Hank Conger
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Offseason Outlook: Los Angeles Angels
MLB Trade Rumors &bull Oct 18, 2011
The Angels, soon to be under new leadership, will look to add a minimum of one starting pitcher, improve their offense and tinker with their bullpen. The Angels' new general manager will face challenges, as every GM does, but no organizational overhaul is required in Anaheim. Even after missing the playoffs for the second consecutive season, the Angels have many above-average players and the payroll to keep them in place. The Los Angeles front office can build on 2011's 86-win team by pursuing starting pitching, considering bullpen upgrades and finding… Full Story »
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What will Trout's fall experience mean in 2012?
OC Register Angels News &bull Oct 14, 2011
Trout went 3 for 5 in his AFL debut last week but was batting only .217 (5 for 23) in five games while his teammate and fellow uber-prospect Bryce Harper of the Washington Nationals started the fall season hitless in 13 at-bats and has just two hits in his first 23 at-bats (.087).… Full Story »
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ANGELS: An 8-3 loss to Orioles is costly in standings
Press Enterprise Baseball News &bull Sep 17, 2011The Angels' playoff hopes had taken a hit with an 8-3 loss to the Baltimore Orioles, the kind of last-place casualties a team chasing a playoff spot is supposed to beat with one hand tied behind its back and one… Full Story »
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Angels' defensive miscues costly in 2-1 loss
OC Register Angels News &bull Sep 7, 2011
Seattle Mariners right fielder Ichiro Suzuki steals second base and moves to third on a throwing error by Angels catcher Hank Conger as Angels short stop Maicer Izturis can't get to the throw during the eight inning Tuesday. Undone by… Full Story »
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Patton learns lesson, won't count Angels out
Press Enterprise Baseball News &bull Sep 5, 2011They spent their pregame hours Sunday scoreboard watching division leader Texas steamroll Boston again with a double-digit run barrage, then did it their own way, squeezing past Minnesota to stay within 3 games of the Rangers. Angels-Texas is the second… Full Story »
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Trout may be 'right' batter for the job
OC Register Angels News &bull Sep 4, 2011
ANAHEIM - Since Mike Trout was recalled almost three weeks ago, the rookie has started against most left-handed pitchers and been on the bench, in favor of Vernon Wells, against most right-handed pitchers. It's a conventional arrangement - Trout is… Full Story »
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Angels take a big step backward
OC Register Angels News &bull Sep 3, 2011
Angels' catcher Hank Conger stands by as the Twins' Luke Hughes (38) and Rene Tosoni score on a single by Drew Butera in the eighth inning to give the Twins a 12-4 lead Friday at Angel Stadium. By MARCIA C.… Full Story »
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Angels' Conger proud of Ocean View Little Leaguers
OC Register Angels News &bull Aug 29, 2011
ESPN's cameras were in the Angels' clubhouse before the game Sunday as part of the network's 'Baseball Tonight' coverage. They caught several Angels gathered around the big-screen TV, watching the Ocean View Little League team beat the Japanese team, 2-1,… Full Story »
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Hank Conger makes an immediate impact for Angels
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Aug 21, 2011
In his first game since July 16, catcher blocks the plate in the first inning to prevent a run by the Orioles. Hank Conger wasn't budging as the Angels' catcher. Full Story »
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Angels' slumping Vernon Wells is kept out of starting lineup
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Aug 19, 2011
Outfielder is sore from crash into left-field fence. Hank Conger is recalled from minors, Tyler Chatwood is sent there. Outfielder is sore from crash into left-field fence. Hank Conger is recalled from minors, Tyler Chatwood is sent there. Full Story »
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Angels send Chatwood to minors, recall Conger
NewsOK.com MLB News &bull Aug 19, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) - The Los Angeles Angels have optioned struggling rookie starter Tyler Chatwood to Triple-A Salt Lake. The Angels also recalled catcher Hank Conger on Thursday before their series finale against the AL West-leading Texas Rangers. Chatwood (6-9)… Full Story »
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Conger understands demotion to Triple-A
OC Register Angels News &bull Jul 20, 2011
ALL Weekday Performances of Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at STAPLES Center, Honda Center, and Citizens Business Bank Arena Tickets just $12! ANAHEIM - Coming out of spring training, Hank Conger figured to be with the Angels only temporarily… Full Story »
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Hank Conger understands demotion by Angels
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Jul 20, 2011
Struggling young catcher says he needs to 'go down and get some work in' at triple-A Salt Lake. As much as Tuesday's demotion to triple-A Salt Lake stung, rookie catcher Hank Conger, who is mired in a two-month-long offensive and… Full Story »
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Angels send Conger to Triple-A
OC Register Angels News &bull Jul 19, 2011
The Angels have sent catcher Hank Conger to Triple-A Salt Lake in order to clear a roster spot for right-hander Tyler Chatwood. Chatwood was recalled from Triple-A to start tonight against the Texas Rangers. You can follow any responses to… Full Story »
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Angels finally reel in their Trout
Boston Herald MLB/Red Sox News &bull Jul 9, 2011
In the midst was Trout, still 19 for 30 more days, who was awakened by General Manager Tony Reagins' phone call at 1 a.m. PDT on Friday in Little Rock. The photogs were too busy chasing Kate and Wills to… Full Story »
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Mariners bullpen lets game get away in 4-3 loss to Angels
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Jul 9, 2011
Long after this Friday night heartbreaker was over, David Pauley sat in front of his locker with a stare as hollow as his team's division chances now appear. Mariners reliever Jamey Wright can only watch as the Angels' Hank Conger… Full Story »
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Mariners bullpen lets game get away in 4-3 loss to Angels
Seattle Times Mariners News &bull Jul 9, 2011
Long after this Friday night heartbreaker was over, David Pauley sat in front of his locker with a stare as hollow as his team's division chances now appear. Mariners reliever Jamey Wright can only watch as the Angels' Hank Conger… Full Story »
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Patton: Things could be worse for Dodgers
Press Enterprise Baseball News &bull Jul 4, 2011Dodgers shortstop Jamey Carroll gets a forceout on the Angels' Hank Conger then turns the double play in the third inning on Maicer Izturis' ground ball to short. Everyone wants to be part of a winning team. We're fighting day… Full Story »
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Angels catcher Hank Conger's debate leads to error
Los Angeles Times MLB News &bull Jul 4, 2011
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. If you're an Angels catcher, you'd prefer not to be… Full Story »
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Angels rally with 6th-inning HRs by Aybar, Wells to beat Nationals 11-5
Washington Post MLB News &bull Jun 29, 2011
ANAHEIM, Calif. - The Los Angeles Angels have displayed more power on the road this season than they have at home. So their three-homer outburst against Washington was a refreshing change for everyone in the dugout. Erick Aybar and Vernon… Full Story »
