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Well, folks, we got exactly what we wanted. The two top dogs of the World Baseball Classic will face off in the Final, as Mike Trout and Team USA takes on Shohei Ohtani and Samurai Japan. The Angels teammates will be on opposing sides on Tuesday for bragging rights and national glory. Speaking to reporters, […]

Shohei Ohtani and Team Japan completed an incredible walkoff semifinal win on Monday, scoring two runs in the ninth inning to defeat Mexico 6-5 and set up a mouthwatering matchup against Team USA in the final of the World Baseball Classic on Tuesday night. Japan has been “coy” with Ohtani’s pitching status, neither confirming nor denying […]

The stage is set for the World Baseball Classic championship game after Shohei Ohtani and Japan pulled off a miraculous comeback 6-5 victory Monday night against Randy Arozarena and Mexico in the semifinals. As Japan erupts in jubilation over the win, one could only imagine the pain Mexico is feeling after coming so close to […]

Shohei Ohtani is a certified freak of nature. So much so, even his batting practice at the World Baseball Classic garners must-watch status. Prior to Japan’s semifinal game against Mexico Monday night, video surfaced of Ohtani hitting absolute nukes at Miami’s LoanDepot Park. That's the sound of Shohei Ohtani hitting one off the video board […]

The Los Angeles Angels are arguably one of the most intriguing teams heading into Opening Day in 2023. They have two of the best players in baseball in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Of course, they have not been able to figure it out with these two players on the roster, and there might be […]

Team Japan is looking to defeat Team Mexico on Monday to book their ticket to the World Baseball Classic championship. If Japan gets the job done on Monday, there’s a slight chance that Shohei Ohtani could pitch against Team USA, per Bob Nightengale. “I will check with his condition, but I would say that there […]

The quarterfinals are underway and Japan is coming off a huge win over Italy 9-3 to advance to the semifinals. Be sure to stay tuned to our World Baseball odds series for more on betting around the sport of baseball. Shohei Ohtani and the Japanese National team are dominating this year’s World Baseball Classic. This […]

Shohei Ohtani was named the World Baseball Classic’s Pool B MVP, per World Baseball Classic on Twitter. Ohtani, who plays for Team Japan, went 6-12 with one home run, three doubles, and 8 RBIs at the plate. On the mound, Ohtani allowed just one hit over four innings while striking out five. Ohtani’s home run […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani hit a home run at the top of the first inning as team Japan took on team Australia in the World Baseball Classic on Sunday. Fans passed around the baseball to take pictures of the ball before returning it to the fan who caught it, Fox Sports MLB wrote […]

Arte Moreno reversed course on selling the Los Angeles Angels and now has to find a way to make the team a winner. Shohei Ohtani’s pending free agency means that it’s all or nothing. The Angels owner is eager to build around the two-way phenom. Moreno understands the talent Ohtani has and wants to build […]

The World Baseball Classic kicked off for Shohei Ohtani and Japan on Thursday, and the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar wasted no time putting his country on his back. Ohtani pitched four innings of shutout ball on the mound, striking out five batters and giving up just one hit. And he drove in two runs at the […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic features a plethora of talented ballclubs and right in the mix with the best is Team Japan. They’ve won the tournament twice in their history, in 2006 and 2009, and should find themselves in the quarterfinals at the very least this time around. Headlined by Los Angeles Angels two-way star […]

Shohei Ohtani has been making history for the Los Angeles Angels, accomplishing unreal feats as both a pitcher and a hitter. As Angels’ manager Phil Nevin watches Ohtani play, he sees a similar player to two of his former Hall of Fame teammates. Nevin compared Ohtani to Jeff Bagwell and Tony Gwynn, via Ken Rosenthal […]

Shohei Ohtani looks to be in fine form ahead of the World Baseball Classic. The Japanese superstar hit two home runs, one from his knees, in an exhibition match against the Hanshin Tigers in front of a packed home crowd at the Kyocera Dome on Monday. And this is after the Los Angeles Angels’ superstar […]

On May 10, 2022, Reid Detmers of the Los Angeles Angels threw one of the most unlikely no-hitters ever. The former first-round pick finished off a no-no against Tampa Bay while striking out only two Rays in the process. It was the 316th no-hitter in MLB history, but only the 25th by a rookie. Going […]

Shohei Ohtani is arguably the most talented and most popular player in Major League Baseball. The Japanese import is grateful for his status and enjoys talking with the fans and signing autographs. However, he said through an interpreter that he does not have a problem separating his fan interactions with his on-field responsibilities. It's no […]

It’s never too early to go for your dream player. The 2023 MLB offseason is still well underway, but one team seems to already be ten steps ahead of everyone for 2024. The Los Angeles Dodgers are reportedly the “favorites” to nab Angels star Shohei Ohtani in the next offseason, per Jon Heyman’s reporting. “Some […]

Los Angeles Angels’ superstar Mike Trout has been regarded as MLB’s best player over the past decade. However, Trout admitted it is “tough” to maintain his mindset of being the best player amid Shohei Ohtani’s presence, per MLB Network. “I go out there with one mindset and tell myself I’m the best player on the field […]

The San Diego Padres are eager to compete for a championship. The stars they have are ready to go but they still have ambitions to add more, namely Shohei Ohtani. Manny Machado’s new extension keeps him in San Diego for a decade as he hopes to lead the team to a World Series. Machado’s extension includes […]

Despite having two generational talents in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout on their team, Los Angeles Angels fans have been singing the blues for years now. Trout knows his team needs to be singing a different tune this season more than any other of his career. A team with two former MVPs in their prime […]

Becoming MLB’s first $500 million player would be impressive on it’s own. However, the latest report from ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggests that Shohei Ohtani’s base salary could be set at $500 million in 2023 free agency, per Pat McAfee on Twitter. “If Shohei Ohtani goes out this year, and puts up numbers like he has […]

MLB Network recently released their top 100 players, naming Shohei Ohtani No. 1 overall. Aaron Judge, Mike Trout, and Mookie Betts followed Ohtani in that order. However, Los Angeles Dodgers’ first baseman Freddie Freeman, who was ranked No. 10 on the list, believes Betts should been slightly higher, per MLB Network, via Talkin Baseball. “I’m […]

For much of the 2022 MLB season, the American League MVP debate – and by extension the best player in the league discussion – centered around two players: Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge. While no one can really go wrong with either choice, Judge fans felt vindicated after the […]

New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge won the American League MVP in 2022 but was not the MLB Network’s No. 1 player heading into the 2023 MLB campaign. That honor goes to — you probably guessed it already — Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, the player who gave Aaron Judge the stiffest competition […]

The Los Angeles Angels get another chance to find success with Albert Pujols. This time, his age and declining on-field play aren’t going to be factors as he’ll be serving more of an advisory role for the post-retirement service agreement he has with LA. Perhaps the best aspect of Pujols’ new role on the team […]

Seiya Suzuki has shown his commitment to the Chicago Cubs, signing a five-year contract when he joined the MLB. As he looks to help the Cubs return to World Series form, Suzuki has tried recruiting Los Angeles Angels’ slugger Shohei Ohtani to Chicago. Suzuki and Ohtani will both be playing for Japan in the World […]

The Los Angeles Angels will probably have a hard time preventing Shohei Ohtani from testing free agency. Nez Balelo, Shohei Ohtani’s agent, didn’t seem overly optimistic about the Angels’ chances of locking up Ohtani soon when asked on Monday if he was open to negotiating a contract extension during spring training. “I’ve always been open […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani’s looming free agency is going to be a hot topic all year, and he did not exactly make a reassuring comment for Angels fans when speaking to media at Angels camp, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. “As of now, I’m an Angel,” Shohei Ohtani said. “And that’s […]

The San Diego Padres are reportedly a ‘threat’ to sign Shohei Ohtani following the 2023 season, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman, via si.com’s Noah Camras. However, Los Angeles Angels’ star Mike Trout is prepared to do whatever it takes to keep Ohtani with the Halos. Barring a Shohei Ohtani extension, the two-way phenom […]

The Los Angeles Angels are staring Shohei Ohtani’s upcoming free agency in the face, and Mike Trout indicated that he will pull every string to try to convince Ohtani to stay, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today Sports. “I’m going to do everything I can to keep Shohei here,” Mike Trout said, via Nightengale. […]

Heading into spring training, Los Angeles Angels manager Phil Nevin has optimism about the upcoming season. The offseason was filled with question marks, but with Arte Moreno staying on as the team’s owner, along with solid players returning to the club, Nevin has reason to believe their time is now. According to Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, […]

Los Angeles Angels’ owner Arte Moreno, who recently decided not to sell the team, made an extremely obvious Shohei Ohtani confession amid the superstar’s looming free agency next offseason, per the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. “I’d like to keep Ohtani,” Moreno told The Post. “He’s a one of a kind, He’s a great person. […]

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian has reiterated his desire to see Shohei Ohtani stay put in Anaheim past the 2023 season. Ohtani has been one of the most-talked-about players in the ongoing offseason. The two-time All-Star is slated to hit free agency after the 2023 campaign, as he signed off on a one-year, […]

Despite another miraculous season, Los Angeles Angels pitcher/designated hitter Shohei Ohtani did not win the AL MVP award. Ohtani’s true feelings towards losing out to Judge have now been revealed. Ohtani wasn’t very happy to see Judge win the MVP over him, per Angels’ manager Phil Nevin. Nevin spoke about Ohtani’s true feelings towards the […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani and New Balance have come to an agreement on a deal, per New Balance on Twitter. Ohtani is a major addition for the company, as he’s emerged as one of the faces of MLB over the past two seasons. He’s currently preparing for another big 2023 campaign with the […]

Shohei Ohtani is ready for the 2023 MLB season. The Los Angeles Angels’ superstar posted a video to his Instagram story of an epic batting practice session on Sunday. The two-way phenom was seen crushing a home run in the video, via MLB on Twitter. The Sho has no offseason. 🎥: https://t.co/3psD15ulw2 pic.twitter.com/eKIHEaZZfj — MLB […]

The Los Angeles Angels are in a bit of a down period in their recent history. They have only made the playoffs once since 2010, and even then, they were quickly swept out of the ALDS, meaning they haven’t won a playoff game since all the way in 2009. This comes despite the fact that […]

The clock is ticking for the Los Angeles Angels. Shohei Ohtani is about to be a free agent and the franchise has to figure out how to keep him. Although the Angels were able to agree to a monster one-year deal to avoid arbitration with their two-way phenom, he could leave the team as early […]

It appeared all but certain Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno was ready to sell the team to the highest bidder. All of the sudden, Moreno pulled the club off the market. With no change coming in ownership, the question is how will this about-face affect their chances of keeping Shohei Ohtani in an Angels […]