http://www.mail.com/people/26164-josh-hamilton.html Mail.com - the best personalized free web-based Email en en http://sec-s.uicdn.com/mail.com/2.28/img/mailcom_logo_rss.png http://www.mail.com/people/26164-josh-hamilton.html http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101862-trout-hits-cycle-drives-5-angels-rout-ms.html ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements. Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple his first two times up, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mari... Wed, 22 May 2013 06:19:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2101862-trout-hits-cycle-drives-5-angels-rout-ms.html 2013-05-22T06:19:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080962-sale-throws-1-hitter-white-sox-beat-angels-3-0.html CHICAGO (AP) — The Chicago White Sox needed a big start from ace Chris Sale, and he nearly gave them something historic. Sale took a perfect game into the seventh inning before finishing with a one-hitter, and Chicago beat the Los Angeles Angels 3-0 on Sunday night to avoid a three-game sweep. The left-hander retired the first 19 batters he faced before M... Mon, 13 May 2013 04:17:03 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2080962-sale-throws-1-hitter-white-sox-beat-angels-3-0.html 2013-05-13T04:17:03Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2062360-holland-beltre-lead-rangers-red-sox-7-0.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adrian Beltre cleared the bases this time, and the Texas Rangers got a big victory over the best team in the majors. Beltre broke out of an extended slump just as manager Ron Washington had predicted, with a three-run double among his four hits, backing eight scoreless innings by Derek Holland in a 7-0 win over the Boston Red Sox o... Sat, 04 May 2013 04:29:31 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2062360-holland-beltre-lead-rangers-red-sox-7-0.html 2013-05-04T04:29:31Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2052974-moss-hits-2nd-hr-19th-as-outlast-angels-10-8.html OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Brandon Moss and the Oakland Athletics played 6½ hours of baseball before walking off with one tiring win. Moss hit his second home run of the night with two outs in the bottom of the 19th inning to give Oakland a 10-8 victory over the Los Angeles Angels early Tuesday in the longest major league game of the season. ... Tue, 30 Apr 2013 10:00:17 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2052974-moss-hits-2nd-hr-19th-as-outlast-angels-10-8.html 2013-04-30T10:00:17Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2004604-texas-takes-7-3-win-opening-series-angels.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Yu Darvish was far from perfect this time and still got the same result — a victory for the Texas Rangers. Even against the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels and 20-game winner Jered Weaver. Lance Berkman and David Murphy homered in the first off Weaver, putting the Rangers ahead to stay on the way to a 7-3 victory Sunday night afte... Mon, 08 Apr 2013 04:33:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2004604-texas-takes-7-3-win-opening-series-angels.html 2013-04-08T04:33:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003094-pujols-leads-angels-texas-hamilton-struggles.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Albert Pujols didn't have to wait nearly as long for his first home run this year. He had to wait awhile for another chance to swing the bat, though. Then he homered again. Pujols went deep in his only two plate appearances that weren't intentional walks to offset another tough day for Josh Hamilton in his second game back in Texas... Sun, 07 Apr 2013 00:47:32 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2003094-pujols-leads-angels-texas-hamilton-struggles.html 2013-04-07T00:47:32Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2002768-hamilton-wife-called-security-game.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Josh Hamilton says his wife had to call for security before his first game against the Texas Rangers because fans of his former team were shouting obscenities and personal insults at his family. The All-Star slugger said Saturday that security guards stayed near his wife, Katie, and their children, and... Sat, 06 Apr 2013 19:32:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2002768-hamilton-wife-called-security-game.html 2013-04-06T19:32:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2000890-hamilton-hears-boos-angels-lose-to-rangers-3-2.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton heard the boos from Texas Rangers fans. If someone says there was a mix of cheers the first time the Los Angeles Angels slugger stepped into the batter's box against his former team, he's not buying it. "Where were you sitting at?" Hamilton shot back with a smile after the Angels lost to the Rangers 3-2 in his return ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:54:42 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2000890-hamilton-hears-boos-angels-lose-to-rangers-3-2.html 2013-04-05T23:54:42Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001834-rangers-win-opener-3-2-hamilton-angels.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Texas Rangers fans were cheering again for Josh Hamilton — this time when the slugger struck out. Making the home opener even sweeter for them, speedy Craig Gentry scored the go-ahead on Ian Kinsler's two-out single in the eighth inning as the Rangers won 3-2 Friday over Hamilton and the AL West-rival Los Angeles Angels. ... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 23:34:56 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001834-rangers-win-opener-3-2-hamilton-angels.html 2013-04-05T23:34:56Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001546-rangers-fan-honors-daughter-killed-massacre.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Longtime Texas Rangers fan Robbie Parker grabbed former star catcher Ivan Rodriguez in a long embrace and didn't seem to want to let go. A few months ago, Parker never would have imagined crying on the shoulder of one of his boyhood heroes. But a lot has happened since December and here he was, throwing out the ceremonial first pit... Fri, 05 Apr 2013 22:08:06 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/2001546-rangers-fan-honors-daughter-killed-massacre.html 2013-04-05T22:08:06Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1999104-rangers-face-angels-hamilton-opener.html ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Josh Hamilton was booed his last game at Rangers Ballpark and that's when he was still playing for Texas. When the Rangers play their home opener Friday, the five-time All-Star slugger and former AL MVP will be in the other dugout with the AL West rival Los Angeles Angels. Texas is coming off a season-opening series against the Ast... Thu, 04 Apr 2013 21:02:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1999104-rangers-face-angels-hamilton-opener.html 2013-04-04T21:02:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991598-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-day.html Josh Hamilton jumped into a cab, headed to Great American Ball Park and got all nostalgic. The Los Angeles Angels newcomer saw Cincinnati fans packed downtown and remembered making his big league debut in the same spot a while ago. "People are lined up in the streets, there's the parade," he said. "It's just an awesome feeling. It never gets old — opening... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:57:16 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1991598-harpers-homers-newtown-salute-mark-opening-day.html 2013-04-02T02:57:16Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1992002-iannettas-hit-13th-sends-angels-reds-3-1.html CINCINNATI (AP) — In a game so long that everything became blurred, catcher Chris Iannetta had one thing clearly in mind when he dug in for his final at-bat. Don't strike out again. He didn't. Iannetta singled with the bases loaded in the 13th inning Monday, sending the Los Angeles Angels to a 3-1 victory over the Cincinnati Reds in an opener that set a f... Tue, 02 Apr 2013 02:14:21 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1992002-iannettas-hit-13th-sends-angels-reds-3-1.html 2013-04-02T02:14:21Z http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1990180-play-ball-astros-strong-al-debut-beat-rangers.html HOUSTON (AP) — Many predicted the Houston Astros would be the worst team in the majors this season. On opening night, they certainly didn't look like it. Rick Ankiel and the Astros made an impressive debut in the American League, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 07:55:47 GMT http://www.mail.com/entertainment/music/1990180-play-ball-astros-strong-al-debut-beat-rangers.html 2013-04-01T07:55:47Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1990072-astros-strong-al-debut-top-texas-mlb-opener.html HOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros and their spiffy new uniforms looked like a perfect fit in the American League. Rick Ankiel and the Astros made an impressive debut in the AL, trouncing the Texas Rangers 8-2 Sunday night in the major league opener and giving Bo Porter a win in his first game as manager. "To come out with a win is perfect," Astros designa... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 04:29:44 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1990072-astros-strong-al-debut-top-texas-mlb-opener.html 2013-04-01T04:29:44Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1989758-mlb-openers-feature-strasburg-rivalries-al-vs-nl.html The Kansas City Royals have been absent from the playoffs since the day Billy Butler was born. They've barely had a winning season in the last two decades. They've often lost 100 games in a year. And yet, buoyed by the best record in spring training, hope abounds — for the Royals, for most everybody putting on a big league uniform. "There's no reason we s... Mon, 01 Apr 2013 03:17:26 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1989758-mlb-openers-feature-strasburg-rivalries-al-vs-nl.html 2013-04-01T03:17:26Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1980688-yankees-complete-trade-vernon-wells.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — On his first day with the New York Yankees, Vernon Wells recalled a game in the International League more than a decade ago and he saw Darryl Strawberry in uniform for the opposition. "I remember the first time I played the Triple-A Yankees, when I was 20 years old," the outfielder, now 34, said Tuesday. "It was the first time that I ac... Tue, 26 Mar 2013 22:24:08 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1980688-yankees-complete-trade-vernon-wells.html 2013-03-26T22:24:08Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1977108-yanks-verge-vernon-wells-angels.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Vernon Wells is on the verge of becoming the latest addition to the New York Yankees' injury-depleted lineup. New York neared an agreement with the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday to acquire the 34-year-old outfielder, who has slumped since hitting 32 homers with 106 RBIs for Toronto in 2006. "It'd be a huge change. I don't think it's ever... Mon, 25 Mar 2013 02:49:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1977108-yanks-verge-vernon-wells-angels.html 2013-03-25T02:49:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1976856-yankees-work-to-acquire-vernon-wells-angels.html TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Vernon Wells might become the latest addition to the New York Yankees' injury-depleted lineup. As the Yankees beat the Tampa Bay Rays 7-6 in 10 innings Sunday behind a pair of two-run homers by Kevin Youkilis, New York was negotiating with the Los Angeles Angels to acquire the outfielder. A person familiar with the negotiations, speakin... Sun, 24 Mar 2013 23:00:15 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1976856-yankees-work-to-acquire-vernon-wells-angels.html 2013-03-24T23:00:15Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966232-umps-calls-pitches-mound-pujols-1b.html PHOENIX (AP) — Something sounded very, very strange to Milwaukee Brewers starter Wily Peralta. When he threw pitches to Josh Hamilton in the first inning, Peralta heard the umpire calling them — from over his left shoulder. In a throwback to Little League days, Tim McClelland did some plate umpiring from behind the mound Tuesday after another ump was inju... Wed, 20 Mar 2013 01:26:41 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1966232-umps-calls-pitches-mound-pujols-1b.html 2013-03-20T01:26:41Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1934358-pujols-0-3-spring-training-debut-angels.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Depending on one's point of view, Albert Pujols started his exhibition season 10 days late or 10 days early. Recovering from offseason surgery on his right knee, the three-time MVP went 0 for 3 in his first spring training appearance of 2013 as the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 6-4 Tuesday. Angels manager Mike Scioscia ha... Wed, 06 Mar 2013 01:12:23 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1934358-pujols-0-3-spring-training-debut-angels.html 2013-03-06T01:12:23Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1933466-pujols-to-2013-spring-training-debut.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Albert Pujols is in the starting lineup to make his 2013 spring training debut for the Los Angeles Angels, about 10 days ahead of schedule following offseason knee surgery. Pujols was down to be the designated hitter and bat third against Cincinnati on Tuesday, saying he wanted to "see some live pitching," Angels manager Mike Scioscia ... Tue, 05 Mar 2013 18:59:09 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1933466-pujols-to-2013-spring-training-debut.html 2013-03-05T18:59:09Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927464-trouts-contract-renewed-angels-510000.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels renewed the contract of AL Rookie of the Year Mike Trout for $510,000, prompting an angry response from the outfielder's agent. Craig Landis said his client was disappointed with the decision announced Saturday. The salary is $20,000 above the major league minimum. "During the process, on behalf of Mike, I asked ... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 21:17:39 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1927464-trouts-contract-renewed-angels-510000.html 2013-03-02T21:17:39Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1926228-hamilton-homers-ryu-angels-beat-dodgers.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — In a big-money Los Angeles matchup, Josh Hamilton hit his first home run in an Angels uniform, connecting off Hyun-Jin Ryu during the first inning of a 16-8 win over a Dodgers' split squad Friday. Hamilton, the 2010 AL MVP, left Texas to sign a $125 million, five-year deal with the Angels. He sent a drive to right on a full-count pitch... Sat, 02 Mar 2013 00:53:12 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1926228-hamilton-homers-ryu-angels-beat-dodgers.html 2013-03-02T00:53:12Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1917260-pujols-to-running-preparing-opening-day.html TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — Albert Pujols is nearly ready to start running on the field in the Los Angeles Angels slugger's deliberate recovery from offseason surgery on his right knee. Pujols is taking batting practice and running on a treadmill at spring training, and he participated in fielding drills Tuesday. He's expected to start running on the field later ... Tue, 26 Feb 2013 20:55:25 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1917260-pujols-to-running-preparing-opening-day.html 2013-02-26T20:55:25Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903918-rangers-berkman-calf-strain-issue.html SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Lance Berkman knows he's being watched with some trepidation while going through spring training with the Texas Rangers. "Kind of a house of cards deal with me," he said Wednesday. After all, he is 37 years old with a gray-speckled beard and coming off a season when he played only 32 games with St. Louis because of two operations on... Wed, 20 Feb 2013 22:39:51 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1903918-rangers-berkman-calf-strain-issue.html 2013-02-20T22:39:51Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1895354-cruz-shocked-linked-to-fla-clinic-peds.html SURPRISE, Ariz. (AP) — Texas Rangers slugger Nelson Cruz said Friday it was "shocking" and "depressing" to see his name came up in connection with a Florida clinic now at the center of Major League Baseball's latest drug investigation. Cruz, however, said he could not shed any light on why his name is reportedly in the records of Biogenesis of America LLC... Fri, 15 Feb 2013 20:07:07 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1895354-cruz-shocked-linked-to-fla-clinic-peds.html 2013-02-15T20:07:07Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890788-felix-hernandez-signs-7-year-deal-with-mariners.html SEATTLE (AP) — His hands trembled, his breath quickened and his eyes began to fill with tears. Felix Hernandez looked down at the piece of paper containing details of the largest contract ever placed in front of a pitcher and emotion took over. Hernandez never hid his desire to be with the Seattle Mariners, even when he seemed destined for a bigger market... Thu, 14 Feb 2013 02:49:19 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1890788-felix-hernandez-signs-7-year-deal-with-mariners.html 2013-02-14T02:49:19Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1887242-felix-hernandez-seattle-agree-contract.html PEORIA, Ariz. (AP) — Felix Hernandez and Seattle reached agreement Tuesday on a contract that is expected to make the Mariners ace the highest-paid pitcher in baseball. "I think it's a great thing for the Seattle Mariners," Seattle general manager Jack Zduriencik said. "It's a great thing for Felix Hernandez, and looking forward to this guy being here for... Tue, 12 Feb 2013 19:55:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1887242-felix-hernandez-seattle-agree-contract.html 2013-02-12T19:55:00Z http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1875950-ap-source-hernandez-verge-deal-with-ms.html SEATTLE (AP) — Felix Hernandez and the Seattle Mariners are working on a $175 million, seven-year contract that would make him the highest-paid pitcher in baseball, according to a person with knowledge of the deal's details. The person spoke to The Associated Press Thursday on condition of anonymity because the agreement has not been completed. USA Today ... Fri, 08 Feb 2013 08:40:00 GMT http://www.mail.com/sports/baseball/1875950-ap-source-hernandez-verge-deal-with-ms.html 2013-02-08T08:40:00Z