Baseball’s buzzing right now with three stories that just won’t quit: Mike Trout’s comeback with the Angels, Jose Ramirez’s wild hitting streak, and the Colorado Rockies’ ongoing battle to dodge a truly rough bit of history. Each story has its own ripple effect, not just for the teams but for the whole league. So, let’s get into it—what’s really happening, and what could it mean for everyone involved?
Mike Trout Returns to the Angels
Mike Trout’s finally coming back after nearly a month off with a bone bruise in his left knee. The Angels have slipped to fourth in the AL West, sitting at 25-30, and honestly, they need Trout’s bat now more than ever.
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Theo DeRosa at MLB.com says the Angels will activate Trout from the 10-day injured list. Fans have been waiting for this moment, maybe a little impatiently.
Trout’s Performance This Season
This season’s been rough for Trout, but his return gives the Angels a glimmer of hope. In 29 games, he’s put up a .179/.264/.462 slash line and a 95 wRC+—way under his usual numbers, but still, nine home runs in just 121 plate appearances? The power’s there.
His .159 average on balls in play feels unsustainably low, so odds are he’ll bounce back. Better days could be coming for the three-time MVP and 11-time All-Star, if you ask me.
Impact on the Angels
Trout’s presence alone should lift the Angels’ offense. Whether he takes right field or just hits, you know the other team notices.
They’re going to keep an eye on his knee, though. The hope is that with Trout back, the Angels can finally start moving up the standings.
Jose Ramirez’s Impressive Hit Streak
Jose Ramirez, who holds down third base for the Cleveland Guardians, is on fire again. He’s working on a 21-game hitting streak, which is one of the longest in the league right now.
Ramirez just keeps finding ways to get it done at the plate. The guy’s not showing any signs of cooling off, either.
Ramirez’s Season Stats
This year, Ramirez is hitting .318/.371/.527 with a 152 wRC+. That’s elite, plain and simple.
During this streak—since May 4, when he went hitless—he’s slashing .393/.446/.655 and barely striking out. If he manages a hit today against Jose Soriano and the Angels, he’ll tie Bobby Witt Jr.’s 22-game streak for the longest of 2025.
Significance of the Streak
Ramirez’s streak is just fun to watch. His knack for getting on base and driving in runs is keeping the Guardians in the mix.
He’s making a real case as one of the league’s best players. Fans are definitely watching to see how long he can keep this thing rolling.
The Rockies’ Struggles Continue
The Colorado Rockies are having a season that feels like it might end up in the record books, and not in a good way. They’ve only got nine wins and have lost 21 straight series.
After getting swept by the Cubs, they’ve set a new MLB record for most consecutive series losses. This streak actually stretches back to last season, which is just kind of wild.
Rockies’ Season Woes
The struggles are obvious every time they take the field. They’ve only played 18 series so far in 2024, but that’s been enough to break the wrong kind of record.
Now, with the Mets up next in Queens, the Rockies are desperate for their tenth win. If they can’t pull it off, that losing streak could hit 22 series, and that’s not something anyone wants to see.
Future Outlook
As June creeps closer, the Rockies’ chances this season look pretty grim. It’s hard to imagine things getting much worse, but they’ll need to step up if they want to give fans a reason to keep watching.
The next series against the Mets? That’s a huge moment. The Rockies have to show some fight and maybe, just maybe, reclaim a little pride.
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