OC Register Mar 24, 2023
Angels’ Shohei Ohtani ready to turn page from World Baseball Classic to Opening Day
Ohtani pitched in a minor league game on Friday, one final spring training tune-up between winning the WBC with Japan and pitching the season opener next week.
OC Register Mar 22, 2023
Angels react to Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout World Baseball Classic duel
Ohtani and Trout are headed back to the Angels after their 'storybook ending' showdown in the tournament final left their teammates nervous and conflicted
NESN.com Mar 22, 2023
Red Sox Legend Praises Shohei Ohtani ‘On Behalf Of Baseball’
Shohei Ohtani capped off a memorable 2023 World Baseball Classic, and his performance further heightened his impact on the sport. The Angels star struck out his fellow Los Angeles teammate Mike Trout to earn the save in Japan’s 3-2 win over the United States. Ohtani earned the MVP award as the two-way phenom continues to […] The post Red Sox Legend Praises Shohei Ohtani ‘On Behalf Of Baseball’ appeared first on NESN.com.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Shohei Ohtani strikes out Mike Trout as Japan edges Team USA for World Baseball Classic title
Ohtani whiffs his Angels teammate on a full-count slider for the final out in a matchup so many wanted to see, giving Japan a 3-2 victory over the defending champs for its first WBC crown since 2009.
Bears Blog | Chicago Breaking Sports Mar 21, 2023
Japan wins its 3rd World Baseball Classic, beating Team USA 3-2 with Shohei Ohtani striking out Mike Trout to end it
Shohei Ohtani emerged from the bullpen and fanned Los Angeles Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out in a matchup the whole baseball world wanted to see.
OC Register Mar 21, 2023
Angels approve Shohei Ohtani to pitch in tonight’s World Baseball Classic final vs. USA
Ohtani has never pitched on fewer than five days' rest or in relief in the majors, but could pitch an inning and potentially face Angels teammate Mike Trout
OC Register Mar 20, 2023
Shohei Ohtani, Japan rally past Mexico to reach World Baseball Classic final
The Angels star sparks a ninth-inning rally with a leadoff double, and Munetaka Murakami hits a walk-off, two-run double for a 6-5 win. Japan will face Team USA in Tuesday’s title game.
OC Register Mar 18, 2023
Angels owner Arte Moreno: No Shohei Ohtani contract talks so far
Moreno says Ohtani, like Mike Trout did before signing his $426 million deal in 2019, 'has to figure out if this is where he wants to be'
OC Register Mar 16, 2023
Shohei Ohtani does it again, leads Japan to World Baseball Classic semifinal
The Angels star sparks a four-run third inning and pitches shutout ball into the fifth in a 9-3 victory over Italy on Thursday in Tokyo
OC Register Mar 11, 2023
Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball Classic matchup with USA
Ohtani set to pitch for Japan in the WBC quarterfinals Thursday in Tokyo, then for the Angels on March 24 in Arizona, lining him up for Opening Day on March 30
OC Register Mar 11, 2023
Angels owner Arte Moreno details why he isn’t selling the team
In Sports Illustrated interview, Moreno explains 'I didn’t want to go,' as well as discussing his plans for soon-to-be free agent Shohei Ohtani
OC Register Mar 11, 2023
World Baseball Classic: Shohei Ohtani helps Japan advance to quarterfinals
The Angels star has another RBI double in a 10-2 victory over the Czech Republic; Australia, Panama and Taiwan also win
OC Register Mar 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani leads Japan to another World Baseball Classic win
Angels star has two hits and two runs and Boston's Masataka Yoshida drives in five in a 13-4 rout of Korea; Cuba, Taiwan, Czech Republic also victorious
OC Register Mar 9, 2023
Shohei Ohtani shines for Japan in World Baseball Classic
The Angels star strikes out five over four innings and adds a two-run double in an 8-1 win over China; Australia, Netherlands and Italy also victorious.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune Mar 9, 2023
Shohei Ohtani and Japan: It's much more than just baseball
Hed paid about $80 for his ticket. He wore a Japan cap above a blue Los Angeles Angels jersey. And as he enthused about the sensation that is Shohei Ohtani, baseball fan Hotaru Shiromizo was talking about far more than sports.
