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World Series – Los Angeles Dodgers v. New York Yankees – Game Five

Shohei Ohtani Reverse Tungsten-Arms His Way Into A World Series Ring

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Ray Ratto

Matt Thaiss of the Los Angeles Angels strikes out swinging during the fifth inning against the Chicago White Sox on September 26,2024. His helmet's all wonky on his head.

MLB: SEP 26 Angels at White Sox

Woof, The Angels

Mookie Betts of the Los Angeles Dodgers reacts after hitting a three run home run in the tenth inning against the Los Angeles Angels.

Los Angeles Dodgers v Los Angeles Angels

The Angels Walked Shohei Ohtani To Face Mookie Betts. What Happened Next Will Shock You.

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David Roth

Carson Fulmer of the Angels looks faintly dyspeptic on the mound during an April 16 game at Tampa Bay.

Los Angeles Angels v Tampa Bay Rays

It Has Seldom Been More Los Angeles Angels Than It Is Right Now

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Patrick Redford

HOUSTON, TEXAS - MARCH 30: Marcus Stroman #0 of the New York Yankees pitches in the first inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 30, 2024 in Houston, Texas. (Photo by Tim Warner/Getty Images)

New York Yankees v Houston Astros

MLB’s New Uniforms Continue To Suck Ass

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Maitreyi Anantharaman

Los Angeles Angels first baseman Nolan Schanuel (18) bats during the Los Angeles Angels versus the Baltimore Orioles game on March 28, 2024, at Oriole Park at Camden Yards in Baltimore, MD.

MLB: MAR 28 Angels at Orioles

Major League Baseball EMBROILED In Fussy And Arcane Scoring Scandal

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Luis Paez-Pumar

Mike Trout #27 of the Los Angeles Angels celebrates with teammates after hitting a home run against the Miami Marlins during the fourth inning of the game at loanDepot park on April 01, 2024 in Miami, Florida.

Los Angeles Angels v Miami Marlins

Mike Trout Is Still Doing Mike Trout Stuff

Anthony Rendon walks away from the plate with a faraway, faintly sad look on his face after striking out against Cleveland in a game in May of 2023.

Los Angeles Angels v Cleveland Guardians

Anthony Rendon Is Already Feeling Pretty Angels

Yuki Matsui #1 of the San Diego Padres stands during the daily workout at Peoria Sports Complex on February 12, 2024 in Peoria, Arizona.

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Nike And Fanatics Have Truly Fucked Up MLB’s New Uniforms

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Chris Thompson

Never Say Aloud The Name Of Shohei Ohtani Or Surely You Will Perish!

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - SEPTEMBER 17: Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels in the dugout while playing the Detroit Tigers at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on September 17, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by John McCoy/Getty Images)

Detroit Tigers v Los Angeles Angels

How Mad Would You Be If Shohei Ohtani Re-Signed In Anaheim?

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Tom Ley

Lucas Giolito #24 of the Los Angeles Angels pitches in the first inning against the Cincinnati Reds at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 22, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Cincinnati Reds v Los Angeles Angels

Who Wants Some Guys?

Shohei Ohtani stands in the dugout before game two of a Wednesday doubleheader.

Shohei Ohtani’s Arm Kerploded And The Angels Are In Hell

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Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, looking quite pissed off.

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The San Francisco Giants And Cable TV Conspired To Prevent This Blog, But Failed

Randal Grichuk #15 of the Los Angeles Angels fails to deny a two-run double by Patrick Bailey #14 of the San Francisco Giants during the ninth inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on August 7, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

San Francisco Giants v Los Angeles Angels

That’s What The Angels Get For Trying

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels looks on from the pitchers mound in the bottom of the 2nd inning of game one of a doubleheader against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park on July 27, 2023 in Detroit, Michigan. The Angels defeated the Tigers 6-0. Ohtani pitched a complete game, one-hit shutout.

Los Angeles Angels v Detroit Tigers – Game One

Shohei Ohtani Had The Best Day Ever, And So Did I

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Shohei Ohtani celebrates with his Angels teammates

Los Angeles Angels v Detroit Tigers

The Angels Are Going To Try

God Only Knows What This Means For The Angels

ANAHEIM, CALIFORNIA - JULY 23: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels reacts in the dugout during the first inning of a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on July 23, 2023 in Anaheim, California. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

Pittsburgh Pirates v Los Angeles Angels

Let’s Get Weird. Let’s Send Shohei Ohtani To The A’s

SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA - JULY 04: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels walks to the dugout after being replaced during the sixth inning against the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on July 04, 2023 in San Diego, California.

Los Angeles Angels v San Diego Padres

It’s Been A Very Bad Few Days For The Angels

Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels watches his opposite field solo homerun, to take a 3-1 lead over the Chicago White Sox, during the seventh inning at Angel Stadium of Anaheim on June 27, 2023 in Anaheim, California.

Chicago White Sox v Los Angeles Angels

Shohei Ohtani!!!!

Anaheim, CA - June 20: Shohei Ohtani #17 of the Los Angeles Angels against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the sixth inning of a baseball game at Angel Stadium in Anaheim on Tuesday, June 20, 2023. (Photo by Keith Birmingham/MediaNews Group/Pasadena Star-News via Getty Images)

Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Los Angeles Angels 2-0 during a baseball game at Angel Stadium.

There Is No Fair Value For Shohei Ohtani

KANSAS CITY, MO - JUNE 17: Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) follows through as he hits a solo hoe run in the seventh inning of an MLB game between the Los Angeles Angles and Kansas City Royals on June 17, 2023 at Kaufmann Stadium in Kansas City, MO.

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