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Mike Ford #36 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates his solo home run with third base coach Mike Gallego #86 against the New York Yankees in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 29, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels returns to the dugout after a ground out in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 6, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani's Agent Confirms His 2024 Status

The Los Angeles Angels have lost a major opportunity this season. Two-way star Shohei Ohtani is having one of the best seasons in MLB history and the team has nothing to show for it. Ohtani has dominated all season long both at the plate and on the mound. Unfortunately, he suf

Jarrett Prendergast • 17 hours ago

Luis Rengifo #2 of the Los Angeles Angels strikes out in the eighth inning against the Texas Rangers at Globe Life Field on August 15, 2023 in Arlington, Texas.

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Angels Insider Calls Out The Struggling Team

The Los Angeles Angels have a 68-83 record as of Wednesday afternoon. You would think they have been losing all year long, but that isn't true. They actually had a positive record when they made all those acquisitions at the deadline in early August. Things haven't gone their

Andres Chavez • 19 hours ago

Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after throwing to second base to throw out Cade Marlowe #18 of the Seattle Mariners on a steal attempt during the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 3, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani Sent Out A Message Following Surgery

The writing was on the wall for some time now: due to a torn UCL and a strained oblique, it was clear that Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani wasn't healthy enough to play. And, since his team wasn't really in contention anymore, Ohtani was shut down. Still, he is one of the m

Andres Chavez • 20 hours ago

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Mike Trout And Shohei Ohtani Headline Frustrating MLB List

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels on deck as Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels runs past during a 4-3 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays in the 2023 home opener at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 07, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Jarrett Prendergast • 2 days ago It seems like every MLB season, something always seems to go wrong for the Los Angeles Angels. There may not be a more frustrating team in baseball than them. Each season, they come into the year with expectations of making the playoffs. But, every season they end with nothing

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a home run against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 16, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Odds Shows An Impending Win For Shohei Ohtani

Andres Chavez • 2 days ago

Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after throwing to second base to throw out Cade Marlowe #18 of the Seattle Mariners on a steal attempt during the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 3, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani Made History In Limited Time

Jarrett Prendergast • 3 days ago

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 29, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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The Angels Continue A Sad MLB Streak

Andres Chavez • 3 days ago

Interim manager Phil Nevin #88 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on prior to the game against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 16, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

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Angels Insider Notes A New Team Strategy

Andres Chavez • 6 days ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Angels Insider Notes Shohei Ohtani's Ongoing Absence

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

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Angels Insider Notes Shohei Ohtani's Ongoing Absence

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago The last time Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani started a game as a pitcher was on August 23. Likewise, the last time he took the field as a designated hitter was on September 3. 10 days have come and gone, and the 2021 (and likely 2023) AL MVP hasn't appeared in a game.…

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels walks back to the dugout against the Oakland Athletics at RingCentral Coliseum on April 02, 2023 in Oakland, California.

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Fans React To Shocking Mike Trout Update

Andres Chavez • 1 week ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 is congratulated by Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels after he scored against the Oakland Athletics in the third inning at RingCentral Coliseum on April 01, 2023 in Oakland, California.

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The Angels Have A Brutal Record With Their 2 Legends

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after throwing to second base to throw out Cade Marlowe #18 of the Seattle Mariners on a steal attempt during the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 3, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani Remains Atop Elite MLB Award List

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 04, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Randal Grichuk Keeps Producing Amid Awkward Situation

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

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Randal Grichuk Keeps Producing Amid Awkward Situation

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fourth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 04, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Angels outfielder Randal Grichuk has a $9.3 million salary this season. He started the year with the Colorado Rockies, but was a deadline acquisition by the Angels back when they were actually in contention. That's not the case anymore, and the Angels placed the playe

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The Angels Keep Limping Toward The Finish Line

Aaron Loup #28 of the Los Angeles Angels in the eighth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 05, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago The Los Angeles Angels are playing without Mike Trout. They waived Randal Grichuk, Matt Moore, Reynaldo Lopez, Lucas Giolito and several other deadline acquisitions. Shohei Ohtani is not pitching because of an elbow injury and has been affected by an oblique ailment in the last c

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 04, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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Angels Manager Reveals Shohei Ohtani Injury Status

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels returns to the dugout after a ground out in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 6, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Angels Insider Shares Vague Shohei Ohtani Injury Update

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Video Shows Latest Shohei Ohtani Injury Concern

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Manager Phil Nevin #88 of the Los Angeles Angels walks on the field before the game against the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on April 18, 2023 in the Bronx borough of New York City.

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Angels Insider Highlights Latest Low For The Franchise

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels returns to the dugout after a ground out in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 6, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani Matched An Elite Mark While Injured

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago

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Shohei Ohtani Matched An Elite Mark While Injured

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels returns to the dugout after a ground out in the eighth inning against the Seattle Mariners at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 6, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Andres Chavez • 2 weeks ago Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani keeps getting records even when he is limited by injury. Due to an elbow injury, he has been ruled out as a pitcher for the remainder of the season. However, that doesn't mean he can't keep contributing as a hitter or, in this case, as a base

Manager Phil Nevin of the Los Angeles Angels looks on prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on August 1, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Stat Highlights A Historically Bad August For The Angels

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels during game two of a doubleheader at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 19, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Randal Grichuk Had An Awkward Night With The Angels

Andres Chavez • 3 weeks ago

Reynaldo Lopez #41 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts at the conclusion of the 4-1 victory over the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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MLB Insider Explains The Angels Waiver Wire Situation

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Lucas Giolito #24 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the bottom of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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MLB Insider Reveals Shocking Angels Update

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

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MLB Insider Reveals Shocking Angels Update

Lucas Giolito #24 of the Los Angeles Angels throws a pitch in the bottom of the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on August 28, 2023 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago On Tuesday, the Los Angeles Angels made some shocking moves. At the trade deadline, the team was very busy and went all-in to build a contending ballclub around Shohei Ohtani in what could very well be his final season in a Halos uniform. They added Lucas Giolito, Reynaldo Lopez,

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Joe Maddon Discusses Potential Rehab Journey For Shohei Ohtani

Manager Joe Maddon #70 takes out Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels in the fifth inning against the Houston Astros on Opening Day at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on April 07, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago Joe Maddon is one of only a few men who has had the pleasure of managing Shohei Ohtani. Maddon managed the Los Angeles Angels from 2020-22 and bore witness to two of the greatest seasons of Ohtani's career. Ohtani earned American League MVP honors in 2021. Recently, it was lea

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels speaks to the media during Gatorade All-Star Workout Day at T-Mobile Park on July 10, 2023 in Seattle, Washington.

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MLB Insider Weighs In On Shohei Ohtani's Injury

Curt Bishop • 3 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels after hitting a two-run home run against the New York Yankees in the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 17, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Shohei Ohtani Can Still Set A New Angels Record This Season

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after getting a strike by relief pitcher Andres Munoz #75 of the Seattle Mariners during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 5, 2023 in Anaheim, California. Mariners defeated the Angels, 3-2.

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Shohei Ohtani May Have Already Lost A Large Fortune

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels hits a home run in the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards on May 18, 2023 in Baltimore, Maryland.

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MLB Insider Reveals Short-Term Shohei Ohtani Plan

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts on the mound after hitting Wilmer Flores of the San Francisco Giants with a pitch in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 9, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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Buster Olney Discusses Ramifications Of Shohei Ohtani's Injury

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

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Buster Olney Discusses Ramifications Of Shohei Ohtani's Injury

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts on the mound after hitting Wilmer Flores of the San Francisco Giants with a pitch in the sixth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 9, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, who will hit the open market this coming offseason, was set to command a massive payday. Being both a slugger and a hurler, Ohtani was going to be a historically expensive signing for any team. While he'll still command a big contract, thing

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches during the first inning of a game against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 04, 2023 in San Diego, California.

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MLB World Reacts To Crushing Shohei Ohtani News

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts after throwing to second base to throw out Cade Marlowe #18 of the Seattle Mariners on a steal attempt during the second inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 3, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

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MLB Analyst Highlights A Must-See Shohei Ohtani Record

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates a 8-3 win against the Texas Rangers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on October 02, 2022 in Anaheim, California.

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Latest Mike Trout Update Spells Total Doom For The Angels

Andres Chavez • 4 weeks ago

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

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Shohei Ohtani Remained A Fierce Competitor Amid Injury News

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago

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Shohei Ohtani Remained A Fierce Competitor Amid Injury News

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels warms up prior to the game against the Atlanta Braves at Truist Park on July 31, 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia.

Curt Bishop • 4 weeks ago On Wednesday, the Los Angeles Angels received brutal news concerning their two-way superstar in Shohei Ohtani. The veteran right-hander left his start in Game 1 of Wednesday's doubleheader against the Cincinnati Reds with an apparent elbow injury. Unfortunately, it was later reve