61 Results for mike scioscia

ALCS: Figgins stays put at leadoff

Jerry Crasnick

...on the Angels' roster with 10 ABs out of the No. 1 spot. So Angels manager Mike Scioscia is understandably hesitant to make a change, even though Figgins is batting .065 (2-for-31...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 25, 2009

Girardi calm amid stormy Bronx weather

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Yankees won't alter their plans at all despite having the opportunity to do so after rain forced the postponement of Game 6 of the ALCS.

Story | Conversation | October 24, 2009

Angels manage to keep season going

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

If the Angels had lost on Thursday, the focus would have fallen on manager Mike Scioscia's decision-making. But they didn't, instead defeating the Yankees in Game 5 to force the ALCS back to New York.

Story | Conversation | October 22, 2009

Angels create their own celebration

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Angels watched the Yankees celebrate in Game 2, and in Game 3 they made it a point to have their own little party.

Story | Conversation | October 19, 2009

Angels' Hunter embraces leadership role

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Along with having a big season offensively, Torii Hunter has displayed a fiery side in his role as a leader with the Angels.

Story | Conversation | October 15, 2009

Free agents who've thrived on the cheap

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Russell Branyan and Orlando Hudson are among the free agents from this past winter who've thrived for their clubs at very affordable prices.

Story | Conversation | July 01, 2009

Several rookies making a big impact

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Rick Porcello and Elvis Andrus are among several rookies who've made valuable contributions to their teams through the first three months of the season.

Story | Conversation | June 24, 2009

Angels looking for an offensive spark

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Despite their recent success in the regular season, the Angels search for a way to improve when the calendar flips to October.

Story | Conversation | March 02, 2009

Oliver signs one-year, $3.665M contract

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Lefty reliever Darren Oliver avoided salary arbitration with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, signing a one-year, $3.655 million contract with the club.

Story | Conversation | January 16, 2009

Mets get their ninth-inning man

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Mets got their closer, but Francisco Rodriguez didn't exactly get what he was looking for in this deal: his dream payday.

Story | Conversation | December 09, 2008

Angels overcome flaws to keep ALDS going

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

The Angels still haven't brought their A-game to the ALDS, but they got a win in Game 3 to keep the series with Boston going at least another night.

Story | Conversation | October 06, 2008

Punch your ticket with a top-notch 1-2-3 rotation

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Teams with the deepest, most balanced rotations stand the best chance of making an October run. We rank each team based on its 1-2-3 starters.

Story | Conversation | September 30, 2008

Players who really produce in September

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Jimmy Rollins and Randy Johnson are among nine players who have put together impressive numbers in the final month of the season.

Story | Conversation | August 27, 2008

Ranking contenders' bullpens

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Factoring in depth, health, balance, experience and workload, Starting 9 ranks the bullpens of contending clubs.

Story | Conversation | August 05, 2008

K-Rod could take aim at single-season saves record

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

As he piles up one save after another, the Bobby Thigpen Chase is officially on for Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez.

Story | Conversation | June 26, 2008