Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno says a decision has not been made on renovating or replacing Angel Stadium, as the team continues to explore its long-term options. (more…)
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Angels Look to Tap Into Ballpark Development Trend
With the Anaheim City Council ready to sell 153 acres and Angel Stadium to Arte Moreno, we’re eager to see what the Angels team owner and his investors do with the land. Hint: We may have seen it before in Atlanta. (more…)
Moreno: We’re Committed to Angel Stadium
The Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim will be staying at Angel Stadium throughout 2029, the next time the team can exercise an option to leave, as owner Arte Moreno says the team will focus on ballpark and roster improvements. (more…)
Angels end Anaheim talks; Tustin taking up ballpark talk
With the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ending Angel Stadium lease talks, the city of Tustin has scheduled several work sessions — including one tomorrow — to discuss a new ballpark. (more…)
Manfred new MLB commissioner
It took several ballots after a late run by large-market team owners, but Rob Manfred, as expected, was selected as the new commissioner of Major League Baseball. Manfred will replace Bud Selig, the former Milwaukee Brewers owner who led Major League Baseball through an amazing renaissance, with the sport blossoming into an $8-million industry. (We […]
Commissioner’s race thrown into tumult, as some owners back Werner
The emergence of Tom Werner as a candidate has thrown next week’s decision by MLB owners on a new commissioner into disarray, as Rob Manfred faces competition from the Boston Red Sox chairman. There are three influential owners — White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf, Red Sox owner John Henry and Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim […]
Critics: Angel Stadium economic impact based on faulty data
With a final decision due on a controversial Angel Stadium lease, opponents say the plan relies on bad data that could be tainted by intertwined corporate relationships. Here’s the deal. The city of Anaheim — not the Angels — contracted with Conventions, Sports & Leisure International to research the market impact of the Angels and […]
City-commissioned appraisal of Angel Stadium to be released
An Anaheim-commissioned appraisal of the land surrounding Angel Stadium will eventually be released to the public, as the city continues to negotiate with Angels owner Arte Moreno about a new lease and development plans. The issue: the worth of the land as part of the financial equation for the lease. The appraisal covers the worth […]
No public money for new Angels ballpark: Tustin mayor
If Arte Moreno wants a new Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim ballpark in Tustin, he’ll need to move ahead with no public funding, according to Mayor Al Murray. Moreno and Murray met last week to discuss the potential of a new ballpark at the city’s decommissioned Marine Corps Air Station, a site attractive because of […]
Moreno: Angels committed to Anaheim, but checking out alternatives
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno says he’s serious about investing hundreds of millions into Angel Stadium and surrounding development, but the city’s reluctance to commit has him talking new ballpark with other communities. Moreno and the Angels have presented a plan where the team would fund $150 million in Angel Stadium improvements […]
Angels lease negotiations hinge on value of land surrounding ballpark
As the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and the city negotiate a new lease for Angel Stadium, a key issue will be the worth of land the Angels want to develop near the ballpark. The current proposal calls for the city to lease 155 next to the ballpark to Angels owner Arte Moreno for $1 […]
Angels casually threaten move during lease negotiations
It was a little unexpected: a rep for Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim owner Arte Moreno said the team has the resources to move to another city, as the Anaheim City Council debate changes to the Angel Stadium lease. Charles Black was pretty blunt about the prospect of the Angels looking for a new home. […]
Angels, Majestic Realty talking new ballpark in City of Industry: report
Reps from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim and Ed Roski Jr.’s Majestic Realty have met to discuss a new ballpark at a City of Industry site once envisioned for a new NFL stadium, according to reports. The Los Angeles Daily News is reporting on two meetings between the pair. It’s no secret Angels owner […]