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Bryant pointed out several reasons for the lack of popularity of Trout and baseball in recent times. The first is the league's decision to be regional rather than national. Moreover, he believes ESPN and the mainstream media deprioritized baseball.

Mike Trout lines a double to left field, setting a record for most career total bases vs. the Mariners with 437 in the bottom of the 1st inning

Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout hasn't played in the outfield since coming back from a bone bruise in his surgically repaired left knee, and he may still be