Mike Trout's First Career Cycle

My first sideline reporting job with the Angels turned out to be a pretty memorable night. It was Josh Hamilton's birthday and Mike Trout's first career cycle. 

It's been a fun journey with Trout. I remember talking to him the first day he was brought up to The Bigs, going to his first All Star Game, flying out to NJ the day he won Rookie Of The Year, and being the first person he talked to after his first cycle. So it's only fitting that my first Gatorade shower was with Trout. 

While he was answering my question, my producer started chanting in my ear, "Alex move, Alex move, Alex move..." I had no idea what he was talking about, until I saw the Gatorade bin being poured over Trout's shoulder! I jetted out of there as fast as I could, and made it without a single splash on me...I still have no idea how I did that. 

Angels Spring Training

This morning Angels pitchers & catchers reported to Tempe Diablo Stadium for their first day of spring training, but the most anticipated arrival was Josh Hamilton. 

Catch our interviews and coverage of spring training by tuning into our daily Angels Spring Training Reports airing on Fox Sports West and FoxSportsWest.com

Weaver talked about his excitement & expectations for the 2013 season

Mike Scioscia leading the catcher drill

Josh Hamilton and Albert Pujols taking some batting practice

Follow me @Alex_Curry for all your spring training updates and photos :) 

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Inspiring the Uninspired

If you don't know Cory Hahn, you should. This young man is an inspiration to never give up on life and live each day to its fullest. 

Cory was an All-American & California's Mr. Baseball who attended Mater Dei HS in OC. His senior year he was drafted by the Padres and had a hand full of scholarship offers. After deciding he wanted to grow as an individual and receive an education, Cory committed to ASU. As a freshman he made the varsity team and in his 3rd game against New Mexico had a life changing injury. While sliding into second base, Cory slid head first into the players leg and was immediately paralyzed. 

Now in this new chapter in life, Cory works towards gaining motion and his independence through daily physical therapy and a positive state of mind. 

Last weekend Trinity Bat Co. put on a home run derby to help raise funds for Cory. The outcome was incredible and the support was truly heart warming.

Catch Cory and his father's full story during February's Angels Monthly on Fox Sports West

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Field of Dreams

For the second off season in a row the Angels grabbed the top free-agent on the market. Last years Pujols and C.J. pick up are now the perfect compliment to this years signing of Josh Hamilton. With the combination of Mike Trout, Albert Pujols, Josh Hamilton and Mark Trumbo, I'd say that the big A has definitely turned into a field of dreams. 

Get to know Josh on January's Angels Monthly on Fox Sports West

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Playoff Push

In our final weeks of Angles Weekly, we asked the players how they stay focused during the critical playoff push.

Dan Haren spends his mornings with his two kids

Torii Hunter goes into power mode with only one thing on his mind- making it to the World Series

Kevin Jepsen stays positive and focused on the mound

Stay tuned for special episodes of Angels Weekly during the offseason on Fox Sports West

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Angels Express

This week on Angels Weekly

Mike Scioscia talks family and his Dodgers bobblehead

The rat pack and I carpool to Dodgers stadium for the freeway series (Mark Trumbo, Peter Bourjos & Hank Conger)

Garret Anderson opens his doors and gives us an inside look into his life as we meet his family and chat about raising 3 kids during his MLB career. 

Watch it Friday night at 10:30pm PT on Fox Sports West

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Sports Babe of the Day

I was Sports Babe of the Day :)

Check out the full article HERE

Thank you @SBOTD

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Angels Weekly Friday's @ 10:30 PT on Fox Sports West

Just 8 day's till the debut of Angels Weekly on Fox Sports West. Tune in after the Angels host the Royals opening day on Friday April 6th at 10:30pm PT 

Angels Weekly: Behind the Scenes of Photo Day

A sneak peak into Angels Weekly is up and running on FoxSportsWest.com. Last week I posted a couple photos from our shoot in AZ, but now you can see for yourself how much these guys LOVE photo day :) 

Behind the scenes of Angels photo day

CJ thought it was a tease to put on their uniforms

Torii was teaching me to always check for "boogies" before going on camera. Thanks T

The tables were turned and I was the one getting interviewed.

Zoolander, over and out

Watch the segment HERE

The first episode of Angels Weekly will air opening week in April on Fox Sports West

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HALO HEAVEN

During my 40 hour bullet trip to the Angels spring training in AZ, I met the team & staff, got 4 one-on-one interviews, shot a behind the scenes segment of photo day & did a promo video and photo shoot for Angels Weekly. I'd say it was a pretty successful visit. 

Trevor Bell has high hopes to join the Angels on opening day.

During the off season Howie Kendrick is a full time dad, and his 3 year old son just picked up baseball.

If Torii Hunter's shoes get dirty during a game he will clean them between innings. "If you look good, you feel good. If you feel good, you play good."

Shooting for Angles Weekly

During photo day they made me into a 3D video game character! 

This is our year...

LETS GO ANGELS

Angels Weekly at Spring Training

It's official, I'm the new host of Angels Weekly on Fox Sports West. This week I was sent out to spring training in Arizona to meet the players and staff. 

HALO HEAVEN

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