBI triple among his three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in their first regular-season visit to Petco Park.
Impact: Trout is batting .429 (15 for 35) with two homers and seven RBIs in his last nine games. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Pujols singled, walked and scored twice in Friday's 7-2 win over San Diego.
Impact: Pujols is batting .321 (9 for 28) with two homers and seven RBIs during a seven-game hitting streak. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Weaver and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Mike Trout had an RBI triple among his three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in their first regular-season visit to Petco Park.
Impact: The right-hander improved to 11-3 with a 2.74 ERA in 19 interleague starts, and is 6-0 in his last nine starts against NL teams. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Hawkins (finger) threw lightly off flat ground Saturday and will be evaluated Sunday, MLB.com's Alden Gonzalez reports.
Impact: Hawkins hasn't participated in a rehab assignment yet and likely remains a couple of weeks away from returning. A healthy Hawkins would help stabilize a bullpen that's already had some turnover early in the season. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo went 1-for-4 with an RBI double and a walk in Friday's win over the Padres. The walk was Trumbo's 10th of the year, and he's taken a more conscious effort to be patient at the plate, the Orange County Register reports.
Impact: This is a pretty strong contrast to last season, when Trumbo had just 25 walks all season, amounting in a .291 OBP. If he can maintain this new patient approach, it would be a remarkable transformation in such a short time. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Weaver bounced back from his rough outing against the Rangers in his previous outing by holding the Padres to two runs over seven innings Friday night to get the win. He allowed three hits (including one homer) and three walks, striking out four.
Impact: Of course, pitching against the Padres in Petco Park rates quite a bit easier than against the Rangers in Texas, but nonetheless this was mostly an encouraging outing, aside from the homer he allowed. Mike Trout - #27 - Center Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo went 3-for-4 with a run scored, an RBI and a stolen base in Friday's win over the Padres.
Impact: While we'd like to see a lower K-rate, Trout is doing everything and more what the Angels expected from him. He's now hitting .338/.397/.574 with eight walks and four stolen bases in 68 at-bats, and seems to be a permanent fixture at the top of the order. Much like Bryce Harper, it's going to take an extraordinary crash for the Angels to send him back down. Ernesto Frieri - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Frieri threw a scoreless ninth inning, striking out two and walking one. He was warming up in the eighth when it was still a save situation, before the Angels tacked on three runs in the top of the ninth. Scott Downs pitched the eighth inning.
Impact: Despite the flop in order between Downs and Frieri, manager Mike Scioscia said that the closing pecking order hasn't necessarily changed, rather it was situational, the Orange County Register reports. "No, we're going to mix and match a little bit," Scioscia said. "It's really just a matchup situation. It might change tomorrow. But right now we're going to match up a little bit." Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. May 19, 2012 |
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News: Downs pitched the eighth inning Friday against the Padres after warming up in the seventh, when starter Jered Weaver was struggling a little. Ernesto Frieri pitched the ninth, however manager Mike Scioscia said that there wasn't necessarily a change in the closer pecking order, the Orange County Register reports.
Impact: It appears more that this was a case where Scioscia needed Downs for the matchups in the eighth inning than a change in how he's using both pitchers. "No, we're going to mix and match a little bit," Scioscia said. "It's really just a matchup situation. It might change tomorrow. But right now we're going to match up a little bit." Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Pujols may get a few starts at third base during interleague play, the Los Angeles Times' Bill Shaikin reports.
Impact: Pujols would move over to third base to allow the Angels to best take advantage of the offense of Kendrys Morales, who would start at first base in such scenarios. The strategy would primarily be deployed in games played in National League parks, where the Angels would be without Morales at DH. The situation bears watching, as Pujols' fantasy value could receive a nice bump if he gains eligibility at third base in some fantasy leagues, much like Miguel Cabrera did when the Tigers acquired Prince Fielder. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Pujols surprisingly homered again Thursday in a 6-1 loss to the ChiSox.
Impact: Pujols homered in both games of the two-game set and could finally be showing signs of life so stay tuned. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo went 4 for 4 on Thursday in a 6-1 loss to the ChiSox.
Impact: Trumbo failed to get an RBI or score a run as the rest of the Angels combined for two hits. C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Wilson is the first major league pitcher in 11 seasons to start consecutive games. Wilson started on Saturday in the second game of the series at Texas, a 4-2 victory as he lasted 5 2-3 innings.
Impact: In the series opener Friday night, Wilson threw only 22 pitches to five batters before a 1 hour, 56-minute rain delay in the first inning. The left-hander didn't return after the rain stopped. ``I did a lot of homework and stuff, and wanted to put it to use,'' he said. C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Wilson was lifted after 3 2-3 shoddy innings Thursday in a 6-1 loss to the ChiSox.
Impact: Wilson (4-4) threw 88 pitches tied a career high with six walks. The left-hander was charged with four runs - one earned - and four hits. He also walked six Marlins batters on June 15, 2010, at Miami while pitching for the Texas Rangers. He blamed illness. "I had a little stomach virus today, so I couldn't really get anything going," Wilson said. C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Fri. May 18, 2012 |
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News: Team doctors believe Wilson was dealing with a stomach virus during his start Thursday, and he said he "almost passed out after the first inning," the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: The 31-year-old took the loss after giving up four runs (one earned) on four hits over just 3.2 innings. "I couldn't really get anything going," Wilson said. He has lost his last two decisions (now 4-4 on the year), but he has a 3.35 ERA and 47 strikeouts on the year. He'll look to turn it around in his next start Tuesday against Oakland. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Hunter's family lawyers said the veteran outfielder will be away from the team until his son's legal matter "reaches a point where it's either resolved or at least under control," the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: Hunter's attorney believes the matter could be resolved soon, but how soon still remains in question. Angels coach Mike Scioscia remains unsure when Hunter will return, but doesn't believe it will be for an extended period. Currently, all signs point to Hunter being back in a matter of days, not weeks. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Pujols hit his second home run of the season - a three-run shot - in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
Impact: Pujols is hitting only .262 over his last 10 games, but he's driven in 12 runs in that stretch. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo went 4-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact: Trumbo batted cleanup for the first time this year, but his season-high four hits were wasted. While it's probably unwise to expect Trumbo to hit for such a high average (.370), he should continue to be a good source of homers and RBI, despite the Angels' current offensive struggles. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Pujols hit a solo homer in Thursday's loss to the White Sox.
Impact: Pujols has just three homers this year, but he's gone deep in each of the last two games. Pujols has also hit safely in six straight games, so he's showing signs of life after a rough start to the year. C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Wilson gave up four runs -- one earned -- and four hits over just 3.2 innings to take the loss Thursday.
Impact: Wilson struggled with his control, walking a season-high six batters. Wilson got off to a great start this year, but has scuffled in his last three outings, surrendering 10 runs in just 9.2 innings. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Aybar is not in Thursday's starting lineup as the Angels face the White Sox, the team's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Aybar will take a seat while Maicer Izturis will get the start at shortstop. Bobby Wilson - #46 - Catcher - 6'0" - 210lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Wilson is out of the Angels' starting lineup Thursday, the team's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: It is a scheduled day off for Wilson, who will give way to John Hester behind the plate. Expect Wilson to be back in the lineup for the Angels' next contest. Kendrys Morales - #8 - First Base - 6'1" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Morales is not in the Angels' starting lineup Thursday, the team's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: Morales will take a seat with the Angels facing a left-handed starter. While he is batting .299 on the season, Morales is hitting just .188 against lefties. Mark Trumbo will assume the DH-ing duties for the Angels. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: Izturis will start at shortstop for the Angels on Thursday, the team's official Twitter account reports.
Impact: He will replace Erick Aybar and hit second in the Angels' lineup against the White Sox. Izturis is batting .294 with seven stolen bases in 23 games so far this season. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Thu. May 17, 2012 |
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News: The Angels do not have a timetable for Hunter's (personal) return at this time, the Angels' official site reports.
Impact: Hunter left the team earlier this week following the arrest of his 17-year-old son in Texas, and Angels manager Mike Scioscia has provided little in the way of information regarding when Hunter may be back. Jerome Williams - #57 - Pitcher - 6'3" - 240lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Williams gave the Angels eight innings of two-run ball in their win over the White Sox on Wednesday night.
Impact: Williams struck out five but did give up 10 hits. He has been inconsistent to date but has really thrown some gems. He appears to be a great matchup play. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Pujols hit his second home run of the year in Wednesday's win over the White Sox.
Impact: Pujols was just 1-for-4 but did knock in three runs with the homer. He now has a hit in four straight games and might finally be coming around. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Santana was brilliant in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the A's.
Impact: Santana struck out nine during 7 2-3 innings of four-hit ball. The Dominican right-hander retired 16 in a row early, winning his second straight start after losing his first six. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Wells had two hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the A's.
Impact: Wells is 5 for 12 in his last three games. Alberto Callaspo - #6 - Third Base - 5'9" - 195lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Callaspo had two hits in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the A's.
Impact: Callaspo has a .238 average that isn't impressive to fantasy owners. Mike Trout - #27 - Center Field - 6'1" - 200lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Trout had three hits and scored three times in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the A's.
Impact: Trout is hitting .370 in May for the Halos. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Wed. May 16, 2012 |
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News: Pujols drove in two runs with infield singles and added another single in Tuesday's 4-0 win over the A's.
Impact: Pujols has one walk in his last 18 games and no extra-base hits in his last eight. His season continues to be the most notable story in the 2012 MLB season. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Pujols was 3-for-4 with two RBI in Tuesday's win over Oakland.
Impact: Two of the hits were infield hits and Pujols continues to pull the ball with abandon -- all of his hits were in the direction of the shortstop. Pujols is pulling over 70% of his balls in play according to FanGraphs; if he is to break out of his slump he needs to stop trying to pull everything and use all fields. Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Downs was removed from the game Tuesday one out away from a four-out save after giving up a hit. Ernesto Frieri finished the inning but was not rewarded a save due to the four-run lead.
Impact: Downs came on with a four-run lead in the eighth, but with two runners on it was technically a save situation. The Angels have no reason to manage specifically to saves in this situation (and may not have even been aware) so it's hard to take this as meaning too much for the closer situation in Anaheim, however. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Santana earned the win Tuesday against Oakland, throwing 7.2 shutout innings with nine strikeouts and just four hits allowed.
Impact: It was easily Santana's best start of the season, as he fooled the A's all night and was only forced to come out due to a high pitch count (113). This start was also Santana's second nine-strikeout outing in three chances; he owns a 39:18 K:BB ratio on the season. Dan Haren - #24 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Haren fell to 1-4 after a 5-0 loss to the A's on Monday night.
Impact: Haren yielded six hits and four runs during another poor start for the Angels, who were shut out for a major league-worst eighth time in their last 31 games. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo had two hits in a 5-0 loss to the A's on Monday night.
Impact: Trumbo is 8 for 16 in his last five games. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Izturis had three hits in a 5-0 loss to the A's on Monday night.
Impact: Izturis had three hits for the first time since April 15 vs. the Yanks. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Tue. May 15, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo will be called upon even more in Torii Hunter's absence, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Trumbo will will show his versatility as he will likely suit up for as much as five different roles with the team in a greater capacity now that Hunter must miss time for personal reasons. He has already been dividing his time at the corner infield and outfield positions. Trumbo already leads the Angels in home runs (six), RBI (16) and is batting .330 in 88 at-bats. Filling in in the outfield may be a blessing for Trumbo, as he has struggled in his transition to third since Albert Pujols became an Angel. Trumbo has made four errors in the eight games he has started at third. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Weaver allowed eight runs in 3 1-3 innings in Sunday's loss to Texas.
Impact: Weaver's eight runs allowed tied a career high set three other times. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Weaver threw six scoreless innings and struck out eight, not earning a decision in the Angels' loss to Cleveland on Friday.
Impact: Weaver lowered his ERA to a stellar 2.02 through five starts. Ryan Langerhans - #39 - Center Field - 6'3" - 220lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Langerhans has been called up by the Angels, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: He'll replace Torii Hunter on the active roster while Hunter is away for a personal matter. Langerhans has an .892 OPS including five homers and 20 RBI over 117 at-bats at Triple-A this season. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Hunter has been placed on the restricted list, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Ryan Langerhans will take his place on the roster, while the Angels are calling Hunter's absence a "personal matter" at this time. There's no word yet as to when he's expected to return to the Anaheim lineup. The personal matter has to do with his teenage son's arrest in Texas. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Hunter is not in the starting lineup Monday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: No word yet if there's an injury nagging Hunter, or if the Angels are simply using time on the bench for Hunter as a path into the lineup for Mark Trumbo on a regular basis. Hunter has out hit Vernon Wells this season, so there's reason to believe he'll get back into the mix sooner rather than later. Howie Kendrick - #47 - Second Base - 5'10" - 210lbs
Mon. May 14, 2012 |
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News: Kendrick is not in the lineup Monday, Alden Gonzalez of MLB.com reports.
Impact: Maicer Izturis is playing second base and batting second for the Halos, while no reason has been provided for Kendrick's absence. Kendrys Morales - #8 - First Base - 6'1" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Morales (Achilles' tendon) homered in the ninth inning of Sunday night's loss to the Rangers. He ended up going 1-for-4 with a walk.
Impact: Morales came into the game hitting for average, but not for power, slugging just .424 despite a .315 batting average. The Achilles' tendon might be clear, but it's not certain that he's going to get all the way back to his pre-injury form. Jered Weaver - #36 - Pitcher - 6'7" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Weaver was bombed by the Rangers on Sunday night, giving up eight runs on 10 hits and a walk over 3.1 innings, the LA Times reports. This tied Weaver's career high in runs allowed in a given start.
Impact: Nearly every starter takes their licks when facing the Rangers in Arlington. This was also Weaver's shortest outing since 2009. Peter Bourjos - #25 - Center Field - 6'1" - 185lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Bourjos is not in the starting lineup in the series finale against the Rangers on Sunday, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Although he's hit safely in his last two games, Bourjos is still hitting below .200 for the season. Erick Aybar - #2 - Short Stop - 5'10" - 180lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Aybar will get the day off Sunday against the Rangers, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Aybar has struggled of late, going 5-for-34 over his last 10 games. Maicer Izturis gets the start in his place. Maicer Izturis - #13 - Second Base - 5'8" - 175lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Izturis is in the starting lineup Sunday, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Izturis will bat second and play shortstop, giving Erick Aybar a day off. He already has six stolen bases this season, so he could be worth a look if you need a steal in the last game of the week. Torii Hunter - #48 - Right Field - 6'2" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Hunter is not in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Hunter is getting a day off just like he did last Sunday against the Blue Jays. Mark Trumbo will get the start in right field. Hunter was used as a pinch hitter the last time he was held out of the starting lineup, so he'll likely swing a bat Sunday if the situation calls for it. Vernon Wells - #10 - Left Field - 6'1" - 230lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Wells is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Wells got the day off Saturday, but he's back in the lineup for the series finale. He'll bat seventh and play left field. Bobby Wilson - #46 - Catcher - 6'0" - 210lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Wilson is in the starting lineup Sunday, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Wilson got the day off Saturday, but will be behind the plate in the series finale. He is hitting .233 in 13 games this season. Kendrys Morales - #8 - First Base - 6'1" - 225lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Morales (Achilles) is in the starting lineup Sunday against the Rangers, the Orange County Register's Bill Plunkett reports.
Impact: Morales sat out the first two games of the series with a sore Achilles, but it looks as if he's back to full health. He's off to a hot start in 2012, posting a .315 average in 26 games. He'll bat fourth against Neftali Feliz. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Pujols continues to fail to produce for the Angels, going 1 for 7 in this series against Texas.
Impact: Pujols has a .195 average with just one homer - last Sunday against Toronto. He's got no extra-base hits over his last 52 road at-bats. John Hester - #41 - Catcher - 6'4" - 228lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Hester had two hits Saturday in a 4-2 win at Texas.
Impact: Hester made his Angels debut after previously playing for the D-Backs. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sun. May 13, 2012 |
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News: Trumbo had a two-run homer Saturday in a 4-2 win at Texas.
Impact: Trumbo has hit safely in five of six games. Dan Haren - #24 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 215lbs
May 13, 2012 |
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News: Haren (back) confirmed his availability for Monday's start against the A's while talking to reporters Saturday, according to the Orange County Register.
Impact: Haren has never missed a turn in the rotation in his MLB career, having only made one start three days later than previously scheduled last season due to back spasms. Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Downs has a twisted knee.
Impact: Downs got hurt during a 4-3 win over Toronto on Sunday, but there are few details pertaining to the extent of the injury. Continue to monitor the developments. Scott Downs - #37 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
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News: Downs earned his third save of the season Saturday.
Impact: Downs came into the game with two outs in the ninth to retire the final batter. Though he's been available the majority of the week, this was the first time Downs was needed to come into a game since leaving the Angels' May 6 game with a knee injury. He appears healthy, but there remains the possibility that Ernesto Frieri or Jordan Walden could supplant him as the Angels' closer at some point in the future. Ernesto Frieri - #49 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 200lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Frieri threw 1.2 scoreless innings of relief Saturday and was in line to get the save before Scott Downs was brought in to get the final out.
Impact: Frieri struck out three batters, and despite Downs' health, he looms as a potential closer for the Angels later this season. His ability to miss bats has the fantasy world aflutter with the idea of Frieri taking over the closing duties in Anaheim. C.J. Wilson - #33 - Pitcher - 6'1" - 210lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Wilson threw 93 pitches over 5.2 innings Saturday but was not part of the decision.
Impact: Wilson was given a second start in as many days after the Angels chose to keep him out of Friday's game following a rain delay. He had thrown 22 pitches before the delay Friday. Wilson gave up five hits, two runs, and three walks while striking out four Saturday. Mark Trumbo - #44 - Third Base - 6'4" - 220lbs
Sat. May 12, 2012 |
RotoWire
News: Trumbo hit his fifth home run of the season Saturday.
Impact: Trumbo went 1-for-2 with the home run, two walks, two RBI, and two runs scored out of the five hole. He started at first with Albert Pujols being used as the DH. Trumbo's started the last two games after getting the day off Wednesday. John Hester - #41 - Catcher - 6'4" - 228lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Los Angeles Angels have purchased Hester's contract from Triple-A Salt Lake.
Impact: Los Angeles made the move Friday, the same day starting catcher Chris Iannetta underwent surgery on his broken right wrist. Iannetta, who got hit by a pitch May 2, was put on the disabled list Thursday. Chris Iannetta - #17 - Catcher - 6'0" - 230lbs
Fri. May 11, 2012 |
STATS
News: Iannetta will undergo surgery on his right wrist, sidelining him for 6-8 weeks.
Impact: The injury is a serious blow to Iannetta, who has struggled to find a rhythm in the Angels' lineup. He's hitting .197 with three homers and nine RBIs. Chris Iannetta - #17 - Catcher - 6'0" - 230lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Iannetta will be out six to eight weeks because of an injury to his right wrist.
Impact: Without specifying the exact injury, the Angels announced Thursday that Iannetta will undergo surgery Friday. Iannetta has been playing with the injury since getting hit by a pitch during his first at-bat May 2. He stayed in the game and caught Jered Weaver's no-hitter against Minnesota. Bobby Wilson is Iannetta's backup. Albert Pujols - #5 - First Base - 6'3" - 230lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Pujols had two hits and two RBIs for the Angels in Wednesday's 6-2 win over Minnesota.
Impact: Six of Pujols' 11 RBIs have come in the last four games. Ervin Santana - #54 - Pitcher - 6'2" - 185lbs
Thu. May 10, 2012 |
STATS
News: Santana pitched 7 1-3 innings and got some run support from the Angels offense for the first time in his past six starts in a 6-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday night.
Impact: Santana is the first pitcher since 1974 to go through five straight starts where his offense was shut out, according to STATS LLC. LaTroy Hawkins - #32 - Pitcher - 6'5" - 219lbs
Mon. May 7, 2012 |
STATS
News: The Los Angeles Angels have placed Hawkins on the 15-day disabled list because of a broken pinkie finger on his right hand.
Impact: Hawkins was injured on Sunday while picking up his first save of the season. He broke his finger while catching a ball off the bat of Toronto's Omar Vizquel that resulted in a game-ending double play. Hawkins had a 1.08 ERA in 8 1-3 innings pitched, one of the few stable contributors in a struggling Angels bullpen. |
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