Angels Near Kroenke Buyout, Anaheim Bill, and Front-Office Shakeups
Angels owner Arte Moreno agreed to sell the team to Rams owner Stan Kroenke for about $4 billion, with MLB approval expected in 2027; Anaheim officials and fans are optimistic, aided by a new state law (Home Run for Anaheim Act) that could allow branding changes back to Anaheim Angels and ease development around Angel Stadium. Mike Trout expressed commitment to winning under new ownership. In the front office, John Mozeliak promoted Matt Swanson and Michael Lord to assistant GM, trimmed scouts, moved Ray Montgomery to a front-office role, and Kurt Suzuki agreed to a one-year managing deal as Mozeliak weighs long-term leadership choices.