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Angels Owner Faces Backlash Over Winning Commitment Comments

2/23/2026

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Arte Moreno, owner of the Los Angeles Angels, sparked discontent by saying fans value affordability and safety over winning.
Bruce Meyer, director of the MLB Players Association, said Moreno's remarks are troubling and that players expect owners to share a commitment to winning.
The Angels have not made the playoffs since 2014 and have cut payroll from over $200 million to about $155 million after losing a television deal.

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Arte Moreno, owner of the Los Angeles Angels, sparked discontent by saying fans value affordability and safety over winning.
Bruce Meyer, director of the MLB Players Association, said Moreno's remarks are troubling and that players expect owners to share a commitment to winning.
The Angels have not made the playoffs since 2014 and have cut payroll from over $200 million to about $155 million after losing a television deal.