Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout and reigning American League MVP Mookie Betts headline MLB Network's "Top 100 Right Now" list as the 2019 season approaches.Below is a look at the top 10 http://www.bluejaysfanproshop.com/authentic-curtis-granderson-jersey , per MLB Network:Mike Trout, OF, Los Angeles AngelsMookie Betts, OF, Boston Red SoxNolan Arenado, 3B, Colorado RockiesFrancisco Lindor, SS, Cleveland IndiansMax Scherzer, RHP, Washington NationalsJose Altuve, 2B George Bell Jersey , Houston AstrosAlex Bregman, 3B, Houston AstrosChristian Yelich, OF, Milwaukee BrewersJose Ramirez, 3B, Cleveland IndiansJacob deGrom, RHP, New York MetsPer MLB.com'sDavid Alder, the rankings are determined by statistical analysis compiled by the MLB Network research team and the show's producers.It's the sixth time Trout has captured the top spot. Add that to a resume that already includes two AL MVP awards and four runner-ups in seven full seasons in the big leagues. The only time he didn't finish in the top two of voting? A fourth-place finish in 2017.MLB Network MLBNetworkquot;FIrst ballot Hall of Famer.quot; MIkeTrout is #1 for the 6th time in his career! #Top100RightNow ub87nLcw7rTrout is coming off a season in which he hit .312/.460/.628 with an OPS of 1.088. His stat line included 39 home runs, 24 doubles, four triples and 79 RBI. That performance earned him his seventh consecutive All-Star selection and a sixth career Silver Slugger.Meanwhile Dave Winfield Jersey , Betts was able to beat Trout out for the 2018 AL MVP award by hitting .346/.438/.640 with 32 home runs, 47 doubles, five triples and 80 RBI. He also earned his third straight All-Star selection, his third career Gold Glove and his second career Silver Slugger. And he did all that while leading the Boston Red Sox to a franchise-record 108 victories, and ultimately a World Series title.MLB Network MLBNetworkquot;To me, MookieBetts is the most exciting player in the game.quot; - RonDarlingJr on the #2 player on the #Top100RightNow. AOZ9fumlMeThis analytics clearly do not weigh individual awards into the equation. Not only did Trout top Betts on this list, but Nolan Arenado bested reigning NL MVP Christian Yelich, Max Scherzer was above reigning NL Cy Young award winner Jacob deGrom, andthreeAL pitchers (Chris Sale, 13th; Justin Verlander, 20th; Corey Kluber, 23rd) Jack Morris Jersey , were ranked ahead of reigning AL Cy Young award winner Blake Snell (26th).Of note, prized free agents Manny Machado (14th) and Bryce Harper (15th) found themselves once again closely connected as they were ranked back-to-back inside of the top 20. Philadelphia Phillies catcher J.T. Realmuto was ranked 40th overall.The full list is available on MLB.com. SAN DIEGO (AP) — Shohei Ohtani moved another step closer to pitching again this season for the Los Angeles Angels when he threw a 33-pitch pregame bullpen session Monday.It was the second pitching workout in three days for the right-hander, and his first time throwing to a catcher in a squat since his last game action on the mound June 6. Ohtani has been held back from pitching by a sprained right elbow, though the two-way rookie has been a regular in the Angels’ lineup at designated hitter.“Everything went pretty well,” Ohtani said through a translator before a game against San Diego. “This was a very good step for me. I’m definitely moving forward. Hopefully I’ll be able to pitch again this season.”Ohtani estimated he pitched at 70 percent effort. He threw all of his pitches except his splitfinger fastball.“I just wanted to get the feel of the mound and the ball, throwing off the hill,” Ohtani said.On Saturday in Oakland, Ohtani threw 23 pitches to a standing catcher in his first serious throwing session since receiving stem-cell and platelet-rich plasma injections to treat his sprained ulnar collateral ligament in June.The Angels also announced that Mike Trout had left the team to handle a family matter. Los Angeles declined to say how long Trout would be away. The two-time AL MVP is eligible to come off the 10-day disabled list Thursday after missing time with a right wrist contusion.“Mike is not in baseball activities, but he is back East for a personal matter. We’ll leave it at that,” said manager Mike Scioscia, who several times refused to provide details.