Fans gather outside Angel Stadium while waiting for a news conference with baseball player Shohei Ohtani, of Japan, Saturday, Dec. 9, 2017, in Anaheim, Calif. Ohtani is bringing his arm and bat to the Los Angeles Angels, pairing him with two-time MVP Mike Trout. (AP Photo/Jae C. Hong)

Long Beach appears to have struck out in attempt to lure Angels from Anaheim

Anaheim and the Los Angeles Angels appear to be in exclusive negotiations as a December opt-out deadline nears.

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