Michael HllywaMichael Hllywa

I'm a husband, and father of two. I cheer on the Angels in the middle of Phillies (and Yankees) territory. Pray for me.

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Josh Hamilton‘s allergies are not connected to his drug use, MLB is seeing more contract extensions and, Jered Weaver reportedly pitches free and easy in his simulated game yesterday afternoon.…Read More

Just How Bad Has the Angels Pitching Been?

It’s bad enough that this season is being called the season of doom. What’s that you say? No one is calling it that? Well, they should be. I’m not a child of the 70′s, so I missed…Read More

Halo Highlights: Bullpen Folds, Angels Fall, 5-4

Another Angels game, another bullpen meltdown. Attention: Los Angeles Angels organization, Bill Murray called. He says he suing for plagiarizing Groundhog’s Day. 74. That is the number of pitches…Read More

Link Hangout

Is Jerry Dipoto‘s rotation plan flawed or unlucky, Chris Iannetta credits patience for helping break out of his slump and, he and Mike Scioscia are working hard together adjusting to the influx…Read More

Two Guys Doing an Angels Podcast With Mike and Kevin: Episode 15

It’s that time of week again. No, not Special Magazine Day, it’s time for the Why The Hell Not Podcast with myself and Kevin Lappin of LA Angels Insider. Kevin and I tackle the tough topics…Read More

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Link Hangout

Arte Moreno talks about Mike Scioscia‘s job security and suggests who should take the blame for…Read More

Halo Highlights: Barry Enright Steamrolled. Angels Fall 9-5

The power of the ginger was nowhere in sight tonight. The Kansas City Royals throttled starting pitcher…Read More

Link Hangout

Jered Weaver will need rehab starts, The Angels are giving up too many two-out runs and, what a Josh…Read More

Halo Highlights: Power on Display as Angels Down Royals 6-2

WE WIN! WE WIN! WE WIN! It’s only been two games since the last one, but it feels like an eternity…Read More

Joe Blanton is Not in Danger of Losing His Rotation Spot

On the fifth of December last year, a mighty groan arose from the earth. The groan could be heard for…Read More

Link Hangout

A breakdown of Albert Pujols‘ running times last week, Peter Bourjos says his hamstring is improving…Read More

Halo Highlights: Angels Get Blanton’d, Lose 11-4

So, yeah. Joe Blanton is at least supposed to be a serviceable starting pitcher. Up to this point, he…Read More

Link Hangout

Erick Aybar looks to come back tonight, Tommy Hanson will miss another start and, Angels baserunning…Read More

Halo Highlights: Chris Sale Dominates, Angels Lose 3-0

Sometimes, you just have to tip your cap. And tonight, was one of those nights. Riding a three-game…Read More

If the Angels Are Close at the Deadline, Will They Be Buyers?

DISCLAIMER: I knew full and well that it is barely mid-May, and it is probably way too early to be talking…Read More

Link Hangout

Relievers are making time and a half, Ryan Madson has an encouraging outing and, Erick Aybar shouldn’t…Read More

Halo Highlights: This is Called, A “Winning Streak.” Angels win 3-2

Just keep winning. Just. Keep. Winning. That’s three in a row, folks, this is called a “winning…Read More

Ryan Madson Could Be Back By Next Week

The Angels bullpen is reeling. It has been an endless carousel of unknowns minor league fillers who have…Read More

Howie Kendrick: Swing Away

Coming into the season, I wrote this little ditty, profiling/forecasting Howie Kendrick. Coming out…Read More

Link Hangout

Plenty of chatter about a few umpires who don’t know the rules, Dan Haren speaks up in defense…Read More