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Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 31, 2023
A's rally past Angels to spoil Shohei Ohtani's strong Opening Day outing
Ohtani didn't get a decision in the game despite leaving with a 1-0 lead after six innings, during which he limited the A's to two hits and three walks.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 29, 2023
Japan's WBC hero Shohei Ohtani tops MLB with record $65 million
Japanese two-way star Shohei Ohtani will make a one-season Major League Baseball record $65 million this year in salary and endorsements, Forbes magazine reported on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 26, 2023
Shintaro Fujinami set for MLB debut against Angels' Shohei Ohtani
The former Hanshin hurler will initially start once per week, mirroring the typical starting pitcher schedule in Japan, as he acclimates to the major leagues.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 1, 2023
Angels' Shohei Ohtani sharp on mound before Japan trip for WBC
Fellow 2012 NPB draftee Shintaro Fujinami made his own spring training debut for the Athletics, pitching two scoreless innings.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 27, 2023
MLB players getting taste of new pitch clock during spring training
Major league players are adjusting to some of the biggest single-season rule changes in the sport’s history during spring training.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 24, 2023
Shohei Ohtani tops MLB Top 100 list for second straight year
Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani remains No. 1 in MLB Network's "Top 100 Players Right Now" for the second consecutive year, according to the rankings released Thursday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 17, 2023
Shohei Ohtani keeps everyone guessing about future plans
For the Los Angeles Angels’ pitchers and catchers, spring training officially started at the team’s training facility Wednesday. But for the team’s two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani, who has been hitting and throwing in Arizona all month, the preparations for the most important year of his career began long ago.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Feb 16, 2023
Angels' Shohei Ohtani expected to pitch on opening day
If things go as planned, Ohtani will start against the Oakland Athletics on March 30 at Oakland Coliseum after returning from the WBC.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / Japanese Baseball
Feb 5, 2023
Shohei Ohtani to skip Japan camp ahead of World Baseball Classic
Angels general manager Perry Minasian says two-way star will not be under any restrictions as a starting pitcher or batter at the WBC.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jan 24, 2023
Moreno family to keep Angels after exploring sale
Arte Moreno paid $183.5 million for the Angels in 2003, with recent estimates showing the club worth as much as $2.2 billion.
Japan Times
BASEBALL
Jan 21, 2023
Mike Trout hopes for WBC battle against Angels teammate Shohei Ohtani
A showdown between Ohtani on the mound and Trout in the batter's box would be the stuff of dreams for WBC organizers, as well as something the superstar American outfielder would welcome.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 29, 2022
Angels' Shohei Ohtani named top DH for second straight season
Ohtani outdistanced Houston Astros standout Yordan Alvarez while becoming the first player to win the award in consecutive seasons since David Ortiz won it five straight years from 2003-07.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink
Nov 27, 2022
The secret ingredient of America's trendiest bars: Japan
There may be no definition better than Japan's indelible cocktail culture other than this: You know it when you see it — and taste it.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 17, 2022
Shohei Ohtani announces intention to play for Japan at World Baseball Classic
'I have officially informed Team Japan Manager Mr. Kuriyama that I would like to participate in next year's WBC,' Ohtani said on social media.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Nov 8, 2022
Shohei Ohtani named among three finalists for American League MVP
The Angels star earned an MLB career-high 15 wins with a 2.33 ERA on the mound while batting .273 with 34 home runs and 95 RBIs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 20, 2022
Shohei Ohtani's path to reaching MLB dreams starts with sleeping habits
While his stellar performances are setting new standards for MLB stars, how he stays ahead of the game is instructive for anyone trying to cope in modern society.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 19, 2022
Shohei Ohtani returns to Japan, longs to play in MLB postseason
After missing the 2017 WBC due to injury, Ohtani has expressed interest in playing for Japan under his former manager, Hideki Kuriyama, but insists he has yet to make the final commitment.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 12, 2022
Ex-Angels employee sentenced for 2019 overdose death of pitcher
Several former Angels players testified in federal court that former communications director Eric Kay had distributed oxycodone pills to them as well as Tyler Skaggs.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 6, 2022
Shohei Ohtani qualifies as both hitter and pitcher to wrap up MLB season
Shohei Ohtani became the first player in MLB's World Series era to qualify for the leaderboards as both a hitter and a pitcher.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 5, 2022
Shohei Ohtani's hit streak ends at 18 games
The Los Angeles Angels two-way star was 0-4, reaching first base when he was hit by Oakland starter Cole Irvin's pitch in the third inning.

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