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Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani leads all of baseball with 32 home runs at the 2023 MLB All-Star break. One season after New York Yankees right fielder Aaron Judge broke the AL Home Run record, Shohei Ohtani isn’t that far off the pace. Is the Angels’ star actively trying to chase Judge? Becoming the […]

It’s Tuesday 7/11 and we are finally at the All-Star break. We have a great All-Star game on tap tonight between the players in the American League and National League going head-to-head starting at 8:00 P.M. ET in Seattle, Washington. There is a chock-full of great value on today’s prop bets so let’s take a […]

It’s never too early to speculate which team’s uniform Shohei Ohtani will be in when he strikes people out and hit balls out of the park in the 2024 MLB season. A massive free agency pursuit of Ohtani is expected to be launched by teams across the big leagues in the winter when the Japanese […]

The Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes is just about the only thing that can save the New York Mets at this point. The historically expensive and aging club has been lousy. If the Los Angeles Angels decide to move forward with an Ohtani trade to salvage his eventual departure, the Mets should spare no expense in going […]

The 2023 MLB season has reached its unofficial midway point with the All-Star break currently upon us. While there have been many standout performances throughout the league, it’s clear that Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is once again taking the league by storm. And with the trade deadline approaching, it’s fair to wonder […]

Shohei Ohtani will be one of the most sought after free agents in the history of sports when he hits the open market after the 2023 season, and the recruitment is starting early at the 2023 MLB All-Star Game. Everyone wants to know where the two-way pitcher and DH is looking to take his talents, […]

Fox Sports analyst and former New York Yankees third baseman Alex Rodriguez has a wild idea on how to save the Los Angeles Angels. Perhaps it’s one that’s in the back of a lot of people’s minds but no one is daring enough to ever quite say it because the possibilities of it happening are […]

Shohei Ohtani made his appearance with the media on Monday ahead of the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, and Ohtani got brutally honest about his desire to win amid being named in trade rumors. “Those feelings get stronger year-by-year,” Shohei Ohtani’s translator said, via SNY. “It sucks to lose. He wants to win, so it gets […]

The Los Angeles Angels are entering a critical time for the next few weeks. With Mike Trout on the IL and the Angels sliding quickly in the American League West, all eyes are on Shohei Ohtani. Will the superstar pitcher/batter get traded at the deadline? Or will the Angels keep him and hope they can […]

New York Mets rookie starting pitcher Kodai Senga was selected to the 2023 MLB All-Star Game, and he made a joke about potentially recruiting impending free agent Shohei Ohtani to come to the Mets this offseason when speaking to the media on Monday. “I’m going to go put this hat on him right now,” Kodai […]

The 2023 MLB All-Star Game will take place Tuesday night in Seattle at T-Mobile Park. On Monday the lineups for both the American League and National League were announced, with Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr headlining for both leagues, via MLB on Twitter. The AL’s #AllStarGame starting lineup (Tuesday, 8 pm ET on @MLBONFOX):Semien […]

There have been conflicting reports regarding whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of the trade deadline. Bob Nightengale of USA Today reported that the Angels still have every intention of keeping Shohei Ohtani keeping Ohtani, in hopes of re-signing him this offseason. However, Jon Heyman of the New […]

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno said his team “still has every intention” of keeping Shohei Ohtani, who is a free agent this offseason, in hopes it can re-sign him, according to USA Today’s Bob Nightengale. “Teams are hoping that Moreno changes his mind if they continue to struggle with three-time MVP Mike Trout out […]

The first half of the MLB season has come to an end as the All-Star break is officially underway. Heading into the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game, the Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr and Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani lead the MLB in jersey sales, via MLB Communications. The top two @MLB All-Star vote […]

Shohei Ohtani appears to be on his way to becoming a consensus and perhaps unanimous run-away winner of the American League Most Valuable Player Award for the second time in his career. The dynamic two-way performer appears to be the most unique talent in Major League Baseball’s history, and speculation on the next phase of […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been hit with the injury bug before the MLB All-Star break. Mike Trout is out for nearly a month or two after suffering a left hamate fracture. Anthony Rendon is nursing a left shin bruise after his incident on the Fourth of July. The latest casualty has been Shohei Ohtani. […]

Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discussed the Los Angeles Angels, specifically Shohei Ohtani, and at the end of the discussion, Smith took a shot at the Angels, calling them irrelevant. “Oh who cares?” Stephen A. Smith said, when a cohost noted that Anthony Rendon is injured. “I wish him well, I’m against […]

It is rare that baseball is talked about on First Take, but with the presence of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and the injury to Mike Trout, the topic of the Los Angeles Angels trading Shohei Ohtani ahead of the MLB trade deadline came up, and Stephen A. Smith had a surprising response to the question. […]

The week before the 2023 MLB All-Star Game has been the week from hell for the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Trout suffered an injury Monday that is expected to keep him off the field until August. One day later, Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon left the Angels’ game prematurely with ailments of their own. The […]

Mike Trout is expected to miss at least a month after recently suffering a wrist injury. Shohei Ohtani, meanwhile, was already expected to be the subject of many trade rumors. Following Trout’s injury, speculation immediately emerged that Ohtani would be more likely to be traded. After all, the Los Angeles Angels are currently hanging on […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani left the mound early in the sixth inning with an apparent finger injury after giving up back-to-back homers to the San Diego Padres. Following the injury, Ohtani announced he’s not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game. The tw0-way pitcher is hoping to heal in the 10 days before […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ biggest nightmare could become a real life possibility. Superstar Shohei Ohtani exited with a middle finger blister, per MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger, after giving up back-to-back home runs to San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth Tuesday night. Earlier, it was announced that 10-time All-Star Mike Trout could be out for […]

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has won the battle against San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto. Prior to the game on Tuesday, Soto actually warned Ohtani that the Angels pitcher is going to have “trouble” pitching against him. The Padres outfielder even went as far as to saying that […]

Mike Trout suffered an apparent injury after fouling off a pitch in Monday’s Los Angeles Angels-San Diego Padres clash. After the swing, Trout displayed signs of pain in his hand/wrist area. The Angels immediately sent a trainer out and the superstar was ultimately removed from the game, via FOX Sports: MLB. The severity of Trout’s […]

When Shohei Ohtani first came to the MLB, the San Diego Padres were one of the early teams to show interest. While Ohtani has gone on to become a star with the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego hasn’t taken their eyes off of him. If given the opportunity, the Padres have even considered trading major […]

Shohei Ohtani continues to be the talk of the baseball universe. The San Diego Padres will finally get to see the Los Angeles Angels unicorn in action this season when Juan Soto and company face off against him to in a three-game series at Petco Park Monday night. Speaking of Soto, the Padres star outfielder […]

As the 2023 MLB season had reached its midway point, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the hottest teams in all of baseball. With an impressive lineup, dominant pitching rotation, and solid bullpen, the Braves currently hold the best record in the National League (56-27). However, as the All-Star Game and the trade […]

The Oakland Athletics will have Brent Rooker representing the team in the upcoming 2023 MLB All-Star Game. It’s a big honor for Rooker, who is among the few bright spots on the A’s in the 2023 MLB regular season, thus far. Rooker also knows that the exhibition game will be a golden opportunity for him […]

It is still incredible to think that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout both play on the same team. The Los Angeles Angels are more than just lucky to have those two all-time greats. On Sunday, Ohtani and Trout put on another show at the plate for the Halos, as each blasted a home run to […]

The New York Yankees still have one of the best records in MLB this season, but it has been obvious they are not ready to compete for a World Series crown. Aaron Judge has been out for a long period, and the franchise relies heavily on the production he brings to the table. Starting pitchers […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani can’t hit free agency for another three-plus months, but there are already rumors regarding his most realistic landing spots. In addition to the Angels, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are seen by some to be the most likely teams that will pursue Ohtani this offseason, according […]

The Los Angeles Angels are performing fairly well in 2023. Mike Trout believes winning will be the key to keeping Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim. Trout recently discussed why he thinks it’s about more than just “the money” for Ohtani in free agency, per Foul Territory. “We got to win… we got to get to the […]

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been on a tear as of late, surprising nobody, but Angels manager Phil Nevin had some interesting comments regarding whether or not Shohei Ohtani will participate in the 2023 Home Run Derby. “I think he’s already said no to the derby,” Phil Nevin said, via Jeff Fletcher […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in recent years because of their myriad star players. Among them are Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Angels fans have thoroughly enjoyed watching Trout rack up stats en route to MVP consideration on a year-in, year-out basis. The pitching and hitting […]

Shohei Ohtani has taken the sports world by storm this month and with each incredible feat he accomplishes more eyes are put on him. His latest draw-dropping performance sparked a “greatest of all-time” reaction from Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman. Ohtani struck out 10 Chicago White Sox hitters and launched two solo home runs in […]

Shohei Ohtani continues to defy expectations with incredible numbers at both the plate and on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels. This tweet from a New York Mets fan from over ten years ago will have every other Mets fan screaming at the top of their lungs, via Bleacher Report. This fan tweeted at the […]

Shohei Ohtani is the most dominant athlete in North American sports, if not the entire planet, right now. There’s just no precedent for what the Los Angeles Angels’ ace/slugger is doing. In a 4-2 Angels win over the Chicago White Sox, Ohtani hit two solo home runs while adding a single and a walk to […]

Shohei Ohtani made another reminder of why he is on his way to Cooperstown. The incredibly talented baseball unicorn of the Los Angeles Angels almost singlehandedly beat the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night at home. It was not a smooth ride for the entire game for Ohtani, though, as he was forced to leave the […]

Shohei Ohtani just keeps living up to his Shotime nickname. Whenever the Los Angeles Angels pitcher plays, there’s bound to be a broken record. That was the case on Tuesday as the Angels played the Chicago White Sox inside Angel Stadium. At the bottom of the first inning, Ohtani recorded his 27th homer of the […]