Shohei Ohtani

Latest Stories

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, breaks his bat as he grounds out during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Texas Rangers in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, Sept. 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Angels rally with four in sixth, top Rangers 4-1

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, celebrates after his home run against the Texas Rangers during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, Sept. 24, 2018. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to have Tommy John surgery in October

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani talks to the media before a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Friday, Sept. 7, 2018, in Chicago. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Angels’ Ohtani plans to keep hitting, no decision on surgery

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani follows through on a two-run home run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning of a baseball game Wednesday Sept. 5, 2018, in Arlington, Texas. (AP Photo/Ray Carlin)

After arm surgery recommended, Ohtani has big night at plate

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Angels’ Ohtani facing Tommy John surgery after new damage

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Houston Astros during the first inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sep. 2, 2018, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)

Ohtani’s elbow ‘great,’ Angels hope he’ll start next Sunday

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, sits in the dugout prior to a baseball game against the Colorado Rockies, Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

The Sho goes on! Ohtani set for pitching return Sunday night

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, hits a three-run home run as Colorado Rockies catcher Tony Wolters watches during the fourth inning of a baseball game Monday, Aug. 27, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Trout, Ohtani homer as Angels rally past Rockies 10-7

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani smiles in the dugout during before a baseball game against the Houston Astros, Sunday, Aug. 26, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)

Angels’ Ohtani thinks he can pitch again this season

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, warms up in the on-deck circle during the first inning of a baseball game against the Oakland Athletics, Saturday, Aug. 11, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani throws 33-pitch bullpen, but no splitters yet

Associated Press

Angels’ Ohtani throws in bullpen, return to mound uncertain

By BY JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO THREE-RUN, INSTEAD OF SOLO, HOME RUN - Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, watches his three-run home run during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday, Aug. 7, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani, Upton hit Halos past Tigers 11-5 on Trout’s birthday

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, waves to fans after being intentionally walked during the sixth inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, Monday, Aug. 6, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani to throw bullpen session Saturday

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Ohtani’s elbow recovery is encouraging to Scioscia, Angels

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani hits a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Wednesday, July 25, 2018. (AP Photo/Kyusung Gong)

Trout, Pujols and Ohtani homer as Angels rout White Sox 11-3

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani cleared to begin throwing progression

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani, left, of Japan, talks with catcher Martin Maldonado after the top of the first inning against the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, May 13, 2018.(AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

After Ohtani dazzles Twins, Angels walk off late in 2-1 win

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, and former Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, left, share a light moment during a practice session Friday May 4, 2018 in Seattle, Washington. Suzuki was released May 4, 2018 by the Mariners and was shifting into a front office role with the team, although he is not completely shutting the door on playing again. (Shizuka Minami/Kyodo News via AP)

Shohei Ohtani set to return to mound Sunday for Angels

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, watches his home run during the second inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ohtani’s next start pushed back to weekend series at Seattle

By DAN GREENSPAN - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, sprains his ankle while trying to avoid a collision with New York Yankees' Neil Walker during the fifth inning of a baseball game, Friday, April 27, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. The Yankees won 4-3 in 10 innings. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Ohtani sprains ankle, day to day with next start on Tuesday

By JILL PAINTER LOPEZ - Associated Press