SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Junk expected to start for Los Angeles against Texas

The Angels will roll out Janson Junk to the mound Sunday and the Rangers plan to give Taylor Hearn the start

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Two hits, homer Ohtani went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and was caught stealing in a 4-1 win over Texas on Saturday.

Impact One night after getting the win on the mound, Ohtani extended Los Angeles' lead to 4-0 with a 426-foot bomb to right off Texas starter Kolby Allard in the sixth inning and later singled in the eighth but was caught stealing second. The phenom's MLB-leading 43rd long ball snapped an 0-for-10 skid at the plate, though his ninth caught stealing also leads the majors.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits MLB-high 43rd HR, Suarez CG as Angels beat Texas

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 43rd home run and Jose Suarez pitched a five-hitter, leading the Los Angeles Angels to a 4-1  win over the Texas Rangers

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grandal, Chisox hold on 10-7; Royals' Perez reaches 40 HRs

Yasmani Grandal went 3 for 3 with a home run and four RBIs as the Chicago White Sox built a big lead and then held off Salvador Perez and the Kansas City Royals 10-7

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Whiffs eight in win Ohtani (9-1) allowed two earned runs on seven hits and two walks while striking out eight across seven innings, earning the win over the Rangers on Friday. He went 0-for-4 from the...

Impact Ohtani surrendered a two-run homer in the second inning to Jason Martin that tied the game. However, the Angels regained the lead as Ohtani fired five shutout innings before being relieved in the eighth. It appears his hand/wrist injury didn't affect him as he threw 117 pitches in his outing. The 26-year-old has a 2.97 ERA and 1.07 WHIP with a 10.8 K/9. In addition, he is slashing .258/.358/.612, leading MLB with 42 home runs.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Suarez expected to start as Los Angeles hosts Texas

The Angels are expected to send Jose Suarez to the mound Saturday and the Rangers plan to give Kolby Allard the start

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani enhances his AL MVP case in Angels' win ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani probably already has the American League MVP award locked up. He still leads all of baseball in home runs, w...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Shohei Ohtani enhances his AL MVP case in Angels' win ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani probably already has the American League MVP award locked up. He still leads all of baseball in home runs, w...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ohtani wins 9th on career-high 117 pitches ANAHEIM -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani showed he's not dealing with any fatigue in September, as he threw a career-high 117 pitches agai...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ohtani strikes out 8 on 117 pitches, Angels beat Rangers 3-2

Shohei Ohtani allowed two runs, struck out eight and threw a stateside career-high 117 pitches in seven innings, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 3-2

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani throws career-high 117 pitches in Angels' victory Ohtani exceeds 100 pitches for just the second time this season and the fourth time in his career, reaching 100 mph while going seven inning...

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

What we learned in August: Three under-30 future Hall of Famers, classic wild card races, and awe for Shohei Ohtani The Rays are gonna Ray, the Mets are gonna Mets, and Bryce Harper, Juan Soto and Wander Franco are gonna go to Cooperstown.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Otto expected to start for the Rangers against Angels

The Rangers will start Glenn Otto on Friday while the Angels are expected to counter with Shohei Ohtani

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Dodgers visit Giants for big 3-game series

The Giants and Los Angeles Dodgers are tied for first in the NL West heading into their weekend series in San Francisco

SEPTEMBER 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gerrit Cole fans 15, Yankees beat Angels 4-1 to end skid

The New York Yankees snapped their four-game losing streak with a 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels

SEPTEMBER 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies fall behind early, score 5 in 9th to beat Rangers

Brendan Rodgers’ two-run double put Colorado ahead during a five-run ninth inning, and the Rockies rallied from an early 5-0 deficit to beat the Texas Rangers 9-5

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoining rotation Friday Ohtani (hand/wrist) will serve as the starting pitcher Friday against the Rangers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ohtani had Tuesday's scheduled start pushed back after being hit by a pitch in the right hand/wrist over the weekend, but he completed a bullpen session Wednesday and has been cleared to rejoin the rotation. It never appeared to be a serious issue, as the 27-year-old remained in the lineup as the designated hitter the past couple days. He'll bat second in Wednesday's series finale against the Yankees.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Throwing bullpen Wednesday Ohtani (hand/wrist) threw a bullpen session Wednesday, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.

Impact Ohtani was unable to start as a pitcher Tuesday after he was hit by a pitch on his right hand/wrist. However, he's remained in the lineup as a designated hitter, and he hit his 42nd home run of the season Monday. He tentatively lines up to start Saturday's game at home against the Rangers as a pitcher, but more clarity regarding his status will likely be revealed based on how he feels after Wednesday's throwing session.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

All the MLB series to watch in September — for good and for bad

September brings a host of matchups worth watching, whether for playoff spots or draft picks. Jordan Shusterman breaks it down.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021

Scores twice, swipes two bags Ohtani went 0-for-2 with two walks, two stolen bases and two runs scored in Tuesday's 6-4 win over the Yankees.

Impact Ohtani didn't get any hits Tuesday, but he reached twice via walk and made an impact with his baserunning. He stole second in the fourth inning and stole home in the fifth. The 26-year-old is now tied for six in all of baseball with 22 steals. In addition, he still leads MLB with 42 long balls and is seventh with 90 RBI.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani Stole Home Shohei Ohtani stole two bases on Tuesday night during the Los Angeles Angels, 6-4, win over the New York Yankees. One of those bases was hom...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

Cole scheduled to start for New York against Los Angeles

The Yankees will start Gerrit Cole on Wednesday and the Angels are expected to counter with Packy Naughton

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

The San Diego Padres, a no-hitter and Shohei Ohtani: Joe Musgrove joins 'Flippin' Bats'

Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove discusses playing for his hometown team, throwing a no-hitter, his star teammate and more!

SEPTEMBER 1, 2021