ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is going to tie and pass many greats on his climb up the home run list. Yet, there is something special when for a couple days you can say you are tied with The Yankee Clipper.
Angles’ Mike Trout hits 300th career double
April 15, 2023 GMTBOSTON (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout hit his 300th career double in the first inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park on Saturday.
The 31-year-old Trout became the fourth player in MLB history with 300 doubles, 300 homers and 200 stolen bases by his age-31 season, joining Willie Mays, Barry Bonds and Alex Rodriguez.
Trout’s 3-run homer powers Angels’ rally past Toronto, 9-5
April 9, 2023 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Angels celebrate homers by putting a celebratory hat on the head of the hitter when he returns to the dugout, and Shohei Ohtani picked out quite the new chapeau for this season: A samurai helmet made of metal and weighing several pounds.
Tiger and Trout get together to build New Jersey golf club
March 27, 2023 GMTVINELAND, N.J. (AP) — Three-time American League MVP Mike Trout always wanted a golf course, and he picked 18-time major champion Tiger Woods to build it for him.
Trout, the 10-time All-Star centerfielder for the Los Angeles Angels, and a business partner in New Jersey are building a golf club called “Trout National — The Reserve” not far from where Trout grew up in southern New Jersey.
Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship
March 22, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout had dreamed of this moment, along with millions of fans throughout Japan and the United States: the two biggest stars on the planet, longtime teammates, facing each other at 60 feet, 6 inches, the world title at stake.
Ohtani ready to pitch vs Trout, USA in relief at WBC final
March 21, 2023 GMTMIAMI (AP) — That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen.
Japan rallied in the ninth inning to beat Mexico and advance to Tuesday night’s championship game against the United States, but Shota Imanaga will start on the mound for the Samurai Warriors.
Trout leads US in WBC at apex of stellar baseball career
March 10, 2023 GMTPHOENIX (AP) — Mike Trout was asked to be a part of this U.S. team for the World Baseball Classic.
He didn't have to be.
The 31-year-old slugger knew he wanted to join this group ever since he watched the U.S.
Goldschmidt’s HR highlights U.S. team’s loss to Giants
March 9, 2023 GMTSCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Mark DeRosa finally got to make his managerial debut in the World Baseball Classic.
DeRosa is guiding a United States team that's packed with considerable power as it defends its WBC title from 2017, the last version of the competition due to the pandemic.
Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic
February 10, 2023 GMTPALM BEACH, Fla. (AP) — The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next month’s World Baseball Classic.
Mike Trout says back is pain-free ahead of spring training
January 20, 2023 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — Mike Trout feels pain-free as the start of spring training approaches.
The Los Angeles Angels' three-time AL MVP was sidelined between July 12 and Aug. 19 last year by an injury to his upper back and ribcage.
Judge and Yankees finalize $360 million, 9-year contract
December 20, 2022 GMTNEW YORK (AP) — American League MVP Aaron Judge and the New York Yankees on Tuesday finalized their $360 million, nine-year contract, the third-largest deal in baseball history.
New York announced the agreement and called a news conference for Wednesday at Yankee Stadium to discuss the contract, which was agreed to on Dec.
Harper gets World Series moment while Trout’s wait continues
October 25, 2022 GMTBryce Harper's career arc from teenage sensation to full-blown superstar has been an 11-year process, hitting a crescendo Sunday night when his two-run homer in Game 5 of the NL Championship Series proved to be the deciding hit that sent his Philadelphia Phillies to their first World Series since 2009.
Angels hitting coaches Reed, Mallee will not return in 2023
October 19, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Hitting coach Jeremy Reed and assistant hitting coach John Mallee will not return to the Los Angeles Angels next season.
The team confirmed the decisions Wednesday.
Reed has been the Angels' hitting coach since 2019, serving for four seasons under three managers after spending two years as the organization's minor league hitting coordinator.
Ohtani had ‘good’ season; less glowing about Angels results
October 18, 2022 GMTTOKYO (AP) — Japanese two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani arrived home on Tuesday and was critical of his Los Angeles Angels team missing the Major League Baseball playoffs again.
In an interview at Tokyo's Haneda Airport, he said it was “a good season for me personally.” Not so good for the Angels, though.
Angels’ winter more uncertain than usual with possible sale
October 6, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels are going straight from another disappointing regular season into another incredibly uncertain offseason, only for a different reason than usual this time.
Mike Trout eager to lead the Angels back to winning ways
October 5, 2022 GMTOAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is uncertain how long it might take for the Los Angeles Angels to become a contender again given the changes ahead with owner Arte Moreno's plans to sell the club following an eighth straight year missing the playoffs.
Trout hits 39th HR, Angels beat Texas 8-3 for 7th straight W
October 3, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — The Los Angeles Angels wrapped up the home portion of their seventh consecutive losing season by hitting superbly, pitching more than adequately and extending their longest winning streak in nearly five years.
Rangers visit the Angels to start 3-game series
September 30, 2022 GMTTexas Rangers (66-89, fourth in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (70-86, third in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Friday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Rangers: Glenn Otto (6-9, 4.73 ERA, 1.34 WHIP, 95 strikeouts); Angels: Reid Detmers (6-6, 3.88 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 113 strikeouts)
Trout hits 38th homer, Lorenzen sharp as Angels beat A’s 4-1
September 29, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout hit his 38th home run, Michael Lorenzen went five strong innings and the Los Angeles Angels continued their success against the Oakland Athletics with a 4-1 victory on Wednesday night.
Trout homers, doubles twice as Angels beat Twins 10-3
September 25, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Mike Trout had three hits, including his 37th homer of the season, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 10-3 on Sunday.
Trout also doubled twice, walked and scored three runs.
Twins host the Angels, aim to continue home win streak
September 23, 2022 GMTLos Angeles Angels (65-85, fourth in the AL West) vs. Minnesota Twins (73-77, third in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Angels: Shohei Ohtani (0-0); Twins: TBD
Seager’s eighth-inning homer pushes Rangers past Angels 5-3
September 22, 2022 GMTARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Corey Seager hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the eighth inning, helping the Texas Rangers top the Los Angeles Angels 5-3 on Thursday.
Seager drove a 1-1 fastball from José Quijada (0-5) deep to left-center for his 32nd homer, extending his career best in his first season with Texas.
Trout homers for 8th time in 10 games, Angels beat M’s 8-7
September 17, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout homered for the eighth time in 10 games and the Los Angeles Angels tripped up the Seattle Mariners’ AL wild-card run with an 8-7 victory Friday night that ended a four-game losing streak.
Rodríguez a 25/25 rookie, Mariners beat Padres 6-1
September 15, 2022 GMTSEATTLE (AP) — Julio Rodríguez hit the fourth leadoff home run of his rookie season, Eugenio Suárez and Carlos Santana both went deep, and the Seattle Mariners beat the San Diego Padres 6-1 on Wednesday.
Trout’s HR streak ends at 7 games; Guardians win 5th in row
September 14, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout's streak of consecutive games hitting a home run ended at seven, one shy of the major league record, and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 3-1 on Tuesday night.
Trout homers for 7th straight; Guardians beat Angels 5-4
September 13, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4 on Monday night.
Trout HR 7th game in a row; Guardians beat Angels, pad lead
September 13, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game, one shy of the major league record, but the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians beat Los Angeles 5-4 on Monday night.
Angels star Trout homers in 7th straight game, 1 shy of mark
September 13, 2022 GMTCLEVELAND (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout homered in his seventh consecutive game Monday night, one shy of the major league record.
The three-time AL MVP hit a two-run drive off Cleveland’s Konnor Pilkington in the fifth inning.
Astros slug 5 HRs, crush Angels 12-4
September 11, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Alex Bregman and Trey Mancini hit two of Houston’s five home runs, and the AL West-leading Astros beat the Los Angeles Angels 12-4 on Sunday for their 90th win of the season.
Trailing 3-0, the Astros rallied for five runs in the third.
Trout HR 6th game in row; Ohtani blister, Angels top Astros
September 11, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Mike Trout homered in his sixth straight game to set an Angels franchise record, Shohei Ohtani threw five solid innings before exiting because of a blister and Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-1 on Saturday night.
Peña, McCormick homer to lead Astros over Angels 4-3
September 10, 2022 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — The Houston Astros have plugged in several different players at center field this season hoping one of them would get going at the plate and show they can contribute as the team looks toward another deep playoff run.
Ohtani, Trout homer again, but Tigers rally past Angels 5-4
September 8, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered in the same game for the eighth time this season, but rookies Kerry Carpenter and Ryan Kreidler hit back-to-back homers in the ninth inning to send the Detroit Tigers to a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday.
LA Angels blow lead, rally in 10th for 5-4 win over Tigers
September 7, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Andrew Velazquez scored on Magneuris Sierra's bunt single in the 10th inning and the Los Angeles Angels secured their first winning homestand since early May with a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.
Ohtani, Trout power Angels to 10-0 win over Tigers
September 6, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are still putting on a show, even though the Los Angeles Angels are far out of postseason contention.
Ohtani had his sixth multi-homer game of the season and Trout also went deep as the Angels routed the skidding Detroit Tigers 10-0 Monday night.
McCullers sharp again, pitches into 6th as Astros top Angels
September 3, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Lance McCullers Jr. continued to impress in his return from a forearm flexor strain, pitching into the sixth inning as the Houston Astros finished off a 4-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
Ohtani, Trout homer as Angels beat Blue Jays 8-3
August 29, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout homered, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Toronto Blue Jays 8-3 on Sunday to complete a three-game sweep.
Ohtani had three hits and scored twice one day after he pitched seven crisp innings in a 2-0 victory.
Ohtani, Trout homer as Angels finish 3-game sweep of Jays
August 28, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout helped the Los Angeles Angels put a rosy finish on a rough road trip.
The Toronto Blue Jays, meanwhile, took another dip on their roller-coaster ride through the AL wild-card race.
Trout sets Angels scoring record in 12-0 rout of Blue Jays
August 27, 2022 GMTTORONTO (AP) — Mike Trout hit a two-run home run to become the highest-scoring player in Angels history, Reid Detmers and four relievers combined on a six-hitter, and Los Angeles halted a six-game losing streak by routing the Toronto Blue Jays 12-0 on Friday night.
Ramirez lifts Rays to 4-3 win over Angels in 11 innings
August 25, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Harold Ramirez had an RBI double in the 11th inning and scored the winning run on a throwing error to lift the Tampa Bay Rays to a 4-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday night.
Bethancourt stars at plate, on mound as Rays beat Angels
August 24, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Christian Bethancourt had two run-scoring hits in the same inning and later moved from behind the plate to the mound to pitch a scoreless ninth as the surging Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 11-1 on Tuesday night.
Angels owner Arte Moreno explores selling franchise
August 24, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said Tuesday he is exploring the possibility of selling the franchise, a move that surprised superstar slugger Mike Trout and was welcomed by Hall of Famer Rod Carew.
Arozarena’s homer lifts surging Rays to 2-1 win over Angels
August 23, 2022 GMTST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (AP) — Randy Arozarena hit a tiebreaking home run in the fifth inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Los Angeles Angels 2-1 on Monday night.
Jeffrey Springs pitched effectively into the sixth inning for the Rays, who have won eight of 10 and moved a half-game ahead of Toronto and Seattle in the AL wild-card race.
Mike Trout plans to return for Angels on Friday in Detroit
August 17, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout intends to return to the Los Angeles Angels' lineup on Friday in Detroit.
Trout hasn't played since July 12, missing the Angels' past 30 games with an injury to his upper back and ribcage.
Angels sellers again at trade deadline despite star power
August 3, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — While the San Diego Padres and Los Angeles Dodgers were making moves during Tuesday's trade deadline to bolster their rosters for a postseason run, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian was left answering questions after his team went into sell mode.
Angels’ Mike Trout says back injury is getting better
August 1, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — In the span of four days, Mike Trout went from his career in peril to possibly picking up a bat by the end of next week.
The Los Angeles Angels star visited Thursday with Dr.
Ohtani homers early, Angels rally late to beat Rangers 9-7
July 31, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — With Mike Trout sidelined by back issues, the Los Angeles Angels have received a jolt of offense from an unlikely source.
Luis Rengifo hit a go-ahead, two-run double as the Angels rallied for five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Texas Rangers 9-7 on Saturday night.
Rangers capitalize on LA miscues, beat struggling Angels 7-2
July 30, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Martin Perez worked seven strong innings, Adolis Garcia, Ezequiel Duran and Jonah Heim had RBI doubles and the Texas Rangers broke open a close contest in the ninth inning to win consecutive games for the second time this month, beating the Los Angeles Angels 7-2 Friday night.
Trout, sidelined with back issues, says ‘career is not over’
July 27, 2022 GMTKANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Mike Trout appreciated all the support he received Wednesday after the Los Angels Angels' head trainer revealed the three-time AL MVP had a “rare” spinal condition that could affect him for the rest of his career.
Trout placed on injured list; will captain Team USA in WBC
July 19, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Mike Trout will not play in the All-Star Game, but the Los Angeles Angels slugger is hoping to be healthy enough not only for the second half of the season but also next year's World Baseball Classic.
Trout joins Harper on All-Star sidelines, 6 players added
July 18, 2022 GMTLOS ANGELES (AP) — Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout will miss the All-Star Game because of back spasms, joining Bryce Harper on the sidelines and depriving the showcase of two of baseball's best-known players.
Angels’ Trout (back) scratched moments before first pitch
July 17, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has been scratched from the Los Angeles Angels' lineup moments before the start of their final game before the All-Star break.
The three-time AL MVP missed the Angels' three previous games with upper back spasms, and the injury forced him out of Saturday's game against the Los Angeles Dodgers.
Report: Nationals star Soto turns down $440 million contract
July 16, 2022 GMTWASHINGTON (AP) — Washington Nationals star outfielder Juan Soto expressed irritation Saturday hours after a report he turned down a record contract with the rebuilding club.
The Athletic, citing unidentified sources, reported Soto turned down a $440 million, 15-year contract offer to remain with the Nationals that would have been the most lucrative in baseball history.
Trout expected to play in All-Star Game despite back spasms
July 14, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout is still expected to play in next week's All-Star Game despite dealing with upper back spasms.
The Los Angeles Angels superstar wasn’t in the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Astros and could miss at least the next two games.
Angels aim to stop losing streak in matchup with the Astros
July 13, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (56-29, first in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (38-49, fourth in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Wednesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Cristian Javier (6-4, 3.01 ERA, .99 WHIP, 102 strikeouts); Angels: Shohei Ohtani (8-4, 2.44 ERA, .99 WHIP, 111 strikeouts)
LEADING OFF: Ohtani vs Javier, Gonsolin undefeated
July 13, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on today:
Mike Trout leaves Angels’ game with upper back spasms
July 13, 2022 GMTANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has left the Los Angeles Angels' game against Houston with upper back spasms.
The three-time AL MVP didn't come out for the fifth inning Tuesday night after striking out in his first two plate appearances against Luis Garcia and the AL West-leading Astros.
Angels look to end 4-game slide, take on the Astros
July 12, 2022 GMTHouston Astros (56-29, first in the AL West) vs. Los Angeles Angels (38-49, fourth in the AL West)
Anaheim, California; Tuesday, 9:38 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Astros: Luis Garcia (7-5, 3.70 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 87 strikeouts); Angels: Noah Syndergaard (5-7, 3.84 ERA, 1.17 WHIP, 55 strikeouts)
Mancini delivers game-winning hit as Orioles stun Angels 5-4
July 9, 2022 GMTBALTIMORE (AP) — Trey Mancini hit a game-winning single in a three-run ninth inning, and the Baltimore Orioles extended their season-high win streak to six games with a 5-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night.
LEADING OFF: Plenty of LA All-Stars; Ray to face former team
July 9, 2022 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:
Trout, Ohtani, Betts, Turner to start All-Star Game in LA
July 8, 2022 GMTMike Trout and Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels were elected Friday to start in the July 19 All-Star Game along with Mookie Betts and Trea Turner of the host Dodgers.
Toronto catcher Alejandro Kirk and Miami second baseman Jazz Chisholm Jr.