Mike Trout Shares Touching Message After Team USA’s WBC Final Loss The Team USA star posted a heartfelt message after the loss to Japan on Tuesday night. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
The Angels should be embarrassed after Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s epic showdown in the WBC final The Angels' failures with two generational players were on display for all the world to see. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023
Lucy Liu and Drew Barrymore reveal truth behind iconic Charlie’s Angels fight scene ‘I remember eight hours a day training five days a week,’ Liu recalled The Independent UK · Mar 22, 2023
SI:AM | It Doesn’t Get Any Better Than Ohtani vs. Trout That lived up to the hype. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
Pedro Martinez Delivered Powerful Message to Shohei Ohtani After WBC Final What a special moment. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
Mike Trout’s ‘He won Round 1’ quote about Shohei Ohtani had MLB fans pondering free agency The next WBC isn't until 2026. What does Trout know? USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 22, 2023
2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9. The Japan News/Yomiuri · Mar 22, 2023
The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered. “Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.” Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
Japan Beats USA in Thrilling Ending to WBC Championship In a moment that seemed scripted, Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out and won tournament MVP honors. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
Shohei Ohtani had a Priceless Reaction to Striking Out Mike Trout What a way for the WBC to end. Sports Illustrated · Mar 22, 2023
Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic teases Miami’s potential to support game. Now Marlins must step up. MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic hosted by Miami has seen a packed stadium rocking with excitement this month, before and including the United States facing Japan in the championship game Tuesday night. Miami Herald · Mar 22, 2023
'He has changed my life completely.' What it's like covering Shohei Ohtani. Naoyuki Yanagihara's life mostly revolves around Shohei Ohtani. Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023
The Two Best Players in Baseball Finally Get to Play in a Game That Matters The WBC has done what in five seasons the Angels could not for Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, and we can’t wait to watch. Sports Illustrated · Mar 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout playing in WBC Final had MLB fans referencing the same hilarious Angels meme Whose Tungsten Arm O'Doyle curse is stronger? USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 21, 2023
Los Angeles Times · Mar 21, 2023 Bill Shaikin: The first two stadium deals collapsed. Why would the Angels and Anaheim try again? The Curse of Harry Sidhu was born on May 24, 2022. That was the day the Anaheim City Council unanimously voted to kill a deal that would have anchored the Angels in town for decades and allowed their owner to build an urban village around Angel Stadium.
Bangkok Post · Mar 20, 2023 Bangkok United remain in T1 title picture Bangkok United edged BG Pathum United 1-0 in Thai League 1 on Sunday night to keep alive their slim hopes of winning the title.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 18, 2023 Benji Gil has never been offered an MLB manager job. He's determined to change that. PHOENIX — Benji Gil didn't hold back. When asked about the World Baseball Classic's decision to move up Mexico's quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico to Friday, the Mexico manager bluntly contended that it was unfair.
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023 Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…
Los Angeles Times · Mar 16, 2023 'We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals. Shohei Ohtani made his presence known when he struck out the first batter of Japan's 9-3 win over Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game Thursday, but that wasn't his most exciting strikeout of his outing.
Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023 Robbie Ray is throwing gas again, and he has Mariners camp buzzing PEORIA, Ariz. — Fighting for the franchise's first playoff berth in two decades, the Mariners did not play well on their final road trip of the 2022 season. They lost seven of 10 games to the likes of the Angels, A's and Royals — all sub-.500 teams — and, worst…
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 15, 2023 Tim Anderson at 2B? Works for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol Anderson played second base Monday night for the first time in his professional career. “He felt comfortable,” Grifol said of Anderson, who hit an RBI triple in Team USA’s 12-1 win over Canada in the World Baseball Classic.
Sports Illustrated · Mar 14, 2023 Hello, Sports Fans. Let Us Introduce You—Again—to Baseball’s Best Player. No one looks like Mike Trout on a baseball field. No one hits like him, either. And he’s showing fans and teammates alike why at the World Baseball Classic.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 13, 2023 Reliever Aaron Bummer progressing on schedule The southpaw threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session but doesn’t know when he will pitch in a regularly scheduled game.
Chicago Sun-Times · Mar 12, 2023 Michael Kopech throws three scoreless innings in spring debut “I feel I’m where I should be,” Kopech said after throwing 37 pitches against the Angels
The Orange County Register · Mar 11, 2023 Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball Classic matchup with USA TEMPE, Ariz. — Now that Japan has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s path through the tournament and to opening day with the Angels has become clear, and it won’t involve a matchup against Mike Trout.