SEPTEMBER 17, 2020 • LATIMES.COM
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
Shohei Ohtani is still trying to put his swing together The Angels star is spending more time on the bench than in the lineup as he struggles to end season-long slump.
Sits against southpaw Ohtani isn't in Wednesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Impact With left-hander Caleb Smith taking the mound for Arizona on Wednesday, Ohtani will take a seat for the fourth consecutive game. Albert Pujols will take over as the designated hitter once again.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bundy expected to start as Angels host the Diamondbacks
The Diamondbacks will start Caleb Smith on Wednesday while the Angels are expected to counter with Dylan BundySEPTEMBER 16, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench against lefty Ohtani isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Diamondbacks.
Impact Ohtani will take a seat for the third consecutive game, but his absence Tuesday was to be expected with southpaw Madison Bumgarner starting for Arizona. Albert Pujols will serve as the designated hitter in his place.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Bumgarner scheduled to start for Diamondbacks at Angels
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Pujols hits homer No. 660 as Angels rally to beat Rox 5-3
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Sitting against righty Ohtani is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rockies, Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact The lefty-hitting Ohtani's move to the bench Saturday's game wasn't much of a surprise with a southpaw (Kyle Freeland) on the hill for Colorado, but his absence from Sunday's lineup is more conspicuous with a right-hander (Ryan Castellani) starting. With an off day coming Monday, Angels manager Joe Maddon may just have wanted to give Ohtani a more extended breather due to his rough start to September. Ohtani is slashing .192/.300/.192 with eight strikeouts in 26 at-bats on the month.
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Castellani scheduled to start as Colorado hosts Los Angeles
The Angels will start Andrew Heaney on Sunday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Ryan CastellaniSEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits against southpaw Ohtani is not starting Saturday against lefty Kyle Freeland and the Rockies, Maria Torres of the Los Angeles Times reports.
Impact Ohtani hits the bench for the second time in the last three games, though he's sat quite frequently against lefties this season, so it's not particularly surprising to see him on the bench here. It's been a very disappointing year at the plate for the 26-year-old, who's hitting just .189/.287/.348 in 150 plate appearances. Albert Pujols will serve as the designated hitter Saturday.
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Barria scheduled to start for Los Angeles against Colorado
The Angels will start Jaime Barria on Saturday and the Rockies are expected to counter with Kyle FreelandSEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Los Angeles visits Colorado, aims to build on Bundy's solid showing
Los Angeles looks to follow up a strong outing by Thursday starter Dylan BundySEPTEMBER 11, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Home runs by Trout, Walsh power Angels past Rangers 6-2
Mike Trout hit his major league-leading 16th home run, a 449-foot drive into the second deck in left field, and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Texas Rangers 6-2 to avoid being swe...SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sitting Thursday Ohtani is not in Thursday's lineup against the Rangers.
Impact He is usually in the lineup against righties, so it's a little odd that he will sit this one out with Kyle Gibson on the hill for Texas, but Mike DiGiovanna of the Los Angeles Times reports that it's just a regular day off. Matt Thaiss gets the start at designated hitter and will bat second.
SEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Kiner-Falefa takes 12-game hit streak into matchup with Angels
Texas' Kiner-Falefa puts 12-game hit streak on the line against AngelsSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kiner-Falefa gets 4 hits, leads Rangers over Angels 7-3
Rangers third baseman Isiah Kiner-Falefa has a 12-game hitting streak after matching his career high with four hits in a 7-3 win over the Los Angeles AngelsSEPTEMBER 10, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Swipes another bag Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in a loss to Texas on Tuesday.
Impact Lots of things have gone wrong for Ohtani this season -- in addition to getting hurt again on the mound, he has posted a subpar .194 batting average -- but the slugger has at least been able to flash his ability on the basepaths, going a perfect 7-for-7 in stolen base attempts to tie for 10th-most in the league. He has been especially proficient in the that category of late, swiping five bags over his last 11 games.
SEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rangers play the Angels after Lynn's solid outing
Texas looks to follow up a dominant outing by Tuesday starter Lance LynnSEPTEMBER 9, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers take 6-game skid into matchup with Angels
Texas is looking to snap its six-game losing streak with a win over Los AngelesSEPTEMBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat for finale Ohtani is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.
Impact The Angels are facing a lefty (Framber Valdez) and just played a doubleheader Saturday, so it seems like a decent time to get Ohtani a rest. Ohtani has mostly struggled at the dish this season with a .192/.297/.367 batting line, and it's fair to wonder if the strained flexor pronator mass is playing a part.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Slumping Astros look to stop 3-game losing streak against Angels
Houston will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Astros take on Los AngelesSEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out of lineup for nightcap Ohtani is not in the lineup for Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader with the Astros.
Impact Ohtani was productive in Saturday's opening game, going 1-for-3 with an RBI, a run, a walk and a stolen base, but manager Joe Maddon will not overextend his regular designated hitter, and will use Mike Trout in that spot for the second end of the twin bill.
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Trout's 300th sets club HR mark, Angels take 2 from Astros
Anthony Rendon hit a three-run homer in the seventh inning, Albert Pujols drove in three runs and the Los Angeles Angels rallied for a 7-6 victory over the Houston Astros to sweep...SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout hits 300th homer, Angels rally to take 2 from Astros
SEPTEMBER 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Trout ties Angels' HR record, then scores winning run
Mike Trout tied the Angels’ record for career home runs in the first inning and scored the winning run in the 11th as Los Angeles beat the Houston Astros 6-5SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ohtani believes he can play OF 'right now' but focused on return to mound Los Angeles Angels phenom Shohei Ohtani believes he could immediately help his team on the diamond despite recovering from a forearm strain....
SEPTEMBER 5, 2020 • THESCORE.COM
