The 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season was the franchise's 49th season. The Angels began the season as the two-time defending American League West division champions.

Perhaps the most notable player to depart in the offseason due to free agency was longtime closing pitcher Francisco Rodríguez, who signed with the New York Mets. Other notable free agent departures were 2008 acquisitions Jon Garland (Arizona Diamondbacks) and Mark Teixeira (New York Yankees). Notable free agent acquisitions included new closer Brian Fuentes, previously of the Colorado Rockies, and Bobby Abreu, previously of the Yankees.

Tragedy struck the Angels twice this season. Preston Gómez, the team's special assistant to the general manager, died January 13 of injuries sustained when he was struck by a car in Blythe, California, on March 26, 2008. As a tribute, the Angels began the season wearing black "PRESTON" patches on their left sleeve. Then, on April 9, rookie pitcher Nick Adenhart was killed in a car accident in Fullerton, California, hours after pitching 6 shutout innings against the Oakland Athletics in his first start of the season. As a tribute, the Angels continued to assign a locker to Adenhart at home and on the road, hang a jersey with his name and number in their dugout, and wear black patches with his name and number on their left breast for the rest of the season.

On September 28, the Angels clinched the American League West division title, their eighth in franchise history.

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Roster

Game log

 !! Stadium !! Box !! GB
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 1 || April 6 || Athletics || 3–0 || Saunders (1–0) || Braden (0–1) || Fuentes (1) || 43,220 || 1–0 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || April 7 || Athletics || 6–4 || Wuertz (1–0) || Jepsen (0–1) || Ziegler (1) || 43,396 || 1–1 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 3 || April 8 || Athletics || 6–4 || Bailey (1–0) || Fuentes (0–1) || Ziegler (2) || 43,283 || 1–2 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| || April 9 || Athletics || colspan=5 |Postponed (death of P Nick Adenhart); rescheduled for August 27 || 1–2 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 4 || April 10 || Red Sox || 6–3 || Weaver (1–0) || Wakefield (0–1) || Shields (1) || 41,385 || 2–2 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5 || April 11 || Red Sox || 5–4 || Penny (1–0) || Saunders (1–1) || Papelbon (2) || 40,163 || 2–3 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 6 || April 12 || Red Sox || 5–4 || Moseley (1–0) || Beckett (1–1) || Fuentes (2) || 38,076 || 3–3 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 7 || April 14 || @ Mariners || 3–2 (10) || Corcoran (1–0) || Shields (0–1) || || 45,958 || 3–4 || Safeco Field || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 8 || April 15 || @ Mariners || 11–3 || Washburn (2–0) || Weaver (1–1) || || 18,516 || 3–5 || Safeco Field || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 9 || April 16 || @ Mariners || 5–1 || Saunders (2–1) || Jakubauskas (1–1) || || 18,528 || 4–5 || Safeco Field || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 10 || April 17 || @ Twins || 11–9 || Guerrier (1–0) || Bulger (0–1) || Nathan (2) || 24,168 || 4–6 || HHH Metrodome || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11 || April 18 || @ Twins || 9–2 || Slowey (2–0) || Jepsen (0–2) || || 34,286 || 4–7 || HHH Metrodome || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 12 || April 19 || @ Twins || 3–1 || Perkins (1–1) || Loux (0–1) || Nathan (3) || 28,302 || 4–8 || HHH Metrodome || L3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 13 || April 21 || Tigers || 4–3 || Arredondo (1–0) || Lyon (1–2) || Fuentes (3) || 41,627 || 5–8 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14 || April 22 || Tigers || 12–10 || Rincón (1–0) || Shields (0–2) || || 43,047 || 5–9 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 15 || April 23 || Tigers || 10–5 || Palmer (1–0) || Jackson (1–1) || || 38,543 || 6–9 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 16 || April 24 || Mariners || 8–3 || Bédard (2–1) || Loux (0–2) || || 43,083 || 6–10 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 17 || April 25 || Mariners || 9–8 || Silva (1–2) || Ortega (0–1) || Aardsma (3) || 43,542 || 6–11 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 18 || April 26 || Mariners || 8–0 || Weaver (2–1) || Washburn (3–1) || || 43,057 || 7–11 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19 || April 28 || @ Orioles || 7–5 || Saunders (3–1) || Eaton (1–3) || Fuentes (4) || 11,857 || 8–11 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 20 || April 29 || @ Orioles || 3–2 || Loux (1–2) || Uehara (2–2) || Fuentes (5) || 14,203 || 9–11 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 21 || April 30 || @ Yankees || 7–4 || Coke (1–1) || Speier (0–1) || Rivera (5) || 43,388 || 9–12 || Yankee Stadium || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|-

 !! Stadium !! Box !! GB
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 22 || May 1 || @ Yankees || 10–9 || Albaladejo (2–1) || Fuentes (0–2) || || 44,058 || 9–13 || Yankee Stadium || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 23 || May 2 || @ Yankees || 8–4 || Palmer (2–0) || Sabathia (1–3) || || 44,970 || 10–13 || Yankee Stadium || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| || May 3 || @ Yankees || colspan=4 |Postponed (rain); rescheduled for September 14 || || || Yankee Stadium || || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 24 || May 4 || @ Athletics || 5–2 || Saunders (4–1) || Anderson (0–3) || Fuentes (6) || 10,397 || 11–13 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 25 || May 5 || @ Athletics || 5–3 || Loux (2–2) || Braden (3–3) || Fuentes (7) || 13,298 || 12–13 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 26 || May 6 || Blue Jays || 13–1 || Halladay (6–1) || Ortega (0–2) || || 41,123 || 12–14 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27 || May 7 || Blue Jays || 6–1 || Weaver (3–1) || Ray (0–1) || || 41,007 || 13–14 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 28 || May 8 || Royals || 4–1 || Palmer (3–0) || Meche (2–3) || Fuentes (8) || 41,019 || 14–14 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 29 || May 9 || Royals || 1–0 || Saunders (5–1) || Greinke (6–1) || || 39,776 || 15–14 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30 || May 10 || Royals || 4–3 || Shields (1–2) || Wright (0–1) || Fuentes (9) || 43,646 || 16–14 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W4 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 31 || May 12 || Red Sox || 4–3 || R. Ramírez (4–0) || Shields (1–3) || Papelbon (9) || 33,411 || 16–15 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 32 || May 13 || Red Sox || 8–4 || Palmer (4–0) || Wakefield (4–2) || || 35,666 || 17–15 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 33 || May 14 || Red Sox || 5–4 (12) || Bulger (1–1) || Delcarmen (1–1) || || 35,124 || 18–15 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34 || May 15 || @ Rangers || 10–8 || Millwood (4–3) || Saunders (5–2) || Wilson (1) || 33,429 || 18–16 ||| Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 35 || May 16 || @ Rangers || 5–3 || Padilla (3–2) || Loux (2–3) || Wilson (2) || 34,284 || 18–17 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 36 || May 17 || @ Rangers || 3–0 || Jennings (1–1) || Weaver (3–2) || O'Day (1) || 37,146 || 18–18 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 37 || May 18 || @ Mariners || 10–6 || Lackey (1–0) || Washburn (3–3) || || 17,340 || 19–18 || Safeco Field || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 38 || May 19 || @ Mariners || 6–5 || Palmer (5–0) || Hernández (4–3) || Fuentes (10) || 16,002 || 20–18 || Safeco Field || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 39 || May 20 || @ Mariners || 1–0 || Jakubauskas (3–4) || Santana (0–1) || Aardsma (5) || 18,580 || 20–19 || Safeco Field || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 40 || May 21 || @ Mariners || 3–0 || Saunders (6–2) || Bédard (2–2) || Fuentes (11) || 18,468 || 21–19 || Safeco Field || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 41 || May 22 || @ Dodgers || 3–1 || Oliver (1–0) || Wade (0–3) || Fuentes (12) || 55,053 || 22–19 || Dodger Stadium || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 42 || May 23 || @ Dodgers || 5–4 (10) || Broxton (5–0) || Arredondo (1–1) || || 55,301 || 22–20 || Dodger Stadium || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 43 || May 24 || @ Dodgers || 10–7 || Bulger (2–1) || Billingsley (6–2) || || 54,122 || 23–20 || Dodger Stadium || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 44 || May 25 || White Sox || 17–3 || Danks (4–3) || Santana (0–2) || || 43,177 || 23–21 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 45 || May 26 || White Sox || 4–2 || Colón (3–4) || Saunders (6–3) || Linebrink (1) || 38,040 || 23–22 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 46 || May 27 || White Sox || 3–1 || Weaver (4–2) || Floyd (3–5) || Fuentes (13) || 40,169 || 24–22 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 47 || May 29 || Mariners || 5–2 || Vargas (2–0) || Lackey (1–1) || Aardsma (7) || 38,492 || 24–23 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 48 || May 30 || Mariners || 4–3 (10) || Batista (3–1) || Arredondo (1–2) || Aardsma (8) || 39,329 || 24–24 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 49 || May 31 || Mariners || 9–8 || Speier (1–1) || Aardsma (1–2) || || 38,632 || 25–24 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|-

 !! Stadium !! Box !! GB
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 50 || June 2 || @ Blue Jays || 6–4 || Halladay (9–1) || Saunders (6–4) || || 26,809 || 25–25 || Rogers Centre || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 51 || June 3 || @ Blue Jays || 8–1 || Weaver (5–2) || Janssen (1–2) || || 17,127 || 26–25 || Rogers Centre || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 52 || June 4 || @ Blue Jays || 6–5 || Speier (2–1) || League (1–2) || Fuentes (14) || 31,163 || 27–25 || Rogers Centre || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 53 || June 5 || @ Tigers || 2–1 || Santana (1–2) || Rodney (0–1) || Fuentes (15) || 31,187 || 28–25 || Comerica Park || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 54 || June 6 || @ Tigers || 2–1 || Jackson (6–3) || Escobar (0–1) || || 32,367 || 28–26 || Comerica Park || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 55 || June 7 || @ Tigers || 9–6 || Zumaya (2–0) || Arredondo (1–3) || || 32,074 || 28–27 || Comerica Park || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 56 || June 9 || @ Rays || 4–3 || Weaver (6–2) || Shields (5–5) || Fuentes (16) || 16,087 || 29–27 || Tropicana Field || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 57 || June 10 || @ Rays || 9–5 || Cormier (1–1) || Lackey (1–2) || || 15,658 || 29–28 || Tropicana Field || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 58 || June 11 || @ Rays || 11–1 || Balfour (3–1) || Santana (1–3) || || 17,086 || 29–29 || Tropicana Field || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 59 || June 12 || Padres || 11–6 || Palmer (6–0) || Gaudin (2–5) || || 41,597 || 30–29 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 60 || June 13 || Padres || 9–1 || Saunders (7–4) || Geer (1–2) || || 43,233 || 31–29 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 61 || June 14 || Padres || 6–0 || Weaver (7–2) || Young (4–6) || || 40,163 || 32–29 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 62 || June 15 || @ Giants || 9–7 || Lackey (2–2) || Zito (3–7) || Fuentes (17) || 33,613 || 33–29 || AT&T Park || W4 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 63 || June 16 || @ Giants || 8–1 || O'Sullivan (1–0) || Sánchez (2–7) || || 34,716 || 34–29 || AT&T Park || W5 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 64 || June 17 || @ Giants || 4–3 || Jepsen (1–2) || Lincecum (6–2) || Fuentes (18) || 37,431 || 35–29 || AT&T Park || W6 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 65 || June 19 || Dodgers || 5–4 || Speier (3–1) || Mota (3–2) || Fuentes (19) || 44,222 || 36–29 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W7 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 66 || June 20 || Dodgers || 6–4 || Jeff Weaver (4–1) || Weaver (7–3) || || 44,148 || 36–30 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 67 || June 21 || Dodgers || 5–3 || Kershaw (4–5) || Lackey (2–3) || Broxton (17) || 43,891 || 36–31 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 68 || June 22 || Rockies || 11–1 || Cook (7–3) || Palmer (6–1) || || 39,557 || 36–32 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 69 || June 23 || Rockies || 4–3 || Jepsen (2–2) || Jiménez (6–7) || Fuentes (20) || 42,233 || 37–32 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 70 || June 24 || Rockies || 11–3 || Saunders (8–4) || Marquis (9–5) || || 43,551 || 38–32 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 71 || June 26 || @ Diamondbacks || 12–3 || Weaver (8–3) || Buckner (2–5) || || 24,870 || 39–32 || Chase Field || W3 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 72 || June 27 || @ Diamondbacks || 2–1 || Oliver (2–0) || Qualls (1–1) || Fuentes (21) || 27,742 || 40–32 || Chase Field || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 73 || June 28 || @ Diamondbacks || 12–8 || Palmer (7–1) || Scherzer (5–5) || || 25,684 || 41–32 || Chase Field || W5 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 74 || June 29 || @ Rangers || 5–2 || O'Sullivan (2–0) || Padilla (6–4) || Fuentes (22) || 16,985 || 42–32 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || W6 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 75 || June 30 || @ Rangers || 9–5 || Feldman (6–2) || Saunders (8–5) || || 20,042 || 42–33 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +1½
|-

 !! Stadium !! Box !! GB
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 76 || July 1 || @ Rangers || 9–7 || Francisco (2–1) || Speier (3–2) || || 27,142 || 42–34 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 77 || July 2 || Orioles || 5–2 || Lackey (3–3) || Guthrie (6–8) || Fuentes (23) || 39,180 || 43–34 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 78 || July 3 || Orioles || 6–4 || Hernandez (2–2) || Santana (1–4) || Sherrill (18) || 39,104 || 43–35 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 79 || July 4 || Orioles || 11–4 || Bulger (3–1) || Báez (4–3) || || 41,764 || 44–35 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 80 || July 5 || Orioles || 9–6 || Oliver (3–0) || Albers (1–3) || Fuentes (24) || 35,912 || 45–35 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 81 || July 6 || Rangers || 9–4 || Weaver (9–3) || Millwood (8–6) || || 35,691 || 46–35 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 82 || July 7 || Rangers || 8–5 || Holland (3–5) || Lackey (3–4) || || 42,088 || 46–36 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="f2f2f2" | 0
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 83 || July 8 || Rangers || 8–1 || Padilla (7–4) || Santana (1–5) || || 37,364 || 46–37 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 84 || July 10 || Yankees || 10–6 || Bulger (4–1) || Melancon (0–1) || Fuentes (25) || 44,076 || 47–37 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="ffbbbb" | -½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 85 || July 11 || Yankees || 14–8 || Weaver (10–3) || Pettitte (8–5) || || 42,602 || 48–37 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 86 || July 12 || Yankees || 5–4 || Lackey (4–4) || Sabathia (8–6) || Fuentes (26) || 41,532 || 49–37 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +1½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbcaff"
|colspan="3" bgcolor="#bbcaff"| July 14: All-Star Game (AL wins—Box) || 4–3 || Papelbon (BOS) || Bell (SD) || Rivera (NYY) || 46,760 || || Busch Stadium || colspan=2 | St. Louis, Missouri
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 87 || July 16 || @ Athletics || 6–2 || Santana (2–3) || Braden (7–8) || Fuentes (27) || 11,113 || 50–37 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 88 || July 17 || @ Athletics || 7–3 || Breslow (2–4)|| Saunders (8–6) || || 17,147 || 50–38 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 89 || July 18 || @ Athletics || 11–6 || Oliver (4–0) || Mazzaro (2–6) || || 16,475 || 51–38 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 90 || July 19 || @ Athletics || 1–0 (10) || Lackey (5–4) || Bailey (4–2) || Fuentes (28) || 18,539 || 52–38 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| | || July 20 || @ Royals || colspan=5 |Postponed (rain); rescheduled for July 21 || 52–38 || Kauffman Stadium || || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 91 || July 21 || @ Royals || 8–5 || Santana (3–5) || Ponson (1–6) || Fuentes (29) || N/A || 53–38 || Kauffman Stadium || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 92 || July 21 || @ Royals || 10–2 || O'Sullivan (3–0) || Chen (0–5) || || 23,874 || 54–38 || Kauffman Stadium || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 93 || July 22 || @ Royals || 9–6 || Speier (4–2) || Colón (1–1) || Fuentes (30) || 18,078 || 55–38 || Kauffman Stadium || W5 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 94 || July 23 || Twins || 6–5 (10) || Fuentes (1–2) || Crain (2–4) || || 38,145 || 56–38 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W6 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 95 || July 24 || Twins || 6–3 || Lackey (6–4) || Liriano (4–10) || || 39,272 || 57–38 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W7 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 96 || July 25 || Twins || 11–5 || Palmer (8–1) || Blackburn (8–5) || || 35,922 || 58–38 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W8 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 97 || July 26 || Twins || 10–1 || Swarzak (3–3) || Santana (3–6) || || 36,386 || 58–39 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 98 || July 27 || Indians || 8–6 || Veras (4–1) || Fuentes (1–3) || Wood (14) || 35,371 || 58–40 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 99 || July 28 || Indians || 7–6 || Palmer (9–1) || Huff (5–5) || Bulger (1) || 43,270 || 59–40 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +2½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 100 || July 29 || Indians || 9–3 || Lackey (7–4) || Laffey (4–3) || || 39,196 || 60–40 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 101 || July 31 || @ Twins || 11–5 (11) || Jepsen (3–2) || Keppel (0–1) || || 31,767 || 61–40 || HHH Metrodome || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3
|-

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|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 102 || August 1 || @ Twins || 11–6 || Saunders (9–6) || Swarzak (3–4) || || 40,828 || 62–40 || HHH Metrodome || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 103 || August 2 || @ Twins || 13–4 || Weaver (11–3) || Perkins (6–7) || || 41,079 || 63–40 || HHH Metrodome || W5 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 104 || August 4 || @ White Sox || 5–4 || Thornton (6–2) || Jepsen (3–3) || || 30,228 || 63–41 || U.S. Cellular Field || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 105 || August 5 || @ White Sox || 6–2 || Floyd (9–6) || O'Sullivan (3–1) || || 32,167 || 63–42 || U.S. Cellular Field || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 106 || August 6 || @ White Sox || 9–5 || Santana (4–6) || Danks (9–8) || || 27,487 || 64–42 || U.S. Cellular Field || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 107 || August 7 || Rangers || 11–6 || Feldman (11–4) || Saunders (9–7) || || 43,624 || 64–43 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 108 || August 8 || Rangers || 3–2 || Weaver (12–3) || Guardado (1–2) || Fuentes (31) || 37,166 || 65–43 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 109 || August 9 || Rangers || 0–7 || Holland (5–7) || Lackey (7–5) || || 35,706 || 65–44 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 110 || August 10 || Rays || 8–6 || Jepsen (4–3) || Springer (0–2) || Fuentes (32) || 37,388 || 66–44 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 111 || August 11 || Rays || 6–0 || Santana (5–6) || Price (5–5) || || 43,559 || 67–44 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 112 || August 12 || Rays || 10–5 || Bulger (5–1) || Balfour (4–2) || || 37,859 || 68–44 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 113 || August 14 || @ Orioles || 16–6 || Tillman (1–0) || Weaver (12–4) || || 25,836 || 68–45 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 114 || August 15 || @ Orioles || 5–1 || Lackey (8–5) || Matusz (1–2) || Fuentes (33) || 28,770 || 69–45 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 115 || August 16 || @ Orioles || 17–8 (13) || Bulger (6–1) || Bass (5–3) || || 26,529 || 70–45 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 116 || August 17 || @ Orioles || 8–5 || Santana (6–6) || Hernandez (4–5) || Fuentes (34) || 18,460 || 71–45 || Oriole Park at Camden Yards || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 117 || August 18 || @ Indians || 5–4 || Bell (1–0) || Carmona (2–7) || Fuentes (35) || 18,341 || 72–45 || Progressive Field || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 118 || August 19 || @ Indians || 3–0 || Weaver (13–4) || Sowers (4–9) || || 16,868 || 73–45 || Progressive Field || W5 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 119 || August 20 || @ Indians || 11–3 || Masterson (4–4) || Lackey (8–6) || || 16,804 || 73–46 || Progressive Field || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 120 || August 21 || @ Blue Jays || 5–4 || Rzepczynski (2–3) || O'Sullivan (3–2) || Janssen (1) || 15,993 || 73–47 || Rogers Centre || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 121 || August 22 || @ Blue Jays || 7–3 || Santana (7–6) || Richmond (6–7) || || 23,235 || 74–47 || Rogers Centre || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 122 || August 23 || @ Blue Jays || 8–3 || Romero (11–5) || Bell (1–1) || || 23,935 || 74–48 || Rogers Centre || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 123 || August 24 || Tigers || 10–7 || Verlander (14–7) || Weaver (13–5) || Rodney (27) || 38,421 || 74–49 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 124 || August 25 || Tigers || 5–3 || Washburn (9–7) || Lackey (8–7) || Rodney (28) || 42,970 || 74–50 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 125 || August 26 || Tigers || 4–2 || Saunders (10–7) || Jackson (10–6) || Fuentes (36) || 36,329 || 75–50 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 126 || August 27 || Athletics || 2–0 || Cahill (7–12) || Santana (7–7) || Bailey (19) || 43,139 || 75–51 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 127 || August 28 || Athletics || 11–7 || Arredondo (2–3) || Ziegler (1–4) || Fuentes (37) || 41,912 || 76–51 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 128 || August 29 || Athletics || 4–3 || Ziegler (2–4) || Rodríguez (0–1) || Bailey (20) || 43,011 || 76–52 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 129 || August 30 || Athletics || 9–1 || Lackey (9–7) || Anderson (7–10) || || 38,018 || 77–52 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 130 || August 31 || @ Mariners || 10–0 || Saunders (11–7) || French (4–4) || || 18,959 || 78–52 || Safeco Field || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|-

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|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 131 || September 1 || @ Mariners || 2–1 || Fister (2–1) || Oliver (4–1) || Aardsma (31) || 18,542 || 78–53 || Safeco Field || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 132 || September 2 || @ Mariners || 3–0 || Hernández (14–5) || Kazmir (8–8) || Aardsma (32) || 22,130 || 78–54 || Safeco Field || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 133 || September 4 || @ Royals || 2–1 || Weaver (14–5) || Wright (1–5) || Fuentes (38) || 17,447 || 79–54 || Kauffman Stadium || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +3½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 134 || September 5 || @ Royals || bgcolor="bbffbb" | 2 – 1 (11) || Jepsen (5–3) || Yabuta (0–1) || Fuentes (39) || 22,628 || 80–54 || Kauffman Stadium || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 135 || September 6 || @ Royals || 7–2 || Saunders (12–7) || Hochevar (6–9) || || 16,745 || 81–54 || Kauffman Stadium || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 136 || September 7 || @ Royals || 6–3 || Davies (7–9) || Santana (7–8) || Soria (22) || 18,453 || 81–55 || Kauffman Stadium || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 137 || September 8 || Mariners || 3 – 2 (10) || Palmer (10–1) || Batista (6–4) || || 37,725 || 82–55 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 138 || September 9 || Mariners || 6–3 || Weaver (15–5) || Snell (6–10) || Fuentes (40) || 36,340 || 83–55 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +4½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 139 || September 10 || Mariners || 3–0 || Lackey (10–7) || Rowland-Smith (3–3) || || 37,412 || 84–55 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 140 || September 11 || White Sox || 7–1 || Saunders (13–7) || Floyd (11–10) || || 38,375 || 85–55 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 141 || September 12 || White Sox || 4 – 3 (10) || Jenks (3–4) || Fuentes (1–4) || Peña (2) ||| 37,390 || 85–56 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 142 || September 13 || White Sox || 3–2 || Oliver (5–1) || Buehrle (12–8) || Fuentes (41) || 37,512 || 86–56 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 143 || September 14 || @ Yankees || 5–3 || Hughes (7–3) || Weaver (15–6) || Rivera (40) || 44,701 || 86–57 || Yankee Stadium || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 144 || September 15 || @ Red Sox || 4–1 || Matsuzaka (2–5) || Lackey (10–8) || || 37,942 || 86–58 || Fenway Park || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 145 || September 16 || @ Red Sox || 9–8 || Bard (2–1) || Fuentes (1–5) || || 37,706 || 86–59 || Fenway Park || L3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 146 || September 17 || @ Red Sox || 4–3 || Jepsen (6–3) || Wagner (1–1) || Fuentes (42) || 38,157 || 87–59 || Fenway Park || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 147 || September 18 || @ Rangers || 2–0 || Kazmir (9–8) || Hunter (8–4) || Fuentes (43) || 34,240 || 88–59 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +7½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 148 || September 19 || @ Rangers || 3–2 ||Feldman (17–5) || Weaver (15–7) || Francisco (23) || 46,596 || 88–60 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 149 || September 20 || @ Rangers || 10–5 || Lackey (11–8) || Holland (7–12) || || 33,688 || 89–60 || Rangers Ballpark in Arlington || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +7½
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 150 || September 21 || Yankees || 5–2 || Saunders (14–7) || Pettitte (13–7) || Fuentes (44) || 38,667 || 90–60 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +7½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 151 || September 22 || Yankees || 6–5 || Hughes (8–3) || Palmer (10–2) || Rivera (41) || 40,374 || 90–61 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +7½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 152 || September 23 || Yankees || 3–2 || Burnett (12–9) || Kazmir (9–9) || Rivera (42) || 35,760 || 90–62 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6½
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 153 || September 25 || Athletics || 3–0 || Gonzalez (6–6) || Weaver (15–8) || Bailey (26) || 43,242 || 90–63 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 154 || September 26 || Athletics || 15–10 || Breslow (8–7) || Jepsen (6–4) || || 41,014 || 90–64 ||| Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 155 || September 27 || Athletics || 7–4 || Saunders (15–7) || González (0–4) || Fuentes (45) || 38,718 || 91–64 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +6
|- align="center" style="background: #007800; color: white"
| 156 || September 28 || Rangers || 11–0 || Santana (8–8) || Hunter (9–5) || || 40,484 || 92–64 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2 || +7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 157 || September 29 || Rangers || 5–2 || O'Sullivan (4–2) || Feldman (17–7) || Fuentes (46) || 38,600 || 93–64 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 158 || September 30 || Rangers || 5–0 || Palmer (11–2) || Holland (8–13) || || 40,616 || 94–64 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W4 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +9
|-

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|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 159 || October 1 || Rangers || 11–3 || Millwood (13–10) || Bell (1–2) || || 38,552 || 94–65 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 160 || October 2 || @ Athletics || 5–2 || Weaver (16–8) || Gonzalez (6–7) || Fuentes (47) || 14,554 || 95–65 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W1 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +8
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 161 || October 3 || @ Athletics || 4–2 || Kazmir (10–9) || Eveland (2–4) ||Fuentes (48) || 16,539 || 96–65 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W2 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +9
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 162 || October 4 || @ Athletics || 5–3 || Saunders (16–7) || Gray (0–1) || Jepsen (1) || 16,591 || 97–65 || Oakland-Alameda Coliseum || W3 || bgcolor="bbffbb" | +10

Postseason
With their win on Monday, September 28, 2009, the Angels clinched their third straight American League West championship. Also, at that time, the Angels clinched the second-best record in the American League giving them home field advantage for the American League Division Series. Also, with their win on Tuesday, September 29, 2009, the Angels knocked the Rangers out of contention for the American League Wild Card, therefore, the Angels faced the Boston Red Sox in the Division Series for the third year in a row.

American League Division Series

The 2009 American League Division Series featured the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the Wildcard winner Boston Red Sox. The series began on October 8, 2009, with the Angels winning the first two games at Angel Stadium. On October 11, the series continued to Fenway Park where the Angels had a stunning come-from-behind victory to win 7–6 and sweep the Red Sox. This series marks the first time the Angels have beaten the Red Sox in a postseason series as well as the first postseason sweep for the Angels in franchise history.

American League Championship Series

The 2009 American League Championship Series featured the AL West champion Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the AL East champion New York Yankees. The Yankees won the series 4 games to 2.

Game log

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| 1 || October 8 || Red Sox || 5–0 || Lackey (1–0) || Lester (0–1) || || 45,070 || 1–0 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || October 9 || Red Sox || 4–1 || Weaver (1–0) || Beckett (0–1) || Fuentes (1) || 45,223 || 2–0 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || October 11 || @ Red Sox || 7–6 || Oliver (1–0) || Papelbon (0–1) || Fuentes (2) || 38,704 || 3–0 || Fenway Park || W3
|- align="center bgcolor="bbffbb"
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|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || October 16 || @ Yankees || 4–1 || Sabathia (2–0) || Lackey (1–1) || Rivera (2) || 49,688 || 0–1 || Yankee Stadium || L1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 2 || October 17 || @ Yankees || 4–3 (13) || Robertson (1–0) || Santana (0–1) || || 49,922 || 0–2 || Yankee Stadium || L2
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || October 19 || Yankees || 5–4 (11) || Santana (1–1) || Aceves (0–1) || || 44,911 || 1–2 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || October 20 || Yankees || 10–1 || Sabathia (3–0) || Kazmir (0–1) || || 45,160 || 1–3 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || L1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 5 || October 22 || Yankees || 7–6 || Jepsen (1–0) || Hughes (0–1) || Fuentes (3) || 45,113 || 2–3 || Angel Stadium of Anaheim || W1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| | || October 24 || @ Yankees || colspan=4 |Postponed (rain); rescheduled for October 25 || || 2–3 || Yankee Stadium ||
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6 || October 25 || @ Yankees || 5–2 || Pettitte (2–0) || Saunders (0–1) || Rivera (3) || 50,173 || 2–4 || Yankee Stadium || L1

Player stats

Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; BB = Walks; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; CG = Complete games; SV = Saves; SVO = Save Opportunities; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed

Source:

Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Orem

References

 2009 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim season at Baseball Reference

Los Angeles Angels seasons
American League West champion seasons
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Sabien Lilaj (born 10 February 1989) is an Albanian former professional footballer who played as a central midfielder. He is a versatile midfielder who mainly operates in a holding role, but he has also played in more advanced midfield roles.

Club career

Early career
Lilaj was born in Maliq, Korçë County, but moved to the capital Tirana along with his family at the age of eight, where he began playing football at the Loro Boriçi sports mastery school at the age of ten, playing for the school's football team Shkëndija Tiranë.

Tirana
In the summer of 2008, he went on trial with KF Tirana, where he was spotted by the head coach Blaž Slišković, who was impressed with the 19-year-old and signed him ahead of the 2008–09 campaign. He made his league debut in the opening game of the 2008–09 Albanian Superliga against Vllaznia Shkodër, where he started the game in midfield in a goalless draw. He scored his first professional goal in a 3–2 away win over local rivals Dinamo Tirana. In total he made 20 league appearances in his debut season, where he also won the Albanian Superliga for the first time. He also made two appearances in the club's Albanian Cup run, where they reached the final but eventually lost 1–2 against Flamurtari Vlorë.

The following season, Lilaj made his European debut in the Second qualifying round of the 2009–10 UEFA Champions League against Norwegian side Stabæk, a match which ended in a 1–1 draw. He also started the return leg that ended in a 4–0 loss to his side which eliminated them from the competition. He came on at half time for Blerti Hajdari in the 2009 Albanian Supercup as they defeated 1–0 Flamurtari Vlorë, which beat them in the previous cup final. In the league, he made 23 appearances, most of which were off the bench as he struggled to establish himself in midfield in a season where his side failed to win the league where they finished third, or the cup where they reached the third round.

Lilaj began the 2010–11 season playing against Hungarian side Zalaegerszegi TE in the First qualifying round of the 2010–11 UEFA Europa League, where both legs finished in goalless draws, meaning that extra time was needed after the second leg in Zalaegerszeg, where Tirana won the tie through an Erando Karabeci free-kick in the 107th minute. His side were drawn against Dutch side FC Utrecht, where they lost the first leg 4–0 away at the Stadion Galgenwaard, but they held Utrecht to a 1–1 in the return leg at the Qemal Stafa Stadium but were ultimately knocked out of the competition. In the Albanian Superliga, his side struggled throughout the season and they finished in fifth place out of 12 teams, just two points above the relegation playoff places, but Lilaj still managed to show some good form as he made 24 appearances and scored one goal. His side did, however, have a successful 2010–11 Albanian Cup run as they defeated Dinamo Tirana on penalties in the final to win their first Albanian Cup since 2006. Lilaj scored once in the run up to the final, as well as featuring in six games, including both legs of the quarter and semi-finals, respectively and the final, where he played the full 120 minutes as Tirana won on penalties to rescue their season. He was then allowed to leave the club at the end of the season, as did many other first team players, including Andi Lila, Jahmir Hyka, Tefik Osmani and Pero Pejić.

Lokomotiva
In the summer transfer window of 2011, Lilaj joined Croatian Prva HNL side NK Lokomotiva, where he struggled to compete with the likes of Mateo Poljak and Marcelo Brozović for a first team place. He made just 15 league appearances as his side finished in a respectable seventh place out of 16 teams; his side also did not qualify for the 2011–12 Croatian Football Cup, meaning he could not play any other games that season. Despite having a difficult personal season, his performances did attract the interest of Albania national team head coach Josip Kuže, who gave him his first senior international call up and cap. After one season in Croatia, he left Lokomotiva to return to Albania, where he was subject to interest from a host of Albanian Superliga sides in the summer of 2012.

Skënderbeu Korçë

On 7 August 2012, Lilaj completed a transfer to reigning Superliga champions Skënderbeu Korçë, returning to his birthplace. He signed a three-year deal and took squad number 88. There he found his old Tirana teammates, including Ditmar Bicaj, Ivan Gvozdenović, Pero Pejić, Sebino Plaku and Daniel Xhafa.

He made his debut for the club in the 2012 Albanian Supercup where he started the game but was substituted off in the second half in the 2–1 defeat to his former side Tirana. He impressed in his first season at Skënderbeu Korçë, despite competition in the centre of midfield with captain Bledi Shkëmbi and Nurudeen Orelesi. On 3 October 2012, Lilaj scored his first goal in nearly 20 months against Olimpik in a 7–2 Albanian Cup win which also saw him receive a red card in the 85th minute. This goal was followed up by another one four days later in a Superliga match against Shkumbini Peqin. Lilaj featured in 20 league games and scored four league goals to help his side retain the Superliga title for a third consecutive season. In the Albanian Cup, he scored four goals in five appearances, including his side's only goal in the semi-finals against Bylis Ballsh, who knocked out Skënderbeu Korçë after a 2–1 aggregate win over two legs. He scored 8 times in 30 games in all competitions in the 2012–13 season.

As Lilaj's side won the league the previous season, he began the 2013–14 campaign playing in the second qualifying round of the Champions League, where he played against Azerbaijani side Neftchi PFK, which Skënderbeu Korçë defeated 1–0 on aggregate after extra time, as both legs ended in goalless draws in regulation time. In the next round they faced Kazakh side Shakhter Karagandy, which defeated Skënderbeu Korçë 3–0 in the first leg, but Lilaj and his side showed resilience in the return leg as they went 3–0 up in the opening 29 minutes, only to concede twice either side of half time to win the game 3–2 as they ultimately lost the tie 5–3 on aggregate that saw them get knocked out of the Champions League. They did, however, qualify for the play-off round of the Europa League, where they were drawn against Ukrainian side Chornomorets Odesa, with the first leg in Ukraine ending in 1–0 loss for Skënderbeu. In the return leg in Albania, his side won the game 1–0 and took the tie to extra time, which did not produce any goals meaning the tie went to penalties for a spot in the group stage of the Europa League. Lilaj took his side's fifth penalty and successfully converted, but his teammates Nurudeen Orelesi and Bakary Nimaga missed the next two penalties as his side lost 7–6.

On 12 August 2014, Lilaj signed a two–year contract with Polish Ekstraklasa side Ruch Chorzów, where he even completed his medical and was presented to the media, only for the move to be annulled. He therefore returned to Skënderbeu Korçë for another season as the Albanian side claimed to have automatically renewed his contract at the end of the 2013–14 season for another year.

In June 2015, Lilaj agreed another contract extension, signing for the 2015–16 season. Later on 5 November 2015, Lilaj scored twice in just under 20 minutes as Skënderbeu recorded a 3–0 victory over Sporting CP in the 2015–16 UEFA Europa League group stage. His first goal was scored after teammates Peter Olayinka and Esquerdinha missed opportunities, but Lilaj netted in the rebound to put Skënderbeu ahead 1–0. His second came from the penalty spot as teammate Liridon Latifi was fouled by Sporting goalkeeper Rui Patrício, who was then sent off. Lilaj scored the resulting penalty past substitute goalkeeper Marcelo Boeck to put Skënderbeu 2–0 up at the Elbasan Arena. Skënderbeu eventually ran out 3–0 winners and recorded their first ever win in a major tournament.

On 28 December 2015, Lilaj was named Albanian Footballer of the Year. At the end of 2015–16 season, Lilaj earned Fair Play Award by association "Sporti na bashkon". Skënderbeu won the championship for a record 6th time, but was later revoked by Albanian Football Association; the club was also banned by UEFA from participating in the 2016–17 European competitions by UEFA for match-fixing.

In the summer of 2017, Lilaj played a vital role in Skënderbeu's 2017–18 UEFA Europa League qualifying rounds campaign, as the team achieved group stage for the second time ever and also become the first Albanian club to pass four rounds. His goal from a narrow position in the returning leg of second qualifying round against Kairat on 20 July was deciding as Skënderbeu won 2–0 and progressed 3–1 on aggregate.

Lilaj enjoyed a prolific form at the start of championship, scoring from penalty spot against Flamurtari Vlorë in opening week, Partizani Tirana in week 3, Kukësi in week 4, Teuta Durrës in week 7 and Luftëtari Gjirokastër in week 8, which lifted his tally to 5 league goals, a new personal best. He was named Albanian Superliga Player of the Month for September which made him only the fifth player to win it twice. Skënderbeu finished first phase with 25 points from 9 matches, a record in Albanian football. His performances throughout the year were rewarded as he was named Albanian Footballer of the Year for a second time on 22 December, becoming only the second player to win it twice. He finished the championship by scoring 7 goals in 27 appearances as Skënderbeu won their 8th Albanian Superliga title in history. On 27 May 2018, Lilaj played in the 2018 Albanian Cup Final against Laçi and scored the only goal of the match with a penalty kick to give the club their first ever Albanian Cup trophy. By doing so, Skënderbeu completed the domestic double for the first time ever.

After Skënderbeu was excluded from European competitions by UEFA for the next 10 years, Lilaj, whose contract ran out, decided not to renew and announced his departure after six years, in which he made more than 200 appearances and won 8 trophies.

Gabala
On 16 June 2018, Lilaj become a Gabala played by penning a one-year contract with an option of a further one, worth €500,000 per year.
On 4 June 2019, Gabala confirmed that they had released Lilaj at the end of his contract.

International career

Youth

In June 2009, Lilaj was called up by manager of Albania under-20 side Artan Bushati to be part of the team at 2009 Mediterranean Games. He was ever-present in both matches of Group D; the first, a 1–2 loss to Tunisia, and the second, a 0–3 loss to Spain which brought the elimination from the tournament.

Lilaj was first selected for the Albania under-21 squad by coach Artan Bushati for a friendly match against Macedonia. He was picked in the 23-man squad that travelled to Macedonia for the friendly along with two other KF Tirana teammates, Enri Tafaj and Migen Metani. However, he was not able to play the friendly in Ohrid on 19 November 2008 due to an injury incurring just days before the fixture. This meant that fellow Tirana teammate Metani took his place in the squad. He was again picked by Bushati in February 2009, this time preparation for the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification. He was picked in the squad once again with fellow club teammate Metani.

Lilaj participated with Albania U21 in the 2011 UEFA European Under-21 Championship qualification where he was a regular starter under coach Artan Bushati playing overall 7 matches as a starter completing 5 full 90-minutes. The only game which he missed out was due to yellow card suspension.

Senior
Lilaj was first approached to Albania senior team by manager Josip Kuže for the last UEFA Euro 2012 qualifying matches against France and Romania respectively on 7 and 11 October 2011. He made his senior international debut against France on 7 October 2011, coming on as a substitute in the 81st minute for Gilman Lika in a 3–0 loss. He played also four days later against Romania the full 90-minutes match which finished in a 1–1 draw.

Lilaj then was called up by interim-manager Džemal Mustedanagić for the post-Euro 2012 qualifying friendlies against Azerbaijan and Macedonia on 11 and 15 November 2011. He played in the last 6 minutes against Macedonia on 15 November replacing Jahmir Hyka in a goalless draw. Lilaj was called up by new arrived coach Gianni De Biasi for friendlies against Qatar and Iran in May 2012. Under coach De Biasi, he played as a starter for over 60 minutes in both matches forming the defensive midfielder partnership with Ervin Bulku as Albania managed to win both matches, where they beat Qatar 2–1 in Madrid on 22 May and Iran 1–0 on 27 May in Istanbul.

Lilaj was called up regularly for the 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification but didn't make any appearances, standing on the bench for 8 matches. He was used mostly on friendlies, earning two other caps, first against Cameroon on 14 November where he played the whole first half and later 81 minutes in the second friendly against Lithuania on 26 March 2013 to help his side to take a 4–1 win at Qemal Stafa Stadium in Tirana.

Career statistics

Club

International

Honours

Club
Tirana
 Albanian Superliga: 2008–09
 Albanian Cup: 2010–11
 Albanian Supercup: 2009

Skënderbeu Korçë
 Albanian Superliga: 2012–13, 2013–14, 2014–15, 2015–16, 2017–18
 Albanian Cup: 2017–18
 Albanian Supercup: 2013, 2014

Gabala
Azerbaijan Cup: 2018–19

Individual
Albanian Superliga Player of the Month: October 2012, September 2017
Albanian Footballer of the Year: 2015, 2017
Albanian Superliga Fair Play Award: 2015–16

References

External links

 Skënderbeu Korçë official profile

1989 births
Living people
People from Maliq
Sportspeople from Korçë County
Footballers from Korçë
Albanian men's footballers
Men's association football midfielders
Albania men's youth international footballers
Albania men's under-21 international footballers
Albania men's international footballers
KF Shkëndija Tiranë players
KF Tirana players
KF Skënderbeu Korçë players
NK Lokomotiva Zagreb players
Gabala SC players
Sektzia Ness Ziona F.C. players
FC Prishtina players
Kategoria Superiore players
Croatian Football League players
Azerbaijan Premier League players
Israeli Premier League players
Football Superleague of Kosovo players
Albanian expatriate men's footballers
Expatriate men's footballers in Croatia
Expatriate men's footballers in Azerbaijan
Expatriate men's footballers in Israel
Expatriate men's footballers in Kosovo
Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Croatia
Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Azerbaijan
Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Israel
Albanian expatriate sportspeople in Kosovo
Competitors at the 2009 Mediterranean Games
Mediterranean Games competitors for Albania


The Oakland Athletics' 2009 season was their 41st in Oakland, California. It was also the 109th season in franchise history. The team finished fourth in the American League West with a record of 75-87.

The Athletics entered the season with a measure of hope. During the 2008-09 offseason, the team added numerous hitters through both trades and free agent signings. The most notable addition was that of outfielder Matt Holliday. Holliday was acquired from the Colorado Rockies in exchange for rookie outfielder Carlos González, starting pitcher Greg Smith, and closer Huston Street. Oakland also added a handful of veterans via free agency; these included Orlando Cabrera, Nomar Garciaparra, and former Athletics superstar Jason Giambi. The signings were meant to improve the team's offense, which was the American League's worst (as measured by number of runs scored) in 2008.

While the Athletics' offense improved considerably in 2009, its gains were largely offset by inconsistent pitching. All told, Oakland would finish the season with a third consecutive losing record.

Regular season

Season standings

Record vs. opponents

Roster

Game log

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 1 || April 6 || @ Angels || 3–0 || Saunders (1–0) || Braden (0–1) || Fuentes (1) || 43,220 || 0–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 2 || April 7 || @ Angels || 6–4 || Wuertz (1–0) || Jepsen (0–1) || Ziegler (1) || 43,396 || 1–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 3 || April 8 || @ Angels || 6–4 || Bailey (1–0) || Fuentes (0–1) || Ziegler (2) || 43,283 || 2–1
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| || April 9 || @ Angels || colspan=6 |Postponed (death of Angels pitcher Nick Adenhart; rescheduled for August 27)
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 4 || April 10 || Mariners || 5–4 || Jakubauskas (1–0) || Anderson (0–1) || Aardsma (1) || 36,067 || 2–2
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 5 || April 11 || Mariners || 8–5 || Batista (1–0) || Casilla (0–1) || Morrow (2) || 19,560 || 2–3
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 6 || April 12 || Mariners || 1–0 || Bédard (1–0) || Cahill (0–1) || Aardsma (2) || 12,127 || 2–4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 7 || April 13 || Red Sox || 8–2 || Braden (1–1) || Lester (0–2) || || 21,331 || 3–4
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 8 || April 14 || Red Sox || 6 – 5 (12) || Gallagher (1–0) || López (0–1) || || 22,132 || 4–4
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 9 || April 15 || Red Sox || 8–2 || Wakefield (1–1) || Anderson (0–2) || || 35,067 || 4–5
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 10 || April 17 || @ Blue Jays || 8–5 || Bailey (2–0) || League (1–1) || Ziegler (3) || 18,272 || 5–5
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 11 || April 18 || @ Blue Jays || 4 – 2 (12) || Frasor (2–0) || Giese (0–1) || || 21,698 || 5–6
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 12 || April 19 || @ Blue Jays || 1–0 || Romero (2–0) || Braden (1–2) || Ryan (2) || 22,164 || 5–7
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| || April 20 || @ Yankees || colspan=6 |Postponed (rain; rescheduled for July 23)
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 13 || April 21 || @ Yankees || 5–3 || Pettitte (2–0) || Eveland (0–1) || Rivera (4) || 42,065 || 5–8
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 14 || April 22 || @ Yankees || 9 – 7 (14) || Veras (1–1) || Giese (0–2) || || 43,342 || 5–9
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 15 || April 24 || Rays || 8–2 || Kazmir (3–1) || Cahill (0–2) || || 20,140 || 5–10
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 16 || April 25 || Rays || 5–2 || Braden (2–2) || Garza (1–2) || Ziegler (4) || 15,432 || 6–10
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 17 || April 26 || Rays || 7–1 || Eveland (1–1) || Sonnanstine (0–3) || || 18,689 || 7–10
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 18 || April 28 || @ Rangers || 5–4 || Millwood (2–2) || Wuertz (1–1) || Francisco (6) || 12,627 || 7–11
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbbbbb"
| || April 29 || @ Rangers || colspan=6 |Postponed (rain; rescheduled for May 29)
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 19 || April 30 || @ Rangers || 4–2 || Braden (3–2) || Padilla (1–2) || Wuertz (1) || 13,802 || 8–11
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 20 || May 1 || @ Mariners || 8–7 || Kelley (1–1) || Springer (0–1) || || 25,760 || 8–12
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 21 || May 2 || @ Mariners || 3–2 || Bailey (3–0) || Aardsma (0–1) || Wuertz (2) || 29,484 || 9–12
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 22 || May 3 || @ Mariners || 8 – 7 (15) || Vargas (1–0) || Eveland (1–2) || || 29,963 || 9–13
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 23 || May 4 || Angels || 5–2 || Saunders (4–1) || Anderson (0–3) || Fuentes (6) || 10,397 || 9–14
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 24 || May 5 || Angels || 5–3 || Loux (2–2) || Braden (3–3) || Fuentes (7) || 13,298 || 9–15
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 25 || May 6 || Rangers || 3–2 || Feldman (2–0) || Giese (0–3) || Francisco (9) || 15,342 || 9–16
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 26 || May 7 || Rangers || 9–4 || Cahill (1–2) || McCarthy (3–1) || || 13,702 || 10–16
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 27 || May 8 || Blue Jays || 5–3 || Wuertz (2–1) || Richmond (4–1) || Bailey (1) || 14,103 || 11–16
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 28 || May 9 || Blue Jays || 6–4 || Tallet (2–1) || Gallagher (1–1) || || 15,817 || 11–17
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 29 || May 10 || Blue Jays || 5–0 || Cecil (1–0) || Braden (3–4) || || 15,126 || 11–18
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 30 || May 12 || Royals || 12–3 || Cahill (2–2) || Hochevar (0–1) || || 10,156 || 12–18
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 31 || May 13 || Royals || 7–2 || Outman (1–0) || Bannister (3–1) || || 16,057 || 13–18
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 32 || May 15 || @ Tigers || 14–1 || Jackson (3–2) || Anderson (0–4) || || 26,770 || 13–19
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 33 || May 16 || @ Tigers || 9–1 || Porcello (4–3) || Braden (3–5) || || 31,554 || 13–20
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 34 || May 17 || @ Tigers || 11–7 || Miner (3–1) || Cahill (2–3) || || 27,535 || 13–21
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 35 || May 18 || @ Rays || 13–4 || Niemann (4–3) || Gallagher (1–2) || || 11,420 || 13–22
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 36 || May 19 || @ Rays || 4 – 1 (11) || Casilla (1–1) || Wheeler (1–1) || || 12,842 || 14–22
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 37 || May 20 || @ Rays || 7–6 || Anderson (1–4) || Kazmir (4–4) || Ziegler (5) || 13,721 || 15–22
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 38 || May 21 || @ Rays || 6–5 || Nelson (1–0) || Ziegler (0–1) || || 14,374 || 15–23
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 39 || May 22 || Diamondbacks || 2–1 || Buckner (1–0) || Cahill (2–4) || Rauch (2) || 13,586 || 15–24
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 40 || May 23 || Diamondbacks || 8 – 7 (11) || Peña (4–1) || Breslow (1–3) || Qualls (11) || 21,295 || 15–25
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 41 || May 24 || Diamondbacks || 6–2 || Outman (2–0) || Garland (4–3) || || 13,792 || 16–25
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 42 || May 25 || Mariners || 6–1 || Anderson (2–4) || Jakubauskas (3–5) || Cameron (1) || 15,280 || 17–25
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 43 || May 26 || Mariners || 4–3 || Braden (4–5) || Batista (2–1) || Bailey (2) || 10,371 || 18–25
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 44 || May 27 || Mariners || 6–1 || Bédard (3–2) || Cahill (2–5) || || 30,012 || 18–26
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 45 || May 29 || @ Rangers || 6–3 || Wilson (3–2) || Casilla (1–2) || Francisco (11) || || 18–27
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 46 || May 29 || @ Rangers || 5–2 || Feldman (4–0) || É. González (0–1) || Wilson (4) || 30,496 || 18–28
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 47 || May 30 || @ Rangers || 14–1 || McCarthy (5–2) || Anderson (2–5) || || 45,325 || 18–29
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 48 || May 31 || @ Rangers || 5–4 || Bailey (4–0) || Francisco (1–1) || || 22,952 || 19–29
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 49 || June 1 || @ White Sox || 6–2 || Thornton (3–1) || Breslow (1–4) || || 26,038 || 19–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 50 || June 2 || @ White Sox || 5–0 || Mazzaro (1–0) || Colón (3–5) || || 20,519 || 20–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 51 || June 3 || @ White Sox || 5–3 || Outman (3–0) || Richard (2–1) || Bailey (3) || 23,207 || 21–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 52 || June 4 || @ White Sox || 7–0 || Anderson (3–5) || Buehrle (6–2) || || 18,219 || 22–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 53 || June 5 || Orioles || 9–1 || Braden (5–5) || Guthrie (4–5) || || 12,608 || 23–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 54 || June 6 || Orioles || 9–4 || Cahill (3–5) || Berken (1–2) || || 20,267 || 24–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 55 || June 7 || Orioles || 3–0 || Mazzaro (2–0) || Hill (2–1) || Bailey (4) || 17,208 || 25–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 56 || June 8 || Twins || 4–3 || Outman (4–0) || Ayala (1–2) || Bailey (5) || 10,181 || 26–30
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 57 || June 9 || Twins || 10–5 || Baker (4–6) || Anderson (3–6) || Nathan (12) || 10,127 || 26–31
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 58 || June 10 || Twins || 6–3 || Guerrier (3–0) || Bailey (4–1) || Nathan (13) || 18,074 || 26–32
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 59 || June 11 || Twins || 4–3 || Ziegler (1–1) || Henn (0–2) || || 13,383 || 27–32
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 60 || June 12 || @ Giants || 3–0 || Lincecum (6–1) || Mazzaro (2–1) || || 36,035 || 27–33
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 61 || June 13 || @ Giants || 5–2 || Johnson (6–5) || Outman (4–1) || Wilson (17) || 37,874 || 27–34
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 62 || June 14 || @ Giants || 7–1 || Cain (9–1) || Anderson (3–7) || || 37,728 || 27–35
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 63 || June 16 || @ Dodgers || 5 – 4 (10) || Mota (3–1) || Ziegler (1–2) || || 41,169 || 27–36
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 64 || June 17 || @ Dodgers || 5–4 || Cahill (4–5) || Kuroda (1–3) || Bailey (6) || 46,274 || 28–36
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 65 || June 18 || @ Dodgers || 3–2 || Leach (2–0) || Ziegler (1–3) || Troncoso (4) || 50,492 || 28–37
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 66 || June 19 || @ Padres || 7–5 || Wuertz (3–1) || Mujica (2–2) || Bailey (7) || 20,019 || 29–37
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 67 || June 20 || @ Padres || 6–3 || Wuertz (4–1) || Meredith (4–1) || Bailey (8) || 28,074 || 30–37
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 68 || June 21 || @ Padres || 4–1 || Correia (4–5) || Braden (5–6) || Bell (19) || 24,249 || 30–38
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 69 || June 22 || Giants || 5–1 || Cahill (5–5) || Sánchez (2–8) || Ziegler (6) || 27,324 || 31–38
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 70 || June 23 || Giants || 4–1 || Lincecum (7–2) || Mazzaro (2–2) || || 32,854 || 31–39
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 71 || June 24 || Giants || 6–3 || Johnson (7–5) || G. Gonzalez (0–1) || Wilson (20) || 35,067 || 31–40
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 72 || June 26 || Rockies || 4–2 || Hammel (5–3) || Braden (5–7) || Street (17) || 20,872 || 31–41
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 73 || June 27 || Rockies || 11–9 || de la Rosa (4–7) || Cahill (5–6) || Street (18) || 18,624 || 31–42
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 74 || June 28 || Rockies || 3–1 || Cook (8–3) || Mazzaro (2–3) || Street (19) || 15,701 || 31–43
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 75 || June 29 || Tigers || 7–1 || Anderson (4–7) || Porcello (8–5) || || 10,563 || 32–43
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 76 || June 30 || Tigers || 5–3 || Galarraga (5–7) || G. Gonzalez (0–2) || || 12,126 || 32–44
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 77 || July 1 || Tigers || 5–1 || Braden (6–7) || Verlander (8–4) || || 21,238 || 33–44
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 78 || July 3 || @ Indians || 15–3 || Huff (4–3) || Cahill (5–7) || || 26,557 || 33–45
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 79 || July 4 || @ Indians || 5–2 || Pavano (7–7) || Mazzaro (2–4) || Wood (10) || 24,501 || 33–46
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 80 || July 5 || @ Indians || 5–2 || G. Gonzalez (1–2) || Lee (4–7) || Bailey (9) || 19,105 || 34–46
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 81 || July 6 || @ Red Sox || 6–0 || Anderson (5–7) || Smoltz (0–2) || || 38,294 || 35–46
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 82 || July 7 || @ Red Sox || 5–2 || Beckett (10–3) || Eveland (1–3) || Papelbon (21) || 37,676 || 35–47
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 83 || July 8 || @ Red Sox || 5–4 || Wakefield (11–3) || Cahill (5–8) || Papelbon (22) || 37,981 || 35–48
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 84 || July 10 || @ Rays || 6–0 || Niemann (8–4) || Mazzaro (2–5) || || 20,358 || 35–49
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 85 || July 11 || @ Rays || 7–2 || Braden (7–7) || Garza (6–7) || || 33,273 || 36–49
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 86 || July 12 || @ Rays || 7–3 || Wuertz (5–1) || Wheeler (3–2) || Bailey (10) || 29,727 || 37–49
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 87 || July 16 || Angels || 6–2 || Santana (2–3) || Braden (7–8) || Fuentes (27)|| 11,113 || 37–50
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 88 || July 17 || Angels || 7–3 || Breslow (2–4)|| Saunders (8–6) || || 17,147 || 38–50
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 89 || July 18 || Angels || 11–6 || Oliver (4–0) || Mazzaro (2–6) || || 16,475 || 38–51
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 90 || July 19 || Angels || 1 – 0 (10) || Lackey (5–4) || Bailey (4–2) || Fuentes (28) || 18,539 || 38–52
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 91 || July 20 || Twins || 14–13 || Breslow (3–4) || Mijares (0–2) || Wuertz (3) || 10,283 || 39–52
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 92 || July 21 || Twins || 3 – 2 (10) || Guerrier (5–0) || Bailey (4–3) || Nathan (26) || 12,027 || 39–53
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 93 || July 22 || Twins || 16–1 || Cahill (6–8) || Perkins (5–6) || || 22,031 || 40–53
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 94 || July 23 || @ Yankees || 6–3 || Sabathia (10–6) || Mazzaro (2–7) || Hughes (1) || 44,206 || 40–54
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 95 || July 24 || @ Yankees || 8–3 || Chamberlain (6–2) || Anderson (5–8) || || 46,086 || 40–55
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 96 || July 25 || @ Yankees || 6–4 || G. Gonzalez (2–2) || Pettitte (8–6) || Bailey (11) || 46,412 || 41–55
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 97 || July 26 || @ Yankees || 7–5 || Coke (2–3) || Braden (7–9) || Rivera (29) || 46,163 || 41–56
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 98 || July 27 || @ Red Sox || 8–2 || Beckett (12–4) || Cahill (6–9) || || 37,955 || 41–57
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 99 || July 28 || @ Red Sox || 9 – 8 (11) || Berslow (4–4) || Delcarmen (2–2) || Bailey (12) || 38,084 || 42–57
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 100 || July 29 || @ Red Sox || 8–6 || Anderson (6–8) || Penny (7–5) || Bailey (13) || 38,193 || 43–57
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 101 || July 30 || @ Red Sox || 8–5 || Delcarmen (3–2) || Breslow (4–5) || Papelbon (26) || 37,919 || 43–58
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 102 || July 31 || Blue Jays || 8–5 || Braden (8–9) || Richmond (6–6)|| Bailey (14) || 12,151 || 44–58
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 103 || August 1 || Blue Jays || 6–5 || Cecil (5–1) || Cahill (6–10) || Frasor (4) || 35,067 || 44–59
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 104 || August 2 || Blue Jays || 7–2 || Romero (10–4) || Mazzaro (2–8) || || 13,070 || 44–60
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 105 || August 3 || Rangers || 3–2 || Wuertz (6–1) || Wilson (4–5) || || 10,523 || 45–60
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 106 || August 4 || Rangers || 6–0 || G. Gonzalez (3–2) || Holland (4–7) || || 10,781 || 46–60
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 107 || August 5 || Rangers || 7–5 || Breslow (5–5) || Padilla (8–5) || Bailey (15) || 20,560 || 47–60
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 108 || August 6 || Rangers || 6–4 || Hunter (4–2) || Cahill (6–11) || Wilson (13) || 17,214 || 47–61
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 109 || August 7 || @ Royals || 9–4 || Mazzaro (3–8) || Bannister (7–8) || || 21,918 || 48–61
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 110 || August 8 || @ Royals || 12–6 || Greinke (11–7) || Mortensen (0–1) || || 29,818 || 48–62
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 111 || August 9 || @ Royals || 6–3 || Anderson (7–8) || Hochevar (6–5) || Bailey (16) || 19,439 || 49–62
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 112 || August 10 || @ Orioles || 9–1 || G. Gonzalez (4–2) || Guthrie (7–12) || || 14,688 || 50–62
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 113 || August 11 || @ Orioles || 3–2 || Hernandez (4–4) || Cahill (6–12) || Johnson (4) || 23,006 || 50–63
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 114 || August 12 || @ Orioles || 6–3 || Mazzaro (4–8) || Berken (2–10) || Bailey (17) || 19,128 || 51–63
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 115 || August 14 || White Sox || 8 – 7 (10) || Dotel (2–3) || Breslow (5–6) || Jenks (24) || 20,348 || 51–64
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 116 || August 15 || White Sox || 8–1 || Floyd (10–7) || G. Gonzalez (4–3) || || 17,742 || 51–65
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 117 || August 16 || White Sox || 2–3 || Bailey (5–3) || Jenks (2–4) || || 20,241 || 52–65
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 118 || August 17 || Yankees || 3–0 || Tomko (2–2) || Burnett (10–6) || Bailey (18) || 24,409 || 53–65
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 119 || August 18 || Yankees || 7–2 || Sabathia (14–7) || Marshall (0–1) || || 25,383 || 53–66
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 120 || August 19 || Yankees || 3–2 || Aceves (8–1) || Anderson (7–9) || Rivera (36) || 35,067 || 53–67
|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 121 || August 21 || Tigers || 3–2 || Jackson (10–5) || G. Gonzalez (4–4)|| Rodney (26) || 15,927 || 53–68
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 122 || August 22 || Tigers || 3–2 || Bailey (6–3) || Miner (5–4)|| || 26,266 || 54–68
|- bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 123 || August 23 || Tigers || 9–4 || Tomko (3–2) || Porcello (10–8) || || 17,690|| 55–68
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 124 || August 24 || @ Mariners || 3–1 || Snell (4–9) || Mazzaro (4–9) || Aardsma (29) || 21,056 || 55–69
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 125 || August 25 || @ Mariners || 4–2 || Lowe (2–6) || Breslow (5–7) || || 17,661 || 55–70
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 126 || August 26 || @ Mariners || 5–3 || French (4–3) || G. Gonzalez (4–5) || Aardsma (30) || 18,695 || 55–71
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 127 || August 27 || @ Angels || 2–0 || Cahill (7–12) || Santana (7–7) || Bailey (19) || 43,139 || 56–71
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 128 || August 28 || @ Angels || 11–7 || Arredondo (2–3) || Ziegler (1–4) || Fuentes (37) || 41,912 || 56–72
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 129 || August 29 || @ Angels || 4–3 || Ziegler (2–4) || Rodríguez (0–1) || Bailey (20) || 43,011 || 57–72
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 130 || August 30 || @ Angels || 9–1 || Lackey (9–7) || Anderson (7–10) || || 38,018 || 57–73
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 131 || August 31 || Royals || 8–5 || Breslow (6–7) || Hochevar (6–8) || Bailey (21) || 10,376 || 58–73
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 132 || September 1 || Royals || 4–3 || Davies (6–9) || Marshall (0–2) || Soria (21) || 10,039 || 58–74
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 133 || September 2 || Royals || 10–4 || Cahill (8–12) || Bannister (7–12) || || 13,920 || 59–74
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 134 || September 3 || Mariners || 7–4 || Snell (6–9) || Tomko (3–3) || Aardsma (34) || 10,297 || 59–75
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 135 || September 4 || Mariners || 6–3 || Rowland-Smith (3–2) || Mortensen (0–2) || Lowe (2) || 11,738 || 59–76
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 136 || September 5 || Mariners || 9–5 || Anderson (8–10) || French (4–5) || Bailey (22) || 16,495 || 60–76
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 137 || September 6 || Mariners || 5–2 || G. Gonzalez (5–5) || Kelley (4–2) || Bailey (23) || 16,188 || 61–76
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 138 || September 8 || @ White Sox || 11–3 || Tomko (4–3) || Torres (1–1) || || 24,317 || 62–76
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 139 || September 9 || @ White Sox || 4 – 3 (13) || Dotel (3–3) || É. González (0–2) || || 23,703 || 62–77
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 140 || September 11 || @ Twins || 12–5 || Mortensen (1–2) || Blackburn (9–11) || || 21,084 || 63–77
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 141 || September 12 || @ Twins || 4–2 || Anderson (9–10) || Manship (0–1) || Bailey (24) || 24,283 || 64–77
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 142 || September 13 || @ Twins || 8–0 || Duensing (3–1) || G. Gonzalez (5–6) || || 21,850 || 64–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 143 || September 14 || @ Rangers || 9–0 || Tomko (5–3) || Feldman (16–5) || || 13,669 || 65–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 144 || September 15 || @ Rangers || 6–1 || Breslow (7–7) || McCarthy (7–3) || || 15,964 || 66–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 145 || September 16 || @ Rangers || 4–0 || Cahill (9–12) || Nippert (5–3) || || 23,372 || 67–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 146 || September 17 || Indians || 5–2 || Mortensen (2–2) || Masterson (4–8) || Bailey (25) || 10,873 || 68–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 147 || September 18 || Indians || 2–1 || Anderson (10–10) || Huff (10–8) || Ziegler (7) || 22,893 || 69–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 148 || September 19 || Indians || 8–4 || Kilby (1–0) || Sowers (6–10) || Wuertz (4) || 17,209 || 70–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 149 || September 20 || Indians || 11–4 || Eveland (2–3) || Carmona (3–12) || || 15,430 || 71–78
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 150 || September 21 || Rangers || 10–3 || Millwood (11–10) || É. González (0–3) || || 10,581 || 71–79
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 151 || September 22 || Rangers || 9–1 || Cahill (10–12) || McCarthy (7–4) || || 10,475 || 72–79
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 152 || September 23 || Rangers || 9–8 || Hunter (9–4) || Mortensen (2–3) || Francisco (24) || 18,311 || 72–80
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 153 || September 24 || Rangers || 12–3 || Anderson (11–10) || Feldman (17–6) || || 11,124 || 73–80
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 154 || September 25 || @ Angels || 3–0 || G. Gonzalez (6–6) || Weaver (15–8) || Bailey (26) || 43,242 || 74–80
|- align="center" bgcolor="bbffbb"
| 155 || September 26 || @ Angels || 15–10 || Breslow (8–7) || Jepsen (6–4) || || 41,014 || 75–80
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 156 || September 27 || @ Angels || 7–4 || Saunders (15–7) || É. González (0–4) || Fuentes (45) || 38,718 || 75–81
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 157 || September 29 || @ Mariners || 6–4 || Hernández (18–5) || Cahill (10–13) || || 18,167 || 75–82
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 158 || September 30 || @ Mariners || 7–0 || Morrow (2–4) || Mortensen (2–4) || || 16,930 || 75–83
|-

|- bgcolor="ffbbbb"
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 159 || October 1 || @ Mariners || 4–2 || Fister (3–4) || Anderson (11–11) || Aardsma (37) || 16,607 || 75–84
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 160 || October 2 || Angels || 5–2 || Weaver (16–8) || G. Gonzalez (6–7) || Fuentes (47) || 14,554 || 75–85
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 161 || October 3 || Angels || 4–2 || Kazmir (10–9) || Eveland (2–4) || Fuentes (48) || 16,539 || 75–86
|- align="center" bgcolor="ffbbbb"
| 162 || October 4 || Angels || 5–3 || Saunders (16–7) || Gray (0–1) || Jepsen (1) || 16,591 || 75–87
|-

Player stats

Batting
Note: G = Games played; AB = At bats; R = Runs scored; H = Hits; 2B = Doubles; 3B = Triples; HR = Home runs; RBI = Runs batted in; AVG = Batting average; SB = Stolen bases

Pitching
Note: W = Wins; L = Losses; ERA = Earned run average; G = Games pitched; GS = Games started; SV = Saves; IP = Innings pitched; R = Runs allowed; ER = Earned runs allowed; BB = Walks allowed; K = Strikeouts  |

Awards and honors
On December 22, 2009, Sports Illustrated named general manager Billy Beane as number 10 on its list of the Top 10 GMs/Executives of the Decade (in all sports).

Farm system

LEAGUE CHAMPIONS: Midland

Notes

References

2009 Oakland Athletics season at Baseball Reference
2009 Oakland Athletics season Official Site (Archived 2009-08-02)

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