By Mike DiGiovanna
Third baseman got hitting pointers from Kevin Long, a batting instructor for the New York Yankees. Angels hitting coach Mickey Hatcher doesn't see it as an issue.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Coming over from Toronto, Vernon Wells is moving from center field to left, a position he has never played during the regular season. He plans to learn 'tricks of the trade as I go.'
By Mike DiGiovanna
Left-hander Trevor Reckling, one of the Angels' top prospects entering 2010, looks to reestablish himself after losing considerable velocity on his fastball and being demoted from triple-A Salt Lake to double-A Arkansas last season.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Last year was a disaster for the left-hander. His once-stellar numbers went south as his pitching disintegrated and injuries hobbled him. A specialized off-season training program may give him a fighting chance to return as a starter.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Manager Mike Scioscia signals that Fernando Rodney must earn the spot after his struggles at the end of last season. Kevin Jepsen and Scott Downs would be the next in line.
By Mike DiGiovanna
First baseman, who is recovering from a broken leg, says that he still feels 'tightness and a lack of flexibility' and that he knows 'it could be a possibility' he won't be ready for the season opener March 31.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Pitcher says he is not holding any grudges against the team after being beaten in the process and is planning on 'pitching my butt off for the Angels.'
By Bill Shaikin
All 15 major league teams that train in Arizona will be playing in the Phoenix area, and Arizona and Colorado get to show off their new facility.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Kendry Morales and Vernon Wells bolster lineup, and a full season of Danny Haren plus key bullpen additions should improve the pitching. But the failure to land a high-profile free agent, and strength of AL West competitors, fuel negative perceptions.
By Bill Shaikin
A look at key dates during spring training for the Southland's two major league teams.
Los Angeles Times
Things could change between now and April, but as the Angels prepare for spring training, here's what the team might look like if the season opened today.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Angels' ace gets a big raise to $7.365 million, less than the $8.8 million he was seeking, but the concern is that he might hold the process against the team in the long run.
By Mike DiGiovanna and Steve Dilbeck
The Texas veteran wants to be traded, but the size of his contract and the Rangers' own needs would make a deal tricky.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Veteran outfielder obtained from Toronto has never played in the postseason, so he waived a no-trade clause in his contract and headed to Anaheim.
By Bill Shaikin
Team owner cites advantages of the trade with Toronto Blue Jays.
Staff and wire reports
The Rangers send former closer Frank Francisco to Toronto in return for the former Angel.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Mike Napoli and Juan Rivera traded to Blue Jays for the All-Star outfielder who is owed $86 million over the next four seasons.
By Dylan Hernandez and Mike DiGiovanna
Dodgers and pitcher settle on one year, $6.275 million. Angels avoid arbitration with Kendry Morales, Howie Kendrick, Erick Aybar and Reggie Willits.
By Mike DiGiovanna
General manager is defiant in face of criticism the team did little to compete in signing up talent to get the Angels back to the playoffs, much less sign top targets Carl Crawford and Adrian Beltre.
By Mike DiGiovanna
Texas says the third baseman has asked to be traded, but the Angels would have to be willing to part with a big leaguer, a prospect or two and assume a large portion of his $48-million contract.
