Boise Hawks aim to capture Pioneer League title in 2022
After losing the PBL Championship, the Boise Hawks are ready to compete for another title in 2022.
Ohtani wins Baseball Digest player of year; Scherzer top arm
NEW YORK (AP) — Two-way phenom Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels was selected major league player of the year by Baseball Digest and eBay. Max Scherzer was voted pitcher of the year and Josh Hader was picked as the top reliever in awards announced Thursday. Ohtani received 16 first-place votes in balloting by […]
Mariners lose to Angels 7-3 as playoff drought continues
SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners’ quest to end their 20-year playoff drought fell short Sunday as they lost to the Los Angeles Angels 7-3 on the final day of the regular season. Seattle’s late surge into contention was halted by Los Angeles, which took two of three in the series. The surprising Mariners needed […]
Ohtani open to longterm talks with Angels in offseason
SEATTLE (AP) — Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani said Sunday he is “very open” to negotiating a longterm contract with the club this offseason. Ohtani spoke before the Angels’ regular-season finale in Seattle. Ohtani could have pitched on turn on the final day of the season, but opted to skip his final start. He […]
Across MLB, other pro sports, coaches value rest
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Joe Maddon has long been a believer in the importance of rest and recharging. Each year, he provides his players with an extended mental and physical break by putting them through “American Legion Week” — that is, show up, lace up the cleats and take the field. The players can appreciate […]
Haniger keeps M’s playoff hopes alive with rally vs Angels
SEATTLE (AP) — Mitch Haniger drove in five runs and his two-out, two-run single in the eighth inning gave Seattle the lead as the Mariners took their playoff hopes to the final day of the regular season with a 6-4 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday night. With Seattle’s season on the line, […]
Angels deliver blow to Mariners’ playoff hopes with 2-1 win
SEATTLE (AP) — After all the one-run games they’ve played this season, the Seattle Mariners were waiting for their next late-game hero to emerge. That clutch hit was never delivered for the Mariners. And now Seattle finds itself needing help from others to see its 20-year postseason drought end. Jose Suarez threw five strong innings, […]
Garcia sets rookie HR record in 7-6 Rangers win over Angels
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Adolis Garcia set a Rangers rookie record for home runs and RBIs and Brock Holt put Texas ahead for the first time with a two-run double in the eighth inning of a series-clinching 7-6 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday. Shohei Ohtani, the two-way All-Star for Los Angeles who […]
Ohtani’s legs help Angels past Rangers, who lose 100th game
ARLINGTON, Texas (AP) — Shohei Ohtani sparked a four-run sixth-inning rally with his legs, and the Los Angeles Angels beat Texas 7-2 on Wednesday night to send the Rangers to their first 100-loss season since 1973. With the score 2-2, Ohtani led off the sixth with a sharp grounder to first baseman Nathaniel Lowe and […]
Ohtani done on mound in his standout 2-way season for Angels
Shohei Othani has thrown his final pitch this season for the Los Angeles Angels, and the two-way All-Star will focus on his at-bats in the final few games. “There’s really nothing left to prove on the mound,” manager Joe Maddon said Wednesday. “He’s exceeded expectations on the mound this year.” Maddon said it was a […]