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Milwaukee Brewers President of Baseball Operations David Stearns talks about stepping down from that role during a news conference Thursday, Oct. 27, 2022, in Milwaukee. Stearns has agreed to become president of baseball operations for the underperforming New York Mets, according to several reports, Tuesday, Sept. 12, 2023. (AP Photo/Morry Gash, File) **FILE**

David Stearns agrees to become Mets president of baseball operations

Associated Press

New York Mets' Justin Verlander looks at the fans applauding him as he leaves the field after being removed from a baseball game in the sixth inning against the Washington Nationals, Sunday, July 30, 2023, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

After trading Scherzer to Texas, GM Billy Eppler says the Mets are not rebuilding

By Larry Fleisher - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels center fielder Mike Trout, right, celebrates with teammates after the Angels defeated the San Diego Padres in a baseball game Wednesday, Sept. 23, 2020, in San Diego. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)

Moreno still part of baseball decisions under next Angels GM

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon talks with general manager Billy Eppler during spring training baseball practice, Monday, Feb. 17, 2020, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Darron Cummings)

Angels fire GM Billy Eppler after 5 straight losing seasons

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Friday, 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. Angels general manager Billy Eppler confirmed Tuesday, June 30, 2020 that Japanese star Shohei Ohtani will pitch and hit in the majors this season.(AP Photo/Charlie Riedel, File)

Shohei Ohtani returns to 2-way role with Angels this season

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 12, 2019, file photo, Atlanta Braves' Julio Teheran throws during a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Philadelphia. The Los Angeles Angels have agreed to a $9 million, one-year contract with the right-hander, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press, Thursday, Dec. 19, 2019. Teheran spent the past seven seasons with Atlanta. The Braves declined his $12 million option. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum, File)

Angels’ GM Eppler: ‘Teheran brings stability to rotation’

By JOE REEDY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus looks out at the field during the first inning of a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Eppler: Angels’ manager search will not be limited to Maddon

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus picks up his clipboard after the last out in the ninth inning as the Houston Astros defeat his team in a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 29, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Angels fire manager Ausmus after 1 poor season; Maddon next?

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Angels try to get handle on raw emotion after Skaggs death

By SCHUYLER DIXON - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 21, 2018, file photo, Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani lines out against the Houston Astros during the fourth inning of a baseball game in Houston. Ohtani has been medically cleared to resume full strength training on his right arm following Tommy John surgery, although he will not be ready to hit for the Angels by opening day. Angels general manager Billy Eppler provided a positive update Thursday, Jan. 31, on the recovery of his two-way star. (AP Photo/David J. Phillip, File)

Angels’ Ohtani progressing, won’t be ready for opening day

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Pujols, Ohtani make progress from season-ending surgeries

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

New Los Angeles Angels manager Brad Ausmus smiles while talking to reporters during a news conference Monday, Oct. 22, 2018, in Anaheim, Calif. The former Tigers skipper replaces Mike Scioscia with plans to boost a big-budget team with no playoff victories since 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Numbers game: Ausmus vows to be modern manager for Angels

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 22, 2017, file photo, Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus appears in the dugout before a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, in Detroit. Ausmus has been named the Los Angeles Angels’ manager. General manager Billy Eppler on Sunday, Oct. 21, 2018, announced the hiring of Ausmus, who served as his special assistant last season. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio, File) **FILE**

Brad Ausmus named manager of Los Angeles Angels

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels teammates welcome Taylor Ward to home plate on his two-run home run, driving in Shoehi Ohtani, right rear, that gave the Angels a 5-4 walk-off win over the Oakland Athletics in the ninth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Sunday, Sept. 30, 2018. (AP Photo/Reed Saxon)

Angels’ Eppler seeking new manager to lead playoff return

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - This 2018, file photo, shows Zack Cozart of the Los Angeles Angels baseball team. Cozart was all set to move from shortstop to second base after leaving Cincinnati for a $38 million, three-year contract with the Angels. Then general manager Billy Eppler asked whether he would be willing to shift to third, which would allow Los Angeles to acquire Ian Kinsler from Detroit. Cozart admitted being a little shocked but agreed.(AP Photo/Darryl Webb, File)

Angels’ Cozart adjusting to new team, new position

By JOSE M. ROMERO - Associated Press

Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, from Japan, smiles during a news conference at Angel Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani, who intends to be both a starting pitcher and an everyday power hitter, turned down interest from every other big-league club to join two-time MVP Mike Trout and slugger Albert Pujols with the Angels, who are coming off their second consecutive losing season and haven't won a playoff game since 2009. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels welcome Ohtani, plot course for 2-way Japanese star

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press