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Going...Going...Gone: Mike Trout Blasts Longest Home Run of his Career
When you do something crazy like become the youngest player in the history of the American League to hit for the cycle--like Los Angeles Angels slugger Mike Trout--following that up with something comparable is pretty tough to do.
Mike Trout did his best to follow up his historic game and didn't do a bad job of it smacking the ball 463 feet making it the longest home run of...
Fan runs onto field at Royals-Angels game, steals rosin bag, makes cop eat dirt (Video)
A fan ran onto the field at Kauffman Stadium during the middle of the eighth inning in a game between the Los Angeles Angels and Kansas City Royals, providing some of the best excitement of the night. Angels reliever Michael Kohn had an 0-2 count on Alcides Escobar in the bottom of the eighth when a fan wearing a Royals jersey ran onto the field. The fan ran right behind the pitching...
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Mike Trout hits homer estimated at 463 feet
Tweet We’re quickly approaching the point where nothing Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout does on the baseball field should surprise us anymore. Trout had a rookie season for the ages in 2012. Yesterday, he became the youngest player in American League history to hit for the cycle. Today, he’s crushing 460+ ft. home [...]
Jered Weaver to rejoin Angels next week
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Jered Weaver will return to the rotation of the Los Angeles Angels next week. Weaver has not pitched since April 7 due to an fractured left elbow.
Speaking to reporters on Thursday, Angels manager Mike Scioscia said that his right hander would rejoin the rotation as long as his bullpen session goes well later this week.
Weaver will return to the Angels without...
Why the Pujols contract isn't as bad as you think
A lot of conversation these past two months have revolved around Albert Pujols and his declining performance. The man is a mess of injuries, pressure, and unfair media scrutiny. I recently wrote about how all this could be worked through in an article from last week. One of the talking points was sticking Pujols in the DH spot, indefinitely. This is something we all knew would happen...
Angels' Ryan Madson experiencing elbow inflammation
Los Angeles Angels right-handed reliever Ryan Madson was once again nearing return, and now we're once again reporting he's suffered a setback. The former closer is facing another "glitch" -- as manager Mike Scioscia puts it -- as he's experiencing inflammation in his throwing elbow, according to William Boor of MLB.com.
"Hopefully it's just a...
Can Mike Trout snatch the MVP?
On May 21st, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout became the youngest American League player to hit for the cycle since 1930 at 21 years old.
The second year phenom won AL rookie of the year in 2012 and he also finished second for the league’s MVP award, behind only Miguel Cabrera.
But will Trout be able to dethrone the reigning MVP for the title in 2013?
As of May 22nd...
Weaver takes another step toward Angels return
ANAHEIM, Calif. Angels pitcher Jered Weaver took another significant step forward in his rehab from a broken left elbow, throwing 75 pitches in an extended spring training game Wednesday at Scottsdale, Ariz.
Facing Colorados extended spring team, Weaver gave up one run and six hits in 5 23 innings. He threw 62 strikes, did not walk a batter and struck out nine.
The Angels want...
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Should Trout have had cycle?
Mike Trout hit for the cycle of the Angels, but did he get the benefit of an umpire's call? Watch the replays and see whether or not he did.
Angels' Weaver could return as early as Monday
Jered Weaver could rejoin the Angels' starting rotation next week, Manager Mike Scioscia said Tuesday.
Weaver is set to pitch in an extended spring game Wednesday in Arizona, the same day Joe Blanton is scheduled to start for the Angels. That would line up Weaver to replace Blanton when that turn comes up again Monday, against the Dodgers.
Weaver, the Angels' ace, has not...
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Halo Headlines: Albert Pujols doesn't matter anymore, rekindling the Cabrera-Trout debate
The May 21st, 2013 edition of daily news for the Los Angeles Angels including Albert Pujols doesn't matter anymore, rekindling the Cabrera-Trout debate and much more...
The Story: Albert Pujols doesn't matter anymore.
The Monkey Says: I cannot counter any of this. Pujols just isn't a top player anymore, at least not while his body is broken down the way it is...
Zach Borenstein Interview with AngelsWin.com
Interview Conducted by David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer
Zach Borenstein has been on a complete tear this season for the Angels High-A ball affiliate, the Inland Empire 66ers. The 22-year-old outfielder just recently blasted his 12th home-run of the season, putting him atop the list of home-run leaders in the California League. His .690 slugging pct. is also good for...
Los Angeles Angels Pitching Prospect Mark Sappington Talks With AngelsWin.com
Interview Conducted By David Saltzer, AngelsWin.com Senior Writer
The Angels selected Sappington in the 5th round of the 2012 amateur draft out of Rockhust, Mo., a Division II school where he went unnoticed after three years of competition. Sappington signed quickly and got to work immediately with the Orem Owlz.
The tall, physical frame allows Sappington to work in the 94-95...
What in the world to do with Albert Pujols?
Wow. Who would have thought we'd be seeing headlines like that only two years into the Pujols contract. Most people speculated we wouldn't be seeing any significant problems with him until about 5-6 years into the contract. It seems now that the Angels have some serious deliberating to do on the topic of what is going to happen with Pujols. I don't want to come off as...
C.J. Wilson and supermodel girlfriend Lisalla Montenegro engaged (photos)
According to a tweet from gorgeous Brazilian supermodel Lisalla Montenegro, she and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim pitcher C.J. Wilson are no longer boyfriend and girlfriend. They are now engaged to be married. Fiancé and fiancée. Bethroted. Etc., etc. So what better way to celebrate the momentous announcement than illustrating just how damn lucky Wilson is — above and beyond...
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