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Mike Trout’s ‘He won Round 1’ quote about Shohei Ohtani had MLB fans pondering free agency

The next WBC isn't until 2026. What does Trout know?

USA Today Sports Media Group

2-way plan hatched years ago takes Kuriyama, Ohtani to new heights

MIAMI -- Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was the starting pitcher against China, Japan's first opponent in this year's World Baseball Classic. He was also the designated hitter, batting third in the lineup, during the game at Tokyo Dome on March 9.

The Japan News/Yomiuri

The World Asked Shohei Ohtani For the Fairy-Tale Ending. He Delivered.

“Superman.” “A unicorn.” There were many ways to describe Ohtani’s performance in the WBC final, but we will leave it to Mike Trout: “He’s the best.”

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Japan Beats USA in Thrilling Ending to WBC Championship

In a moment that seemed scripted, Shohei Ohtani struck out Angels teammate Mike Trout for the final out and won tournament MVP honors.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani had a Priceless Reaction to Striking Out Mike Trout

What a way for the WBC to end.

Sports Illustrated

Greg Cote: World Baseball Classic teases Miami’s potential to support game. Now Marlins must step up.

MIAMI — The World Baseball Classic hosted by Miami has seen a packed stadium rocking with excitement this month, before and including the United States facing Japan in the championship game Tuesday night.

Miami Herald

'He has changed my life completely.' What it's like covering Shohei Ohtani.

Naoyuki Yanagihara's life mostly revolves around Shohei Ohtani.

Los Angeles Times

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The Two Best Players in Baseball Finally Get to Play in a Game That Matters

The WBC has done what in five seasons the Angels could not for Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani, and we can’t wait to watch.

Sports Illustrated

Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout playing in WBC Final had MLB fans referencing the same hilarious Angels meme

Whose Tungsten Arm O'Doyle curse is stronger?

USA Today Sports Media Group

Bill Shaikin: The first two stadium deals collapsed. Why would the Angels and Anaheim try again?

The Curse of Harry Sidhu was born on May 24, 2022. That was the day the Anaheim City Council unanimously voted to kill a deal that would have anchored the Angels in town for decades and allowed their owner to build an urban village around Angel Stadium.

Los Angeles Times

Bangkok United remain in T1 title picture

Bangkok United edged BG Pathum United 1-0 in Thai League 1 on Sunday night to keep alive their slim hopes of winning the title.

Bangkok Post

Benji Gil has never been offered an MLB manager job. He's determined to change that.

PHOENIX — Benji Gil didn't hold back. When asked about the World Baseball Classic's decision to move up Mexico's quarterfinal game against Puerto Rico to Friday, the Mexico manager bluntly contended that it was unfair.

Los Angeles Times

Mike Trout and Mookie Betts argue Edwin Díaz's injury shouldn't dim support for WBC

PHOENIX — Mike Trout's expectations for the World Baseball Classic were high. He had been looking forward to the event since Team USA won the last tournament in 2017. The Angels' superstar center fielder was the first player to commit to play for the U.S. this time around and helped…

Los Angeles Times

'We see who Shohei is.' How Shohei Ohtani and Japan advanced to WBC semifinals.

Shohei Ohtani made his presence known when he struck out the first batter of Japan's 9-3 win over Italy in a World Baseball Classic quarterfinal game Thursday, but that wasn't his most exciting strikeout of his outing.

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Robbie Ray is throwing gas again, and he has Mariners camp buzzing

PEORIA, Ariz. — Fighting for the franchise's first playoff berth in two decades, the Mariners did not play well on their final road trip of the 2022 season. They lost seven of 10 games to the likes of the Angels, A's and Royals — all sub-.500 teams — and, worst…

Chicago Sun-Times

Tim Anderson at 2B? Works for White Sox manager Pedro Grifol

Anderson played second base Monday night for the first time in his professional career. “He felt comfortable,” Grifol said of Anderson, who hit an RBI triple in Team USA’s 12-1 win over Canada in the World Baseball Classic.

Sports Illustrated

Hello, Sports Fans. Let Us Introduce You—Again—to Baseball’s Best Player.

No one looks like Mike Trout on a baseball field. No one hits like him, either. And he’s showing fans and teammates alike why at the World Baseball Classic.

Chicago Sun-Times

Reliever Aaron Bummer progressing on schedule

The southpaw threw 35 pitches in a bullpen session but doesn’t know when he will pitch in a regularly scheduled game.

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Michael Kopech throws three scoreless innings in spring debut

“I feel I’m where I should be,” Kopech said after throwing 37 pitches against the Angels

The Orange County Register

Angels expect Shohei Ohtani to miss potential World Baseball Classic matchup with USA

TEMPE, Ariz. — Now that Japan has advanced to the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, Shohei Ohtani’s path through the tournament and to opening day with the Angels has become clear, and it won’t involve a matchup against Mike Trout.

Sports Illustrated

Why Arte Moreno Couldn’t Give Up the Dream Just Yet

The Angels owner didn’t go through with a sale, saying he’ll “never fall out of love with baseball.” Can he finally turn that passion into a winning team in Anaheim?

Sports Illustrated

Team USA Is So Money, It’s ‘Ridiculous’

Take a good look at the Americans’ WBC roster, folks. There has never been a team like this, at least not by net worth.

Los Angeles Times

'He looked natural over there.' Mookie Betts seamlessly adjusts to second base for WBC.

TEMPE, Ariz. — Team USA's starting second baseman Thursday took his position for some work a few hours before the first pitch against the Angels and looked the part.

USA Today Sports Media Group

United States vs. Los Angeles Angels, live stream, TV channel, time, how to watch

Team USA will play an exhibition game against the Los Angeles Angels in Scottsdale, Arizona on Thursday afternoon.

The Independent UK

Ohtani's Japan teammates, like Lars Nootbaar, are also fans

St. Louis Cardinals outfielder Lars Nootbaar just joined Japan's national team for the World Baseball Classic but he is already a big fan of Shohei Ohtani

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