Shohei Ohtani

As of Friday morning, Shohei Ohtani is an Angel. That may change, however, in the coming days.

The 11 strikeouts he amassed marked his sixth consecutive start with double-digit punchouts, but also his second straight loss in pursuit of a career-best 10th pitching win. Ohtani, who has spent his entire five-year MLB career with the Angels, will become a free agent following the 2023 season. “Regardless of where I’m playing, I’m going to give it my all and try to win that ballgame in front of me,” Ohtani said through translator Ippei Mizuhara. “I’m with the Angels right now, and I’m very thankful for what they’ve done.

The Los Angeles Angels are not making the playoffs this season, and with so much money already committed to Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon, the team might have ...

However, the Dodgers are trying to win a World Series and both players will be important to that cause. The positive side of this trade package is that the Dodgers wouldn’t have to send any big-league talent. An Ohtani trade is unlikely this year but it appears the Angels are at least taking phone calls for the two-way sensation. The team is already thin now, and it will be even worse if they are paying three players over $100 million each year from 2023 until at least 2026. However, Soto isn’t the only megastar that might warrant a massive trade at the deadline. The Los Angeles Dodgers have one of the top farm systems in baseball and a payroll that knows no limits.

As speculation swirls that the Los Angeles Angels could entertain trade offers for two-way superstar Shohei Ohtani ahead of Tuesday's deadline, the reigning ...

He has also stated his desire to play for a winner; Los Angeles is currently 42-57, 22 1/2 games out of first place in the American League West. His ERA is now 2.81. At the plate, he’s slashing .254/.349/.486 with 21 home runs. His entry into free agency as, effectively, both a top-tier starting pitcher and hitter would be unprecedented. After that, he will be eligible for a final year of salary arbitration, and then, be eligible for free agency. I really love the team. I love my teammates.

Pressure continues to mount for the Angels as the trade deadline draws closer. While trading Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout feels unlikely despite the swirling ...

There are competing reports, however, about how seriously the Angels are listening to Ohtani offers. With them nearly out of the playoff race this year, they must be aware they need to make waves in his final contract year next season. The Yankees and Red Sox were eliminated from contention early, leading to questions about exactly what Ohtani wanted. More than ever, I believe this is not only a special talent but a man of special character, and like everyone else I’m excited to see him in Major League Baseball. While trading Shohei Ohtani or Mike Trout feels unlikely despite the swirling rumor mill, the clock is ticking for them to stop wasting their two transcendent stars and field a playoff-caliber team. The other is Nolan Ryan.

Angels star Shohei Ohtani has been mentioned in a few trade rumors before the Aug. 2 deadline.

As for his production at the plate, he's batting .254 with 21 homers and 59 RBIs. "I'm with the Angels right now, and I'm very thankful for what they've done. Ohtani has a 9-6 record with a 2.81 ERA and 145 strikeouts.

Will Arte Moreno really deal away the unicorn that is Shohei Ohtani?

Ohtani has only one more season of team control, so even for "MLB The Sho" this may be an expensive deal. The latest report from Jon Heyman is that suddenly, the Angels' phones are functioning and they're listening to offers. The 2022 Los Angeles Angels are (down) bad.

One of the best players in baseball is available in trade. No, not Juan Soto - well, him, too - but Shohei Ohtani.

But as with Soto, if the Angels decide not to move Ohtani until the offseason, then I would argue the Cubs become a solid “maybe!” It would have to be a situation where they not only feel good about the chances of competing in 2023, but also where they are prepared to make a VERY SERIOUS extension offer. - Like I said last night, I don’t envision a world where the Cubs would be a serious contender to land Ohtani right now. My guess is, within 48 hours, there is a report that the Angels “are now likely to trade Ohtani” or something like that.

The MLB trade deadline is now just a few days away, and teams are scrambling. There are plenty of names available out there, but the possible Juan Soto ...

One MLB executive suggested that the Angels would want any team’s top 4 prospects in an Ohtani deal. The Angels had previously said that they were not thinking about trading Shohei Ohtani or fielding offers for him. The MLB trade deadline is now just a few days away, and teams are scrambling.

As of early July, almost a quarter of all the money bet in the AL MVP market at BetMGM was on Los Angeles Angels megastar Shohei Ohtani.

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Shohei Ohtani is one of the most exciting talents in the history of baseball. The reigning AL MVP is an elite talent both at the plate and on the pitching ...

Adding this generational talent in the prime of his career would be a franchise-altering move for the better. While this is a ton to give up, the Dodgers would be landing one of the true superstars of the generation. While this is certainly a haul to give up, Ohtani is such a special talent that it makes the gamble worth it. Diego Cartaya is considered the top prospect in the Dodgers farm system. While there is no certainty they will be willing to make a deal at the moment, the Dodgers should be doing everything possible to lure Ohtani away from the fellow LA franchise. The reigning AL MVP is an elite talent both at the plate and on the pitching mound.

This week's Five-Tool newsletter looks at trades for stars and Rob Manfred's claims regarding MLB's antitrust exemption.

A good inside-the-park home run will have an element of slapstick to it: To happen in the first place, after all, it requires some kind of misplay or misunderstanding. We need to make sure MLB is stepping up to the plate when it comes to fair treatment of players and communities, which is why the Judiciary Committee is planning an upcoming hearing on the issue.” Soto is also a fit for the Padres, who have a great rotation but need to add some depth to their top-heavy lineup. But the fact that there’s even a chance for Baltimore to make the playoffs is worth celebrating. This morning, Manfred sent the Committee a 17-page letter in response to the Committee’s inquiry for “information about the impact of this unique exemption on a range of issues affecting Minor League players, including contract rights, team contraction, lockouts and work stoppages, and treatment of international prospects.” In Manfred’s letter, which was obtained by Sports Illustrated, the commissioner made the baffling argument that revoking the antitrust exemption would not improve working conditions for minor leaguers. Many minor leaguers have to seek outside employment during the season, and sometimes during it. So before we get on to the five tools, here’s a few things to get you all jazzed for the frenzy to come in the days ahead. I am so ready for them to do a buy/sell hybrid, similar to what the Mariners did last year, as they hope to make a surprising push for a wild-card spot. Anything else would be two giant middle fingers to the fans of their teams and an injustice to the game. So, the Angels are floating the possibility that they’ll trade Ohtani and get the massive haul of prospects back to make it seem like they are committed to trying to win sometime before Trout retires. There are as many as 15 teams who could be in the mix for him, and general manager Mike Rizzo knows what he is doing. Their value on the trade market will never be higher than it is now, because whichever teams acquire the two stars will get them for at least two pennant races.

Despite being one of the best baseball players in the MLB today, the Los Angeles Angels have failed to harness his skillset in a way that leads to victories.

There were rumors that the Brewers were in the mix for Andrew Benintendi before he was traded to the Yankees. The Brewers still could look to add outfield help, and J.D. Martinez is a name to watch. As the weekend approaches, MLB insider Hector Gomez provided a sliver of hope for Nats fans hoping for the two-time All-Star to defy the odds and stick around with the last-place club. The Blues are set to add to their scouting department as Jeremy Rutherford of The Athletic reports that St. Louis is expected to hire Kevin Maxwell. Maxwell had spent the last decade as the head professional scout for the Rangers while also spending time with the Islanders, Stars, Flyers, and Whalers. Ten Hag has repeatedly insisted the 37-year-old isn't for sale even though updates claim Ronaldo has not changed his mind about wanting to sign for a Champions League side during the summer transfer window. Still, that implies the Dodgers can expect to add a substantial player if they part with Miller. Jasson Dominguez, 19, OF, NYY (A+) (A) 423 PA, 9 HR, 19 SB, .265/.373/.440 (A+) 27 PA, 1 HR, 2 SB, .292/.370/.500 Dominguez is best-known for having the physique of a mid-20s bodybuilder as a 17-year-old. The oldest player featured here, Busch is having a decent but unspectacular campaign at Triple-A. He’s on a tear this month, batting .310/.384/.529 in July (125 wRC+). Since he looks like someone who might need awhile to adjust in the majors, the Dodgers might prefer to skip that portion of his development by cashing out. He has fantastic discipline, a better-than-average swinging-strike rate and a batted-ball profile maxed out for high BABIPs. In short, he is the ideal leadoff hitter. Baty, however, would fit in a swap for any of the next tier of trade targets. While some kind of rotation role is likely with a floor as an elite reliever, now could represent a good time for the Dodgers to sell Miller. Some clubs might believe they can fix him. The 24-year-old was coming off two stellar performances against the Boston Red Sox and Kansas City Royals. Manoah held the Red Sox to just one earned run off seven hits in an 11-4 Toronto win after allowing just four hits and an earned run against the Royals in another blowout victory, 10-4. “Regardless of where I’m playing, I’m going to give it my all and try to win that ballgame in front of me,” Ohtani said, perABC. “I’m with the Angels right now, and I’m very thankful for what they’ve done. Pitching in the top half of the sixth inning, Manoah was struck in his right elbow by a comebacker off the bat of Tigers' infielder Jonathan Schoop. Manoah immediately grabbed his elbow in pain and was then briefly examined by the team trainer before leaving the game.