The biggest question in baseball leading up to the trade deadline was finally answered Wednesday night. Barring any last-minute surprises, Shohei Ohtani will be staying put with the Los Angeles Angels.
But on Thursday afternoon, Ohtani put on a show never seen in the 123-year history of Major League Baseball.
Because Wednesday's game at Comerica Park was rained out, Ohtani was picked to start at pitcher against the Detroit Tigers in Game 1 of the straight doubleheader. For the first time without trade rumors looming, the pending free agent was in in complete control on the mound, allowing just one hit and throwing a complete game shutout for the first time in his career.