On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels lost to the Chicago Cubs (at Wrigley Field) by a score of 6-2.
They are now 3-4 in their first seven games of the new season.
The Angels will start their next series (on Friday) when they host the Seattle Mariners.
Mike Trout Is On Verge Of MLB History
GettyMARCH 30: Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at bat against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field on March 30, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
During Friday’s game, Mike Trout can make MLB history.
He needs just one home run to tie Hall of Famer Duke Snider (407) for 58th on the all-time list.
Trout Off To Hot Start In 2026
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels follows through on his first inning home run against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on June 19, 2025 in New York City.
Trout (who is one of the best players of all time) is off to a strong start to the new season.
He is batting .300 with two home runs, three RBI’s, five runs and two stolen bases in six games.
@AngelsWin wrote (on March 29): “Mike Trout has reached base safely 11 times through the first three games of the season, which is a new franchise record.
The previous mark of 10 times on base through three games was done by Jim Fregosi (1964), Rod Carew (1982) and Darin Erstad (2000).”
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels bats in the first inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Daikin Park on March 26, 2026 in Houston, Texas.
The future Hall of Famer is in the middle of his 16th season in the MLB (all with the Angels).
While Trout has been a superstar, the three-time MVP has only reached the playoffs just one time.
Over 1,654 games, the 34-year-old is batting .294 with 406 home runs, 1,021 RBI’s, 1,201 runs and 216 stolen bases.
@OPS_BASEBALL wrote (on March 29): “Mike Trout, looking like his vintage self to open the season, is making every baseball fan happy. While we don’t know how long it will last, watching one of the greatest players we’ve ever seen show off his tools is awesome.”
Looking At The Angels
GettyMike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after striking out during the first inning against the Tampa Bay Rays at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 04, 2025 in Anaheim, California.
The Angels are coming off another tough season where they went 72-90, which had them as the last place team in the American League West.
They last made the MLB playoffs during the 2014 season.
Following their three-game series with Seattle, the Angels will host the Atlanta Braves on March 6 in Los Angeles.
Los Angeles Angels Star Mike Trout Is On Verge Of MLB History