Los Angeles Angels

ANAHEIM, CA - JUNE 14: Matt Shoemaker

Angels: Shoemaker’s season-ending injury diminishes playoff hopes

Don’t count out Mike Trout for AL MVP

Los Angeles Angels: Andrelton Simmons’ bat catching up to his glove

Los Angeles Angels: The direction Mike Trout was headed

MIAMI, FL - MAY 26: Mike Trout

Mike Trout due back Friday to help the Angels win a wild card spot

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JUNE 03: Matt Shoemaker

Los Angeles Angels: Matt Shoemaker has rehab setback, receives cortisone shot

MIAMI, FL - MAY 26: Mike Trout

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout to report to minor league affiliate

Mandatory Credit: Kelvin Kuo-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Just how bad is Albert Pujols this season?

May 23, 2017; St. Petersburg, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on against the Tampa Bay Rays at Tropicana Field. Mandatory Credit: Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports

Angels hang in race as Mike Trout eyes return

June 16, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Bud Norris (20) throws in the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Closer Bud Norris has reinvented himself this year

May 26, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels and Mike Trout reportedly discussed lifetime deal

Sep 23, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) talks with Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) after a play during the second inning at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Doug Fister Opts out of Minor League Deal with Los Angeles Angels

April 8, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Cam Bedrosian (32) throws in the ninth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Cam Bedrosian deserves closer’s role upon return

Jun 3, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) is greeted by left fielder Ben Revere (25), right fielder Kole Calhoun (56) and left fielder Eric Young Jr. (8) after a grand slam home run for his 600th career home run in the fourth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols hits No. 600 in grand fashion

Sep 11, 2016; Detroit, MI, USA; Baltimore Orioles right fielder Michael Bourn (1) hits a two run home run in the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels bring in Michael Bourn with Mike Trout injured

May 30, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; A counter for Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) career home run count in right center field is displayed after he hits his 599th career home run in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Where Does Albert Pujols Rank All Time?

May 30, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; A counter for Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) career home run count in right center field is displayed after he hits his 599th career home run in the third inning against the Atlanta Braves at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols nears 600 HR, but no one seems to care

May 26, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) looks on prior to the game against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Jasen Vinlove-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout is the Russell Westbrook of Baseball

May 28, 2017; Miami, FL, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) tosses his bat after drawing a walk in the fifth inning against the Miami Marlins at Marlins Park. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Mike Trout tears thumb ligament, out 6-8 weeks

July 20, 2016; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Huston Street (16) throws in the ninth inning against Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels bullpen has reinforcements on the way

Sep 23, 2016; Houston, TX, USA; Houston Astros starting pitcher Doug Fister (58) delivers a pitch during the third inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Troy Taormina-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels reportedly sign veteran starter Doug Fister

May 16, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Albert Pujols (5) celebrates hitting the game winning RBI single against the Chicago White Sox in the eleventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: Albert Pujols passes Carl Yastrzemski on all-time RBI list

Apr 20, 2017; Houston, TX, USA; Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout rounds the bases after hitting a home run against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Trout adds to already impressive Hall Of Fame case

May 6, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels pitcher J.C. Ramirez (66) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros during a MLB baseball game at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels: J.C. Ramirez a Bright Spot in the Starting Rotation

April 27, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels relief pitcher Bud Norris (20) and catcher Juan Graterol (59) celebrate the 2-1 victory against the Oakland Athletics at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels Getting Saves From–Bud Norris?

Mar 13, 2017; Tempe, AZ, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (27) during a spring training game against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Tempe Diablo Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rick Scuteri-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels’ Mike Trout Joins Cobb and Mantle in Select Club

Apr 5, 2017; Oakland, CA, USA; Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Garrett Richards (43) pitches against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning at Oakland Coliseum. The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 5-0. Mandatory Credit: Stan Szeto-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels Move Garrett Richards to the 60-Day Disabled List

Apr 14, 2017; Kansas City, MO, USA; Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout (right) stands on deck, with teammate Kole Calhoun (56) at bat against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Peter G. Aiken-USA TODAY Sports

Mike Trout Again Getting Little Help in Angels Lineup