Shohei Ohtani’s quality start lifts Angels to win over Twins
There were no fancy records or flashy numbers. No momentum-changing hits or towering home runs. In Shohei Ohtani’s start against the Minnesota Twins on Sunday…
Shohei Ohtani makes more history in Angels’ win over Orioles
BALTIMORE — Shohei Ohtani made more history Monday night, becoming the first starting pitcher since 1964 to reach base five times in a game as the…
Shohei Ohtani passes Babe Ruth’s career pitching strikeouts
It took less than two innings and just 26 pitches for Shohei Ohtani to surpass yet another career achievement by Babe Ruth. In the Angels’…
Angels’ rotation still seeks progress outside of Shohei Ohtani
Through seven starts this season, Shohei Ohtani has continued to chase history. He has a top 20 earned-run average of 2.54, leads the American League…
Shohei Ohtani’s seventh home run of 2023 powers Angels past Brewers
MILWAUKEE — Shohei Ohtani hit a third-inning drive to center field, a no-doubt home run. “I kept waiting for it to hit somewhere up on the…
Shohei Ohtani’s bid for cycle falls short but Angels beat Athletics
Shohei Ohtani was his usually brilliant self on the mound Thursday, until a pitch com issue led to an uncharacteristic unraveling that gave away a…
Shohei Ohtani, Brandon Drury lead Angels to rout over Athletics
Patrick Sandoval’s outing against the Oakland Athletics on Wednesday was much improved from his last start in New York. Pitching the deepest he has in…
Shohei Ohtani puts up 11-strikeout performance in Angels’ win
Shohei Ohtani is the master of backing up his words. Last week, Ohtani said that he wanted to pitch more 1-2-3 innings and that he…
Q&A: Shohei Ohtani shares his thoughts on Yankee Stadium
NEW YORK — Shohei Ohtani broke with tradition at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday, honoring requests from New York and California media to alter his routine. Ohtani…
Shohei Ohtani and Hunter Renfroe lead Angels to win over Red Sox
BOSTON — Hunter Renfroe hit a three-run, first-inning homer and the Angels held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day…
Shohei Ohtani lawyers file for his dismissal from FTX lawsuit
Shohei Ohtani should be dismissed from a lawsuit alleging his endorsement of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, his attorneys argued in a court filing Friday.…
Shohei Ohtani makes Angels an international tourist attraction
The sign was written by hand, with love, not on an enormous poster but on a sheet torn from a notebook. “We’re here on our…
MLB official: Shohei Ohtani could get a record $600 million deal
Shohei Ohtani added another unprecedented bulletpoint to his resume Wednesday, becoming the first player in Major League Baseball history called for a pitch clock violation…
Shohei Ohtani reveals new glove design based on WBC prototype
Shohei Ohtani has been pitching with something new this year. The two-way star started sporting a new custom-made glove created by Wilson and New Balance.…
Shohei Ohtani drives in a run, pitches Angels past Mariners
SEATTLE — Shohei Ohtani held Seattle to one run in six innings and drove in a run at the plate, leading the Angels to a 4-3…
Shohei Ohtani’s homer helps lift Angels past Mariners
SEATTLE — Shohei Ohtani hit his second home run of the season, Taylor Ward added a two-run shot in the eighth inning and the Angels beat…
MLB opening day winners and losers: Yankees, Shohei Ohtani shine
Sure, it’s no time for sweeping declarations or enduring truths. We’ve got seven months for those, after all.But Major League Baseball’s opening day can offer…
Surprise! Shohei Ohtani is MLB’s highest-compensated player
Shohei Ohtani might secure the richest contract in baseball history next winter, but his 2023 earnings will set a record for any baseball player in…
Shohei Ohtani says focus remains on winning title with Angels
TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani was back in a game setting, pitching against the Arizona Diamondbacks’ High A club on a practice field at Angels spring…
Hernández: Shohei Ohtani’s WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels
This isn’t just about what’s best for Shohei Ohtani anymore. This is about what’s best for baseball. Ohtani can’t sign another contract with the Angels.…