Kroenke Takes Over Angels | MLB News

0:00On September 2nd, the Los Angeles Angels have a new owner. Stan Crowenka, who also owns the Rams, is reportedly buying a controlling stake in the team for $4 billion. This comes after years of frustration for fans under previous owner, Arte Moreno, even with superstars like Mike Trout and Shohei Otañi on the roster. Trout himself seems optimistic about the change, calling it a fresh start and pointing to Crowenki's success with other championship winning teams. Like the Rams, Avalanche, Nuggets, and Arsenal, he feels the team needed this shakeup and is excited about what the future might hold. Crowenki faces some significant challenges though. The Angels roster needs rebuilding. Their stadium is one of the oldest in baseball, and they've had issues with their broadcast deals. Turning the franchise around will be a big task, but Crowenka's track record suggests he might be up to the challenge. The team's stadium situation is particularly complex, with the car ballpark dating back to 1966.

1:00A previous attempt to secure land for a new stadium fell through, and the team is also navigating a tricky broadcast rights landscape. Despite these hurdles, the sale marks a major turning point for the Angels. The focus now shifts to how Crowenki will approach building a competitive team around Mike Trout and addressing the franchise's long term needs. That's the story for today, MLB News Today, driven by AI. I'm Cory with the story.