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flag Angels' 2026 payroll drops to $180.5M after lost TV revenue, despite fan priorities favoring affordability over winning.

flag Angels owner Arte Moreno says the team’s 2026 payroll will drop to $180.5 million due to lost TV revenue after the team’s regional broadcast deal ended, with no immediate replacement. flag He claims fan surveys show affordability, safety, and family-friendly experiences matter more than winning, though the Angels have had 10 straight losing seasons and a 72-90 record in 2025. flag Despite investing $5 million in stadium upgrades, the team’s lack of competitive success and weak farm system have fueled criticism over ownership’s focus on cost-cutting and youth development over winning. flag A new broadcast deal could restore payroll to $200 million, but no agreement is finalized.

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