Jered Weaver News

For the majority of this season, Dan Haren looked nothing like the pitcher that had been touted as a #1A to Jered Weaver's ace status during last season.

The Los Angeles Angels are lost. They have Albert Pujols as their first baseman and he's only hit four homers.

Alberto Callaspo hit a go-ahead two-run double in the 11th inning against Justin Norberto to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 win vs.

OAKLAND – Manny Ramirez will play along the shores of the Sacramento River on Friday night for the River Cats, but his steroid-tainted hitting skills are desperately needed in Oakland.

Cleveland 4, Detroit 2: Jason Kipnis had three hits and scored the go-ahead run in the eighth.

Alberto Callaspo had a clutch 2 RBI double with two outs in the 11th inning to "break open" a 1-1 tie.

The Los Angeles Angels ' Jered Weaver is widely considered one of baseball's top pitchers and the Oakland Athletics are one of the majors' weakest-hitting teams.

Los Angeles Angels' Albert Pujols reacts after popping out to end the top half of the eighth inning of a Major League Baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Monday, May 21, 2012 at O.co Coliseum in Oakland, Calif.

On May 6, Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Cole Hamels delivered what he called a purpose pitch right into the back of Washington Nationals prized prospect Bryce Harper, and then foolishly admitted after the game that the pitch was indeed intentional.

As we round the quarter pole of the major league season, six starting pitchers are a perfect 4-0 at home.

Then, with only two outs separating the Detroit ace from yet another rare achievement, Verlander threw a breaking ball just off the outside corner, and Josh Harrison hit a soft line drive to center field for a single.

The Los Angeles Angels continue their road trip against the Oakland Athletics in a matchup of AL West foes.

Since the last time we saw him, Albert Pujols is doing quite a bit better at the plate, though his numbers will surely remain pretty terrible until a good bit of the season has gone.

At the beginning of the season, I, as well as many other people, expected to see that Angels and the Texas Rangers battling all season for the top of the American League West.

San Diego fans got to see up close what the Padres could have had if they'd have taken Jered Weaver instead of Matt Bush with the No.

Jered Weaver and two relievers combined on a three-hitter, Mike Trout had an RBI triple among his three hits and the Los Angeles Angels beat the San Diego Padres 4-2 in their first regular-season visit to Petco Park.

Two outs were all that separated Justin Verlander from yet another rare achievement - and an exclusive club that includes Cy Young, Nolan Ryan and only three other pitchers.

The beginning of interleague play might be the ideal way for Jered Weaver to bounce back from his worst start of the season.

A full week has passed since I last updated my American League Cy Young rankings.

Smith column: Chris Corbin, 12, of Upland, made a wish to the Southern California Hospice Foundation to go to a baseball game and be able to meet the players.