Kazmir trying to resurrect career: Former Tampa Bay ace Scott Kazmir will pitch in the Dominican Winter League with the Escogido Lions, according to ESPN Deportes. Kazmir was released by the Angels in June of last season after failing to overcome control issues and a back injury that limited him to one start with the team. (Updated 11/19/2011)
Injury Report
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Fantasy Analysis
Kazmir was one of the American League's most dominant strikeout pitchers during his five-plus years with the Rays, but struggled mightily after a trade to Los Angeles in 2009. He made 35 starts with the Angels and compiled an 11-15 record, however his accuracy diminished during his first full season with Los Angeles and he walked 79 batters in 150 innings. He drew some interest from major league teams after his release, but finished the season as a free agent. Fantasy owners should ignore him in all 2012 drafts as he tries to kick-start his career. (Updated 11/19/2011).
04/10/2011 02:45 Angels outlast Blue Jays in 14 innings
Maicer Izturis hit an RBI single with two out in the 14th inning, Howie Kendrick hit his fourth homer in a span of seven games, and the Los Angeles Angels capitalized on a baserunner interference call in the 13th against Toronto's Yunel Escobar to beat the Blue Jays 6-5 on Saturday night.
04/08/2011 10:10 Week 2 Fantasy Pitching Planner
With a more typical seven-day scoring period ahead in Week 2, pitching decisions become that much more difficult. Our Al Melchior shares his thoughts on every matchup in his latest Pitching Planner.
04/03/2011 19:15 Royals down Angels in 13 on Treanor's walk-off HR
Matt Treanor hit a three-run homer with two outs in the 13th inning to lift Kansas City over the Los Angeles Angels 12-9 on Sunday, the Royals' third straight victory in their last at-bat.
03/31/2011 10:04 Week 1 Fantasy Pitching Planner
It's a challenging week right out of the gate with rotations, thanks to the 11-day scoring period. Who can you roll out with confidence? Al Melchior helps set your rotation in his new and improved Pitching Planner.