ANGELS RUMORS & GOSSIP

Josh Hamilton out of Saturday's lineup

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton was scratched from the lineup before Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. As reported by William Boor at MLB.com, " Josh Hamilton was initially in Saturday's lineup -- batting fifth and playing right field.  Albert Pujols moved from first base to designated hitter, while Mark Trumbo shifted from designated...
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17 hours ago  |  Discuss

Hamilton scratched from Angels' lineup

Right fielder Josh Hamilton has been scratched from the Los Angeles Angels' lineup for Saturday's game against the Chicago White Sox. According to a club spokesman, it's ''Just a day off, to recharge.'' Hamilton originally was scheduled to bat fifth, but was replaced in right field by Mark Trumbo - who had been slotted as the designated hitter. Instead...
Via AP on Fox
19 hours ago  |  Discuss
SPLISH SPLASH

Fan attempts to catch foul ball with beer, fails

During the first inning of the White Sox and Angels game on Friday night, Albert Pujols ripped a foul ball down the third baseline and out of play.  One fan, who had a full beer tried to test his luck and attempt to catch the ball with his beer.  Instead of making a catch for the ages, he incited a few angry people around him as the beer exploded in a radius of a few rows. [@CJZero...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Los Angeles Angels Pitching Prospect Mark Sappington Talks With AngelsWin.com

Interview Conducted By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer The Angels selected Sappington in the 5th round of the 2012 amateur draft out of Rockhust, Mo., a Division II school where he went unnoticed after three years of competition. Sappington signed quickly and got to work immediately with the Orem Owlz. The tall, physical frame allows Sappington to work in the 94-95...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

What in the world to do with Albert Pujols?

Wow. Who would have thought we'd be seeing headlines like that only two years into the Pujols contract. Most people speculated we wouldn't be seeing any significant problems with him until about 5-6 years into the contract. It seems now that the Angels have some serious deliberating to do on the topic of what is going to happen with Pujols. I don't want to come off as...
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1 day ago  |  Discuss

Los Angeles Angels Recall Ryan Brasier, Option Michael Roth

The Los Angeles Angels recalled right-handed pitcher Ryan Brasier from their Triple-A Salt Lake minor league affiliate on Thursday to provide another bullpen arm. To make room for him on the active roster, the Angels optioned left-handed pitcher Michael Roth to the previously mentioned farm club. The post Los Angeles Angels Recall Ryan Brasier, Option Michael Roth appeared first...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Los Angeles Angels Recall Billy Buckner, Option Barry Enright

The Los Angeles Angels have recalled right-handed pitcher Billy Buckner from their Triple-A Salt Lake minor league affiliate to take on a middle-relief role with the parent club. Making room for  him on the active roster, Los Angeles designated right-handed pitcher Barry Enright for assignment. To remain with the organization Enright will have to clear the waiver wire process and...
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2 days ago  |  Discuss

Mike Trout and Girlfriend Strike a Pose

The future looks bright T… Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim star Mike Trout is settling into his second season nicely. Here’s a picture of Trout with his girlfriend with girlfriend Jessica Tara Cox. Trout isn’t lighting it up like last year, but he’s definitely not a flash in the pan either. At 21 years old, he’s in a pretty good spot.-TO Trout and Girlfriend Attend a Team...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

Angels’ Jered Weaver throws third bullpen session

Los Angeles Angels right-handed starting pitcher Jered Weaver threw his third bullpen session yesterday, a high-intensity 60-pitch outing that he felt went well. Still, he told reporters – including Alden Gonzalez and William Boor of MLB.com – that if he had it his way he’d throw another session and make a few minor league rehab starts before being activated from the disabled...
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3 days ago  |  Discuss

WAGs Wednesday: CJ Wilson’s Fiance, Lisalla Montenegro

  CJ Wilson is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels.  Lisalla Montenegro is a smoking hot super model who has like a million pictures of herself in lingerie all over the internet.  They got engaged last week, further proving how awesome it is to be a professional athlete.  Check out some more pics of this week’s WAG, Lisalla Montenegro: (click here to enlarge) I was going...
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4 days ago  |  Discuss

Hamilton's bat comes around as he battles sinus issue

ANAHEIM, Calif. The night before, Josh Hamilton was a mess. He knew something wasnt right. The bright lights at Angel Stadium made him dizzy in the outfield. He was coughing and congested. He felt sick, out of sorts. Im just off, he said Tuesday afternoon, shaking his head. But Tuesday night, after another day of medication to treat a sinus problem, Hamilton looked and felt...
Via Fox Sports West
4 days ago  |  Discuss

Angels' Josh Hamilton: My equilibrium is off

When Josh Hamilton left after six innings of the Angels' 11-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday, it was not because of the lopsided score. Instead, Angels Manager Mike Scioscia said, Hamilton was "a little lightheaded." Said Hamilton: "I was not lightheaded. I was just sick." Hamilton said he has tried to play through an illness for 10 days to two...
Via Fox Sports West
4 days ago  |  Discuss

Blanton not fazed despite early struggles

ANAHEIM, Calif. Joe Blanton is fine. The Angels are not. In their first game home after a six-game road trip, the Angels had some good vibes about their new direction. But now there is every reason to wonder if theyre again falling into a familiar rut. Blanton was roughed up by the Kansas City Royals in an 11-4 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Monday night. Just like that, a...
Via Fox Sports West
5 days ago  |  Discuss

Los Angeles Angels Prospect Interview: Michael Morin talks with AngelsWin.com

Armed with the best change-up in the Angels system according to Ric Wilson, Morin has taken the lead in the 66ers bullpen. Not only does the 21-year-old Morin have 24 Ks 2 1/3 IP to go along with a 2.01 ERA, but he has only allowed two walks on the season. Morin's fastball is not on the same level as a Scoggins or Sappington, it is respectable, in the low 90s and he complements...
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5 days ago  |  Discuss

C.J. Wilson and supermodel girlfriend Lisalla Montenegro engaged (photos)

According to a tweet from gorgeous Brazilian supermodel Lisalla Montenegro, she and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher C.J. Wilson are no longer boyfriend and girlfriend. They are now engaged to be married. Fiancé and fiancée. Bethroted. Etc., etc. So what better way to celebrate the momentous announcement than illustrating just how damn lucky Wilson is — above and beyond...
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9 days ago  |  Discuss
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