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Los Angeles Angels Team Up to End Alzheimer’s

Saturday afternoon the Los Angeles Angels teamed up the Alzheimer Association of Orange County (AAOC)and welcomed them to the Big A, before the game for their first annual “Walk to End Alzheimer’s...

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Collin Cowgill Nears Comeback from Injury

Collin Cowgill is on his way back to Anaheim. He started his minor league rehabilitation games in the minors this week. Playing for the Los Angeles Angels single-A affiliate Inland Empire 66ers. Where...

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Los Angeles Angels bring up hot-hitting Kaleb Cowart from Triple-A

Angels’ made a somewhat surprising move Tuesday afternoon, when they had newly obtained 3rd baseman Connor Gillaspie, designated for assignment (DFA).Gillaspie was brought over from the Chicago White...

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Open Letter to Los Angeles Angels Baseball Fans

This is an open letter to all of the people who call themselves Los Angeles Angels baseball fans but who said the season was over in August. The “die hard” fans that turned their back on the team and...

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Los Angeles Angels Seeking New Pitching Coach Apply Within?

By now you have probably heard that the Angels’ new general manager, Billy Eppler has made his presence known in Anaheim. Tuesday, Eppler did what many Angel fans have been hoping someone would do for...

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Los Angeles Angels lose their ‘Groove’ relieving Don Baylor of his duties.

Angels’ new general manager Billy Eppler was not quite done when he informed long time Halos pitching coach Mike Butcher that Butcher and the club would be parting ways. Eppler had similar news for...

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Los Angeles Angels first basemen grades

If you have been following Halo Hangout this week, then by now you have probably realized we are discussing each position and giving everyone who played a significant role there a grade for the 2015...

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Los Angeles Angels’ Johnny Giavotella looks to build on strong 2015 season

  Enteringthe 2015 season, the Los Angeles Angels had a big question: who would play second base? During the winter, former General Manager Jerry Dipoto traded the long-time Angels’ second baseman...

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Former Angel Tommy Hanson dead at 29

Rumors have been swirling around the internet today that former Braves and Angels starting pitcher Tommy Hanson was in a coma today. Sports Director Zach Klein of ABC-TV Atlanta has reported that...

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OC Dugout has great deals on Angels memorabilia and more

I was eight years old when I went to my first baseball camp. It was hosted by Chapman University at Hart Park in the great City of Orange, California. The great thing about this camp was it was not...

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Los Angeles Angels still haven’t added the big name to the Big A

If you’re questioning the Los Angeles Angels’ latest offseason moves, then you’re in good company. As Angel fans, we have been expecting a big splash from our new front office this offseason. So far,...

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Los Angeles Angels fill one hole … sort of

The Los Angeles Angels’ goal this offseason seems to be to disappoint their fans. If that is indeed their goal, then they are indeed achieving it. When initial reports came out that the Angels had...

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Los Angeles Angels ace Jered Weaver isn’t done yet

There is lots that can be said about the Los Angeles Angels’ 6-foot-7-inch right-handed pitcher Jered Weaver. Last year was certainly one of his toughest seasons. Weaver battled through injuries, which...

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Los Angeles Angels ace Garrett Richards gets a raise

Arbitration is an ugly thing. Luckily for both sides, the Los Angeles Angels and projected staff ace Garrett Richards were able to avoid it. With lots of talk about arbitration going on this time of...

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Everybody loves Rey… who is Rey?

As one Navarro bids Anaheim adieu, another one looks to take his place. Meet Rey Navarro. Navarro is a 26-year old Puerto Rican second baseman who was drafted in 2007 by the Arizona Diamondbacks and is...

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Los Angeles Angels add veteran infielder Cliff Pennington to bolster defense

Clifton Randolph Pennington- say it with a British accent and the name sounds quite regal. However, it is not baseball royalty the Angels signed to a two year, 3.75 million dollar deal this offseason....

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Angels have a gem in newest star Andrelton Simmons

“Everything the light touches… that is your range at shortstop, Simba.” Ok, so maybe that isn’t quite what Mufasa said to Simba in Disney’s movie the Lion King but for our case it reigns true. Perhaps...

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Where does the Shoe fit in 2016 Angels?

In the past 2 seasons we have seen two different Matt Shoemaker’s. In 2014 we got a 27 year old rookie who surprised everybody going 16-4 with a 3.04 earned run average (ERA) and was runner-up for the...

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What Albert Pujols will the Angels get in 2016?

As we start the 5th season of the Albert Pujols era in Anaheim, we again start to ask ourselves the same questions. How will he return from this offseason surgery? Which Albert Pujols will we get this...

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Former Angel Tony Phillips dies at age 56

Former Angels utility man Tony Phillips was found dead on Wednesday as a result of an apparent heart attack, in Arizona. Phillips spent two separate stints with the Angels. The full 1995 season and...

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