Shohei Ohtani closes it out as Japan edges U.S. in WBC final
MIAMI — The two teams, representing the world’s two longstanding baseball superpowers, entered the field at loanDepot Park on Tuesday night in a single file from…
What is it like for Japanese media to cover Shohei Ohtani?
Naoyuki Yanagihara’s life mostly revolves around Shohei Ohtani. If he posts on his Instagram page, Yanagihara writes about it. Everywhere Ohtani travels for baseball, Yanagihara…
Shohei Ohtani says he’s available for potential WBC final
MIAMI — Shohei Ohtani told Japanese reporters Sunday that he would be available only to pitch out of the bullpen in the World Baseball Classic final…
Shohei Ohtani and Japan beat Italy to advance to WBC semifinals
Shohei Ohtani made his presence known when he struck out the first batter of Japan’s 9-3 win over Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal…
Shohei Ohtani hits first home run vs. Australia at WBC
It seemed like all of Japan was waiting for this exact moment. Fans had been showing up early to the Tokyo Dome just to see…
Arte Moreno on why he kept the Angels, his Shohei Ohtani plans
Arte Moreno just couldn’t do it. The Angels owner, who put the team up for sale in August, told Sports Illustrated he wasn’t ready to…
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani has smooth first outing with pitch clock
MESA, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani knew coming into spring training that one of his biggest challenges would be the pitch clock. The Angels’ two-way star made…
Shohei Ohtani taking batting practice a spectacle to behold
TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani took his usual stance in the batter’s box, bat perked up, face solemn. The ball came his way and he swung,…
If Dodgers can’t get Shohei Ohtani, they might chase Manny Machado
Manny Machado’s locker in the San Diego Padres’ spring training clubhouse is prime real estate: at the main entrance, next to the three-foot tall speaker…
Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on what future holds for Angels star
TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani’s agent, CAA’s Nez Balelo, stopped by Angels spring training on Monday and chatted with general manager Perry Minasian as the first…
Will Angels trade Shohei Ohtani? 5 Angels storylines to watch
Angels catcher Max Stassi, left, talks to starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani before a game on Aug. 15, 2022. (Marcio Jose Sanchez / Associated Press) Catcher…