SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Yankees avoid Shohei Ohtani on the mound, but still see his fearsome bat at the plate Good news for the Yankees, bad news for the general baseball watching public.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • MCALL.COM

Homers in Monday's win Ohtani (hand) went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Monday's game 8-7 win over the Yankees.

Impact Ohtani crushed his league-leading 42nd homer off former teammate Andrew Heaney in the fifth inning to put the Angels back in front, 6-5. The solo blast allowed Ohtani to hit the 90-RBI mark, good for sixth-most in baseball. The 26-year-old is now slashing .264/.362/.626 and has 86 runs scored, 20 steals and 67:159 BB:K over 516 plate appearances. The question now remains when he'll be able to make his next start as a pitcher after he was scratched from his scheduled turn through the rotation Tuesday while he manages a sore right wrist. While X-rays came back negative after he was struck by a pitch Saturday, the Angels surely won't take any risks with Ohtani in September if he's less than fully healthy. The injury doesn't look to be anything that would result in him being shut down as the Angels' everyday designated hitter, however.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB awards power rankings: Shohei Ohtani's historic year has him primed for AL MVP honor USA TODAY Sports' seven-person panel picks the major awards as the MLB regular season enters its last month.

AUGUST 31, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from miffed Mets fans

Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Taillon expected to start for the Yankees against Angels

The Angels are expected to send Jaime Barria to the mound Tuesday and the Yankees will give Jameson Taillon the start

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani hits MLB-high 42nd home run, Angels beat Yankees 8-7

Shohei Ohtani hit his major-league leading 42nd home run, Jack Mayfield connected for his first grand slam and the Los Angeles Angels were able to defeat the New York Yankees 8-7

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers by Shohei Ohtani, Jack Mayfield power Angels past Yankees Ohtani hits his major league-leading 42nd homer, but Mayfield hits his first career grand slam. Both have nine homers since the All-Star bre...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

LEADING OFF: Báez, Lindor set to hear from frustrated fans

Mets fans get their say after it was revealed stars Francisco Lindor and Javier Báez were among the New York players making derogatory hand gestures at Citi Field crowds

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels star Ohtani leaves nearly all in awe, including Yanks ANAHEIM, Calif. – There are few things that can get veteran big-leaguers to act and sound like little-leaguers. Shohei Ohtani is one of them...

AUGUST 31, 2021 • NEWSDAY.COM

Angels' Ohtani will not pitch Tuesday; Trout has setback

Los Angeles Angels two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will not take the mound for Tuesday night’s game against the New York Yankees in order to give his right hand extra time to heal

AUGUST 31, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitting Monday, won't pitch Tuesday Ohtani won't pitch as scheduled Tuesday against the Yankees after being hit by a pitch on his right hand/wrist over the weekend, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports...

Impact Ohtani appeared OK to pitch Tuesday since he was listed as the probable starter by the team, but he'll instead be limited to working as a hitter for the immediate future. X-rays came back negative after being struck by the pitch Saturday, and it's unclear whether the issue will affect his next turn through the rotation beyond Tuesday. Ohtani should continue to provide plenty of value at the plate, but it remains to be seen when he'll get back on the mound.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Won't pitch Tuesday Manager Joe Maddon said Ohtani (hand/wrist) won't make his scheduled start Tuesday after being hit by a pitch Saturday, Marly Rivera of ESPN.com reports.

Impact Despite being in the lineup as the designated hitter Monday, Ohtani is apparently still dealing with lingering effects from the HBP. There's been no indication of when the two-way phenom will take the mound again, although the fact he's hitting Monday suggests he'll be pitching sooner rather than later.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go Monday Ohtani (hand/wrist) will bat second as the designated hitter Monday against the Yankees.

Impact Ohtani was struck on the right hand/wrist during Saturday's game against the Padres, but X-rays came back negative and he's ready to play following Sunday's scheduled off day. The 27-year-old is also listed as the Angels' probable starter for Tuesday's contest, so it also appears he's been cleared to take the mound.

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

MLB Weekly Roundup: Shohei Ohtani continues to break records plus Rays, Reds surge

Even as the playoff races heat up, Shohei Ohtani continues to steal the show with his exploits, Ben Verlander writes.

AUGUST 30, 2021

Yankees to face Angels on the road

The Yankees will start Corey Kluber on Monday while the Angels have yet to decide who will take the mound

AUGUST 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Padres Daily: A night featuring two MVPs? Fernando Tatis Jr. is no longer running away with National League MVP race

AUGUST 29, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

X-rays return negative Ohtani had X-rays on his right hand/wrist come back negative after being hit by a pitch Saturday versus the Padres, and he remains on track to pitch Tuesday against the Yankees, Sa...

Impact Ohtani was hit on the right hand/wrist by a pitch when he struck out during the first inning, but he never exited the contest and checked out alright after being evaluated. The 27-year-old went 0-for-4 with a walk, two runs and a stolen base -- his 20th steal of the season -- Saturday, and he'll have Sunday's scheduled off day to recover before potentially missing any action. Assuming Ohtani experiences no further issues, he should be back in the lineup at designated hitter Monday versus New York before taking the mound Tuesday.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Upton, Ohtani hit milestones in Angels' 10-2 rout of Padres

The Los Angeles Angels snapped their three-game skid with a 10-2 victory over the San Diego Padres

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

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AUGUST 28, 2021

Suarez expected to start as Angels host the Padres

The Angels are expected to send Jose Suarez to the mound Saturday and the Padres plan to give Ryan Weathers the start

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Musgrove throws 3-hitter, Padres top Angels 5-0 to snap skid

Joe Musgrove pitched a three-hitter for his first complete game since his no-hitter and the San Diego Padres snapped their four-game skid in a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Ange...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Araúz recalled, hits 3-run homer to lift BoSox past Indians

Jonathan Araúz hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning after being recalled before the game due to Boston’s COVID-19 case, sending the Red Sox to a 4-3 win over the Cleveland In...

AUGUST 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Clubs 41st homer Ohtani went 1-for-2 with a solo home run and two walks in Thursday's loss to the Orioles.

Impact Ohtani led off the game with a solo shot to right field, but that was the lone offensive highlight for Los Angeles in the 13-1 loss to the squad with MLB's worst record. The long ball snapped his six-game homerless streak, during which he struck out 10 times in 21 at-bats. Despite the Angels' disappointing season, Ohtani has cemented his name as one of the league's brightest stars, leading all of baseball with 41 homers while emerging as a bona fide ace on the mound.

AUGUST 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE