Wilson defends Hamilton Dave Schoenfield discusses Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson’s stance that the team would show more support for Josh Hamilton if he had been playing better. ARLINGTON, Texas — Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia is hoping to see Josh Hamilton when the team travels later this week to Houston, where the slugger…

Springer robs Rangers of a walk-off grand slam Astros outfielder George Springer robbed Rangers outfielder Leonys Martin of a walk-off grand slam. ARLINGTON, Texas — A day after being robbed of a potential walk-off grand slam by Houston right fielder George Springer, Texas Rangers center fielder Leonys Martin is still not over being on…

The Kansas City Royals beat the Los Angeles Angels 9-2 on Sunday and are 6-0 for the second time in franchise history (9-0 in 2003). The Royals swept the Angels after sweeping them in the ALDS last season. Salvador Perez hit his third home run of the season, becoming the first Royals player with three…

Pujols hits historic homer, but Angels get swept Albert Pujols hit his 522nd home run to move into 18th place by himself on the career list, while Alcides Escobar had three RBIs in Kansas City’s 9-2 win over Los Angeles. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Albert Pujols hit his 522nd home run, breaking a tie with Ted…

Wilson defends Hamilton Dave Schoenfield discusses Angels pitcher C.J. Wilson’s stance that the team would show more support for Josh Hamilton if he had been playing better. In the ongoing saga between Josh Hamilton and the Los Angeles Angels, one teammate has publicly come out in support of the embattled left fielder. Left-hander C.J.…

The Kansas City Royals have now won 4 straight games against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, including last season’s postseason when the Royals swept the Angels in the 2014 ALDS. The Royals are off to their first 4-0 start since 2003. Royals outfi…

Olbermann: Rob Manfred’s first crisis Keith Olbermann explains why commissioner Rob Manfred must investigate Angels president Josh Carpino for possibly leaking details in the Josh Hamilton case. ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno isn’t certain Josh Hamilton will play for the team again after his latest relapse into substance abuse. Moreno…

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels right-hander Garrett Richards thinks he is ready to get the new season started eight months after knee surgery ruined his breakout year. The Angels believe Richards needs just a bit more work before his big comeb…

The Kansas City Royals send Jason Vargas to the mound to start against Hector Santiago and Los Angeles Angels. The Royals are off to a hot start, winning their first three games while scoring 21 runs (second-best in MLB). Mike Trout currently has 99 career home runs and 102 stolen bases. With one more homer,…