BOTTOM LINE: The Los Angeles Angels play the Texas Rangers with a 1-0 series lead. Los Angeles has a 52-55 record overall and a 27-25 record in home games. The Angels rank second in the AL with 154 ...

The Angels will pay him Taylor $518,925, a prorated share of the $760,000 major league minimum. “He brings experience, something we need in here,” Manager Ron Washington said.