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Pete Alonso-Julio Rodriguez rematch highlights Home Run Derby - ESPN
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Mike Trout ties Joe DiMaggio on home run list - 'Means a lot' - ESPN
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Angels' Mike Trout again 'leaning toward no' on Home Run Derby – Orange County Register
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Three-time AL MVP Mike Trout says son's desire to see him compete Home Run Derby may be factor in decision
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Former Millville coach recalls the night that Mike Trout was selected in MLB Draft: Must Win
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Angels' Mike Trout says season was 'frustrating' - Los Angeles Times
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Angels' Mike Trout again 'leaning toward no' on Home Run Derby – Orange County Register
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Mike Trout did not call Ohtani at the HR Derby : r/angelsbaseball
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Angels' Mike Trout again 'leaning toward no' on Home Run Derby – Orange County Register
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Angels' Mike Trout, Shohei Ohtani blast monster home runs
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Trout Ties Angels' HR Record, Then Scores Winning Run
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Mike Trout is the best MVP choice, but . . . - NBC Sports
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When Mike Trout enters the room, it's like Superman has arrived - The Boston Globe
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Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout put on home run show in Angels' win over White Sox