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Shohei Ohtani struggles on the mound in Angels’ loss to Blue Jays

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Vladimir Guerrero Jr. sought out Shohei Ohtani last year during the first day of All-Star game festivities and pantomimed holding a camera. The Toronto Blue Jays slugger wanted a shot with the Angels’ two-way phenom.

Los Angeles Times · May 27, 2022

Disney Cited In Anaheim Corruption Probe: Report

Walt Disney Co. (NYSE: DIS) has found itself in a new political scandal, this time involving an influence peddling scheme that forced the mayor of Anaheim, California, to resign earlier this week.

Benzinga · May 26, 2022

Q&A: What happens to Angels’ future plans with Angel Stadium?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — On Wednesday morning, within 12 hours of the Anaheim City Council killing the Angel Stadium sale, the city of Long Beach renewed its pitch to lure the Angels. On Wednesday afternoon, the city of Anaheim formally asked the Angels to agree to void the deal and preserve…

Los Angeles Times · May 26, 2022

Anaheim mayor resigns amid corruption probe into his role in Angel Stadium land sale

Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu resigned Monday in the midst of a federal public corruption investigation linked to the $320-million sale of Angel Stadium and allegations that a secretive “cabal” of power brokers controlled the city’s politics.

Los Angeles Times · May 23, 2022

Southern Baptists face push for public list of sex abusers

A blistering report on the Southern Baptist Convention’s mishandling of sex abuse allegations is raising the prospect that the denomination, for the first time, will create a publicly accessible database of pastors known to be abusers

The Independent UK · May 23, 2022

Patrick Sandoval delivers another commanding performance in Angels’ victory

LOS ANGELES — Patrick Sandoval wasn’t quite as dominant Sunday as he was last July 24 in Minnesota, when the Angels left-hander came within two outs of a no-hitter and struck out a career-high 13.

Los Angeles Times · May 22, 2022

Angels to Anaheim: You're on the clock to approve stadium sale

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Facing community pressure to delay or cancel the Angel Stadium sale amid a corruption investigation into Anaheim Mayor Harry Sidhu, the Angels on Friday gave the Anaheim City Council 25 days to grant final approval to the deal.

Los Angeles Times · May 21, 2022

Angels’ strikeout issues continue in 4th straight loss

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Despite all of the encouraging numbers produced by the Angels, there is at least one troubling number that was highlighted during their 4-2 loss to the Oakland A’s on Friday night.

Tribune News Service · May 21, 2022

Secret retreats and a powerful ‘cabal’: Corruption probe reveals who really runs Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif. — A year and a half ago, two power brokers in Anaheim discussed a critical question on the phone: Who should they invite to a secretive gathering of Anaheim business leaders, consultants and politicians?

Los Angeles Times · May 20, 2022

Bill Shaikin: After nine years, endless delays and a corruption probe, what’s next for Angel Stadium?

ANAHEIM, Calif. — The finish line was in sight. After nine years of trying to anchor the Angels in Anaheim for the long term, the city was days away from finalizing a deal. One judge, one signature, done deal.

Los Angeles Times · May 19, 2022