Latest On Shohei Ohtani
Angels GM Billy Eppler said today that he anticipates star pitcher/DH Shohei Ohtani to return as a hitter regardless of his status on the mound, Jim Duquette of Sirius XM Radio tweets (with some audio...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani Cleared To Begin Hitting Program
After undergoing an MRI this morning, Shohei Ohtani has been cleared to begin a hitting program, the Angels announced today. He’ll be further evaluated in another three weeks, but tests today showed...
View ArticleWest Notes: Beltre, Rangers, Ohtani, Giants, Buehler
Rangers third baseman Adrian Beltre spoke about his future Saturday, telling Evan Grant of the Dallas Morning News and other reporters that he’s unsure if he’ll return in 2019. But if Beltre does come...
View ArticleAngels Activate Shohei Ohtani
The Angels have announced the activation of Shohei Ohtani from the 10-day DL. He stayed on the shelf for just under a month after being diagnosed with a grade 2 UCL strain. Though he is not expected to...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani Cleared To Begin Throwing Progression
Angels starter/DH Shohei Ohtani has been cleared medically to resume throwing, per a club announcement. The news came on the heels of his examination after six weeks of rest following stem cell and...
View ArticleInjury Notes: Snell, Dickerson, Fowler, Williams, Skaggs
As expected, the Rays have activated left-hander Blake Snell to start tonight’s game against the White Sox. The first-time All-Star will be on a limited pitch count following a two-week DL stint for...
View ArticleInjury Notes: Ohtani, Samardzija, Urias, Bryant
Though a few notable players went on the disabled list earlier today, some even more notable names are making progress in their returns. Here are the details… Shohei Ohtani is nearing a return to the...
View ArticleQuick Hits: DeGrom, Bryant, Ohtani
The latest on a few of the majors’ biggest names… While Mets ace Jacob deGrom was popular in trade speculation leading up to the July 31 non-waiver deadline, the club “never seriously pursued” dealing...
View ArticleAL West Notes: Tillman, Rodney, Ohtani, Diaz, Gonzales
Jeff Wilson of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram runs through some potential September call-ups for the Rangers, listing outfielder Scott Heineman, left-hander Brady Feigl and veteran right-hander Chris...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani Will Start For Angels On Sunday; Matt Shoemaker Nearing Activation
The Angels announced today that Shohei Ohtani will return to the mound on Sunday, as Jeff Fletcher of the Orange County Register was among those to report on Twitter. He had not thrown in the majors...
View ArticleTommy John Surgery Recommended For Shohei Ohtani
Sept. 6: Though Tommy John surgery would prevent Ohtani from pitching in 2019, Angels general manager Billy Eppler left no doubt that the Halos still view him as a two-way player in the long run when...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani Says Hasn’t Decided On TJ, Will Finish 2018 Season As Hitter
Angels star Shohei Ohtani says he’s yet to decide whether to undergo Tommy John surgery following the recent recommendation that he do so, as Jeff Fletcher of the Southern California News Group was...
View ArticleShohei Ohtani Undergoes Tommy John Surgery
Oct. 1: Ohtani’s surgery was performed today, tweets Maria Guardado of MLB.com. Sept. 25: Angels starter and DH Shohei Ohtani will undergo Tommy John surgery next week, the club announced to reporters...
View ArticleHealth Notes: McCullers, Miller, Ohtani, Meyer
Health considerations can certainly have a major impact on the development of the player market. Here are the latest notes on several hurlers whose medical reports bear watching: Astros GM Jeff Luhnow...
View ArticlePoll: The Rookie Of The Year Awards
The results of the AL and NL Rookie Of The Year Award balloting will be announced tomorrow, capping off a season that saw one of the more distinguished rookie classes in recent history make some...
View ArticleRonald Acuna, Shohei Ohtani Win Rookie Of The Year Awards
Precocious Braves outfielder Ronald Acuna has slugged his way to a National League Rookie of the Year Award, while two-way Angels star Shohei Ohtani took the top honors in the American League. While...
View ArticleAL Notes: Ohtani, Rays, Cron, White Sox, Narvaez
Angels star Shohei Ohtani, fresh off a dazzling Rookie of the Year campaign in 2018, met with reporters from the Japan National Press Club in Tokyo this week to reflect on his transition to the Major...
View ArticleQuick Hits: Kikuchi, Grandal, Dodgers, Angels, Mets, Puig
Yusei Kikuchi is on his way to Los Angeles to begin his meetings with prospective MLB teams. The Japanese southpaw told Sports Nippon (hat tip to Dylan Hernandez of the L.A. Times) that he hasn’t...
View ArticleAL West Notes: Encarnacion, Ohtani, Athletics, Davidson
Veteran slugger Edwin Encarnacion is expected to open camp with the Mariners after trade talks surrounding him failed to gain traction, per Jon Morosi of MLB.com (Twitter link). Seattle GM Jerry Dipoto...
View ArticleWest Notes: Castillo, Arenado, Rockies, A’s, Ohtani
Padres left-hander Jose Castillo will be sidelined for an estimated six-to-eight weeks to recover from a flexor strain in his throwing arm, Kevin Acee of the San Diego Union-Tribune writes. Castillo...
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