Red Sox Had Teixeira In 1998, But He Chose School
The Red Sox landed Mark Teixeira when they drafted him in the ninth round of the 1998 draft, but he chose to attend Georgia Tech when his family and he learned how Boston landed him. Hunter: MLB Homer Drop Due To Testing
There were fewer home runs hit in 2008 than in any season since 2003, and Torii Hunter believes PED testing has contributed to the decline. Angels Will Host Red Sox In ALDS
The American League playoff picture began to take shape on Friday night as the Angels secured the best record in the league. Vlad Undergoes MRI On Troublesome Knee
Angels' outfielder Vladimir Guerrero underwent an MRI on his troublesome right knee on Monday, and nothing has changed, according to Los Angeles Daily News. Angels' 2009 Payroll To Be Around $120 Million
Arte Moreno and the Angels have had a hugely successful 2008 and will increase payroll this winter. Thigpen Sends K-Rod Congratulations For Record
Former White Sox closer Bobby Thigpen sent a note to Angels' reliever Francisco Rodriguez on Sunday to congratulate him for breaking his saves record, according to Associated Press. Record 58th Save For K-Rod
Francisco Rodriguez set the major league record with his 58th save this season, closing out the Angels’ 5-2 win over the Mariners on Saturday night, as reported by the Associated Press. Angels Will Be In On Sabathia This Winter
Several baseball people have told Sports Illustrated that the Los Angeles Angels have their eye on signing CC Sabathia this winter. K-Rod Ties Saves Record Against M's
Closer Francisco Rodriguez got the final three outs for his 57th save to tie Bobby Thigpen’s record, and the Angels beat the Mariners 7-4 on Thursday night in Aneheim, according to an Associated Press report. Angels Clinch Baseball's First Playoff Berth
The Angels clinched the first postseason berth in Major League Baseball on Wednesday with a 4-2 victory over the Yankees, according to Los Angeles Times. Hunter And Rodriguez Suspended Two Games
Torii Hunter and Ivan Rodriguez have received each two-game suspensions and undisclosed fines for their roles in a scuffle during Monday's game in Anaheim. Can Mets Afford K-Rod?
With closer Billy Wagner already out for 2009, there appears to be a possibilty that the Mets could make a play for Francisco Rodriguez, according to Bergen Record. Yankees Brawl With Angels, Still Lose
The Yankees showed some serious fight against the Angels on Monday night, but they still lost 12-1 in Los Angeles, according to New York Daily News. K-Rod Records 55th Save, Three Shy Of Record
Angels' closer Francisco Rodriguez recorded his 55th save of the season on Sunday against the White Sox and is now just three shy of the Major League record, according to MLB. K-Rod Says Leaving Angels Isn't A Done Deal
Angels closer Francisco Rodriguez said on Friday that leaving the team this winter isn't a forgone conclusion, according to Los Angeles Times.
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