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Washington Nationals' Juan Soto takes a lead from first during the first inning of a baseball game against the St. Louis Cardinals, Sunday, July 31, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
LEADING OFF: Soto on the block as Nats host Scherzer, Mets

By The Associated Press Jul. 31, 2022 08:41 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

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

Kansas City Royals starting pitcher Jakob Junis throws against the Chicago Cubs during the first inning of a spring baseball game in Mesa, Ariz., Tuesday, March 2, 2021. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)
Twins newcomer Happ back on mound after positive virus test

By The Associated Press Mar. 03, 2021 03:47 AM EST

FILE - In this Aug. 2, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Angels pitcher Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, throws during the second inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani agreed to a two-year, $8.5 million contract with the Angels on Monday, Feb. 8, 2021, avoiding arbitration. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)
Angels' Ohtani having more fun, still chasing 2-way dreams

By Greg Beacham Feb. 18, 2021 05:21 PM EST

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2020, file photo, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jose Quintana delivers during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Pittsburgh Pirates in Pittsburgh. Quintana has agreed to a $8 million, one-year contract with the Los Angeles Angels, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press on Tuesday night, Jan. 19, 2021. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the agreement is subject to a successful physical. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar, File)
Quintana finalizes $8 million, 1-year contract with Angels

Jan. 22, 2021 07:43 PM EST

Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Clayton Kershaw throws during the first inning of the team's baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, Sept. 25, 2020, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Dodgers 5 HRs, bounce Angels 9-5; Astros get last AL spot

By Beth Harris Sep. 26, 2020 01:33 AM EDT

Cleveland Indians starting pitcher Mike Clevinger gets another ball after giving up a home run in the first inning in a baseball game, Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2020, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
LEADING OFF: Seaver tributes, Clevinger debuts for Padres

By The Associated Press Sep. 02, 2020 11:00 PM EDT

Cutouts of New York Mets players' dogs are displayed in the stands during a baseball game against the Atlanta Braves, Saturday, July 25, 2020, in New York. The likeness on the right of 1-year-old Willow, a puppy owned by the Mets' Jeff McNeil, was hit by a home run off the bat of Atlanta's Adam Duvall on Saturday. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Stray souvenirs: Without fans, MLB foul balls left lonely

By Janie Mccauley Jul. 29, 2020 07:16 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners center fielder Kyle Lewis dives to catch a ball hit for a sacrifice fly by Los Angeles Angels' Justin Upton during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Tuesday, July 28, 2020. (AP Photo/Kelvin Kuo)
Rendon homers in season debut, Angels rout Mariners 10-2

By Greg Beacham Jul. 29, 2020 02:33 AM EDT

FILE - In this Feb. 28, 2020, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani bats during the first inning of a spring training baseball game against the Texas Rangers, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)
Mike Trout hopes Angels can start fast in shortened season

By Greg Beacham Jul. 14, 2020 12:38 PM EDT