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Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout leaps to catch a ball hit by Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich during the third inning of a baseball game, Monday, April 8, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trout’s catch, Angels’ homers lead to 5-2 win over Brewers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a two-run home run during the sixth inning against the Texas Rangers in a baseball game Sunday, April 7, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Michael Owen Baker)

Trout HRs in 4th straight; Angels top Texas after bee delay

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the sixth inning of the team's baseball game against the Texas Rangers, Friday, April 5, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trout’s grand slam powers Angels past Rangers, 5-1

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout gestures during a news conference to talk about Trout's 12-year, $426.5 million contract, prior to the team's exhibition baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Sunday, March 24, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Mike Trout says he’s “an Angel for life” with new contract

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FIEL - In this April 3, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout celebrates after hitting a two-run home run off Oakland Athletics' Kendall Graveman in the third inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press Tuesday, March 19, 2019, that Trout and the Angels are close to finalizing a record $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for the largest deal in North American sports history. (AP Photo/Ben Margot, File)

Trout, Angels finalize record $426.5 million, 12-year deal

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 10, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout is greeted in the dugout after hitting a solo home run in the first inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Seattle. A person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press Tuesday, March 19, 2019, that Trout and the Angels are close to finalizing a record $432 million, 12-year contract that would shatter the record for the largest deal in North American sports history. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren, File)

SNYDER: On money, athletes take heat either way

By Deron Snyder

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout talks to the media during a news conference at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Monday, Feb. 18, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson) ** FILE **

Mike Trout to sign record $430 million contract with Angels: Report

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout connects on a three-run home run against the Chicago Cubs in the third inning of a spring training baseball game Tuesday, March 5, 2019, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson)

AP source: Trout, Angels close to record $432M, 12-year deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 9, 2019 file photo Philadelphia Phillies' Bryce Harper waits his turn in the batting cage before a spring training baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Clearwater, Fla. For the first time since 2011, the Washington Nationals will go through a season without any help from Bryce Harper. So it's rather likely this year will be viewed, at least in part, as a referendum on whether the Nationals should have figured out a way to keep the young slugger. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Kyler Murray, Bryce Harper mocked after Mike Trout deal

By Matthew Paras - The Washington Times

Major League Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred addresses a gathering of the Boston College Chief Executives Club, Wednesday, March 6, 2019, in Boston. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Manfred says Harper can’t recruit Trout (for now)

By JIMMY GOLEN - Associated Press

Philadelphia Phillies outfielder Bryce Harper warms up during baseball practice Sunday, March 3, 2019, at Spectrum Field in Clearwater, Fla. (Yong Kim/The Philadelphia Inquirer via AP)

Now pitching: Harper lobbies for Trout to join him in Philly

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus, left, talks with Mike Trout during the fourth inning of a spring baseball game against the Oakland Athletics in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, Feb. 26, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Trout: ‘Now is not the time’ to focus on future contract

Associated Press

FILE - In this June 8, 2017, file photo, Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols talks with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera during the fourth inning of a baseball game, in Detroit. Opponents getting friendly during games hasn't always been such a thing. With so many players now switching teams, sharing agents or staying in touch via social media, there are more opportunities to get to know someone you might see only a handful of times.(AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File)

Chatting on the bases is good-natured, a learning experience

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Washington Nationals outfielder Juan Soto capped off his stellar rookie season by touring Japan with a group of major leaguers in November. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Juan Soto steps into spotlight that was Harper’s

By Thom Loverro

Los Angeles Angels teammates welcome Taylor Ward to home plate on his two-run home run, driving in Shoehi Ohtani, right rear, that gave the Angels a 5-4 walk-off win over the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Angels’ Eppler seeking new manager to lead playoff return

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, center, is congratulated by Shohei Ohtani, left, of Japan, after hitting a two-run home run, while Oakland Athletics catcher Jonathan Lucroy stands at the plate during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Sept. 28, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trout slugs 39th HR, Ohtani 3 for 3 as Angels beat A’s 8-5

By BETH HARRIS - Associated Press

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Ryan Cook throws to the plate during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels Friday, Sept. 14, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

6 Mariners relievers combine to blank Angels 5-0

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout walks out of the batting cage during practice for a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Trout returns to Angels lineup following death in family

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout looks on from the bench during the first inning of a baseball game against the Tampa Bay Rays in St. Petersburg, Fla. Trout has landed on the disabled list with an inflamed right wrist, something the Angels had hoped to avoid.The move announced Friday, Aug. 10, 2018, is retroactive to Monday, when Trout received a cortisone injection in his wrist. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Trout goes on 10-day disabled list with inflamed right wrist

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout stands in the dugout during the third inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, Aug. 4, 2018, in Cleveland. Trout's right wrist is still sore and the Angels will not risk him making it any worse. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)

Trout gets cortisone injection in sore wrist, sits out again

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press