Francisco Rodriguez’s ankles are proving to be a cause for concern with the Angels. Rodriguez has sprained both ankles and are both heavily taped anytime he goes out onto the field. He initially hurt his left ankle when he landed in a hole on the mound in August. Now, he’s sprained his […]
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According to the Los Angeles Times, John Lackey played catch yesterday and could begin throwing off the mound next week.
If so, that’s a big boost for the Angels because it would probably put Lackey on schedule to return to the team in the beginning of May, rather than the end of May as originally expected.
The […]
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Kelvim Escobar’s season, and possibly career, could be over thanks to a tear in his shoulder. Escobar had spent two months rehabbing his shoulder before beginning a throwing program in the middle of March before having to shut it down on Sunday.
He started on March 15 by playing catch at 45 feet. After […]
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Gary Matthews Jr. was forced to leave Monday’s game against the Padres after rolling his ankle in the first inning. His injury may force him to the disabled list.
After suffering the injury, he was helped tot he clubhouse by the team’s trainer and then taken in for X-Rays on the ankle. His X-Rays […]
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The Los Angeles Times is reporting that the Angels ace, John Lackey, will be sidelined until at least mid-May. This news comes after he was diagnosed with a strained right triceps. Lackey has never missed a start in his six-year big league career, but will not be cleared to throw again until mid-April.
Lackey […]
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In an arbitration hearing that would need a coin flip to decide if it got more nasty than the Phillies and Ryan Howard, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim were awarded their $10 million salary figure over the $12.5 million salary that closer Francisco Rodriguez submitted.
Rodriguez will now be eligible for free agency following the […]
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Fine with having to shuttle from outfield position to outfield position this year with the arrival of Torii Hunter, Matthews’ priority this year is to stay healthy.
After knee tendinitis cost him the playoffs, Matthews spent the off-season rehabbing his knees to get back to full strength. He plans on pacing himself this spring, and will […]
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