By Mike DiGiovanna
Japanese outfielder, in his first season with the Angels, is followed by a throng of reporters every day.
By Bill Dwyre
With third base open, the team's perennial hot prospect knows this will be his best chance to finally step up to the majors for good.
By Mike DiGiovanna
His power and ability to fool batters draw praise, as does his willingness to work as a middle reliever instead of as the closer.
By T.J. Simers
Fourteen years after losing his daughter to leukemia, the Hall of Fame member raises funds for pediatric cancer research. Explaining his transition from standoffish to obliging, he says: 'I grew up.'
By Mike DiGiovanna
Despite an outgoing personality, the veteran outfielder says he lets his actions send a message to teammates.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Angels believe they have five excellent starters in Jered Weaver, Joe Saunders, Ervin Santana, Scott Kazmir and Joel Pineiro.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Right-hander's hopes of becoming the team's fifth starter are dashed, but not his determination.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Adding 'Los Angeles' to the team's name has proved to be a plus, but isn't the only factor driving Angels' success on field and at gate.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The Japanese slugger arrives early at camp ready to be the DH but hoping to play in the field. No matter what, he is adored in his homeland, and the Matsui media contingent proves that.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The left-hander hopes to be 'a little more explosive' off the mound.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The shortstop's contract is worth $2.05 million; meanwhile, catcher Jeff Mathis' salary will be decided by an arbitrator.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The catcher's victory in arbitration means the team must pay him almost twice as much as the $700,000 figure it had submitted.
By Mike DiGiovanna
The two pitchers, keys to the starting rotation and bullpen, respectively, arrive in camp feeling fit after injury-plagued 2009 campaigns.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Club has five solid starters and adds Hideki Matsui to heart of order alongside Torii Hunter and Kendry Morales. But Texas, Oakland and especially Seattle all improved in the off-season.
Staff writer Mike DiGiovanna takes a look at the Angels heading into spring training.
The left-handed pitcher will receive $3.7 million with a $25,000 bonus for 180 innings pitched and another $25,000 if he reaches 200 innings.
By Bill Shaikin
Angels will pay most of his salary, and their outfield now looks old and thin.
By Bill Shaikin
The infielder, who would have been eligible for free agency next winter, set career highs last season in virtually every offensive category.
By Diane Pucin
He lost his job with the Angels. Then Rory Markas died. Then Hudler's mother died. And he is still looking to get back in the game.
By Kevin Baxter
Free-agent pitcher has to pass a physical for the deal, reportedly for $16 million over two years, to be finalized.
By Bill Shaikin
Dodgers eliminate $90 VIP seats; Angels increase cost of best seats.
By Kevin Baxter
Pitcher will receive $4.265 million next season. Catcher Mike Napoli, second baseman Howie Kendrick and outfielder Reggie Willits also get one-year contracts.
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