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The Los Angeles Angels have the near-impossible task of replacing Shohei Ohtani after the superstar left for the Dodgers in MLB Free Agency. Things will get more challenging for the Angels. LA already struggled to make the playoffs with two of the best players in baseball. Nevertheless, Los Angeles is not worried about finding an […]

Apparently, the Los Angeles Angels aren’t harboring a grudge against Shohei Ohtani’s move to their cross-town rivals, the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Angels released an official statement on Shohei Ohtani’s six-year tenure with the club on Monday. An official statement from the Angels: pic.twitter.com/XGYjzTpfI2 — Los Angeles Angels (@Angels) December 12, 2023 “Shohei Ohtani is […]

The world of baseball is still trying to process the fact that Shohei Ohtani chose to go to the Los Angeles Dodgers in MLB free agency and also the amount of money the Nationa League West club has committed to the Japanese superstar. The Toronto Blue Jays and the Los Angeles Angels were among the […]

Shohei Ohtani recently agreed to a 10-year, $700 million contract with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal surprised a lot of people around the MLB world, as Ohtani was expected to receive somewhere around $500-$600 million. Ohtani’s former teammate Mike Trout’s contract prediction for Ohtani was shattered by the two-way phenom’s agreement with the Dodgers. […]

Shohei Ohtani has decided to leave the Los Angeles Angels for the crosstown rival Los Angeles Dodgers on a 10-year, $700 million contract, but he has gratitude for the Angels fans and showed that with a post on his Instagram story on Monday. Shohei posted this thank you to fans on his Instagram story pic.twitter.com/Z9Lxrg6f4l […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to leave the Los Angeles Angels to sign with the crosstown Los Angeles Dodgers. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years. The Angels had to have known this was a probability, as they […]

Despite all of their recent faults, the Los Angeles Angels desperately tried to prevent this day from happening. The organization assumed the role of buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline, and when that did not work, attempted to accelerate the development of some of its top prospects in order to convince Shohei Ohtani that […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are getting their $700 million man. Sure enough, the city of Los Angeles absolutely LOVES IT. GRAB THOSE DRINKS CALL A LOVED ONE HUG A NEIGHBOR SHOHEI OHTANI IS A MEMBER OF THE LOS ANGELES DODGERS pic.twitter.com/WIGNunC3vj — Blake Harris (@BlakeHHarris) December 9, 2023 Everybody wanted to know what I would […]

After years of speculation and predictions, Shohei Ohtani has finally found his new home in MLB free agency. The two-way phenom has reportedly agreed to sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, as reported by Jeff Passan. The deal is worth $700 million across 10 years, and there are no opt-outs. Ohtani has already established himself […]

The Los Angeles Angels reportedly “engaged” the Toronto Blue Jays on a potential Alek Manoah trade during the MLB Winter Meetings, per Fabian Ardaya and Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ardaya and Blum also reported that the trade talks did not “generate any traction.” Manoah is fresh off a disappointing 2023 season. The 25-year-old has […]

The Atlanta Braves are hoping they just acquired some valuable roster depth after completing a trade with the Los Angeles Angels for infielder David Fletcher and catcher Max Stassi, according to ESPN’s Jeff Passan. President of baseball operations Alex Anthopoulos is sending back former first-round pick Evan White and left-handed pitcher Tyler Thomas. The crux […]

The Los Angeles Angels inked a pitcher in free agency. Sorry Halo fans, no, this is not about Shohei Ohtani. On Wednesday night, news broke that the Angels and right-handed relief pitcher Adam Cimber were in agreement on a one year, $1.65 million contract, per ESPN’s Jeff Passan. Cimber has been a reliable reliever over […]

The Los Angeles Angels, on Tuesday night, made a move in free agency that should help a bit in their quest to bounce back in 2024. In need of some bullpen reinforcements after yet another disappointing season, the Angels signed veteran relief pitcher Luis Garcia to a one-year, $4.25 million deal, per Jeff Fletcher of […]

The Los Angeles Angels are doing everything they can to avoid losing two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani in free agency this offseason, but they ultimately may come up short in their quest to do so. One thing they have much more control over is the future of Mike Trout, and it sounds like there are no […]

Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is the biggest looming question in the MLB offseason, and there is some thought that he could return to the Los Angeles Angels, despite the fact that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been the favorites to land the two-way superstar, according to Mark Feinsand of MLB.com. The Angels, along with the […]

The Los Angeles Angels are hoping to change the fortunes of their organization with new manager Ron Washington, and no matter what happens with Shohei Ohtani, Washington wants his team to return to what they were in the 2000s, which was a one of the better teams in the league. “The way I would address […]

Rumors of Shohei Ohtani’s next destination have been swirling in the media lately. Teams such as the Chicago Cubs, Los Angeles Dodgers, Toronto Blue Jays, and Atlanta Braves have reportedly expressed interest. However, one agent feels Ohtani will re-sign with the Los Angeles Angels, per ESPN’s Buster Olney. “Only Shohei Ohtani seems to know where […]

As MLB’s hot stove heats up, the spotlight intensifies on Shohei Ohtani, the two-way sensation, who is on the brink of making his free agency decision. Ohtani is expected to announce his team within the coming week, according to MLB insider Jon Morosi, a move that will significantly impact the market. Ohtani, the 2021 AL […]

The Los Angeles Angels are willing to go to great depths to resign Shohei Ohtani. However, the Angels still have their eyes on other MLB Free Agency standouts. LA has a high interest in San Diego Padres All-Star pitcher Blake Snell, per MLB.com. The Angels do not have tunnel vision on Shohei Ohtani MLB’s Mark […]

Benji Gil is reportedly not expected to return to the Los Angeles Angels, even if he did not land the managerial opening for the San Diego Padres, Jon Morosi of the MLB Network reported Sunday evening. He has spent the last two seasons as the Angels’ infield coordinator. Gil does not have experience holding a […]

The Los Angeles Angels earlier this month named Ron Washington as their new manager. Now the team has announced an addition to Washington’s staff. The Angels announced they’ve hired Barry Enright as pitching coach. The former Angels pitcher was formerly a coach with the D-Backs under Brent Strom, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani hits free agency as arguably (probably?) the best player in Major League Baseball, as he proved, at least in the American League, last season after winning his second MVP award, this one coming with a unanimous vote. He is a generational player who just happens to be stuck with […]

Where in the world will Shohei Ohtani end up? That’s the question that’s on every baseball fan’s mind this offseason. The Los Angeles Angels star is heading into free agency, and everyone wants a piece of the star. There’s a good reason why: Ohtani is the biggest name in baseball right now, and he has […]

The Los Angeles Angels endured another ugly 2023 campaign that saw them miss the playoffs yet again, despite the fact that they had two of the best baseball players in the world on their roster in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. While Ohtani is a free agent and seems likely to leave the Angels, Trout […]

Will the Los Angeles Angels trade Mike Trout this offseason? And if so, could the Los Angeles Dodgers be a potential trade suitor for one of MLB’s best players of all-time? MLB insider Hector Gomez reported on Friday that the Dodgers are interested in pursuing a Mike Trout trade in addition to signing Shohei Ohtani […]

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers are interested in superstar free agent Shohei Ohtani. LA has been linked to Ohtani over the past couple of years in trade rumors, but a deal never came to fruition. Now the Dodgers are expected to make an aggressive pursuit for the former Los Angeles Angels […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani’s dog took center stage during his American League MVP acceptance ceremony on Thursday. Baseball fans saw a glimpse of Ohtani’s fascination for dogs on the day he won his second career AL MVP award. oh to be shohei ohtani’s dog…. no work, no bills, just shohei cuddles and woof […]

The Los Angeles Angels did not make the playoffs this season, but the team’s fans were treated to another vintage performance from Shohei Ohtani, the baseball superstar with no equal in MLB history. Ohtani was named American League MVP on Thursday, winning the award alongside Ronald Acuna of the Braves (National League). New Angels manager […]

On Thursday night, the MLB announced all of its award winners from the 2023 season. And as it turns out, Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves stars, Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuna won big. Ohtani took home the MVP in the American League. This is the second time in his career that he’s won this […]

In a move that’s set the baseball world buzzing, the Los Angeles Angels have snagged Ron Washington as their new manager, bringing a jolt of excitement to the team. Washington, known for his dynamic leadership, made his intentions for the AL West crystal clear: “Our whole focus will be to run the West down. You […]

Former Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin is reportedly among the finalists for the San Diego Padres’ managerial job, per Jon Morosi of MLB Network. San Diego is expected to make their decision soon, perhaps even this week. Nevin has competition but is being seriously considered for the position. The Padres are taking their time […]

Buck Showalter has weathered plenty of disappointing news over the last month, but that is not stopping him from showing respect for his peers. Despite losing out on the Los Angeles Angels manager position to Ron Washington, Showalter sent the latter a thoughtful text. “It’s about time,” he said, per The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal. “You’ve […]

Only time will really tell where exactly superstar baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani will play in the 2024 MLB season. Until then, fans and experts are left to come up with speculations of varying degrees of believability. Take for example Jon Morosi of the MLB Network, who said that someone told him that Ohtani “would be […]

As the Los Angeles Angels approach free agency, retaining Shohei Ohtani will be the team’s highest priority. But Ohtani isn’t the only free agent that the Angels have their eye on. Los Angeles has shown significant interest in former White Sox shortstop Tim Anderson, via Bob Nightengale of USA Today. If Anderson were to sign […]

One of baseball’s most high-profile reformation projects continues to move forward. New Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington is beginning to assemble his coaching staff, as two respected individuals are reportedly heading to Anaheim. “Eric Young Sr. and Ryan Goins are planning to join Ron Washington on his Angels staff,” Jon Heyman of the New […]

With the hiring of Ron Washington as manager, Los Angeles Angels fans desperately hope that there will be far more clarity surrounding this team going forward. Though, the latest news revolving around Torii Hunter’s rumored place on the coaching staff is only drumming up more questions. During Thursday’s edition of Foul Territory, co-host AJ Pierzynski […]

The San Diego Padres are in search of a new manager after Bob Melvin took over as skipper of the San Francisco Giants. And while there appears to be some logical internal candidates for the Padres, they’re also looking elsewhere. The organization has interviewed ex-Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin for the job opening, as […]

The MLB manager hot stove is starting to cool off a little bit. On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels hired Ron Washington as the next manager in a huge move for the franchise. The veteran now returns to a manager’s role and is one of the more respected names in the MLB. After the hiring, […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly hiring Ron Washington for their open manager job, according to Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Washington previously managed the Texas Rangers from 2007 through 2014 and helped them reach the World Series in 2010 and 2011. Washington had been a coach on the Atlanta Braves’ staff since […]