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 ...
New Angels manager Joe Maddon says Shohei Ohtani should bat more often
Pitcher and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani should bat more often for the Los Angeles Angels when he returns from two major operations, new Angels manager Joe Maddon said. Maddon, who in 2016 guided the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series title since 1908, spent ...
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. The 25-year-old has made progress in his bid to return to the mound next season. He played as a designated hitter this year while ...
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. The two spoke and posed for photos together at Staples Center before the game, which the Lakers won ...
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. Ohtani, who is in his second year in the majors, had the surgery ...
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. "I felt good throwing. I think it will ...
Two-time Grand Slam tennis champion Naomi Osaka threw the ceremonial first pitch prior to Wednesday's Los Angeles Dodgers-Los Angeles Angels game. While she said she was nervous and lacked practice ahead of the pitch, the world No. 2 women's singles player, threw the ball to ...
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. When he came off the field after batting practice, a Rakuten staffer led him to a television crew that was waiting for him. When that was done, ...
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. Ohtani started in the No. 3 spot as the ...
