Los Angeles Angels outfielder Mike Trout says Stan Kroenkes $4 billion takeover is needed as a fresh start after the billionaire Walmart heir agreed a $4 billion deal to buy the Major League Baseball team from Arte Moreno. With Morenos 23-year ownership of the Angels at an end, Trout says he feels no bad things or hard feelings towards the American, who has faced pressure to sell from fans disgruntled by a 17-year wait for a win in a post-season game.You kind of felt it was needed, said Trout, who joined the Angels in 2011 and signed a 12-year, $426 million contract to stay with the team in 2019.The guys are excited. Theres a good vibe around the clubhouse, around the stadium. Im sure the fans are excited.Table of ContentsLos Angeles Angels: Stan Kroenke teamsArte Moreno: Angels owner took chance on TroutStan Kroenke net worth, Walmart real estateLos Angeles Angels: Stan Kroenke teamsKroenkes Kroenke Sports and Entertainment group owns NFL outfit the Los Angeles Rams, the Denver Nuggets of the NBA, NHL side the Colorado Avalanche and Arsenal, of the English Premier League with each of those teams winning a league championship in the last four seasons.Im super excited to meet him, talk to him and get to know him a little bit and see where it goes, said Trout, praising the fresh start while adding that his own future doesnt change.The Angels are bottom of the MLB American League West after losing 7-3 at home to the New York Yankees on Tuesday.Arte Moreno: Angels owner took chance on TroutMoreno who, like Kroenke, is 80 bought the Angels for $184 million in 2003, after they had won the World Series.Under Morenos ownership, the Angels won five championships between between 2004 and 2009.He took a chance on a 17-year-old kid from Millville, New Jersey and took care of me and my family, reflected Trout.Heres a selection of Trouts key stats with the Angels.HonourTimes awardedYearsAll-Star1220122019, 20212023, 2026AL MVP32014, 2016, 2019All-MLB First Team32019, 2020, 2022AL Rookie of the Year12012Silver Slugger Award920122016, 20182020, 2022AL Hank Aaron Award22014, 2019Stan Kroenke net worth, Walmart real estateAmerican real estate magnate Kroenkes net worth is currently $24.3bn, according to financial experts Forbes.The outlet says he owns 60 million square feet of real estate, much of which constitutes shopping plazas near Walmart stores.Forbes also attribute 2.7 million acres of ranches across the US and Canada to Kroenke. Topics Arsenal F.C. Baseball Denver Nuggets Los Angeles Angels Los Angeles Rams major league baseball Mike Trout Add us as a preferred source on Google If you enjoy reading this article, you can help support our independent football journalism by adding 101 Great Goals as a preferred source You Should Also Read Players set to wear debut patches during Champions League this season Mitch Fretton 2nd September, 2026 DEADLINE DAY LIVE: City complete British-record Fernandez deal and sign Ndiaye as Chelseas Camara move collapses Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 The best possible solution Dortmund loan Arsenal forward Nwaneri after huge injury blow Nicholas McGee 1st September, 2026 Sunderland close in on Fofana after Arsenal talks Mitch Fretton 1st September, 2026 Saka salutes Arsenals defensive resolve after hard-fought Villa win: Without the ball we were incredible Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026 Aston Villa 0-1 Arsenal: Report, result and goals as Saka seals three points for Gunners Mitch Fretton 31st August, 2026
