Shohei Ohtani's transportation woes push back Angels star's start
The Los Angeles Angels and superstar Shohei Ohtani learned the hard way Thursday that no matter where you go in California, you’re always go...MAY 28, 2021 • FOXNEWS.COM
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
Oakland faces Los Angeles, aims to build on Bassitt's solid performance
Oakland looks to follow up a no-hitter by Thursday starter Chris BassittMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bassitt pitches two-hitter, fans nine as A's beat Angels 5-0
Chris Bassitt pitched a two-hitter for his first career complete game, Sean Murphy hit a two-run single in the decisive sixth inning and the Oakland Athletics took advantage after...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels' Shohei Ohtani on a talent level previously only reached by Babe Ruth Shohei Ohtani hits and pitches at the highest level. Often on the same day. The Oakland...
MAY 28, 2021 • SFCHRONICLE.COM
Joe Maddon explains the bizarre reasons Shohei Ohtani missed his start Shohei Ohtani missed his scheduled start on Thursday for the Los Angeles Angels against the Oakland Athletics. Angels Manager Joe Maddon rev...
MAY 28, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Shohei Ohtani Misses Pitching Start Because of Traffic Shohei Ohtani has been unstoppable for opposing pitchers and hitters this season. But even he was no match for Bay Area traffic.
MAY 28, 2021 • SI.COM
Traffic saves A’s from facing Angels’ Shohei Ohtani A traffic jam kept the Angels’ Shohei Ohtani from making it to the Oakland Coliseum in time for his regular pregame pitching routine, and he...
MAY 28, 2021 • MERCURYNEWS.COM
Shohei Ohtani: Start delayed due to traffic on Bay Bridge Shohei Ohtani was schedule to make his seventh start on the mound for the LA Angels today. Instead, Shohei Ohtani was not able to make it to...
MAY 28, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Angels' Shohei Ohtani scratched from start because of pregame traffic Ohtani and some of his teammates had to get off their bus and onto a train to make it to the stadium for the Halos' game against the A's in...
MAY 28, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ohtani scratched from start after arrival delayed by traffic A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular pregame pitching routine so he has been scratched fr...
MAY 28, 2021 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Ohtani scratched from start after arrival delayed by traffic
A traffic jam kept Shohei Ohtani from making it to the ballpark in time for his regular pregame pitching routine so he has been scratched from his scheduled start against the Oakla...MAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Set to start Friday Ohtani was scratched from Thursday's start due to transportation issues, but will now start Friday against the Athletics instead, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register report...
Impact Ohtani was on a team bus that got stuck in traffic, so he would not have gotten to the ballpark in time to properly prepare for his start. Instead he will serve as the designated hitter and bat second Thursday, and he will be lined up to take the mound Friday.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Enters Thursday's lineup After not being in the original lineup, Ohtani will now bat second and serve as the designated hitter Thursday against the Athletics.
Impact Ohtani was scratched from his start on the mound, but he will now be a part of the lineup. He takes the place of Phil Gosselin as the designated hitter.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
LEADING OFF: Ohtani rerouted to Friday, Thor out 6 weeks
Shohei Ohtani is set to pitch for the Angels in Oakland — assuming he can get to the ballpark on timeMAY 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Won't take mound Thursday Ohtani will not be the starting pitcher for Thursday's game against the Athletics, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact There has been no explanation yet for the shift in plans, though Ohtani is also not in the batting order for the contest. Patrick Sandoval will take the mound in Ohtani's place.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Not serving as DH on Thursday Ohtani isn't in the lineup as the designated hitter for Thursday's game against the Athletics.
Impact Ohtani is serving as the starting pitcher in Thursday's matchup, but he won't be utilized as a two-way player to begin the game. Phil Gosselin will serve as the designated hitter and bat eighth.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Ken Rosenthal: Shohei Ohtani has appeared in 48 of the Angels’... - The Athletic Shohei Ohtani has appeared in 48 of the Angels’ 49 games, and manager Joe Maddon included him in his lineup four of the six times he was on...
MAY 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Oakland A’s face tough task in shutting down Shohei Ohtani Oakland A's face tough task in shutting down Shohei Ohtani in their series with the Los Angeles Angels The Oakland A's were able to avoid ge...
MAY 27, 2021 • WHITECLEATBEAT.COM
LEADING OFF: Double NY twinbill, Giants-Dodgers, Ohtani up
Both the Yankees and Mets are set to host doubleheaders in New York on Thursday after their games were postponed by lousy weather Wednesday nightMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Double NY twinbill, Giants-Dodgers, Ohtani up
Both the Yankees and Mets are set to host doubleheaders in New York on Thursday after their games were postponed by lousy weather Wednesday nightMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ward's 3-run homer, 5 RBIs lead Angels over Rangers 9-8
Taylor Ward hit a three-run homer in the first inning and had a career-high five RBIs, leading Los Angeles over the Texas Rangers 9-8 in the finale of a 10-game homestand that saw...MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indy 500 winner Sato wants third race victory and a party
Takuma Sato is trying to win his third Indianapolis 500MAY 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LA Angels: 3 MVP candidates competing with Shohei Ohtani Shohei Ohtani is the Most Valuable Player in the American League so far. The three-way player, Shohei Ohtani is tied for second in the AL wi...
MAY 26, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Two-way marvel Shohei Ohtani bypasses superstardom for something larger: Superhero status His swings are forceful but fluid. His pitches electric with ease.
MAY 26, 2021 • STLTODAY.COM
Slugs 15th homer Ohtani went 1-for-3 with a three-run home run and a pair of walks in Tuesday's victory over Texas.
Impact The two-way star crushed a three-run shot in the fourth inning, smoking a ball that left his bat at 117 mph. Per Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com, the blast was the hardest-hit homer of his career. Ohtani is tied for second in the league with 15 long balls on the season and has added 38 RBI, six stolen bases and a .269/.326/.632 slash line.
MAY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
