The Angels return home to the Big A with a six game winning streak under their belts as they take on the NL West leading Dodgers. This should be a very entertaining three game series with the Halos playing their best baseball of the season. The pitching match ups are intriguing, especially Saturday’s duel between the Weaver brothers.
Vladimir Guerrero has started testing his throwing arm and says he could be ready to play defense in “a couple weeks“.
Scott Miller of CBS Sportsline profiles manager Mike Scioscia.
Mike Napoli has begun to come out of his slump with a big performance in San Francisco. He credits encouragement from Mickey Hatcher and Torii Hunter as a reason for his turn around.
Los Angeles is one of a few teams taking a look at pitcher Pedro Martinez. SI.com’s Jon Heyman makes a vague comment on Twitter that the Angels may be concerned about John Lackey.
OC Register’s Mark Saxon takes a look at the season Chone Figgins is having as he approaches free agency.
LA Times Bill Shaikin also looks at Figgins friendship with Dodger Juan Pierre.
The Angels have surprising bullpen depth says Mike DiGiovanna.
Up Next : Dodgers at Angels
TV: FS-W (Fri), KCOP (Sat), ESPN
Radio: KLAA 830, KFWB, KWKW 1330
Chad Billingsley (9-3, 2.72) vs Joe Saunders (7-4, 3.66)
Jeff Weaver (3-1, 3.72) vs Jered Weaver (7-2, 2.08)
Clayton Kershaw (3-5, 4.13) vs John Lackey (2-2, 6.10)
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