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Former MLB pitcher and current NESN analyst Jonathan Papelbon didn’t hold back about his feelings on ESPN talking head Stephen A. Smith after Smith went in on injured Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout. “I’ve grown disgusted with his lack of availability,” Smith said. “I’ve grown disgusted with his lack of availability. What the hell are you […]

Jonathan Papelbon enjoyed an impressive MLB career. He was a six-time All-Star and recorded 368 saves during his time in the big leagues. Papelbon pitched for the Boston Red Sox, Philadelphia Phillies, and Washington Nationals during his career, and recently made an eye-opening Stephen A. Smith admission about his time in Philadelphia. Papelbon addressed Smith’s […]

While the Los Angeles Angels lost Shohei Ohtani in free agency, they still had Mike Trout leading their hopeful charge towards a playoff berth. But now an injury has put Trout on the shelf, creating an awkward situation for everyone involved. Trout suffered a torn meniscus and is poised to undergo surgery. His injury return […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his illustrious career, requires surgery for a torn meniscus and is expected to miss significant time. ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith isn’t sure how the Angels star keeps getting hurt: Stephen A. Smith isn't sure how baseball players like Mike Trout keep getting injured. "What […]

Not again. Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout, who has been plagued by injuries throughout his illustrious career, requires surgery for a torn meniscus, according to ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez and Jeff Passan. This is utterly devastating news for him and Halos fans, as an unpromising campaign reaches new lows. There is a glimmer of hope, […]

Mike Trout is one of the best players in MLB. There was a time, however, when some people around the MLB world doubted his potential as a power threat in the big leagues. The Los Angeles Angels superstar recently addressed various career milestones he hopes to reach, including one specific milestone that would further prove […]

Craig Kimbrel struck out Mike Trout looking with the bases loaded for the final out, and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-2 on Monday night. After the game, Angels manager Ron Washington wasn’t happy with Trout’s last at-bat, per Sam Blum of The Athletic: “Ron Washington on Mike Trout’s final at bat: ‘Bases loaded, […]

Anthony Rendon drew plenty of attention back in February when he made comments about how his baseball career “has never been a top priority.” This caused plenty of backlash among fans and analysts alike, who blasted the infielder about making such as statement while he’s inked to a large contract with the Los Angeles Angels. […]

Since joining the Los Angeles Angels in 2011, Mike Trout has seen the playoffs once, getting swept out of the ALDS in 2014. But rather than look for something new, Trout is determined to prove that he is still capable of leading the Angels to greatness. When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers, […]

Mike Trout has performed fairly well while on the field in recent seasons. The issue is that the Los Angeles Angels superstar has not appeared in more than 130 games in a season since 2019. Additionally, his overall performance has seen a decline in recent years. Trout was selected to the American League All-Star team […]

Monday, April 15 is Jackie Robinson Day in Major League Baseball, and Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout celebrated in style. After hitting the go-ahead two-run home run for the Angels in the eighth inning of his team’s win over the Tampa Bay Rays, Trout posted a touching tribute to Robinson on Instagram: “It was […]

Boston Red Sox closer Kenley Jansen had the type of moment that young baseball players dream about on Sunday. With two outs and the bases loaded in the top of the ninth, the right-hander struck out the legendary Mike Trout to secure the 5-4 victory for Boston. Jansen, who tied John Franco for fifth all-time […]

Through the Los Angeles Angels’ first 12 games of the 2024 season, two things have become clear. One, Mike Trout is as incredible now, at age 31 and having missed huge chunks of the last three seasons, as he ever has been. It has been a joy to watch Trout launching balls out of every […]

While there are tons of sports events taking place on Sunday, April 7th, all eyes are on the Women’s March Madness championship game between Iowa and South Carolina. Caitlin Clark will be looking to defeat a juggernaut of an opponent, but she has quite a few fans in her corner, including legendary Los Angeles Angels […]

MLB 9 Innings 24 is the latest mobile MLB experience from Com2uS, and the developer teamed up with MLB Superstars Mike Trout and Ken Griffey Jr. The developers also released a new event to celebrate the new release, alongside the start of a new MLB Season. Overall, this new event lets players earn up to […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering their first season without Shohei Ohtani since 2017. But Mike Trout stays ready to remind the league that the Angels still have plenty of pop. His first victim of the 2024 season was Baltimore Orioles ace Corbin Burnes. With two outs in the first inning, Trout scored the Angels‘ […]

From the “Yankee Clipper” to the “Say Hey Kid” to just “The Kid,” the history of Major League Baseball is littered with larger-than-life center fielders. And it’s no exaggeration to say we’re living through a golden age for the position right now. Whether you like former MVPs in their prime, young superstars rapidly ascending to […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout has remained committed to the team despite their struggles. The Angels have not reached the playoffs since 2014, yet Trout has refused to ask for a trade despite various rumors. The rumors mostly stem from people who want to see Trout traded, though, and the Angels star has a […]

Few prospects have burst onto the MLB scene the way Paul Skenes has. The first overall pick in the 2023 draft is lighting up his first spring training with the Pittsburgh Pirates and is quickly becoming a fan favorite across the league. Not long ago though, the 21-year-old was a baseball fan looking up to […]

Shohei Ohtani’s decision to sign a $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers rocked the entire sports world. But Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels are moving on despite losing one of the best players the game has ever seen. Trout addressed Ohtani’s absence and how it is impacting the Halos in spring […]

The Los Angeles Angels are turning over a new leaf after Shohei Ohtani signed a monster deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Mike Trout-Shohei Ohtani duo is over, but Trout is still wearing an Angels uniform. With the 2024 MLB season around the corner, it remains to be seen whether or not Trout will […]

The Los Angeles Angels fans who were able to get through Tuesday’s spring training matchup against the Los Angeles Dodgers without feeling any nausea should pat themselves on the back. Seeing Shohei Ohtani wear the uniform of an in-state rival is something Halos supporters have been bracing for since last year, but nothing compares to […]

It looks to be the start of a new era in Los Angeles Angels baseball in 2024, and with Spring Training fully underway, this could be just the beginning. The Angels will be spending most of their time at their Spring Training facilities in Tempe, Arizona, as this new era begins. Of course, with a […]

When Mike Trout first burst onto the scene for the Los Angeles Angels in 2012 as arguably the greatest rookie in MLB history, it looked like the Angels, which hadn’t won much since breaking through with their World Series triumph in 2002, had the franchise cornerstone that would take them to great heights. Alas, an […]

The Los Angeles Angels need a leader in the starting rotation, and manager Ron Washington believes Griffin Canning can fill that void. “He stands out in everything he does,” Washington said of Canning. “I said, ‘You’re leader, and I want you to lead. There might be older guys on the pitching staff, but let me […]

By the time Anthony Rendon steps up to the batter’s box at Tempe Diablo Stadium, the Los Angeles Angels’ spring training facility, he might not be welcomed with open arms. On Tuesday, Rendon was seen telling reporters that baseball, his chosen profession, is not a “top priority.” “This has never been a top priority. This […]

Mike Trout ruled out requesting a trade from the Los Angeles Angels as he reported to spring training for the 2024 season, opting to urge the team to sign a top free agent like Blake Snell or Cody Bellinger instead, and manager Ron Washington spoke about Trout’s push for the Angels to add free agents. […]

There’s no question that Mike Trout is one of the most decorated MLB stars today. The Los Angeles Angels centerfielder is an 11-time All-Star, three-time AL MVP, a nine-time Silver Slugger Award-winner, two-time AL Hank Aaron Award winner, and a three-time All-MLB First Team player. But while Trout has carved out a brilliant MLB career, […]

When Shohei Ohtani signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers this past offseason, the entire MLB world wondered what the future held for Mike Trout. Some expected the Los Angeles Angels star to request a trade. Trout, though, spoke to the media Monday and said he doesn’t want to be traded right now. Instead, Trout wants […]

Mike Trout is 32 years old now and playing another season with the Los Angeles Angels. We’re here to share our MLB odds series and make a Mike Trout Over Under Regular Season Home Runs total prediction and pick for the 2024 season. Trout will hope to bounce back after hitting just 18 home runs […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have already enjoyed one heck of an offseason. Signing superstar Shohei Ohtani would have been more than enough for most teams, but LA also signed Yoshinobu Yamamoto and traded for Tyler Glasnow and Manuel Margot. Los Angeles has made other impactful moves as well, and this team is set up to […]

MLB legend John Smoltz is a Hall-of-Fame pitcher who spent the majority of his career with the Atlanta Braves. Smoltz also pitched for the Boston Red Sox and St. Louis Cardinals, but is remembered for his time in Atlanta. Smoltz is currently set to compete in the Hilton Grand Vacations Tournament of Champions in Orlando, […]

With stars such as Juan Soto and Tyler Glasnow already being traded this offseason, it will be interesting to see if any other big deals are made. There are a number of other players who have been mentioned in trade rumors, but that doesn’t necessarily mean those players are destined to be playing in new […]

Shohei Ohtani recently signed with the Los Angeles Dodgers and the Los Angeles Angels’ future remains in question. Ohtani is finally going to get to play competitive baseball in October, while Angels star Mike Trout remains stuck in Anaheim with an Angels team that just cannot figure things out. Many fans want to see Trout […]

Shohei Ohtani recently agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal surprised a lot of people around the MLB world, as Ohtani was expected to receive somewhere around $500-$600 million. Ohtani’s former teammate Mike Trout’s contract prediction for Ohtani was shattered by the two-way phenom’s agreement with the Dodgers. […]

The Los Angeles Angels are doing everything they can to avoid losing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in free agency this offseason, but they ultimately may come up short in their quest to do so. One thing they have much more control over is the future of Mike Trout, and it sounds like there are no […]

The Los Angeles Angels endured another ugly 2023 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs yet again, despite the fact that they had two of the best baseball players in the world on their roster in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. While Ohtani is a free agent and seems likely to leave the Angels, Trout […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani. LA has been linked to Ohtani over the past couple of years in trade rumors, but a deal never came to fruition. Now the Dodgers are expected to make an aggressive pursuit for the former Los Angeles Angels […]