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  • • Effectively Wild Episode 1716: Hey Mickey
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about their long weekends, birthday boy (and two-way All-Star) Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s perplexing timing when it comes to announcing awards and All-Star honors and scheduling special events such as the Futures Game and the amateur draft, the Yankees’ continuing troubles, pitchers who’ve struggled since the sticky stuff crackdown began, […]...2021
  • • Angels star Shohei Ohtani hits 25th homer, pulls off feat Mike Trout has never accomplished
    Ohtani, a force of nature at the plate this season, was a single short of the cycle on Sunday...2021
  • Angels’ Shohei Ohtani laughs off foreign substance check
    • Angels’ Shohei Ohtani laughs off foreign substance check
    The sticky substance witch hunt continues. Angels star Shohei Ohtani was the victim of another search for banned substances. However, the two-way player had a different reaction than many other pitchers around the league. It was all sunshine and rainbows for Ohtani as he aced his test. The Japanese pitcher cracked a smile and laughed......2021
  • Angels’ Shohei Ohtani will hit in the Home Run Derby
    • Angels’ Shohei Ohtani will hit in the Home Run Derby
    Two-way Angels star Shohei Ohtani will bring his big bat to the Home Run Derby in July....2021
  • • Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will participate in 2021 Home Run Derby
    The slugger is going to put on a show in Colorado...2021
  • Angels star Shohei Ohtani the betting favorite to be named AL MVP after Mike Trout injury
    • Angels star Shohei Ohtani the betting favorite to be named AL MVP after Mike Trout injury
    In 39 games this season, Ohtani is slashing .271/.323/.632 with 14 homers, 33 RBI and six stolen bases. On the mound, he's 1-0 with a 2.10 ERA, 1.208 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 25.2 innings....2021
  • • Two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches gem, plays outfield, makes history in Angels' loss to Astros
    Ohtani on Tuesday in Houston also batted for himself as starting pitcher...2021
  • • Kevin Durant’s fawning over Shohei Otani draws hilarious response from Trea Turner
    Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said he is yearning to trade for Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in MLB The Show, even at the expense of Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner. The Nats star responded in kind. Durant called Ohtani a “Different breed” last night, suggesting Turner might be out of a roster spot […] The post Kevin Durant’s fawning over Shohei Otani d...2021
  • Angels star Shohei Ohtani 'fine' after limping off in fifth inning vs. White Sox
    • Angels star Shohei Ohtani 'fine' after limping off in fifth inning vs. White Sox
    Ohtani was removed from the game, though the Angels said he wasn't removed due to injury. They said he had already thrown 92 pitches at that point and navigated a difficult inning....2021
  • • Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani crushes 468-foot spring training home run
    Ohtani has also reportedly hit 100 mph on the radar gun this spring...2021

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Star Shohei Ohtani injury and suspension

  • • Angels star Shohei Ohtani the betting favorite to be named AL MVP after Mike Trout injury
    In 39 games this season, Ohtani is slashing .271/.323/.632 with 14 homers, 33 RBI and six stolen bases. On the mound, he's 1-0 with a 2.10 ERA, 1.208 WHIP and 40 strikeouts in 25.2 innings....2021
  • • Angels star Shohei Ohtani 'fine' after limping off in fifth inning vs. White Sox
    Ohtani was removed from the game, though the Angels said he wasn't removed due to injury. They said he had already thrown 92 pitches at that point and navigated a difficult inning....2021
  • • Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani homers in first at-bat since pitching injury
    Ohtani may not see the mound again in 2020, but the bat's still working...2020
  • • Angels star Shohei Ohtani walks eight batters in return to mound during intrasquad scrimmage
    Ohtani, coming back from Tommy John surgery, had a rough outing on Tuesday...2020
  • • How the delayed season impacts the Angels
    As is the case with just about every team in the majors, the coronavirus-forced delay to the start of the season will have an effect on the Angels.  It may be at least two or three months before we see any meaningful games, which isn’t necessarily horrible news for the Angels’ rotation. Last season, the organization’s fifth straight without a playoff berth and its fourth in a row with more losses ...2020
  • • Aaron Judge reportedly out at least another week
    With the Yankees already bedeviled by injuries early this spring, the last thing they need is more unwelcome news on that front. However, in yet another less-than-ideal development, right fielder Aaron Judge will likely be down for at least another week, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. Judge is “doing well” in his recovery from a sore right shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone, but...2020
  • • Angels GM reveals how new rule change will help Shohei Ohtani
    If the Los Angeles Angels are going to compete this season, they’ll need two-way star Shohei Ohtani to be fully recovered from his elbow injury. Fortunately, general manager Billy Eppler revealed a new MLB rule change that could help Ohtani recover from his injury while he keeps playing this season. In an interview with MLB Network on SiriusXM, Eppler shared how a new rule change could allow the A...2020
  • • Angels won't provide timeline for Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching in 2020
    While Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani continues to recover from Tommy John surgery a year ago, general manager Billy Epler is making it clear that the team will take it slow with him. Speaking to reporters on Wednesday, Epler declined to provide a timetable for Ohtani’s return to pitching in big league games. The team is waiting for him to complete a throwing program, which he just r...2019
  • • Angels star Shohei Ohtani cleared to throw off mound
    Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is making progress after undergoing knee surgery and has been cleared to throw off a mound. Angels general manager Billy Eppler told reporters Tuesday that Ohtani, who still has a few weeks left in his rehab from Tommy John surgery, has been medically cleared following his mid-September knee surgery. Ohtani aims to pitch for the Angels in 2020, with th...2019
  • • Shohei Ohtani cleared to begin throwing off mound
    The Los Angeles Angels are getting some good news ahead of winter meetings. Angels GM Billy Eppler said on Tuesday that two-way star Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to begin throwing off a mound, per Orange County Register’s Jeff Fletcher. Eppler added that Ohtani will do so for about three to four weeks, after which his rehab from Tommy John surgery will be complete. The 25-year-old Ohtani, who ha...2019

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Star Shohei Ohtani trade, contract, salary rumors

  • • Effectively Wild Episode 1716: Hey Mickey
    Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about their long weekends, birthday boy (and two-way All-Star) Shohei Ohtani, MLB’s perplexing timing when it comes to announcing awards and All-Star honors and scheduling special events such as the Futures Game and the amateur draft, the Yankees’ continuing troubles, pitchers who’ve struggled since the sticky stuff crackdown began, […]...2021
  • • Kevin Durant’s fawning over Shohei Otani draws hilarious response from Trea Turner
    Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant said he is yearning to trade for Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani in MLB The Show, even at the expense of Washington Nationals shortstop Trea Turner. The Nats star responded in kind. Durant called Ohtani a “Different breed” last night, suggesting Turner might be out of a roster spot […] The post Kevin Durant’s fawning over Shohei Otani d...2021
  • • Aaron Judge reportedly out at least another week
    With the Yankees already bedeviled by injuries early this spring, the last thing they need is more unwelcome news on that front. However, in yet another less-than-ideal development, right fielder Aaron Judge will likely be down for at least another week, Kristie Ackert of the New York Daily News reports. Judge is “doing well” in his recovery from a sore right shoulder, per manager Aaron Boone, but...2020
  • • Report: Angels targeting May for Shohei Ohtani to start pitching again
    Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani did not pitch a single game last season after undergoing Tommy John Surgery. While he was not on the hill, the Japanese sensation did pick up a bat. The 2018 Rookie of the Year hit .286 with 18 homers, 62 RBI and a robust .848 OPS in his second big-league season. There’s now good news on this front for Los Angeles. According to Jeff Fletcher of the Ora...2020
  • • Angels not going to trade Mike Trout despite Shohei Ohtani news
    The future is a little dim for the Los Angeles Angels, but that does not mean they’re about to drop everything and trade franchise player Mike Trout.The Angels announced on Wednesday that they are recommending Tommy John surgery for two-way star Shohei Ohtani. The surgery would take Ohtani out as a pitcher for all of next season, though it’s uncertain whether he would be able to hit while recoveri...2018
  • • If Beltre returns he wants to remain a Ranger
    Ranger's third baseman Adrian Beltre spoke about his future Saturday, telling Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News and other reporters that he’s unsure if he’ll return in 2019. But if Beltre does come back for what would be his age-40 season, the impending free agent only wants to play for the Rangers. “If I’m going to play next year, I want it to be here,” Beltre said. “Right now, that’s a big i...2018
  • • Angels notes: Rotation, Ramirez, Kinsler
    The Angels were extremely active this offseason but did little to address their rotation outside of the acquisition of rapidly budding star Shohei Ohtani. Brilliant as Ohtani’s has been early in the season, the Halos find themselves with three starters on the disabled list (Matt Shoemaker, Andrew Heaney and JC Ramirez) and limited depth beyond what’s on the big league roster. Angels GM Billy Epple...2018
  • • NL West notes: Yoshihisa Hirano excited for MLB debut; Padres coveted Bryan Mitchell
    New Diamondbacks reliever Yoshihisa Hirano, who has spent his entire pro career to date with the Orix Buffaloes in Nippon Professional Baseball, addressed the Japanese media following his completion of the contract and spoke about his jump from NPB to MLB (English link via the Kyodo News). Hirano said that the comfort he found using a major league ball (rather than the slightly different NPB ball)...2017
  • • Orioles have interesting reason for not pursuing Ohtani
    The Baltimore Orioles were one of the few teams that did not attempt to sign Japanese star Shohei Ohtani, and their decision apparently had nothing to do with scouting reports.Ohtani, who has the capability to be both a regular pitcher and hitter, was courted by several MLB teams as an international free agent. Due to his low price tag because of his age, nearly every club pursued him. Reports sai...2017
  • • Angels officially welcome 2-way star Ohtani
    The Angels introduced two-way star Shohei Ohtani on Saturday, officially welcoming the Japanese phenom to the West Coast. The 23-year-old right-hander and left-handed power hitter will enjoy the next six years in California, agreeing to a package deal worth $2.3 million....2017

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  • • Shohei Ohtani Underwent MRI On Pitching Arm
    Two-way star Shohei Ohtani expressed discomfort in his right arm following today’s start against the Astros, per various reporters (including Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com). He’s been sent in for an MRI, the results of which have not yet come back. There’s surely hope disaster will be avoided. But it’s tough not to be at least somewhat…...2020
  • • Angels manager does not think Shohei Ohtani exceeded expectations
    Comments made by Los Angeles Angels manager Mike Scioscia about star Shohei Ohtani on Friday may seem like a slight on first glance, but they actually say the complete opposite.ESPN’s Alden Gonzalez reported on Friday that Scioscia was asked whether Ohtani has exceeded expectations this season — his first in MLB. Scioscia said no. Some can view the remark as Scioscia not giving Ohtani enough credi...2018
  • • Angels notes: Rotation, Ramirez, Kinsler
    The Angels were extremely active this offseason but did little to address their rotation outside of the acquisition of rapidly budding star Shohei Ohtani. Brilliant as Ohtani’s has been early in the season, the Halos find themselves with three starters on the disabled list (Matt Shoemaker, Andrew Heaney and JC Ramirez) and limited depth beyond what’s on the big league roster. Angels GM Billy Epple...2018

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  • • Shohei Ohtani says his recovery from Tommy John surgery is going well
    Angels star Shohei Ohtani, fresh off a dazzling Rookie of the Year campaign in 2018, met with reporters from the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo this week to reflect on his transition to the major leagues.   Ohtani, who starred both on the mound and in the box, fielded a wide array of inquiries, including the inevitable comparison to two-way godfather Babe Ruth. Regarding his decision to underg...2018

Top Star Shohei Ohtani news

  • • Ohtani reportedly querying MLB clubs
    Japanese star Shohei Ohtani has put the ball in the court of MLB clubs, as The Associated Press reports that this offseason's most intriguing potential free agent requested written explanations from each of the 30 teams explaining why they would be a good fit for his services....2017
  • • Ohtani reportedly querying MLB clubs
    Japanese star Shohei Ohtani has put the ball in the court of MLB clubs, as The Associated Press reports that this offseason's most intriguing potential free agent requested written explanations from each of the 30 teams explaining why they would be a good fit for his services....2017
  • • Scioscia: Angels to use Ohtani as DH, pitcher
    Angels manager Mike Scioscia said the team will use newly signed Japanese star Shohei Ohtani as designated hitter on many days when he isn't serving as a starting pitcher....2017
  • • MLB Hot Stove: Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani agrees to sign with the Angels
    Ohtani will join Mike Trout in Anaheim...2017
  • • Angels fine with Ohtani having PRP injection
    Angels general manager Billy Eppler confirmed on Tuesday that Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a platelet-rich plasma injection in his right elbow in October, which Eppler described as a "preventative" measure....2017
  • • Rangers attend official meeting with Ohtani
    Rangers officials were in Los Angeles on Tuesday to meet with two-way Japanese star Shohei Ohtani and his representatives, sources told MLB.com. The club has not confirmed the meeting....2017
  • • Mariners, Angels add cash for pursuit of Ohtani
    In separate deals, the Mariners and Angels each sent a prospect to the Twins in return for $1 million in international bonus allocations. The two teams are among seven teams still being considered by Japanese star Shohei Ohtani....2017
  • • Shohei 7: Latest buzz on two-way star Ohtani
    As the Hot Stove heats up, all eyes are on Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani. His Nippon Professional Baseball team, the Hokkaido Nippon-Ham Fighters, posted him on Friday, and Ohtani has until Dec. 22 to sign with a Major League team....2017
  • • Shohei Ohtani Underwent MRI On Pitching Arm
    2020
  • • Giants Become First Known Team To Meet With Shohei Ohtani
    As young Japanese star Shohei Ohtani moves toward a decision on where he’ll sign, it seems he will sit down in person with representatives from each of the seven MLB organizations that have been selected to continue on in his unique posting/signing process. Those seven teams are the Dodgers, Giants, Angels, Padres, Mariners, Rangers, and…...2017
  • • Rangers quietly confident in signing Ohtani
    The Rangers are expressing quiet confidence inside the industry that they feel they have a "good chance" of signing Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani....2017
  • • Phillies want to show Ohtani brotherly love
    The Phillies are taking their shot at Japanese star Shohei Ohtani....2017
  • • Source: Giants meet face-to-face with Ohtani
    One day after the baseball world learned that Japanese star Shohei Ohtani had limited his search to seven teams, the Giants were the first club revealed to meet with Ohtani face-to-face....2017
  • • Ohtani bids can begin as posting deal approved
    MLB teams can begin bidding for star Shohei Ohtani after owners unanimously approved a deal for a new posting agreement with Nippon Professional Baseball....2017

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  • • Two-way star Shohei Ohtani pitches gem, plays outfield, makes history in Angels' loss to Astros
    2021
  • • Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani crushes 468-foot spring training home run
    2021
  • • How the delayed season impacts the Angels
    2020
  • • Aaron Judge reportedly out at least another week
    2020
  • • Watch: Shohei Ohtani throws bullpen session ahead of game
    The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to have two-way star Shohei Ohtani back on the mound as early as May after he didn’t pitch a single inning last season following Tommy John Surgery. If what we saw ahead of Sunday’s Spring Training game against the Chicago Cubs in Arizona is any indication, that is exactly what’s going to happen. Ohtani was seen throwing a bullpen session ahead of the game. He loo...2020
  • • Angels GM reveals how new rule change will help Shohei Ohtani
    2020
  • • Another great update on injured Angels star Shohei Ohtani
    It was noted earlier in the week that two-way Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will be able to resume hitting against live pitching at some point here soon. The 2018 AL Rookie of the Year suffered a UCL injury last season and was forced to undergo Tommy John surgery. While Ohtani won’t pitch this season, he’ll serve as the Angels’ designated hitter once the international sensation returns to ...2019
  • • Shohei Ohtani taking BP for first time since Tommy John surgery
    While recovery from Tommy John surgery is keeping Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani from playing on Opening Day, he is taking a big step forward. Citing manager Brad Ausmus, Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic reported on Thursday that Ohtani is taking live batting practice for the first time since his surgery. Ardaya added that Ohtani is “still on track for a May return.” While Ohtani is throwing o...2019
  • • Angels manager does not think Shohei Ohtani exceeded expectations
    2018
  • • Angels not going to trade Mike Trout despite Shohei Ohtani news
    2018

Star Shohei Ohtani rumors, scandals

  • • Report: Angels 'cautiously optimistic' that Shohei Ohtani will play again this season
    The Los Angeles Angels have placed two-way star Shohei Ohtani on the DL. But while the outlook doesn’t seem great, the club does seem to think he’ll return at some point in 2018. There’s been some speculation that Ohtani could need Tommy John surgery. That would not only end his season, but would probably keep him out until late-2019 at the earliest.With that in mind, it certainly makes sense that...2018
  • • Shohei 7: Latest buzz on two-way star Ohtani
    2017

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