Tag: Shohei Ohtani

Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Wants To Pitch And Hit At Same Time In Regular Season

While it did not result in a win, Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani had his most complete game of Spring Training. Prior to the...

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Padres 4, Angels 0 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/21/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani headed to the mound with a dirty uniform Sunday to face the San Diego Padres in the bottom of the first inning. Why? Well, Ohtani -- the Halos'…

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Athletics 11, Angels 2 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/20/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Halos skipper Joe Maddon has a bit of a saying about spring training wins: Even though they're exhibition baseball and the games don't really count, a win in a spring training game means…

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Angels 7, Mariners 4 (7 innings) — Cactus League 3/17/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani got a pleasant surprise Wednesday evening when he had the chance to chit-chat with one of his heroes -- retired Seattle legend Ichiro Suzuki, still a special assistant for…

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Angels’ GM Perry Minasian Feels The Urgency To Win

By Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor Perry Minasian rose from being a batboy and clubhouse attendant in the Texas Rangers' organization and now inhabits of only 30 spots as an MLB general manager. These jobs are make or break.…

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Angels 17, Indians 8 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/16/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  The Indians arrived at Tempe Diablo Stadium Tuesday afternoon with reigning AL Cy Young winner Shane Bieber toeing the rubber.   You’d expect a pitching duel, right?  Not when the Tribe are experimenting with newly acquired…

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Reds 7, Angels 3 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/15/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  Shohei Ohtani has a way of making headlines. Two days after pitching 2 1/3 innings against the White Sox, the left-handed hitter returned to the Angels line-up as the designated hitter. Facing fellow two-way sensation,…

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Angels News: Shohei Ohtani Optimistic About Current Performance

Los Angeles Angels two-way star Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound after nearly two years away from pitching. He...

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White Sox 6, Angels 5 (9 innings) — Cactus League 3/13/21

by Stu Matthews, Angels Nation managing editor The Shohei Show was only so-so on Saturday on a grey, chilly afternoon at Camelback Ranch in Arizona. But worry not, Shohei Ohtani fans -- the good "so" in this "so-so" was much…

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Angels 4, Diamondbacks 3 (8 innings) – Cactus League 3/12/21

by BJ Martin, Angels Nation Staff  The desert rains swept into Tempe Friday as the Angels did battle with the Diamondbacks. It only seemed to keep the starting line-up's bats cool. The 2,040 social distanced fans at the ballpark were treated…

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