Mike Trout Player Rumors
All the Player Rumors about Mike Trout.
AL Notes: Angels, Rangers, Lindor, Sano
2019/02/al-notes-angels-rangers-lindor-sano.htmlMeanwhile, it's still tough to gauge whether there's a realistic possibility of a new deal with the incomparable Mike Trout. … As MLB.com's Rhett Bollinger writes, Trout declined to comment on the possibility of a new deal at all, while Moreno would do little more than reiterate that there is interest on the team's behalf.
Angels Notes: Payroll, Trout, Stadium
2019/01/angels-notes-payroll-trout-stadium.htmlIn the course of a lengthy discussion of Mike Trout's status with the Angels, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic (subscription link) drops a note regarding the team's immediate payroll situation. … Regarding Trout, the above-linked post covers a fair bit of ground on the broader landscape of large contracts, though it largely (and understandably) leaves unanswered the ultimate question: how much money would it take to keep Trout from testing the open market? He's far and away the best player in baseball -- you'll need to rub your eyes to make sure you're reading this leaderboard properly -- so much so that any other contract comps feel all but silly to make.
Quick Hits: Trout, A’s, Lowrie, Barreto, Cardinals
2018/12/quick-hits-trout-as-lowrie-barreto-cardinals.htmlDespite Mike Trout's presence, the Angels are stuck in no-man's land as a club that doesn't look like a clear-cut contender, Buster Olney of ESPN observes (subscription required). … As brilliant as Trout has been, the Angels haven't made the playoffs or won more than 85 games in a season since 2014, leading Olney to note there's a legitimate argument they should consider a Mariners-esque rebuild.
Free Agent Rumblings: Jones, Miller, Phillies, Eovaldi
2018/11/free-agent-rumblings-jones-miller-phillies-eovaldi.htmlPhiladelphia has enough financial resources and available future payroll space to pursue anyone in the free agent market...or maybe even in future markets, as Stark speculates on the idea of Mike Trout and Harper both playing in the Phillies outfield in 2021. … Trout still has two years left on his Angels contract, of course, and thus it's far too early to guess at what might happen down the road, especially since the Angels have every intention of keeping their superstar.
West Notes: Trout, Beltre, Andrus, Bumgarner, Posey
2018/09/west-notes-trout-beltre-andrus-bumgarner-posey.htmlMike Trout just concluded yet another MVP-caliber season, yet team success has continued to elude the superstar. … Trout has only been part of one playoff team (in 2014) and has yet to win even a single postseason game after eight seasons.
AL West Notes: Fast, Correa, McCullers, Sipp, Simmons, Rangers
2018/09/al-west-notes-fast-correa-mccullers-sipp-simmons-rangers.htmlThe Angels have faced their share of disappointments this year, but have also watched as shortstop Andrelton Simmons has cemented himself as a premium all-around performer alongside the peerless Mike Trout. … Astros director of research and development Mike Fast has left the organization, as MLB.com's Brian McTaggart was among those to cover (via Twitter).
Quick Hits: Gore, Trout, Zobrist, Orioles
2018/09/quick-hits-gore-trout-zobrist-orioles.htmlThe Angels are expected to approach Mike Trout about an extension this winter, which The Athletic's Ken Rosenthal (subscription required) feels could determine whether or not the team would ever consider trading the game's best player. … Management has been adamantly opposed to the thought of dealing Trout in the past, and the general feeling is that Arte Moreno wouldn't okay a Trout trade as long as he owns the Angels.
West Notes: Trout, D-backs, Acuna, Giants, Hundley, Holland
2018/09/west-notes-trout-d-backs-acuna-giants-hundley-holland.htmlThe out-of-contention Angels have arguably wasted another year of control over baseball's best player, center fielder Mike Trout, with whom they still haven't even won a playoff game since his rookie campaign in 2012. … But even though Trout's team control is dwindling (2019 is the penultimate year of his contract), the Angels should continue trying to win with the future Hall of Famer - not trade him - Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times opines.
Injury Notes: Wright, Trout, Altuve, Judge, Bryant
2018/08/injury-notes-wright-trout-altuve-judge-bryant.htmlThe Angels placed center fielder Mike Trout on the 10-day disabled list Friday, retroactive to Aug. … Trout's balky wrist has kept him out of action since Aug.
Trade News & Rumors: Trade Value Rankings, Dozier, Andujar, Britton
2018/07/trade-news-rumors-trade-value-dozier-andujar-britton.htmlHigh atop the list sits a pair of Indians infielders (Jose Ramirez and Francisco Lindor), while Aaron Judge, Mike Trout and Carlos Correa round out the top five.
Angels Ownership Responds To Manfred’s Comments About Mike Trout; Trout Adds Own Statement
2018/07/angels-ownership-responds-to-manfreds-comments-about-mike-trout.html8:59pm: The Angels issued a statement today regarding outfielder Mike Trout. … 10:04pm: Trout himself has added a statement regarding the commissioner's comments.
West Notes: Giants, Trout, Fister, Astros
2018/06/west-notes-giants-trout-fister-astros.htmlThe Angels haven't capitalized on center fielder Mike Trout's presence, evidenced by their zero playoff wins since he burst on the scene in 2012, leading Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles Times to wonder if he'd consider signing an extension with the team if it doesn't become a major contender soon. … Trout, who's under control through 2020 on the six-year, $144.5MM deal he signed in 2014, isn't sure about his future at this point.
Angels Notes: Upton, Moreno, Trout, Pujols
2018/02/angels-notes-upton-moreno-trout-pujols.htmlAngels owner Arte Moreno met with the media (including MLB.com's Maria Guardado) at the opening of his team's spring camp to discuss several topics, including Mike Trout's future in an Angels uniform. … Moreno said that there isn't any particular rush to discuss another extension with Trout, though the idea is "always in our minds.
AL West Notes: Trout, Hernandez, Angels, Bruce
2017/11/al-west-notes-trout-hernandez-angels-bruce.htmlIf Mike Trout hadn't signed his six-year, $144.5MM extension with the Angels in March 2014, the superstar outfielder would've been a free agent this offseason. … Trout just turned 26 last August, and thus a long-term deal would've easily topped Giancarlo Stanton's record 13-year, $325MM record pact with the Marlins.
Angels Outright Eric Young
2017/07/angels-outright-eric-young.htmlThe move opens a spot for Mike Trout to be activated off the disabled list tomorrow. … Young, 32, inked a minor league contract with the Angels back in January had his contract selected following Trout's injury.
AL West Notes: Trout, Rangers, Mariners, A’s
2017/07/rangers-trade-rumors-padres-hand-profar.htmlAfter 39 games away from the team, Mike Trout is set to rejoin the Angels on Friday, per Tim Mead of the Angels' public relations department (Twitter link). … Daft of the Orange County Register, Trout proclaimed himself "ready to play" in the Majors following a fifth rehab game on Sunday.
Injury Notes: Orioles, Angels, Twins, Braves
2017/07/injury-notes-orioles-angels-twins-braves.htmlAngels center fielder Mike Trout began a Single-A rehab assignment Wednesday, Maria Guardado of MLB.com was among those to report (on Twitter). … The Trout-less Angels have only gone 17-18, but that has been enough to keep them in the wild-card picture in the American League.
Injury Updates: Hendricks, Trout, V-Mart, McCullers, Segura
2017/06/injury-updates-hendricks-trout-v-mart-mccullers-segura.htmlThe top player in the game, Angels center fielder Mike Trout, will resume swinging next week and travel with the Halos during their visits to New York and Boston, relays ESPN.com. … Trout, who underwent surgery on torn left thumb ligaments May 31, hopes to return before the six- to eight-week recovery timeline and play in next month's All-Star Game.
Mike Trout Undergoes Thumb Surgery
2017/05/angels-place-mike-trout-on-10-day-dl-torn-thumb-ligament.html6:33pm: The Angels will place superstar center fielder Mike Trout on the 10-day DL for the first time in his career, according to J.P. … May 31: The Angels announced today that Trout "underwent successful surgery to the ulnar collateral ligament of his left thumb as well as a repair of his dorsal capsule today." The general timetable for his return is currently pegged at six to eight weeks, per the team.
Injury Notes: Trout, Kendrick, Happ, Liriano, Gray
2017/05/injury-notes-trout-kendrick-happ-liriano-gray.htmlMike Trout sprained his left thumb while sliding into second base in today's game against the Marlins, which led to the Angels superstar to leave the game an inning later. … (Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register was one of many with the details.) X-rays were negative on the injury, though more will be known once Trout undergoes an MRI tomorrow.
Inside The Draft Studio: A Conversation With Mike Trout
2017/05/inside-the-draft-studio-a-conversation-with-mike-trout.htmlAs has been well documented – heck, there’s even a documentary about it – Millville (NJ) Senior High School centerfielder Mike Trout and his family made the two-plus hour drive north to witness his selection. … Trout had to wait … and wait … and wait … as the draft moved from the Top 10 through the teens and past the early 20s.
AL Notes: Trout, Fowler, Jays, Red Sox, A’s
2017/04/al-notes-trout-fowler-jays-red-sox-as.htmlAs the best player in baseball, and as a 25-year-old who's signed through 2020 at a more-than-fair price, Angels center fielder Mike Trout is untradeable, opines Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. … "There's no point to bringing up Trout, because it's going nowhere," one GM observed.
West Notes: Richards, Trout, D-Backs, Leyba
2017/04/garrett-richards-biceps-health-diamondbacks-dominican-domingo-leyba.htmlAngels fans will also want to take a look at Moura's excellent look back at how the organization landed Mike Trout in the 2009 draft. … But landing Trout with the 25th choice was one of the greatest heists in Rule 4 history.
Mike Trout, Kris Bryant Win MVP Awards
2016/11/mike-trout-kris-bryant-win-mvp-awards.htmlMike Trout of the Angels and Kris Bryant of the Cubs won the most valuable player awards in their respective leagues, the Baseball Writers Association of America announced tonight. … If Trout's win is a surprise, it's only because many wondered of the impact of the fact that his team wasn't in contention.
AL West Notes: Trout, Angels, Gamel, Sardinas, Vincent
2016/09/mike-trout-car-accident.htmlAngels superstar Mike Trout was involved in a car accident in southern California last night which left two people injured, but Trout himself walked away from the crash unharmed, as Scott Schwebke and Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register report. … Both Angels GM Billy Eppler and Trout's agent, Craig Landis, have stated that the center fielder is uninjured, with Eppler issuing the following statement: "Mike Trout was involved in a car accident earlier tonight.