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Stephen A. Smith and the First Take crew discussed the Los Angeles Angels, specifically Shohei Ohtani, and at the end of the discussion, Smith took a shot at the Angels, calling them irrelevant. “Oh who cares?” Stephen A. Smith said, when a cohost noted that Anthony Rendon is injured. “I wish him well, I’m against […]

It is rare that baseball is talked about on First Take, but with the presence of Chris “Mad Dog” Russo, and the injury to Mike Trout, the topic of the Los Angeles Angels trading Shohei Ohtani ahead of the MLB trade deadline came up, and Stephen A. Smith had a surprising response to the question. […]

The week before the 2023 MLB All-Star Game has been the week from hell for the Los Angeles Angels. Mike Trout suffered an injury Monday that is expected to keep him off the field until August. One day later, Shohei Ohtani and Anthony Rendon left the Angels’ game prematurely with ailments of their own. The […]

Mike Trout is expected to miss at least a month after recently suffering a wrist injury. Shohei Ohtani, meanwhile, was already expected to be the subject of many trade rumors. Following Trout’s injury, speculation immediately emerged that Ohtani would be more likely to be traded. After all, the Los Angeles Angels are currently hanging on […]

Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani left the mound early in the sixth inning with an apparent finger injury after giving up back-to-back homers to the San Diego Padres. Following the injury, Ohtani announced he’s not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game. The tw0-way pitcher is hoping to heal in the 10 days before […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ biggest nightmare could become a real life possibility. Superstar Shohei Ohtani exited with a middle finger blister, per MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger, after giving up back-to-back home runs to San Diego Padres’ Xander Bogaerts and Jake Cronenworth Tuesday night. Earlier, it was announced that 10-time All-Star Mike Trout could be out for […]

It’s safe to say that Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani has won the battle against San Diego Padres slugger Juan Soto. Prior to the game on Tuesday, Soto actually warned Ohtani that the Angels pitcher is going to have “trouble” pitching against him. The Padres outfielder even went as far as to saying that […]

Mike Trout suffered an apparent injury after fouling off a pitch in Monday’s Los Angeles Angels-San Diego Padres clash. After the swing, Trout displayed signs of pain in his hand/wrist area. The Angels immediately sent a trainer out and the superstar was ultimately removed from the game, via FOX Sports: MLB. The severity of Trout’s […]

When Shohei Ohtani first came to the MLB, the San Diego Padres were one of the early teams to show interest. While Ohtani has gone on to become a star with the Los Angeles Angels, San Diego hasn’t taken their eyes off of him. If given the opportunity, the Padres have even considered trading major […]

Shohei Ohtani continues to be the talk of the baseball universe. The San Diego Padres will finally get to see the Los Angeles Angels unicorn in action this season when Juan Soto and company face off against him to in a three-game series at Petco Park Monday night. Speaking of Soto, the Padres star outfielder […]

As the 2023 MLB season had reached its midway point, the Atlanta Braves have emerged as one of the hottest teams in all of baseball. With an impressive lineup, dominant pitching rotation, and solid bullpen, the Braves currently hold the best record in the National League (56-27). However, as the All-Star Game and the trade […]

The Oakland Athletics will have Brent Rooker representing the team in the upcoming 2023 MLB All-Star Game. It’s a big honor for Rooker, who is among the few bright spots on the A’s in the 2023 MLB regular season, thus far. Rooker also knows that the exhibition game will be a golden opportunity for him […]

It is still incredible to think that Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout both play on the same team. The Los Angeles Angels are more than just lucky to have those two all-time greats. On Sunday, Ohtani and Trout put on another show at the plate for the Halos, as each blasted a home run to […]

The New York Yankees still have one of the best records in MLB this season, but it has been obvious they are not ready to compete for a World Series crown. Aaron Judge has been out for a long period, and the franchise relies heavily on the production he brings to the table. Starting pitchers […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani can’t hit free agency for another three-plus months, but there are already rumors regarding his most realistic landing spots. In addition to the Angels, the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Francisco Giants are seen by some to be the most likely teams that will pursue Ohtani this offseason, according […]

The Los Angeles Angels are performing fairly well in 2023. Mike Trout believes winning will be the key to keeping Shohei Ohtani in Anaheim. Trout recently discussed why he thinks it’s about more than just “the money” for Ohtani in free agency, per Foul Territory. “We got to win… we got to get to the […]

Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels has been on a tear as of late, surprising nobody, but Angels manager Phil Nevin had some interesting comments regarding whether or not Shohei Ohtani will participate in the 2023 Home Run Derby. “I think he’s already said no to the derby,” Phil Nevin said, via Jeff Fletcher […]

The Los Angeles Angels have been one of the most exciting teams to watch in recent years because of their myriad star players. Among them are Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. Angels fans have thoroughly enjoyed watching Trout rack up stats en route to MVP consideration on a year-in, year-out basis. The pitching and hitting […]

Shohei Ohtani has taken the sports world by storm this month and with each incredible feat he accomplishes more eyes are put on him. His latest draw-dropping performance sparked a “greatest of all-time” reaction from Chicago Cubs ace Marcus Stroman. Ohtani struck out 10 Chicago White Sox hitters and launched two solo home runs in […]

Shohei Ohtani continues to defy expectations with incredible numbers at both the plate and on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels. This tweet from a New York Mets fan from over ten years ago will have every other Mets fan screaming at the top of their lungs, via Bleacher Report. This fan tweeted at the […]

Shohei Ohtani is the most dominant athlete in North American sports, if not the entire planet, right now. There’s just no precedent for what the Los Angeles Angels’ ace/slugger is doing. In a 4-2 Angels win over the Chicago White Sox, Ohtani hit two solo home runs while adding a single and a walk to […]

Shohei Ohtani made another reminder of why he is on his way to Cooperstown. The incredibly talented baseball unicorn of the Los Angeles Angels almost singlehandedly beat the Chicago White Sox Tuesday night at home. It was not a smooth ride for the entire game for Ohtani, though, as he was forced to leave the […]

Shohei Ohtani just keeps living up to his Shotime nickname. Whenever the Los Angeles Angels pitcher plays, there’s bound to be a broken record. That was the case on Tuesday as the Angels played the Chicago White Sox inside Angel Stadium. At the bottom of the first inning, Ohtani recorded his 27th homer of the […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have been listed as one of the favorites to end up with Shohei Ohtani. Whether it happens via trade or in free agency, many people around the MLB world expect Ohtani to leave Anaheim and move to downtown Los Angeles. That said, the Los Angeles Angels have downplayed talks of potentially […]

Shohei Ohtani is bound to get a massive contract when he hits MLB free agency. Whether it be with the Los Angeles Angels or not, Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Tyler Glasnow believes he should be getting at least $600 million, reports Chris Rose Sports. Tyler Glasnow says Shohei's next contract should start with a six […]

Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani continue to dazzle for the Los Angeles Angels. On Friday night, this dynamic duo showed once more why they’re one of the most feared one-two punches in the MLB — perhaps even in its entire history. At the top of the fifth inning, with the game still tied at 2-2 […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers picked up a 2-0 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, with Freddie Freeman’s home run off of Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning being a big part of it, and Freeman described the approach he had in the at-bat against Ohtani. “I’m just looking for strikes,” Freddie Freeman said, […]

Shohei Ohtani and the Los Angeles Angels failed to secure a win in their short two-game series against the Los Angeles Dodgers after suffering a 2-0 loss at home Wednesday night. Nevertheless, Ohtani said he felt good about his performance and hinted at a change he made that might have him pitching even better going […]

The Los Angeles Angels received a critical update on top catcher prospect Logan O’Hoppe this week that will have Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani very pleased. O’Hoppe reportedly started to have a light catch. He followed that with another throwing workout before an off day. He will throw again on Friday or Saturday before the […]

Los Angeles Dodgers manager Dave Roberts has nothing but nice words to say about Los Angeles Angels do-it-all superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of Wednesday’s finale of the Freeway Series at Angel Stadium of Anaheim in Anaheim. “I’m actually as a fan looking forward to seeing him on the mound and then hitting high up in […]

The Los Angeles Angels will have an offseason financial dilemma this year, when superstar pitcher Shohei Ohtani becomes a free agent, and his teammate Mike Trout projects it as the highest ever. A three-time MVP in his own right, Mike Trout believes Ohtani will command the largest salary ever when he hits the market this […]

One of the most highly anticipated at-bats in baseball history happened during the World Baseball Classic in March between Los Angeles Angels teammates Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani struck out the three-time MVP for the final out in the championship game, securing a WBC title for Japan over Trout and the United States. Three […]

A new poll just uncovered an overwhelming belief among MLB players: Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani is headed across town to the Dodgers. The Athletic polled 96 active players, and 57% of them think Ohtani will be a Dodger in 2024. 11.4% think Ohtani will be an Angel. One thing about the Ohtani free […]

The window for opportunity is wide open for the Los Angeles Angels if they want it. Yet, at the same time, it’s closing exceedingly fast. The opportunity would be the 2023 MLB trade deadline. The Angels currently have two generational talents leading the charge for their team in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout. With the […]

Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian stated on Tuesday that the Angels are highly unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they remain in playoff contention this summer, according to ESPN. While Minasian didn’t definitively promise that Ohtani won’t be traded, he emphasized his stance on the matter with these latest comments. He strongly indicated […]

Unsurprisingly, Los Angeles Angels’ two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani is leading MLB All-Star voting for designated hitters. However, in far more surprising fashion, Brandon Belt is second in MLB All-Star voting for the DH position. Belt hilariously blasted Ohtani after learning of the voting results so far, per Paige Leckie of MLB.com. “Yeah, that’s how you […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers will face the Los Angels Angels in Anaheim on Tuesday night. On Wednesday, however, LA will have to deal with Shohei Ohtani on the mound. Ohtani is scheduled to start Wednesday’s affair and he certainly has the Dodgers young players’ attention, per J.P. Hoornstra of The Orange County Register. “Hitting’s hard […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani never ceases to amaze anytime he steps onto a baseball diamond. Well, Ohtani has done it again, this time producing hitting stats in a 15-game stretch that have only been approached by one player in the history of the game. Here’s what the Angels star has accomplished, per Jason Catania on […]

While the greatness of Los Angeles Angels’ hybrid Shohei Ohtani is seemingly covered and appreciated to full effect, it is easy to take for granted his unprecedented impact on the game of baseball. Retired defensive end JJ Watt is doing his part to make sure that does not happen. Watt quoted a tweet that illustrated […]