ANGELS NOTEBOOK: BELCHER SHOULD BE COMFORTABLE.

Byline: Joe Haakenson

Pitcher Tim Belcher might not know the guys wearing the Dodgers uniforms, but he still feels right at home in Dodger Stadium.

Belcher, who will start for the Angels tonight, made his major-league debut with the Dodgers at Dodger Stadium in 1987 and pitched there before he was traded to the Cincinnati Reds after the 1991 season.

The last time he pitched at Dodger Stadium was as a member of the Reds on June 7, 1992.

Belcher has fond memories of the stadium, and with good reason. His lifetime record there is 33-16 with a 2.49 ERA, which includes a loss in his only start as an opponent.

``When I think about the games back then after so many years, I think about the stadium,'' Belcher said. ``I think about Gibby's home run (Kirk Gibson in the 1988 World Series), Dennis Martinez's (of the Expos) perfect game, Orel (Hershiser's consecutive-scoreless-inning) streak, Ramon (Martinez) striking out 18 Braves in one night.

``But with that organization, there's not a whole lot left from when I was there, so it's not like it's a reunion-type thing. But it's always nice to go back to one of my favorite stadiums.''

O'Brien on DL: The Angels placed catcher Charlie O'Brien on the 15-day disabled list with a ligament tear in his right foot. It's the same injury that forced Tim Salmon to the DH spot last season.

O'Brien suffered the injury Wednesday night at Edison Field while running out a fly ball. Utility player Steve Decker, already with the team, will serve as the team's third catcher behind Matt Walbeck and Todd Greene.

Replacing O'Brien on the roster is outfielder Reggie Williams.

On the way back: Third baseman Troy Glaus continued his return from a month-long slump in May with his third home run in the past six games Friday.

``Why I really tip my hat to him is because he kept working at it,'' manager Terry Collins said of Glaus' battle to end his slump. ``He looked at film, worked with (hitting coach) Rod (Carew), changed some things and got out of it. If he ever had another (slump), which he will, I think he'll get out of it faster.''