LEADING OFF: Mets-Phils meet again after HBPs, Hinch vs HOU
The Mets and Phillies renew hostilities in Philadelphia only four days after their previous matchup at Citi Field, which got a little testy at the endMAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
Shohei Ohtani pitching at Fenway Park: Buy tickets to Red Sox-Angels game for as low as $14 to see Halos star pitch live Fans can buy tickets to see Angels' star Shohei Ohtani pitch against the Red Sox at Fenway Park Thursday for as low as $14.
MAY 4, 2022 • MASSLIVE.COM
Devers, Martinez homer for Red Sox in 3-hit shutout vs LAA
Rafael Devers homered, Michael Wacha pitched into the sixth inning and the Boston Red Sox beat the Los Angeles Angels 4-0MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels' Shohei Ohtani expected to get first start on Fenway mound Thursday - The Boston Globe The two-way star was in the lineup as the designated hitter Tuesday but had his pitching appearance pushed back a couple days.
MAY 4, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Cleared for DH duties Tuesday Ohtani (groin) will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and No. 3 batter in Tuesday's game in Boston, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact After checking out of Sunday's 6-5 win over the White Sox with right groin tightness, Ohtani was withheld from the lineup in Monday's 3-0 loss in the series finale. Manager Joe Maddon described Ohtani's absence as precautionary, and the two-way phenom's ability to rejoin the lineup Tuesday implies the groin issue won't prevent him from making regular starts at DH moving forward. Maddon also indicated that he's hopeful Ohtani will be able to make a start as a pitcher during the three-game series in Boston, which would come either Wednesday or Thursday.
MAY 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
This is why you can't look away from Ohtani for even a second You must stay alert when watching Shohei Ohtani throw before a game. One White Sox fan learned this lesson in a hilarious way. Prior to a re...
MAY 3, 2022 • MLB.COM
LEADING OFF: Astros' Baker goes for 2,000th win as manager
Astros manager Dusty Baker tries for his 2,000th win as a major league manager when Houston hosts SeattleMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Padres' Clevinger back after 2nd TJ surgery
Padres right-hander Mike Clevinger is set to pitch in the majors for the first time since recovering from his second Tommy John surgeryMAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch Tuesday at Fenway Park, but could still play - The Boston Globe The two-way sensation left LA's game on Sunday with left groin tightness. He pinch hit on Monday for the Angels, but the team is yet to deci...
MAY 2, 2022 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Cease, White Sox shut down Trout, Angels; Ohtani pinch hits
Dylan Cease struck out 11 to match a career best and gave up just one hit in seven sparkling innings, propelling the Chicago White Sox to a 3-0 win over the Los Angeles AngelsMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels' Ohtani doesn't start, pinch-hits day after exiting
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani was held out of the starting lineup Monday, a day after the AL MVP exited a win over the Chicago White Sox because of tightness in his groinMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MLB Top 10: Yankees, Mets cruise to the top of the rankings
The New York teams and Toronto Blue Jays emerged this week as the best of the best in Ben Verlander's MLB Top 10.MAY 2, 2022
Absence considered precautionary Ohtani (groin) is out of the lineup Monday against the White Sox merely as a precaution and is available to pinch hit, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Ohtani left Sunday's game with groin tightness, and while he initially said he planned to play Monday, the Angels will elect to take things easy with him for now. An MRI was deemed unnecessary, however, and the fact that he's available off the bench suggests he should return to the lineup soon. The Angels haven't decided when Ohtani will make his next start as a pitcher, but manager Joe Maddon suggested that he hopes the right-hander will be ready to take the mound during the team's upcoming series in Boston, according to Fletcher. Patrick Sandoval is already locked in as the starter for Tuesday's series opener, but Ohtani could be an option for Wednesday or Thursday.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Not starting Monday Ohtani (groin) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.
Impact After departing Sunday's 6-5 win over Chicago with right groin tightness, Ohtani said he would be back in the lineup for Monday's series finale, but the Angels apparently felt differently about the matter. Perhaps due to the quick turnaround of Monday's contest -- which begins at 2:10 p.m. ET -- the Angels didn't want to take any chances with the two-way star. Assuming Ohtani's groin issue is at least feeling better Monday, he should have a chance to rejoin the lineup Tuesday as a designated hitter in the Angels' series opener in Boston. He tentatively lines up to make his next start as a pitcher Wednesday.
MAY 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Judge's homers power Yanks' 9-game win streak
Yankees slugger Aaron Judge has hit five home runs in his last five games, part of a surge that’s helped New York win nine in a rowMAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels' Ohtani expects to play Monday, day after early exit
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani says he expects to play Monday, a day after making an early exit because of tightness in his right groinMAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Plans to play Monday Ohtani (groin) said after Sunday's game against the White Sox that he plans to play in Monday's series finale, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact Ohtani exited Sunday's win in the top of the ninth inning due to right groin tightness. Although he'll presumably be monitored to make sure he isn't dealing with a significant issue, the 27-year-old didn't sound too concerned about the injury, and he's optimistic that he'll be able to serve as the designated hitter Monday. However, Ohtani is also scheduled to start as a pitcher Wednesday in Boston, so the Angels could choose to exercise some caution early this week so he doesn't aggravate the issue.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Angels' Shohei Ohtani exits game vs. White Sox in ninth inning with right groin tightness Jack Mayfield pinch hit for Shohei Ohtani in a 5-0 game in the ninth inning.
MAY 1, 2022 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Trout HR, Lorenzen, Angels hold off Chisox; DH Ohtani exits
Mike Trout homered, doubled and scored three runs, Michael Lorenzen pitched into the ninth inning and the Los Angeles Angels held off the Chicago White Sox 6-5 for their seventh wi...MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani exits with right groin tightness CHICAGO -- Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani exited Sunday’s game against the White Sox with right groin tightness and was replaced by Jack...
MAY 1, 2022 • MLB.COM
Angels' Ohtani exits game with groin tightness Ohtani was removed in the ninth inning for pinch hitter Jack Mayfield. He was the Angels' designated hitter on Sunday.
MAY 1, 2022 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Exits with groin tightness Ohtani was removed from Sunday's game against the White Sox with right groin tightness.
Impact He went 0-for-3 with a walk and RBI before Jack Mayfield came on to pinch hit for him in the top of the ninth inning. Since Ohtani was serving as the Angels' designated hitter, he most likely picked up the injury while he was running at some point over his four plate appearances on the afternoon. The injury suddenly puts Ohtani's status in jeopardy for the Angels' upcoming seven-game week; the two-way player is tentatively in line to make his next start as a pitcher Wednesday in Boston.
MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Surging Halos 'feel unbeatable' after sixth straight win CHICAGO -- No Noah Syndergaard, no problem. Despite Syndergaard being scratched from his scheduled start due to illness on Friday, the Angel...
APRIL 30, 2022 • MLB.COM
