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Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is doing things this season that we haven’t seen in the MLB since Babe Ruth. When you lead the bigs in home runs and absolutely dominate on the mound, you’re going to have lots of fans. Former Atlanta Braves outfielder David Justice is one of them. Justice, who played […]

Even as Los Angeles Angels star Mike Trout has been sidelined due to a calf strain injury, he at the least has had a front-row seat to watch American League MVP favorite Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani has not been racking up video-game numbers from the plate in August, especially as he has recorded a mere three […]

Everyone is in agreement what Shohei Ohtani is doing is unprecedented. Sure, Babe Ruth used to strike out players too before he changed the game with his bat, but Ohtani has rapidly outgrown the comparison. You can’t really directly compare him to another baseball player in the past or present simply because no one has […]

At this point, the race for the 2021 AL MVP crown is down to two players: Toronto’s Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and Shohei Ohtani of the Angels. Though, depending on who you ask, the race has been wrapped up in Ohtani’s favor for a while now. Like a lot of other years, voters will have to […]

The season that Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is having is something that quite literally just hasn’t been seen in baseball before. The Babe Ruth comparisons have entered the chat but even the Babe didn’t do some of the things Ohtani is doing this year. On Wednesday, Ohtani clubbed his 40th home run of […]

Many people in Major League Baseball think the Los Angeles Angels are going to completely waste Mike Trout’s career. Trout, about to be 30 years old, has been out since May 17 with a right calf injury. The timeline for his return continues to be pushed back to the point where it’s worth wondering if […]

Pulling an autographed card of your favorite athlete remains to be one of the most exciting moments in any collector’s life. It’s that sudden rush of adrenaline when you finally see one of your desired baseball cards right in front of you. That’s the same case too for collectors of baseball cards whenever they land […]

Shohei Ohtani being an all-time unique player is what will make his MLB cards value be an interesting thing to follow. With that said, there’s another aspect to his MLB cards that are as interesting, if not downright hilariously, but we’ll get into the plight of Shohei Ohtani in a minute. Along with basketball and […]

It was just last week when ESPN personality Stephen A. Smith dipped his toes in baseball talk and churned out a take about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani which is now considered as one of the worst of the year.  To rewind, Smith showed his frustration over the decline of baseball’s popularity in America […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani may not have won the MLB Home Run Derby, but he put his participation money to good use. Ohtani was gifted $150,000 for partaking in the event and decided to split the earnings between 30 different Angels staffers for their hard work within the organization, according to the […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is finally living up to the expectations that were initially placed on him when he joined the team in the winter of 2017. Ohtani’s first three seasons with the Angels were marred with injuries and inconsistencies, but now, he is putting together a season for the ages. As a […]

The MLB All-Star Game is supposed to be a triumphant celebration of the sport. Baseball’s brightest stars gathering together to have some good old-fashioned fun. Such an occasion used to be must-watch TV, an event any and every fan had to catch. But now? It’s struggling to keep the masses entertained. Nielsen ratings released the […]

The MLB has undergone a renaissance recently. The youth of the game has fully come alive, blossoming into something exciting. From Fernando Tatis Jr. to Vladimir Guerrero Jr., to Shohei Ohtani, the new generation has fully come alive in baseball. And today, on a summer night in Colorado, the 2021 All-Star game brought together the […]

The Los Angeles Angels have a problem. Anaheim has become home to generational talents, from the spectacular two-way player Shohei Ohtani to arguably the best player in baseball with Mike Trout. And yet, the Angels have missed the postseason six straight years. They haven’t even made it past the ALDS since 2009. For the Angels, […]

The MLB has been in the news a ton lately– albeit not for the reasons everybody has hoped for. Stephen A. Smith made some eye-popping, highly debated comments about Los Angeles Angels star pitcher/hitter Shohei Ohtani and received much backlash. Since then, Stephen A. has come out and repeatedly apologized for those comments, and MLB […]

Stephen A. Smith has never been one to mince words when it comes to topics on his ESPN show, First Take. Smith has made a living entertaining and providing commentary in a unique way that draws in the viewer, for better or for worse. On Monday, Stephen A. Smith was discussing the emergence of Los […]

The MLB Home Run Derby had everybody tuning in– mainly to watch Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani. The Japanese-born star that has caught the attention of everybody in baseball took the stage with the top seed in the Home Run Derby. Unfortunately, the Angels star got ousted in the first round in a shocker, […]

The Home Run Derby has everybody’s attention and Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been the marvel of the majors all season long. During batting practice prior to the Home Run Derby, Ohtani absolutely demolished a baseball to deep, deep, right field.  OHTANI ALMOST LEFT THE YARD IN BATTING PRACTICE 🤯 🤯 🤯 pic.twitter.com/rcmVYlpZmy […]

The internet has been buzzing after some outrageous comments by TV personality Stephen A. Smith. He made some comments about Los Angeles Angels pitcher/hitter/phenom Shohei Ohtani regarding his use of a translator and it has received heavy backlash. "I don't think it helps that the number one face [in MLB] is a dude that needs […]

The MLB All-Star Game is on Tuesday night in Denver at Coors Field, and the All-Stars from both leagues gathered on Monday to spend some time with the media before the Home Run Derby kicked off. The best of the best all together in one place at the Midsummer Classic is always a treat. San […]

ESPN’s Stephen A. Smith had a Very Bad Take about Los Angeles Angeles phenom Shohei Ohtani. Hours before Ohtani takes part in the Home Run Derby, the “First Take” commentator criticized the Japanese two-way star for, in his opinion, not learning English and thereby, not capitalizing on an opportunity to grow the game as a […]

The Shohei Ohtani mania is simply inescapable, with the Los Angeles Angels do-it-all asset having a season no one has quite seen before — or ever in the history of major league baseball. Unfortunately, he wouldn’t be able to add to the fun by having an all-Japanese duel in the upcoming 2021 MLB All-Star Game […]

The stage is set and the eight participants have been announced for the 2021 MLB Home Run Derby at Coors Field. After not having an all-star game or a home run derby last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, Coors Field will look to have an extra jolt of energy inside the stadium with the […]

Major League Baseball has seen its fair share of talented exports from the Land of the Rising Sun, including Godzilla Hideki Matsui, but it’s never seen someone quite like Shohei Ohtani, who’s been bending people’s minds with his all-around brilliance. We’re not just talking about five-tool talent here, but way beyond that even. Ohtani can […]

The race for the AL MVP is an absolute nail-biter heading into the MLB All-Star break. While it’s become a two-man race for now, there’s a second tier of players all clumped together that could make a run at the award in the second half of the season if they are able to really turn […]

Basketball and football have gotten a lot of love from recent card collectors joining the hobby, but baseball cards are considered the true legacy collectible. Over the years, baseball cards remain to be a steady force in the industry, especially during times of great upheaval. To celebrate the staying power of baseball in the card […]

The All-Star Game is coming up soon and the MLB just announced the starters for the game that will take place in Colorado. After a year without an All-Star Game, it is refreshing to see the starters announced, and will be great to see the festivities that take place during the All-Star week. Here is […]

New York Yankees managing partner Hal Steinbrenner spoke to the media hours after his team’s latest demoralizing loss, and he largely placed the blame for the Yankees’ abysmal performance this season on the players, while acknowledging shortcomings from himself, general manager Brian Cashman and manager Aaron Boone. “Myself, Cashman, Boone, the coaches, I mean we’re […]

Contrary to popular Twitter belief, Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani can have an off night on the mound just like imperfect human beings. That was very much apparent Wednesday night when the New York Yankees gave Ohtani a rude welcome in the Bronx, scoring seven runs on just two hits off of him. Ohtani […]

The Los Angeles Angels have trotted out phenom Shohei Ohtani on the mound– and in the leadoff spot– on Wednesday against the New York Yankees. The star pitcher/fielder/batter just does it all. However, his start did not go so well, and he didn’t even get past one inning against the Yankees on Wednesday. The #Yankees […]

Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani just continues to amaze everybody. On Monday Ohtani and the Angels went to Yankee stadium and he got the show started early by demolishing yet another home run. Ohtani's first at bat ever in Yankee Stadium … OF COURSE 💥 (via @MLB) pic.twitter.com/nta5otp0VF — SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) June 28, 2021 […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation has been one of MLB’s top stars in 2021. Now, he will bring the boom to the Home Run Derby during All-Star weekend in Colorado. Major League Baseball announced Friday Ohtani would be one of the participants for the Home Run Derby at Coors Field. He is likely to be […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani has been marvelous in the 2021 season. He is dealing on the mound, he is crushing baseballs, and he is just been an absolute joy to watch. Ohtani has even made an appearance or two in the outfield for the Angels. However, something might be brewing, as he was […]

NBA superstar Kevin Durant says he’ll trade Trea Turner for Shohei Ohtani in MLB The Show. Brooklyn Nets’ Forward and Washington D.C. native responded to teammate Mike James, who tagged KD in a tweet. The Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani made history by making 88 pitches on their Tuesday loss against the Houston Astros. Even though […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani has been the gem of the baseball world since bringing his talents to the Major Leagues. As the rarity of a combo player like Ohtani is unheard of, he should own a lot of records and continue to be part of MLB history. This latest one […]

Is there anything Shohei Ohtani can’t do? One night after returning to the mound to toss four scoreless innings after failing to pitch the previous two weeks due to a blister issue, the two-way phenom stepped into the batter’s box and crushed a ball into the right-field stands for the Los Angeles Angels. He hit […]

Scary scene for Los Angeles Angels fans as Shohei Ohtani had to leave their matchup against the Chicago White Sox. The dual-threat wonder took the brunt of a nasty slide at home plate from reigning American League MVP Jose Abreu. Look away, Angels fans. Here’s the slide in question: Shohei Ohtani was forced to leave […]

We’re not saying that Shohei Ohtani is Superman, but we are saying he’s close. The Los Angeles Angels phenom not only threw the fastest pitch recorded in the season thus far, but he also hit the hardest home run of any player in the Majors through the first four games of the season. Oh, and he did […]

Ichiro Suzuki. Hideo Nomo. Shohei Ohtani. Daisuke Matsuzaka. Masahiro Tanaka. Yu Darvish. Kwang-Hyun Kim. Jae-Hwan Kim. Yoshitomo Tsutsugo. Shun Yamaguchi. Ryosuke Kikuchi. Wei-Yin Chen. Tzu-Wei Lin. Jen-Ho Tseng. Wei-Chung Wang. These are just a few names of players that were either born in or played in the MLB from the countries of Japan, South Korea, […]