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Dodgers' Loney speaks

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 20:16:20 -0800

Asked if he felt snakebitten by the Dodgers' recent woes. here's James Loney at his finest...

"I've never been bit by a snake, but this might feel a little bit worse."

Dodgers option Kershaw, call up Elbert

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 19:42:36 -0800

After the game, it was announced the Dodgers would purchase the contract of former first-round draft pick Scott Elbert to make his major league debut. Clayton Kershaw was optioned to Class AAA Las Vegas, but it was more of a procedural move, and he is expected to make his next start. This way, the Dodgers get an extra arm in their bullpen while Kershaw can spend the next few days working on some things in Las Vegas. He doesn't have to stay in the minors 10 days because the minor league season will be over by then.

LINEUPS: Angels vs. Rangers

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 18:15:31 -0800

Rangers
Joaquin Arias - 4
Michael Young - 6
Josh Hamilton - 8
Milton Bradley - DH
Hank Blalock - 3
Marlon Byrd - 7
Nelson Cruz - 9
Chris Davis - 5
Jarrod Saltalamacchia - 2
Brandon McCarthy - 1

Angels
Chone Figgins - 5
Reggie Willits - 9
Mark Teixeira - 3
Vladimir Guerrero - DH
Torii Hunter - 8
Garret Anderson - 7
Mike Napoli - 2
Brandon Wood - 6
Sean Rodriguez - 4
Jon Garland - 1

Angel Stadium Equipped for instant replay

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:36:53 -0800

Instant replay will be in use today when the Angels take on Texas, and the first noticeable sign is the two grey orbs atop each foul pole.

Only series' that begin today will implement replay -- Philadelphia at Chicago (NL), Minnesota at Oakland and Texas at LAA.

So, he gets to use the technology first?

Dodgers' Kershaw down in DC

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 17:30:33 -0800

Clayton Kershaw gave up five runs and was knocked out in the third inning in the shortest outing of his young career. Might it have something to do with the fact that he wasn't able to join teammates Chad Billingsley and Andre Ethier on a tour of the White House, where the George W. Bush fan might have gotten glimpse of as the others did of the president?

Angels make roster moves

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 16:59:21 -0800

The Angels put second baseman Howie Kendrick on the 15-day disabled list due to a tight left hamstring, an injury which forced him to miss time in April and May.

In his place, the Angels recalled Brandon Wood from Triple-A Salt Lake.

General Manager Tony Reagins said before the game he's looking to make a deal for some infield depth, which became a priority after last night, when Kendrick and shortstop Erick Aybar went out within a matter of innings.

Dodgers DFA Sturtze after all

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:15:56 -0800

Cory Wade was activated from the disabled list, and Tanyon Sturtze was designated for assignment. The 60-man roster spots Sturtze and Pablo Ozuna free up are earmarked for Scott Proctor and A.J. Ellis.

Angels/Rangers pregame

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 15:05:23 -0800

Welcome to Angel Stadium for the beginning of a four-game set with the Texas Rangers, second place in the West but currently 15 games out.

Players from both teams have trickled onto the field here, and it's always interesting to see how teams warm up. While the Angels are taking a little early BP, three guys from the Rangers are tossing around a football, a fitting pastime for the start of college football season.

So, who you got: Oregon State or Stanford?

Today's game vs. Nationals

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 09:00:01 -0800

Time: 4:10 p.m.
TV: Prime Ticket
LHP Clayton Kershaw (2-4, 4.11 ERA) vs. Nationals LHP John Lannan (7-12, 3.95)

Time for some, um, motivational music...

Alexander: Five ways I'd change the NHL

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 08:24:00 -0800

As I noted in today's column, the inspiration for my "Five Ways I'd Change SoCal Sports" list came from the "Puck Daddy" blog at Yahoo Sports, which has been running a weekday feature throughout August where various bloggers, beat writers, etc. have proffered five ways they'd change the NHL.

Here's my five. (And no, none of them involve firing Gary Bettman, but don't think that wasn't under consideration).

Angels vs. Rangers probables

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:41:42 -0800

Here are your probable starters for tonight's game...

Brandon McCarthy (0-0, 2.25 ERA) vs. Jon Garland (11-8, 4.49)

Top storyline: The health of Erick Aybar and Howie Kendrick, both of whom left last night's game with hamstring injuries. The news is especially troubling for Kendrick, who missed time in April and May due to a similar injury.

FINAL: Athletics 6, Angels 5

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 23:37:35 -0800

Oakland snuffed a ninth inning rally by the Angels, who left 13 runners on base during the game.

More pressing, however, were hamstring injuries to Erick Aybar and Howie Kendrick, who are listed as day-to-day but will likely miss Thursday's opener against Texas.

Dodgers: Andruw Jones "spooked"

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:14:12 -0800

Andruw Jones homered tonight in a rehabilitation assignment game for Class AAA Las Vegas, but has spent the past three games playing first base. "He's a little spooked about stepping in a hole," Manager Joe Torre said.

Kendrick leaves game in 4th

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 21:06:09 -0800

Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick left the game in the fourth inning after reaching second base following a single by Mark Teixeira.

He was pulled for pinch runner Sean Rodriguez, who stayed in the game to play second.

Not sure if it was because of an injury, but that seems the most likely case.

More info to follow.

Nationals 5, Dodgers 4

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 20:55:51 -0800

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