Angels' $4 Billion Sale Could Prompt Team to Change Its Name
If their home city gets its wish, the Angels might move from Los Angeles to Anaheim without packing a bag.
The Los Angeles Angels are set to sell for $4 billion, a record-breaking deal that has left Anaheim's municipal leaders hopeful about a potential name change. The team, owned by Arte Moreno, has been based in Anaheim since 1966, where they play at the city-owned Angel Stadium. However, Moreno originally renamed the team from Los Angeles to Anaheim after Disney's acquisition in 1997, in a bid to broaden the franchise's appeal.
Despite the team's success, the city of Anaheim has been pushing for the name to be changed back, claiming it has lost millions in revenue due to the current moniker. The new owner, Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, must now decide whether to keep the name or revert to Anaheim. If Anaheim's request is granted, the team could potentially move back to its original city without any relocation.
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