Chone Figgins was scratched from Wednesday’s lineup with a sore left big toe. Officially diagnosed as an “irritation” according to a team spokesman, Figgins was examined by Dr. Ronald Glousman at the Kerlan-Jobe Clinic, where X-rays proved normal.
While Manny Ramirez and “Manny Mania” has swept Dodger Stadium across town, the Angels’ new addition before the Trade Deadline has been not so quietly putting up big numbers himself.
Angels left fielder Garret Anderson left Sunday’s game against the Twins after the first inning because of a sore left knee.
Much has changed since July 1, when the A’s were just 3 1/2 games behind the Angels, who are now running away with the West.