Halos Heaven 19 hours ago
Angels #1 prospect Jo Adell hits it out of the park with his 2nd annual Turkey Drive
It is always heartwarming to see successful people giving back Like Mike Trout, Jo Adell is not just a good baseball player. No word on how into the weather Adell is, but he definitely is very into helping out the community. Over the weekend, Adell held his 2nd annual Turkey Drive. The hashtag “CommunityFirst” says it all. Adell graduated from Ballard High School in Louisville and was committed to playing at the University of Louisville before signing with the Angels. The Jo Adell Turkey Drive was a HUGE success! It means so much to see the Louisville community come together as one!...
Halos Heaven Nov 16, 2018
Angels reunite with Peter Bourjos, inking him to a minor league deal
Part of the deal is a spring training invite He’s back! The Angels 10th round pick from 2005 and the man who was patrolling center field when one Michael Nelson Trout was called up. Lest you get too excited, Bourjos is not the man he once was and the Angels signed him to a minor league deal with Spring Training invite. He’ll have his chance to make the big league squad, likely as a 4th outfielder. Bourjos logged just 47 at bats with a .239 OBP in the majors last year and 203 in 2017. The Angels will be his 5th team over the past 5 seasons. At 31 years old, his defense is not what it...
Bless You Boys Nov 16, 2018
Links: Betts and Yelich take home the MVP awards
Meanwhile, a new tv deal will help teams like the Tigers bear their payroll burden just a little farther. Awards season for major league baseball concluded on Thursday with the announcement of the Most Valuable Player awards. In the American League, Mookie Betts of the Boston Red Sox got the nod, while Christian Yelich of the Milwaukee Brewers took home the prize in the National League. Neither was much of a surprise. Betts had the much tougher task of taking down the long-time reigning American League MVP, Mike Trout. Betts cracked 32 home runs, stole 30 bags, and played brilliant defense...
OC Register Nov 15, 2018
Why I voted Angels’ Mike Trout second to Mookie Betts for AL MVP
Although Trout is the best player in the world, it's possible for him to be outperformed in a given season. In 2018, Boston's Betts was slightly better.
OC Register Nov 15, 2018
Angels’ Mike Trout finishes 2nd in AL MVP race again
Trout has finished second in the MVP voting four times, equaling a record shared by Albert Pujols, Stan Musial and Ted Williams. Trout got one first-place vote, with Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts earning 28 of 30 to win easily.
Halos Heaven Nov 15, 2018
Mike Trout finishes 2nd in AL MVP Race
7 years - 6 top 2 finishes Mike Trout is good. Real good. But this year, BBWAA voters decided he was not as valuable as Mookie Betts. You could make many argument that Trout was indeed better than Betts, but there is also no doubt that Betts DID have a great season. Trout has been eligible for MVP the past 7 years and he has finished top 2 EVERY YEAR except for his shortened 2017 season when he placed a respectable 4th. Trout led the league in walks (122), OBP (.460), OPS (1.088), wRC+ (191), and OPS+ (199). He has already won the award TWICE and this year he had his best stats yet. Sadly...
The Republican Nov 15, 2018
Mookie Betts wins 2018 AL MVP: Boston Red Sox star outfielder beats out Mike Trout; J.D. Martinez places fourth
Mookie Betts has won the 2018 American League MVP award. He became the first Boston Red Sox player to win the award since Dustin Pedroia in 2008.
Over the Monster Nov 15, 2018
Mookie Betts wins the MVP
Nothing but respect for my MVP Awards week officially came to a close on Thursday with the grand finale. Both leagues awarded their Most Valuable Player awards, and baseball’s best team was voted to have been home to the American Legue’s most valuable player. It wasn’t much of a surprise in the end, but Mookie Betts came out on top and won his first career MVP. He received 28 first place votes, with Mike Trout and J.D. Martinez getting the others. This is the perfect end to a magical season for the Red Sox, with their best player being given the top individual honor in the sport....
Birds' Eye View | Philadelphia Inquirer Nov 15, 2018
Phillies should always have an eye on Mike Trout | Extra Innings
The Angels' perennial All-Star would be the biggest difference maker on the field and at the box office.
OC Register Nov 14, 2018
Angels’ Mike Trout a longshot to win MVP, likely headed for another near-miss
The MVP awards will be announced Thursday, and it could be yet another year that the Angels' center fielder finishes second. He has finished in the top two in five of his previous six full seasons, but he has won only twice.
Halos Heaven Nov 13, 2018
If I were Billy Eppler..., Part II
Go big or trade Mike Trout? Welcome to the 2nd installment of the If I were Billy Eppler series, where HH writers explicate the transactions for their desired Angels offseason. Previous editions by various authors can be found here: In order to rosterbate responsibly, guidelines for the series are as follows. For the luxury tax payroll, the $145 million calculated by Cot’s contracts is the amount of present obligations for the 2019 season (use the Tax Tracker tab). Cot’s is chosen as it is the most reliable, publicly available source. The luxury tax threshold, which owner Arte Moreno...
OC Register Nov 12, 2018
Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani wins Rookie of the Year
Ohtani, who starred as a pitcher and hitter before injuring his elbow, became the first Angels player to win the American League Rookie of the Year Award since Mike Trout in 2012.
OC Register Nov 9, 2018
New Angels manager Brad Ausmus is confident he and the team can take next step together
The former catcher soaked up statistics during an 18-year MLB career, but he says he knows when his eyes should override the analytics. In his second chance as a major league manager, can he push the right buttons to get Mike Trout and company back in the playoffs?
Halos Heaven Nov 8, 2018
Mike Trout and Andrelton Simmons add more hardware to their award mantel
SIlver Slugger & Defensive Player of the Year Hooray for awards season!! It gives us something to talk about between Jerry Dipoto trades. In this case, it’s the 6th Silver Slugger Award for Mike Trout who has received the award every year except for his injury-shortened 2017 campaign. The Silver Slugger award is voted on by MLB managers and coaches. Bringing out the good SILVER just in time for Thanksgiving Congratulations to @MikeTrout on winning his sixth career Silver Slugger Award! pic.twitter.com/grmckTuj8D— Angels (@Angels) November 8, 2018 Andrelton Simmons was Wilson...
OC Register Nov 8, 2018
Angels’ Mike Trout honored with 6th Silver Slugger Award
Trout has won the Silver Slugger in six of his seven full seasons, extending his Angels record. The Silver Slugger is awarded to the best offensive player at each position in each league.
