Angels can't hit their way out of a tailspin, lose to Houston, 3-1

Joe Blanton pitches well enough to have a chance at his first win of the season, but Angels batters don't come up with timely hits.

Angels have no big player moves at hand to help them turn around

GM Jerry Dipoto doesn't say whether he would consider firing Mike Scioscia or Mike Butcher. But he says: 'We all got ourselves in this position. We're all going to find a way out.'

Angels are outmatched by lowly Astros in 7-6 defeat

Catcher Hank Conger commits three errors and C.J. Wilson gives up a three-run homer as the Angels fall to 11-21.

Josh Hamilton staying calm in face of his deep slump

The Angels outfielder is batting only .202, but he says he says it doesn't help him to get angry about it. 'I need to keep working,' he says, 'and when it clicks it will click.'

Seeing what there is to see, and hearing too much, at Angel Stadium

It isn't the easiest place to get to, and the baseball isn't the greatest, but a good time still can be had on a pleasant Anaheim evening. Bring earplugs, though.

Mike Trout is focused on Angels' performance, not his stats

Outfielder, the American League rookie of the year in 2012, is rebounding from a slow start this season but is more worried about the Angels' poor record.

Angels' Mark Trumbo doesn't want to be labeled

He has hit home runs in five of his last seven games after hitting only two in the previous 24 games but doesn't like being categorized as a streaky slugger.

Angels match futility mark with 8-4 loss to Baltimore

They squander a 3-1 lead and drop to 11-20, equaling their worst 31-game start. 'We dug ourselves a hole again,' Mike Scioscia says.

From the hire point, the descent can be sudden for L.A. coaches

If you want to coach a major sports program in Los Angeles these days, lose your sense of pride, find your sense of humor and prepare to spend every waking hour apologizing for not being Phil Jackson.

Struggling Josh Hamilton is held out of Angels' starting lineup

Mike Scioscia calls it '100% a mental day' but the outfielder pinch-hits and flies out against Baltimore.

Tactical moves prove costly for Angels

Mike Scioscia gives up the DH spot in one switch and then is forced to pinch-hit for the pitcher, which then leads to a 5-4 loss to Baltimore in 10 innings.

Angels try to shore up bullpen with Garrett Richards

Mike Scioscia shuffles Angels pitching, putting Richards in relief role and moving Jerome Williams into the starting rotation.

Jason Vargas goes the distance in shutout win over Orioles, 4-0

Angels pitcher gives up just three hits. Mark Trumbo and Mike Trout knock out home runs.

Scott Downs might go on disabled list

Left-hander was injured Wednesday against Oakland. Ryan Madson and Kevin Jepsen are probably weeks away from returning.

Joe Blanton's best still not enough for Angels

He goes eight innings to give the bullpen a break, but Angels manage only four hits in a 5-1 loss to Chris Tillman and the Baltimore Orioles.

Angels pull out all the stops to beat Athletics, 5-4

Mike Scioscia pushes C.J. Wilson to 123 pitches and has closer Ernesto Frieri work 12/3 innings, decisions that help the Angels end a losing streak at four games.

Angels nearly run into disaster in 5-4 win over A's

They beat the Athletics but not before making costly baserunning blunders in the eighth inning.