May 24, 2013

Rangers riding high

Matt Harrison

The Texas Rangers (56-37) still have plenty of games left against the Los Angeles Angels (51-44), but they've built a nice cushion atop the AL West. The Rangers may have a chance to make their lead a season-high seven games Sunday night when Matt Harrison looks to become the AL's second 13-game winner (8:05 p.m. EDT). The Angels opened as -115 home favorites and the total checked in at 8 (Source: SportsOptions). With 10 games left against the Angels following … [Read more...]

Rangers to face Jerggernaut in Anaheim

Jered Weaver

Jered Weaver's only loss this season came on the road to the Texas Rangers back in May. It figures to be a different story in Anaheim, where he's never lost to Texas. The Los Angeles Angels ace looks to improve to 8-0 at home against the Rangers (55-36) on Friday night to start a three-game set between the AL West's best teams (10:05 p.m. EDT). The Angels are -140 favorites and the total have been pegged at 7 1/2 (Source: SportsOptions). Weaver (11-1, 2.26 … [Read more...]

Trout, Angels angle for win in Detroit

LA Angels rookie Mike Trout

Mike Trout may be a rookie, but he's the AL's top hitter. The Detroit Tigers (47-43) are learning why. After leading the Los Angeles Angels (49-41) to their most lopsided road win in more than eight years, Trout looks to continue his torrid hitting and spark another victory over the Tigers on Wednesday night (7:05 p.m. EDT). The Angels opened as -121 favorites and the total logged in at 9 (Source: SportsOptions). Trout leads the AL with a .355 average and 30 … [Read more...]