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Silicon Valley thrives on change. At TechCrunch, we chronicle change, honor it, and, lately, we’ve been living it. As we rebuild TechCrunch, it’s the talent of our writers that sets us apart. We are adding two new names to the editorial staff, saying goo
Three years ago, Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher started a tradition. Each January, he gathers some of the best young pitchers — and a few catchers — in the organization at the team’s spring training and minor-league complex in Tempe, Ariz. for an off
Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher, left, has a word with starting pitcher Ervin Santana during fifth-inning AL baseball game action against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto on Thursday, Sept. 22, 2011. View Photo »
Mike Butcher was a guiding force behind Hopton Parish Council, and on a personal note, he is the reason I am on the council now. I saw a man in him who was a true leader of the community. And I felt it was so appropriate that it was a beautiful day when the plaque was unveiled and there was such a good ...
Last week at the World Economic Forum in Davos, TechCrunch’s Mike Butcher snagged our CEO & Founder, Jose, for a quick chat. Jose discussed the Knewton platform (what TechCrunch calls “personalized education on steroids”), along with a blog post he wrote
SAN FRANCISCO -- Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression. Thursday's announcement that Twitter had re
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) - Bloggers and activists from China, the Middle East and Latin America said Friday they were afraid that new Twitter policies could allow governments to censor messages, stifling free expression. Thursday's announcement that Twitter ha
TORONTO,CANADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jerome Williams #57 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim has a chat with pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 during stoppage against the Toronto Blue Jays in a MLB game on September 19, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada... View Photo »
A top priority for Angels closer Jordan Walden this spring will be to improve a changeup he had very little confidence in and rarely threw last season, when the rookie right-hander was 5-5 with a 2.98 earned-run average, 32 saves and 10 blown saves in 62
There’s a new voice assistant warrior in town, and it’s name is Evi, bringing nothing less than a Siri contender using True Knowledge tied with Nuance voice recognition for a one-two punch that will give the rest of the fighters in the ring a run for the
Michael D. Butcher (born May 10, 1965 in Davenport, Iowa) is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels from 1992 to 1995. Full Article
DETROIT - JULY 29: Pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walks to the mound to talk with Horacio Ramirez #49 and Bobby Wilson #46 during the eighth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 29, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The...
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 06: Pitching Coach Mike Butcher #23 visits the mound as pitcher Tyler Chatwood #52 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim wipes his brow in the first inning during their MLB game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 6, 2011 in Anaheim, California...
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 7: Pitching coach Mike Butcher (C) of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim meets with pitcher Jered Weaver #36 and catcher Jeff Mathis $5 during the fifth inning against the Cleveland Indians on May 7, 2011 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
View Photo »ST. PETERSBURG, FL - MAY 01: Pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim talks with pitcher Tyler Chatwood #52 during the game against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field on May 1, 2011 in St. Petersburg, Florida.
View Photo »TORONTO,CANADA - SEPTEMBER 19: Jerome Williams #57 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim has a chat with pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 during stoppage against the Toronto Blue Jays in a MLB game on September 19, 2011 at the Rogers Centre in Toronto, Canada.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mike Butcher (23) talks with starting pitcher Ervin Santana, center, as Alberto Callaspo (6) and other Angels look on in the third inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011, in Seattle.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels' Mike Butcher, right, beats the tag by Texas Rangers shortstop Elvis Andrus to steal second during the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game on Wednesday, March 2, 2011, in Surprise, Ariz.
View Photo »TEMPE, AZ - FEBRUARY 21: Pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim poses during their photo day at Tempe Diablo Stadium on February 21, 2011 in Tempe, Arizona.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels' pitcher Ervin Santana (C) celebrates with pitching coach Mike Butcher (23) and Bobby Abreu (L) after throwing a no hitter during the MLB American League baseball game against the Cleveland Indians in Cleveland, Ohio July 27, 2011.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana (54) is visited by catcher Hank Conger, middle, and pitching coach Mike Butcher (23) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. , Monday, May 30, 2011.
View Photo »MINNEAPOLIS, MN - MAY 28: Starting pitcher Jered Weaver #36 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim speak on the mound with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim infield during the ninth inning of their game against the...
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Joel Pineiro, right, hangs his head after a visit from pitching coach Mike Butcher during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Anaheim, Calif. , Thursday, May 26, 2011.
View Photo »ANAHEIM, CA - MAY 06: (L-R) Bobby Abreu #53 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim is congratulated by Hank Conger #16 and Mike Butcher #23 after scoring a run against the Cleveland Indians in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on May 6, 2011 in Anaheim, California.
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Ervin Santana, left, listens to instructions from pitching coach Mike Butcher (23) as infielders Howard Kendrick, center rear, Mark Trumbo, right, and catcher Jeff Mathis look on in the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, April 18, 2011, in Arlington,...
View Photo »Los Angeles Angels infielders wait for pitching coach Mike Butcher during a mound meeting in the first inning of a baseball game against the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City, Mo. , Sunday, April 3, 2011. At the meeting are Howard Kendrick, left, Maicer Izturis (13), Scott Kazmir, Mark...
View Photo »DETROIT - JULY 29: Pitching coach Mike Butcher #23 of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim walks to the mound to talk with Horacio Ramirez #49 and Bobby Wilson #46 during the eighth inning of the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 29, 2011 in Detroit, Michigan. The...
View Photo »Mike Butcher was a guiding force behind Hopton Parish Council, and on a personal note, he is the reason I am on the council now. I saw a man in him who was a true leader of the community. And I felt it was so appropriate that it was a beautiful day when the plaque was unveiled and there was such a good ...
