Letters to Sports: Sorry to see Shohei Ohtani’s elbow injury
I feel bereft from the loss of Shohei Ohtani on so many levels — for him, for me and for baseball. His time as a…
The Sports Report: The Angels really let Shohei Ohtani down
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How much will Shohei Ohtani injury cost him in free agency?
Shohei Ohtani’s historic season, a jaw-dropping display of two-way talent and endurance, encountered mortality Wednesday. Ohtani, it turns out, is not a machine after all.…
Angels failed to stop Shohei Ohtani from disastrous elbow injury
Six years ago, Shohei Ohtani shocked the baseball world by signing with the lowly Angels. The reason gradually became obvious over time: They would grant…
Shohei Ohtani grand slam, triple play can’t save Angels
Shohei Ohtani hit a grand slam for his 43rd home run of the season and the Angels turned their first triple play since 1997, but…
Shohei Ohtani hits home run No. 41 in Angels’ win over Astros
HOUSTON — Shohei Ohtani hit his AL-leading 41st homer, and the Angels beat the Houston Astros 2-1 on Sunday to avoid a three-game sweep. Ohtani’s first…
Angels ace Shohei Ohtani to miss Wednesday start
HOUSTON — Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani will skip his next scheduled pitching start Wednesday at Texas after telling manager Phil Nevin he was feeling some…
Why Shohei Ohtani still feels hopeful about Angels’ playoff chances
The Angels are done. But what if Mike Trout continues to make good progress in recovering from a fractured bone in his left hand and…
Mike Moustakas’ three-run homer powers Shohei Ohtani, Angels to win
Shohei Ohtani left the mound muttering to himself after his 97th and final pitch ended the sixth inning. He even unleashed a yell of frustration…
Shohei Ohtani and Angels at .500 after rally fizzles vs. Mariners
Despite a home run from outfielder Randal Grichuk and a ninth-inning RBI ground-rule double from Brandon Drury, the Angels fell to the Seattle Mariners 3-2…
Shohei Ohtani is human and trying to thrive despite exhaustion
His rocket-fueled home runs and 100-mph fastballs have concealed the obvious. Shohei Ohtani is exhausted. Twice during the Angels’ recent nine-game trip, Ohtani had to…
Shohei Ohtani exits with cramps in Angels’ loss to Mariners
Shohei Ohtani made an early departure from his pitching start Thursday night against Seattle after experiencing cramping in his right middle finger, but remained in…
MLB trade deadline roundtable: Shohei Ohtani stays, Dodgers can’t upgrade, what now?
Shohei Ohtani is still an Angel? Justin Verlander, again, is not a Dodger? The Angels were actually buyers at the trade deadline? Eduardo Rodriguez picked…
Letters: Shohei Ohtani stays with Angels, but is that good?
I did a double take after reading Mr. Plaschke’s column about the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. For the first time in a long while, I…
Shohei Ohtani hits MLB-leading 39th home run in Angels’ loss
TORONTO — Lucas Giolito’s Angels debut wasn’t smooth one. Taking the mound two days after he was acquired by the Angels in a deal with the…
The Sports Report: Shohei Ohtani has a historic day
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By keeping Shohei Ohtani, Angels fail to invest in their future
Same old Angels. Same old Arte. Before getting all misty-eyed over the Halo’s latest splashy headline grab — They’re not trading Shohei Ohtani!...they traded for…
Shohei Ohtani pitches a complete game shutout in Angels win
DETROIT — After the Angels declared they would not trade Shohei Ohtani ahead of MLB deadline, the two-way star took a perfect game into the fifth…
Angels are fighting to win big now and re-sign Shohei Ohtani
Suddenly, everything feels possible. The Angels playing in October. Shohei Ohtani remaining in Anaheim beyond this season. And maybe someday, another championship parade that starts…
The Sports Report: Angels not trading Shohei Ohtani, instead acquire Lucas Giolito
Howdy, I’m your host, Houston Mitchell. Let’s get right to the news. Newsletter Go beyond the scoreboard Get the latest on L.A.'s teams in the…