Mike Trout Sends Message After Angels' Unfortunate Decision

Originally posted on Athlon Sports
By Michael DeFrancisco | Last updated Apr 23, 2025 4:27 PM ET

The Los Angeles Angels have begun to cool down after their hot start to the 2025 MLB season. After starting the season 7-3, the Halos have lost six of their last eight games to fall to 11-11. In fact, in their last seven games, the offense has been ice cold, scoring just 13 runs in that span.

While few expected the Angels to maintain their early-season magic for the entirety of the year, many fans are disappointed at just how quickly the hot start faded. Additionally, things will not get any easier as the Angels prepare for a five-game road trip against the Minnesota Twins and Seattle Mariners.

An unfortunate scheduling decision by the Angels has players frustrated ahead of this road trip.

"If it were up to many Los Angeles Angels players, they’d enjoy a late afternoon plane ride after Thursday’s game against the Pittsburgh Pirates, landing in Minnesota at a reasonable hour," Sam Blum of The Athletic wrote on Wednesday.

Blum added, "Instead, the Angels scheduled Thursday’s game for 6:29 p.m. — nine minutes earlier than their typical evening start time of 6:38 p.m. It’s the latest possible minute allowed for first pitch, according to the sport’s collective bargaining agreement. They’ll watch the sun rise over the Land of 10,000 Lakes and attempt to win on very little sleep."

The Angels getaway game Thursday is at 6:29 p.m., before a flight to MIN.

Angels mgmt picked the time. Angels players aren't happy.

6:29 p.m. is the latest minute allowed by the CBA. A day game is standard.

"I don’t think it should be allowed."

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— Sam Blum (@SamBlum3) April 23, 2025

This decision upset many, including superstar outfielder Mike Trout.

"It's not ideal for sure," Trout said, per The Athletic. "I don't know when we're supposed to land, but it's going to be early. And we've got to play that night. And the worst part about it is, the next day is a day game."

The Angels play the Pittsburgh Pirates late on both Wednesday and Thursday before making the long trip over to play the Twins in Minnesota. They will have little rest time after the long flight.

After that, they play a day game against Minnesota at 2:10 EST on Saturday.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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