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Jeff Fletcher

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2 months

Members 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 Rendon.

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1 year

Shohei Ohtani has cleared out his locker in the #Angels clubhouse. The Angels say they will have no information on what has happened until tomorrow.

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1 month

So, 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

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3 years

Shohei 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 K

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2 years

Pretty 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Props to the Angel Stadium scoreboard crew. It is a Blue Jays home game.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani got $150,000 for participating in the Home Run Derby. Here's what he did with the money. #Angels

Shohei Ohtani donates Home Run Derby earnings to Angels support staff

Ohtani received $150,000 for participating in the All-Star event, but he distributed that money on Friday to around 30 Angels employees, including trainers, clubhouse workers and media relations st…

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Jeff Fletcher

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2 years

Phil 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani, hitter: .999 OPS Shohei Ohtani, pitcher: 1.04 ERA

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Here

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

By 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 the field with Elly De La Cruz.

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@BallySportWest

1 year

Elly De La Cruz gotta check if Shohei is real 😂🦄 @Angels | #GoHalos

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Jeff Fletcher

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1 year

Yesterday Ohtani broke some scoreboard bulbs.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei Ohtani is in the Angels dugout tonight. (Luis Rengifo too.)

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

There 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

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1 year

I have let the Angels radio team know that I will no longer appear on the “Reporters Roundtable” either.

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2 years

For what it's worth: I was informed by AM830 (Angels team-owned radio network) that I'm no longer welcomed back on the their "Beat Reporter Roundtable" program because I bring "negativity" to an "up-beat show." I was told the decision was made by team president John Carpino.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Sources: Shohei Ohtani will be starting on the mound for the AL in the All-Star Game. Announcement in about 15 minutes.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Mike Trout is now in a 3-for-22 slump that has dropped his average to ... .349

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

Here’s a story that Andrelton Simmons wanted to share. Hopefully it helps someone. (It’s unlocked and free for all.)

Andrelton Simmons opens up about depression and thoughts of suicide

The former Angels shortstop revealed that he decided to opt out of the final games of the 2020 season because of mental and emotional struggles. He is telling his story now to encourage others to s…

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Shohei Ohtani finished 4th in the AL Cy Young voting. (Also, he has hit HRs against all of three of the guys ahead of him.)

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani’s interpreter Ippei Mizuhara is going to catch while Ohtani is hitting in the HR Derby.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Just 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 of maintenance of his back, he’s not concerned about his career.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

6 months

I 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 other sports, so it’s unlikely Ippei was betting on his behalf.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Phil Nevin on Ohtani: “He wants to win. And he wants to win here.”

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

Albert 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 wasn't authenticated.

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Jeff Fletcher

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4 years

I 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 Shane Bieber on Tuesday.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

I'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 will be missed. My heart goes out to all in his family, and his baseball family.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Joe Maddon said he was not taking Ohtani out with a perfect game, regardless of his pitch count.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

8 years

Fun fact: The Angels home opener two years in a row has been against the eventual World Series winner. Congratulations 2017 Mariners.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

The #Angels announce Arte Moreno is exploring a sale of the team.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei Ohtani has a torn UCL and won’t pitch again this season.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Jared 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."

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Hey Mets fans, the two cleanup hitters in the this Angels-Giants game are Juan Lagares and Wilmer Flores.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

This is how Shohei Ohtani moves up runners.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani won the MVP unanimously. #Angels

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Anthony 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 that.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

I can't even begin to describe this. You have to watch.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Welcome to the big leagues. You’re up.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Logan 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. #Angels

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Phil Nevin said Ohtani will get some fluids and be fine to play tomorrow. Just a cramp.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Today’s #Angels T-shirts

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

Please 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.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Ohtani hit one here in Derby BP.

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1 year

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

They're booing Orbit, the Astros mascot.

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Jeff Fletcher

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1 year

Fletchers

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Jared Walsh made the All-Star team. #Angels

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

It's cool when the start of the clip with the Trout HR is Ohtani wearing the Kabuto because he just hit a HR.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

And now Jesse Winker is flipping off the crowd.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Mike 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 ribs. Don’t hit me in the head.”

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Ohtani was asked after the game if the recent developments at all affected his desire to stay with the Angels long term.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

Worth 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.

Texas Rangers

@Rangers

5 years

For you, 45.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

11 months

Shohei Ohtani won the MVP unanimously He's the first player to win unanimously twice. Also in 2021.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Mike Trout is now 0 for his last 22, the longest drought of his career.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Thanks everyone for following and reading all season. Don’t go away. There is plenty of stuff still to come.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

Mike Trout just became eligible for the Hall of Fame, by the way. He's now appeared in a game in 10 major league seasons.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei 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's 5-1.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Joe Maddon said Shohei Ohtani will hit for himself tomorrow.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

I urge you to read the comments to this tweet, particularly the ones from the coaches who don't realize they are critiquing Mike Trout.

Matt Lisle

@CoachLisle

3 years

My friends’ son needs help. Any tips/suggestions?

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Lost amid all the Ohtani-mania an HRs tonight, another one of these to end the game. Andrew Velazquez has been pretty incredible at shortstop.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani just hit HR 45. It's his first HR since Sept. 10. It was 445 feet.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei Ohtani was asked tonight if he's open to re-signing with the Angels:

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

The #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 P

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei 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 John surgery. Also, he said Ohtani will be ready to hit “when the bell rings” in 2024.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Andrew Velazquez has been very impressive defensively in a week as the Angels SS.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

That was Mike Trout who talked to Ohtani on the phone at his timeout, by the way.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

"Leading off, the designated hitter, and the starting pitcher, Shohei Ohtani."

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

RE: 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. I am a little surprised he's playing. Maybe they just updated his software overnight.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

The 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 during the games. Hopefully, we can continue this all the way through.”

Shohei Ohtani pitches, slugs Angels to series victory in Texas

Ohtani pitches six innings and hits his league-leading 22nd homer to lift the Angels to their third victory in a four-game series against the AL West-leading Rangers, 5-3. Ohtani is now hitting .30…

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1 year

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

No surprise: Joe Maddon officially named Reid Detmers as the #Angels No 6 starter. Ohtani Sandoval Syndergaard Suarez Lorenzen Detmers

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Ohtani is playing.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

He's done it. Hansel Robles has pitched a perfect game. He has retired 27 batters in a row. Since Aug. 21.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani is the #Angels opening day starter.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Mike 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 year, would be private but he expected to be “wearing an Angels uniform in the spring.”

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Phil Nevin has released a statement. The Angels declined his option yesterday, ending his year and a half as Angels manager.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

The 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 to fill in the rest of the blanks this afternoon.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Anthony Rendon just fouled a ball off his leg and it doesn't look good. This team may actually be cursed.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

8 years

My 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 parent

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Shohei 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 2 of the regular season. Mike Trout is going straight back to Anaheim for the freeway series.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani is the AL Player of the Month for June.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

#Angels today. Ohtani is playing.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

I 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 them had ever worn another big league uniform. And they won.

Angels use first entirely homegrown lineup in 23 years to beat Rangers

The Angels start a lineup of 10 players who had never appeared in a major league game for another team, and four of the key contributors were former first-round picks.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

1 year

Shohei 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 Opening Day 24 and pitch in 2025. Dr. Neal ElAttrache performed the procedure.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

Former #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 District Court document.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

That's Ohtani's first grand slam in the US or Japan

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

The #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 ever for an arb-eligible player. (Betts $27M)

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Here’s Jared Walsh. I hope he makes more All-Star teams so he can wear a better uniform.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

Mike Trout: Tyler Skaggs "always wanted to be an All-Star, and tonight he was for sure."

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

Raisel Iglesias: "We are a family. That's going to help us to be more united. We're going to be for sure playing better and fighting every single game so we can make it to the playoffs." I don't think he literally meant "fighting" every game, but that would be entertaining.

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Jeff Fletcher

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2 years

Patrick Sandoval stumbled on something and Logan O'Hoppe saved a run.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

4 years

Ohtani pitched a scoreless first, with 3 Ks. His fastball was 96-100 mph. #Angels .

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

2 years

The news that you might have suspected is now official. Kurt Suzuki is retiring at the end of the season. The #Angels catcher played 16 years in the majors, won a WS, made an ASG.

Angels catcher Kurt Suzuki set to retire, ending 16-year career

A product of Cal State Fullerton, Suzuki began his career with the Oakland A’s and he is expected to end it with a final start against the A’s in the season’s last series. Suzuki says he’s open to …

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Jeff Fletcher

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2 years

The #Angels best pitcher just hit a three-run HR off Gerrit Cole. The Angels are up 3-2 in the 6th.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Jared Walsh, who has never played LF in the majors ever, just made a sliding catch.

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

3 years

Shohei Ohtani said he is "very open" to negotiating an extension this winter. #Angels

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Jeff Fletcher

@JeffFletcherOCR

5 years

Heaney's first pitch of the game was clearly also a tribute to curve-ball specialist Tyler Skaggs.

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Jeff Fletcher

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2 years

Phil Nevin, on Shohei Ohtani: "He's the best baseball player I think anybody has ever seen, to be honest. I really believe that. All around. I don't think there's any argument you can make that he's not the best baseball player that's played the game."

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Jeff Fletcher

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10 months

Can confirm this. So Ohtani was essentially making himself "affordable" to whatever team he picked.

Jack Harris

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My understanding is Ohtani took this approach (massively deferring his salary to keep team payroll flexible) with all the teams he negotiated with So this wasn't a Dodgers-exclusive thing. Seems like he thought this was the best way to win in his new destination

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