Article Archives << Older Newer >> October 15, 2005 - AP South Siders 5, Angels 2 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) -- Jon Garland and Paul Konerko left no room for debate -- not for umpires, not for fans. Garland pitched a four-hitter that silenced the Angels' bats, Konerko hit a two-run homer that quieted their fans and the Chicago White Sox (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times Catch of the Dazed Around home plate they converged, three high-pressure systems, swirling, unstable, dangerous. What happened during the chaos of a mild autumn evening at U.S. Cellular Field on Wednesday wasn't luck or coincidence. It was physics. It was (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times Angels Call on Their Past to Forget Game 2 Debacle It has been as much a trademark of Mike Scioscia-led Angel teams as aggressive base running, the hit-and-run play and the five-man infield. Since Scioscia brought his one-game-at-a-time mantra to Anaheim in 2000, the Angels have had an uncanny (more) October 14, 2005 - Press-Telegram No fuming over Paul ball ANAHEIM - It's never over 'til it's over, as the saying goes, and even then it isn't necessarily over. The Angels found that out the hard way in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series on Wednesday night in their 2-1 loss to the Chicago (more) October 14, 2005 - Press-Telegram Home field has its advantages ANAHEIM - The Angels left Chicago with a split, giving them the home-field advantage with three games scheduled at Angel Stadium and two more, if needed, at U.S. Cellular Field. But after winning Game 1, a split wasn't the goal. (more) October 14, 2005 - Press-Telegram No monkeying around now ANAHEIM - Raise your right fist tonight. Assuming you're an angry Angels fan, if that phrase isn't redundant right now. Tuck your fingers into your palm, cock your elbow, pump your fist. Make it the gesture of the 2005 Angels fan, an emblem to (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times Garland Concerned With Layoff Most people who take two weeks off work are better for the break, coming back refreshed and ready. Jon Garland isn't so sure. The Chicago White Sox right-hander last pitched Oct. 1 in a regular-season game against Cleveland. He wasn't needed during (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times Play Might Lead to One Change Two baseball regulations whose origins date to the mid-19th century, both relating to a swinging third strike and the actions of the three men closest to it, appear to have had a significant influence on the 2005 American League championship series (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times There's No Need to Replay This Issue As bad as Doug Eddings' call was in Game 2, it doesn't mean baseball needs instant replay. That's because the game already has a correctional mechanism, the makeup chances that always have been a part of the sport. (more) October 14, 2005 - LA Times Hatcher Says Guerrero Close to Ending Slump Mickey Hatcher, the Angels' hitting coach, had a feeling Vladimir Guerrero might bust out of his postseason funk Wednesday when the Angel slugger drove a ball to the wall in left-center field in his final Game 1 at-bat Tuesday. (more) October 14, 2005 - si.com  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** 'I should've sold it' ANAHEIM -- The umpire who made the controversial dropped third strike call in Game 2 of the American League Championship Series said yesterday he "absolutely" made the right call, but admitted he was wrong in the manner in which he called it. (more) October 13, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Valiant effort from Wash CHICAGO - Long before there was the ninth inning and the phantom-dropped-third-strike controversy, the Chicago White Sox scored their first run of a 2-1 victory over the Angels Wednesday in quirky fashion, too. (more) October 13, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Wronged Angels: No on replay CHICAGO - Instant replay anyone? Suckered by Chicago's A. J. Pierzynski, and victimized by what appeared to be a missed call and a strange explanation by an umpire that cost them Wednesday night's playoff game, the Angels might have been ticked off (more) October 13, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Colon has a tear CHICAGO - While the Angels sound optimistic that Bartolo Colon can pitch again this postseason, it is highly doubtful given the news. An MRI exam taken Wednesday revealed that Colon suffered a tear in his right shoulder, something both (more) October 13, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Angels don't get the call CHICAGO - A strange thing happened on the way to the 10th inning. The ninth inning hadn't ended yet. But there was the ball, rolling back to the mound. And there were the Angels players walking off the field. However, there was also (more) October 13, 2005 - Minneapolis Star Tribune  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** ALCS notes: Quinlan makes most of shot in limelight CHICAGO -- Game 2 of the American League Championship Series turned into a surprising showcase for Minnesota native Robb Quinlan. With the Los Angeles Angels using their specialized lineup for lefthanded pitchers, Quinlan got the start at third base (more) October 13, 2005 - LA Times Umpire Is Charged With the Error CHICAGO — For those of you who stopped screaming long enough to keep scoring at home, here's how it went. Error, blue. Error, blue. A double error. A four-base error. A Chicago-White-Sox-dancing-out-of-their-dugout-and-back-into-the-series error. (more) October 13, 2005 - LA Times It's a Wake-Up Call for White Sox CHICAGO -- The ball's not the only thing that might have changed direction. While the Angels were assured only of taking a 1-1 tie into extra innings Wednesday night, many of the Chicago White Sox took plate umpire Doug Eddings' ninth-inning call (more) October 13, 2005 - LA Times Scioscia Doesn't Figure to Risk Playing Ace CHICAGO — It has been done before. A team has won a World Series without its ace. But you have to go back to 1941, when the New York Yankees beat the Brooklyn Dodgers without injured No. 1 pitcher Lefty Gomez, to find the last team to do it. (more) October 13, 2005 - Chicago Tribune  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** Jenks' New Start When relief pitcher Bobby Jenks gets up to throw in the White Sox's bullpen, the temperature rises at U.S. Cellular Field. When Jenks enters games in the ninth inning, the volume also tends to spike, with fans chanting his name and rock music (more) October 13, 2005 - espn.com  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** Mr. Eddings ... you're guilty CHICAGO -- Hear ye, hear ye. The People's Court is now in session with the honorable Second Guesser presiding to hear testimony in the matter of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, California, North America et al v. Doug Eddings. (more) October 13, 2005 - Chicago Tribune  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** Get ready for Monkey business Anaheim has its Rally Monkey, the mystical creature known as "Marcel" who jumps up and down on the Angel Stadium video scoreboard whenever the Angels are in need of a late-inning comeback. Chicago has its Rally Mayor, the savvy politician known (more) October 13, 2005 - LA Times Angels Go Out on Strike CHICAGO — The Angels thought they had seen it all on Aug. 11, when closer Francisco Rodriguez missed a routine throw back from the catcher and Jason Kendall of the Oakland Athletics scampered home from third base with the winning run in the bottom (more) October 13, 2005 - LA Times Angels Lose Game in Bizarre Ending CHICAGO — As the baseball rolled toward the U.S. Cellular Field mound Wednesday night, A.J. Pierzynski was closing in on first base with two out in the bottom of the ninth inning. On deck for the Chicago White Sox, Joe Crede was returning to the dugout (more) October 13, 2005 - AP White Sox and Umpires 2, Angels 1 CHICAGO (AP) -- The ninth inning was over. And then it wasn't. And then Joe Crede gave the White Sox what is sure to go down as one of the most disputed victories in playoff history. Given a second chance when plate umpire Doug Eddings called strike three (more) October 12, 2005 - Press Release Angels World Series tickets on sale October 14 ANAHEIM -- The Angels, the American League West Division Champions, announced Wednesday that tickets for all 2005 World Series playoff games at Angel Stadium of Anaheim will go on sale Friday, Oct. 14, beginning at 10:00 a.m. (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Rodriguez finishes job CHICAGO - The error that opened the door for Chicago in the ninth inning was the kind of exasperating mistake that can suck the energy out of a pitcher. Frankie Rodriguez just got tougher. The Angels' closer shrugged off Chone Figgins' misplay (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Enterprise No Colon in Series CHICAGO - Bartolo Colon's right shoulder is in enough pain and the Angels are worried enough about it that he will not pitch in the American League Championship Series. Colon was left off the team's roster, a bad sign for the Angels, who are already (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Enterprise Angels have momentum CHICAGO - "If it's there, take it," John Lackey said, laughing as he finished off a Red Bull and throwing the empty can into the dugout at U. S. Cellular Field. He was talking about the energy drink, something none of the Angels was sure to turn down (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Telegram Byrd just wings it in the clutch CHICAGO - He does not throw lightning nor stand 6 feet 9. He couldn't intimidate the batboy. His nickname is not "Ace." Paul Byrd is a regular guy doing something quite remarkable by pitching effectively in the major leagues, who Tuesday night (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times Angels take care of their business CHICAGO - It was ridiculous, just absolutely silly. There would be no explaining it, if it weren't somehow so perfectly to form. The Angels had no business seeing Tuesday night's opener of their American League Championship Series, let alone (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Telegram Bad shoulder keeps Colon off ALCS roster CHICAGO - Bartolo Colon is not on the Angels' American League Championship Series roster because of an inflamed right shoulder and will undergo an MRI exam today. The Angels still hold out hope that Colon's injury isn't significant, and he can be (more) October 12, 2005 - Press-Telegram Resting their case CHICAGO - As the Angels spent the past couple of days rolling up their frequent-flier miles, the Chicago White Sox rested and waited. It was their reward for sweeping the defending World Series champion Boston Red Sox out of the playoffs, setting them (more) October 12, 2005 - Chicago Tribune  *** OUT OF TOWN VIEW *** Angels Steal 1 No. 3 hitter Jermaine Dye tried to generate some offense Tuesday night with a sixth-inning bunt attempt and catcher A.J. Pierzynski tried to steal second base in the seventh. Right idea, wrong players. On Tuesday they played out of sorts in a 3-2 loss (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times Anaheim Legal Bill: $1.1 Million The city of Anaheim has spent more than $1 million on its lawsuit against the Angels, raising the possibility that taxpayers could have nothing to show for the millions the team has contributed to the city treasury. (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times To Request, Anderson Says He'll Sleep On It CHICAGO — The Angels get a free luxury bus ride to the airport, someone taking care of their luggage, as many seats as they'd like on a private plane, whatever they want to eat, and everyone is concerned about how tired they must be. (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times Old Catcher Calls Another Good Game CHICAGO — The man responsible for another improbable Angel party was, as always, the last one to join it. Shoulders hunched, head down, his large frame draped in a wrinkled red jacket, Mike Scioscia climbed on to the field Tuesday with all the pomp of a g (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times White Sox Caught With Few Moves CHICAGO — Ozzie Guillen had tried to explain that his Chicago White Sox weren't all about small ball, the little game the American League forgot. The point was made when they slugged with the Boston Red Sox in the division series, and made again (more) October 12, 2005 - LA Times An Early-Byrd Special CHICAGO — For first baseman Darin Erstad, it was a cup of coffee, a Mountain Dew "and a whole lot of adrenaline." For reliever Scot Shields, it was "a couple of Cokes" and a splash of cold water on his face. For center fielder Steve Finley, it was (more) October 12, 2005 - AP Angels 3, Chisox 2 CHICAGO (AP) -- Three time zones in three nights. No matter, the Los Angeles Angels were plenty fresh thanks to Paul Byrd and his bullpen. Byrd pitched effectively in a pinch, Garret Anderson homered and baseball's most frequent flyers edged the Chicago (more) << Older Newer >>