The Lead

Shohei's Empty Locker: How The Angels Failed MLB's Biggest Star

09.22.2023 - By WonderyPlay

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The Los Angeles Angels have had arguably the two biggest stars in baseball, Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout, on their roster for the past six years. And yet they have failed to make the playoffs -- or even record a winning season -- during that time. Today, with Ohtani on the verge of free agency, we explore his complicated relationship with the Angels, where he’s likely to land next season, and why the Angels may have ultimately failed MLB's brightest star.

Guest: Sam Blum, The Athletic

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