SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Shohei Ohtani hit 2 more mammoth blasts. What he did next showed why he's a superstar Shohei Ohtani’s first shot set the Angels record for home runs before the All-Star break. Then he added another for good measure.

JULY 3, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Ohtani homers twice, scores winning run, Angels beat O's 8-7

Shohei Ohtani went deep twice to reach 30 home runs on the season and then scored the winning run on Jared Walsh’s two-out single in the ninth inning, giving the Los Angeles Angels...

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Another monster performance Ohtani went 2-for-4 with two homers, three runs scored, three RBI, a walk and a steal in Friday's 8-7 win over Baltimore.

Impact Ohtani's hot streak at the plate continues to terrorize opposing pitchers. He crushed his 29th and 30th long balls of the season Friday, including a two-run shot to give the Angels the lead in the fourth inning. He later walked and swiped second base before scoring the game-winning run in the ninth. The lefty slugger is now slashing .280/.364/.705 with 51 extra-base hits, 12 stolen bases and 66 RBI. Ohtani has six homers in the last five games and 13 over his last 15 appearances.

JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani blasts 29th and 30th homers of '21 On any given night, Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will make history. Friday night was the latest display of Ohtani’s record-setting power a...

JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM

Shohei Ohtani just broke one of Mike Trout's records Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani's hot streak of home runs just unseated one of Mike Trout's franchise hitting records. Shohei Ohtani...

JULY 3, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM

LEADING OFF: Schwarber gets MRI on hamstring, Brews roll

After a historic June homer binge, Kyle Schwarber’s July got off to a less promising start

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels' Shohei Ohtani could be most featured All-Star in baseball history Angels manager Joe Maddon is urging AL All-Star manager Kevin Cash to use Ohtani as a pitcher and a hitter in MLB’s midseason showcase this...

JULY 3, 2021 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Maddon supports Ohtani pitching and hitting in All-Star Game

Fans hoping Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani will pitch and hit in the All-Star Game might just get their wish

JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Pérez joins Ohtani, Mancini, Alonso, Story in Home Run Derby

Kansas City catcher Salvador Pérez will join Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels, Trey Mancini of the Baltimore Orioles, Pete Alonso of the New York Mets and Trevor Story of th...

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

First MLB All-Star Game in two years features a host of new starters

The first MLB All-Star Game in two years features a host of new starters. Jordan Shusterman analyzes the lineups.

JULY 2, 2021

LEADING OFF: Yanks limp into Subway Series, LA visits Biden

The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend Subway Series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog

JULY 2, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Major League Baseball's Thrilling, Exhilarating, Very Fun Home Run Chase

The five guys sitting atop MLB's home run leaderboard are bringing new, added excitement to the game, Martin Rogers writes.

JULY 2, 2021

Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. highlight MLB All-Star starters Starters for the Midsummer Classic were revealed Thursday after fan voting ended earlier in the day.

JULY 2, 2021 • CLEVELAND.COM

2021 MLB All-Star Game starters: Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Tatis Jr. among baseball's first-time stars The MLB All-Star Game returns after a year off because of the pandemic. On Thursday, MLB announced the starters for the game in Denver on Ju...

JULY 2, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

LEADING OFF: Yanks slump to Subway Series, LA visits Biden

The Yankees are in an unusual position entering their weekend series against the crosstown Mets: struggling underdog

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Gene McCaffrey's fantasy baseball first half surprise all-stars include two Bucs, and Shohei Ohtani in a class by himself Gene McCaffrey names his 2021 first half fantasy baseball all-surprise team, with the Angels' Shohei Ohtani earning special VIP status.

JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Yankees, Angels postponed with rain in forecast

The New York Yankees have postponed their series finale against the Los Angeles Angels because of a forecast of rain

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

San Francisco Giants' Kevin Gausman reaching bona fide ace status

In his ninth MLB season, Kevin Gausman is finally reaching his potential thanks to his splitter, Jordan Shusterman writes.

JULY 1, 2021

Angels rebound from Ohtani's rough start, beat Yankees American League MVP contender Shohei Ohtani allowed seven runs in less than an inning in his worst start this season, but the Los Angeles An...

JULY 1, 2021 • UPI.COM

Avoids loss despite awful start Ohtani retired only two batters in Wednesday's start against the Yankees, allowing seven runs on two hits and four walks while striking out one. He did not factor in the decision.

Impact Ohtani was clearly off his game in the ugly outing, as he threw only 20 of 41 pitches for strikes and issued four free passes while getting only two outs. He also hit a batter and surrendered two singles. The early exit cost Ohtani the chance to make an impact at the plate, as he was forced out of the lineup after only one at-bat. Remarkably, the seven-run implosion didn't result in a loss for the right-hander, as the Angels posted seven runs in the ninth inning to complete a comeback win. Ohtani's ERA jumped over a run from 2.58 to 3.60 as a result of the poor start, and he now holds a troubling 5.2 BB/9 on the campaign. He's been able to navigate around control issues thanks in part to a 12. K/9, and prior to Wednesday he hadn't walked more than two batters in any of his previous four contests. Ohtani will try to bounce back from the rough appearance in his next start, which lines up to come at home versus Boston early next week.

JULY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sho time in Bronx far from Ruthian: Ohtani lasts 2 outs

Fans came for Sho time, to watch Shohei Ohtani perform Ruthian feats

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Yankees, streaking LeMahieu set for matchup against Angels

Yankees, streaking LeMahieu set for matchup with Angels

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels stage wild comeback 6 hours after Shohei Ohtani exits in 1st inning Shohei Ohtani was struck for a whopping seven runs in his first career start at Yankee Stadium.

JULY 1, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

LEADING OFF: Arenado's Coors return, Ohtani back in box

Nolan Arenado will return to Coors Field for the first time since the Colorado Rockies traded the disgruntled third baseman to St. Louis over the offseason

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Walsh slams Chapman as Angels stun Yanks after Ohtani flops

Jared Walsh hit a tying grand slam off Aroldis Chapman in a seven-run ninth inning for his second homer of a long night, and the Los Angeles Angels stunned the New York Yankees 11-...

JULY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS