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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 […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is missing his next start, but there is no major injury news for fans to panic over as the likely MVP looks to finish his record-breaking season strong. Ohtani is skipping his next start against the Texas Rangers this week, and will be returning next week when the Angels […]

It seems like every time Shohei Ohtani steps on the diamond for the Los Angeles Angels, he achieves some sort of milestone. Whether it’s breaking an MLB record, or breaking a personal record, he is always reaching new heights. That happened again on Saturday in the Angels game against the Houston Astros as Ohtani blasted […]

We are getting to the end of the season, and it is time to look at who is contending for awards. There is a significant chance that Shohei Ohtani can win the Triple Crown after his recent performances. Ohtani looks to join a group of historic Triple Crown winners that have all had a legendary […]

Shohei Ohtani is a name we’ve heard all season long. Whether it’s been about his hitting prowess or his pitching dynamics, the dual-threat superstar is unlike any other player in the league. So, of course, he would be tied for the lead in home runs. Who is he tied with? Atlanta Braves first baseman Matt […]

Quarterbacks from the University of Louisville haven’t gotten a whole lot of attention in recent years, but Malik Cunningham of the New England Patriots looks poised to become the exception. The undrafted rookie dazzled fans on Thursday night with stunning play at two positions for Bill Belichick’s team. Cunningham took over for starting QB Bailey […]

The San Francisco Giants are expected to be real players in the Shohei Ohtani Sweepstakes. It isn’t just that the Giants might be one of the few teams that can afford to pay Shohei Ohtani a historic contract. There are indications that the Los Angeles Angels star would have real interest in going to the […]

Shohei Ohtani is a baseball history waiting to happen. He made one again Wednesday night to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants in Anaheim. But despite his brilliance on the mound and at the plate, those were not enough to satisfy the Japanese superstar’s craving for perfection. […]

The Los Angeles Angels decided not to trade Shohei Ohtani at the deadline, believing they still had a shot at making the playoffs. But a recent seven-game losing skid further hurt the team’s chances of defying the odds of ending its postseason drought this year. Even a mini-win streak during back-to-back wins against the San […]

It seems like every time Shohei Ohtani steps foot on the diamond he breaks another record or has a history-making achievement. He is one of the best and most unique baseball players the game has ever seen. In the Los Angeles Angels win on Wednesday night against the San Francisco Giants, Ohtani added another impressive […]

The 2023 World Baseball Classic featured Team USA versus Team Japan in the championship game. Los Angeles Angels stars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani represented their teams and faced off in the final at-bat of the game in a legendary moment. Ohtani ended up striking out Trout to clinch the victory for Team Japan. Recently, […]

For the first time in a while, Shohei Ohtani is no longer favored to win the 2023 Home Run Crown. Atlanta Braves slugger Matt Olson has the best odds to finish the regular season as the 2023 MLB home run leader. With less than two months to go, the odds suggest that it’s a two-player […]

It’s only been one week after the trade deadline and the Los Angeles Angels could already be regretting their decision to keep dual-threat superstar Shohei Ohtani. Can the Halos do the unthinkable and somehow salvage this slump, proving that owner Arte Moreno and general manager Perry Minasian made the right choice? With less than two […]

Los Angeles Dodgers rookie James Outman started out the 2023 season on a high note. He cooled off as the season continued on, but has bounced back since the All-Star break. In fact, Outman is leading all of baseball in on-base percentage (OBP) since the Midsummer Classic, per MLB Network on Twitter. Outman’s mark of […]