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. Ohtani, the 2018 American League Rookie of ...
Angels GM Billy Eppler meets with Fighters to seek advice about Shohei Ohtani
Los Angeles Angels general manager Billy Eppler met with Hokkaido Nippon Ham Fighters officials on Monday to seek advice in preparation for slugging ace pitcher Shohei Ohtani's move to the majors. Eppler asked Fighters officials, including manager Hideki Kuriyama, about how to make use of ...
Player's perspective lured Shohei Ohtani to Angels, says GM
Four days after landing the prize of the offseason, the Los Angeles Angels' general manager said Tuesday that his club found "connectivity" with slugging pitcher Shohei Ohtani through a player-oriented approach. "Interestingly enough, our (recruitment) process was our talking about our process, and giving him ...
