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SHOHEI OHTANI


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Shohei Ohtani headlines majors' soon-to-be free agents, and there's a sizable gap to the next name

There is Shohei Ohtani, and then there is the rest of baseball’s soon-to-be free agents.

Ohtani has elbow surgery. His doctor expects hitting return by opening day '24 and pitching by '25

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani had elbow surgery Tuesday, and his doctor said he expects the two-way star will be available as a hitter on opening day next season and will return to the mound as a pitcher in 2025.

Angels star Shohei Ohtani out for the rest of the season because of oblique injury

Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani will miss the rest of the season because of an oblique injury.

Shohei Ohtani's locker has been packed up at Angel Stadium, and the Angels decline to say why

Shohei Ohtani’s locker has been mostly cleared out at Angel Stadium, and the Los Angeles Angels declined to say why.

Browns defensive star Myles Garrett chasing greatness, hoping for picture perfect season

Myles Garrett is chasing quarterbacks and greatness.

Shohei Ohtani nears return to Angels' lineup, takes swings before game against Guardians

Shohei Ohtani appears to be nearing a return to the Los Angeles Angels’ lineup after injuring his right oblique muscles in batting practice early in the week.

Say cheese: Ohtani body double finds way into Angels' team photo

It is next to impossible to replace all that Shohei Ohtani can do when standing on a baseball field, although the Los Angeles Angels did their best for a few minutes Tuesday.

Shohei Ohtani's agent says the star plans to continue as a pitcher and hitter after his elbow heals

Shohei Ohtani’s agent says the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way superstar is determined to continue his career as both a pitcher and a hitter after he recovers from his latest elbow injury.

Dodgers beat the Braves 3-1 to avoid a 4-game series sweep in a clash of the NL's best

The Los Angeles Dodgers avoided a four-game sweep with a 3-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves to complete their meeting of the NL’s top two teams.

A 2nd Tommy John rehab could be tougher for Angels' Shohei Ohtani. But it's not a given

If Shohei Ohtani has a second Tommy John surgery, it’s possible his recovery might be more difficult than the first — but not a given.

The Angels wave a white flag on their season, reportedly placing 6 players on waivers

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly placed six players on waivers.

Shohei Ohtani doubles to key 2-run inning as designated hitter vs Mets after tearing elbow ligament

Shohei Ohtani went 1 for 2 as a designated hitter with a double that keyed a 2-run inning for the Angels against the New York Mets in the first game after Los Angeles said the two-way star had torn an elbow ligament.

Ohtani to keep playing, his future and impending free agency murky after elbow ligament injury

Shohei Ohtani's sparkling future on and off the baseball field suddenly became murky when tests revealed a tear in a ligament in his pitching elbow.

Shohei Ohtani won't pitch for rest of season because of a torn elbow ligament, Angels GM says

Shohei Ohtani won’t pitch for the rest of the season because of a torn ligament in his right elbow, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian said Wednesday night.

Taiwan looks tough at Little League World Series with star Fan Chen-Jun leading the way

Kuei-Shan Little League from Taoyuan, Taiwan, has dominated its first two games of the Little League World Series and has done so in style.

Reds-Angels game is postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary. Doubleheader is Wednesday

The Los Angeles Angels’ game against the Cincinnati Reds scheduled for Monday night has been postponed due to the effects of Tropical Storm Hilary.

Detmers takes no-hitter into 8th inning, Ohtani hits 42nd homer as Angels beat Rangers 2-0

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers took a no-hitter into the eighth inning and two-way star Shohei Ohtani hit his 42nd home run as Los Angeles beat the AL West-leading Texas Rangers 2-0.

Angels left-hander Reid Detmers loses no-hit bid in 8th inning at Texas

Los Angeles Angels left-hander Reid Detmers' no-hit bid ended with one out in the eighth inning Wednesday night when Texas Rangers leadoff hitter had a double in the left-center gap.

Shohei Ohtani's 41st homer leads the Angels to a 2-1 win over the Astros

Shohei Ohtani hit his AL-leading 41st homer, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Houston Astros 2-1 to avoid a three-game sweep.

Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani to skip his next pitching start after feeling arm fatigue

Los Angeles 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 arm fatigue.

Shohei Ohtani gets his 10th mound victory of the season in the Angels' 4-1 win over the Giants

Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings of three-hit ball and got his 10th victory of the season in the Los Angeles Angels' 4-1 win over the San Francisco Giants.

Shohei Ohtani pulled by Angels after 4 scoreless innings, only 59 pitches

Shohei Ohtani has been pulled from the mound by the Los Angeles Angels after only four innings.

Acuña, Riley and Olson homer for Braves, who hammer Angels 12-5 to take series

Ronald Acuña Jr., Austin Riley and Matt Olson homered for the MLB-leading Atlanta Braves, who kept up their power barrage with a 12-5 rout of the Los Angeles Angels.

Verlander going back to Houston highlights flurry of MLB trades ahead of Tuesday's deadline

Ace pitcher Justin Verlander was shipped from the New York Mets to Houston ahead of the trade deadline, returning to the Astros after he helped them win the World Series last year.

Olson drives in 5 with 2 HRs, including go-ahead shot, as Braves sweep Brewers 8-6

Matt Olson drove in five runs with two homers, including a go-ahead, two-run blast in the eighth, and the Atlanta Braves beat the Milwaukee Brewers 8-6 to cap their sweep of the high-scoring series.

Ohtani throws 1st MLB shutout, hits 2 HRs as Angels sweep Tigers in DH team says he's staying

Shohei Ohtani threw his first shutout in Major League Baseball in one game and hit two homers in the next, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Detroit Tigers twice on Thursday to sweep a three-game series.

Angels say they won't trade Shohei Ohtani. He celebrates with a 1-hitter, 2 homers

Shohei Ohtani is staying with the Los Angeles Angels, at least for the rest of the season.

Angels going for it with Ohtani, acquire pitchers Giolito, López from White Sox for prospects

The Los Angeles Angels acquired right-handed pitchers Lucas Giolito and Reynaldo López from the Chicago White Sox on Wednesday night.

Ohtani buzz dominates MLB trade deadline, even if smaller deals are more likely

MLB’s trade deadline is rapidly approaching on Aug. 1 and with less than a week remaining, it’s sometimes hard to figure out which teams are the buyers and which are the sellers.

Shohei Ohtani homers in last home game before trade deadline as the Angels beat the Pirates 7-5

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 36th homer in the two-way superstar’s final home game before the trade deadline, and the Los Angeles Angels wrapped up a strong homestand with a 7-5 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Shohei Ohtani's next mound start for Angels moved back a day to key Toronto series

Shohei Ohtani’s next scheduled mound start for the Los Angeles Angels has been pushed back one day to Friday.

Shohei Ohtani's future is still uncertain as the Angels ponder a momentous decision

Shohei Ohtani’s future has been the talk of baseball all year long, and the forecast isn’t much clearer as the Los Angeles Angels reach the last 10 days before the MLB trade deadline.

Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time, still gets the victory in Angels' 8-5 win

Shohei Ohtani allowed four homers for the first time in his major league career while pitching six-hit ball into the seventh inning and earning the mound victory in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 win over Pittsburgh.

Shohei Ohtani allows 4 homers for the first time in his major league career

Shohei Ohtani has allowed four homers in a game for the first time in the two-way superstar’s major league career with the Los Angeles Angels.

Judge on possibility of Ohtani breaking his AL home run mark: 'Records are meant to be broken'

Aaron Judge says it would be exciting if Shohei Ohtani approaches the American League season home record the New York Yankees star set last year.

Ohtani ties score with 35th homer, Angels beat Yankees 4-3 in 10 innings

Shohei Ohtani tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run and pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic hit a game-ending single in the 10th to give the Los Angeles Angels a 4-3 win over the New York Yankees, Los Angeles trailed 3-1 when Ohtani hit a two-run drive off Michael King, then made a demonstrative flip of his bat.

Shohei Ohtani homers in 9th inning, Angels win 13-12 in 10th on Astros error

Shohei Ohtan hit his major league-leading 33rd homer to key the Angels’ tying rally in the ninth inning, and rookie Trey Cabbage scored on rookie Grae Kessinger’s throwing error in the 10th to end Los Angeles’ wild 13-12 victory over the Houston Astros.

Shohei Ohtani allows 4 earned runs, takes the loss in the Astros' 7-5 win over the spiraling Angels

Shohei Ohtani allowed four earned runs on five hits and left the mound in the sixth inning shortly before Mauricio Dubon’s tiebreaking two-run single in the Houston Astros’ 7-5 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Shohei Ohtani takes note of Seattle crowd asking for him to call Northwest home

Shohei Ohtani was the biggest star of the All-Star Game even if his appearance was rather uneventful.

Texas Rangers have 5 All-Star starters after García added along with Baltimore's Hays

Texas will become the first team in 47 years to have five position players start in the All-Star Game after the Rangers’ Adolis García and the Baltimore Orioles Austin Hays were picked to join the American League lineup as injury replacements.

Mike Trout has surgery on his broken left wrist; timetable for return unknown

All-Star center fielder Mike Trout of the Los Angeles Angels had surgery on his fractured left wrist, two days after he was injured while fouling off a pitch.

White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr. says he will participate in baseball's Home Run Derby

Chicago White Sox All-Star Luis Robert Jr. plans to participate in baseball’s Home Run Derby in Seattle on Monday.

Ohtani leaves Angels game with blister, says he doesn't plan to pitch in All-Star Game

Shohei Ohtani says he's not planning to pitch in the All-Star Game next week after leaving the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-5 loss to the San Diego Padres with a blister on the middle finger of his right hand Tuesday.

Ohtani becomes 2-way All-Star for 3rd straight year; 8 Braves selected for July 11 game

Shohei Ohtani became a two-way All-Star for the third straight year when he was picked for the American League pitching staff, and eight Atlanta Braves were chosen for the July 11 game in Seattle — the most of any team since 2012.

June's greatest Sho: A look back at Ohtani's best month in the majors

Shohei Ohtani’s walkup music most of last season was the theme to “The Greatest Showman.”.

Ohtani hits the longest home run of his MLB career (493 feet) to reach 30 this season

Shohei Ohtani has hit a 493-foot home run — the longest of his major league career — to become the ninth player to reach 30 homers in a season by July 1.

Mike Trout elected to 11th All-Star Game, 4 Texas players chosen to start

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout has been elected to his 11th All-Star Game and four Texas Rangers were chosen by fans for the American League’s lineup for the July 11 game at Seattle’s T-Mobile Park.

Ohtani still hasn't decided whether he will participate in the Home Run Derby

Shohei Ohtani already knows he is headed to the All-Star Game in two weeks.

Shohei Ohtani first AL pitcher in nearly 60 years to homer twice, strike out 10, Angels beat ChiSox

Shohei Ohtani became the first American League pitcher in nearly 60 years to hit two homers and strike out 10 batters in a game, leading the Los Angeles Angels past the Chicago White Sox 4-2 in his latest extraordinary performance.

Shohei Ohtani and Ronald Acuña Jr elected to start in MLB All-Star Game

Two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels and Atlanta Braves outfielder Ronald Acuña Jr. were elected to start in the July 11 All-Star Game at Seattle’s Safeco Field.

Freeman homers off Ohtani, and Dodgers sweep Angels with 2-0 victory

Freddie Freeman hit his 14th homer off Shohei Ohtani in the fourth inning, and seven relievers combined on a two-hitter in the Los Angeles Dodgers’ second straight shutout victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Kershaw deals, and Dodgers get 2 big breaks in 2-0 win over Angels

The Los Angeles Dodgers opened the Freeway Series with a 2-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.

Angels unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they stay in contention, GM says

The Los Angeles Angels are highly unlikely to trade Shohei Ohtani if they remain in playoff contention this summer.

Angels overcome Ohtani's rough inning for 8-7 win over A's

Shohei Ohtani earned another win on the mound despite giving up five runs in a nightmare fourth inning, and he also tripled, doubled and singled in the Los Angeles Angels’ 8-7 victory over the Oakland Athletics.

What is a sweeper? A look at the pitch taking over MLB

Move over slider, curve, slurve and screwball, there’s a new (ish) breaking ball making the rounds in the majors: the sweeper.

Shohei Ohtani strikes out 11, Angels beat Royals 2-0

Shohei Ohtani struck out a season-high 11 and allowed two hits over seven dominant innings, and fill-in catcher Chad Wallach hit a two-run homer in the Los Angeles Angels’ 2-0 victory over the Kansas City Royals.

Judge takes home run away from Ohtani in MVP robbery

Aaron Judge robbed fellow AL MVP Shohei Ohtani of a home run Wednesday night, leaping above the center-field fence at Yankee Stadium to keep the ball in the park before snatching it on the way down with his bare hand.

Ohtani homers in Bronx, 100 years to day after Ruth hit 1st

Shohei Ohtani homered at Yankee Stadium, 100 years to the day that Babe Ruth hit the first home run at the original ballpark in the Bronx.

Angels avert 4-game sweep with 5-4 victory over Red Sox

Hunter Renfroe hit a three-run, first-inning homer and Los Angeles held off the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Monday in the annual Patriots’ Day game that saw Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s pitching start shortened by a long rain delay.

Ohtani turns in another gem as Angels blank Nationals 2-0

Shohei Ohtani turned in another great pitching performance, allowing only one hit in seven innings as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Washington Nationals 2-0.

Ohtani gets pitch clock violation on the mound, at the plate

Shohei Ohtani was called for pitch clock violations on the mound and at the plate Wednesday, as the Los Angeles Angels’ two-way star made more major league history.

Ohtani drives in a run, pitches Angels past Mariners 4-3

Shohei Ohtani held Seattle to one run in six innings and drove in a run at the plate, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-3 victory over the Mariners.

Shohei Ohtani strikes out 10 in Angels' opening loss to A's

Shohei Ohtani struck out 10 over six scoreless innings in his season debut coming off the World Baseball Classic title before Oakland capitalized once he exited with Aledmys Díaz rallying the Athletics on a tiebreaking single in the eighth for a 2-1 win over the Los Angeles Angels.

Renfroe makes no-look catch in right, delighting Ohtani

Los Angeles Angels outfielder Hunter Renfroe made an amazing, no-look catch for the highlight reels on opening day.

MLB opening day offers clocks, shift bans, Ohtani and Judge

A major shift is coming to Major League Baseball, starting on opening day this Thursday.

What did players learn about MLB's new rules this spring?

Major League Baseball’s new rules package is set for its regular-season debut Thursday when all 30 teams play their first game.

MLB free agent watch: Ohtani leads possible 2023-24 class

Shohei Ohtani watch is on.

MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani's walk year

Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros’ sealed up the franchise’s second title in six seasons.

Ohtani returns to Angels camp, fans 8 in minor league game

It was back to business as usual for Shohei Ohtani on Friday.

World Baseball Classic keeps growing despite injury risks

This year’s World Baseball Classic left lasting memories, 47 games over two weeks that restored Japan’s supremacy and reinforced Shohei Ohtani’s unmatched ability while expanding the sport’s global footprint.

Japanese beating Americans in baseball is must-see viewing

Japanese television stuck to its live coverage from Miami for almost two hours after Japan beat the United States 3-2 to win the World Baseball Classic.

All-Stars of Team USA outmatched, outpitched in WBC final

Team USA fielded a World Baseball Classic roster brimming with All-Star names from Trea Turner to Mookie Betts to Mike Trout.

Ohtani fans Trout, Japan tops US 3-2 for WBC championship

Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see, leading Japan over the defending champion United States 3-2 for its first World Baseball Classic title since 2009.

Trout might not get to hit vs Ohtani in WBC championship

That matchup between Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani in the World Baseball Classic may not happen.

Ohtani, Japan rally in 9th, edge Mexico 6-5, reach WBC final

Shohei Ohtani sparked a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hit a walk-off, two-run double to lift Japan over Mexico 6-5 and into the World Baseball Classic final.

Urías leads Mexico 5-4 over Puerto Rico, into WBC semis

Luis Urías hit the go-ahead single in a three-run seventh inning that fueled Mexico’s 5-4 comeback victory over Puerto Rico to advance to its first-ever World Baseball Classic semifinals.

Spring training's loss is WBC's gain as viewership jumps

Many of Major League Baseball’s biggest stars like Mike Trout, Mookie Betts and Shohei Ohtani aren’t playing in spring training these days.

Ohtani leads Japan over Italy 9-3, into WBC semifinals

Shohei Ohtani pitched shutout ball into the fifth inning and sparked a four-run third with a bunt single, leading Japan over Italy 9-3 and into its fifth straight World Baseball Classic semifinal.

Japanese stars Ohtani, Sasaki turn Czech players into fans

There a common thread running through the World Baseball Classic when opponents face Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani and his Japanese teammates.

Ohtani long HR powers Japan; Italy advances at World Classic

Shohei Ohtani hit a three-run homer that landed just below his image on a video advertising board, sending Japan to a 7-1 victory over Australia in the World Baseball Classic.

Lars Nootbaar brings 'grind-it-out spirit' to Japan and WBC

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar has suddenly become a popular star playing for Japan in the World Baseball Classic.

Schwarber's 3-run homer sends U.S. past Britain in WBC

Kyle Schwarber launched a three-run homer, Nolan Arenado had three hits and two RBIs, and the United States overcame a slow start to beat Britain 6-2 in the World Baseball Classic opener for both teams.

Ohtani leads Japan over South Korea 13-4 at World Classic

Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled for his second straight two-hit game, and Japan overcame a three-run deficit to beat South Korea 13-4 for its second straight win at the World Baseball Classic.

Hitting technology could help baseball's struggling lineups

Major league hitters are working with the sport's brightest minds to close the gap on a technology-driven pitching renaissance.

Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball

Japanese baseball player Shohei Ohtani is arguably the game's best player anywhere.

Japan buzzing for Shohei Ohtani’s return in WBC

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar just joined Japan's national team for the World Baseball Classic but he is already a big fan of Shohei Ohtani.

Netherlands tops Cuba 4-2; Panama beats Taiwan 12-5 at WBC

The 20-team World Baseball Classic got underway after a six-year absence with the Netherlands defeating Cuba 4-2 in a Group A game in Taiwan to open the tournament.

Major league teams searching for advantages with new rules

The only certainty about Major League Baseball's new rules for the 2023 season is that everyone is going to push and pull on them in search of an edge.

Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule.

Soto, Alonso, Guerrero get big deals, 33 head to arbitration

Juan Soto, Pete Alonso and Vladimir Guerrero Jr. reached big-money agreements on one-year contracts as 170 players avoided salary arbitration with deals and 33 exchanged proposed figures with their teams.

Aaron Judge is AP male athlete of year after setting HR mark

New York Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has been voted The Associated Press Male Athlete of the Year.

EXPLAINER: Why are baseball teams spending so much money?

It has been an epic holiday season already for several major league teams and players a year after baseball trudged through an ugly labor dispute.

Judge wins AL MVP in runaway; Goldschmidt takes NL prize

Aaron Judge of the New York Yankees has won the American League MVP award, and St. Louis Cardinals slugger Paul Goldschmidt took the NL prize.

Manfred sure Mets-Yanks collusion query will find no issue

Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred confirmed Thursday that Major League Baseball is looking into potentially improper communication between the New York Mets and Yankees regarding star free agent Aaron Judge.

MLB GMs weigh bigger bets in Las Vegas than those at tables

In the hallways and meeting rooms of Resorts World, baseball general managers are starting to weigh bigger bets than the wagers placed on tables and machines in the casino downstairs.

Judge, Ohtani among 3 finalists for AL MVP award next week

Aaron Judge, Shohei Ohtani and Yordan Alvarez are the finalists for American League MVP in voting by the Baseball Writers’ Association of America.

Harper gets World Series moment while Trout's wait continues

Bryce Harper and Mike Trout both came to the big leagues in the early 2010s and have grown from teenage sensations to mature superstars.

Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown

Minnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.

Angels keep Phil Nevin as manager for 2023 on 1-year deal

The Los Angeles Angels have hired Phil Nevin as manager for the 2023 season, removing his interim title and giving him a one-year contract before the final game of the regular season.

Baseball tiebreaker games now a thing of the past

With the baseball postseason expanding to 12 teams this year, if two teams end up deadlocked for a division title or playoff spot, there will no longer be a one-game playoff to break those ties.

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