Unlike Cubs’ Rizzo, Trout surrounded by star presence

Chicago Sun-Times — ANAHEIM, Calif. — Of course, Anthony Rizzo is the face of the franchise for the Cubs. Just check out the advertising campaigns, the No. 3 spot in the order he has owned since Day 1 as a Cub, and the $41 million the Cubs bet that their slugging first baseman will be the centerpiece of their next playoff team. On Tuesday night, the Cubs and Rizzo got an up-close look at the face of the next generation of superstars when Mike Trout stepped to the plate in the first inning for the Los Angeles Angels. Trout is a 21-year-old...

Chicago Cubs June 4, 2013

ANGELS 3, CHICAGO WHITE SOX 2: Trout, along with Williams, helps Halos win their third in a row

Los Angeles Daily News — CHICAGO - After a slow start, Mike Trout is showing signs of getting back to his dominant 2012 form. Trout hit a two-run homer and Jerome Williams pitched into the seventh inning to help the Angels beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Saturday night.

Los Angeles Angels May 11, 2013

Scout Eddie Bane, Ben Cherington's voice in the shadows, delivers insight across Red Sox operations

The Republican — Super scout Eddie Bane, who signed Mike Trout while with the Angels, has been to Mexico and the Dominican Republic at least once since October, when the Red Sox hired Bane away from the Tigers. He's watched Xander Bogaerts and Rubby De La Rosa in Florida, and he's already vetting candidates for the club to select with its highest draft pick in two decades, No. 7 overall.

Boston Red Sox March 25, 2013

Fryer: Angels' handling of Trout borders on the bizarre

Orange County Register — •The Angels are underpaying Mike Trout and not playing him at his best position. What else can they do to make their most popular player unhappy? Charge him to park at Angel Stadium? •Trout's $510,000 salary this season represents approximately...

Los Angeles Angels March 5, 2013

Live discussion: Dodgers, Angels, Carl Crawford and Mike Trout

Los Angeles Times — Join us at 10:30 a.m. today for a live discussion with Dodgers reporter Kevin Baxter and Angels reporter Mike DiGiovanna about their respective teams. It has been an interesting spring for the Dodgers and Angels, with the Dodgers getting some bad news about Carl Crawford, and the Angels renewing Mike Trout's contract, much to the disappointment of Trout's agent.

Los Angeles Dodgers March 5, 2013

Trout is quick to erase concerns about weight gain

Orange County Register — PHOENIX – Before the obsession about Mike Trout's salary or his position, there were the stories about his weight. Trout may have put that one to rest Monday afternoon. Trout showed that he's still got plenty of speed, no matter what the scale...

Los Angeles Angels March 4, 2013

Angels' Trout takes the high road

Orange County Register — TEMPE, Ariz. – To all of Mike Trout's exceptional talents, add this one: political correctness. A day after Trout's agent fired off a missive in which he said the Angels star was disappointed not only at his contract but at being moved from center...

Los Angeles Angels March 3, 2013

If Angels' Mike Trout is disappointed, he'll probably get over it

Los Angeles Times — AL rookie of the year Mike Trout's contract was renewed by Angels for $510,000, and his agent cried foul. But history suggests any bitterness will soon dissipate.TEMPE, Ariz. — History shows that whatever resentment Mike Trout and his agent feel toward the Angels after the team unilaterally renewed the star outfielder's contract for $510,000 on Saturday will dissipate in time.

Los Angeles Angels March 3, 2013

Agent of Angels outfielder Mike Trout: Contract falls well short of a fair

Los Angeles Daily News — The Angels retained Mike Trout`s services for the 2013 season, but at what cost is unclear. The reigning American League Rookie of the Year will earn $510,000, $20,000 above the major-league minimum.

Los Angeles Angels March 2, 2013

Angels renew Mike Trout's contract, but there's little reward

Los Angeles Times — AL rookie of the year will make $510,000, or about 4%, over the minimum in his second year, which his agent says is 'well short' of fair. Angels say the system values service time and 'we love Mike.' PHOENIX — The Angels played hardball with Mike Trout by "renewing" the star outfielder's contract for $510,000 Saturday, a move they had every right to make but left a bitter taste in the mouth of Trout's agent and disappointed the 21-year-old phenom.

Los Angeles Angels March 2, 2013

Mike Trout emerges as brightest star on star-studded Angels roster

Los Angeles Times — Mike Trout, AL rookie of the year last season, has quickly eclipsed three-time MVP Albert Pujols as face of the franchise. It shows in Angels' promotional plans.PEORIA, Ariz. — When Albert Pujols signed his 10-year contract with the Angels, the Angels had a new face of the franchise.

Los Angeles Angels February 25, 2013

Miller: Angels can't afford more empty Octobers

Orange County Register — It doesn't take much of an Angels fan to predict who will get the first at-bat in the team's next regular-season game. Mike Trout, correct? It does, however, take a serious Angels fan to recall who had the final at-bat in the team's last postseason...

Los Angeles Angels February 13, 2013

More madness over Trout cards coming

From the Dugout | Orange County Register — The first baseball cards for the upcoming season officially hit stores on Wednesday with the 2013 Topps Series 1 release, and some dealers have already taken the opportunity to unveil the newest images of cards featuring Angels All-Star outfielder and 2012 rookie of the year Mike Trout. (Here’s a column in Tuesday’s Register [...]More madness over Trout cards coming is a post from: Angels blog

Los Angeles Angels January 29, 2013