Tag: Mike Trout

  • Los Angeles Angels? They Suck; Mike Trout Though, He’s Still Great

    Los Angeles Angels? They Suck; Mike Trout Though, He’s Still Great

    One of the interesting things in Baseball is how one player can still do great statistically, get recognized for it, while his team is an absolute disaster. Mike Trout in en route to lead the American League in WAR for a fifth straight season, not something that’s been done too much over the years, while playing on a Los Angeles Angels team that’s going nowhere.

  • MLB Rumors – Los Angeles Angels Not Looking to Trade Mike Trout, Anyone Else

    MLB Rumors – Los Angeles Angels Not Looking to Trade Mike Trout, Anyone Else

    Despite what is unequivocally accepted as a disastrous season, the Los Angeles Angels, despite the swirling rumors, aren’t looking to rebuild, which means Mike Trout isn’t going anywhere, and neither is anyone else regarded as a potential trade target.

  • MLB Rumors – Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies & Chicago Cubs Plausible Trade Options for Mike Trout

    MLB Rumors – Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Philadelphia Phillies & Chicago Cubs Plausible Trade Options for Mike Trout

    A name that comes up more and more in trade talks recently is Mike Trout, playing on a bad Los Angeles Angels team without very little young talent and problems all over. Trading Trout would mean losing one of the best players in baseball, but giving the franchise a future to start working on. The Chicago Cubs, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers and Philadelphia Phillies look like teams capable of making that trade happen.

  • Angels Over Athletics – It’s Getting Repetitive

    Angels Over Athletics – It’s Getting Repetitive

    If nothing too surprising happens, the Los Angeles Angels just cemented their place on top of the AL West and the American League by completing a four-game sweep against the Oakland A’s, completing the latest series with a crushing 8-1 win behind another home run for Mike Trout and a great day on the mound for Matt Shoemaker.

  • Angels Over Athletics – Taking Over the Division

    Angels Over Athletics – Taking Over the Division

    The win at the end of a three-game series for the Los Angeles Angels over the Oakland A’s wasn’t just about the division or getting something out of another encounter, but also about having the best record in baseball thanks to a 9-4 victory. A great performance from Jered Weaver and big home run from Josh Hamilton and Mike Trout made sure they got they what they set out to do.

  • Angels Over Red Sox – Big Hitting Works in the Long Run

    Angels Over Red Sox – Big Hitting Works in the Long Run

    It’s been more than three years since Albert Pujols hit a walk off home run, but his big swing in the 19th inning gave the Los Angeles Angels a 5-4 win over the Boston Red Sox, coming after over six and a half fours of baseball at Angel Stadium, with Mike Trout hitting a home […]

  • Angels Over Dodgers – The Real Team to Beat

    Angels Over Dodgers – The Real Team to Beat

    Interleague and crosstown rivalry looked like a one sided affair as the Los Angeles Angels easily beat the Los Angeles Dodgers 5-0 with a strong pitching performance from Garrett Richards, backed up by a Josh Hamilton home run and RBI doubles from Albert Pujols and Mike Trout.

  • Mariners Over Angels – Late Explosion Supports Scorching King

    Mariners Over Angels – Late Explosion Supports Scorching King

    It was a very strong pitching performance from Felix Hernandez, but it would have all been for nothing if it wasn’t for a late scoring run from the Seattle Mariners, beating the Los Angeles Angels 10-3 with six runs in the ninth inning coming from a Justin Smoak home run and Dustin Ackley crucial triple.

  • Best Selling MLB Jerseys in 2012

    Major league baseball released the list of players that were the most popular this season since the all-star break, translating into jersey sales. The New York Yankees (Derek Jeter, Robinson Cano, Ichiro Suzuki) are the only team with three players in the top 10, as retirements (Chipper Jones) and rookie sensations made an impact (Bryce Harper, Mike Trout) made an impact on the sales charts.