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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani gestures to fans as he takes the field during a spring training baseball practice on Wednesday, Feb. 14, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani begins with Angels to great fanfare, expectations

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani walks from the batting cage during a spring training baseball practice on Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018, in Tempe, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)

Ohtani reports to Angels with physical, swings and long toss

By STEPHEN HAWKINS - Associated Press

FILE - In this Dec. 9, 2017, file photo, Ls Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, poses for photos after a news conference at Angel Stadium, in Anaheim, Calif. Japanese two-way sensation Ohtani signed with the Angels in December following league-wide interest and years of intrigue about the 23-year-old with a powerful right arm and productive bat from the left side of the plate. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong, File)

Ohtani joins Trout, Pujols as Angels hope for playoff return

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Shohei Ohtani waves to fans during a news conference in Sapporo, northern Japan Monday, Dec. 25, 2017. Los Angeles Angels-bound Ohtani bid farewell to fans of his former Japanese club Nippon Ham Fighters on Monday as he sets off to join his new team. (Masanori Takei/Kyodo News via AP)

Ohtani bids farewell to Japan fans ahead of Angels adventure

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Baseball player Shohei Ohtani, right, of Japan, shakes hands with Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno as he puts on his jersey during a news conference at Angel Stadium, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Angels, pairing him with two-time MVP Mike Trout. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels: Ohtani’s sprained elbow will be healed by spring

By RONALD BLUM - 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

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, Japan's starter Shohei Ohtani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at the Premier12 world baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo.Japanese star Shohei Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels, pairing him with two-time MVP Mike Trout. Ohtani's agent put out a statement Friday, Dec. 8, 2017, saying the prized two-way player had decided to sign with the Angels, a surprise winner over Seattle, Texas and several other teams. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File)

Japanese pitcher-hitter Shohei Ohtani chooses the LA Angels

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, Japan's starter Shohei Otani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at the Premier12 world baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. A person familiar with the decision says Major League Baseball owners on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, have approved a new posting agreement with their Japanese counterparts in a move that allows bidding to start for coveted pitcher and outfielder Shohei Ohtani. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File) **FILE**

Shohei Ohtani rules out Yankees, Red Sox, others; prefers West Coast

By Jake Seiner - Associated Press

FILE - In this Nov. 19, 2015, file photo, Japan's starter Shohei Otani pitches against South Korea during the first inning of their semifinal game at the Premier12 world baseball tournament at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. A person familiar with the decision says Major League Baseball owners on Friday, Dec. 1, 2017, have approved a new posting agreement with their Japanese counterparts in a move that allows bidding to start for coveted pitcher and outfielder Shohei Ohtani. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because no announcement had been made. (AP Photo/Shizuo Kambayashi, File) **FILE**

MLB approves Japan deal, allowing Ohtani bidding to start

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE- THIS Nov. 11, 2016, file photo shows Team Japan, from left, manager Hiroki Kokubo, infielder Tetsuto Yamada, infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and infielder Sho Nakata standing during a ceremony prior to their international exhibition series baseball game against Mexico at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball, its Japanese counterpart and the American players' union agreed Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, to a new posting system that could allow Japanese star pitcher-outfielder Shohei Ohtani to be put up for bid next week. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) **FILE**

APNewsBreak: Ohtani agent asks MLB teams for written answers

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press

FILE- THIS Nov. 11, 2016, file photo shows Team Japan, from left, manager Hiroki Kokubo, infielder Tetsuto Yamada, infielder Ryosuke Kikuchi and designated hitter Shohei Ohtani and infielder Sho Nakata standing during a ceremony prior to their international exhibition series baseball game against Mexico at Tokyo Dome in Tokyo. A person familiar with the agreement tells The Associated Press that Major League Baseball, its Japanese counterpart and the American players' union agreed Tuesday, Nov. 21, 2017, to a new posting system that could allow Japanese star pitcher-outfielder Shohei Ohtani to be put up for bid next week. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara, File) **FILE**

MLB, union, Japanese league reportedly reach posting deal

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

Players’ union extends deadline to Tuesday for Japan deal

By RONALD BLUM - Associated Press