SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Slugs two more homers Ohtani went 2-for-5 with a pair of home runs and three total RBI in an 11-3 win over Detroit on Friday.

Impact Ohtani's first homer was a two-run blast that was one of three long balls hit by the Angels in the fifth inning. In the eighth, he went deep again to register his first multi-homer game of the season. Ohtani's two homers moved him into third place in the league this season with 21, one behind both Fernando Tatis and Vladimir Guerrero. Four of Ohtani's roundtrippers have come in his past four games.

JUNE 19, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the first confirmed competitor for the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12, and others could be announced soon

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani goes into HR Derby mode as Angels rout Tigers

Shohei Ohtani celebrated his appointment to next month’s All-Star Home Run Derby in fitting style, connecting twice during the Los Angeles Angels’ 11-3 win over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani: AL MVP race tightening between Ohtani and Guerrero Jr In a world where injuries did not exist, the AL MVP race would look a lot different. Unfortunately, this world does in fact involve injuries...

JUNE 19, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM

LEADING OFF: Ohtani 1st HR Derby entrant, Buehler vs D-backs

Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani is the first confirmed competitor for the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12, and others could be announced soon

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shohei Ohtani becomes first player to commit to Home Run Derby - The Boston Globe The 26-year-old outfielder, designated hitter and pitcher has 19 home runs, three behind major league leaders Fernando Tatis Jr. of San Dieg...

JUNE 18, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM

Shohei Ohtani announces participation in 2021 Home Run Derby at Coors Field Count Rockies manager Bud Black as one of millions of baseball fans who are pumped to see Ohtani, a 26-year-old generational two-way talent,...

JUNE 18, 2021 • DENVERPOST.COM

MLB's Home Run Derby lands a big star: Shohei Ohtani announces he'll compete

Get your popcorn ready! Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani announced Friday that he'll compete in MLB's Home Run Derby.

JUNE 18, 2021

AL MVP Odds: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Favored over Shohei Ohtani in a Two-Player Race The race to be named the American League MVP this season seems to be down to two players as Toronto Blue Jays slugger Vladimir Guerrero Jr....

JUNE 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Angels' Shohei Ohtani makes history with selection to Home Run Derby Not only is Shohei Ohtani shining on the mound, he will be the first player to participate in the Home Run Derby while having made a pitchin...

JUNE 18, 2021 • USATODAY.COM

Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Announces He'll Participate in 2021 Home Run Derby Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani announced that he will participate in the 2021 Home Run Derby.

JUNE 18, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM

Shohei Ohtani to hit in All-Star Home Run Derby Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12

JUNE 18, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM

Angels Two-Way Star Shohei Ohtani to Compete in HR Derby Shohei Ohtani is currently third in MLB with 19 homers and he will become the first Japanese-born player to compete in the Derby.

JUNE 18, 2021 • SI.COM

Shohei Ohtani to hit in All-Star Home Run Derby

Japanese two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani will compete in the All-Star Home Run Derby at Denver’s Coors Field on July 12

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani announces he's in for HR Derby ANAHEIM -- Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is known for his prodigious power and has put on legendary displays during batting practice. And now h...

JUNE 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Tosses quality start Ohtani (3-1) earned the win Thursday against the Tigers after tossing six innings of one-run ball, allowing five hits and a walk while fanning five.

Impact This was Ohtani's fourth quality start of the season and all four have come over his last six outings -- plus, he's now allowed two or fewer runs in six of his last seven starts. The right-hander owns an excellent 2.70 ERA and is scheduled to make his next start against the Rays on the road next week.

JUNE 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Urena scheduled to start for Detroit against Los Angeles

The Angels will send Alex Cobb to the mound Friday and the Tigers plan to give Jose Urena the start

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani's arm, Halos' bats take down Tigers ANAHEIM -- Two-way star Shohei Ohtani seemingly does something incredible each time he takes the field. His latest feat was playing the role...

JUNE 18, 2021 • MLB.COM

Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

Shohei Ohtani yielded five hits and a run over six strong innings, and Taylor Ward hit his first career grand slam in the Los Angeles Angels’ 7-5 victory over the Detroit Tigers

JUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains in lineup Ohtani will bat second and serve as the designated hitter Thursday against the Tigers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ohtani will take the mound as the starting pitcher in the game, but he will also be in the lineup. This is the seventh time this season that he will start a game as a two-way player. Ohtani has maintained an outstanding .271/.350/.618 line across 254 plate plate appearances while also logging a 2.85 ERA and 1.18 WHIP across 47.1 frames.

JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LEADING OFF: Another injury for deGrom, Ohtani to pitch

Jacob deGrom once again has Mets fans crossing their fingers after leaving his start Wednesday with right shoulder soreness

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Angels look to end 3-game slide against Tigers

Los Angeles is looking to break its three-game losing streak with a win over Detroit

JUNE 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Watch Ohtani take mound, live on YouTube He’s arguably the biggest story in baseball right now. And on Thursday night, he’s taking center stage. Shohei Ohtani is scheduled to start...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

Is Ohtani's 100 mph velo back? Watch tonight Shohei Ohtani is one of the most fun players in baseball not just because he pitches and hits at the same time, but because he pitches 100-p...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM

MVP 'an impossible choice': Vlad vs. Ohtani The American League MVP race is shaping up to be something fierce, even if, at this point, only two players are realistic front-runners. If...

JUNE 17, 2021 • MLB.COM