Ervin Santana, the starting pitcher for the Los Angeles Angels who began the season on the disabled list, will miss his next start. After undergoing an MRI, the team diagnosed him with a forearm strain.
Santana reportedly believes that after skipping the start, which would have been on Tuesday, he’ll be able to go again when it’s his turn.
Last year, Santana was 16-7 with a 3.49 ERA. This year hasn’t been nearly as productive. In six starts, he has a 7.47 ERA and a record of 1-3. In 31.1 innings of work, he’s given up 45 hits and 13 walks while …read more

Kelvim Escobar, who hasn’t pitched in the major leagues in more than 19 months, will return to the mound on Saturday for the Los Angeles Angels. His return will be against the Detroit Tigers.
Shoulder surgery is the reason why he’s missed so much time. He didn’t pitch at all in 2008 and missed the beginning of this season while still recovering.
In 2007, Escobar was one of the best pitchers in the American League. In 30 starts, the native of Venezuela had an 18-7 record to go along with a 3.40 ERA.
Now 33 years old, Escobar has a lot to prove. …read more