Yamamoto can’t make it through 1 inning, Ohtani caught up in an illegal gambling scandal, this season literally could not have started worse for the dodgers. Tell me again about that magical offseason???
So we’re all supposed to believe Ohtani’s best friend on the team and his interpreter who he was with 24/7 both bet on sports illegally nonstop and he knew nothing about it? Alright man
Record the last 50 games:
LAD: 26-24
LAA: 26-24
Dodgers started off hot, and have crashed and burned since. Angels started off rough with a brand new coaching staff and young team and are finally hitting their stride.
Shohei was sold a lie & thought the grass would be greener
Took extra innings for the billion dollar super team to squeak out a win against a team of inexperienced young kids. Congrats on your World Series dodgers
Shohei really went from maybe the most beloved athlete in the world to the most hated almost overnight. There’s something to be said about running from the grind, taking the easy way out, buying yourself out of your problems
Not gonna lie, I’m still in total shock and hurt by yesterdays news. Like most of Halo nation, I just feel betrayed. This organization gave Shohei everything he wanted. Control, autonomy, privacy. The fans gave him everything they had. We supported him through it all. (1/?)
Angels are currently 6.5 games out of a playoff spot. We have Astros, Rangers, and Rays for our next 9 games and they all sit ahead in the standings. 6.5 isn’t impossible, it’s actually very doable considering what we have ahead. Just gotta play our brand of baseball
Rendons getting hot. Trout is still the best player in the world. The team has everything going right now. Lots of contributors. THIS is the team we knew we had
Last night was a memorable night at the Big A. Although the halos didn’t get the win, there was such an excitement around this team I haven’t felt in a long time. The O’Hoppe slam, the comeback, Rendon’s first hit and standing O all made for a great opening night
Fans that don’t understand why Angels fans are so angry/upset, just imagine this:
-Aaron Judge signing with the Mets
-Kawhi leaving the Clippers for Lakers
-Harbough leaves Michigan for Ohio St
It’s basically KD going to the Warriors if he was on the Kings instead of OKC
The Dodgers don’t play at Angel Stadium until Sep 3rd and 4th. Those will probably be the craziest regular season games of all time. The whole stadium booing him every time he’s at bat will be amazing.
Federal authorities conclude Shohei Ohtani was a victim of fraud and was not involved in gambling scheme with former translator Ippei Mizuhara, per
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Mizuhara is "in negotiations" to plead guilty in connection to alleged theft of Ohtani's money
Shohei Ohtani said he found himself trying too hard with RISP early this season because he was trained to think it was their only shot due to his time with the Angels.
Only four players since 2011 are still with their original MLB club:
José Altuve - Astros
Charlie Blackmon - Rockies
Salvador Pérez - Royals
Mike Trout - Angels
*They all debuted within 64 days of one another.
MLB announces Tucupita Marcano has been banned from baseball
He bet on 25 Pittsburgh Pirates games while he was assigned to the team, but he was injured during all of them and lost all those bets
He gambled more than $150K on baseball and won just 4.3 percent of his MLB bets
Mike was having one of his best seasons already. MVP caliber season, leading the league in homers and on pace to crush his stolen base record. This just ain’t fair man, he works so hard and wants to be out there so bad.
Go get 2 of Snell, Yamamoto, Stroman, Burnes, Cease
Get JD Martinez or Soler, then sign Bellinger to stick it to the Dodgers.
Hader and more bullpen pieces. You can’t tell me this team isn’t more well rounded than it was before.
I just hope Halo fans don’t take for granted how lucky we are to have a guy like Trout not only be the face of our franchise but to do it for his whole career. There will never be another one
You know who has a worse record than the Angels?? The Padres, the Mets, the Cubs, the Cards. So why aren’t we talking about trading Soto, trading Alonso and Lindor, trading Swanson, trading Arenado???? Does this only work for the Angels?
The Dodgers are discussing a trade in which they would get RHP Tyler Glasnow and OF Manuel Margot from the Rays for RHP Ryan Pepiot and OF Jonny Deluca, sources tell
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Every little thing that Shohei does on the dodgers will be celebrated by all these journos that jsut have it out for the Angels. Like it’s a 20 second video of batting practice….
Just breathe, it’s only one game, it’s only one game, it’s only one game….
Disappointing start, but I think Wash and his staff deserve some patience. They’re implementing a whole new culture and mindset. That doesn’t change overnight
Halos are currently 7GB of a playoff spot. We get Rays (playing .500), Reds, Mets, Phils, As next 5 series. You’re telling me if we can make up 3-4 games in that span we’ll be 3-4 GB with a month to go and Trout,Neto,OHoppe returning? This is why u cant throw dirt on this team
This series didn’t go exactly how we wanted it to, but I will say this: there is a buzz around this team and fanbase that I haven’t felt in a long time. This team fights for each other, and it feels oh so good to say that baseball is back in Anaheim.
#RepTheHalo
"Everybody on the team's gonna pull their weight, and if they can't pull their weight they're not gonna be on the team - it's that simple"
Ron Washington is not here to F- around.
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I feel sorry for all the fans that claimed they won’t watch anymore games this season. This team is starting to find a groove and there are still games to be played. Baseball is fun
So they say Ippei lied when being questioned about betting & they also say that Ippei placed bets directly with Boywer. No details on HOW the theft of millions of dollars occurred. So did he rob Ohtani to pay for his gambling habit? If so, we think this is the 1st time or just
It appeared Teoscar Hernández struck out to end the game, but it was ruled no swing.
The Rockies booth was not happy... especially after Hernández hit a go-ahead 3-run HR on the next pitch to cap off a 7-run Dodgers inning.
Drew Goodman on the call:
19 days ago the Angels and Mariners squared off with only 1 win separating both teams in the standings. In the span of 5 series SEA has caught fire and now sit in the 3rd WC spot and only 2GB of the division! That’s how quickly things can change in this league. 1/2
I think we’re starting to see the kinda team that Wash and Perry have envisioned for this squad. Steps are being taken in the right direction! Don’t let this team get hot!