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Shohei Ohtani Homers in Last Home Game Before Trade Deadline as the Angels Beat the Pirates 7–5

NAHEIM, Calif.—Shohei Ohtani’s line drive left his bat at a sizzling 113 mph, but only a 19-degree launch angle. Hugging the ground like an airplane trying to fly below the radar, it streaked all the way over the center-field fence. “I don’t know if I’ve seen a ball hit like that, except a golf ball,…


Shohei Ohtani’s Future Is Still Uncertain as the Angels Ponder a Momentous Decision

ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Angels fans rose and roared when Shohei Ohtani walked toward the dugout after a tumultuous Friday night on the mound. The Big A echoed with “M-V-P!” chants for the unique talent who has revolutionized baseball over the last six seasons in Orange County. The chants and cheers had a melancholy note,…


‘Baseball Dream’ Awaits SoCal Teens in New Mexico

A collection of 24 teenagers, most of them from Orange County, California, are about to live out a baseball dream in Farmington, New Mexico. The Southern California Renegades are set to open play in the Connie Mack World Series at 1:30 p.m. July 21. The 12-team tournament, held in Farmington since 1965, guarantees each entrant…


ANAHEIM, Calif.—The New York…

ANAHEIM, Calif.—The New York Yankees and Los Angeles Angels both came into their three-game series looking for momentum after dropping two of three after the All-Star break. After Wednesday’s, July 19, 7–3 victory, the Angels have found a spark while the Yankees are reeling and searching for answers. Taylor Ward and Luis Rengifo hit two-run…


Orioles Clip Dodgers in Finale, 8–5

Ramon Urias drove in three runs and Gunnar Henderson homered as the Baltimore Orioles salvaged the finale of a three-game series against the visiting Los Angeles Dodgers with an 8–5 win on Wednesday, July 19. Urias went 2-for-3 with two doubles, while Henderson went 1-for-3 with a solo homer for the Orioles, who ended a…


Mickey Moniak, Patrick Sandoval Drive Angels Past Yankees

Mickey Moniak went 3-for-4 and drove in three runs, and left-hander Patrick Sandoval pitched 7 1/3 innings of two-hit ball to lead the Los Angeles Angels to a 5–1 victory over the New York Yankees on Tuesday, July 18, in Anaheim, Calif. Yankees right-hander Domingo German, who threw the 24th perfect game in major league…


Jason Heyward Hits a 3-run Homer as the Dodgers Rout the Orioles 10–3 for 8th Win in 9 Games

BALTIMORE—Jason Heyward hit a three-run homer during a five-run second inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers routed the Baltimore Orioles 10–3 Tuesday night, July 18. Michael Grove won his second outing in a row for the NL West-leading Dodgers, who picked up their eighth victory in nine games. “Going into the break, we were playing…


Ohtani Ties Score With 35th Homer, Angels Beat Yankees 4–3 in 10 Innings

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Even with constant questions about his future, Shohei Ohtani continues to produce at an amazing clip for the Los Angeles Angels. The two-way star tied the score in the seventh inning with his major league-leading 35th home run. That set the stage for pinch-hitter Michael Stefanic’s game-ending single in the 10th that gave the…


Taylor’s Grand Slam Helps Dodgers Snap Baltimore’s 8-game Winning Streak With 6–4 Victory

BALTIMORE—Chris Taylor hit a grand slam on an 0-2 pitch in the sixth inning, and the Los Angeles Dodgers rallied to beat Baltimore 6–4, snapping the Orioles’ eight-game winning streak Monday night, July 17. Los Angeles trailed 4–1 entering the sixth before Will Smith’s RBI single. Baltimore starter Grayson Rodriguez left with men on first…


Astros Go Deep 5 Times to Rally for 9–8 Win Over Angels Despite Ohtani’s MLB-Best 34th Homer

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Houston outfielder Kyle Tucker ended up having the final word in what was a wild weekend series between the Astros and Los Angeles Angels. Tucker hit a solo shot in the ninth inning that ended up being the game-winning home run and then made a diving catch in right field for the final out…