L.A. Times - Angels

John Lackey's return for Angels is spoiled

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

He throws seven solid innings but Shields gives up a slam in the eighth inning and the Angels lose to Chicago.

All those good vibes generated by John Lackey's superb 2008 debut disappeared in the span of four batters -- and all of 15 Scot Shields pitches -- in the eighth inning Wednesday night.

Jon Garland is not torn about facing the White Sox

Thu, 15 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Right-hander says it'll be a bit 'odd' to pitch against his former team, but nothing more than that.

Jon Garland admits it might be a little odd facing Paul Konerko , because he was a teammate for eight years in Chicago, and Joe Crede , because they played double-A and triple-A ball together before matriculating to the big leagues with the White Sox.

Jered Weaver is sharp for Angels

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

He doesn't get the win, but he gives up one hit in seven innings. Napoli and Quinlan get RBIs in the eighth and Rodriguez gets the save.

The only disappointment for the Angels on Tuesday night was that they couldn't reward Jered Weaver's brilliant seven-inning, one-hit, six-strikeout effort with a win.

No change at the top for Angels

Wed, 14 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Mike Scioscia prefers to stay with Gary Matthews as his leadoff hitter.

Mike Scioscia stuck with struggling outfielder Steve Finley for four months in 2005 and feeble designated hitter Shea Hillenbrand for three months in 2007 before finally pulling them from the lineup.

Nick Adenhart picks up first big league win for Angels

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Guerrero's three-run home run helps Adenhart beat the White Sox, 10-7, for first major league win.

Vladimir Guerrero pumped some dread back in those locks of his Monday night, delivering a not-so-subtle reminder that, despite his three-week power drought, he can still be one of baseball's most feared hitters.

MRI test on Howie Kendrick's hamstring shows no new damage

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Doctors believe the 'grabbing' the second baseman felt was the tearing of scar tissue. There's no timetable for his return.

An MRI test on Howie Kendrick's strained left hamstring, which he aggravated playing for Class-A Rancho Cucamonga on May 6, revealed no new damage, and doctors believe the "grabbing" the second baseman felt was the tearing of scar tissue.

No Rays of sunshine for Angels in 8-5 loss

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Tampa Bay completes three-game sweep that knocks Angels out of first place and sends them home with their longest losing streak in 13 months.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- First, the good news for the Angels: After being shut out twice in less than 28 hours, they managed to score a run Sunday.

She knows all the dirt on the Angels

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Erica Ford washes and repairs their uniforms, along with those of other teams. But she's not cleaning up when it comes to salary.

It's just past 3 a.m. on a chilly Wednesday morning when Erica Ford pulls her tidy 4-year-old SUV into a parking space behind the left-field wall at Angel Stadium.

Angels' Rodriguez in no position to complain

Mon, 12 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Second base is far from his favorite spot, but that's where the Angels need the rookie to play right now, and he's glad to do whatever will keep him in majors.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Although rookie Sean Rodriguez , like the rest of the Angels, struggled on offense during the team's six-game trip, he has played brilliantly in the field since his call-up from triple-A Salt Lake. Which is something of a pleasant surprise since second base isn't his favorite position.

Angels have nothing to show for it again

Sun, 11 May 2008 00:00:00 -0700

Rays shut out the Angels for the second consecutive game, putting hitting coach Hatcher in crisis mode.

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Mickey Hatcher slumped before his locker, a cup of juice at his feet and a pained expression on his face.