MLB commissioner Rob Manfred got into a bizarre fight with the Angels about Mike Trout's popularity

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• MLB commissioner Rob Manfred made some odd comments about Angels outfielder Mike Trout over the All-Star break, regarding the superstar's popularity.
• The Angels responded in defense of Trout, highlighting the many ways that he serves as an ambassador of the game.
• Trout himself assured baseball fans that there was no beef between him and the commissioner, saying he merely wanted to get back to playing.

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MLB commissioner Rob Manfred and the Los Angeles Angels have engaged in a bizarre argument regarding Mike Trout's popularity over the All-Star break.

The debate started with some odd comments from the commissioner to USA Today.

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