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One month before the end of the 2023 MLB season, Shohei Ohtani’s free agency is among the biggest stories in baseball. There has been a ton of speculation about where the Los Angeles Angels’ star might land since Opening Day. It’s hovered over the Angels’ trade deadline moves—they couldn’t have worked out worse for Los […]

Since he suffered a UCL tear, questions have been lingering about the true market value for Shohei Ohtani. One would assume that if he is unable to pitch right away, the hybrid’s contract amount will be slashed at least somewhat. Well, apparently the allure of the Los Angeles Angels superstar is strong enough to compensate […]

Any Los Angeles Angels fan who has been able to avoid a tirade or daily dose of Advil should be commended for their composure and ability to withstand anguish. This season has truly been an unmitigated disaster with both the present and future of the franchise suffering one devastating blow after another. The only glimmer […]

Shohei Ohtani’s unfortunate injury adds to the avalanche of tragedies that have beset the Los Angeles Angels’ 2023 season. Ohtani, the runaway candidate to win AL MVP, tore his UCL, preventing him from performing his pitching duties for the foreseeable future. Nevertheless, there’s a glass half-full approach to the Angels star’s major injury. Some pundits […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ playoff hopes have, once again, gone by the wayside despite making a few moves prior to the trade deadline. Just to further rub salt on the Angels’ wounds, Shohei Ohtani proceeded to tear the UCL on his throwing elbow, preventing him from suiting up on the mound for the foreseeable future, […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was reportedly scratched from the lineup ahead of Monday’s game against the Baltimore Orioles due to right oblique tightness, according to Sam Blum of The Athletic. The timing of the scratch was confusing, as Shohei Ohtani had reportedly received good news regarding his new UCL tear. The reason for […]

Shohei Ohtani has been facing the possibility of a second Tommy John surgery, something that could place his entire 2024 season at risk. It’s still uncertain whether or not Ohtani will undergo the surgery for a second time, but his agent revealed a massive injury update on Monday, via Bill Shaikin of the Los Angeles […]

Sunday might have been the perfect encapsulation of Shohei Ohtani’s career to date with the Los Angeles Angels. Ohtani once again entered his name into MLB’s record books. And once again, his team as a whole failed to impress. After stealing second base on Sunday, Ohtani became just the 8th player in MLB history to […]

Shohei Ohtani’s impending free agency is made complicated by his UCL injury. The Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom was just about certain to command a historic deal in the open market. He very well still could, though the prospect of him not pitching in 2024 is very real. Tommy John surgery is the most likely […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani may be dealing with a torn UCL, but that hasn’t stopped teams from being wary of him. He may be limited now, but that doesn’t mean he’s no longer dangerous. That is why when the Oakland Athletics faced the Angels on Saturday, they thoroughly prepared for the Japanese superstar. […]

Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury situation has often been compared to Bryce Harper’s, as the Philadelphia Phillies superstar underwent Tommy John surgery during this past offseason and returned as a DH early in 2023. However, Ohtani’s already undergone Tommy John surgery once before, causing this scenario to be quite different for the Los Angeles Angels two-way phenom, […]

The Chicago Cubs are in the midst of a resurgent second half of the MLB season that has them in the thick of the playoff race. There is a chance that they win the NL Central, but if not, they have a good shot of sneaking in as a wild card in the National League […]

Shohei Ohtani’s UCL injury and the prospect of getting a second Tommy John surgery are looming over the future of the Los Angeles Angels star. Not only would getting the procedure in 2023 prevent Shohei Ohtani from pitching in 2024, but it could also affect him at the plate. It’s a fact that Philadelphia Phillies’ […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani unfortunately tore his UCL in his throwing arm on August 23rd, although the injury has not kept him out of the lineup. With his massive MLB free agency coming up, many are questioning why he hasn’t already opted for surgery so that he can return as soon as possible. […]

It seems fair to say that current Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will not be heading to the Jerry Reinsdorf-owned Chicago White Sox when he gets to free agency this offseason. But it seems like a fine probably will be after comments Reinsdorf made on Thursday. The issue stems from Reinsdorf making it clear […]

The Los Angeles Angels have placed Lucas Giolito, Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez, Hunter Renfroe and Randal Grichuk on waivers, per Jeff Passan. This is a massive decision for the Angels, who just acquired Giolito, Lopez and Grichuk before the Aug. 1 trade deadline. The Angels are throwing in the towel on the 2023 season, and […]

The baseball world was shook when it was announced that Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani suffered an elbow injury and might need Tommy John surgery, but his former manager Joe Maddon was on the Starkville podcast with Jayson Stark and Ken Rosenthal and explained why he expects Ohtani’s rehab to go smoothly. “What I […]

If the 2023 MLB season is to be remembered for one thing, it would undoubtedly be the incredible performance of Shohei Ohtani. Right from the outset of the season, baseball fans found themselves captivated by this two-way superstar. A significant part of this intrigue stemmed from the anticipation of witnessing something unprecedented — observing him […]

In life, there’s always a benefit to the glass half-full approach. But in the Los Angeles Angels’ case, such a thought may be hard to stomach, especially in the aftermath of Shohei Ohtani’s torn UCL. But given the Angels’ failed push for the postseason, silver linings may be all they have to cling onto, especially […]

When a pitcher has a UCL injury, teams usually don’t see them on the playing field for a while. Los Angeles Angels ace Shohei Ohtani is not like other pitchers, though. Even though the possibility exists that he won’t take the mound again for a long time, he’s still providing value as the designated hitter. […]

Shohei Ohtani got the devastating news of a torn UCL last week, with the Los Angeles Angels star being rendered unable to pitch for the rest of the season. Despite that injury, he is determined to continue hitting to close out the season, and has put up a ridiculous 1.500 OPS in the week since. […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the best players in baseball because of the fact that he is an elite pitcher and hitter. There are very few baseball players in the history of the game that compare to Ohtani because of that. Unfortunately, the Los Angeles Angels star will not be able to pitch for the […]

Los Angeles Angels fans are going through a rough time. This, after a 2023 MLB season full of devastating blows. And that follows seven years of futility. So, perhaps a rough decade might be more appropriate. Whatever anguish they are suffering through has been made exponentially worse by the Shohei Ohtani injury situation. Following speculation […]

Los Angeles Angels superstars Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are both dealing with injuries. Trout was placed on the IL, while Ohtani will not pitch for the remainder of the season. For now, Ohtani will continue to hit, however. Questions have surfaced about Ohtani’s future as a pitcher following his torn UCL injury. Trout isn’t worried […]

Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon have both missed a significant amount of time due to injuries. Trout remains beloved among the fans though, while many have become frustrated with Rendon. Rendon reportedly hasn’t handled his injury situation well, something that Angels writer Sam Blum of The Athletic pointed out during a recent podcast. “I don’t […]

The projections for Shohei Ohtani’s next contract have to be recalibrated following the news that he has a tear in his UCL. With his future as a true two-way player in question, the Los Angeles Angels star is no longer a given to receive offers of $500 million-plus in free agency. However, the latest MLB […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani won’t appear on a mound anytime soon after suffering a torn UCL. Tommy John surgery isn’t guaranteed but remains a possibility. Even if he doesn’t opt for the surgery, Ohtani won’t pitch again in 2023. However, what is Ohtani’s status as a hitter? Alden Gonzalez of ESPN reports that […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is expected by many to receive a $600 million dollar contract in free agency following the 2023 season. However, the Angels two-way phenom was diagnosed with a torn UCL injury on Wednesday. Since Ohtani’s value stems from his abilities as both a pitcher and a hitter, will the looming […]

The foreseeable future of Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels has been flipped upside down. The two-way superstar suffering a tear in the UCL of his pitching arm will keep him off the mound for the remainder of the season. When addressing Ohtani’s injury, Angels general manager Perry Minasian doesn’t believe that this injury […]

It’s the worst day of the season for the Los Angeles Angels faithful, and perhaps for all MLB fans in general. This is after it was revealed that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout have sustained injuries that will sideline them for a significant period. Ohtani left Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to what […]

The Los Angeles Angels can’t get a break. Both of their superstars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout got devastating injury updates late Wednesday. Ohtani, who exited the Cincinnati Reds game, has been diagnosed with a UCL tear, according to Jeff Passan of ESPN. “Shohei Ohtani has a tear in his UCL, Angels GM Perry […]

It is unreal what Shohei Ohtani has done for the MLB and baseball. The Los Angeles Angels superstar is able to use the bat with such efficacy while also being one of the best pitchers in the league. A lot of people have not seen this type of multi-dimensional talent since Babe Ruth but modern […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave Wednesday’s game against the Cincinnati Reds due to an arm problem. There were high expectations on Ohtani as he made his first start with the Angels since August 9, but his return to the mound was cut short when the team removed him as a […]

Shohei Ohtani has no shortage of fans, even when it comes to fellow MLB players. The Los Angeles Angels superstar receives autograph requests daily, but he might not have expected the recent request he got from a former Angels pitcher. Dan Haren, who pitched in the MLB for 13 years, three of those with the […]

Mike Trout is back. For the first time since July 3, the 3x American League MVP suits up for the Los Angeles Angels. He’s in tonight’s lineup, starting in center field and batting second against the Cincinnati Reds. This means everything to the Angels, as making the playoffs could persuade Shohei Ohtani to re-sign with […]

Nothing is guaranteed when it comes to Shohei Ohtani’s future in MLB. The general belief is that Ohtani wants to win, something his current team hasn’t done much of. In fact, Ohtani’s only real competitive baseball since signing with the Angels came in the World Baseball Classic. With the Angels likely to miss the postseason […]

The Los Angeles Angels went for it. They could easily have traded Shohei Ohtani, perhaps the greatest baseball player of his generation and even beyond but also a pending free agent after this season, for an absolute treasure trove bounty of a haul. But, with a wild card spot within their grasp, they bought. They […]

There is not a bigger name out there expected to hit the free-agent market in the coming offseason than Los Angeles Angels do-it-all unicorn Shohei Ohtani. Every team in the big leagues would love to have Ohtani, but not everyone has the financial legroom to acquire the Japanese superstar, whose next contract could set a […]

The Los Angeles Angels haven’t played their best brand of baseball since the MLB trade deadline. Despite choosing to keep Shohei Ohtani and add talent around him, the Angels are currently 59-60 and 11.5 games back in the AL West. Meanwhile, the team sits 6.5 games back of the final AL Wild Card spot. According […]