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Baseball unicorn Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels will do everything for a win. But on Wednesday night, he fell short of delivering a victory for the Halos, who lost to the Oakland Athletics, 3-1. Ohtani started that game on the mound and pitched a solid stretch of 5.2 innings, giving up just a […]

The 2022 MLB Trade Deadline has now come and gone, with the Los Angeles Angels keeping Shohei Ohtani, while the New York Yankees added reinforcements around Aaron Judge. But amid his hot streak, the slugger has skyrocketed in AL MVP odds. Just a few days ago, Judge was sitting at -130, while Ohtani was at […]

The Los Angeles Angels were rumored to be trading Shohei Ohtani. The two-way phenom would have returned a massive trade package. However, MLB insider Jon Heyman reports that the Angels have decided to keep Ohtani. The Yankees and Padres were both linked to the superstar. But despite LA’s struggles, Ohtani will not be moved ahead […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the brightest stars across the entire MLB. The reigning AL MVP is a generational talent who excels both at the plate and on the pitchers’ mound. There has been no player in modern baseball that has combined the elite pitching and hitting along with the other tools Ohtani has in […]

The San Diego Padres enjoyed a terrific start to the 2021 MLB season. They were near the top of the NL West alongside the Los Angeles Dodgers and seemed destined to make the playoffs. But things fizzled out in the second half and San Diego ultimately missed the postseason. The Padres don’t want that to […]

Currently sitting at fourth place in the AL West with a 43-59 record, the Los Angeles Angels look like they’re in for yet another disappointing finish to their season. After a few failed attempts at building a winning team around franchise superstars Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, the Angels are now starting to explore other […]

Compared to previous years, the 2022 MLB trade deadline has been rather quiet so far. Yes, the re have been a couple of big trades that have happened. Andrew Benintendi is finally a member of the New York Yankees. The Seattle Mariners are all-in on their playoff push by trading for Luis Castillo. There have […]

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Reid Detmers has had an up-and-down season in 2022. However, he has made history along the way. Detmers threw the 109th immaculate inning on Sunday against the Texas Rangers. With that, he became the first pitcher in seven years to throw an immaculate inning and a no-hitter in the same season. […]

The San Diego Padres are enjoying a superb 2022 season. However, they trail the Los Angeles Dodgers by 12 games in the NL West. Nonetheless, the Padres have playoff aspirations. San Diego may not catch the Dodgers, but they are in good position to earn a Wild Card berth. And as the 2019 Washington Nationals […]

The Los Angeles Angels threw a massive curveball into every team’s MLB trade deadline plans when it was revealed that the club was “listening to offers” on two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani. While an Ohtani trade is still viewed as unlikely, the Angels MVP certainly didn’t quiet the rumors with recent comments on his future with […]

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly been listening to trade offers for Shohei Ohtani. With Ohtani currently set to hit free agency in 2024, and no clear indication that he is looking to re-sign, the Angels could look to move him. Any deal involving the 28-year-old superstar would come at a steep price. Jon Heyman […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most exciting talents in the history of baseball. The reigning AL MVP is an elite talent both at the plate and on the pitching mound. In 2021 he had the third most home runs in the MLB with 46 on the season. He also had 80 extra-base hits which […]

The MLB appears to have some major moves on the horizon with the trade deadline looming. A potential new superstar may have made his way onto the market as the Angels are reportedly listening to offers for Shohei Ohtani. The reigning AL MVP is a game-changing talent and is in the prime of his career. […]

Shohei Ohtani is one of the most impressive talents in the modern MLB. The 2021 AL MVP is coming off a historic season in which he was one of the most impressive pitchers and hitters in the league. Ohtani hit 46 home runs which were the third most in the MLB while producing a 3.18 […]

The Los Angeles Angels’ nightmarish season just got a whole lot worse. After yet another underperforming season from them, rumors about a potential Shohei Ohtani trade have started swirling. Teams have reportedly started calling about the Japanese sensation, who will figure to be a major acquisition for any team that lands him. How does Ohtani […]

The Los Angeles Angels have a serious case for being the most reviled team in the MLB. Despite having TWO generational talents in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, the team still can’t sniff the playoffs. It’s led fans to blast Arte Moreno’s team for wasting the potential of these two potential Hall of Famers. Just […]

The Los Angeles Angels have seen a once-promising season fall flat on its face, which could result in an unprecedented roster shake-up at the 2022 MLB trade deadline. According to Jon Heyman and Joel Sherman of the NY Post, the Angels’ have softened their stance on Shohei Ohtani’s availability, conceding that the team must listen […]

The San Diego Padres are in the playoff race even with Fernando Tatis Jr. As the 2022 MLB trade deadline draws near, they are looking to make some improvements to help them keep their Wild Card spot and pursue the NL West title. According to Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic, San Diego has its eyes […]

Although the New York Yankees still have the best record in the MLB, cracks are starting to form. Thanks to a combination of slumps and injuries,  a number of weaknesses have exposed themselves. If the Yankees want to look as unstoppable as they did earlier in the season, changes must be made by the trade […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is right around the corner, and big moves are on the verge of being made. One name who keeps popping up in trade rumors, despite his club saying they have no intention of trading him, is Shohei Ohtani. Over his first five seasons in the MLB with the Los Angeles […]

Juan Soto has been the talk of the MLB world ahead of the 2022 MLB trade deadline. After he rejected a proposed $440 million dollar offer from the Washington Nationals, many expect the superstar outfielder to be traded. But it is unclear where he will end up. The New York Mets have been linked to […]

The 2022 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching. Teams are beginning to decide whether or not they will be buyers or sellers come the deadline, and it appears that the Los Angeles Angels will once again be sellers at the deadline. That has raised the question of whether or not their star two-way phenom, Shohei […]

Two of Los Angeles’ biggest stars took center stage at Dodger Stadium on the first pitch of the MLB All-Star Game. In a Babe Ruth-esque move, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani told Los Angeles Dodgers ace Clayton Kershaw that he was swinging at the first pitch with a “full swing.” Ohtani did just […]

The Midsummer Classic is finally here! FanDuel is providing odds for the MLB All-Star Game and has listed Shohei Ohtani as the MVP favorite. Take a look at our MLB odds series for more betting content on Major League Baseball.   Los Angeles Angels superstar and two-way player Shohei Ohtani is someone to keep an […]

More praise has been sent to Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani. This time it comes from J.D. Martinez of the Boston Red Sox.  In an interview with Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register, Martinez claims that the American League MVP winner has already been decided. He believes that the award is Shohei Ohtani’s […]

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani is slated as the American League’s leadoff hitter for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. However, Angels fans received disappointing news from AL manager Dusty Baker on Monday, per Ben Verlander. “The information we received from Shohei Ohtani’s camp is that he wouldn’t start. That’s why we chose Shane (McClanahan).” […]

Los Angeles Angels Pitcher Shohei Ohtani has been a dominant force since he arrived in the MLB in 2018. His polarizing play has allowed him to become one of the faces of baseball. The pairing of Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout is arguably the best that the league has seen in recent history.  Even with […]

It seems like every time Shohei Ohtani steps foot on a baseball field, a new stat emerges that puts him alone in MLB history. The Angels’ star has been on fire throughout the summer months, both on the mound and in the batter’s box. The result has seen Ohtani slingshot past Aaron Judge in the […]

There’s no better individual show on baseball right now than the do-it-all Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, who are, ironically, one of the worst teams in the majors for years now. Still, that’s not stopping Ohtani’s legend from snowballing, and for his elite performance at the plate and on the mound, he’s bound […]

Shohei Ohtani is on a different level. The Los Angeles Angels broke out last season as a legitimate two-way player. A year removed from his MVP exploits, Ohtani is continuing his insane performance in the MLB. He remains as one of the few bright spots that the team has during their freefall. Ohtani’s latest exploits […]

On Sunday, the Major League Baseball 2022 All-Star Game full rosters were revealed. Among those named were New York Mets closer Edwin Diaz. The Mets stopper is having another great season for New York. His among the league leaders with 18 saves, and has posted a 1.83 ERA to go with his 1.078 WHIP. But […]

The Los Angeles Angels took a chance when they paid the exorbitant price to acquire the rights to Shohei Ohtani from Japan. Man, have they been reaping the rewards. Ohtani won the 2021 American League MVP and accolades just continue to follow him. On Wednesday, he accomplished something not seen since at least 1920. The […]

It’s time for the Los Angeles Angels to trade Mike Trout. The Halos entered the 2022 season with lofty expectations. Many believed this was the year they finally would turn the corner. The AL West was destined to be a competitive division with the Angels, Astros, and Mariners leading the way. But as of this […]

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani never ceases to amaze. On Tuesday night, Ohtani clobbered a pair of three-run home runs, driving in a career-high eight RBI in a loss to the Kansas City Royals. How did the Angels star follow it up? Oh, you know, just a casual, eight-inning shutout with 13 strikeouts on […]

Shohei Ohtani drove in eight runs in a historic performance for the Los Angeles Angels against the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Ohtani is now the first player born in Japan to record eight RBI in a game in MLB history, per ESPN Stats & Info. But in true Angels fashion, they still lost […]

The Los Angeles Angels enjoyed a solid April before crumbling in May and June. Their 14-game losing streak was the talk of MLB for the past few weeks and many are questioning whether they are even a playoff contender. As of this story’s publication, the Angels own an underwhelming 29-34 record and sit in third […]

When discussion on just who is the best athlete in the world today springs up, the likes of Lionel Messi, LeBron James and Tom Brady are the usual names who have been brought up. But as of late, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani has earned plenty of recognition to be the top sportsman […]

The Los Angeles Angels have finally won a game. A Shohei Ohtani masterclass led the Angels to a 5-2 win over the Boston Red Sox, snapping a 14-game losing streak. Ohtani collected two hits, one of which was a two-run home run that gave the Angels their first lead, while allowing just one run in […]

The Los Angeles Angels are struggling to say the very least, and it doesn’t look like firing Joe Maddon gave the team any immediate relief. He was fired following the team’s series opener against the Boston Red Sox on Monday. Now, after losing Game 2 of the series Tuesday night, the Angels are on a […]