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SHOHEI OHTANI

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani hits a home run against the Toronto Blue Jays during the first inning at Rogers Center in Toronto on Friday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 29, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers in loss, exiting second game with cramps
The Los Angeles Angels dual-threat superstar slammed his Major League-leading 39th home run in a 4-1 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays on Friday.
Angels starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against the Tigers in the first game of a doubleheader in Detroit on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 28, 2023
Shohei Ohtani tosses one-hit shutout and homers twice in doubleheader
Ohtani's dominant performance came after Angels general manager Perry Minasian confirmed that the team would not trade the two-way star.
The Angels' Shohei Ohtani is on track to become a free agent in the offseason.
BASEBALL / MLB / Sac Bunts
Jul 27, 2023
Angels would be taking major gamble by keeping Shohei Ohtani
The Angels have reportedly decided to not trade Shohei Ohtani, setting up the possibility of losing him for nothing in the offseason.
Shohei Ohtani will start the first game of a doubleheader against the Tigers in Detroit  on Thursday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 27, 2023
Angels move up Shohei Ohtani's next start to Thursday
Thursday's start is expected to be Ohtani's last before the trade deadline.
Shohei Ohtani was named to the AL All-Star team as both a hitter and pitcher for the third straight season.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet Shohei Ohtani used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Shohei Ohtani celebrates in the dugout after his 36th home run of the season during a win over the Pirates in Anaheim, California, on Sunday.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 24, 2023
Shohei Ohtani connects on 36th home run as Angels beat Pirates
"I don't know if I've seen a ball hit like that — a golf ball maybe," Angels manager Phil Nevin told MLB.com. "Every day, he does something different to impress you."
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's All-Star helmet draws winning bid of $98,010
The helmet two-way star Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels used in the Major League Baseball All-Star Game on July 11 was sold for $98,010, or about ¥13.7 million, on the MLB official auction site.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 18, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers in third straight game as Angels beat Yankees
The Japanese player does not usually celebrate in such a zealous manner, and it drew a reaction from Angels manager Phil Nevin.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 17, 2023
Masataka Yoshida hits grand slam in Red Sox win; Shohei Ohtani hits No. 34 for Angels
A day after his 30th birthday, when he saw his multi-hit streak end at eight games, Yoshida went 3-for-5 and scored two runs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 16, 2023
Shohei Ohtani hits 33rd homer as Angels end 6-game skid with wild win
Among other Japanese players, Boston Red Sox left fielder Masataka Yoshida had his multi-hit streak end at eight games in a 10-4 loss to the Chicago Cubs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 12, 2023
Mariners fans woo Shohei Ohtani at All-Star game in Seattle
Ohtani struck out against National League starter Zac Gallen, but that didn't prevent the crowd at T-Mobile Park from rekindling their chants during the Japanese star's second at-bat.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2023
Shohei Ohtani eyes first home run at third straight All-Star Game
Ohtani received the most fan votes for AL position players and was picked among 13 AL pitchers by fellow MLB players, getting a two-way nod for the third straight year.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 11, 2023
Playoff-hungry Shohei Ohtani eyes free agency: 'It sucks to lose'
The Angels superstar is expected to command a record contract — with some speculating figures of $500 million or more — if and when he hits the open market.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani suffers fourth loss as Padres beat Angels
The two-way star allowed seven hits with four walks and five strikeouts in an 86-pitch outing.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 4, 2023
Home run leader Shohei Ohtani named June's AL Player of the Month
The Angels star was also named the AL Player of the Week for the second time this season and sixth time in his major league career.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 3, 2023
Shohei Ohtani named to All-Star roster as pitcher after also earning spot as DH
Ohtani, the dual threat who leads MLB with 31 home runs, was voted as the AL's starting designated hitter in ballots unveiled Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 2, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's start against Padres pushed back due to cracked nail
Ohtani, who turns 29 on Wednesday, hit 15 homers in June and leads the majors with 30 total along with 67 RBIs in 83 games.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 1, 2023
Ohtani launches 30th homer to become first Japanese in MLB with 15 homers in a month
Ohtani's 493-foot (150-meter) home run was the longest in MLB this season, according to the league's website.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Jun 30, 2023
Shohei Ohtani connects on 29th home run in Angels' loss to White Sox
Ohtani set a franchise record with his 14th home run in June.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 28, 2023
Shohei Ohtani homers twice and strikes out 10 as Angels top White Sox
Ohtani also singled to go 3-for-3 with two RBIs, two runs and a walk in four plate appearances.

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