Shohei Ohtani Hits 420-Foot Homer From One Knee in WBC Tune-Up The Angels star hit an impressive home run while preparing for the World Baseball Classic Sports Illustrated · Mar 6, 2023
Shohei Ohtani needed just one knee to mash an absurd 420-foot home run in a WBC tune-up Ohtani made this look way too easy. USA Today Sports Media Group · Mar 6, 2023
Why is the US finally treating the World Baseball Classic like a World Cup? Many of the game’s top players have skipped the tournament in the past. But this year teams across the world are fielding strong rosters The Guardian - US · Mar 6, 2023
Bill Shaikin: Is Major League Baseball really dying? Survey says: No. You might have heard this before: Baseball is dying. Los Angeles Times · Mar 2, 2023
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. Los Angeles Times · Feb 28, 2023
Structure of Manny Machado's new contract leaves Padres room to add more big names PEORIA, Ariz. — Manny Machado wanted to remain in San Diego, and he wanted to remain on a winner. Tribune News Service · Feb 28, 2023
If Manny Machado reaches free agency again, is a Dodgers reunion possible? LOS ANGELES — Manny Machado's locker in the San Diego Padres' spring training clubhouse is prime real estate: at the main entrance, next to the three-foot tall speaker pumping the music into the room. Friday morning, hours before their Cactus League opener, it was tuned to laidback oldies. Los Angeles Times · Feb 26, 2023
Angels’ David Fletcher looks to put injury-marred 2022 behind him TEMPE, Ariz. — The Angels have another infielder looking for a comeback season. The Orange County Register · Feb 24, 2023
Retired Albert Pujols joins Angels camp: It’s good to ‘put the uniform back on’ TEMPE, Ariz. — Albert Pujols found himself in a familiar setting Tuesday, back at Angels spring training. Now happily retired from playing, Pujols, 43, is a special assistant to the club under his 10-year personal services contract. Los Angeles Times · Feb 22, 2023
Tom Krasovic: Padres' contract with Manny Machado has been a win-win-win deal so far Hang a gold star on the first four years of the 10-year contract between Manny Machado and the Padres. Tribune News Service · Feb 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's agent mum on Angels star's future: 'There's several layers to this' 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 continued. Los Angeles Times · Feb 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani gives contract update after private talks with Los Angeles Angels owner The Japanese superstar could become the most sought-after free agent in Major League Baseball history at the end of this season with his contract expiring in November Daily Mirror · Feb 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani named Angels' opening-day starter, says he's 'not thinking about free agency' TEMPE, Ariz. — In a move that surprised no one, the Angels named Shohei Ohtani their opening-day pitcher once again. Los Angeles Times · Feb 17, 2023
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. Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2023
Daily Mirror · Feb 16, 2023 Inside Shohei Ohtani's contract stand-off as Mike Trout sends plea to MLB's biggest star Arguably baseball's two biggest stars in Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout will be hopeful that they can continue to play together, with the former in a contract dispute with the Los Angeles Angels
Sports Illustrated · Feb 16, 2023 Mike Trout Opens Up About Shohei Ohtani’s Future With Angels Ohtani is heading into his final under contract with the Halos.
Tribune News Service · Feb 14, 2023 3 key storylines to watch around Major League Baseball entering spring training NEW YORK — Baseball is back.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 14, 2023 MLB Is About to Become Much More Exciting Even more than you realize, the end of the shift will be a boon for lefty hitters—and the sport’s entertainment factor.
Sports Illustrated · Feb 10, 2023 Everything You Need to Know About the World Baseball Classic Rosters Since its inception in 2006, the World Baseball Classic has been a fun event for hardcore fans, but it has never quite shed its reputation as a silly little World Cup wannabe. To an extent, this is understandable. Despite baseball’s global reach, soccer is by far the most popular sport…
The Orange County Register · Feb 9, 2023 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 would like to re-sign Shohei Ohtani, and he believes it’s an achievable goal.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 31, 2023 Angels star Shohei Ohtani signs endorsement deal with New Balance LOS ANGELES — Shohei Ohtani has changed teams. No, not that one.
ABC News · Jan 26, 2023 Japanese star Shohei Ohtani to face Australia 's best in 'once-in-a-lifetime' World Baseball Classic Many of Australia's top baseball players are part-timers, working regular day jobs. They're about to face the 'Japanese Babe Ruth', a superstar as big as they come who is set to sign one of the largest contracts in global sporting history.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 24, 2023 Dylan Hernández: Arte Moreno has a lengthy to-do list to focus on to win back Angels fan base The grumpy neighbor who owns the dilapidated house on the corner has waded through the overgrown weeds in his front yard and removed the "For Sale" sign.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 23, 2023 Arte Moreno no longer selling Angels, will stay owner for ‘2023 season and beyond’ On second thought, Arte Moreno decided not to sell the Angels.
Los Angeles Times · Jan 21, 2023 Mike Trout: Anything short of WBC title would be 'a failure' for Team USA LOS ANGELES — Mike Trout's beloved Philadelphia Eagles play Saturday. He'll be in attendance.