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Dodgers' stars shine in National League's 5-1 victory

Dodgers' stars shine in National League's 5-1 victory

Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Andre Ethier come through for the NL. The Angels' Jordan Walden has one eventful inning.

 

Angels' All-Star break report card: B

Their starting pitching, behind Jered Weaver and Dan Haren, has been strong, but clutch hitting has been a problem.

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Ace Jered Weaver to start All-Star game

Ace Jered Weaver to start All-Star game

Weaver, who is 11-4 with a major league-leading 1.86 earned-run average, says, 'It's a very humbling experience.' He is the first Angel to start the game since 1993 and fifth ever.

Angels' business keeps booming with 9-3 win over Mariners

Angels' business keeps booming with 9-3 win over Mariners

Hunter hits two homers and Trumbo adds a solo shot as team continues its recent strong play.

Angels' Dan Haren thinks Jered Weaver will be starter for All-Star game

Angels' Dan Haren thinks Jered Weaver will be starter for All-Star game

Haren, who started for the American League in 2007, says he would be 'shocked' if Weaver, who leads the major leagues with a 1.86 earned-run average, doesn't start Tuesday night.

Mike Trout makes his debut for the Angels at 19

Mike Trout makes his debut for the Angels at 19

Considered their top prospect, Trout probably will be sent back to the minors when Peter Bourjos is able to play. He goes 0 for 3, but makes a fine running catch in the Angels' victory over Mariners.

Angels win, 4-3, on Mark Trumbo's walk-off home run

Angels win, 4-3, on Mark Trumbo's walk-off home run

He leads off the ninth inning with his first game-ending blast against the Seattle Mariners.

Local trades: A look at the smash hits and flops

Local trades: A look at the smash hits and flops

Southland teams have dealt for Nolan Ryan, Gretzky, Kareem, Wilt, Kobe and Teemu. But the Dodgers also let Pedro and Piazza get away.

Peter Bourjos sets a fast pace in moving the Angels forward

Peter Bourjos sets a fast pace in moving the Angels forward

The speedy center fielder leads the league in saved runs. Bourjos has a chance to one day become one of the symbols of baseball's post-steroid era, a sandlot kid who actually looks and acts like a kid, Bill Plaschke writes.

Jered Weaver is the complete package in Angels' 5-1 win

Jered Weaver is the complete package in Angels' 5-1 win

Weaver figures to be the All-Star starter after improving to 11-4. Howie Kendrick extends his hitting streak to 16 games with a run-scoring double against the Seattle Mariners.

Angels' Jordan Walden named to All-Star roster

Angels' Jordan Walden named to All-Star roster

Rookie reliever replaces New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera, who opted out because of injury.

Angels can't get relief in 5-4 loss to Detroit

Angels can't get relief in 5-4 loss to Detroit

Bullpen falters and gives up three runs in the seventh inning, including a two-run home run to Miguel Cabrera.

Tigers' Jim Leyland says there's too much tension between teams and umpires

Tigers' Jim Leyland says there's too much tension between teams and umpires

Manager, who was booted from Detroit's game with the Angels on Tuesday, blames the more than 100 ejections this season in the majors to both sides being on edge.

Angels' Dan Haren throws a two-hitter to beat Detroit, 1-0

Angels' Dan Haren throws a two-hitter to beat Detroit, 1-0

Right-hander strikes out nine batters to outduel Tigers ace Justin Verlander and earn 100th victory.

Tall order is paying off for Angels' Vernon Wells

Tall order is paying off for Angels' Vernon Wells

Adjustment to batting stance has made a huge difference for the outfielder, who got off to a slow start at the plate.

Torii Hunter isn't second-guessing his move to No. 2 spot in lineup

Torii Hunter isn't second-guessing his move to No. 2 spot in lineup

Angels' RBI leader, who also has hit third and fourth this season, has often struggled in the 11 games he's started in the second spot but says he's fine with wherever Manager Mike Scioscia puts him.

Peter Bourjos saves Angels with his glove in 5-1 win over Tigers

Peter Bourjos saves Angels with his glove in 5-1 win over Tigers

The center fielder makes two spectacular plays and draws raves from Torii Hunter. "He's going to be a Gold Glover," Hunter says of Bourjos.

Dodgers' Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Angels' Jered Weaver, Howie Kendrick are All-Stars

Dodgers' Matt Kemp, Clayton Kershaw and Angels' Jered Weaver, Howie Kendrick are All-Stars

Matt Kemp is voted a National League starter by fans, and the Dodgers' Andre Ethier still has a shot at making the roster in online balloting.

Angels catcher Hank Conger's debate leads to error

Angels catcher Hank Conger's debate leads to error

The Angels catcher pleads a call with umpire Dan Iassogna after thinking he tagged the Dodgers' Tony Gwynn on an uncaught third strike. Gwynn was signaled safe at first base.

Angels do more with less to beat Dodgers, 3-1

Angels do more with less to beat Dodgers, 3-1

They get only three hits, but one is a two-run home run by Russell Branyan, to help Ervin Santana, who gives up one run and six hits in 72/3 innings, earn his first victory since May 25.

What might have been for Dodgers and Angels

What might have been for Dodgers and Angels

Here's a roster of players who have left the now-struggling Dodgers and Angels.

Angels' Jered Weaver is in All-Star form in 7-1 win over Dodgers

Angels' Jered Weaver is in All-Star form in 7-1 win over Dodgers

Right-hander gives up one run over eight innings to earn 10th victory and lowers earned-run average to a major league-best 1.92.

Angels' Mark Trumbo thinks hit by Hiroki Kuroda was intentional

Angels' Mark Trumbo thinks hit by Hiroki Kuroda was intentional

The rookie first baseman was hit by a pitch from the Dodgers starter in the seventh inning Friday night. Kuroda, who also hit Torii Hunter, says it was an accident. The Dodgers' Andre Ethier and A.J. Ellis also were hit by pitches.

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda shuts down Angels, 5-0

Dodgers' Hiroki Kuroda shuts down Angels, 5-0

The right-hander snaps his six-game losing streak in impressive fashion, taking advantage of steady run support to post his first win since May 17.

Angels have no plans to eliminate late-afternoon games

Angels have no plans to eliminate late-afternoon games

Washington Nationals utility player Jerry Hairston suffered a broken left wrist when he was hit by a fastball from Dan Haren on Wednesday. Hairston blamed the injury on the 4 p.m. start time.