SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Pulled as pitcher with cramps Ohtani was removed from his start Thursday versus the Mariners due to cramping in his right hand and fingers, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ohtani began feeling the cramps in the top of the fourth inning, though he stayed in the game as the Angels' designated hitter and drew a walk in the bottom of the fourth. Then came an intentional walk, a stolen base and a run scored in the bottom of the sixth, and he also laced a single to right in the bottom of the first. The two-way superstar finished his pitching duties having scattered three hits and one walk over four scoreless frames. He struck out four.

AUGUST 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Calkins: While Angels went all-in to impress Shohei Ohtani, Mariners played trade deadline smart Their records, at this point in the season, couldn't be any closer.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Matt Calkins: While Angels went all-in to impress Shohei Ohtani, Mariners played trade deadline smart Their records, at this point in the season, couldn't be any closer.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shohei Ohtani Rumors: Dodgers' Biggest Competition Out of Running for Superstar This Offseason This was A LOT to spill in one interview...

AUGUST 3, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

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AUGUST 2, 2023

Collects 13th steal Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a stolen base in Tuesday's 5-1 loss to Atlanta.

Impact He fanned twice against Spencer Strider, with the first being the right-hander's 200th strikeout of the season, but Ohtani salvaged his night by singling and stealing his 13th bag of the year in the sixth inning, extending his current hitting streak to six games. In addition to his exploits on the mound, the 29-year-old is having the best campaign of his MLB career at the plate, slashing .304/.406/.676 -- personal bests in all three categories -- with a major-league leading 39 homers, plus 81 runs and 81 RBI through 106 contests.

AUGUST 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trade deadline selling spree turns Mets into most incomplete team money can buy

The Mets boasted the largest payroll in MLB history before their hand busted. They appear to have a new plan, but it might take them multipl...

AUGUST 2, 2023

David O'Brien: When Spencer Strider struck out Shohei Ohtani... - The Athletic When Spencer Strider struck out Shohei Ohtani for the first out of the first inning Tuesday, Strider broke the MLB single-season record he s...

AUGUST 2, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Shohei Ohtani headlines Ben Verlander's MLB team of the week

Shohei Ohtani had a historic week, crushing four home runs and throwing the first complete game of his MLB career.

JULY 31, 2023

MLB trade deadline rumors tracker: Latest on Justin Verlander, White Sox, more

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JULY 31, 2023

In Saturday's lineup Ohtani (cramps) will serve as the Angels' designated hitter and bat second Saturday against Toronto, Erica Weston of Bally Sports West reports.

Impact Ohtani has been removed from each of the Angels' last two games due to cramping in his back and both of his calves. While Ohtani may be able to play Saturday, the Angels will likely keep a close eye on him to ensure his recent cramping doesn't develop into a more serious issue. The two-way star is 5-for-18 with four homers, five RBI and seven runs scored in his last five games.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani deja vu: homer, early exit due to cramps For the second game in a row on Friday, Shohei Ohtani added to his major-league-leading home run total, then later exited early due to cramp...

JULY 29, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Offense shows up, hurlers contain Ohtani as Blue Jays take opener TORONTO -- To beat the Angels, the Blue Jays had to beat the other 25 players on their roster and just hope to contain Shohei Ohtani. The AL...

JULY 29, 2023 • MLB.COM

Battling cramps in both legs Ohtani was lifted from Friday's game against the Blue Jays in the ninth inning with cramping in both legs, Rhett Bollinger of MLB.com reports.

Impact Ohtani homered in the first inning, his 39th of the season, but Michael Stefanic pinch hit for the superstar in the ninth (representing the tying run). Angels manager Phil Nevin said Ohtani will be re-evaluated Saturday. Cramping forced Ohtani from the second game of Thursday's doubleheader as well, after Ohtani pitched a complete game and hit two homers across the twin bill.

JULY 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani hits majors-best 39th HR before leaving game in Angels' 4-1 loss to Blue Jays

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 39th home run for the Angels before leaving with leg cramps, but the Toronto Blue Jays slugged three solo homers and beat Los Angeles 4-1...

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ohtani homers in 3 straight at-bats over 2 games before being sidelined by cramps - again

Shohei Ohtani hit his major league-leading 39th home run — for a run of three homers in three at-bats over two games — before being sidelined due to cramping for a second consecuti...

JULY 29, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In lineup Friday Ohtani (cramps) is serving as the Angels' designated hitter and batting second Friday at Toronto.

Impact Ohtani was pulled from the second half of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers due to cramps, but all is well leading into the Angels' three-game weekend set versus the Blue Jays. The two-way superstar has posted a sensational 1.070 OPS with 38 homers, 80 RBI, 12 steals and 79 runs through 101 games this season. He's also pitched to a 3.43 ERA, 1.07 WHIP and 156:50 K:BB in 20 starts covering 120.2 innings.

JULY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

A word to the Wise: Only player with no-no, 2 HRs in awe of Ohtani One of the many beautiful elements of baseball is that measuring greatness isn't restricted to one stat or even one historic event. We were...

JULY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Take 5: Best players available at the deadline Scratch Shohei Ohtani from the list of players available at the 2023 MLB trade deadline.

JULY 28, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM