Los Angeles Angels

News and notes about the A's upcoming homestand

09/28/2007 -- Jim "Catfish" Hunter Award Presentation: The A's will present the Fourth Annual Jim "Catfish" Hunter Award on Friday, September 28 prior to the game against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim. The award honors an A's player whose play on the field and conduct in the clubhouse best exemplifies the competitive, inspirational and courageous spirit of the Hall of Fame pitcher. SEE SEPERATE RELEASE.    » read more »

OF Chris Pettit, RHP Sean O'Sullivan and SS Hainley Statia honored

09/28/2007, ANAHEIM -- The Angels Friday announced their Minor League organizational awards for the 2007 season, naming outfielder Chris Pettit as Player of the Year, right-handed pitcher Sean O'Sullivan as Pitcher of the Year, and shortstop Hainley Statia as Defensive Player of the Year. This announcement was made by Angels' Director of Player Development Tony Reagins.    » read more »

Charlie Woody randomly selected to represent all fans

09/25/2007, DETROIT -- The Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night surpassed the 3,000,000 mark in tickets sold for the season for the first time in the history of the franchise.    » read more »

23 September 2007 -- The Boston Red Sox became the first major league baseball team to clinch a playoff spot, scoring three runs in the ninth inning Saturday to beat the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, 8-6.

Boston Red Sox trailed 6-5 when Jason Varitek led off the ninth with a home run, followed an out later by Julio Lugo's two-run homer.

The New York Yankees trail Boston for the lead in the American League East division, but moved close to clinching at least a wild-card playoff spot with a 10-inning, 12-11 win over the Toronto Blue Jays.    » read more »

Parking and admission free to all fans; gates open at 5:00 p.m.

09/23/2007 -- Scheduled to appear at the event are: The English Beat, USC Marching Band, U.S. Army Golden Knights, former Angels Tim Salmon, Jim Abbott, Bobby Grich & Chuck Finley, Angels' Broadcasters Steve Physioc & Rex Hudler    » read more »

09/19/2007, ARLINGTON -- The Texas Rangers want to thank all of their fans during the final homestand of 2007 at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, featuring games against the Baltimore Orioles (Sept. 20-23) and the Los Angeles Angels (Sept. 24-26).

During these games, fans receive a ticket voucher redeemable for two free tickets, up to Lexus Club Terrace value, for a Sunday-Thursday Rangers home game in April or May 2008, excluding Opening Day and games against the Yankees, Red Sox and Astros, and also a coupon for half-price parking.    » read more »

09/16/2007, CHICAGO -- Jim Thome of the Chicago White Sox hit his 500th career home run today vs. the Los Angeles Angels.

Jim Thome, 37, hit a game-ending, two-run homer on a 3-2 pitch from Dustin Moseley in the ninth inning to become the 23rd player in major-league history to reach the milestone and just the 10th left-handed batter. Of the 16 eligible players with 500 home runs, 15 are in the Baseball Hall of Fame.    » read more »

09/11/2007 -- The Los Angeles Angels' Minor League department announced the Organizational Players of the Month for August 2007:

- Triple-A Salt Lake INF Kendry Morales was named the Player of the Month after batting .438 (32/73) with 19 runs scored, nine doubles, one triple, four home runs and 17 RBI in 18 games;

- RHP Sean O'Sullivan, who was 4-0 with a 0.49 ERA (36.2 IP - 2 ER), seven walks and 26 strikeouts in five starts for Single-A Cedar Rapids, was named Pitcher of the Month;    » read more »

Cleveland Indians designates IF Inglett for assignment

09/06/2007, CLEVELAND -- Prior to tonight's game against the Los Angeles Angels, the Cleveland Indians activated OF David Dellucci from the 60-day disabled list. To make room on the club's 40-man roster, the Indians designated INF Joe Inglett for assignment.    » read more »

Six MLB clubs sign players from five European nations

09/04/2007, ANAHEIM -- The Los Angeles Angels, in the midst of the American League West Division title race, today announced the launch of an online lottery system designed to give fans the opportunity to buy tickets for potential 2007 Los Angeles Angels postseason games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Registration for the on-line lottery, which will be run through www.angelsbaseball.com, will begin Wednesday, Sept. 5th. This announcement was made by Angels' President Dennis Kuhl.    » read more »

03 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Slugger Hank Blalock hit a go-ahead grand slam in the eighth inning to lead the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 win Sunday over the Los Angeles Angels in a key Major League Baseball contest.

Hank Blalock's fifth career bases-loaded home run gave the Rangers an 8-5 lead. The American League West division-leading Angels pulled to within a run of tying the game in the ninth inning, and had the bases loaded when Garret Anderson struck out looking to end the game.    » read more »

02 September 2007 (VOA Sports) -- Rookie Boston Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz threw a no-hitter in just his second major league start, giving Boston a 10-0 win over the Baltimore Orioles.

Hours after being called up from the minor leagues Saturday, the 23-year-old Clay Buchholz baffled the Baltimore Oriole batters.

He becomes the 21st rookie ever to toss a no-hitter, and just the third since 1900 to accomplish the feat in his first or second career start.    » read more »

Los Angeles Angels designates pitcher Greg Jones for assignment

09/02/2007, ANAHEIM, CA -- The Los Angeles Angels Sunday recalled outfielder Juan Rivera from rehabilitation and activated him from the 60-day disabled list. To make room for Juan Rivera on the 40-man roster, the Los Angeles Angels designated right-handed pitcher Greg Jones for assignment. These announcements were made by club Vice President/General Manager Bill Stoneman.    » read more »

09/01/2007, ANAHEIM, CA -- The Los Angeles Angels on Saturday selected the contracts of right-handed pitchers Jason Bulger and Rich Thompson from triple-A Salt Lake. To make room on the 40-man roster, the Angels transferred right-handed pitcher Chris Resop to the 60-day disabled list. These announcements were made by club Vice President/General Manager Bill Stoneman.    » read more »