Why Ben Verlander respects Angels' decision to keep Shohei Ohtani, make a playoff push
Ben Verlander respects why the Angels chose not to trade Ohtani and go all-in on what may be his last season with the team, despite 23% play...JULY 28, 2023
SHOHEI OHTANI #17 - DESIGNATED HITTER - LOS ANGELES DODGERS
54 HR •
130 RBI •
.310 AVG
54 HR
130 RBI
.310 AVG
Cheers to the Angels: Why keeping Shohei Ohtani is thrilling for the rest of us
The Angels may not make the playoffs. But by hanging on to Shohei Ohtani and trading for more help, they have stared down the end of an era...JULY 28, 2023
Trade chip Lorenzen K's seven as Deadline nears DETROIT -- Michael Lorenzen battled old pal Shohei Ohtani for seven pitches in his first inning on Thursday afternoon at Comerica Park, tryi...
JULY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM
7 Shohei facts about one of the best days baseball has ever witnessed A day unlike any other for a player who is one of one. Just another day in the baseball life of the most unique player we have ever seen: Sh...
JULY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM
Bill Plaschke: By keeping Shohei Ohtani, Angels once again failing to invest in their future Same old Angels. Same old Arte.
JULY 28, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Shohei Ohtani blasts two home runs in Detroit Tigers' 11-4 loss for doubleheader sweep The Detroit Tigers were swept in three games at Comerica Park and dropped to 7½ games behind the first-place Minnesota Twins in the AL Centr...
JULY 27, 2023 • FREEP.COM
Angels' two-way star Ohtani hits two homers in Game 2 to sweep Tigers Angels star Shohei Ohtani hit two long home runs to complete a sweep of the Tigers with an 11-4 victory at Comerica Park.
JULY 27, 2023 • DETROITNEWS.COM
Expected back Friday Ohtani is expected to be in the lineup to serve as the designated hitter Friday against Blue Jays, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ohtani exited the second game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers with cramping, but the issue doesn't appear to be serious. He had an incredible day, pitching a complete-game shutout in the first contest before blasting two homers in the latter matchup before his exit.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Exits with cramping Ohtani was removed from Game 2 of Thursday's doubleheader against Detroit due to cramping, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ohtani put up a performance for the ages Thursday, pitching a complete-game shutout in Game 1 and blasted two homers during the nightcap. He seemed to be grabbing at his back while rounding the bases after his second home run and was later pinch hit for. Fantasy managers should consider Ohtani day-to-day for now.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Shohei Ohtani throws first MLB shutout, homers twice over doubleheader
Shohei Ohtani threw the first complete game of his MLB career Thursday before hitting two home runs in the second game of a doubleheader.JULY 27, 2023
Angels 'Rolling The Dice' With Shohei Ohtani For Rest Of Season General manager Perry Minasian affirmed Thursday the Angels are in win-now mode and will "roll the dice" with Shohei Ohtani this season.
JULY 27, 2023 • NESN.COM
Odds, insight on if Shohei Ohtani can break Aaron Judge's AL HR record
Can Shohei Ohtani break Aaron Judge's AL HR record by hitting 63 homers this season? Sammy P breaks down the odds and gives his thoughts on...JULY 27, 2023
Moved up to start Thursday Ohtani will serve as the Angels' starting pitcher in the first game of Thursday's doubleheader with the Tigers, MLB.com reports.
Impact Heading into the week, Ohtani had been scheduled to take the hill for Friday's series opener in Toronto, but the Angels opted to move him up a day after Wednesday's postponement created a twin bill for the series finale in Detroit. Ohtani will bat second for the Angels in Game 1, and manager Phil Nevin already indicated that the two-way superstar will serve as the Angels' designated hitter in Game 2. Ohtani should have a busy day ahead of him Thursday, and expect the Angels to get everything they can out of the pending free agent over the next two months after Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reported Wednesday that the Halos have elected to take the 29-year-old off the trade market.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Angels become buyers with Lucas Giolito trade, putting end to Shohei Ohtani speculation
By acquiring one of the most desired starting pitchers on the market, the Angels made their intentions clear: Shohei Ohtani isn't going anyw...JULY 27, 2023
Bowden: 6 trades I'd like to see happen as deadline deals start to pick up This year’s trade deadline had been quiet, which was understandable with so few sellers in the market, but Wednesday there were signs of lif...
JULY 27, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
White Sox sending Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo López to Angels in four-player trade
Hours after reports emerged that they were keeping Shohei Ohtani, the Angels have acquired starter Lucas Giolito from the White Sox as they...JULY 27, 2023
Report: Angels decide to keep Shohei Ohtani past trade deadline, push for playoffs DETROIT — Although the Angels have always been expected to keep Shohei Ohtani beyond the Aug. 1 trade deadline, Sports Illustrated’s Tom Ver...
JULY 27, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Not available for trade The Angels took Ohtani off the trade market Wednesday, Tom Verducci of Sports Illustrated reports.
Impact After weeks of speculation ahead of the August 1 trade deadline, it appears Ohtani will stay put in Anaheim as the Angels look to contend for a playoff spot. Although Ohtani is currently having his worst statistical season on the mound (3.71 ERA, 1.12 WHIP), he's been a nightmare for opposing pitchers while slashing .299/.398/.668 with 36 homers and 77 RBI.
JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting early game Thursday Ohtani will start the first game of Thursday's doubleheader against the Tigers, Sam Blum of The Athletic reports.
Impact Ohtani had been lined up to work Friday's series opener against the Blue Jays, but the Angels will move him up a day following Wednesday's rainout in Detroit. It's a far more favorable matchup for the two-way superstar. Patrick Sandoval will work the nightcap of Thursday's twin-bill at Comerica Park and Chase Silseth will likely get the nod Friday versus Toronto.
JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
A slow trade market? Blame Ohtani The status of the game's most magnetic attraction is having a far-reaching impact. Here's what we're hearing from front-office execs.
JULY 26, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Cody Bellinger's next team odds, including Phillies, Yankees, Astros
Which team will land Cody Bellinger? FOX Sports MLB Analyst and Flippin' Bats podcast host Ben Verlander gives his thoughts on Bellinger's p...JULY 26, 2023
Why Angels can't trade Shohei Ohtani amid epic season, playoff chase
Should the playoff-starved Angels trade MLB's most talented player, perhaps ever, in his best season but also his walk year, for the biggest...JULY 26, 2023
Shohei Ohtani trade proposals: Ben Verlander picks favorite among 12 teams
Who could offer the best trade package for Shohei Ohtani? Ben Verlander examines 12 proposals from our MLB staff and reveals his top choice.JULY 26, 2023
