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Mike Trout hosted the Angels for a round at his Trout National private course on Aug. 3, the MLB trade deadline, only for the day to turn surreal as multiple Angels were traded: Brent Suter to the Braves, Jo Adell to the Guardians, Ryan Zeferjahn to the Cubs, Kirby Yates to the Pirates, and José Soriano to the Blue Jays, with a false Detmers trade report adding to the chaos.
Sports Illustrated’s Tom Verducci previews five key angles for the MLB All-Star Game: Dylan Cease will start for the AL and is shown making smarter in-zone decisions, improving first-pitch strikes, and finally using a changeup grip confidently; the piece also maps the winding paths many All-Stars take—such as Yordan Alvarez, Ernie Clement, Foster Griffin and Junior Caminero—through trades, releases, and free agency; Mike Trout’s first All-Star appearance in Philadelphia is highlighted as a hometown signal for the game’s atmosphere; and fans may get a swing-off encore led by Kyle Schwarber, with Philly hoping for another dramatic finish.
Mike Trout reinvented his training with mobility-focused workouts and a chef-assisted diet, returned to center field, and posted a standout season—high on-base percentage, strong speed, and 18 homers—earning his 11th All-Star start in Philadelphia, even as the Angels struggle and questions about his future linger.
The Angels announced seven roster moves before tonight’s West Sacramento series opener: Mike Trout was placed on the injured list with a right hamstring strain; Christian Moore was recalled from Triple-A; Ryan Johnson was recalled from Double-A to start; Tyler Heineman was activated; Brett Kerry and Logan Porter were optioned; and Drew Pomeranz was released. Moore, the 2024 No. 8 overall pick, will make his first MLB start in left field, while Johnson will make his second career start as the rotation is reshuffled after injuries to Kochanowicz and Grayson Rodriguez, with Sam Aldegheri in the mix for the final two spots.
The Los Angeles Angels placed Mike Trout on the injured list with a hamstring injury and recalled Christian Moore to the roster, a setback for the club as it tries to navigate a tough season and reassign outfield duties in Trout’s absence.
Angels star Mike Trout capped a standout four-game set in The Bronx by homering for the fifth time and becoming the first visiting player to homer in four straight games at Yankee Stadium, as Los Angeles rolled to an 11-4 win. Trout’s series included two homers on Monday and a go-ahead shot on Wednesday, with Jo Adell adding a grand slam on Thursday to seal the victory; Judge lauded Trout as the greatest, and Trout sits near the top of the league with seven homers after the series.
Angels outfielder Mike Trout is enjoying a late-career surge in 2026, belting his seventh homer in the series against the Yankees, including a 446-foot shot in the series finale, and lifting his OPS to about 1.010. Teammates tout his humility and renewed swing mechanics as health allows him to play more center field, but the big caveat remains staying healthy; still, this hot stretch rekindles talk of Trout’s place among baseball’s all-time greats.
Monday’s MLB roundup centers a home-run explosion led by Aaron Judge and Mike Trout, with Trent Grisham contributing late power, while Garrett Crochet struggles in a rough start and the league buzzes about injuries and Cubs/Phillies updates.
Two of baseball’s marquee players—each a former MVP—drove a high-scoring duel as the New York Yankees outslugged the Los Angeles Angels 11-10 in a star-powered slugfest.
Opening Day across Major League Baseball brought coast-to-coast action, record-setting strikeouts and standout performances from rookies and stars alike, while the new automated ball-strike system began to influence calls and set the tone for a hopeful, dynastic season.
Bold 2026 MLB predictions envision Roman Anthony winning AL MVP, the Royals fielding a top-10 offense, the Mets leveraging pitching depth to contend, Mike Trout reclaiming elite form with renewed sprint speed, the Reds breaking their home playoff drought, Drake Baldwin emerging as a top catcher, a live-ball era stolen-base surge driven by coaching changes, Jacob Misiorowski capturing NL Cy Young, Cam Smith breaking out as a multi-tool star, and Justin Wrobleski outperforming Snell thanks to a deep, improved Dodgers rotation.
Angels star Mike Trout said he intends to play center field primarily this season, with club leadership on the same page, though he’ll split time in the corners during spring training. The 34-year-old veteran, coming off a knee-related year and not appearing in center last season, argues center is less taxing and wants the bulk of his playing time there, while also DHing occasionally. His five-year, $360 million extension and durability questions remain in play as he eyes a full season health-wise.
Mike Trout indicated he would prefer to play center field again in 2026, a move he has discussed with Angels manager Kurt Suzuki. He says center field is more comfortable and less taxing on his body than DH or right field, a key consideration after a string of injuries that kept him from a full season since 2020. With Taylor Ward traded away, the Angels have outfield options like Jo Adell, Jorge Soler and Josh Lowe, but Trout’s health and performance will be crucial as the team, coming off a last-place finish in 2025, reassesses its roster.
With spring training looming, five players—Oneil Cruz, Spencer Strider, Mike Trout, Jake Burger and Teoscar Hernandez—are highlighted as bounce-back candidates for 2026. Cruz posted elite contact metrics but a .200 average and high strikeout rate in 2025, suggesting a luck-based rebound and continued tool-based potential; Strider must rebuild after elbow surgery by embracing a more diverse pitch mix to restore strikeout and run-prevention levels; Trout, healthier than last year and with a mechanics tweak behind him, could return to MVP-caliber production; Burger can regain power by readjusting his swing geography and pull strategy; Hernandez, aided by more selective hitting on a loaded Dodgers roster, could reclaim higher offensive impact. Spring training is just weeks away.
Mike Trout testified that he knew Eric Kay had a drug problem but was unaware of Tyler Skaggs' drug use before Skaggs' death in 2019 due to a drug overdose involving fentanyl and alcohol. Trout described Skaggs as a beloved teammate and friend, and the trial revealed details about the circumstances leading to Skaggs' tragic death, with ongoing legal actions against the Angels.