SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Shohei Ohtani doesn't want to talk about free agency. Good luck. “This is my last year and I’m aware of that,” Ohtani said through an interpreter Thursday. “As of now, I’m an Angel, and that’s all I want t...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM

Shohei Ohtani Says He's 'Not Thinking About Free Agency Right Now' The superstar stayed mum when asked about his intentions to re-sign with the Angels.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Ohtani on future: 'I haven't really thought too far ahead' TEMPE, Ariz. -- Two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani unsurprisingly was named the Angels’ Opening Day starter on Thursday, but questions about hi...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • MLB.COM

Ohtani to start opener, not thinking of free agency yet

Shohei Ohtani is concentrating on what could be his final season with the Los Angeles Angels and not on free agency next fall

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Named Opening Day starter Ohtani has been named the Angels' Opening Day starter.

Impact He'll get the ball on March 30 in Oakland and is also lined up to pitch the home opener on April 7 against the Blue Jays. The plan is for Ohtani to start on five days' rest regularly in 2023 after he made 16 of 28 starts on six or more days of rest in 2022. He actually performed better last season when going on five days' rest, posting a 1.61 ERA over 12 starts.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Angels' Shohei Ohtani addresses trade, free agency rumors Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, the 2021 American League MVP, will be a free agent after the 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NJ.COM

Angels' Mike Trout has a plan to keep Shohei Ohtani from Yankees, Mets, others Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani, the 2021 American League MVP, will be a free agent after the 2023 season.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • NJ.COM

2023 fantasy baseball rankings: Shohei Ohtani, Fernando Tatis and more Jake Ciely's 2023 fantasy baseball rankings: Shohei Ohtani in Top 15 of hitters and pitchers, Spencer Strider and more young rising stars.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Mike Trout says he'll do whatever he can to keep Shohei Ohtani with the Angels Mike Trout said during a press conference that he'll do whatever he can to keep Shohei Ohtani with the Angels, but understands Ohtani will d...

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • LATIMES.COM

Mike Trout Opens Up About Shohei Ohtani's Future With Angels Ohtani is heading into his final under contract with the Halos.

FEBRUARY 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Will make only spring start March 1 Ohtani will make his only Cactus League start of 2023 on March 1 against the Brewers, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Ohtani will make only one start in Arizona over the spring because he'll be joining Team Japan for the World Baseball Classic. The Angels are committed to having the two-way star pitch more often in 2023, and it certainly makes sense after he posted a 2.33 ERA and 219:44 K:BB over his 166 innings on top of his offensive heroics. Even in leagues where Ohtani is treated as two different players, he should go off the board early at both positions.

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Astros celebrate, Cubs-Cardinals in London mark schedule

Baseball's 2023 season begins with another celebration for the Houston Astros, and Jacob deGrom returns to New York on another big day on this year's major league schedule

FEBRUARY 13, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

2023 Rival Preview: All eyes on Shohei Ohtani as the Angels roll into another non-competitive season Over the next few weeks, we’ll look at each...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • BLUEJAYSNATION.COM

Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic

Full rosters have been announced for the WBC, which will air exclusively on FOX properties and feature several former MVPs.

FEBRUARY 10, 2023

Trout, Betts, Ohtani among 8 MVPs in World Baseball Classic

The United States’ Mike Trout and Mookie Betts, Japan’s Shohei Ohtani and Venezuela’s Miguel Cabrera and Jose Altuve are among eight Major League Baseball MVPs on rosters for next...

FEBRUARY 10, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Will Mets Pay Shohei Ohtani? The New York Mets are now known for paying players, and Shohei Ohtani will be the most coveted free agent next offseason.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Angels owner addresses Shohei Ohtani trade rumors, announces team's intentions Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani was the 2021 American League MVP and runner-up in 2022 to New York Yankees star Aaron Judge.

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • NJ.COM

Angels' Arte Moreno optimistic about re-signing Shohei Ohtani Angels owner Arte Moreno, who had not spoken to the media in any detail in nearly three years, told the New York Post on Wednesday that he w...

FEBRUARY 9, 2023 • KANSASCITY.COM

Angels' Shohei Ohtani 'excited' for 2023 season, fueled by losing AL MVP to Yankees' Aaron Judge Los Angeles Angels slugging pitcher Shohei Ohtani received 28 second-place votes in AL MVP voting.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • NJ.COM

Angels GM Perry Minasian remains tight lipped on Shohei Ohtani's future with team Minasian wouldn’t say if conversations about an extension with Ohtani have begun since owner Arte Moreno pulled the team off the market. He...

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Ohtani set for WBC in Japan, but Angels future uncertain

Shohei Ohtani’s long-term future with the Los Angeles Angels is up in the air as he heads into the final season under contract

FEBRUARY 4, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Who hit the most irrelevant home run of the 2022 MLB season?

MLB's Most Irrelevant Homer of The Year is an award sought by none and cherished by few. Here's a deep dive on how it was determined in 2022...

FEBRUARY 2, 2023

Will Moreno's decision affect Ohtani's plans? This story was excerpted from Rhett Bollinger’s Angels Beat newsletter. To read the full newsletter, click here. And subscribe to get it reg...

JANUARY 31, 2023 • MLB.COM