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LOS ANGELES ANGELS

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 1, 2021
Shohei Ohtani steals home as Angels send Yankees to fourth straight loss
The hero of the night for the Angels was journeyman reliever Jake Petricka, whose eighth-inning performance helped Los Angeles hang on victory.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 25, 2021
Ohtani quiet as Angels rack up 19 hits to send Orioles to 19th straight loss
Jo Adell delivered his second four-RBI game in a week to help the visiting Los Angeles Angels earn a 14-8 win on Tuesday night and send the Baltimore Orioles to their 19th consecutive loss.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Aug 18, 2021
Detroit Tigers announcer apologizes after using racist accent to discuss Shohei Ohtani
The comment and apology were widely condemned on social media, with many criticizing the announcer, Hall of Fame pitcher Jack Morris, for saying he was sorry if he offended anyone.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 22, 2021
Fanatics lands exclusive memorabilia deal with Shohei Ohtani
The Los Angeles Angels two-way star is the latest big name to join the roster at the firm, which specializes in sports memorabilia and merchandise.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 13, 2021
Shohei Ohtani puts on show at Home Run Derby but bows out in first round
The New York Mets' Pete Alonso, the defending champion, won the eight-man competition to retain his title.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2021
Unleashed Shohei Ohtani redefines what's possible in baseball
After struggling through injuries and a frustrating 2020 season, the Angels star is finally showing off his true potential on the mound and in the batter's box.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 3, 2021
Shohei Ohtani belts two homers, scores winning run as Angels down Orioles
Ohtani's two home runs give him a major league-leading 30 on the season, the most in Angels history before the All-Star break.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Jul 2, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's baseball skills help his sponsors outperform the market
As the U.S. takes note of Ohtani's prodigious ability, some market watchers in Japan are eyeing a third skill — the ability to boost share prices.
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 30, 2021
Is there such a thing as too much Shohei Ohtani?
The Angels' two-way star has leapt into this year's MVP conversation, but in order to prove himself a winner he will have to balance his workload on the mound and in the batter's box.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 20, 2021
Shohei Ohtani continues home run tear as Angels win
Ohtani has hit five home runs in his past five games, increasing his season total to 22
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 19, 2021
Shohei Ohtani to contest Home Run Derby at MLB All-Star Game
Ohtani made the announcement to fans on his Instagram account with a video showing several of his home runs from this season so far.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 19, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's two-homer night lifts Angels past Tigers
Ohtani's 400-foot shot in the fifth inning left the bat at 114 mph before clearing the wall in right-center, highlighting a five-run rally.
Japan Times
OLYMPICS
Jun 14, 2021
Team USA manager Mike Scioscia ready for Olympic challenge
'We have to pitch,' Scioscia said. 'Any team that wants to reach their goal has to have a good starting rotation and definitely a bullpen that can hold leads.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 12, 2021
Shohei Ohtani stars on the mound and at the plate as Angels win in 10
Ohtani struck out eight and walked two and yielded five hits. He also drove in a run, scored another and set up a run in the seventh with his second double off the wall.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 5, 2021
Shohei Ohtani whiffs 10 to lead Angels past Mariners
Ohtani (2-1) gave up two runs and four hits in six innings, coming out after just 76 pitches.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 29, 2021
Shohei Ohtani takes first loss as Angels fall to A's in pitching duel
The right-handed pitcher also sparked a heated moment in the third when he threw a 93.3 mph (150 kph) fastball that flew up and in near batter Mark Canha's head.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 7, 2021
Angels parting ways with Albert Pujols
The 41-year-old Pujols was batting just .198 and slugging .372 through 24 games in 21st MLB season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 10, 2021
Shohei Ohtani's four RBIs power Angels past Blue Jays
The Japanese superstar led off the fifth with his third home run of the season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 6, 2021
California's MLB teams get go-ahead to open season with limited number of fans
The California Department of Public Health gave baseball teams and fans cause for spring fever Friday when it announced that spectators can return to the state's baseball stadiums in gradually increasing numbers starting on opening day as the coronavirus pandemic subsides.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 16, 2020
Mike Trout, Clayton Kershaw cast doubts on rumored MLB plans to start season
Mike Trout has major concerns about the possibility of players being quarantined if the MLB season moves forward once the coronavirus outbreak slows.

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