Hunter regrets ‘wrong word choice’

Angels center fielder Torii Hunter reacted with dismay on Wednesday when he heard about a newspaper story focusing on race in baseball that contained a quote casting him in an unfavorable light.

Young takes another step forward

The sky was gray when Padres right-hander Chris Young took the mound on Tuesday to face the Angels at Tempe Diablo Stadium. By the time he left the game after three scoreless, one-hit innings, the weather had broken and sun bathed the field.

Matsui makes Angels debut

Hideki Matsui finally got to play some baseball again on Tuesday, and he enjoyed the experience, even if it meant facing one of the game’s most challenging pitchers right out of the Cactus League chute.

Hamilton gets back in the game

Josh Hamilton was pleased but tired after his spring debut, one in which he went 2-for-3 against the Angels.

Vlad looks back, ready to forge ahead

Vlad Guerrero’s past and present converged on Monday, when the Rangers played their DH’s former team. He said he enjoyed his time with the Angels, but is healthy and ready to pound the ball for Texas.

Halos get work in despite rainout

Saturday’s rainout delayed the Angels’ entrance into the Cactus League win column but otherwise was not disruptive, as Hideki Matsui took batting practice and scheduled starter Joe Saunders threw on the side.

Rain pushes back Matsui’s debut

Hideki Matsui was set to make his Angels debut on Sunday as the club’s cleanup hitter against the A’s at Tempe Diablo Stadium, but rain canceled the game. Matsui will not play Monday, instead making his much-anticipated debut on Tuesday, when the Angels host the Padres.

Braden upbeat in return to mound

Making his Cactus League debut against the Angels — not to mention his first start since last August — Dallas Braden felt his normal giddy self as he took to the mound.

Matsui’s debut with Angels draws near

Pending a threatening weather forecast, Hideki Matsui appears to have a good chance of making his Angels debut on Sunday at Tempe Diablo Stadium in a designated-hitter role.

Sandoval’s versatility shines for Angels

Freddy Sandoval, an all-purpose player whose driving purpose this spring is to carve out a niche on the Angels’ roster, discovered early in life that a bad break can become a disguised blessing with a little ingenuity.

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