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The Los Angeles Angels opened the season as one of the favorites to make the playoffs in the American League. However, the team has struggled out of the gates and currently sits in last place with a 1-3 record. Here are three thoughts on the first four games of the Angels’ 2013 season: The bullpen is going to be alright ... Read More »

Mike Trout had his contract renewed by the Los Angeles Angels this past week and was given a $20,000 raise.  After earning the league minimum of $490,000 this past season and he will receive $510,000 to play ball in 2013. To many fans and observers of the sport, this seems unfair because Trout was the American League Rookie of the Year and runner ... Read More »

Over the past two off seasons, the Los Angeles Angels have made the push to win and win now.  In order to do that, they have made a splash in the free agent market which can be considered good or bad.  The signings of Albert Pujols and Josh Hamilton, while exciting for fans in the present, could potentially be costly ... Read More »

The Angels organization had high expectations going into 2012. They started spring training with the goal of winning the american league west, the playoffs, and a trip to the world series. The season started out on a weak note with a record of 8-15 through the first month of the season. As the season progressed the Angels improved their record ... Read More »

In the past week the Angels have signed Josh Hamilton to a five year $125 million contract and traded Kendrys Morales to the Seattle Mariners for left-handed pitcher Jason Vargas.  After the signing of Hamilton the discussion turned to Peter Bourjos or Mark Trumbo getting traded.  As of Wednesday morning there was a possibility of five destinations for Mark Trumbo.  ... Read More »

The Los Angeles Angels are trying desperately to prove that they belong in the upper echelon of the American League. They made a big leap toward doing so in a 6-1 rout of the always-dangerous Texas Rangers in front of a sellout crowd of 43,936 at Angel Stadium on Friday night. Jered Weaver solidified his role as a stopper and ... Read More »