After defeating the Rangers 4-3 on Saturday, the Angels magic number to clinch the AL West title is just nine with a month left in the season, according to Associated Press.
They have won the AL West title in three of the past four years.
Torii Hunter stole a home run away from the Rangers for the second-straight game, and the Angels put together a couple of rallies to win the game.
"I think I may have been done it back-to-back a couple of times, but that's exciting, man," Hunter said. "How does that happen? The ball goes 5-10 inches over the wall two days in a row. That's pretty impressive. I'm just happy to be able to use that glove. That's what (owner) Arte (Moreno) got me over here for."
Closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 53rd save of the season.
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The Angels continue to pursue a veteran shortstop as insurance in case Erick Aybar is injured as the deadline is just five days away.
The team has targeted three Toronto players, slick-fielding John McDonald, former Angel David Eckstein and Marco Scutaro, as well as Baltimore's Juan Castro and Cleveland's Jamey Carroll.
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The Angels are looking for depth at shortstop for the stretch run and could be looking to bring David Eckstein back to the team, according to Los Angeles Times.
"We're looking, we're surveying the landscape, and nothing has materialized," General Manager Tony Reagins said. "But if we see an opportunity to improve, we'll pursue it."
The Angels have targeted three Blue Jays, John McDonald, Eckstein, and Marco Scutaro as well as Baltimore's Juan Castro and Cleveland's Jamey Carroll.
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Angels Aug 2008 Archive
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MLB.com | Aug 25, 2008
Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 50th save of the season on Sunday in the Angels' 5-3 win over the Twins.
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The Rocky Mountain News | Aug 22, 2008
Astros' catcher Brad Ausmus has said that he won't return to Houston next season, but that doesn't mean he's definitely going to retire.
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The Tampa Tribune | Aug 21, 2008
Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez notched a club-record 48th save on Wednesday night in a victory over the Rays.
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ESPN | Aug 18, 2008
Tropical Storm Fay, which was expected to continue gaining momentum on Monday afternoon, could reach hurricane force when it reaches Florida's Golf Coast on Tuesday.
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MLB.com | Aug 16, 2008
Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia isn't going to alter his managerial plans in order to secure home field advantage in this fall's postseason.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 15, 2008
Mark Teixeira is enjoying his time with the Angels, even though he could leave the team via free agency this winter.
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The Los Angeles Times | Aug 14, 2008
Angels' Manager Mike Scioscia has defended his use of Francisco Rodriguez amid claims that he has been padding the closer's save total.
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Los Angeles Times | Aug 14, 2008
Angels' manager Mike Scioscia has been accused by some of padding Francisco Rodriguez's statistics by bringing the closer into Tuesday night's game.
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The New York Post | Aug 10, 2008
Ian Kennedy wasn't phased by his poor outing against the Angels on Friday night and his comments after the loss have yet to be forgotten.
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Baltimore Sun | Aug 7, 2008
Mark Teixeira has always given a consistent answer when asked about playing for his hometown Orioles.