Multiple outlets report that Los Angeles Angels infielder Zach Neto says a small Pikachu doll near cameras has been part of the team’s improved results in June. In the stories, Neto attributes the “Pikachu magic” to the presence of the figure during games, describing it as sitting by the cameras and tying it to the Angels’ recent wins. The Los Angeles Times and Yahoo Sports both frame the claim as Neto’s own explanation rather than a verified cause-and-effect factor, and neither source presents statistical evidence directly linking the doll to on-field performance. Instead, the reporting focuses on the anecdote and the way players and fans often latch onto personal rituals during a season. Together, the accounts indicate that the Pikachu doll is a recognizable fixture around Angels broadcasts, and that Neto is publicly connecting it with the team’s June run. Both sources present the story as lighthearted sports culture rather than a formal claim about strategy or mechanics of baseball performance.