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[^2]\n\nArte Moreno agreed to sell the Los Angeles Angels franchise to Stan Kroenke for a record $4 billion. [^3]\n\nAccording to ESPN, the Los Angeles Angels sold for $4 billion, beating the previous MLB record of $3.9 billion set in the sale of the San Diego Padres earlier in the year. [^4]\n\nKroenke Sports + Entertainment is owned by Stan Kroenke and owns the NFL's Los Angeles Rams, the NBA's Denver Nuggets, the NHL's Colorado Avalanche, and MLS's Colorado Rapids, in addition to Arsenal of the English Premier League. [^5]\n\nThe transaction is scheduled to be officially finalized in the first quarter of 2027 and remains pending approval from Major League Baseball. [^6]\n\nMike Trout, the Angels' superstar, stated that he is excited about the sale and believes the change in ownership was needed. [^7]\n\nThe Angels have not won a playoff game during Mike Trout's 16-year Major League Baseball career. [^8]\n\nThe sale agreement is expected to be finalized in early 2027. [^9]\n\nThe Los Angeles Angels are currently 53-85 heading into Tuesday and are headed for their 11th consecutive losing season. 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