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Baseball Beat July 06, 2009 The Mid-Season Report By Rich Lederer With all but eight teams having played 81 games thus far, it's fair to say that the 2009 Major League Baseball season is at the halfway point.
Texas Rangers' Ian Kinsler trying to grind out of slump
By JEFF WILSON ANAHEIM, Calif. - It's too late now to give Ian Kinsler a game off, even though he could use a day on the bench to rest his body and his mind.The Texas Rangers are in the midst of a critical seven-game road trip against the teams directly ahead of them and behind them in the American League West standings.They need Kinsler in the ...
Angels power past Texas, snap Rangers' five-game win streak
Jeff Mathis belted a three-run homer and Jered Weaver tossed seven strong innings to lead the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim past the Texas Rangers, 9-4, in the opener of a three-game series at Angel Stadium.
Mickelson's mother also diagnosed with breast cancer
Phil Mickelson's mother, Mary, has been diagnosed with breast cancer, only about a month and a half after his wife was diagnosed with the same disease.
Texas at L.A. Angels . The top teams in the AL West open a three-game series with the Rangers sending Kevin Millwood to the mound to face Jered Weaver .
After the Los Angeles Angels were swept at Rangers Ballpark last month, the two-time defending AL West champions said it was too early for any statements in the division race.
Millville senior center fielder Mike Trout, who was selected 25th overall by the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim in the recent Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft, is expected to begin his professional baseball career this week in Arizona.
He recorded a victory for the fifth time in six starts. . No information available at this time .
Hunter homers to cap eight-run second inning
Torii Hunter homered to cap an eight-run second inning and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Arizona Diamondbacks 12-3 Friday night.
Rich Hill: the do-it-all manLeft-hander Rich Hill wasnt about to lose this game.
Halladay nudging ever closer to return
Toronto Blue Jays ace Roy Halladay threw in the bullpen Tuesday afternoon at the Rogers Centre and is on schedule to return to the rotation next Monday against the Tampa Bay Rays.
Palmer faces Lincecum, former mates
Matt Palmer and Tim Lincecum are no strangers. They were teammates for a spell at Triple-A Fresno in 2007.
Angels try to rebound in finale vs. Dodgers
Pitcher Jered Weaver #36 of the the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws against Los Angeles Dodgers on May 22, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Saturday's Texas Rangers spotlight: Kevin Millwood
Texas manager Ron Washington doesn't have a vote in what pitchers make the All-Star team.
Weaver brothers square off at Angel Stadium
Pitcher Jered Weaver #36 of the the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim throws against Los Angeles Dodgers on May 22, 2009 at Dodger Stadium in Los Angeles, California.
Jeff Weaver vs. Jered Weaver in brotherly matchup
Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Jered Weaver celebrates the last out in a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, Sunday, June 14, 2009, in Anaheim, Calif.
Greinke, Halladay and Weaver Headline Top Pitchers of 2009
1. Zack Greinke - Kansas City Royals - Greinke has been lights out this year. He leads the majors with a 1.72 ERA and is sporting a record of 8-2 this year.
Palmer takes hill for Angels in San Fran
Angels' starter Matt Palmer will have to be on his game if he wants to win his seventh straight start.
Weaver blanks Padresas Angels notch sweep
Kevin Kouzmanoff makes a catch while being backed up by shortstop Luis Rodriguez.
San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Angels Betting Odds & Stats
The San Diego Padres and the Los Angeles Angels will both be trying to pick up a win on Sunday when they battle at Angel Stadium .