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Stephen A. Smith is known for offering some head-scratching takes on ESPN First Take. However, Smith actually made good points on Wednesday, saying that the World Baseball Classic was a “must watch” event. Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, who’s supposed to be the most knowledgeable baseball person on the show, is the one who made a […]

The World Baseball Classic drew plenty of attention from the sports world. ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith even went as far as to call the WBC “must watch.” Smith believes that the Mike Trout versus Shohei Ohtani final at-bat was especially good for baseball, per Smith’s Twitter. The World Baseball Classic was MUST WATCH, Doggie!! Ohtani […]

Mike Trout and Team USA may have come up short in the 2023 World Baseball Classic championship versus Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan, but the Los Angeles Angels superstar still enjoyed his time at the WBC. Trout thanked fans on Wednesday for helping to make the energy around the WBC “electric,” per Trout’s Twitter. It’s hard […]

Los Angeles Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani lit the baseball world on fire after they faced off in the final at-bat of the 2023 World Baseball Classic Finals. Trout ended up striking out to his Angels teammate on a full count in the top of the ninth inning to seal the WBC championship […]

On the strength of their stellar pitching, Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan took Mike Trout and Team USA down in the 2023 World Baseball Classic finals, 3-2. The end of that game was an instantly iconic moment, one that will forever be remembered especially by Japanese baseball fans, as Ohtani closed the door for good […]

People are running out of words to describe how incredible a baseball player Shohei Ohtani is. After closing out Japan’s 3-2 win in the finals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic against Mike Trout and the United States, everyone just wants to talk about the greatness of the Los Angeles Angels baseball unicorn. At this […]

All eyes Tuesday night were on the titanic matchup between Team USA and Team Japan in the finals of the 2023 World Baseball Classic. What made that game even more interesting — and unique — was the fact that each team is being led by a Los Angeles Angels star. For the United States, they […]

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan will take on Mike Trout and Team USA on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic championship. It is difficult to deny the fact that Ohtani and Trout getting to shine on the big stage is good for baseball, a narrative that Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Clayton Kershaw agrees with. However, […]

Team Japan will take on Team USA in the World Baseball Classic championship game, and Shohei Ohtani is available to pitch one inning out of the bullpen for Team Japan, according to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com. Angels manager Phil Kevin said he would be available, and that it will not impact his availability to start […]

Team USA and Team Japan will go head-to-head on Tuesday in the World Baseball Classic championship. Merrill Kelly and Shota Imanaga are the scheduled starting pitchers, but the primary storyline is Shohei Ohtani versus Mike Trout. The Los Angeles Angels superstars have combined for one total MLB playoff series. As talented as both players are, […]

Well, folks, we got exactly what we wanted. The two top dogs of the World Baseball Classic will face off in the Final, as Mike Trout and Team USA takes on Shohei Ohtani and Samurai Japan. The Angels teammates will be on opposing sides on Tuesday for bragging rights and national glory. Speaking to reporters, […]

The Los Angeles Angels are arguably one of the most intriguing teams heading into Opening Day in 2023. They have two of the best players in baseball in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Of course, they have not been able to figure it out with these two players on the roster, and there might be […]

Ken Griffey Jr. can still hit bombs. The former Major League Baseball star is the Hitting Coach for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic, and he took batting practice at the end of the team’s workout on Friday, proving he can still crush baseballs. With 12 minutes left in batting practice, Team USA players […]

A fluke injury to Edwin Diaz after Puerto Rico beat the Dominican Republic in the World Baseball Classic has led to questions regarding the value of the tournament. USA stars Mookie Betts and Mike Trout firmly support the WBC amidst the controversy. Team USA says WBC is worth it despite injury criticism Trout: “This is […]

Team USA is moving on in the World Baseball Classic after being the runner-up in Pool C. They will be facing Team Venezuela in the quarterfinals as they look to repeat as WBC champions. So, with a huge matchup coming up, baseball fans are asking one important question: When is Team USA playing Team Venezuela in […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Mike Trout is having a blast for Team USA at the World Baseball Classic. Trout spoke about his enjoyment of the 2023 iteration of the tournament after leading his country to the quarterfinals with a 3-2 win over Colombia on Wednesday. “This is the [most fun] experience I’ve had in baseball, […]

Mookie Betts and Team USA are advancing to the next phase of the World Baseball Classic after finishing pool play with a 3-1 record following a 3-2 victory over Team Colombia Wednesday night at Chase Field. With a roster that is so stacked, particularly on offense, Team USA is considered the favorite to win the […]

Team USA has quite a few stars on their roster at the World Baseball Classic, but arguably the biggest name of the bunch is Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout. Trout’s impact on the game of baseball has been monumental, and not many players can say they have ever been as good as he […]

Team USA needed a victory against Team Canada on Monday in the World Baseball Classic after getting blown out of the water by Team Mexico on Sunday. The US started out strong on Monday, scoring six quick runs in the first inning. However, Mike Trout placed an exclamation mark on the inning with a three-run […]

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout boasted about Chicago White Sox star Tim Anderson after Team USA’s 12-1 win over Team Canada in the World Baseball Classic. “He’s a star,” Trout said, via Jesse Rogers of ESPN. “There’s no other way to put it. I put his swing the other way with anybody.” Tim Anderson […]

For the first time in six years, we’re back. The 2023 World Baseball Classic will take place from March 8-21, with the tournament being played in Japan, Taiwan, and the US. Speaking of the States, Team USA is of course one of the favorites to win it all after taking home the ultimate prize in […]

Mike Trout was not going to let an opportunity to suit up for Team USA pass by him again. The Los Angeles Angels superstar outfielder said that he “regretted not doing it (representing Team USA)” in 2017, so when he got the chance again to wear the country’s colors this year, he did not think […]

On May 10, 2022, Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels threw one of the most unlikely no-hitters ever. The former first-round pick finished off a no-no against Tampa Bay while striking out only two Rays in the process. It was the 316th no-hitter in MLB history, but only the 25th by a rookie. Going […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Mike Trout has been regarded as MLB’s best player over the past decade. However, Trout admitted it is “tough” to maintain his mindset of being the best player amid Shohei Ohtani’s presence, per MLB Network. “I go out there with one mindset and tell myself I’m the best player on the field […]

Despite having two generational talents in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout on their team, Los Angeles Angels fans have been singing the blues for years now. Trout knows his team needs to be singing a different tune this season more than any other of his career. A team with two former MVPs in their prime […]

MLB Network recently released their top 100 players, naming Shohei Ohtani No. 1 overall. Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, and Mookie Betts followed Ohtani in that order. However, Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was ranked No. 10 on the list, believes Betts should been slightly higher, per MLB Network, via Talkin Baseball. “I’m […]

For much of the 2022 MLB season, the American League MVP debate – and by extension the best player in the league discussion – centered around two players: Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge. While no one can really go wrong with either choice, Judge fans felt vindicated after the […]

The Los Angeles Angels get another chance to find success with Albert Pujols. This time, his age and declining on-field play aren’t going to be factors as he’ll be serving more of an advisory role for the post-retirement service agreement he has with LA. Perhaps the best aspect of Pujols’ new role on the team […]

Los Angeles Dodgers’ star Mookie Betts is preparing to represent Team USA in the World Baseball Classic. Betts recently revealed one of the primary reasons he joined Team USA for the 2023 WBC, per Juan Toribio. “#Dodgers Mookie Betts said a big reason he decided to play for Team USA in the WBC is because […]

The Los Angeles Angels are staring Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming free agency in the face, and Mike Trout indicated that he will pull every string to try to convince Ohtani to stay, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. “I’m going to do everything I can to keep Shohei here,” Mike Trout said, via Nightengale. […]

Shohei Ohtani is ready for the 2023 MLB season. The Los Angeles Angels’ superstar posted a video to his Instagram story of an epic batting practice session on Sunday. The two-way phenom was seen crushing a home run in the video, via MLB on Twitter. The Sho has no offseason. 🎥: https://t.co/3psD15ulw2 pic.twitter.com/eKIHEaZZfj — MLB […]

It’s almost February, and we are gearing up for the start of the MLB season and look at the odds for AL MVP in this upcoming season. Shohei Ohtani leads the early-season voting for the American League MVP early in the season. Ultimately, he had another great season as he finished with a batting average […]

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani are two superstar players on a consistently mediocre Los Angeles Angels team, and with Ohtani headed for free agency in 2023, Trout will be looking to keep the Japanese phenom in California long-term. Trout joined Chris Mad Dog Russo and the High Heat podcast on MLB Network and discussed what […]

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian has shied away from bolstering his team’s lineup with big-money signings. Instead, he has turned his attention to completing low-risk, high-reward moves to bring much-needed depth to the roster. The Angels completed trades for infielder Gio Urshela and outfielder Hunter Renfroe in November. They then came to terms […]

Plenty of teammates will have to face each other during the upcoming World Baseball Classic. But the one head-to-head matchup that is destined to standout would be Los Angeles Angels’ superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout going head-to-head. Trout, who will be playing for team USA, got brutally honest on potentially facing Shohei Ohtani (Team […]

The Los Angeles Angels recently brought in utility man Brett Phillips on a 1-year deal. Phillips is expected to serve as the team’s 4th outfielder. The Halos previously acquired OF Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers as well. Mike Trout and Taylor Ward project to be the Angels’ other two outfielders. So where does former […]

The Los Angeles Angels recently acquired OF/1B Hunter Renfroe from the Milwaukee Brewers. Renfroe revealed his expected role for team following the trade, per Taylor Blake Ward. “Hunter Renfroe says the Angels expect him to play everyday in right field but he’s open to whatever they have planned: ‘If I need to bunt, I’ll bunt. […]

St. Louis Cardinals legend Albert Pujols went through a bit of a career renaissance in his final season in the league. Pujols hit 24 home runs and 68 runs batted in in only 351 plate appearances, and he reached the 700-HR mark in the process. However, as all baseball fans know, the 42-year old could […]

New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole has been one of the most dominant starters in the entire MLB ever since his emergence with the Pittsburgh Pirates back in 2013. Such is the reason why Cole was heavily sought-after during the 2019 Hot Stove season when the Yankees won the sweepstakes for his services against the […]