At the beginning of August, Jepsen traveled to Beijing to play on the U.S. Olympic Baseball Team, pitching 5 2/3 scoreless innings over four appearances to help the Americans bring home the bronze, an experience he'll 'never forget.' Then he made his

Juan Rivera started in right field in place of Guerrero, who is expected back Tuesday in Oakland. 'I think there's certain games when guys are going to go out there maybe banged up to where they can bring some of their game, but not all of it,' said

Such is life as a backup in the American League, but Angels manager Mike Scioscia likes having a player such as Quinlan at the ready, such as when Chone Figgins got hit by a pitch on his elbow on Monday and Scioscia needed a third baseman. 'I think

The trio's efforts Saturday night helped the Angles win their fourth straight game -- 5-2 over the Mariners at Angel Stadium -- and six of seven to push them a season-high 34 games over .500. Rivera, starting in place of Vladimir Guerrero (right knee) in

He threw a wicked 3-2 changeup that Raul Ibanez swung through with runners at second and third in a 5-2 game, leading the emotional closer to drop to his knees and point to the sky after picking up save No. 58 of the season. With that pitch, Rodriguez

STAR ON YOUR TEAM?It was nice mythology built around how Alex Rodriguez and the Yankees decided to come back together last offseason. And, yes, the word is 'mythology.' Mainly because Rodriguez claimed he returned only because what he wanted most was to

(UPI) - James Shields gave up five hits in eight scoreless innings Saturday, pacing Tampa Bay's 7-1 win over the New York Yankees in the opener of a doubleheader. It was Tampa Bay's third straight win. Shields (13-8) did not walk a batter, fanned six and