Angels defend pouring beer, champagne on Nick Adenhart's jersey

'We wanted to celebrate with him like he was here,' says reliever Kevin Jepsen.

Angels see playoff picture

By beating the Rangers, the Angels help Boston earn the American League wild card and will face the Red Sox in a division series next week.

Ervin Santana ends season of hardships on highest note

Despite going winless in his last six starts, Ervin pitches a shutout to help the Angels clinch the AL West title.

AL West title is sweet, and bittersweet, for Angels

Ervin Santana scatters seven hits and Kendry Morales delivers an early two-run home run to help the team earn its third consecutive division...

Angels might be too giddy for an unfinished job

They have a lot of work to do after postseason failures the last six seasons.

Angels play for Nick Adenhart's memory

Players and team officials say they play in honor of promising young pitcher, who died in car crash four days into the season, and the...

Angels' high and low moments

What helped the Angels get to be American League West champions.

Reggie Willits' late-inning success puts him high on Mike Scioscia's list

Whether as pinch-runner, defensive replacement or bunter, he will likely make the postseason roster.

It's one away from playoffs for Angels now

They each homer and the Angels get a strong start from Joe Saunders in win over Oakland.

Angels are really playing the field

Angels' productive offense has overshadowed a defense that ranks third in the AL. Even first baseman Kendry Morales, who was new to his...

Cuban defector attracts interest

Angels are among major league clubs that plan to check out free-agent pitcher Aroldis Chapman, who throws 100 mph.

Angels squander big lead, lose to Oakland, 15-10

Magic number to win AL West remains at four after Oakland rallies from seven-run deficit.

Angels come up empty against Athletics

Rookie Gio Gonzalez outpitches Jered Weaver to lead Oakland to a 3-0 victory at Anaheim.

Angels' Brian Fuentes wants to be part of a dog pile

The Angels closer has never been on the bottom of a pile during his major league career and looks forward to the experience.

Struggles have made Angels' Kevin Jepsen stronger

Being demoted to the minors last spring was hardly the biggest setback he has endured in his career. Now he has pitched himself into the...

Rookie Angels pitchers face a postseason burden

Why Kevin Jepsen and Jason Bulger could help determine whether the Angels can get out of the first round for the first time in four years.

Jerry Crowe: Angels face two beasts from the East

Text messages from press row . . .

Angels' Kevin Jepsen, Jason Bulger resting up for October

With the team closing in on the division title, Manager Mike Scioscia knows both relievers could use a few days off. He wants them fresh for...

Yankees blow lead but end up beating Angels

New York leads 5-0 before L.A. ties it and then needs a ninth-inning run to put the game away.

Bobby Wilson could be third catcher in playoffs.

The rookie is seen as a solid all-around receiver. 'I'm ready for the challenge,' he says, even against the Red Sox.