After opening the season with a four game series in Oakland, the Angels return home to start their first homestand of the 2017 campaign. The club will take on A.L. West opponents, the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers, in two, three-game series.
 
The homestand begins Friday at 7:07 p.m. vs. the Mariners (Friday, April 7 - Sunday, April 9). Following an off day, the homestand will conclude with the Rangers (Tuesday, April 11 - Thursday, April 10). Below is a look at the notable events and ceremonies taking place at Angel Stadium during the homestand:
 
OPENING NIGHT
NEW IN 2016
HONORS FOR MIKE TROUT
Prior to the game on Saturday, April 8th, Angels will honor Mike Trout in an on-field pregame ceremony as recipient of the 2016 American League Most Valuable Player award and Silver Slugger award. This marks Trout's second A.L. MVP and second of last three seasons. He becomes the first Angel to win the award multiple times. Trout also becomes just the 27th player to win multiple MVP awards and, at 25 years and 56 days old at the end of the season, is third youngest player to ever win the award multiple times. After finishing in top 2 of MVP voting each of his first five full seasons, Trout joins Barry Bonds (1999-04) as only players to ever accomplish feat in five-or-more consecutive seasons.
Trout was tabbed a Louisville Silver Slugger in 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 and 2016. Is first player in A.L. history to win award in each of first five full big league seasons and just second Major leaguer to accomplish feat (Mike Piazza, won award in each of first 10 full seasons). Also became youngest player to win award five times and only player in franchise history to capture award five times.
 
FULLERTON COLLEGE NIGHT
On Saturday night, April 8th, Fullerton College will occupy the area by Gate 5 and distribute their Fullerton College themed Angels caps. Students of the college will have the chance to visit booths and receive prizes and giveaways from the school and its associated organizations.
In a pregame ceremony, Fullerton College, and President Dr. Greg Schulz, will also honor seven of its players and coaches from various athletics. The seven honorees will be Tim Byrnes, Jordan Hoy, Emil Graves, Perry Webster, Ian Fox, Natasha Trujillo and Gabbi Perez.
 
LITTLE LEAGUE DAY Sunday, April 9th, will mark the first of four Little League Days hosted by the Angels in 2017. A total of 7,000 kids from the Crescent (District 29) and San Juan Capistrano (District 68) Little Leagues will be in attendance for the afternoon. Players from each league will march in a parade on the field's warning track before the matchup against the Mariners.
Three players have been chosen to participate in the Angels pregame activities. Jacob Cervantes will be the Angels Honorary Bat Kid, Jonathan Sussman will throw out the first pitch and Sean Oehlers will give the 'Play Ball' announcement.
 
PROMOTIONS
 
GIVEAWAYS (while supplies last)

• Upon entrance to the games on Friday, April 7th and Saturday, April 8th, fans will be given an Angels wall calendar, presented by U.S. Bank.
• Upon entrance to the game on Wednesday, April 12th, the Angels will be giving away a tote bag courtesy of MLB Network.