SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Angels' Shohei Ohtani to start vs. Mariners on rare six days' rest Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the Los Angeles Angels on Friday night against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., coming off hi...

JUNE 9, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Two steals in win Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a double, two stolen bases and a walk in Wednesday's 6-2 win over the Cubs.

Impact Ohtani tried to manufacture a run in the fifth inning, but he was left on third base after a walk and two steals. He's knocked five extra-base hits, four RBI and four runs scored over his modest four-game hitting streak. Ohtani continues to be a reliable five-category producer at the plate, hitting .275 with 16 home runs, nine steals, 42 RBI and 37 runs scored through 61 games. He's added a .904 OPS, 11 doubles and three triples.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Legend of 'Jactani' grows as Florida moves closer to returning to College World Series

Jeffrey Alan Caglianone is better known as Jac and playfully nicknamed “Jactani” as an ode to two-way MLB sensation Shohei Ohtani

JUNE 7, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Is Angels star Shohei Ohtani on his way out of Los Angeles?

On the "Flippin' Bats" podcast, FOX Sports MLB Reporter Ken Rosenthal discusses the latest on Shohei Ohtani's situation with the Angels.

JUNE 7, 2023

Pops 16th homer Ohtani went 1-for-2 with a solo home run, two walks and two total runs scored in Tuesday's 7-4 win over the Cubs.

Impact Ohtani has gone 10-for-27 (.370) with four homers and nine RBI over his last seven contests. The two-way star's blast in the fourth inning woke up the Angels' offense. He's posted a strong .276/.352/.552 slash line with 16 long balls, 42 RBI, 37 runs scored, seven stolen bases, 10 doubles and three triples through 60 games this season. He was back in the No. 2 spot Tuesday after a three-game stint at leadoff, but he's a good bet to have success from anywhere in the lineup.

JUNE 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rangers May Influence Shohei Ohtani Future The Texas Rangers host the Los Angeles Angels next week and that series could influence future for Shohei Ohtani.

JUNE 6, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

The hidden lives of interpreters to MLB's Asian stars: 'These guys are lifelines' Interpreters are now an integral part of daily life for some of the game's biggest stars — and speaking is only a small part of the job.

JUNE 6, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Raps four hits in loss Ohtani went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple two runs and two RBI in Saturday's loss to the Astros.

Impact Ohtani came up a homer short of a cycle, finishing with his second four-hit game of the campaign. His third-inning triple gave the Angels their first run, and the two-way star notched another RBI with a double in the seventh. Ohtani has added to his excellent work on the mound with another big season at the plate -- through 253 plate appearances, he's slashing .274/.348/.540 with 15 homers, 40 RBI, 35 runs and seven stolen bases.

JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lacking finishing move, Ohtani falls to Astros HOUSTON -- After a rare stretch of four consecutive subpar starts, two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani appeared to get things back on track with...

JUNE 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Struggles in Friday's loss Ohtani (5-2) allowed five runs on nine hits and a walk while striking out six over six innings to take the loss Friday versus the Astros. He also went 0-for-4 with a walk and two s...

Impact Ohtani couldn't get much going on either side of the ball Friday. He's had continued troubles with the long ball -- this was the fourth time in his last seven starts that he's allowed multiple home runs. In those four starts, he's given up a combined 19 runs over 23 innings. Ohtani's now gone three starts without a win, and his ERA is up to 3.30 with a 1.01 WHIP and 96:29 K:BB through 71 innings over 12 starts. The two-way star is next scheduled to take the mound versus the Mariners next week.

JUNE 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Impeccable Valdez beats Ohtani again HOUSTON -- Shohei Ohtani was no match for Astros ace Framber Valdez. Again. Valdez picked up his fourth consecutive victory by throwing seve...

JUNE 3, 2023 • MLB.COM

Jumps to leadoff Friday Ohtani is at DH and batting leadoff Friday in Houston.

Impact Ohtani is also serving as the Angels' starting pitcher Friday night against the Astros. This will be the first look at leadoff in 2023 for the two-way sensation, who had exclusively hit third in his previous 56 games. He boasts an .872 OPS to go along with a 2.91 ERA.

JUNE 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shohei Ohtani, Mike Trout put on home run show in Angels' win over White Sox

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout put on a home run clinic in the Los Angeles Angels' 12-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday.

MAY 31, 2023

Homers twice in victory Ohtani went 2-for-3 with two homers, three runs scored and four RBI in Tuesday's 12-5 win over the White Sox.

Impact Ohtani has now hit three homers in his last two games after blasting a pair of two-run shots off Lance Lynn on Wednesday. The 28-year-old Ohtani had been slumping a bit at the plate prior to his recent power surge -- he'd been batting just .148 (8-for-54) over his previous 14 contests. He's now slashing .269/.345/.538 with 15 homers, 38 RBI and seven stolen bases through 243 plate appearances this season.

MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mets are Top Team Linked to Shohei Ohtani The New York Mets have been named as front-runners in the sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani.

MAY 30, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Mets are Top Team Linked to Shohei Ohtani The New York Mets have been named as front-runners in the sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani.

MAY 30, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Mets are Top Team Linked to Shohei Ohtani The New York Mets have been named as front-runners in the sweepstakes for Shohei Ohtani.

MAY 30, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Phillies Among Top Teams Linked to Ohtani The Philadelphia Phillies are in the running for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this winter in MLB free agency.

MAY 30, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Ohtani's strong outing frittered away in sloppy extra-inning loss ANAHEIM -- Given their inconsistent rotation and the boost that he provides every sixth day, the Angels can’t afford to waste two-way supers...

MAY 28, 2023 • MLB.COM

Strikes out 10 Ohtani allowed two runs (one earned) on six hits and three walks while striking out 10 over six innings in a no-decision versus the Marlins on Saturday. He also went 0-for-4 with a...

Impact Ohtani racked up double-digit strikeouts for the fourth time this season and the first time in his last four starts. He's up to seven quality starts in 11 outings on the mound while posting a 2.91 ERA, 0.95 WHIP and 90:28 K:BB over 65 innings. Ohtani has slumped a bit at the plate lately, going just 4-for-29 (.138) with a 4:10 BB:K as a hitter over his last eight games. He's up to seven steals, 12 home runs, 33 RBI, 28 runs scored and a .269/.344/.513 slash line at the plate. Ohtani's next pitching start is tentatively scheduled for a road date in Houston next week.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Smashes 12th homer Ohtani went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's victory over the Red Sox.

Impact Ohtani clubbed a 420-foot homer in the third inning for his only hit of the night. He is on pace for his third straight season of 30 home runs or more. Ohtani has been remarkably consistent this season, as he posted an .897 OPS in April and sits at .877 for the month of May. He is on pace to top 90 runs and 90 RBI this season.

MAY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE