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The Los Angeles Angels have made their intentions clear when it comes to trading Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline: the Japanese superstar will be staying put. With Ohtani’s free agency upcoming, the Angels will try to make a push for a World Series run despite being behind in the AL West […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani ahead of the 2023 deadline. Instead, the Halos decided to buy and even acquired star Lucas Giolito on Wednesday night. Ohtani responded by pitching the first complete game shutout of his MLB career on Thursday in what was truly a dazzling performance against the Detroit […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani and the superstar responded in a major way on Thursday. The two-way phenom has enjoyed a terrific season with the bat, however, he’s endured some struggles on the mound. But you wouldn’t be able to tell based on how he performed Thursday against the Detroit […]

The Los Angeles Angels didn’t simply decide to take Shohei Ohtani off the trade market; the Angels became the first buyers ahead of the 2023 MLB trade deadline. Shortly after it was reported that Shohei Ohtani would finish the 2023 season in Los Angeles, the Angels agreed to trade prospects Edgar Quero and Ky Bush […]

One of the biggest questions of the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline has been whether or not the Los Angeles Angels would trade Shohei Ohtani, and it was reported on Wednesday by Tom Verducci that the Angels had pulled Ohtani off the market. The Angels verified that they had become buyers by completing a trade for […]

With less than a week to go before the MLB trade deadline passes, one of the most intriguing things to monitor on the trade front was the Los Angeles Angels’ impending decision of whether or not they’ll be trading away Shohei Ohtani, the most unique baseball player perhaps of all time. However, the Angels seemed […]

My how quickly things can change in the MLB. The Angels went from sellers, to now being likely buyers just ahead of the MLB trade deadline, all the while keeping Shohei Ohtani in the process. Amid this brief resurgence for the Angels after the All-Star break, where they’ve gotten off to a 7-2 start, it […]

After weeks of deliberation and internal discussion, the Los Angeles Angels have made their decision. Superstar two-way player Shohei Ohtani is going nowhere. The Angels will look to push for a playoff spot in what could be Ohtani’s final season in an Angels uniform. The Angels entered play Wednesday just four games out of a […]

Speculation has been going around since the start of the MLB trade deadline for a while. It primarily concerned the Los Angeles Angels selling Shohei Ohtani as the team has lost all hopes of winning with him. The team looks like they were willing to hit either rebuild mode or were ready to compete with […]

Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Los Angeles Angels has been a major talking point ahead of the MLB Trade Deadline, with the Halos facing quite the predicament of whether to trade their superstar or keep him and risk the possibility of the Japanese pitcher potentially walking away in free agency for nothing. In a major […]

At this point, with less than a week away from the MLB trade deadline, no one is sure what is going to happen. That’s the exciting part. But this year, there’s a little more added anticipation as fans are awaiting to see if baseballs greatest player in over a century, Shohei Ohtani, will finally be […]

The Los Angeles Angels continue to chip away in the American League Wild Card race, pulling within three-and-a-half games of a postseason slot. Such circumstances make trading Shohei Ohtani seem far less likely than it was a week ago. But if the Halos don’t think they can re-sign the two-way star, then none of this […]

It’s MLB trade season, and the biggest name in baseball is the biggest question mark in the entire sports landscape. Is Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani on the trade block? That’s unclear, but what is clear is that every other team wants what the Angels already have. With that in mind, should the […]

The San Francisco Giants have had money burning in their pockets since last season. They tried to sign Aaron Judge and Carlos Correa, offering big-money deals to both, yet could never come through with either. So, it’s understandable they’d want someone like Shohei Ohtani (who wouldn’t?), who could be the big superstar player they need […]

The arms race might be on in the AL East. With five teams boasting a record above .500, every team will feel like they have a shot at making the postseason — and as we all know, the MLB playoffs might be the most susceptible to randomness among the major sports leagues in the United […]

With the MLB Trade Deadline approaching next week, the biggest question looming is whether or not the Los Angeles Angels will trade superstar Shohei Ohtani, and we have an idea of how most teams are approaching the situation. The Angels are not necessarily out of contention, but have to leapfrog the Boston Red Sox, New […]

The Shohei Ohtani trade deadline mania is in full swing, with nearly half the league trying to acquire the Los Angeles Angels superstar. The race got a little more interesting on Monday, with the rumor that the Baltimore Orioles and Arizona Diamondbacks are allegedly reaching out and inquiring about a possible trade. With the deadline […]

We’re entering one of the most fascinating times in MLB trade deadline history. And it’s all because of one player. That player, of course, is Shohei Ohtani, the Los Angeles Angels pitching and hitting phenomenon. What’s been said about Ohtani to this point is nothing new, as everything has just become repetitive, copy and pasted […]

The Los Angeles Angels are trying to stay in contention. Despite playing a respectable brand of baseball in recent action, it appears that Shohei Ohtani may still be traded. “The Angels have communicated about Shohei Ohtani trade scenarios with other teams in recent days. Even as the Angels have won 6 of 8, the possibility […]

The Boston Red Sox find themselves in a bit of an interesting spot heading into the 2023 MLB Trade Deadline. With a 53-47 record, it’s safe to say that they have been overachieving for much of the season, even as they find themselves sitting in last place in the American League East. However, they are […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is a highlight machine, which is probably the least you can say about him. Nevertheless, Ohtani put on a show again on Sunday when he helped the Halos score a 7-5 victory against the Pittsburgh Pirates. It did not take Shohei Ohtani long before he had everyone’s attention. After […]

Everyone is talking about Shohei Ohtani’s future, except for Ohtani and Los Angeles Angels GM Perry Minasian apparently. In a shocking admission to say the least, Ohtani stated that he hasn’t spoken with Minasian about the Angels’ trade deadline plans or his future with the team, per Alden Gonzalez of ESPN. “I’ve never really had any […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers are going to be buyers ahead of the MLB trade deadline. The question is how far they will lean into buying. Will LA make a few small moves and then stand pat, or might the Dodgers acquire a few superstars? Manager Dave Roberts recently addressed the topic, per Fabian Ardaya of […]

The uncertainty surrounding Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Los Angeles Angels continues to build with the MLB’s Trade Deadline looming — and with trade rumors swirling around the best player in baseball, the 29-year-old admitted his future is affecting him. “We’re in an uncertain position where we don’t know whether we’ll be buyers or sellers,” […]

When shows that don’t always cover baseball try to discuss the sport, it can lead to an embarrassing highlight. That is exactly what occurred during a recent Colin Cowherd show, per Awful Announcing. Colin Cowherd and Jason McIntyre have an entire conversation about trading draft picks for Shohei Ohtani… which you can't do in Major […]

Mike Trout is currently on the injured list. The Los Angeles Angels superstar’s timetable remains fairly uncertain, but he provided a major update on Friday, per Jeff Fletcher. “Mike Trout says he feels good. The stitches are out but his hand still has a big ugly purple wound, so that’s got to heal more before […]

The Los Angeles Angels will have a difficult decision to make when it comes to trading Shohei Ohtani. They are expected to make a final decision close to the August 1st MLB trade deadline. Although the Angels reportedly will not deal Ohtani to their cross-town rival, the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Dodgers may be able […]

To paraphrase philosopher Ralph Waldo Emerson, it’s about the journey not the destination. If that is the case in the 2023 MLB season, then we are in for the most thrilling trade deadline of all-time. The hype and non-stop speculation surrounding Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani is bound to have everyone amped up by the […]

When considering the transcendent impact Shohei Ohtani can have for a franchise and city, it is reasonable to suggest that any team with a winning record makes the Los Angeles Angels a trade offer. The incentive for such a mega move presumably rises for a big market club like the Boston Red Sox. Even on […]

The New York Yankees are in such a bad situation. They are dead last in the American League East division, with Aaron Judge continuing to recover from his turf toe injury. Sure enough, the Yankees faithful have been immensely worried with the performance of the squad. But perhaps there is still hope for them, especially […]

Reflecting on the All-Star Game, it seemed evident that the Seattle Mariners should be heeding the message that resonated throughout T-Mobile Park as Shohei Ohtani stepped up to bat, with 50,000 fans chanting, “Come to Seattle.” The atmosphere was surreal, almost like a glimpse into the future, a future that should involve Ohtani donning a […]

As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Los Angeles Angels and Shohei Ohtani will continue to be involved in blockbuster trade rumors. Ohtani is the best player in baseball and is on a trajectory towards becoming the greatest player to ever live; although the Angels certainly don’t want to trade him, they might just have […]

Amid speculation that Shohei Ohtani is in his final season with the Los Angeles Angels, no team has been more heavily linked to the two-way star than the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Dodgers are viewed as a top contender to sign Shohei Ohtani to a record contract in free agency. With the 2023 MLB trade […]

The Los Angeles Angels have a big decision looming that could make or break the franchise for years to come. With there only being less than two weeks left before the trade deadline, the Angels must decide if they want to go all-in on making the playoffs in Shohei Ohtani’s final season under contract or […]

The Los Angeles Angels are coming dangerously close to falling out of the playoff picture a few weeks before the trade deadline. But after a series sweep of the New York Yankees, Shohei Ohtani and the Angels are hanging on by the skin of their teeth, inching above .500 to at least remain within striking […]

When Shohei Ohtani’s name first emerged as a potential trade target, the New York Yankees rose to the top of the list. After all, the Yankees consistently lead in pursuing MLB trade deadlines and major free agent signings, a stigma that’s been with them since their resurgence in the late 1990s and extended well into […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani currently sits at 35 home runs on the season, and New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge was asked about Ohtani potentially breaking his American League single-season home run record of 62. Judge had a simple response to the question. “Records are meant to be broken,” Aaron Judge said on […]

The Cleveland Guardians are still somehow alive in the race to win the American League Central this season, despite the fact that they have a sub .500 record at 47-48. While they haven’t been getting great production from many of their players, one guy who has stepped up in recent weeks has been Josh Naylor. […]

The Los Angeles Angels defeated the New York Yankees in dramatic fashion on Monday night, winning via a walk-off. Shohei Ohtani homered again and the Angels are trying to climb the standings in the American League West and Wild Card. Highly-regarded prospect catcher Logan O’Hoppe may be able to return and help the Halos soon, […]