SEATTLE — Just like they drew it up. The Angels’ superstar duo of Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani carried the team to a badly needed 4-1 victory over the Seattle Mariners on Thursday night. Trout drove in all of the Angels’ runs with a pair of two-run homers and Ohtani pitched six scoreless innings, helping…
Mike Trout hits 2 home runs, Shohei Ohtani shines on mound in Angels’ win — Pasadena Star News
ANAHEIM — Just when Mike Trout started hitting again, he got hurt again. The Angels’ three-time American League MVP homered in his first at-bat and then doubled in his second on Tuesday night, but after he doubled he came out of the game with left groin tightness. There was no immediate word on how much…
Angels’ Mike Trout leaves game with left groin tightness after strong start — Orange County Register
ARLINGTON, Texas — Exactly one year after Mike Trout pulled up between second and third base with an injury that no one knew would be so serious, the Angels superstar feels he’s in a much better place. 1,004 more words
Angels’ Mike Trout feeling ‘great’ with new workout regimen, regular days off — Press Telegram
Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout exited Monday night’s game after the first inning because of a strained right calf.
Angels star Trout leaves game due to right calf strain — MLB | NBC Sports
Mike Trout’s outfield reads became somewhat of a trending topic among baseball fans and media on Twitter last Friday. Among those who were paying attention: Trout himself. According to MLB’s Statcast technology, Trout’s “jump” on balls hit to the outfield ranks among the bottom 1 percent of outfielders. Statcast divides “jump” into three components: reaction…
Mike Trout is working on his defense, thanks to Twitter — Daily News
ANAHEIM — Three weeks and zero outbreaks after Mike Trout showed up for Angels camp with some reluctance about playing the season, he seems to have been significantly comforted that it’s safe to play. “It’s been good so far,” Trout said on Wednesday, just two days before Friday’s opener. “Obviously, since the last time we…
Angels’ Mike Trout says ‘I’m playing’ despite coronavirus concerns — Press Telegram
Angels outfielder Mike Trout expresses concern regarding the 2020 MLB season.
Mike Trout on 2020 season: ‘Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable’ — HardballTalk | NBC Sports
By Bill BaerJul 3, 2020, 12:41 PM EDT3 Comments
Angels outfielder Mike Trout spoke to the media via Zoom today, the first day of training camp for many teams around the league ahead of the 2020 regular season. The players will have about three weeks to ramp up. The season is expected to begin on July 23.
Per The Athletic’s Fabian Ardaya, Trout said, “Honestly, I still don’t feel comfortable.” Trout is, of course, talking about playing baseball in the middle of the novel coronavirus pandemic. Trout is not 100% committed to playing the 2020 season, as he has a pregnant wife due in August. He expressed concern with the fact that he would have to wait 14 days to see the baby if he tests positive.
Trout said, “We’re risking our families, risking our lives to go out here and play for everyone … I want to play It’s just a tough situation. I’ve just got to play it by ear.” He added, “I love playing this game. It’s going to come down to how safe we’re going to be.”
Trout also expressed concern with MLB’s health and safety protocols as well as the commitment of his peers to those protocols. Trout said, “I don’t get why you can leave your hotel room on the road … I didn’t understand that.” The three-time MVP said, “One guy could mess this up … Everybody’s got to take responsibility, got to take care of each other.”
Trout is certainly not the only player with a pregnant partner, with young children, with other at-risk family members. There is a lot these players have to consider in agreeing to participate in the 2020 season. That’s why every player who chooses to sit out should receive total support from their teams, from the media, and from fans. If Trout were to sit out the season, it would be a huge hit to the meaningfulness of the 2020 season.
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