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SHOHEI OHTANI

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 2, 2020
Japan's MLB stars in limbo with everyone else as pandemic plays out
Japan's major leaguers are playing the waiting game while MLB looks for a way to start its season
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 19, 2020
Shohei Ohtani goes to bat in fight against coronavirus
The Los Angeles Angels star and Samurai Blue defender Yuto Nagatomo have contributed to crowdfunding efforts aiming to provide protective equipment to medical workers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 18, 2020
Rule change helps Angels with Shohei Ohtani's pitching rehab
Two-way talent Shohei Ohtani can take pitching rehab assignments in the minors without losing his place in the Los Angeles Angels' major league lineup thanks to a rule change this season, Angels General Manager Billy Eppler said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Dec 20, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani finishes rehab for right elbow surgery
Shohei Ohtani has completed rehab from the right elbow surgery he underwent in October 2018, the Los Angeles Angels announced Thursday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Nov 30, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani supports Wizards rookie Rui Hachimura from courtside
Rookie forward Rui Hachimura received some high-profile support when his Washington Wizards faced the Los Angeles Lakers on Friday, with baseball star Shohei Ohtani cheering from courtside.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Nov 27, 2019
Fighters outfielder Haruki Nishikawa reveals wish to play in MLB in 2021
Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters outfielder Haruki Nishikawa would like to move to the majors as early as the 2021 season, the 27-year-old said Wednesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 25, 2019
Shohei Ohtani vows to come back stronger after knee surgery
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani showed how to handle an injury setback with grace Tuesday, saying he will benefit from his regret as he will use it as motivation to work harder.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Sep 19, 2019
Carp slugger Seiya Suzuki taking nothing for granted
The only thing old school about Seiya Suzuki is his work ethic, because the strong-armed, hard-hitting Hiroshima Carp outfielder is not in the habit of conforming to tradition for the sake of it.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 14, 2019
Shohei Ohtani undergoes successful surgery on left knee, Angels manager Brad Ausmus says
Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani underwent successful surgery on his left knee on Friday, a procedure that will keep him out for the remainder of the season, manager Brad Ausmus said.
Japan Times
SPORTS
Aug 23, 2019
SportsPro names Naomi Osaka the world's most marketable athlete for 2019
Tennis star Naomi Osaka's tops the chart for the "World's 50 Most Marketable Athletes 2019," which was released by SportsPro on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 18, 2019
Shohei Ohtani throws curveballs for first time since Tommy John surgery
Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani made further progress in his recovery from a right elbow injury, throwing curveballs in a bullpen session on Saturday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery last October.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball / Sac Bunts
Jun 16, 2019
Hitting for cycle no common occurrence for NPB players
Let's talk about the cycle for a minute.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
May 19, 2019
Eagles' Jabari Blash heeding Shohei Ohtani's advice early on in Japan
Jabari Blash was in demand before the Tohoku Rakuten Golden Eagles' "home" game at Tokyo Dome on Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 19, 2019
Shohei Ohtani helps ice Angels win with two-run homer
Two-way player Shohei Ohtani drove in a pair of insurance runs with a home run for the Los Angeles Angels in a 6-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Saturday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 10, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani gets first two hits of season in rout of Tigers
Shohei Ohtani picked up his first hit of the season in a 2-for-4 showing at the plate and three Los Angeles Angels pitchers combined on a five-hit shutout of the Detroit Tigers in Thursday's 13-0 victory.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 7, 2019
Shohei Ohtani expected to return as DH against Tigers
Los Angeles Angels player Shohei Ohtani will meet up with his team on Tuesday and could return as a designated hitter in that night's game against the Detroit Tigers.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 2, 2019
Angels' Shohei Ohtani moves closer to return
It appears increasingly likely that Shohei Ohtani will return to active duty with the Los Angeles Angels within a week after saying Wednesday his rehab from surgery was on course.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 12, 2019
Shohei Ohtani gets salary boost for second season
Shohei Ohtani will make $650,000 with the Los Angeles Angels this season, the Los Angeles Times reported on Monday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 9, 2019
Shohei Ohtani begins throwing again
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani resumed throwing Friday for the first time since undergoing Tommy John surgery in October.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2019
Shohei Ohtani's success paves new two-way street for players like Angels' Kaleb Cowart
Within the span of a few years, Japanese pitcher Shohei Ohtani has had a dramatic impact on the thinking of some major league clubs.

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