http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/teams/los_angeles_angels/14 Recent articles about Los Angeles Angels en-us 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 his young career. Your browser does not support iframes. Yeah, I think this kid is going to be good. Just a little bit. Fri, 24 May 2013 01:04:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/goinggoinggone_mike_trout_blasts_longest_home_run_of_his_career/13684166 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/goinggoinggone_mike_trout_blasts_longest_home_run_of_his_career/13684166 Going...Going...Gone: Mike Trout Blasts Longest Home Run of his Career http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/goinggoinggone_mike_trout_blasts_longest_home_run_of_his_career/13684166 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c95cef23727c8053ac0a67f9a1b7c2172774bcc/mini/6621304.jpg 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 mound, slid onto the dirt, snagged the rosin bag, got up, and scampered away. The dude had a police officer on his tail and managed to shake the cop with a surprise slide onto the mound. The unsuspecting cop tripped and ate it on the mound, allowing the fan to momentarily break free while waving around his prized souvenir. The guy was just absolutely playing to the crowd too. He was showboating and everything after flying through capture the flag style. Alas, the fan was eventually tackled and handcuffed by police, but not before taking them on a wild ride. Cop goes down as fan slides in for the bag... Thu, 23 May 2013 22:41:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/fan_runs_onto_field_at_royals_angels_game_steals_rosin_bag_makes_cop_eat_dirt_video/13683500 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/fan_runs_onto_field_at_royals_angels_game_steals_rosin_bag_makes_cop_eat_dirt_video/13683500 Fan runs onto field at Royals-Angels game, steals rosin bag, makes cop eat dirt (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/fan_runs_onto_field_at_royals_angels_game_steals_rosin_bag_makes_cop_eat_dirt_video/13683500 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png It seemed like a reasonable enough question posed during the Fox Sports Kansas City broadcast of the Royals-Angels game Thursday night—which young player would you like to start a franchise with? Simple right? The four players to choose from are exactly who you think would be mentioned in a conversation of this ilk—heck, you could probably name all four youngsters from memory and the teams they currently play for—so take a look at this graphic from the game and see if you can spot anything wrong… Let’s see… Bryce Hunter’s real name is Bryce Harper, and despite the Tigers logo beside his head, still plays for the Nationals Unless he’s going by an alias, Matt Harvey is not named Matt Jones, and at last check, does not pitch for the Orioles Manny Machado does play for the O’s, and not the White Sox as the logo beside his Baltimore cap might lead you to believe Mike Trout is still with the Angels, and not a member of the Yankees (yet) Surprisingly, all the stats are correct prior to ... Thu, 23 May 2013 22:34:22 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/royals_broadcast_featured_a_graphic_with_more_errors_than_your_average_astros_game/13683464 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/royals_broadcast_featured_a_graphic_with_more_errors_than_your_average_astros_game/13683464 Broadcast features error-ridden graphic http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/royals_broadcast_featured_a_graphic_with_more_errors_than_your_average_astros_game/13683464 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/3/b3cae2995fbd27b7a2ffb4740e079aa4300924f7/mini/Royals-broadcast.jpg Your browser does not support iframes. Mike Trout absolutely crushed a home run off Ervin Santana in the first inning of the Los Angeles Angels-Kansas City Royals game on Thursday night. The home run came on a 93-mph 0-1 fastball from Santana, his former teammate. The pitch was low in the zone and Trout just golfed it out of the park to dead center, where it cleared the green hitters’ screen and hit off the base of the scoreboard. The homer was originally estimated to have gone 433 feet, but that seemed conservative considering the ball cleared the green area above the fence. The Royals later said the home run traveled 463 feet, which seemed much more accurate. Trout’s previous career longest home run was 445 feet last August, according to ESPN Stats & Info. Trout has heated up after having just an average first month of the season. He entered Thursday’s game batting .351/.437/.770 for May, with seven home runs and five stolen bases. He added a homer and stolen base in the gam... Thu, 23 May 2013 22:18:16 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_463_foot_home_run_longest_of_his_career_video/13683449 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_463_foot_home_run_longest_of_his_career_video/13683449 Mike Trout hits 463-foot home run, longest of his career (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mike_trout_hits_463_foot_home_run_longest_of_his_career_video/13683449 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c95cef23727c8053ac0a67f9a1b7c2172774bcc/mini/6621304.jpg 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 [...] Thu, 23 May 2013 22:00:35 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_mike_trout_hits_home_run_estimated_at_463_ft/13683272 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/video_mike_trout_hits_home_run_estimated_at_463_ft/13683272 Mike Trout hits homer estimated at 463 feet http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/video_mike_trout_hits_home_run_estimated_at_463_ft/13683272 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/1/b103d3fbdd4a8a653039937ef23ff54f663cc7a1/mini/miketrout-463.jpg credit: getty images 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 making any rehab starts. He did pitched a few extended spring training games and is on course to start Monday or Tuesday against the Dodgers. Currently Weaver is 0-1 with a 4.91 ERA and a 1.36 WHIP after two starts. News is not as promising for the Angels when it comes to Tommy Hanson. The Orange Country Register reports that Hanson is weeks away from returning to the rotation as he attempts to regain stamina. Hanson has been out since the death of his step brother. Thu, 23 May 2013 21:07:08 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jered_weaver_to_rejoin_angels_next_week/13683014 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/jered_weaver_to_rejoin_angels_next_week/13683014 Jered Weaver to rejoin Angels next week http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/jered_weaver_to_rejoin_angels_next_week/13683014 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f071b437878fa10b9eb5bfa8a62b2004af4ef8d4/mini/6604568.jpg 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 somewhere down the line during his career with the Angels, but I don't think any of us expected it to happen so soon. To be fair, it isn't solely because of his deteriorating skills (they haven't declined as bad as we all seem to think), it's more of a necessity to keep him healthy and allow our young starters to get out on the field every day. Once Bourjos comes back Trumbo is going to taking back the majority of the 1B starts and Pujols is still a player that needs to be playing every day. Adding that to the fact that keeping him at DH allows him to rest his ailing lower body without h... Thu, 23 May 2013 16:56:55 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/why_the_pujols_contract_isnt_as_bad_as_you_think/13681670 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/why_the_pujols_contract_isnt_as_bad_as_you_think/13681670 Why the Pujols contract isn't as bad as you think http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/why_the_pujols_contract_isnt_as_bad_as_you_think/13681670 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/3/7340605093b64290d8d23daba5dcab787436874a/mini/6429226.jpg 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 little glitch," manager Mike Scioscia said. "I don't think it's anything major, but he needs to get over this. He's close, as we said. Hopefully it's just a product of him trying to get his stamina and going hard last week." Madson logged an inning of work for the Angels' Single-A affiliate on May 13. The following day he experienced what he considered to be a normal level of soreness. However, this discomfort lingered, and he's now giving it a few days to "calm down." Before his elbow once again acted up, Madson was slated to go on rehab assignm... Thu, 23 May 2013 15:00:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/angels_ryan_madson_experiencing_elbow_inflammation/13680767 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/angels_ryan_madson_experiencing_elbow_inflammation/13680767 Angels' Ryan Madson experiencing elbow inflammation http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/angels_ryan_madson_experiencing_elbow_inflammation/13680767 http://www.yardbarker.com/images/yb_logo_square_grey.png 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, the Angel in the outfield is hitting .297 with 34 RBI. He has avoided the sophomore slump in nearly every facet as he continues to devour the MLB pitcher by pitcher. Please click here to read this story. The post Can Mike Trout snatch the MVP? appeared first on Players View. Thu, 23 May 2013 10:16:30 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_mike_trout_snatch_the_mvp/13678328 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/can_mike_trout_snatch_the_mvp/13678328 Can Mike Trout snatch the MVP? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/can_mike_trout_snatch_the_mvp/13678328 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c95cef23727c8053ac0a67f9a1b7c2172774bcc/mini/6621304.jpg It is not too often that we see a rookie come out and dominate like Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout did last season. You could definitely argue that he deserved the AL MVP last season (but it was hard to deny Miguel Cabrera at the same time). The one thing about coming out of the gate as hard as Trout did last season was that he had to provide fans with Act II this season. Well, with performances like Tuesday night when he became the youngest player in the American League to hit for the cycle (ever) and the third youngest in the league since 1930. Yeah, I think it is safe to say we got a good one in this guy. Your browser does not support iframes. Wed, 22 May 2013 19:16:00 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mike_trout_proves_what_we_already_know_he_is_one_bad_dude/13674722 http://network.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/mike_trout_proves_what_we_already_know_he_is_one_bad_dude/13674722 Mike Trout Proves What We Already Know--He is One Bad Dude http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/articles/mike_trout_proves_what_we_already_know_he_is_one_bad_dude/13674722 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/6/86b102efb99170dd9703adddd89f9380e63535e3/mini/6487880.jpg 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 to see how Weaver feels coming out of the start before deciding their next step. Weaver is scheduled to join the team Thursday in Kansas City for the start of a four-game trip. We have to look at Weave, see where he is, let him throw his bullpen (session) and see if he needs more work in a rehab setting or if hes ready to get after it with us, Scioscia said. Weaver hasnt pitched in a game since suffering the injury to his non-throwing arm on April 7 at Texas. Last Friday, he threw a 60-pitch, four-inning simulated game at Angel Stadium. The best case is that were going to fold him back into our rotation at some point next week, Sc Wed, 22 May 2013 17:25:26 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/weaver_takes_another_step_toward_angels_return/13673905 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/weaver_takes_another_step_toward_angels_return/13673905 Weaver takes another step toward Angels return http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/weaver_takes_another_step_toward_angels_return/13673905 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/f/0/f071b437878fa10b9eb5bfa8a62b2004af4ef8d4/mini/6604568.jpg Tweet Last season, Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim outfielder Mike Trout took the major leagues by storm by putting together one of the best rookie seasons in history, and he appears to be picking up right where he left off. Tuesday night Trout became the youngest player in MLB history to hit for the cycle, [...] Wed, 22 May 2013 12:33:40 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_becomes_youngest_player_in_mlb_history_to_hit_for_cycle/13671427 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_becomes_youngest_player_in_mlb_history_to_hit_for_cycle/13671427 Mike Trout becomes youngest player in MLB history to hit for cycle http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mike_trout_becomes_youngest_player_in_mlb_history_to_hit_for_cycle/13671427 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/b/aba34ac60c6d62e912d7e7d1a2428b37d6d3067d/mini/6496626.jpg credit: getty images Mike Trout hit a solo home run in the bottom of the eighth inning to complete a cycle in Tuesday’s night win over the Mariners. Trout became the youngest player in AL history to hit for the cycle and the sixth member of the Angels to do so. After narrowly missing out on the AL MVP Award in his rookie season the 21-year-old is continuing to put up numbers in his sophomore season. After Tuesday game, Trout is hitting .293/.373/.558 with 9 home runs and 34 RBI. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:51:46 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle_as_angels_pummel_mariners_video/13670485 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle_as_angels_pummel_mariners_video/13670485 Mike Trout hits for cycle as Angels pummel Mariners (Video) http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle_as_angels_pummel_mariners_video/13670485 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/6/86b102efb99170dd9703adddd89f9380e63535e3/mini/6487880.jpg Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim second-year phenom Mike Trout became the youngest player in American League history to hit for the cycle, going 4-5 with 5 RBI in a 12-0 thrashing of the Seattle Mariners. After a slow start in April, Trout has enjoyed a red-hot May, hitting .343 with 7 homers and 18 RBI. [...]The post Was there something fishy about Mike Trout hitting for the cycle? (vid/pics) appeared first on Sportress of Blogitude. Wed, 22 May 2013 10:40:23 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/was_there_something_fishy_about_mike_trout_hitting_for_the_cycle_vidpics/13670482 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/was_there_something_fishy_about_mike_trout_hitting_for_the_cycle_vidpics/13670482 Should Trout have had cycle? http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/was_there_something_fishy_about_mike_trout_hitting_for_the_cycle_vidpics/13670482 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/0/e/0e94c5c95dd0bf00e60558518cddba5a333edc25/mini/mt.jpg Mike Trout even surprised himself in adding to his growing list of impressive big league achievements. Trout hit for the cycle and drove in five runs, Josh Hamilton celebrated his 32nd birthday with a homer and a triple his first two times up, and Howie Kendrick also went deep in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-0 rout of the Seattle Mariners on Tuesday night. Trout, last season's AL rookie of the year and MVP runner-up, became the youngest AL player to hit for the cycle and third youngest in the major leagues since 1930. He's also the sixth player in Angels history to complete the cycle and the first to do it since Chone Figgins on Sept. 16, 2006, at Texas. ''It was one of those nights,'' Trout said. ''I didn't really think about it until about the eighth inning. And when I got on deck, I started feeling it a little bit. To be honest, I thought Josh was going to hit for the cycle after his those first two at-bats. I wasn't thinking about myself.'' After takin Wed, 22 May 2013 03:43:04 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/trout_hits_for_cycle_angels_romp/13668754 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/trout_hits_for_cycle_angels_romp/13668754 Trout hits for cycle, Angels romp http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/trout_hits_for_cycle_angels_romp/13668754 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/2/c/2c95cef23727c8053ac0a67f9a1b7c2172774bcc/mini/6621304.jpg Yeah, about that Mike Trout sophomore slump ... After a slow April (.261, two homers, 13 RBI) and whispers of opposing pitchers figuring out the reigning Rookie of the Year, Trout answered on Tuesday – in a big way. Trout hit for the cycle in the Angels' 12-0 win over the Mariners on Tuesday. Last year's MVP runner-up finished the game 4 for 5 and at 21 became the youngest player since Mel Ott in 1929 to accomplish the feat. Here's one of Trout's four hits Tuesday night in Anaheim. Your browser does not support iframes. Trout, who authored one of the greatest seasons in baseball history in 2012, is getting hot as the weather warms up. After Tuesday's heroics, Trout is hitting .343 with 18 RBI in May. When news of Trout's accomplishment hit Twitter, his No. 1 fan immediately chimed in. One proud Mama!!! Standing ovation at the Big A !!! TROUTSTANDING !!! -- Debbie Trout (@DebbieTrout27) May 22, 2013 For those familiar with Trout's exploits last year (.326, 30 HRs, 83 RBI, Wed, 22 May 2013 03:43:01 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phenom_trout_continues_to_amaze/13668745 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/phenom_trout_continues_to_amaze/13668745 Phenom Trout continues to amaze http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/phenom_trout_continues_to_amaze/13668745 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/6/86b102efb99170dd9703adddd89f9380e63535e3/mini/6487880.jpg Often times, the sequel doesn't quite live up to the hype of the original, but when it comes to Mike Trout...I don't think anyone is complaining about his second full season in the Majors. Tuesday night, Trout added another line to his already full resume when he hit for the cycle during a 12-0 romp against the Seattle Mariners.  And in the process, became the first player to do it this season and just the seventh member of the Los Angeles Angels to accomplish the feat. Trout struck out in the first...but that was clearly the only hiccup in his game.  The 21-year-old (oh, did anyone mention he's the youngest player to hit for the cycle in the American League?) then singled in the third, tripled in the fourth, doubled in the sixth and, you guessed it, hit his ninth home run of the season in the eighth. All in all, the "Miville Meteor" went 4-for-5 with five RBI, raising his batting average to .293. In case you were wondering, the last Angel to hit for th... Wed, 22 May 2013 01:27:54 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle/13668412 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle/13668412 Mike Trout hits for the cycle http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/mike_trout_hits_for_cycle/13668412 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/9/b9bb1d663099b01c541c88a0b684972f202cc040/mini/trout.jpg 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 pitched since April 7 because of a fractured left elbow. Blanton is 0-7 with a 6.62 earned-run average, the most losses and highest ERA of any starter in the American League. Blanton also has given up the most hits of any pitcher in the major leagues. Blanton is in the first year of a two-year, 15-million contract. With Jerome Williams in the rotation, the Angels could try Blanton as a long reliever. The Angels have targeted Weaver for five innings and 75 pitches in his extended spring appearance Wednesday. "Where he lines up will be contingent with how he feels coming out of it," Scioscia said. If all goes well, Scio Tue, 21 May 2013 23:00:19 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/angels_weaver_could_return_as_early_as_monday/13667725 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/angels_weaver_could_return_as_early_as_monday/13667725 Angels' Weaver could return as early as Monday http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/angels_weaver_could_return_as_early_as_monday/13667725 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/1/3/13028bff75789d60b9ec488f340a050c90da0aed/mini/MLB_May_17_6e0a.jpg 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 right now. The problem is that there is little reasont to believe that his body won't continue to betray him given his age and the chronic nature of his current injuries. He can still be a very good player, but only in spurts and that may not hold true for much longer. The Story: Jon Heyman rekindles the Miguel Cabrera-Mike Trout MVP and WAR debate. The Monkey Says: I'm pretty sure Heyman only brought this up to let us know that players think he is somehow the arbiter of such things. This, and similar pieces that came out after Miggy's three-homer Sunday, all directly or indirectly use ... Tue, 21 May 2013 04:17:31 -0400 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/halo_headlines_albert_pujols_doesnt_matter_anymore_rekindling_the_cabrera_trout_debate/13660861 http://network.yardbarker.com/mlb/article_external/halo_headlines_albert_pujols_doesnt_matter_anymore_rekindling_the_cabrera_trout_debate/13660861 Halo Headlines: Albert Pujols doesn't matter anymore, rekindling the Cabrera-Trout debate http://www.yardbarker.com/mlb/articles/halo_headlines_albert_pujols_doesnt_matter_anymore_rekindling_the_cabrera_trout_debate/13660861 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/b/a/baad4e270d41b33575c60fed11fab033168e7319/mini/6513126.jpg