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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, watches his triple off Tampa Bay Rays' Ryan Yarbrough during the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, June 13, 2019, in St. Petersburg, Fla. Catching for the Rays is Mike Zunino. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Angels’ Ohtani first Japanese player to hit for cycle

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani watches his solo home run next to Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 11, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani, Bour lead Angels to 5-3 win, series sweep of Dodgers

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout, right, points after hitting a two-run home run with Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Russell Martin watching during the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Los Angeles Dodgers in Anaheim, Calif., Monday, June 10, 2019. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo)

Trout hits tying HR, and Angels rally to beat Dodgers 5-3

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, right, runs to first for a single as Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi runs to back up the first baseman during the first inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 8, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Ohtani homers off Kikuchi in Angels’ 12-3 win over Seattle

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, heads to first with a single during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, June 6, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Halos’ Ohtani expected to face Mariners’ Kikuchi on Saturday

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Mike Trout follows through on a two-run double during the fourth inning of the team's baseball game against the Seattle Mariners, Thursday, May 30, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)

Trout, Angels batter Kikuchi in 9-3 win over Mariners

By TIM BOOTH - Associated Press

Minnesota Twins' Ehire Adrianza hits a two-run double off Los Angeles Angels pitcher Trevor Cahill in the second inning of a baseball game Wednesday, May 15, 2019, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)

Twins hold on for 8-7 win after tense 3-run 9th by Angels

By DAVE CAMPBELL - Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani says he’s ready to play when Angels allow it

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, smiles in the dugout before the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels’ Shohei Ohtani faces live pitching, nears return

Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, smiles in the dugout before the team's baseball game against the Milwaukee Brewers, Wednesday, April 10, 2019, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Angels’ Ohtani takes another step in return from Tommy John

By DOUG PADILLA - Associated Press

Angels’ Ohtani thankful for shout-out from Ichiro

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Angels’ Ohtani gets raise to $650,000 from $545,000

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Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, walks on the practice field at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Friday, Feb. 15, 2019. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Angels’ Ohtani hopes to hit off tee next week

By CARRIE MUSKAT - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani talks to the media at their spring baseball training facility in Tempe, Ariz., Wednesday, Feb. 13, 2019. The AL Rookie of the Year is recovering from Tommy John surgery. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Ohtani has no regrets hitting through year, delaying surgery

By JANIE McCAULEY - 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

FILE - In this Sunday, Aug. 12, 2018, file photo, the Philadelphia Phillies' Justin Bour watches his single hit during the ninth inning of a baseball game against the San Diego Padres, in San Diego. A person with direct knowledge of the negotiations said Wednesday, Dec. 12, 2018, free agent first baseman and left-handed hitter Justin Bour has reached agreement with the Los Angeles Angels. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull, File)

AP source: Free agent first baseman Bour, Angels reach deal

By JANIE McCAULEY - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels two-way player Shohei Ohtani smiles during a press conference in Tokyo, Thursday, Nov. 22, 2018. Ohtani returned home after being picked for American League Rookie of the Year. (Yohei Fukai/Kyodo News via AP)

Back in Japan, Shohei Ohtani says MLB a whole new ballgame

By JIM ARMSTRONG - Associated Press

Shohei Ohtani wins AL Rookie of the Year

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

File-This Sept. 23, 2018, file photo shows Boston Red Sox's Mookie Betts hitting a double in the seventh inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, in Cleveland. Betts won this year’s AL batting title at .346 and with (32) homers and 30 (stolen bases) became the first player to lead either league in batting as part of a 30-30 season. (AP Photo/Tom E. Puskar, File)

Nobody better: Betts, Yelich clear choices for MVP awards

By MIKE FITZPATRICK - 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