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Angels beat writer, SoCal News Group.

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1Sep 21, '25The fan who caught Mike Trout’s 400th HR received some signed bats and he had one more request. To play catch with Trout.199×5.7M19k1k718
2Sep 16, '23Shohei Ohtani has cleared out his locker in the #Angels clubhouse. The Angels say they will have no information on what has happened until tomorrow.181×5.2M7.3k1.5k201
3Aug 27, '23Yesterday Ohtani broke some scoreboard bulbs.81.8×2.3M4.1k43397
4Sep 1, '24So, on a suicide squeeze, if the hitter can get the ball on the ground in play, it's basically impossible for the defense to stop the run from scoring. Unless you do this.66.1×1.9M7.5k286629
5Sep 15, '23Anthony Rendon just said he has had a fractured tibia this whole time. He just found out it was fractured a few weeks ago. He said he doesn’t know why the Angels didn’t announce th62.7×1.8M1.9k21547
6Mar 22, '24I have talked to several of Ohtani’s former teammates today. None wanted to be quoted other than to say they were surprised. One consensus is that Ohtani never paid attention to ot55.4×1.6M2.5k340200
7Apr 3, '23I have let the Angels radio team know that I will no longer appear on the “Reporters Roundtable” either.44.6×1.3M3.2k20625
8Aug 9, '24Members of the Nats media determined that they had used 19 third baseman since Anthony Rendon left. So I looked this up. The Angels have used 28 third basemen since they signed Ren43×1.2M12k970315
9Aug 24, '23By the way, Ohtani already knew that he had a torn UCL, potentially costing him hundreds of millions of dollars and changing the course of his career, when he had this exchange on 41.8×1.2M4k439165
10Sep 4, '23Shohei Ohtani’s agent, Nez Balelo, said that Ohtani is still exploring treatment possibilities. He conceded that “some type of procedure” will be necessary but it may not be Tommy 36.3×1M1.6k18653
11Aug 31, '25Scary scene here in Houston. Hopefully Taylor Ward is OK. (Just last night after the game, he and Jo Adell were talking about how dangerous it can be to hit that that out of town s30.3×866k2.1k180182
12Oct 6, '24Some of you may remember this Ohtani HR vs Dylan Cease at the start of 2021 (in a game he pitched). To me, this will always be one of his most memorable HRs because this was the da22.9×654k3.2k257312
13Aug 18, '23Welcome to the big leagues. You’re up.19×543k1.9k21711
14Jul 18, '23Phil Nevin on Ohtani: “He wants to win. And he wants to win here.”17.8×510k2.4k313100
15Mar 22, '23Pretty crazy how MLB has run a 20-team tournament over two weeks on two sides of the globe and it comes down to the exact scenario everyone wanted before it started.15.4×439k6.8k43530
16Mar 22, '23Shohei Ohtani is pitching in a minor league game on Friday in Tempe. Then Opening Day in Oakland. Patrick Sandoval is pitching in a minor league game on Sunday in Tempe, then game 14.8×424k1.4k12819
17Sep 19, '23Shohei Ohtani underwent a procedure today in Los Angeles. A statement released by his agent didn't specify the exact procedure, but it said that Ohtani will be ready to hit on Open14.6×416k1.4k24955
18Jul 28, '23Logan O’Hoppe said he will start taking regular overhand BP tomorrow. He has been catching from a machine. “I feel like I could play tonight,” O’Hoppe said. #Angels13×372k1.9k16813
19Jul 22, '23Shohei Ohtani was asked tonight if he's open to re-signing with the Angels:11.8×336k1.6k9933
20Mar 17, '25I'm really liking watching the ABS challenge system. This was an egregiously bad call, but it was easily corrected within seconds.11.6×331k1.7k4148
21Aug 1, '23This is how Shohei Ohtani moves up runners.11.4×326k2k20240
22Sep 17, '23Shohei Ohtani is in the Angels dugout tonight. (Luis Rengifo too.)11.3×324k3.8k35198
23Sep 16, '23The Angels announced that Ohtani is on the 10-day IL with an oblique injury and he will miss the rest of the season. That’s the first piece of the story. Perry Minasian expected to10.9×311k1.4k28637
24Sep 25, '23Mike Trout just talked. He was very emotional, clearly frustrated by being unable to play. Re: his future with the Angels. He said his talks with management, which he has every yea10.2×292k1.5k15211
25Jul 4, '23Anthony Rendon just fouled a ball off his leg and it doesn't look good. This team may actually be cursed.10.2×290k1.4k18517
26Jul 29, '23RE: Angels lineup. Neto is not playing, but we don't know yet if he's on the IL. The clubhouse opens in 30 minutes and at that point we'll see if anyone else is here. Re: Ohtani. I10.1×289k1.5k11020
27May 17, '25Shohei Ohtani homered for the fourth time in the last three games, taking the major league lead with 16 homers, and he reached base three times, as the Dodgers lost 6-2 to the Ange9.3×264k2.9k41165
28Aug 17, '23Shohei Ohtani hit HR No. 42, and it's one I've never seen. He lost his helmet during the swing and circled the bases helmet-less. It's 1-0 Angels in the first.9.2×264k2.9k30667
29Jul 27, '23Phil Nevin said Ohtani will get some fluids and be fine to play tomorrow. Just a cramp.9.1×261k1.8k20519
30Aug 31, '25After the game, Jo Adell did not hold back when discussing the left field fence in Houston.8.8×253k1.6k12257
31Nov 14, '25By the way, I think Shohei Ohtani's best season was actually 2022, which is the only time in the last 5 years he didn't win the MVP. That year he "only" had an .875 OPS and 34 HRs,8.6×247k3.3k263201
32Sep 11, '23#Angels today. Ohtani is playing.7.5×215k1.4k16416
33Jul 27, '23Ohtani was asked after the game if the recent developments at all affected his desire to stay with the Angels long term.7.2×206k1.7k15834
34Jul 1, '23Shohei Ohtani's 30th HR traveled 493 feet, which would be his longest HR ever. (If it doesn't get changed.) His 15 HRs this month adds to his Angels record for a single month. It's6.5×186k1.7k16116
35Jul 28, '23Ohtani is playing.6.1×174k1.5k9613
36Oct 4, '23Phil Nevin has released a statement. The Angels declined his option yesterday, ending his year and a half as Angels manager.5.8×167k1.5k11530
37Oct 3, '21Shohei Ohtani's final stats .257/.372/.592, .965 OPS 46 HR 100 RBI 26 SB Pitching: 9-2, 3.18 ERA, 130.1 IP, 156 K5.8×06.8k95962
38Jun 16, '23The Angels took 3 of 4 from the Rangers, with Shohei Ohtani carrying them to the series-deciding victory. “The boys are fired up. It’s a different atmosphere, even in the dugout du5.5×156k1.5k7317
39Jun 18, '23View post on X5.4×155k1.8k1129
40Oct 28, '25If you think 14 innings is long, that's like 19.58 innings in Canada.4.7×136k5.2k19363
41Apr 29, '23View post on X4.4×127k1.5k1546
42Jul 17, '21Shohei Ohtani got $150,000 for participating in the Home Run Derby. Here's what he did with the money. #Angels4.4×04.8k83461
44Jul 10, '21Here4.3×04.3k1.1k61
45Jul 31, '25There are “Angels in the outfield.” Zach Neto just gave them a wave and they went nuts.4.0×115k1.8k11641
46Aug 11, '21Props to the Angel Stadium scoreboard crew. It is a Blue Jays home game.3.4×05.2k24228
47Mar 13, '22Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara had to resign because otherwise he couldn’t have talked to Ohtani during the lockout. He was a staff member. The #Angels rehired him.3.3×05k26635
48Jun 30, '23Fletchers3.2×92k1.8k15811
49Feb 3, '21Here’s a story that Andrelton Simmons wanted to share. Hopefully it helps someone. (It’s unlocked and free for all.)3.0×02.7k828139
50Apr 21, '21Shohei Ohtani, hitter: .999 OPS Shohei Ohtani, pitcher: 1.04 ERA3.0×04.2k34415
51Jun 8, '22Phil Nevin is a genius. He gave Shohei Ohtani the "hit a double" sign and then told Mike Trout to "hit a two-run homer." The Angels are up 2-0 in the 1st.2.9×04.4k20423
53Nov 3, '16Fun fact: The Angels home opener two years in a row has been against the eventual World Series winner. Congratulations 2017 Mariners.2.9×02.1k1.2k0
54Nov 16, '23Shohei Ohtani won the MVP unanimously He's the first player to win unanimously twice. Also in 2021.2.9×82k1.7k18718
55Jul 12, '21Sources: Shohei Ohtani will be starting on the mound for the AL in the All-Star Game. Announcement in about 15 minutes.2.6×03k4078
56Aug 26, '20There may be only 1,000 cardboard cutouts at Lucas Giolito’s no-hitter but 20 years from now every cardboard cutout in Chicago will say he was there.2.5×03.3k4876
57Jun 18, '23It's cool when the start of the clip with the Trout HR is Ohtani wearing the Kabuto because he just hit a HR.2.5×71k1.8k14939
58Nov 17, '22Shohei Ohtani finished 4th in the AL Cy Young voting. (Also, he has hit HRs against all of three of the guys ahead of him.)2.4×02.8k49043
59May 9, '19Albert Pujols will not get the ball from his 2,000th RBI. The fan left the stadium, turning down all kinds of offers from the Tigers and Angels. He can't sell it now, because it wa2.4×02.1k35215
60Oct 1, '23Thanks everyone for following and reading all season. Don’t go away. There is plenty of stuff still to come.2.3×65k1.7k516
61Jul 27, '22Just talked to Mike Trout. He said his phone is blowing up and it’s all an exaggeration. He said he will play again this year. Although he acknowledges he will have to stay on top 2.2×02.7k34719
62Jul 11, '21Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is going to catch while Ohtani is hitting in the HR Derby.2.0×02.7k23619
63Aug 23, '22The #Angels announce Arte Moreno is exploring a sale of the team.1.9×02.1k2598
64Apr 13, '19I can't even begin to describe this. You have to watch.1.9×01.9k48520
65May 15, '21Mike Trout is now in a 3-for-22 slump that has dropped his average to ... .3491.9×02.7k13610
66Mar 17, '21I am disappointed in myself that I neglected to point this out yesterday.... Shohei Ohtani struck out reigning MVP Jose Abreu on Saturday and hit a HR against reigning Cy Young Sha1.7×02.3k22515
67Jul 12, '21Ohtani hit one here in Derby BP.1.6×01.8k31617
68Jul 1, '19I've covered baseball for 22 years, and Tyler Skaggs was one of the best guys I covered. I always enjoyed talking to him, with or without the recorder on. He was a great guy. He wi1.6×02.2k2394
69Sep 22, '21Shohei Ohtani just hit HR 45. It's his first HR since Sept. 10. It was 445 feet.1.5×01.6k39115
70Apr 21, '22Joe Maddon said he was not taking Ohtani out with a perfect game, regardless of his pitch count.1.5×02.2k934
71Jul 5, '22Today’s #Angels T-shirts1.5×01.8k19025
72Jul 14, '21Jared Walsh, who made a sliding catch in LF even though he's never played there in the majors: "I hope Joe Maddon wasn't watching. I like first base a lot more than left field."1.5×02.1k16712
73Jul 12, '21They're booing Orbit, the Astros mascot.1.5×01.8k1476
74Jun 2, '21Hey Mets fans, the two cleanup hitters in the this Angels-Giants game are Juan Lagares and Wilmer Flores.1.4×02k1236
75Jun 26, '22Mike Trout was pretty upset about a pitch that buzzed by his helmet in the 9th inning. “If you can’t pitch inside, don’t pitch inside. And if you’re going to hit me, hit me in the 1.4×01.7k15224
76Oct 5, '16My 13-year-old son is telling me Britton can't pitch in a tie game bc they won't have him for the save later. I have failed as a parent1.4×01.4k4330
77Nov 18, '21Shohei Ohtani won the MVP unanimously. #Angels1.3×01.9k1822
78Jul 13, '21The #Angels have completed their 20 selections in the draft, and here's a summary. P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P P1.3×01.5k1896
79Jun 26, '22And now Jesse Winker is flipping off the crowd.1.3×01.7k10911
80Jun 5, '22Mike Trout is now 0 for his last 22, the longest drought of his career.1.3×01.7k907
81Jul 4, '21Jared Walsh made the All-Star team. #Angels1.3×01.8k1601
82Jul 1, '20Please take a moment today to remember Tyler Skaggs and think of his family. I he was one of the most approachable, honest and friendly players I covered in 22 years.1.3×01.8k1593
83Jun 30, '21Joe Maddon said Shohei Ohtani will hit for himself tomorrow.1.2×01.6k1443
84Aug 7, '20Former #Angels employee Eric Kay has been charged with possession and intent to distribute fentanyl, the drug found in Tyler Skaggs body when he died last year, according to a US D1.2×01.4k2714
85Jul 25, '20Mike Trout just became eligible for the Hall of Fame, by the way. He's now appeared in a game in 10 major league seasons.1.2×01.6k1641
86Feb 6, '22I urge you to read the comments to this tweet, particularly the ones from the coaches who don't realize they are critiquing Mike Trout.1.2×01.6k16626
87Jul 3, '19Worth pointing out that the Rangers handled this entire situation with the utmost class and respect. From the front office to the players to the ballpark mood.1.2×01.7k1373
88Apr 1, '22No surprise: Joe Maddon officially named Reid Detmers as the #Angels No 6 starter. Ohtani Sandoval Syndergaard Suarez Lorenzen Detmers1.2×01.5k1567
89Jul 13, '21"Leading off, the designated hitter, and the starting pitcher, Shohei Ohtani."1.1×01.5k1668
90May 10, '22Lost amid all the Ohtani-mania an HRs tonight, another one of these to end the game. Andrew Velazquez has been pretty incredible at shortstop.1.1×01.6k1135
91Apr 19, '22Andrew Velazquez has been very impressive defensively in a week as the Angels SS.1.1×01.5k879
92Mar 25, '22Shohei Ohtani is the #Angels opening day starter.1.1×01.5k1393
93Oct 1, '22The #Angels agreed to a $30M one year deal with Shohei Ohtani for 2023. Ohtani was already under control for the season, so this just avoids arbitration. It’s the largest salary ev1.1×01.4k15916
94Oct 1, '22I admit I am weirdly obsessed with the oddity of what the Angels did tonight. Everyone in their starting lineup, including the pitcher, had made his debut with the Angels. None of 1.0×01.4k14521
95Jul 13, '21That was Mike Trout who talked to Ohtani on the phone at his timeout, by the way.1.0×01.5k885
96Sep 15, '19He's done it. Hansel Robles has pitched a perfect game. He has retired 27 batters in a row. Since Aug. 21.1.0×01.5k965
97Jul 2, '21Shohei Ohtani is the AL Player of the Month for June.1.0×01.4k942
98May 10, '22That's Ohtani's first grand slam in the US or Japan1.0×01.4k1314
99Jul 10, '19Mike Trout: Tyler Skaggs "always wanted to be an All-Star, and tonight he was for sure."1.0×01.4k1280
100Jul 13, '21Here’s Jared Walsh. I hope he makes more All-Star teams so he can wear a better uniform.1.0×01.4k672

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