NOTES, QUOTES 2012-05-04 --1B Albert Pujols was hitless in three at-bats Thursday, dropping his average to .202. Pujols grounded out to third base in each of his at-bats against the Blue Jays (one a double play) and has now grounded out to third base or shortstop 31 times in his ... more Submitted on 2012-05-04
INSIDE PITCH 2012-05-04 The Angels' need for bullpen help has been as obvious as the unsightly 4.89 ERA their relievers have compiled in the first 26 games and the six saves they've blown in that time.The Angels made an effort Thursday to find an affordable answer to that proble... more Submitted on 2012-05-04
Blue Jays 5, Angels 0 Brandon Morrow wasn't quite as stingy as Jered Weaver was thenight before on the Angel Stadium mound. The Toronto Blue Jays'right-hander gave up three more hits than Weaver - while matchinghis nine scoreless innings.... more Submitted on 2012-05-04
Blue Jays-Angels Preview 2012-05-04 One night after the Los Angeles Angels pitched a no-hitter,Albert Pujols went hitless again.... more Submitted on 2012-05-04
2B Jose Altuve leading Astros (Eds: Corrects 15th paragraph to add 5-foot-7 player. With AP Photos.) By KRISTIE RIEKEN AP Sports Writer The shortest player in the majors is a big reason the Houston Astros are finding some success early in the season.... more Submitted on 2012-05-04
Padres sent Frieri to Angels for 2 minor leaguers The San Diego Padres have sent right-handed reliever ErnestoFrieri to the Los Angeles Angels for infielder Alexi Amarista andright-hander Donn Roach, both minor leaguers.... more Submitted on 2012-05-03
Weaver's hometown career culminates with no-hitter Dave Weaver was in his usual seat, 20 rows behind home plate,drinking a beer and shouting instructions to his son in the quietlulls between pitches. His wife, Gail, was alongside him, calmlyenjoying a little night baseball.... more Submitted on 2012-05-03
