The New York Times – Sports:
A team with Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani — and very little on-field success — spent the winter dealing with the lockout and a messy trial over the death of a former player.
Category: Ohtani, Shohei
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MLB Creates ‘Ohtani Rule’ to Keep Star’s Bat in Games
The New York Times – Sports:
A new rule will allow a pitcher who bats for himself to stay in a game as the designated hitter when he is finished pitching.
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Billy Eppler’s Recipe for Mets Success: Piching, Depht, Thick Skin
The New York Times – Sports:
Billy Eppler was an executive with the Yankees, signed Shohei Ohtani to the Angels and was (briefly) a player agent. He would rather talk about the Mets’ future.
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A Minor Leaguer's Long Slog to the Majors, and His Short Trip Back
The New York Times – Sports:
While big leaguers fight with owners about labor issues, minor leaguers like Jack Kruger are getting ready for another season of long bus rides and longer odds.
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Angels' Shohei Ohtani Wins AL MVP Award
The New York Times – Sports:
The Angels’ two-way star inspires extreme devotion from his most ardent supporters. Baseball writers agreed, unanimously giving him the A.L.’s Most Valuable Player Award.
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Noah Syndergaard Signs One-Year Deal With Angels
The New York Times – Sports:
The oft-injured starter will try to re-establish himself in Los Angeles after a deal that netted the Mets a draft pick.
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To Keep Shohei Ohtani Happy, the Angels Have to Win
The New York Times – Sports:
With Shohei Ohtani issuing what felt like an ultimatum, and Mike Trout’s prime fleeting, Perry Minasian has his work cut out for him to build around his superstars.