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Ohtani vs Trout – WBC Matchup

March 22, 2023News, VideoI Love Mike Trout

The 2023 World Baseball Classic turned into one of the most exciting baseball events in recent years. With Team USA captained by Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani anchoring the Japanese baseball team, everyone was hoping to see a match-up between the two Angels teammates. The seeding of the tournament put Japan and the United States in opposite pools. The only way baseball fans could see the two best players in baseball face one another was for both teams to make it to the championship game. The United States needed a come from behind victory against Venezuela in the quarterfinals, and Japan needed a 9th inning comeback in the semifinals against Mexico to make the dream a reality.

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Mike Trout Lockout Art

March 10, 2022NewsI Love Mike Trout

The MLB lockout has finally concluded. While it’s great that an agreement was reached with substantial changes to the system the owners and players operate under, the journey to get to an agreement was excruciating. The one bright spot was the decision by a brave soul named Ray Sbarra, to draw a picture of Mike Trout every day until the lockout was over. The exercise started on Reddit and then expanded to Twitter and Instagram. The artist was fun and experimental and it was easy to see how choosing to draw every day can improve someone’s ability.

With the collection finally completed, here are some of our favorites.

Drawing Mike Trout every day until the lockout is over. Day 1. pic.twitter.com/Kb9D8BoDV9
— DidItForTheStory (@LockoutArt) January 26, 2022

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Trout Weighs in on Replay

April 12, 2021NewsI Love Mike Trout

Mike Trout was willing to weigh in on the most recent replay controversy in Major League Baseball. On Sunday, Alec Bohm of the Philadelphia Philles slid into home plate but never touched it. After an extensive replay review he was determined to be safe. MLB has yet to produce an angle that shows Bohm touching the plate.

You can see the play here:

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2021 Trout Stadium Giveaways

March 24, 2021NewsI Love Mike Trout

The Angels have begun releasing their promotional schedule for the 2021 season. The list is still rolling out but it includes two bobbleheads. One commemorating Mike’s three MVP awards, and another highlighting Mike career milestone of hitting 300 home runs

April 2, Friday – White Sox
Promotion: Trout 3x MVP Award Bobblehead
Presented by Presented By Pechanga Resort and Casino

May 21, Friday – Athletics
Promotion: Trout 300 HR Bobblehead
Presented by MemorialCare

Mike Trout Speaks Up About Astros Cheating Scandal

February 17, 2020NewsI Love Mike Trout

Mike Trout spoke to a group of reporters about the impact of the Astros cheating scandal and what should be done to punish the players.

Mike Trout, on his view of the Astrros’ ’17 World Series title: “You don’t know what helped them or what not. But if you know what’s coming, it’s going to definitely help you. It’s tough. Taking a trophy away, taking the rings away, I think they should definitely do something.”
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) February 17, 2020

“I don’t know what. But to cheat like that and not get anything, it’s sad to see.”
— Marc Carig (@MarcCarig) February 17, 2020

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Mike Trout Reacts to 2019 MVP Award

November 18, 2019News, VideoI Love Mike Trout

Mike Trout gave a couple of television interviews after receiving the news that he had won his 3rd MVP award. He talks about his performance over the year, the difficulty caused by the death of Tyler Skaggs and his hopes for the future.

2019 AL MVP

November 14, 2019NewsI Love Mike Trout

Mike Trout has won his third AL MVP. Well deserved in every way.

In response Mike said “I am grateful to have coaches, teammates, family & a wife who continue to support me so I can play the game I love. To be acknowledged alongside such great competitors like Alex and Marcus is an incredible feeling… I’m truly humbled. Thank you.”

"He represents everything that is right with the game of baseball."

Dan O'Dowd on 3-time AL MVP, @MikeTrout. #MLBTonight | @Angels pic.twitter.com/KfO5mWvTdW
— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 15, 2019

Statcast: Trout’s Monster HR in Honor of Tyler Skaggs

July 13, 2019News, VideoI Love Mike Trout

On their first game in Anaheim since the death of Tyler Skaggs the entire team honored their friend by wearing #45 and the name Skaggs on their jerseys. The team put on an incredible performance by racking up 13 runs and shutting the Mariners down with a No-Hitter.

Mike Trout did his part by batting in six RBI. In his first at bat he swung at the first pitch; something he rarely does. The homer was measured by Statcast at 454 feet with an exit velocity of 111mph.

After the game Mike got emotional discussing the game and what Tyler meant to him.

Mike Trout’s Emotional Tribute to Tyler Skaggs

July 3, 2019News, VideoI Love Mike Trout

Tragedy struck the Angels this past week with the unexpected death of Tyler Skaggs on July 1. Trout first took to social media to express his pain and sadness.

Words cannot express the deep sadness we feel right now. Our thoughts and prayers are with Carli and their families. Remembering him as a great teammate, friend, and person who will forever remain in our hearts… we love you, 45. pic.twitter.com/zCO8Ne01Gy
— Mike Trout (@MikeTrout) July 2, 2019

Then in a post-game interview he got emotional talking about what a tough 24 hours the team was experiencing.