Call to the Pen Nov 18, 2022
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani succeeds in WBC recruitment
Let us go back to September 14. The Los Angeles Angels were facing off against the Cleveland Guardians, a 5-3 defeat for the Halos. It was just another game in another forgetful season as the Angels were playing out the string, their sights set on another long winter vacation. But Shohei Ohtani had some work […] Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani succeeds in WBC recruitment - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
OC Register Nov 17, 2022
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani finishes 2nd to Yankees’ Aaron Judge for AL MVP
Judge, who set the AL single-season home run record, received 28 of 30 first-place votes. Ohtani, the 2021 MVP, earned the other two first-place votes, and he was second on the other 28 ballots.
OC Register Nov 17, 2022
Expert says Angels’ Shohei Ohtani unlikely to face liability in FTX suit
Ohtani is one of the celebrities included as co-defendants in a class-action suit alleging fraud by former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. According to an expert, Florida law is such that a jury would likely find Ohtani’s part in any fraud to be negligible.
Call to the Pen Nov 17, 2022
Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani joining Team Japan for WBC
Shohei Ohtani had been clear that he wanted to be a part of Team Japan in the upcoming World Baseball Classic. It was just a matter of whether or not the Los Angeles Angels would approve and if the Japanese National Team wanted him on board. The first obstacle was moved out of the way […] Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani joining Team Japan for WBC - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
OC Register Nov 17, 2022
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani officially commits to play for Japan in WBC
Ohtani announces on Instagram he will play in the World Baseball Classic, with the first games March 9-13 in Tokyo
OC Register Nov 16, 2022
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani 4th in AL Cy Young voting; Astros’ Justin Verlander is unanimous winner
Ohtani was listed on 29 of 30 ballots, including nine second-place votes and seven third-place votes. Verlander is the 11th pitcher to win the award at least three times. Dylan Cease (White Sox) and Alek Manoah (Blue Jays) finish second and third, respectively.
Call to the Pen Nov 11, 2022
Los Angeles Angels: How to Build a Winner Around Shohei Ohtani
Sam Blum of The Athletic dropped the news on us that Perry Minasian, Los Angeles Angels general manager, will not be trading Shohei Ohtani this offseason. With Ohtani heading into free agency after 2023, it was widely expected that the Angels may move him and start a full-blown rebuild. Since Ohtani has joined the Angels, they have […] Los Angeles Angels: How to Build a Winner Around Shohei Ohtani - Call to the Pen - Call to the Pen - A Major League Baseball Fan Site - News, Blogs, Opinion and More
Jays Journal Nov 8, 2022
Blue Jays: Shohei Ohtani trade rumours hit a slight speed bump
Speaking to a group of reporters yesterday, Los Angeles Angels general manager Perry Minasian very firmly stated that the Angels will not be trading two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani this offseason. With the news that Ohtani would begin the 2023 campaign with the Angels, you likely heard a collective groan from fanbases across the country, including […] Blue Jays: Shohei Ohtani trade rumours hit a slight speed bump - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
OC Register Nov 7, 2022
Perry Minasian promises Shohei Ohtani will be with Angels next season
There has been speculation the Angels might trade the two-way star before the final season of his current contract, but the GM says they will not. Minasian believes the Angels are close enough to building a winning team with Ohtani in 2023.
OC Register Nov 4, 2022
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani loses to Aaron Judge in 2 votes among his peers
MLB players selected Judge over Ohtani as MLB Player of the Year and AL Outstanding Player. The Dodgers’ Freddie Freeman and Julio Urias also fell short in their NL Players’ Choice Award categories. The BBWAA award finalists will be announced on Monday.
Jays Journal Nov 2, 2022
Blue Jays: A Hypothetical Trade Package for Shohei Ohtani
Shohei Ohtani, arguably the most talented player in baseball history, could potentially be moved this offseason as the Los Angeles Angels star is a free agent next offseason. The Angels are on a downward spiral and have been since 2014. Despite having Ohtani, and the other best player in the game, Mike Trout, the Angels haven’t […] Blue Jays: A Hypothetical Trade Package for Shohei Ohtani - Jays Journal - Jays Journal - Toronto Blue Jays News, Rumors and Fan Community
