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Angels 4, Athletics 2

Torii Hunter is trying to singlehandedly lead the Los Angeles Angels to a playoff berth. They still have to jump ahead of two teams to get there, though.

Athletics 6, Angels 3

Maybe it's the sparse crowd. Maybe it's the cool Bay Area weather. Or maybe there's something about the spacious confines at the Coliseum.

Orioles-Angels Preview

The last time Jerome Williams started a major league game, the Baltimore Orioles' Buck Showalter was in the first season of a nearly four-year hiatus from managing.

Angels 5, Blue Jays 1

Vernon Wells returned to Toronto and thought he caught a glimpse of Roy Halladay on the mound. On closer inspection, it turned out to be Ervin Santana.

Granderson powers Yanks past Angels

Curtis Granderson hit a three-run homer off Garrett Richards before the rookie got his first major league out and the New York Yankees snapped their three-game losing streak with a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.

Kipnis’ 1st career hit wins it for Indians in 9th

The Cleveland Indians' slogan throughout a season of improbable comeback wins has been ''What If?''

Angels 6, Marlins 5(10)

In the second inning, the Los Angeles Angels had two singles, two stolen bases and a walk - and still failed to score.

Angels 6, Marlins 5(10)

Hanley Ramirez chased down a pop foul by the railing and dived into the hole at shortstop to prevent a hit. A bad-hop grounder eluded his glove, however, sending the Florida Marlins to their 12th consecutive one-run loss.

Marlins pick up second win in June

The Florida Marlins' new 80-year-old manager still has the winning touch.

Halos score 5 in 8th, winning run in 9th

Peter Bourjos doesn't see many balls he can't catch.

Angels 6, Rays 5

Vernon Wells didn't let a hitting slump keep him from making a key offensive play.

Angels 5, Rays 3

Jered Weaver pitched like the ace he is and Jordan Walden preserved the victory, looking very much like the closer the Angels need.

Angels 5, Dodgers 1

Torii Hunter is thrilled to have spring training in his rearview mirror, and he can't wait to help the Los Angeles Angels rebound from their first losing season since 2003.

Kazmir sharp in spring finale, Angels win 5-1

Torii Hunter is thrilled to have spring training in his rearview mirror, and he can't wait to help the Los Angeles Angels rebound from their first losing season since 2003.

Angels 5, Rangers 4(11)

Josh Hamilton says he's ready for the playoffs after an uneventful return to the Texas Rangers' lineup.


Josh Hamilton - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Texas - United States - Texas Rangers

Angels 4, Athletics 2

Torii Hunter, a nine-time Gold Glove center fielder with a reputation for robbing players of home runs, now plays right field while protege Peter Bourjos does his best imitation of the four-time All-Star.


Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Peter Bourjos - Oakland Athletics - Los Angeles - Center fielder

Twins 7, Angels 2

The Minnesota Twins and Los Angeles Angels were both in the market for a starting pitcher as the trade deadline approached.


Minnesota Twins - Jason Kubel - Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim - Strikeout - Home

Angels 6, Athletics 5(10)

Brandon Wood set to take his shot at Angels camp