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Stan Kroenke Buys Los Angeles Angels, Ending Arte Moreno Era

9/6/2026

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U.S. businessman Stan Kroenke becomes the new owner of the Los Angeles Angels.
Fans at Angel Stadium chanted “sell the team” throughout the summer.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said the fan resentment affected Arte Moreno.
Arte Moreno began questioning his future after the San Diego Padres sold for $3.9 billion in April.
The Angels dismissed coaches Mike Maddux, Dom Chiti, assistant Darryl Scott, three scouts, three cross-checkers, and manager Ray Montgomery.

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U.S. businessman Stan Kroenke becomes the new owner of the Los Angeles Angels.
Fans at Angel Stadium chanted “sell the team” throughout the summer.
MLB insider Ken Rosenthal said the fan resentment affected Arte Moreno.
Arte Moreno began questioning his future after the San Diego Padres sold for $3.9 billion in April.
The Angels dismissed coaches Mike Maddux, Dom Chiti, assistant Darryl Scott, three scouts, three cross-checkers, and manager Ray Montgomery.