And The Oscar Goes To. . .
I must. . . kill the Queen. Since it is Academy Award season, it would be remiss of those of us here at Halos Daily to not provide a quick remembrance of one of the funniest movies ever made — 1988′s...
View ArticleSpring Training Scouting Notes
Calhoun’s advanced approach is indicative of a bright future. This past weekend, I was lucky enough to make the trek to Arizona and catch some baseball. I saw the Angels twice over the course of the...
View ArticleMarch 17, 2014: Tempe Diablo Stadium
After the four and a half hour drive across the barren desert, we (my 17-year-old daughter, her friend, and myself) finally pulled into the eastern Tempe Diablo Stadium parking lot. It was 10:30, St....
View ArticleAngels, Tigers Swap Romine for Alvarez
Bye, bye Romine. The Angels have dealt 28-year-old infielder Andrew Romine to the Tigers in exchange for lefty Jose Alvarez, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. For the Tigers, Romine’s acquisition...
View Article500 Home Runs and Other Angels Milestones
Several significant milestones in baseball history have been reached by players wearing Angels uniforms — Reggie Jackson hit his 500th home run, Rod Carew got his 3,000th hit, and Don Sutton got his...
View ArticleAngels Spring Training Notes and Overreactions
Trout and the Angels will look to…CATCH the top of the AL West in 2014. With their 6-6 tie 6-2 win Wednesday afternoon against the A’s, the Angels wrapped up the Arizona portion of their exhibition...
View ArticleHalo History: The Angels and the First Ever Mariners Game
The California Angels were able to witness the birth of the Seattle Mariners franchise first-hand as the M’s first ever opponent. The Mariners were initially put together via the 1976 expansion draft....
View ArticleAngels Open Against Mariners
The offseason ends tonight. Angels against Mariners. Jered Weaver against Felix Hernandez. First pitch at 7:00 PM PST. The Angels have had a relatively quiet offseason, in that they didn’t spend...
View ArticleDon Baylor Fractures Femur
While catching the first pitch from Vladimir Guerrero, Angels hitting coach Don Baylor fractured his femur. Baylor will have surgery on Tuesday. Get well soon, Don.
View ArticleM’s Embarrass Halos in Opening Series Sweep
Game 1: Mariners 10, Angels 3 | Game 2: Mariners 8, Angels 3 | Game 3: Mariners 8, Angels 2 Runs Scored = 8 Runs Against = 26 YTD Record: 0-3 | 5th in AL West Up Next: Friday @ HOU ________ They’ve...
View ArticleHamilton splits thumb, Angels split with Mariners
Game 1: Mariners 5, Angels 3 | Game 2: Angels 2, Mariners 0 Runs Scored = 5 Runs Against = 5 YTD Record: 4-5 | 3rd in AL West Up Next: Friday vs. NYM On Wednesday the Angels won their first game of...
View ArticleAngels Activate De La Rosa; Option Maronde
The 31-year-old right-hander posted a 2.99 FIP and 1.1 WAR in 2013 The Angels have officially reinstated reliever Dane De La Rosa from the disabled list, the team has announced. In a corresponding...
View ArticleAngels Call Up Mike Morin; DFA Michael Roth
Morin has struck out 116 batters in 112.2 minor league innings. The Angels have designated southpaw Michael Roth for assignment and called up right-hander Mike Morin, according to MLB.com’s Alden...
View ArticleHalos Strike First, Then Stumble in the Bronx
Game 1: Angels 13, Yankees 1 | Game 2: Yankees 4, Angels 3 | Game 3: Yankees 3, Angels 2 Runs Scored: 18 Runs Against: 8 YTD Record: 11-13 | 3rd in AL West For the second time on their three-stop road...
View ArticleAngels, Tigers Swap Romine for Alvarez
Bye, bye Romine. The Angels have dealt 28-year-old infielder Andrew Romine to the Tigers in exchange for lefty Jose Alvarez, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. For the Tigers, Romine’s acquisition...
View ArticleThis Week in Notable Numbers
Has the future batting champ at last learned to walk? +39 …is the club’s current run differential, which is the second best in baseball. It represents a 66-run improvement over the club’s differential...
View ArticleMarch 17, 2014: Tempe Diablo Stadium
After the four and a half hour drive across the barren desert, we (my 17-year-old daughter, her friend, and myself) finally pulled into the eastern Tempe Diablo Stadium parking lot. It was 10:30, St....
View ArticleAngels, Tigers Swap Romine for Alvarez
Bye, bye Romine. The Angels have dealt 28-year-old infielder Andrew Romine to the Tigers in exchange for lefty Jose Alvarez, according to Jon Morosi of Fox Sports. For the Tigers, Romine’s acquisition...
View ArticleAngels Offense Stuck in Gridlock, Lose Freeway Series to Dodgers
Game 1: Angels 5, Dodgers 0 | Game 2: Dodgers 5, Angels 4 Game 3: Dodgers 2, Angels 1 | Game 4: Dodgers 7, Angels 0 Runs Scored: 10 Runs Allowed: 14 YTD Record: 67-47 | 2nd in AL West After taking Game...
View ArticleAngels Acquire Gordon Beckham from White Sox
Five years ago, Gordon Beckham was really good. In the wake of Garrett Richards’ devastating injury, the Angels decided it was time to shore up the… infield? On Thursday, the Angels acquired infielder...
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