Tuesday, February 28, 2017

Mike Scioscia doesn’t plan on emulating playoff bullpen roles

Taking questions from reporters while his team stretched behind him on Tuesday morning, Angels Manager Mike Scioscia recognized the direction of a query before the word “bullpen” was even uttered, based on the inquisitor’s citation of the 2016 postseason.

Scioscia knew then that he’d be asked about…


Angels 4-0 in Cactus League play after 7-5 win over Cubs

Angels 4-0 in Cactus League play after 7-5 win over Cubs

The Angels beat the Chicago Cubs, 7-5, on Tuesday at Sloan Park. They remain perfect, now 4-0, in Cactus League play.

AT THE PLATE: With two outs in the third inning, C.J. Cron slammed a first-pitch homer to left field on a low fastball. Jefry Marte hammered the next pitch to center field, but…


Latest Laker: David Nwaba

A D-League Defensive Player of the Year candidate, David Nwaba also brings it on the other end for the Lakers.


Nwaba llega para reforzar la defensa

El escolta debutará ante los Hornets.


Lakers Sign David Nwaba

The Los Angeles Lakers have signed guard/forward David Nwaba to a 10-day contract.


10 Things to Know: Lakers vs. Hornets (2/28/17)

Here is what you need to know before the Lakers take on the Charlotte Hornets.


XR Brands Demystifies Puppy Play Fetish

Role play is one of the best ways to reenergize your sex life. It gives us license to shed inhibitions and express who we truly are in the bedroom. And as many of us can attest, playing a character that’s different from your everyday self can turn simple routine sex into a mind-blowing affair.


XR Brands Demystifies Puppy Play Fetish

Role play is one of the best ways to reenergize your sex life. It gives us license to shed inhibitions and express who we truly are in the bedroom. And as many of us can attest, playing a character that’s different from your everyday self can turn simple routine sex into a mind-blowing affair.


Monday, February 27, 2017

Jesse Chavez is grateful for chance to crack Angels rotation alongside longtime friend Ricky Nolasco

Jesse Chavez is grateful for chance to crack Angels rotation alongside longtime friend Ricky Nolasco

Angels right-handers Jesse Chavez and Ricky Nolasco grew up in neighboring Inland Empire towns and competed against each other in high school, including a memorable matchup as seniors when each threw 10 shutout innings. The Chicago Cubs drafted them both in 2001. 

It took Nolasco, now 34 and half…


Brandon Ingram busca aprovechar el resto de la temporada

Llegó el momento de ver su face anotadora.


Angels beat Padres, 5-3, to extend perfect opening to Cactus League play

Angels beat Padres, 5-3, to extend perfect opening to Cactus League play

The Angels beat the San Diego Padres, 5-3, on Monday at Tempe Diablo Stadium. They are a perfect 3-0 in Cactus League play.

AT THE PLATE: Mike Trout worked a walk in his first two plate appearances of the spring. …Kole Calhoun laced a single to right in the third inning, scoring Andrelton Simmons,…


Lakers dejan libre a José Calderón

La plantilla tiene ahora 14 jugadores.


Lakers Prepare for Final Stretch of Season

Luke Walton spoke about Brandon Ingram’s opportunity to develop and Ivica Zubac’s chance to start.


Lakers Waive José Calderón

The Los Angeles Lakers have waived guard José Calderón.


Friday Night Live: March 3

Friday Night Live at Microsoft Square (Directly across from STAPLES Center) from 4:00-7:30pm on March 3, 2017.


Sunday, February 26, 2017

Angels’ Garrett Richards, Tyler Skaggs pitch to hitters at training facility

Angels

The games are going, but at this early stage in this spring, much of the Angels’ attention from inside and outside the organization is focused away from them, on their starting pitchers who are still working their way to participating in games.

On Sunday, two of the team’s young starters pitched…


Angels defeat Athletics, 5-3, in spring game

Angels defeat Athletics, 5-3, in spring game

The Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics, 5-3, on Sunday at Hohokam Stadium and preserved their perfect Cactus League record, now 2-0.

AT THE PLATE: Fourth outfielder Ben Revere doubled in the Angels’ first run with a ground ball down the right-field line in the third inning. … Outfielder Ryan…


Ingram Resets Career-High In Loss to Spurs

Brandon Ingram scored a career-best 22 points, but the Spurs built a big lead early on and never relented.


Una gran tarde de Ingram no bastó en derrota ante Spurs

El novato se lució con 22 puntos.


Running Diary: Lakers vs. Spurs (2/26/17)

Below is a running diary of the Lakers’ game against the San Antonio Spurs, with comments drawn from Mike Trudell’s @LakersReporter Twitter account, as well as others from the Lakers, to ensure you’re covered from start to finish.


10 Things to Know: Lakers vs. Spurs (2/26/17)

Here is what you need to know before the Lakers host the San Antonio Spurs.


Saturday, February 25, 2017

Health of pitching rotation will be key to Angels’ success in 2017

Health of pitching rotation will be key to Angels

The Angels’ undoing last season, they maintained amid it and after it, was the lack of health of their starting rotation. The key to their success this season, General Manager Billy Eppler is now saying, will be the health of their starting rotation.

“Let’s call it what it is,” Eppler said. “If…