Josh Hamilton requires special care

The new Angels slugger, who has battled alcohol and drug addiction, had an 'accountability partner' in Johnny Narron for five years with the Reds and Rangers.

Q & A: What do free-agent acquisitions mean for Dodgers, Angels?

The Dodgers have signed Zack Greinke and the Angels have a deal with Josh Hamilton. Now, what can we expect as the teams head into 2013? Dodgers beat writer Dylan Hernandez looks at the possibilities.

Angels paint the town red with Josh Hamilton

Arte Moreno steals the thunder back from the Dodgers with the signing of the top available free-agent hitter. It's a risk, with a possible big reward.

Angels add more power with Josh Hamilton

The five-year, $125-million deal for the former MVP catches many in baseball by surprise, but especially the Rangers.

Angels think pitching quantity is also quality

They introduce four pitchers, none of whom is Zack Greinke, that should help the depth of the staff.

Angels are simply plugging along

After not making the playoffs again, they also don't make headlines at the winter meetings. Roster looks good, but not great, and fans might be expecting more.

Angels are moving on without Zack Greinke

GM Jerry Dipoto says, 'Nobody operates without a ceiling,' and apparently Greinke's asking price is too high for the Angels.

How the Angels roster looks

A peek at the batting order, starting rotation, bullpen and bench.

Angels strike deals with two pitchers, but not Zack Greinke

Club agrees to terms with starter Joe Blanton for two years and $15 million, and reliever Sean Burnett for two years and $8 million. But signing Greinke, who could command a $150-million contract, doesn't appear likely.

Nationals get Dan Haren for one year at $13 million

Angels make a last-ditch effort to re-sign the right-hander, but they remain in the running for Zack Greinke.

Big-time contracts come with risks as well as possible rewards

As the Yankees' Alex Rodriguez faces hip surgery for the second time in four years, it serves as a cautionary tale to teams that signing players to long-term deals can be a gamble.

Angels have interest in free-agent reliever Sean Burnett

At least seven teams, including St. Louis and Milwaukee, are looking at the veteran left-hander. Burnett is expected to command a three-year deal for between $15 million and $18 million.

Starting pitcher is at top of Angels' shopping list at winter meetings

GM Jerry Dipoto says the club is hoping to re-sign free-agent Zack Greinke, but the right-hander's price tag might be out of range. Team will explore more affordable options such as Ryan Dempster and Shaun Marcum.

Kings a lifelong passion for David Courtney

The public address announcer, who died Thursday at 56, had a decades-long bond with the hockey team — through its dark years and its Stanley Cup win last spring.

David Courtney, voice of Angels, Kings and Clippers, dies

He began announcing for the Kings in 1989 and the Angels in 1994.

Giving award to Angels' Mike Trout is no rookie mistake

Speedy and exceptional outfielder, at 21 the youngest to be selected American League rookie of the year, put up offensive numbers that could also earn him the award as the league's most valuable player.

Alex Rodriguez a temptation Dodgers, Angels must resist

The New York Yankees are guaranteed to try to dump the aging superstar among the deep-pocketed local teams. They shouldn't even consider taking him.