Polanco has go-ahead RBI as Tigers beat slumping Angels
Associated PressCurtis Granderson and Placido Polanco hit back-to-back triples in the seventh inning, with Polanco driving in the go-ahead run in the Detroit Tigers' 5-3 victory over the slumping Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 25, 2009Is Joe Saunders this good?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...may need Lackey and Santana merely to balance the probably inevitable slides of guys like Saunders, Shane Loux and Matt Palmer
Blog | May 12, 2009Angels' weakness a strength?
Rob Neyer, SweetSpot...given what he's working with -- a rotation made up of Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, Shane Loux, Matt Palmer and Darren Oliver of all people -- it's hard not to credit him...
Blog | May 06, 2009Figgins, Izturis hit homers as Angels use big inning to down Twins
Associated PressChone Figgins and Maicer Izturis both homered during a nine-run fourth inning and the AL West leaders extended their winning streak to a season-high eight games Saturday with an 11-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 25, 2009BP Daily: Phils should deal for Doc now
Jay Jaffe, Baseball ProspectusRoy Halladay is worth nearly four wins from here to October. Why wait? Here are four teams, in addition to the defending champs, that should have J.P. Ricciardi on speed dial.
Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009
Several rookies making a big impact
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comRick 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, 2009Angels' Lackey ejected from debut
ESPN.com news servicesAngels right-hander John Lackey was activated from the disabled list Saturday to make his season debut.
Story | Conversation | May 16, 2009Angels' Lackey lasts two pitches in season debut as Rangers win sixth straight
Associated PressJohn Lackey, activated from the disabled list earlier Saturday, was ejected after hitting Texas leadoff batter Ian Kinsler and the AL West-leading Rangers went on to beat Los Angeles 5-3 for their sixth straight victory.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 16, 2009When up is down, and down is up
Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.comSeveral teams have experienced plot twists since spring training, as strengths have become weaknesses and vice versa.
Story | Conversation | May 13, 2009Angels hold off Royals with help of Hunter's heroic leap
Associated PressTorii Hunter made a leaping, homer-saving catch in the ninth inning to help the Los Angeles Angels hold off the Kansas City Royals 4-3 on Sunday.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 10, 2009Garza's numbers impressive in Fenway
AJ Mass, ESPN.comAJ Mass previews the weekend action in the majors and breaks down a great matchup Sunday in Fenway.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Cubs, Jays primed for big Week 6
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft previews the sixth week of the baseball season and notes that the Cubs should thrive with a bunch of games at home.
Story | Conversation | May 08, 2009Matthews, Loux lead Angels to 6th win in last 8 games
Associated PressGary Matthews Jr. drove in three runs, Shane Loux provided another solid start by Anaheim's patchwork rotation, and the Angels beat the Athletics 5-3 on Tuesday night.
Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 05, 2009April BABIPs: Don't give up on Slowey
Tristan H. Cockcroft, ESPN.comTristan H. Cockcroft examines batting average on balls in play (BABIP) from April for both hitters and pitchers and makes some very interesting discoveries.
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