SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS

Solid Ohtani, speedy Lagares help Angels beat Rangers 2-1

Shohei Ohtani pitched six solid innings, Juan Lagares raced home from second base on a wild pitch for the lead with the two-way standout at the plate, and the Los Angeles Angels be...

AUGUST 5, 2021 • Associated Press

After two disrupted seasons, can Mike Trout still finish as the best ever?

Two seasons ago, Mike Trout was on pace to be the greatest player ever. Now his trajectory isn't so clear, Pedro Moura writes.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

LEADING OFF: Scherzer debuts for Dodgers, Ohtani pitches

Max Scherzer makes his Los Angeles debut, starting at Dodger Stadium against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Allard scheduled to start as Texas hosts Los Angeles

The Angels will start Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday and the Rangers are expected to counter with Kolby Allard

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Adell's 3 RBIs in season debut help Angels beat Rangers 11-3

Top prospect Jo Adell drove in three runs while reaching base four times in his season debut as the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 11-3

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

LEADING OFF: Scherzer debuts for Dodgers, Ohtani pitches

Max Scherzer makes his Los Angeles debut, starting at Dodger Stadium against the Houston Astros on Wednesday night

AUGUST 4, 2021 • Associated Press

Will start Wednesday Ohtani will make his next start Wednesday at Texas, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.

Impact Angels manager Joe Maddon had previously suggested that a sore thumb would prevent Ohtani from returning to the mound until at least Thursday, but the two-way star is now on track to return a day earlier. According to the Associated Press, Ohtani "felt good" while throwing before Monday's contest, which no doubt was a key factor in the decision to start him Wednesday. The right-handed hurler has posted a 3.04 ERA, 1.12 WHIP and 100:36 K:BB across 80 innings this season.

AUGUST 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Lyles expected to start as Rangers host the Angels

The Rangers will send Jordan Lyles to the mound Tuesday and the Angels will give Jose Suarez the start

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Rangers steal home in 4-1 win over Angels for 3 in a row

The Texas Rangers stole home and got their third win in a row

AUGUST 3, 2021 • Associated Press

Newcomers Gomes, Marte boost Jefferies, A's over Angels 8-3

Yan Gomes homered in his Oakland debut, fellow newcomer Starling Marte got three hits and stole three bases, and the Athletics beat the Los Angeles Angels 8-3

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Sore thumb delays Ohtani's next start ANAHEIM -- Two-way star Shohei Ohtani’s next start on the mound has yet to be determined, as he’s still dealing with a sore thumb sustained...

AUGUST 1, 2021 • MLB.COM

Won't pitch until at least Thursday Angels manager Joe Maddon said that Ohtani, who is managing a sore thumb, won't be available to pitch again until at least Thursday in the finale of Los Angeles' upcoming series wi...

Impact The injury doesn't affect Ohtani at the plate, so he'll remain in the lineup for Sunday's series finale against Oakland as the Angels' designated hitter. Before the Angels pencil Ohtani back into their pitching schedule, he'll presumably need to complete a bullpen session without any discomfort. If Ohtani isn't deemed ready to pitch in Arlington, Maddon said the right-hander could rejoin the rotation for the Angels' Freeway Series with the Dodgers next weekend.

AUGUST 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oakland Athletics to visit the Los Angeles Angels

The Angels will start Reid Detmers on Sunday while the Athletics have yet to decide who will get the start

AUGUST 1, 2021 • Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani, Jaime Barria help Angels beat A's 1-0 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Ange...

JULY 31, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Shohei Ohtani, Jaime Barria help Angels beat A's 1-0 ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Ange...

JULY 31, 2021 • THESTAR.COM

Ohtani's RBI, Barria's gem gives Angels 1-0 victory over A's

Shohei Ohtani ended a long run drought with an RBI double, Jaime Barria outdueled Cole Irvin and the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Oakland Athletics 1-0

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

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JULY 31, 2021 • FOX SPORTS

Serving as designated hitter Ohtani bat second and serve as the designated hitter Saturday against Oakland despite a sore thumb which will keep him from pitching for a few days.

Impact The Angels didn't expect the injury to prevent Ohtani from hitting, but it's still good to see it confirmed. The issue doesn't seem to be particularly serious one, as he's in the mix to start as soon as Monday.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Irvin, Athletics to take on Barria, Angels

The Athletics will start Cole Irvin on Saturday and the Angels are expected to counter with Jaime Barria

JULY 31, 2021 • Associated Press

Dealing with thumb soreness Ohtani won't start Sunday's game against Oakland due to a sore thumb, Jack Harris of the Los Angeles Times reports.

Impact Ohtani should still be available as the designated hitter in the Angels' weekend series against Oakland, but his next start as a pitcher will be pushed back after a ball hit the thumb on his throwing hand in the dugout recently. Manager Joe Maddon downplayed the severity of the issue and said the right-hander could still start Monday's game. Jaime Barria will start Saturday's contest, while Reid Detmers will make his major-league debut Sunday.

JULY 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Collects three walks, steals base Ohtani went 0-for-1 with three walks and a stolen base in Thursday's loss to Oakland.

Impact The Angels managed only three hits in the contest, so Ohtani's ability to draw free passes in the contest went for naught. Still, the two-way star managed to contribute to fantasy squads by swiping his 15th bae of the season. Over his past five games, Ohtani has drawn seven walks and stolen three bases in addition to slamming three home runs.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Sandoval expected to start for the Angels against the Athletics

The Angels will send Patrick Sandoval to the mound Friday and the Athletics plan to give Chris Bassitt the start

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Ohtani steals way into history in loss to A's ANAHEIM -- Two-way sensation Shohei Ohtani continues to do things that have never been done before in Major League history. Ohtani stole his...

JULY 30, 2021 • MLB.COM

Montas records 10 strikeouts, Athletics beat Angels 4-0

Frankie Montas struck out 10 over seven scoreless innings and Oakland took advantage of some early Los Angeles miscues in Starling Marte’s debut with the Athletics and beat the Ang...

JULY 30, 2021 • Associated Press

Homers, plates three runs Ohtani went 2-for-3 with a three-run homer, two walks, and two runs scored in Wednesday's 8-7 win over the Rockies.

Impact Ohtani reached base in all but one plate appearance Wednesday, starting with a base knock in the first. He came around to score that inning to give the Angels their first run of the game. The 26-year-old would walk twice and delivered his league-best 37th home run in the fourth. Ohtani has an extra-base hit in four of his last five games and has seven RBI over that span. He's slashing .280/.367/.591 with 37 homers, 81 RBI, 72 runs scored, 14 steals and 45:119 BB:K over 392 plate appearances.

JULY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE