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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, left, laughs with Detroit Tigers first baseman Miguel Cabrera at first during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 17, 2021. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)
Ohtani, backed by Ward's slam, leads Angels past Tigers 7-5

By Greg Beacham Jun. 18, 2021 12:52 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Jared Walsh (20) and Max Stassi (33) celebrate with Taylor Ward (3) after Walsh and Stassi scored off of single hit by Juan Lagares during the eighth inning of a baseball game against the Seattle Mariners Saturday, June 5, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Ohtani HR, Angels rally past Mariners 12-5; Kikuchi injured

By Joe Reedy Jun. 06, 2021 01:31 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher Griffin Canning, left, leaves the mound after he was removed by manager Joe Maddon, right, during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners in Anaheim, Calif., Thursday, June 3, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Fraley's 1st big league homer lifts Mariners over Angels

By Joe Reedy Jun. 04, 2021 02:24 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Mayers reacts after striking out Boston Red Sox's Michael Chavis to end the baseball game during the ninth inning, Sunday, May 16, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Ohtani's 2-out, 2-run HR in 9th sends Angels over Bosox 6-5

By Maureen Mullen May. 16, 2021 05:06 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Franchy Cordero, left, reacts after his RBI-double beside Los Angeles Angels' Jose Iglesias (4) during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, May 15, 2021, in Boston. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)
Verdugo hits HR on 25th birthday as Red Sox beat Angels 9-0

By Ken Powtak May. 15, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws to the Cincinnati Reds during the first inning of a baseball game Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 04, 2021 03:04 AM EDT

FILE - Players stand during the national anthem before the Rosemont Dogs played their baseball home-opener against the Milwaukee Milkmen at Impact Field in Rosemont, Ill., in this Tuesday, July 7, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (John Starks/Daily Herald, via AP, File)
LEADING OFF: Minor league opening day, Dodgers' May needs TJ

By The Associated Press May. 03, 2021 08:46 PM EDT

FILE - Tulsa Drillers' Hueston Morrill waits for his name to be announced at the Double-A baseball team's game against the Frisco RoughRiders in Tulsa, Okla., in this Tuesday, June 30, 2020, file photo. Minor league teams across the country are set to open their seasons Tuesday, May 4, 2021, returning baseball to communities denied the old national pastime during the coronavirus pandemic. (Ian Maule/Tulsa World via AP, File)
Minors primer: What's new as MiLB returns in 2021?

By Jake Seiner May. 03, 2021 01:49 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels designated hitter Shohei Ohtani, right, watches his home run hit in front of Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado, left, during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, April 25, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
Ohtani's HR helps Angels end skid with 4-2 win over Astros

By Kristie Rieken Apr. 25, 2021 05:32 PM EDT

Kansas City Royals Andrew Benintendi (16) steals second base as the ball gets past Los Angeles Angels second baseman David Fletcher (22) during the first inning of a baseball game at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., Wednesday, April 14, 2021. Benintendi advanced to third base on the play. (AP Photo/Orlin Wagner)
Pérez delivers with bat to finish big series, KC tops Angels

By Avery Osen Apr. 14, 2021 05:54 PM EDT

Houston Astros starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi walks to the dugout after being relieved during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Washington Nationals, Wednesday, March 24, 2021, in West Palm Beach, Fl. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
LEADING OFF: Red Sox-Twins delayed opener; Phils-Mets play 2

By The Associated Press Apr. 13, 2021 03:28 AM EDT

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run in front of Toronto Blue Jays catcher Alejandro Kirk during the fifth inning of a baseball game Friday, April 9, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Ohtani homers, drives in 4 as Angels beat Blue Jays 7-1

By Mark Didtler Apr. 09, 2021 10:23 PM EDT

Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Ross Stripling throws against the Los Angeles Angels during the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Dunedin, Fla. (AP Photo/Mike Carlson)
Angels win 7-5 in home opener for Florida-based Blue Jays

By Mark Didtler Apr. 08, 2021 11:20 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani (17) throws against the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Friday, March 5, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Ohtani fans 5 in return to mound; Harper HR on 1st swing

By The Associated Press Mar. 05, 2021 07:40 PM EST

Workers zip tie seats so they can't be used in an effort to encourage social distancing at Surprise Stadium Friday, Feb. 26, 2021, in Surprise, Ariz. The men were working to prepare the venue for Sunday's opening spring training baseball game between the Kansas City Royals and the Texas Rangers. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel)
5-inning games, 2-out innings? Odd MLB spring look on deck

By Stephen Hawkins Feb. 26, 2021 07:17 PM EST

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout hits a home run during the third inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
AL West teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 20, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs' Kyle Schwarber (12) bats during the second inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals in Chicago. Schwarber agreed in principle to a one-year, $10 million contract with the Washington Nationals, according to a person familiar with the deal. The person confirmed the agreement to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity on Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, because a physical exam was still pending for Schwarber. (AP Photo/Matt Marton, File)
Schwarber signs $10M deal with Nats, reunites with Martinez

By Howard Fendrich Jan. 09, 2021 01:49 PM EST

FILE - In this Nov. 13, 2019, file photo, Chicago Cubs president of baseball operations Theo Epstein speaks at a media availability during the Major League Baseball general managers annual meetings in Scottsdale, Ariz. Theo Epstein, who transformed the long-suffering Chicago Cubs and helped bring home a drought-busting championship in 2016, is stepping down after nine seasons as the club's president of baseball operations. The team announced Monday, Nov. 16, 2020, Epstein is leaving the organization, and general manager Jed Hoyer is being promoted to take his place. (AP Photo/Matt York, File)
Theo Epstein steps down after 9 seasons leading Cubs

By Andrew Seligman Nov. 17, 2020 05:17 PM EST

A photo, date not known, provided by the Atlanta Braves via the Los Angeles Angels shows Perry Minasian. Minasian has been named the Los Angeles Angels' general manager. The Angels announced the hiring of the Atlanta Braves' assistant general manager on Thursday. Nov. 12, 2020, to replace Billy Eppler. (Kevin Liles/Atlanta Braves via Los Angeles Angels via AP)
Angels hire Braves' Perry Minasian as new general manager

By Greg Beacham Nov. 12, 2020 04:30 PM EST