Maicer Izturis

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia argues with third base umpire Tim Welke after Red Sox catcher Jason Varitek tagged out Los Angeles Angels' Reggie Willits during Game 4 the American League Division ...  

You'll hear some similar talk about Mike Scioscia. It is, at best, only about one-quarter true. The two important ways Scioscia manages the same are that ...  

A year ago when the Los Angeles Angels and Boston Red Sox met in an American League Division Series, the Angels were so devoid of power hitting that they had infielder Maicer Izturis, who has 16 career home runs in five seasons, batting fifth in the lineup.  

Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia knew something that no one in Red Sox Nation knew. "We're not getting eliminated tonight," Scioscia stated prior to last night's American League Division Series game against the Boston Red Sox.  

BOSTON -- Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia knew something that no one in Red Sox Nation knew. "We're not getting eliminated tonight," Scioscia said prior to last night's American League Division Series game against the Boston Red Sox.  

Angels Manager Mike Scioscia argues with third base umpire Tim Welke after Reggie Willits was caught in a rundown after failed suicide squeeze in Game 4 against Boston.  

BOSTON (AP) -The best record in the majors, another strong performance by John Lackey , an excellent chance to take the lead in the ninth inning - all just wasted by the Los Angeles Angels . One night after snapping an 11-game postseason losing s...  

It's a long shot, but the shortstop, who underwent thumb surgery on Aug. 19, has not given up hope of playing again this season. It's a long shot, but Maicer Izturis , who underwent what was said to be season-ending surgery to repair a ligament in his left thumb on Aug. 19, has not given up...  

BOSTON - The best record in the majors, another strong performance by John Lackey, an excellent chance to take the lead in the ninth inning - all just wasted by the Los Angeles Angels.  

Catcher Mike Napoli hit two early homers before scoring the go-ahead run in the 12th and the Los Angeles Angels avoided another playoff sweep by beating the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Sunday night in a game that lasted 5 hours, 19 minutes.  

ANAHEIM, Calif. - They were baseball's best over the long, hot summer. Then came October, and another big chill.  

CHICAGO - As soon as he arrived, Mark Teixeira heard the warning from Angels manager Mike Scioscia: Forget about October.  

The Boston Red Sox start defense of their second World Series title in the last four years against a familiar opponent in the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels of...  

ANAHEIM, Calif. - Garret Anderson is just one of the crowd in the Los Angeles Angels clubhouse, and that's the way he likes it.  

Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels Associated Press A look at the best-of-five American League League Division Series between the Boston Red Sox and the Los Angeles Angels: