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Why Mike Trout, best MLB player of this era, gets overlooked
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Four questions about Mike Trout's future and why a trade currently seems unlikely for Angels' (other) star
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LEADING OFF: Angels star Trout set to draw a crowd in Philly
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Mike Trout: Baseball's Best, Without the Brand - The New York Times
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Despite His Best Efforts, Injuries Hastening Mike Trout's Decline
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Mike Trout's Case For 3,000 Hits - Diamond Digest
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Mike Trout, Virtual Unknown, Has a Record-Breaking Contract
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Angels stumble against Astros but avoid losing Mike Trout - Los Angeles Times
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Mike Trout, MLB face haunting thought of lost season - Sports Illustrated
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The Best Player in Baseball Doesn't Want to Be a Superstar - The Ringer