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Mike Trout Announces He Will Play 2020 Season Despite Coronavirus Concerns

Mike Trout was the biggest name in Major League Baseball who was still considering sitting out the 2020 season, but on the eve of opening day, the Los Angeles Angels star said he will indeed play. Dylan Hernandez of The Los Angeles Times posted the player’s announcement on Twitter. “I’m playing,” Trout said. The outfielder […]

By Oliver VanDervoort | 3y ago

Tyler Skaggs Remembered By Teammate Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was found dead Monday in his Texas hotel room, per ESPN. The sudden passing of the 27-year-old pitcher led to an outpouring of support throughout baseball and also led to the cancellation of the Angels’ game Monday night against the Texas Rangers. Among those paying tribute to Skaggs was […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Bryce Harper Booed By Phillies Fans After 0-For-4 Night

When Bryce Harper signed a 13-year, $330 million free agent contract with the Philadelphia Phillies at the end of March, it was perhaps clear that at some point, he would be booed by the hometown crowd. Per The Inquisitr, it was claimed that Harper was in fact booed at his first home game in a […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Bryce Harper Roots For The Cowboys, Philadelphia Fans Discover

Bryce Harper’s time with the Philadelphia Phillies is off to an excellent start. Through five games, Harper is batting .500, with three home runs and five runs batted in. The star player, who signed a 13-year, $330 million free agent contract with the team at the end of February, has seemed like a natural so […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Here’s How Bryce Harper Is Taking Over Baseball In 2019

Thursday is opening day of the 2019 Major League Baseball season, and among the most important storylines is the debut of Bryce Harper with his new team, the Philadelphia Phillies. Harper, who had played his entire career before this season with the Washington Nationals, signed a 13-year, $330 million free agent contract with the Phillies […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Mike Trout Signs $430 Million Extension With Angels, ‘ESPN’ Says

After weeks of speculation that Bryce Harper, who signed a $330 million contract with the Philadelphia Phillies, would recruit Mike Trout to join him in Philadelphia, Trout is staying put in California — reportedly, for $100 million more than what Harper received. According to a report by ESPN’s Jeff Passan, sources claim that Trout has […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

‘Always Sunny In Philadelphia’s Mac Starts a Bromance With Bryce Harper

Bryce Harper, the star free agent outfielder, has only been with the Philadelphia Phillies for a couple of weeks, and with spring training underway in Florida, he hasn’t even made it to Philadelphia yet. But that hasn’t stopped Harper from getting to know the city’s institutions, and one of them is the long-running sitcom It’s […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB News: Bryce Harper Stands By Recruitment Of Mike Trout – Despite Tampering Claims

Bryce Harper has been a member of the Philadelphia Phillies for less than a week, and he’s already making waves for someone other than himself. After signing a mega contract with the Phillies, Harper is now ready to start the 2019 season in a new location, but he’s already looking for new teammates in the […]

By Danny Cox | 4y ago

MLB: Harper’s Mike Trout Talk Leads To Tampering Call

When the Philadelphia Phillies signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330 million contract on February 28, attention soon turned to whether the Phillies might also pursue Mike Trout, another superstar outfielder with ties to the area, if he reaches free agency in two years. In a Sports Illustrated story about the signing of Harper the […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Angels Working On A Massive Offer For Mike Trout That Would Eclipse Bryce Harper’s Contract

The Mike Trout rumors are picking up where the Bryce Harper rumors left off, with early reports about the massive contract offer expected for the All-Star outfielder from the Los Angeles Angels. Harper set the market for Hall of Fame bound outfielders last week when he finalized a 13-year, $330 million deal with the Philadelphia […]

By Nathan Francis | 4y ago

MLB: Bryce Harper References Mike Trout In Phillies Press Conference

Following their seemingly never-ending free agent pursuit, the Philadelphia Phillies finally introduced Bryce Harper to the media at a press conference Saturday, at the team’s spring training facility in Clearwater, Florida. After weeks of Harper, his agent Scott Boras, general manager Matt Klentak, and owner John Middleton appearing in rumors and news stories about the […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Mike Trout Says No Contract Extension Talks This Year

With Bryce Harper signing with the Philadelphia Phillies on Thursday, eyes are turning toward the next baseball superstar who’s likely to reach the free agent market, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim’s outfielder Mike Trout. Trout can test the free agent market following the 2020 season unless he agrees to a contract extension with the […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Phillies Left Enough Room To Sign Mike Trout Too

Somewhat lost amid the hoopla among Philadelphia Phillies fans when the team signed Bryce Harper to a 13-year, $330 million contract on Thursday is the question of whether this means the Phillies can’t also add another superstar outfielder in Mike Trout. Trout, who has played his entire career with the Los Angeles Angels, can become […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Bryce Harper Seeking Three-Year Opt-Out From Phillies, Radio Report Says

In the seemingly never-ending free agency saga of outfielder Bryce Harper, another new wrinkle was reported Tuesday morning. Angelo Cataldi, the host of the morning show on Philadelphia’s WIP, said on his Twitter account, as well as on the air Tuesday that the Phillies have offered a major deal for Harper and that the player […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Both Bryce Harper And Mike Trout Could Star In Phillies Lineup By 2021 Season, Buster Olney Says

As the drama surrounding free agent Bryce Harper and the Philadelphia Phillies’ quest to sign him drags on into another week — after Harper allegedly met with at least two different teams at his Las Vegas home over the weekend, as Inquisitr reported — the veteran baseball journalist who hosts the ESPN Baseball Tonight daily […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Padres Out On Harper After Signing Machado, Nightengale Says

The San Diego Padres on Tuesday signed free agent shortstop Manny Machado to the largest free agent contract in baseball history, giving the former Orioles and Dodgers player ten years and $300 million. Even though the Padres have not traditionally been a team that’s known for spending a lot of money, they were willing to […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

MLB Rumors: Phillies Should Wait For Mike Trout Instead Of Chasing Harper And Machado, ‘PennLive’ Opines

The past few weeks have been chock full of rumors surrounding superstar free agents Bryce Harper and Manny Machado. Many of these rumors, especially the ones regarding Harper’s potential long-term destination, have surrounded the Philadelphia Phillies, who finished third in the National League East Division with an 80-82 record last year. While the Phillies appear […]

By Lorenzo Tanos | 4y ago

MLB: Mike Trout Was Frequently Asked This Offseason About The Phillies

Major League Baseball’s offseason has been dominated by the seemingly never-ending free agency pursuit of Bryce Harper and Manny Machado, neither of whom had signed as of Monday. There’s a good chance that the next big superstar free agent frenzy will come in two years, with Mike Trout. Trout has played his entire career so […]

By Stephen Silver | 4y ago

Bryce Harper Has Washington Fans Wondering About His Future With Latest Instagram Post

The Washington Nationals’ Bryce Harper is entering his free agent year. Whether he is simply going to test the waters and stay with the only team he has been with for his entire MLB career, or seek a new team with a potentially bigger contract is unknown. Since the spring, Harper has been linked to […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

MLB Rumors: Mike Trout Could Sign First $500 Million MLB Contract

Putting nine zeros behind a number is a lot of zeros, and a big number, especially when talking in terms of dollars. No one in MLB history has signed a $500 million dollar contract, but Bleacher Report believes that the Angels’ Mike Trout could be the first to do so and that it could happen […]

By Inquisitr Staff | 5y ago

Mike Trout Could Be A Bigger Star If He Wanted To Market Himself, MLB Commissioner Says

Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred is asserting that MLB powerhouse Mike Trout is potentially selling himself short. In terms of marketability, Manfred appears to see something worth chasing. Trout, the baseball player Sports Illustrated once referred to as “the game’s best young player since Ted Williams,” apparently doesn’t put a whole lot of value into selling […]

By Josh Lami | 5y ago

Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout Turns 26, Continues His March Into MLB History Books

Mike Trout has been a member of the Los Angeles Angels since he made his big league debut on July 8, 2011, at the age of just 19 years old. Trout is now in the midst of his sixth full season in the majors and Monday was his 26th birthday. While the Angels lost their […]

By Jennifer Rainwater | 6y ago

Mike Trout Injury Update: Los Angeles Angels Lose Trout, Fantasy Baseball Owners Panic

A Mike Trout injury update has come in from the Los Angeles Angels and it provides partially good news for fans and fantasy baseball owners. Trout jammed his left thumb as he slid headfirst into second base Sunday afternoon (May 28). With the Angels playing against the Miami Marlins, Trout took off for second base […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

Los Angeles Angels Of Anaheim Defeat Texas Rangers, Mike Trout Makes Big Save

Last night, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim took on the Texas Rangers. The game wound up going 10 innings, with the Angels ultimately winning the game 6-5. Mike Trout came up with a big play in the 10th to keep the game tied and allowed the Angels to close it out. Check out the […]

By Deanna Chapman | 6y ago

MLB Rumors: Is Mike Trout Still The Most Underrated Player In Baseball?

MLB rumors always include debates about whether Mike Trout is the best player in baseball. One very odd debate that Trout gets included in, though, is whether he is even the best center fielder in the game. That it is even a discussion about whether he is the best center fielder might prove that Trout […]

By Ryan DeVault | 6y ago

2016 MLB Awards: Mookie Betts, Gary Sanchez Lead American League Races

Goodbye, regular season and welcome, award season. With only 10 teams remaining in the hunt for the World Series, people with no vote for any of the major baseball awards: Most Valuable Player, Cy Young, etc., can now take to the internet to give their useless thoughts about who should win what award. Does anyone […]

By Jake Elman | 7y ago

Philadelphia Phillies Rumors: Could The Angels Trade Mike Trout To The Phillies?

With a record of 26-24, the Philadelphia Phillies have been one of the biggest surprises so far in the 2016 MLB season. For a team that was expected to have the worst record in the entire league, the fact that they have a winning record at the end of May is impressive. While the Phillies […]

By Phillip Dengler | 7y ago

Philadelphia Phillies Rumors: Could Mike Trout Be Traded To The Phillies?

With a record of 16-14, the Philadelphia Phillies are off to a surprisingly hot start. For a team that almost lost 100 games last season, the Phillies were, once again, expected to be one of the worst teams in the entire MLB this year. While the Phillies’ early season success is unlikely to translate into […]

By Phillip Dengler | 7y ago

Mike Trout: Multimillionaire Angels Outfielder Finally Moving Out Of His Parents’ House

Mike Trout, four-time All-Star, one-time MVP, and multi-millionaire many times over, is finally moving out of his parents’ house, MSN is reporting. The 24-year-old Angels center fielder calls south Jersey his home. He keeps his memorabilia — All-Star Game rings, signed baseballs from other players — and his Corvette (his gift for being named All-Star […]

By Aaron Homer | 7y ago

Fantasy Baseball 2016 Rankings: Top 10 Lists Revealed For 2016 MLB Season

Fantasy baseball 2016 rankings are coming out, and many top 10 lists are ready for fans. The 2016 fantasy baseball season is about to begin on many sites, with Yahoo! opening its portal on Thursday, January 28. A report from CBS Sports breaks down the top players available at individual positions, while a new report […]

By Ryan DeVault | 7y ago

Los Angeles Angels Rumors: Mike Scioscia Non-Committal On His Future

As the Los Angeles Angels’ 2015 season came to an unceremonious end on Sunday, longtime manager Mike Scioscia’s future now comes into question, as Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register writes. Scioscia, 56, now has the opportunity to opt-out of the final three years and $18 million dollars remaining on his contract. But after […]

By Mark Suleymanov | 8y ago

Strange Play Costs Los Angeles Angels Win Over Houston Astros

If a baseball game consisted of just 26 outs, the Los Angeles Angels would have earned a much-needed three game series sweep of the Houston Astros on Sunday. Instead, somebody long ago just had to make the game 27 outs, and the Angels wound up losing the last game of the series 5-3. The Angels […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

Alex Rodriguez MVP: Is New York Yankees Star In Running For MVP Now?

Alex Rodriguez MVP talk has started up after the game he had for the New York Yankees on Saturday (July 25). Rodriguez hit three home runs against the Minnesota Twins, accounting for a lot of the offense as the Yankees found a way to win again. Rodriguez hit solo home runs off starting pitcher Tommy […]

By Ryan DeVault | 8y ago

Mike Trout Hits Walk Off Home Run For Los Angeles Angels

This is Mike Trout’s world and the rest of us just live in it. Trout proved again on Friday why he is the best player in all of Major League Baseball by clubbing a home run to left-center field to give the Los Angeles Angels a 1-0 win over the Boston Red Sox. As reported […]

By Darren Pare | 8y ago

2015 MLB All-Star Game Recap: American League Cannot Be Stopped

The 86th annual MLB All-Star Game took place on Tuesday Night at Great American Ball Park in Cincinnati, Ohio, and it was one to remember. As reported by ESPN, the starting line-up for the AL is: 1) Mike Trout, Angels, CF 2) Josh Donaldson, Blue Jays, 3B 3) Albert Pujols, Angels, 1B 4) Nelson Cruz, […]

By Jacob Street | 8y ago

All-Star Game Lineups: Mike Trout, Andrew McCutchen Tabbed As Leadoff Hitters For 2015 MLB All-Star Game

All-Star Game lineups have been released by the managers. The 2015 MLB All-Star Game takes place on Tuesday (July 14), with Mike Trout hitting leadoff for the American League and Andrew McCutchen hitting leadoff for the National League. A report from ESPN on Monday (July 13) also states that the starting pitchers have been announced. […]

By Ryan DeVault | 8y ago

Mike Trout: Major League Baseball’s Best Player?

Many experts, pundits, and fans alike consider 23-year-old Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim centerfielder Mike Trout the best baseball player in the game today. There’s little doubt that if the team with the No. 1 overall selection in the 2009 MLB draft could have a do-ever, they would pick Trout in a heartbeat. Mike ending […]

By Johnny Salvatore | 8y ago

13-Year-Old Becomes First Girl To Pitch A Shutout In LL World Series

The Little League World Series is the grandest stage in all of organized youth baseball, and 13-year old hurler Mo’ne Davis, a girl from Philadelphia, is definitely the star of the show. Mo’ne pitched a shutout in her first game of the Little League World Series, as her Taney Dragons took down the team from […]

By Jon Hueber | 9y ago

Robinson Cano Showing His ‘Value’ As Possible Most Valuable Player

Robinson Cano had a very good offseason last winter. A quarter-of-a-billion-dollar offseason. Cano signed a lucrative, 10 year, $240 million dollar deal with the Seattle Mariners, leaving behind Yankee pinstripes for “King” Felix Hernandez and a bunch of kids that the baseball world hadn’t really caught on to yet. The sports world laughed. Some pundits […]

By Jon Hueber | 9y ago

Why Mike Trout And The Angels Both Won With Huge Contract

Mike Trout signed a huge contract with the Los Angeles Angels just before the season started worth $144.5 million and both sides are satisfied with the deal. The center fielder is just 22 years old and has set himself up for life financially. The Angels are happy with the deal because he is locked up […]

By Jim Turner | 9y ago

Mike Trout Mega Deal: Phenom’s Agent Defends Settling For ‘Team Friendly’ Contract

Mike Trout on Friday signed a new contract with the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim which though he’s only 22 and entering just his third season in the big leagues, will pay him $144.5 million over six years starting with the 2015 season — but amazingly some baseball industry insiders are criticizing Trout and his […]

By Jonathan Vankin | 9y ago

Mike Trout Signs Massive Extension With Los Angeles Angels Through 2020

Mike Trout and the Los Angeles Angels have come to terms on a six-year contract extension worth an estimated $144.5 million. The deal kicks in next season and will keep Trout in Los Angeles through the 2020 season. Trout, still only 22 years of age, has quickly developed into one of the games premier players […]

By Chad Quates | 9y ago

Mike Trout Wants Lifetime Ban For PED Users

Finally an MLB player saying what fans have wanted to hear: Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels revealed on Monday that he wants a lifetime ban for scummy performance enhancing drugs users. Speaking with New York radio station WFAN, Trout says, if he were in Bud Selig’s position, he would fire Alex Rodriguez indefinitely. […]

By James Johnson | 10y ago

Mike Trout Hits For Cycle As Angels Blowout Mariners

Mike Trout has added another achievement to his ever-growing resume as he hit for the first cycle of his career in the Angels 12-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. The 21-year-old drove in five runs on the night while starting pitcher Jerome Williams put together eight shutout innings for his third win of the […]

By Corey Mann | 10y ago

Mike Trout’s Contract Renewed Just Above League Minimum

The Los Angeles Angels renewed Mike Trout’s contract on Saturday, just $20,000 above the league minimum, at $510,000. The new contract comes in the middle of a Spring Training in which Trout is being moved from center to left field. The extremely low contract wasn’t expected by anyone, including Trout’s agent Craig Landis. “During the […]

By Corey Mann | 10y ago

Mike Trout Robbed: Angels Fans Upset That Sensational Rookie Isn’t MVP

Mike Trout was robbed of winning the American League’s Most Valuable Player award, Los Angeles Angels fans and some sportswriters contended after the sensational rookie lost out to Triple Crown winner Miguel Cabrera of the Detroit Tigers. Cabrera beat out Trout in voting for the MVP award in voting by the 28 members of the […]

By Nathan Francis | 11y ago

Mike Trout, Bryce Harper: MLB Rookies Of The Year

Outfielders Mike Trout and Bryce Harper have won 2012 rookie of the year honors in their respective leagues. Trout, 21, the youngest player to ever become AL rookie of the year, was the unanimous choice of the Baseball Writers’ Association of America. The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim star’s 2012 stats included a .326 batting […]

By Robert Jonathan | 11y ago

Bryce Harper’s MLB Career VS Mike Trout

The top two prospects in baseball, Bryce Harper and Mike Trout, have been called up to the big leagues. The time to witness whether or not these two are worthy of the hype is now. With Ryan Zimmerman heading to the disabled list, the Washington Nationals have scheduled Harper for his first taste of the […]

By Victor Johnson | 11y ago

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