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Friday, December 13, 2024

The Folly of the Los Angeles Angels

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno (right) and outfielder Mike Trout
Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports

Los Angeles Angels owner Arte Moreno is meeting with Anaheim mayor Ashleigh Aitken, and while we don’t know exactly what they’re going to say, we do know there’s a lot to talk about between the two. We break down the saga that has unfolded between the MLB team and the city of its namesake. We also hear from MLS NEXT Pro president Charles Altchek on the developmental soccer league.

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