Angels' bench has a lot to prove

A lack of proven backups might make for some long auditions for Angels.

Little backup for aging Angels outfield

A cast of light-hitting minor leaguers led by speedster Willits is a small safety net for Hunter, Abreu and Rivera.

Angels' power shifts to young infield

The Angels' balance of power is shifting to their talented young batch of infielders.

Homegrown talent abundant for Angels

The Angels showcase plenty of homegrown talent, but is their farm system starting to slip?

2010 Fantasy Baseball Mock Draft, No. 1

AJ Mass recaps the first ESPN Fantasy mock draft for the 2010 baseball season.

Angels sign Weaver, Kendrick

The Los Angeles Angels avoided arbitration with pitcher Jered Weaver and second baseman Howie Kendrick, signing them to one-year contracts.

A game-winning double earns Angels catcher Mike Napoli a headlock from his teammates

Instant replay for the World Series? Yes

Umpires make mistakes, just like players do. So why not institute instant replay for the World Series?

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Los Angeles Angels

Buster Olney, Baseball Prospectus and Rumor Central combine to analyze 2009 and look ahead to 2010 for the Los Angeles Angels. As the AL West improves and key contracts come up, well ... it's going to be a winter of tough choices.

Story | Conversation | October 27, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

Sabathia earns ALCS MVP nod

CC Sabathia was picked MVP of the American League championship series after two dominant performances in the Yankees' six-game victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

What to watch for in Game 6 of the ALCS

Eight factors that, among others, will shape Game 6: Chamberlain Hughes 1. The Yankees' set-up men. Phil Hughes was one of the best r...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 24, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

...Alex Rodriguez #13 of the New York Yankees slides into home base before the tag of Mike Napoli #44 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim as Home Plate Umpire Jerry Layne calls Rodriguez...

Wednesday Wangdoodles

...nobody corrected him. OK, so maybe McClelland was screened by Jorge Posada and couldn't see Mike Napoli tagging Robinson Cano. What about plate umpire Jerry Layne? What about left-field umpire Laz Diaz...

A-Rod's adjustments may be paying off

...has gone from postseason failure to royalty, writes John Harper. A-Rod is rewriting his legacy, writes Mike Vaccaro. Some A-Rod numbers, by the count: When A-Rod liked what he saw early in...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 21, 2009 12:00:00 AM PDT

...called safe at home plate after a play at the plate by Los Angeles Angels catcher Mike Napoli in the fourth inning during game four of the 2009 ALCS at Angel Stadium of Anaheim...