Manager Whitey Herzog forged a Hall of Fame career guiding the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Royals. He also had a stint in the Angels front office.

Federal authorities said evidence supports Dodger Shohei Ohtani's claims he was unaware of alleged illegal gambling by his interpreter and a victim of bank fraud. He can play ball.

Celebrated Angel Rod Carew says the team owner and president have made it impossible for him to feel comfortable returning to Angel Stadium.

Angels fans booed owner Arte Moreno and departed star Shohei Ohtani when they appeared in a video before a home opener. Moreno is no longer in the clip.

Losing Shohei Ohtani to the Dodgers is a sore point for some Angels fans, but they remain intensely loyal despite the team missing 10 consecutive postseasons.

Anthony Rendon has a huge paycheck, questionable motivation and paltry production. Angels fans might cheer rather than boo the leadoff hitter who has started 0 for 19.

Few in Japan want to believe national hero Shohei Ohtani could be accused of wrongdoing in the sports gambling scandal involving his ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara.

A generation that was supposed to have dismissed baseball has found its way back to it. Baseball isn't dying, but it could have been. Its revival required a game plan.

Scott Boras said he was aware early on that Cody Bellinger and Blake Snell would have to choose between a high annual salary over the short term or a lower annual salary over the long term.

The Dodgers would love for us to move on from the Shohei Ohtani and Ippei Mizuhara gambling allegations, but there are still too many questions.

Shohei Ohtani and his team allege that ex-interpreter Ippei Mizuhara stole from the Dodgers star's bank account to cover millions in gambling debt. Unanswered is how the interpreter could have pulled it off without anyone noticing.

Shohei Ohtani doffed his helmet in appreciation of the warm reception in Anaheim before going 0 for 2 in the Dodgers' loss to the Angels.

Shohei Ohtani's statement blames his interpreter for wiring huge sums from his bank account to a bookmaking operation but leaves questions unanswered.

Gavin Stone, who will be the Dodgers' No. 5 starter, is roughed up for four runs in four and a third innings in loss to Angels.

The Texas Rangers are the defending World Series champions, but they'll face a tough test trying to beat the Houston Astros for the AL West crown.

The Angels know it'll be tough to overcome Shohei Ohtani's absence, but Mike Trout is staying optimistic about the team's playoff chances.

Bobby Miller looks sharp and the Dodgers drive in four runs off Angels starter Griffin Canning in a 5-3 victory over the Angels at Dodger Stadium.

Shohei Ohtani is set to speak for the first time Monday since his former interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, was fired amid gambling and theft allegations.

Shohei Ohtani had a close bond with his longtime interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, but the interpreter has since been accused of theft and illegal gambling.

Major League Baseball has had gambling issues, from the 1919 Black Sox scandal to Pete Rose's ban from the game in 1989. Will Dodger Shohei Ohtani be next?

Eight months after taking a pitch to the face, Taylor Ward is in spring training with the Angels, ready to reclaim his spot in left field, seemingly no worse for the wear.

For the second time in three years, a court cleared Anaheim of allegations it violated the state's open government laws in negotiating the Angel Stadium deal.

Shohei Ohtani greets Mike Trout and his former Angels teammates, then goes hitless in three at-bats for Dodgers.

Anthony Rendon's lukewarm enthusiasm and Mike Trout not ruling out a trade have been the Angels' spring training headlines. Are there reasons for optimism?

Albert Pujols was named manager of Leones del Escogido, the Dominican winter league club he grew up watching. He hopes the managing gig is the first step toward his ultimate goal.

MLB players are in an uproar over new uniforms designed by Nike. Pants are see-through and caps are too bright. The Dodgers seem less concerned than others.

Five prominent free agents represented by super agent Scott Boras are unemployed with spring training underway. History indicates they'll eventually get paid.

Steve Garvey hopes baseball fans in California will support him in his U.S. Senate bid. Two MLB team fan bases might be more in his corner than the others.

The 34-year-old Hicks, a switch hitter, and the 24-year-old Adell, a former top prospect, figure to compete for a reserve outfielder spot.

Outside of bolstering their bullpen, the Angels have been quiet so far when it comes free-agent additions. Why haven't they signed any top players in free agency?