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Albert Pujols is the Angels’ designated hitter in rubber game against the...
Albert Pujols flipped spots in a last-minute lineup change and will be the designated hitter for the Angels against the Houston Astros at Angel Stadium today. The Angels, who beat Houston last night on...
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Daily Distractions: Where Hank Conger shines on defense; Yu Darvish gif, etc.
One aspect of Hank Conger’s defense has been surprisingly pleasant to watch this season. (Getty Images) One of the Angels’ catchers is among the top five in the league at framing pitches. Who would...
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Angels’ Albert Pujols gets his first day off of the season against Baltimore...
Albert Pujols isn’t in the Angels lineup for the first time this season. He’ll get a day off as the Angels host the Baltimore Orioles, with Mark Trumbo playing first base and Hank Conger as the...
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Has moving Mike Trout to second in the batting order had the desired result?
Sunday marked Mike Trout‘s 23rd game as the Angels’ number-two hitter. Say what you want about the Angels’ record in the meantime — they’re 9-13 with him batting second compared to 2-6 when he led off...
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Daily Distractions: Ernesto Frieri’s tweet heard ’round the world.
It had 137 retweets and 57 favorites as of this writing. It was painful, accurate and popular. It was not the first instance of an Angels player speaking from the heart, but it was presented without...
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Daily Distractions: A tale of two cities; quarter-by-quarter records; is Mike...
Angel Stadium has seen declining attendance in May. (photo by J.P. Hoornstra) Both the Angels and Dodgers are off to poor starts this season, but the Dodgers have something important that the Angels do...
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Daily Distractions: Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols juxtaposed; rekindling...
Albert Pujols’ running can be painful to watch; lately his batting average has been suffering too. (Associated Press photo) A visiting beat writer at Sunday’s game watched one of Albert Pujols‘ three...
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Daily Distractions: Apparent blown call revisited; Angels’ initial budget was...
Did the blown call at first base in yesterday’s game matter? It’s a valid enough question to be debating it today. Albert Pujols, who had three hits in the game, was on deck. He’s batted four times in...
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First American League All-Star Votes Revealed.
Here they are. Mike Trout leads all outfielders: CATCHERS 1. Joe Mauer Twins 863,450 2. Matt Wieters Orioles 715,055 3. Carlos Santana Indians 547,873 4. A.J. Pierzynski Rangers 510,434 5. Jarrod...
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Angels shift toward a leadoff platoon. Josh Hamilton seems to be the culprit.
Mike Trout has said he enjoys hitting leadoff. It’s what he has done for most of his baseball life and what he did Monday and Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners. But he was batting second again for...
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VIDEO: Pujols on facing the Cardinals for the first time, decision to leave
It may not be too soon to say the St. Louis Cardinals emerged on the better end of the Albert Pujols 2011 sweepstakes. The 33-year-old slugger has more than eight years of his $240 million contract...
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Angels’ Albert Pujols feels ‘decent’ after a restful All-Star break.
Albert Pujols said he doesn’t feel any improvement in his right knee or foot since before the All-Star break. (Associated Press photo)Albert Pujols didn’t want the All-Star break to end. Not because...
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Albert Pujols won’t have plantar fascia surgery, hopes to return this season.
Albert Pujols could miss the remainder of the 2013 season after suffering a partially torn plantar fascia in his left foot Friday. (Associated Press) Albert Pujols is counting on faith, his personal...
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Report: Jack Clark accuses Albert Pujols of using steroids.
Albert Pujols broke in with the St. Louis Cardinals at 21 years old in 2001. He has long denied using steroids. (Getty Images) Former major leaguer Jack Clark, now a sports-talk radio host in St....
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Albert Pujols preparing legal action against St. Louis radio station over...
Albert Pujols, in a statement released Friday night, is in the process of taking legal action against Jack Clark and the St. Louis radio station that employs the former major leaguer who accused Pujols...
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Poll question – should the Angels shut down Pujols?
Should the Angels have shut down Albert Pujols for the season?
View ArticleAlbert Pujols’ showing in Home Run Derby not too shabby
Albert Pujols/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Angels Albert Pujols gave a good account of himself in Monday’s Home Run Derby at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati. Pujols defeated the Chicago Cubs’...
View ArticleFive things to take from Angels’ 6-3 loss to the Houston Astros
Albert Pujols/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Angels – David DeJesus got off to a rough start in his first game, striking out three times while going 0-for-4. Normally, DeJesus will platoon with...
View ArticleDean Chance, Mike Witt, Tim Salmon in Angels Hall of Fame
Dean Chance/Photo courtesy of BaseballReference.com Pitchers Dean Chance and Mike Witt and outfielder Tim Salmon were inducted into the Angels Hall of Fame before Saturday’s game against the...
View ArticleFive things to take from Angels’ 3-2 victory over the Dodgers
Kole Calhoun/Photo courtesy of Los Angeles Angels – This was the third game in a row Kole Calhoun did something significant. He hit home runs off Zack Greinke on Monday and Clayton Kershaw on...
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