MLB 2023: New rules, big money Mets, Ohtani’s walk year
By RONALD BLUM - AP Baseball Writer
Baseball has transformed in the 145 days since Dusty Baker and the Houston Astros sealed the franchise's second…
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Hernández: Shohei Ohtani’s WBC dominance proves he must leave the Angels
This isn’t just about what’s best for Shohei Ohtani anymore. This is about what’s best for baseball.Ohtani can’t sign another contract with the Angels.Next winter, Ohtani has to move on,…
Shohei Ohtani’s first appearance on the mound with pitch clock goes smoothly
MESA, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani knew coming into spring training that one of his biggest challenges would be the pitch clock.The Angels’ two-way star made his first appearance as a pitcher in…
Shohei Ohtani’s agent mum on Angels star’s future: ‘There’s…
TEMPE, Ariz. — Shohei Ohtani’s agent, CAA’s Nez Balelo, stopped by Angels spring training on Monday and chatted with general manager Perry Minasian as the first day of full squad workouts…
It’s anyone’s guess what Angels’ two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s…
TEMPE, Ariz. — Everyone has theories about Shohei Ohtani.Such as how he doesn’t like the cold.Or that he appreciates how the Angels make relatively few demands of him outside of playing…
Shohei Ohtani’s agent says he’s focused on 2023 season with Angels
LAS VEGAS — Shohei Ohtani and his agent, Nez Balelo, are focused on 2023. Anything beyond next season with the Angels continues to be just wait and see.“We haven’t really given that a lot…
Shaikin: Dodgers’ closer du jour: Shohei Ohtani’s former teammate, Chris Martin
Not even half an hour had passed since the final out, and the Dodgers’ clubhouse staff had retrieved the game ball, enclosed it in a square plastic case, attached a label to the foundation…
Hernández: Shohei Ohtani’s evolution as a pitcher continues to trend upward
OAKLAND — Who was that on the mound?He looked like Shohei Ohtani.He smiled like Shohei Ohtani.He just didn’t pitch like Shohei Ohtani.In another MVP-caliber season in which Ohtani became…
Column: Angels’ Shohei Ohtani’s versatility has case for him to claim MVP…
OAKLAND — The changeup struck him above the elbow protector on his right arm.Shohei Ohtani grimaced and doubled over. The Coliseum was silent.Ohtani trudged to first base, where Seth Brown…
Shaikin: Angels can’t let Shohei Ohtani’s first no-hitter be for another…
Phil Nevin, the Angels’ interim manager, grew up in the shadow of the Big A. His father took him to see Nolan Ryan pitch.“I wasn’t at any of his no-hitters,” Nevin said.Think about that. The…