Former Los Angeles Angels general manager Jerry Dipoto
has been hired by the Boston Red Sox in a short-term consulting
role.
Dipoto will assist general manager Ben Cherington and the baseball
operations department in evaluating talent and assisting with
offseason plans, the Red Sox said...
The Los Angeles Angels have acquired veteran outfielder Shane Victorino and cash from the Boston Red Sox in a trade for infielder Josh Rutledge.
The Angels announced the deal Monday.
The 34-year-old Victorino is a two-time World Series champion, a two-time All-Star and a four-time Gold Glove winner...
Josh Hamilton is going back to Texas. The Rangers have acquired the embattled slugger from the Los Angeles Angels for a player to be named later or cash.
Hamilton returns to the place he enjoyed five All-Star seasons and won the American League MVP in 2010...
Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Mike Trout are Major League Baseball's Most Valuable Players this season.
Kershaw received 18-of-30 first-place votes to take National League honors...
Albert Pujols is the newest member of the 500 home run club.
The Angels first baseman connected for a two-run shot off Washington's Taylor Jordan in the fifth inning. He also hit a three-run blast in the first inning.
Pujols is the 26th member of the exclusive club...