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With Opening Day of the 2022 MLB season just days away, excitement is building, both for the return of America’s Pastime and for the return of Fantasy Baseball. Fantasy managers who recently completed their drafts are likely assessing their teams and preparing for the first week of action. One of the more important items to […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Shohei Ohtani has been doubted ever since he came to the U.S.A to play in the MLB. The two-way phenom was told by many people around the sports world that he would never excel as a pitcher and hitter in the big leagues. Last year, Stephen A. Smith of ESPN outlandishly […]

After his standout 2021 season, the expectations are sky-high for Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani heading into the 2022 campaign. Ohtani capped off his spring training schedule on the mound against the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday. He did not necessarily post a flawless performance, as he allowed three runs and two hits over […]

Justin Upton spent the end of 2017 campaign with the Los Angeles Angels, and has played a role in the outfield ever since in Anaheim. That is, until now. The Angels recently announced that they were designating Upton for assignment. The outfielder will make $28 million this season despite the Angels decision to release him. […]

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon made a notable lineup alteration for the spring training encounter against the Cincinnati Reds on Friday. Shohei Ohtani has been primarily slotted in as the leadoff hitter in spring training, but this time around, Maddon penciled in Mike Trout to bat first. Overall, Trout recorded one hit in three […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani had a season for the ages in 2021. Ohtani finished second in the majors in homers with 46 while pitching to a 3.18 ERA with 10.8 strikeouts per nine innings. He took home the American Legue MVP award. The Japanese star emerged as one of the faces of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have had some promising teams in recent years, led by one of the best players in baseball in center fielder Mike Trout, though the three-time MVP hasn’t been enough to get the team over the hump to the playoffs. Los Angeles hasn’t made the postseason since 2014 and has clinched a […]

The Los Angeles Angels are a team on the rise but have not seen postseason action since 2014. The team features two of baseball’s brightest stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout to go along with a potent offense and promising bullpen. The starting rotation has some question marks, but could end up being good […]

There is a growing sense of urgency surrounding the Los Angeles Angels heading into the 2022 campaign after they missed out on the postseason for the seventh straight season last year. From Mike Trout’s perspective, he sees plenty of potential with what his team can achieve this season. “I think just having the full lineup […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani orchestrated a season to remember in 2021. Many current and former MLB players lauded Ohtani for having put together what they viewed as the greatest season in league history, but for Angels general manager Perry Minasian, he believes that baseball has not yet seen the best out of […]

Shohei Ohtani has already changed baseball. But now his impact on the game is affecting the actual rules. MLB recently announced a number of new changes for the 2022 MLB season including one that is being dubbed as the “Shohei Ohtani Rule.” This particular rule states that pitchers who opened the game as the DH […]

The Los Angeles Angels have not seen much success during the Mike Trout era. Since Trout entered the league in 2011, the Angels have made the playoffs only one time (2014) and have finished in the bottom half of their division eight times. Trout has performed exceptionally well on an individual standpoint, being named an […]

It wasn’t long ago when Shohei Ohtani was the hottest name in the MLB card market and the Atlanta Braves won the 2021 World Series. But during the offseason, things were a little quiet in this part of the hobby. The thing is, the new season is just around the corner and the hype for […]

The Los Angeles Angels are mulling all options when it comes to getting this roster to the postseason, and the club surprisingly has not ruled out a move involving star outfielder Mike Trout. According to Jeff Fletcher, the Angels are considering removing Trout from his usual role at center field, utilizing him in an alternative […]

Wednesday was another dark day for the MLB. The first two series of the season were canceled just last week, as the Player’s Association and the owners failed to come to an agreement yet again. There was a feeling that perhaps the MLB had hit rock bottom during the lockout, though that evidently wasn’t true […]

The MLB Lockout continues after three months with no end in sight. In fact, recent reports make it harder to believe that a deal will be made anytime soon. Thursday, news broke that four MLB team owners were against the league’s proposed luxury tax increase. According to The Athletic, these are owners Arturo Moreno of […]

Without a doubt, the guy to get when hunting baseball cards is no other than Shohei Ohtani. When checking who stands out, both on the field and in the market, the Japanese star is definitely a sure winner for collectors. That includes his rookie offerings, short-printed parallels, and of course, the cards he actually signed. […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Noah Syndergaard is not happy with the lack of progress made in the MLB lockout negotiations. While the owners and MLBPA continue to go back and forth in their discussions, with little headway, players are continuing to grow more and more frustrated. Syndergaard seems to have reached his boiling point on […]

The jury has made its decision in the case of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs and his unfortunate death in 2019. Eric Kay, who used to serve as the Angels’ communications director, has been found guilty of causing the death of Skaggs by providing him with the illegal drugs that led to his […]

Amid the ongoing trial over the death of former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs, Matt Harvey was granted immunity in order to testify in the case against former Angels employee Eric Kay. Kay is accused of having sold Skaggs the drugs that led to his overdose back in 2019. When Harvey took the stand, […]

Former Los Angeles Angels pitcher Tyler Skaggs was tragically found dead in a Southlake, Texas hotel room in 2019, with a toxicology finding he had reportedly ingested oxycodone, alcohol and fentanyl before he died. It’s a key detail in the government’s trial against former Angels communications director Eric Kay, who is facing felony charges alleging […]

Being the best baseball player on the planet certainly comes with its perks. Among them, is that there aren’t many people who can justifiably critique your swing. A joke-tweet from hitting coach Matt Lisle made the rounds on social media after he posted a video of Mike Trout taking some batting practice, pretending the Los […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani received a huge honor when it was announced that he would be the cover athlete of MLB The Show 22 on Monday. Ohtani became the first Asian athlete to be on the cover of a video game of one of the four major sports in the United States. […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had a huge day, as it was announced that he would be the cover athlete on MLB The Show 22. Not only that, but Ohtani was featured in a story published by Sam Blum of The Athletic. Ohtani spoke about many things, including his potential contract extension with the […]

Back in July, Stephen A. Smith made comment on Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani hurting baseball’s impact by using an interpreter. It’s a controversial comment, to say the least, one that garnered tremendous criticism from almost every corner of traditional and social media. The reaction to Smith’s hot take was so intense, he was […]

Bo Jackson is a former professional baseball and football player and is considered to be one of the greatest athletes of all time due to his achievements in multiple sports. He is the only professional athlete in history to be named an All-Star in both the MLB and NFL. In this article, we’ll take a […]

Many of the big-name MLB free agents have already decided where they will be playing ball in 2022, but there are still a handful of marquee players remaining on the open market. One of the best bats yet to sign with a new club is free-agent third baseman Kris Bryant. According to MLB insider Jon […]

The Los Angeles Angels are reportedly close to agreeing a four-year contract with Raisel Iglesias, as per Ken Rosenthal. However, the Angels have not yet made any confirmation of the deal. Iglesias, who played for the Angels last season, is currently the top free agent reliever in this offseason. The 31-year-old initially rejected the Angels’ […]

The Los Angeles Angels have spent the last few months looking to improve their pitching situation. They spent every draft pick they had in the 2021 draft on pitchers and added two pitchers in free agency, nabbing starter Noah Syndergaard and reliever Aaron Loup. The Angels now have their sights set on Luis Castillo of […]

Free agent Max Scherzer remains a top prize for a plethora of teams looking to bolster their pitching. Because of this, the Los Angeles Dodgers seem to have competition in re-signing their ace, as playoff hopeful teams like the San Francisco Giants, Los Angeles Angels, and New York Mets are all in the mix. Scherzer […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been in the rumor mill over the possibility of re-signing closer Raisel Iglesias, but they could face competition for him from the Philadelphia Phillies. MLB Network’s Jon Morosi recently touched on the possible free agent destinations for Iglesias, who is coming off of a potent campaign in his first season […]

The Los Angeles Angels made one of the first big moves in MLB free agency, signing former Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard to a one-year deal. They followed that up with another raid of the Mets on Monday. According to Angels beat writer Jeff Fletcher, the Halos reached an agreement on a two-year deal with star […]

Shohei Ohtani shocked the world last season. Seemingly out of nowhere, the Los Angeles Angels star shocked the world by doing something almost-unheard of in MLB history: be an excellent starting pitcher as well as a hard-hitting slugger in the batter’s box. Ohtani’s exploits with the Angels rightfully earned him the American League’s MVP award. […]

The Los Angeles Angels made their first major move of the free agency period this past week when they came to terms with former New York Mets starting pitcher Noah Syndergaard on a one-year deal worth $21 million. There was much speculation that Syndergaard would opt to return to the Mets, but in the end, […]

Mike Francesca owned the New York City airwaves for over three decades and even though he’s retired now, that doesn’t mean the ex-radio host doesn’t like to troll athletes who played for any franchise in NYC. For example, Noah Syndergaard, who just left the Mets to sign a one-year, $21 million deal with the Los […]

Noah Syndergaard helped the New York Mets reach the World Series in 2015, his first season there, and has called New York his home until he signed with the Los Angeles Angels in free agency. He said that his decision to leave the Mets was the toughest choice of his life. Syndergaard signed a one-year deal worth $21 […]

Los Angeles Angels All Star outfielder Mike Trout had some kind words for teammate Shohei Ohtani after it was announced that Ohtani had won the American League MVP Award earlier Thursday. The future Hall of Famer, Trout took to Twitter to acknowledge the accomplishment. It’s been something special to witness what you’ve accomplished as a […]

Shohei Ohtani has unanimously won the American League MVP Award for the 2021 season. The Los Angeles Angels’ designated hitter/starting pitcher proved to be cheat code this year, racking up unbelievable offensive numbers (46 home runs and 26 stolen bases with an OPS of .965) while providing excellent pitching in 130.1 innings, recording a 3.18 […]

Major League Baseball announced Thursday that Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher and DH Shohei Ohtani won the American League MVP. He did so in convincing fashion, becoming the first unanimous MVP since fellow Angel Mike Trout did it in 2014. The only way to close out a historic season. Shohei Ohtani is your unanimous 2021 […]