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Albert Pujols Becomes an Angel With 3rd Biggest Contract in MLB History

Albert Pujols Becomes an Angel With 3rd Biggest Contract in MLB History

Albert Pujols is ending his career with the St. Louis Carndinals. The heavyweight hitter has just signed a $250 million 10-year contract to play with the Los Angeles Angels. The deal hasn't officially been announced yet but several ... continue
Torii Hunter: I’ll Retire an Angel No Matter What

Torii Hunter: I’ll Retire an Angel No Matter What

Back in June Los Angeles Angels right fielder Torii Hunter was batting .225 while dealing with a painful injury to his right quadricep and while he was contemplating a retirement at the end of the fall 2012 ... continue
How good is Justin Verlander?

How good is Justin Verlander?

Detroit Tigers Starting Pitcher Justin Verlander is scary good. He is in his seventh year with the Tigers, and he has really stepped into his own this year. Granted he had thrown a perfect game (before 2011) ... continue
2011 Los Angeles Angels mid season review

2011 Los Angeles Angels mid season review

With a 50-42 record the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim find themselves in second place in the American League West at the All Star break. The Angels have spent 24 days in first place, and even built ... continue
LA Angels owner unwilling to spend more money

LA Angels owner unwilling to spend more money

I have read a lot of reports today that the Los Angles Angels of Anaheim cannot spend any more money. That is not entirely true. There is no salary cap in baseball so Angels owner Art Moreno ... continue
Los Angeles Angels land Vernon Wells via trade

Los Angeles Angels land Vernon Wells via trade

Virtually shut out in the free agent game this off season, the Los Angeles Angels decided to make a big splash via a trade with the Toronto Blue Jays. They have secured the services of CF Vernon ... continue
2010 Los Angeles Angels season in review

2010 Los Angeles Angels season in review

With an 80-82 record, the Los Angeles Angels finished third in the American League West. At the start of the season they seemed to be on track to win a division title. They went 44-36 through the ... continue
American League West trade deadline moves

American League West trade deadline moves

I think the two teams that are going to slug it out for the divisional crown in the American League West did a great job at the trade deadline. I speak of course of the Texas Rangers ... continue
Dan Haren is traded to the Angels

Dan Haren is traded to the Angels

Another surprise kind of trade, really? It seems the Los Angeles Angels have answered the Texas Rangers' acquisition of Cliff Lee, by pulling off a deal for Arizona Diamondbacks pitcher Dan Haren. It didn't even seem like ... continue
Los Angeles Angels mid season review

Los Angeles Angels mid season review

The Los Angeles Angels have a 51-46 record, and they sit five full game behind the Texas Rangers for the lead in the American League West. We can't say they are a bad team just that they ... continue
2010 MLB preview: Los Angeles Angels

2010 MLB preview: Los Angeles Angels

The Angels have won three straight division titles, they probably have the deepest starting rotation in the American League West, the have a fast break offense, and they still have Manager Mike Scioscia. However they took a ... continue
Sports broadcaster Rory Markas dead at 54

Sports broadcaster Rory Markas dead at 54

Play-by-play sportscaster Rory Markas, 54, was found dead in his home on Monday. Markas, who spent eight seasons with the Angels, was found at his home in Palmdale, CA. Reports indicate paramedics were present at Markas' home and ... continue
Angles land Rodney, as second closing option

Angles land Rodney, as second closing option

The Los Angeles Angels have signed Closer Fernando Rodney to a two year free agent contract, reported to be worth 11 million dollars. This is the first big win for the Angels, as their roster has been ... continue
2009 MLB season review: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

2009 MLB season review: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim

In 2009 the Los Angeles Angels won their third straight American League West title, but came up a little short in the American League Championship series losing there four games to two to the eventual World Champion ... continue
Angels trade for Kazmir

Angels trade for Kazmir

On Friday the Los Angeles Angels traded for Starting Pitcher Scott Kazmir. Kazmir who helped take the Tamp Bay Rays to the World Series a year ago has so far been an unimpressive 8-7 with a 5.92 ... continue