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ANGELS AT PHILLIES Where: Citizens Bank Ballpark TV: Fox Sports West, 10 a.m. Did you know: After this series, the Angels won’t play in a National League park again until they go to Atlanta on June 13-15. THE PITCHERS RHP GARRETT RICHARDS (3-0,... View the full article

On Tuesday night, during a 4-3 win over the Phillies at Citizens Bank Park, Mike Trout and the Angels were lifted by Matt Shoemaker, who came up from Triple-A to hold the Phillies to two runs in five innings of a spot start, and Luis Jimenez, who contributed with his glove and his bat in the Philadelphia debut for Trout. View the full article

Video replay did not help Mike Scioscia get a call at third base overturned at Citizens Bank Park on Tuesday night, and the Phillies capitalized on it. Phillies manager Ryne Sandberg later lost a challenge on a force play at the plate. View the full article

PHILADELPHIA – On a night when Mike Trout was the main attraction, the Angels’ 4-3 victory over the Philadelphia Phillies ended up being decided by a couple little-known third basemen.The Angels’ Luis Jimenez drove in two runs and turned a... View the full article

Tuesday was all about Mike Trout's first Major League game in a city just 45 minutes away from his hometown of Millville, N.J. But Angels manager Mike Scioscia grew up in Upper Darby, Penn., which sits only about 10 miles from Citizens Bank Park. View the full article

The excitement has been building among the residents of Millville, N.J., who will finally get a chance to spill their emotions tonight when the Angels' starting center fielder and No. 2 hitter goes to the plate to hit in front of what will be anything but a visiting crowd in Philadelphia. View the full article

Angels 3- Blue Jays 7 Angels starter C. J. Wilson allowed five runs on five hits over six innings of work. Toronto’s Jose Bautista took Wilson deep for a three-run homer in the first inning, followed by a two-run shot by Brett Lawrie in the sixth. That was all the run support Blue Jays starter Mark Buehrle and the Toronto bullpen would need, holding the Halos to three runs on seven hits. Click here to download the scorecard. If your new to scoring baseball or just need help interpreting some of the markup, download the key here. View the full article

TORONTO – When the Angels play on Tuesday in Philadelphia, the town of Millville, N.J., will be pretty much empty.“I guess lock the doors in Millville,” Mike Trout said with a chuckle.A large portion of the town will be at Citizens Bank Park... View the full article

ANGELS AT PHILLIES Where: Citizens Bank Park TV: Fox Sports West, 4 p.m. Did you know: Although much of the attention is on Mike Trout returning to the area, Mike Scioscia also grew up outside Philadelphia. Phillies update: As a team that relies on... View the full article

TORONTO – It didn’t take C.J. Wilson to long to give up more earned runs than any other Angels starter gave up in this four-game series.Just three batters into the game, Wilson had allowed three runs. The Angels went on to lose, 7-3, to the... View the full article

TORONTO - As expected, Matt Shoemaker got the call to start for the Angels on Tuesday, the spot vacated when Hector Santiago was moved to the bullpen.Shoemaker, 27, has started one game in the majors, pitching five scoreless innings last September... View the full article

Matt Shoemaker will take the mound against the Phillies in Philadelphia on Tuesday, manager Mike Scioscia told reporters prior to Monday's game. It will be his first start of the year with the Angels. View the full article

Another Angels third baseman is going on the shelf. Ian Stewart was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday one day after he was hit on the left hand by a pitch from Blue Jays reliever Aaron Loup. X-rays came back negative, but the 29-year-old's hand was badly bruised. View the full article

Second Baseman Sherman Johnson tops this week's Angels Prospect Hotlist By: Adrian Noche, AngelsWin.com Columnist - 1.) Sherman Johnson, 2B, Inland Empire 66ers Past 10 games: .390 AVG 16 H 4 Doubles 0 Triples 1 HR 6 SB Overall: .294/.394/.440 Sherman Johnson is continuing to make his case as a future lead-off hitter for the Angels. Johnson has demonstrated above-average plate discipline and also versatility in the field (has played OF, 3B, 2B and SS) since being drafted in 2012 out of Florida State. His skill-set is garnering him comparisons to former Angels table-setter Chone Figgins. The one question about Johnson so far has been his ability to hit for a solid average. He has answered that question this year with the 66ers by hitting for an average of .294. Johnson has done it all in his last 10 games, slashing a line of .390/.438/.661. Johnson scored 7 runs, while also driving in 10 as a leadoff hitter. As a matter of fact, his 25 runs and 25 RBIs lead the team. He finally saw his 9-game hitting streak end on Sunday. 2.) Jose Rondon, SS, Inland Empire 66ers Past 10 games: .429 AVG 18 H 6 Doubles 1 Triple 0 HR 0 SB Overall: .330/.360/.408 Johnson’s double play partner comes in at #2 of this prospect hotlist. Jose Rondon brought his average all the way up to .331 with a memorable week highlighted by three straight games in which he had at least 3 hits. In his past 10 games, Rondon hit for a .428 batting average and began to show solid pop with 6 doubles and a triple. Take into account the fact that Rondon just turned 20 in March makes his play even more impressive. If I were to nitpick, Rondon has been striking out more and walking less, but that is understandable considering the level of competition he is facing at his age. Rondon has been unfazed by the aggressive approach the Angels have taken in moving him through the organization so far. 3.) Elliot Morris, SP, Burlington Bees Last two starts: 0-0 11.2 IP 0.77 ERA 9 H 4 BB 11 SO 1.11 WHIP .209 BAA Overall: 2-1 2.43 ERA 29.2 IP 19 H 11 BB 32 SO 1.01 WHIP .181 BAA Elliot Morris, the Angels 4th round pick in 2013, continued to prove to everyone this week that he is the best pitcher on this Bees staff. Morris only allowed 1 earned run in 11.2 innings pitched this week while striking out a respectable 22% of the batters he faced. Hitters failed to get solid contact off of Morris in his last two starts, as only a minuscule 3% of balls put in play were line drives. Unfortunately, Morris ended up with no-decisions in both of his starts this week. 4.) Kyle McGowin, SP, Inland Empire 66ers Last two starts: 0-1 14.1 IP 3.13 ERA 11 H 3 BB 13 SO 0.976 WHIP .211 BAA Overall: 1-3 2.09 ERA 47.2 IP 38 H 38 H 12 BB 39 SO 1.05 WHIP .220 BAA Kyle McGowin came into this season as a sleeper on many Angels top prospect lists. It is safe to say this sleeper has woken up from his slumber. After a huge workload at Savannah State, the Angels decided to take it easy on McGowin once they drafted him in the 5th round of the 2013 amateur draft. This year, they decided to unleash the beast. He pitched the best game of his professional career this Saturday. He hurled 8.0 innings of 1-run ball while only allowing 2 hits and a walk. McGowin struck out a season-high 9 batters and retired 11 batters in a row on TWO separate occasions. He could very well be the organization’s top pitching prospect at the end of this year. 5.) Nate Smith, SP, Inland Empire 66ers Last two starts: 1-1 13.1 IP 9 H 2 BB 11 SO 2.02 ERA 0.825 WHIP .195 BAA Overall: 5-3 2.95 ERA 42.2 IP 31 H 11 BB 36 SO 0.98 WHIP .200 BAA Taken in the 8th round of the 2013 draft, Nate Smith signed quickly and was able to pitch well in 35 innings in Orem. Skipping Low-A ball along with McGowin, Smith is showing no signs of struggles. Over his last two starts, hitters are hitting a measly .195 against him and has allowed only two walks in 13.1 innings pitched. Without the blessing of a mid-90s fastball, the southpaw from Furman University relies mainly off his solid command and off-speed pitches. It wouldn’t surprise me to see Smith move quickly through the organization. One thing is for sure, much needed starting pitching depth is on its way. 6.) Harrison Cooney, SP, Burlington Bees Last two starts: 0-1 11.2 IP 2.31 ERA 9 H 2 BB 5 SO 0.94 WHIP .209 AVG Overall: 2-2 1 SV 28.2 IP 1.57 ERA 14 BB 17 SO 1.11 WHIP .173 AVG After primarily being used as a reliever in college, the Angels have used Cooney as both a starter and a reliever. After 2 appearances from the pen to start the year, the Angels moved Cooney into the rotation. They must be pleased with the results as Cooney boasts a 1.57 ERA and has not given up a single home run this year. Cooney’s outing on May 3rd was the first time he has given up more than 1 earned run, giving up 3 in 5.2 innings pitched. Cooney is yet another member of the 2013 draft class. 7.) Mark Shannon, OF, Inland Empire 66ers Past 10 games: .406 AVG 13 H 2 Doubles 0 Triple 1 HR 4 SB Overall: .320/.351/.504 Called up to High-A on May 3rd, Mark Shannon continued to do more of the same with the 66ers. He is currently on an 8-game hitting streak where he is batting .406 with 2 doubles and a home run. He is also a perfect 4-4 in stolen base attempts. Shannon has the look of a solid fourth outfielder. A two-way player in college, Shannon has the speed to roam centerfield and the arm strength to man the corner outfield positions as well. 8.) Michael Clevinger, SP, Inland Empire 66ers Last two starts: 1-0 10.1 IP 7 H 3 BB 12 SO 3.48 ERA 0.967 WHIP .189 AVG Overall: 3-0 29.0 IP 2.48 ERA 19 H 8 BB 33 SO 0.931 WHIP .184 AVG Proving that his injuries are no longer bothering him, Michael Clevinger was promoted to High-A Inland Empire after 5 stellar starts at Low-A Burmington. Clevinger put up a quality start in his first appearance in High-A, pitching 5.0 innings and striking out 6 batters while giving up 3 earned runs. Clevinger will need to prove that he can have a full healthy season under his belt and if he does, he could shoot up top prospect lists behind an arsenal that features a solid fastball and three quality off-speed pitches. 9.) Kody Eaves, 2B, Burlington Bees Past 10 Games: .326 AVG 14 H 6 Doubles 1 Triple 1 HR 2 SB Overall: .293/.357/.450 Kody was chosen in the 16th round of the 2012 First-Year Player Draft out of Pasadena Memorial High School. He was drafted for his raw power potential and began to display it this week by ripping 6 doubles, 1 triple and his first homer of the year to the tune of a .581 slugging percentage. What makes Kody so interesting is the fact that he is the Bee's leadoff hitter as well, displaying above-average speed with 13 stolen bases while only being caught twice. Kody joins Lindsey, Yarbrough and Johnson in the group of talented second baseman prospects in the Angels organization. 10.) Alex Yarbrough, 2B, Arkansas Travelers Past 10 games: .302 AVG 13 H 4 Doubles 0 Triples 0 HR 0 SB Overall: .301/.313/.371 Alex Yarbrough has done nothing but hit since being drafted in the 4th round of the 2012 amateur draft. This year is no different as Yarbrough finds himself among the league leaders in batting average, hits and doubles. In his last 10 games, Yarbrough hit for average (.302) with solid gap power (6 doubles) while drawing the base-on-balls sparingly (1). With a surplus of second baseman prospects, it will be interesting to see the approach the Angels take heading into the trade deadline. Minor League Affiliates Report: Triple-A Salt Lake Bees The Angels’ AAA affiliate had one horrible week, going 0-7 and sitting in last place in the PCL. Losing their top hitters in Green, Navarro and Cron have caused the Bees offense to struggle. Fan-favorite J.B. Shuck has been trying his best to earn a ticket back to Anaheim hitting .400 since his demotion (Nice try J.B.). Top prospect Taylor Lindsey has yet to break out and put on the PCL hitting performance we all expected him to have. To his credit, he continues to show improved plate discipline with 17 walks to 20 strikeouts. Starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker put up his best line of the year pitching 7.0 innings of 2-run ball while striking out 11. Rehabbing Dane De La Rosa appeared in 4 games, pitching 4.2 innings with 3 strikeouts, 3 walks and 2 earned runs. Double-A Arkansas Travelers Arkansas split 6 games this week with a record of 3 wins and 3 losses. Overall, they are 1 game behind first place with a record of 17-19. So far this season, Kaleb Cowart has either been red hot or ice cold at the plate. He has cooled off some since hitting .406 last week with just an average of .157, dropping his season average to .254. Catcher Jett Bandy and outfielder Zach Borenstein have been heating up as of late while Brian Hernandez continues to be the most consistent offensive player for the Travs not named Alex Yarbrough. Shortstop prospect Eric Stamets is currently on the 7-Day DL. Michael Roth has been sharp in his two starts this week, only giving up 2 earned runs in 12.2 innings pitched. Mark Sappington continued to struggle with control this week, allowing 6 walks in 5.0 innings pitched. Former Indipendent-Ball pitcher Drew Rucinski pitched a gem in his lone start of the week, going 6.0 innings of shutout baseball while striking out 7 and continues to be the lone bright spot in a shaky pitching staff. Both R.J. Alvarez and Cam Bedrosian have been dominant (as usual) in limited appearances this week, only having one appearance each. Alvarez pitched a perfect inning while striking out two and Bedrosian sent the deuces wild with 2.0 hitless innings with 2 strikeouts and 2 walks. High-A Inland Empire 66ers The 66ers played everyday this week and had a record of 3-4, putting them last in the Cal League. 1st baseman Wade Hinkle returned to the lineup this week after a DL stint and should add some production to an offense that is led by the likes of the aforementioned Rondon and Johnson. Outfielder Riley Good has been hitting the ball well since a brief stint with the Salt Lake Bees. He is hitting .417 in three games with the 66ers. The 66er’s pitching staff is a good one; led by Kyle McGowin, Nate Smith, Michael Clevinger and Tyler DeLoach. Deloach allowed more than 3 earned runs for the first time this season in a 5.0 inning start that saw him give up 4 earned runs with 7 strikeouts. There are plenty of interesting bullpen arms in Chris O’Grady, Austin Adams, Kurt Spomer and Dan Reynolds. In a combined 14.1 innings pitched this week, they have only allowed 1 earned run. Low-A Burlington Bees The Bees struggled this week (1-5) and are currently on a 4-game losing streak. The Bees are 9 games out of 1st place with an overall record of 16-18. On offense, outfielders Chad Hinshaw and Mike Fish have been hitting the ball well. Starting pitcher Garrett Nuss allowed more than 3 earned runs (5) for the first time this season. The Bees bullpen has struggled without Joey Krehbiel (7-Day DL) while Alan Busenitz got the save for their lone win this week. Overall, Alan Busenitz has been sharp this season with a 2.50 ERA in 18.0 innings pitched this season. View the full article

Angels 9 - Blue Jays 3 Hank Conger delivered three hits and five RBI behind starter Jered Weaver’s solid performance. Weaver pitched six and a third innings allowing just one earned run on four hits as Conger went 3-4 at the plate including a three-run home run in sixth inning. For the third straight game the Halos offense knocked out Toronto’s starting pitcher in five innings or less. Click here to download the scorecard. If your new to scoring baseball or just need help interpreting some of the markup, download the key here. View the full article

Angels at Blue Jays Where: Rogers CentreTV: Fox Sports West, 4 p.m.Did you know: Raul Ibanez leads the majors with 11 RBI in the eighth inning or later.THE PITCHERS LHP C.J. WILSON (4-2, 3.21)Wilson will be making his 142nd start since the... View the full article

TORONTO – Jered Weaver earned plenty of admirers in the Angels clubhouse for what he did on the mound.And the way he left it.In the seventh inning of the Angels’ 9-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays on Sunday, Weaver essentially told pitching... View the full article

TORONTO – Ian Stewart may be the next Angels player headed to the disabled list.Stewart came out of Sunday’s game in the seventh inning, after a pitch his left hand while it was still on the bat. Intial X-rays were normal, but Stewart said it... View the full article

TORONTO – Mike Morin got a special Mother’s Day present for his mom: a trip to Toronto.Morin surprised his mother, Leatha Cline, by paying for her to fly from Kansas City for this weekend’s series against the Blue Jays.“You never know, this... View the full article

TORONTO – The Angels starting pitchers are on a roll, and Jered Weaver is leading the way.Weaver worked into the seventh inning, allowing one run, in the Angels’ 9-3 victory over the Toronto Blue Jays today.The Angels have won the first three... View the full article

Angels third baseman Ian Stewart was forced to leave Sunday's contest against the Blue Jays in the seventh inning after taking a pitch off his left hand/wrist. View the full article

Left-hander Sean Burnett, who is recovering from left elbow surgery, began a rehab assignment with Double-A Arkansas on Saturday, while Dane De La Rosa made his fourth rehab appearance with Triple-A Salt Lake. View the full article

Angels manager Mike Scioscia returned to the club Sunday after a two-game absence, which saw bench coach Dino Ebel fill in as the team's skipper. View the full article

Many Angels -- including Ian Stewart and Howie Kendrick -- used pink bats for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays in honor of breast cancer awareness and Mother's Day. View the full article

TORONTO – As long as Toronto is looking for a new mayor, maybe John McDonald ought to take a crack at it.McDonald, who spent seven seasons with the Blue Jays, is apparently still quite a favorite among the locals, who greeted him with a rousing... View the full article