sportsscribes.net - 7/16/2009
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The Texas Rangers are currently 48-39 and just a game and a half behind the Angels in the AL West. Not just are the Rangers firmly in contention to win the division, but I contend that they are in fact the favorite. Here's why:
1. Texas is 7-2 versus the Angels this year and have ...
Changing of the guards in AL West with Angels vs Rangers
betonline.com 6/29/2009 — Angels vs Rangers odds handicappers were waiting for it to happen and it finally has: The Texas Rangers have come back down to Earth, and so have the Angels. MLB betting will heat up in a three-game series between the two this week.
Rangers to take back first place from the Angels
betonline.com 7/6/2009 — Just when the Rangers vs Angels odds were shifting heavily in L.A.'s favor, Texas fought back hard. Thanks to five straight wins through Sunday, the Rangers sit tied with the Angels for the AL West crown. Will their MLB odds win out?
Five questions about… the Rangers
fromthedugout.freedomblogging.com 8/7/2009 — It’s time for the Angels’ biggest series of the year, far from the glare of the Red Sox-Yankees noise on the East Coast. The second-place Texas Rangers are in town this weekend.
It’s not so much that Texas is stuck to the ...
Sanity Check: Angels Don’t Stand Up To AL’s Best
monkeywithahalo.com 7/21/2009 — The Angels are two and a half games up in the American League West and one of the hottest teams in the league. They seemed poised to glide to another division title and hopefully make a little noise in the post-season for a change… or are they? Well, sorry for being Captain Buzzkill ...
Angels' Young Stars Shine Bright before All-Star Break
bleacherreport.com 7/15/2009 — It's no secret that the Los Angeles Angels have been riddled with more injuries this year than any other team in baseball.
With Vladimir Guerrero heading back to the DL and first-half MVP Torii Hunter also heading to the DL, the Angels ...
Saltzer’s Shots: 2009 Post-Draft Analysis
angelswinblog.blogspot.com 7/13/2009 — By David Saltzer - Angelswin.com Columnist During our online chat with Eddie Bane, the Director of Scouting for the Angels, we posed the following question to the fans: How would you rate the Angels draft on a 1-5 basis, 5 being excellent. The results during the chat were: 5 (15%); 4 ...
Angels Bullpen: In-Speiering L.A. To Make a Move
bleacherreport.com 7/20/2009 — Justin Speier's name seems sadly ironic at this point.
After three consecutive dismal appearances for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, the only person he's likely “in-Speiered” is general manager Tony Reagins, who is desperately ...
Angelswin.com to cover game tonight
angelswinblog.blogspot.com 7/28/2009 — By Bruce Nye - Angelswin.com Columnist For the second time this year, an Angelswin.com contributor has been granted a full press credential for a regular season game. Senior Editor Geoff Bilau will do the honors on July 28, 2009, for the Angels game against the visiting Cleveland Indians. ...
Texas Rangers Schedule - August 2009
dallassportsfans.com 7/29/2009 — The Texas Rangers have been stuck behind the red hot Angels even though they have a winning record for the month of July. What is amazing is the hated Angels are winning without Vladimir Guerrero or Torrii Hunter, their number 3 and 4 batsmen.
Rejuvenated Rangers Ready For Playoff Push —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/16/2009
The Texas Rangers entered the break with a road trip of mixed results. Taking two of three in Los Angeles and then losing three of four in Seattle. Nothing against the Mariners, who I fully expect to be in the race through September, but the Rangers ...
Red Sox Second Half Must and Must Nots —
Bleacher Report - MLB 7/16/2009
Red Sox Nation is going through some major withdrawal, but once Friday kicks in, it'll be a 74-game marathon to the American League East finish line.
Clay Buchholz has something to prove once and for all at the major league level Friday. Who knows, ...