Slumping slugger Pujols cut by Angels, still wants to play
Albert Pujols has been cut by the Los Angeles Angels, abruptly ending the 41-year-old superstar slugger’s decade with his second major league teamMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
Shohei Ohtani's brilliance comes with familiar faults, for him and the Angels Shohei Ohtani has been, in a word, incredible this season and still has room to get better. The Angels do, too.
MAY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Los Angeles takes 4-game losing streak into matchup with Tampa Bay
Los Angeles will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Wild in five scoreless innings Ohtani completed five scoreless innings against Tampa Bay on Wednesday, allowing one hit and six walks while striking out seven. He did not factor in the decision.
Impact The two-way star appeared downright dominant at times against the defending American League champions, racking up 15 swinging strikes and limiting the Rays to only one hit (a single). However, he also threw a wild pitch and walked six batters, pushing his pitch count to 84 and contributing to a somewhat early exit. Ohtani's 2.41 ERA and 37.1 percent strikeout rate through four starts are undoubtedly impressive, but his 1.39 WHIP and 21.0 percent walk rate provide some reason for concern. Still, Ohtani is showing this season that his potential is almost boundless, making him a valuable fantasy asset as both a hitter and a pitcher. His next start on the mound will likely come at Houston near the beginning of next week.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rays rally to beat Angels after Shohei Ohtani splits Now you see it, now you don’t. That is Shohei Ohtani’s split-fingered fastball in a nutshell, the Angels right-hander using his trademark di...
MAY 6, 2021 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Fabian Ardaya: Shohei Ohtani said he came through tonight’s... - The Athletic Shohei Ohtani said he came through tonight’s start with no blister/hot spot issues and he’s confident he’ll make his next start on turn.
MAY 6, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Lowe's blast lifts Rays after chasing Ohtani For six innings Wednesday night, the Rays walked their way into scoring opportunities but could not turn them into runs. They found their wa...
MAY 6, 2021 • MLB.COM
LA Angels: Shohei Ohtani has the ‘most unhittable’ pitch in the majors Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani has become arguably the best all-around player in the majors thanks to his two-way abilities on a diamond. We've...
MAY 5, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
Pitching but won't hit Wednesday Ohtani will be the Angels' starting pitcher Wednesday against the Rays but won't serve as the designated hitter, Daniel Guerrero of MLB.com reports.
Impact The 26-year-old has served as the designated hitter while pitching this season, but he won't do so Wednesday since the Halos have a short bench with Anthony Rendon (knee) and Justin Upton (knee) banged up. Ohtani will take the mound for the fourth time this season and should return to the batter's box in Thursday's series finale.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Shohei Ohtani won’t hit tonight, Joe Maddon... - The Athletic Shohei Ohtani won’t hit tonight, Joe Maddon said, due to the club’s short bench.
MAY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
LA Angels: 3 reasons why Shohei Ohtani should be used on defense Shohei Ohtani has been called Japan's version of Babe Ruth, because he can hit and pitch. But, to truly be like the Great Bambino, Ohtani n...
MAY 5, 2021 • HALOHANGOUT.COM
When Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani needs a strikeout, he makes a split decision Of the 23 times opponents have swung at Angels' Shohei Ohtani’s splitter this season, 17 missed, five ended in foul balls, and one a weak gr...
MAY 5, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Three strikes: Atlanta Braves' Huascar Ynoa might be NL's answer to Shohei Ohtani Shohei Ohtani isn't the only pitcher who's swinging a potent bat this season. Huascar Ynoa of the Atlanta Braves is another pitcher who can...
MAY 5, 2021 • USATODAY.COM
Angels look to end 3-game skid against Rays
Los Angeles will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Angels take on Tampa BayMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: DeGrom down for bit, Soto eases back, Ohtani up
The Mets will see how ace Jacob deGrom fares this week after being scratched from his scheduled start at St. Louis when he had trouble getting loose during a pregame stretchMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Meadows hits 2 HRs, Rays beat sloppy Angels 8-3
Austin Meadows hit two homers and drove in a career-high five runs, and the Tampa Bay Rays capitalized on the Los Angeles Angels’ fielding ineptitude for an 8-3 victoryMAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday against the Rays ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday for his fourth pitching start of the season.
MAY 5, 2021 • SACBEE.COM
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday against the Rays ANAHEIM, Calif. — Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday for his fourth pitching start of the season.
MAY 5, 2021 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Angels' Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound Wednesday against the Rays Scratched from starting Monday because he was hit by a pitch in the right elbow Sunday, Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound against the T...
MAY 5, 2021 • LATIMES.COM
Set to pitch Wednesday Ohtani (elbow) is scheduled is scheduled to be the Angels' starting pitcher Wednesday against the Rays, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact The 26-year-old previously line up to start Monday but was pushed back after being hit by a pitch on his right elbow, but he'll end up taking the mound only two days later. Ohtani is serving as the designated hitter Tuesday and could do so again Wednesday despite being the starter pitcher.
MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Fabian Ardaya: Shohei Ohtani will pitch tomorrow, Joe Maddon... - The Athletic Shohei Ohtani will pitch tomorrow, Joe Maddon said.
MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Fabian Ardaya: Joe Maddon said yesterday Shohei Ohtani could... - The Athletic Joe Maddon said yesterday Shohei Ohtani could start on the mound as soon as tomorrow night. Him throwing a light bullpen today would be good...
MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could return to mound Wednesday Ohtani (elbow) will be re-evaluated Tuesday and could make his next start as soon as Wednesday, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Ohtani was scratched from his start Monday after being hit with a pitch on his right elbow the day before, but he was still in the lineup as the team's DH and clocked his ninth home run. The two-way star came out of the contest feeling fine, providing optimism that he can return to the mound soon. That return could come Wednesday against the Rays, though it could also come later in the week against the Dodgers, according to manager Joe Maddon. Regardless of the timing of his next pitching start, it appears that Ohtani's availability as a hitter won't be affected by the sore elbow.
MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cobb expected to start as Angels host the Rays
The Rays will start Shane McClanahan on Tuesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Alex CobbMAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Fabian Ardaya: Joe Maddon said Shohei Ohtani came out well... - The Athletic Joe Maddon said Shohei Ohtani came out well after playing catch today. They’ll reevaluate tomorrow and see where they’ll plug him back into...
MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
