Whicker: Winning doesn’t seem a priority for Angels’ owner Moreno

“Arte Moreno, the Angels’ owner, normally speaks to the media once a year.

Even then, he’s overexposed.

His 2026 observations went over about as well as his $245-million signing of Anthony Rendon.

“The number one thing the fans want is affordability,” Moreno said. “They want safety, and they want a good experience when they come to the ballpark. Believe it or not, winning is not in their top five. The moms want to bring their kids. They make about 80 percent of the decisions. Wanting to win is what the purists want. For me, I’ve always wanted to win. It’s just, what’s the cost of winning right now?”

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Glew: Quantrill to start for Canada against Cuba

It’s a win or go home game for Canada and manager Ernie Whitt is handing the ball to Cal Quantrill.

The veteran right-hander will start against Cuba today at 3 p.m. E.T. at Hiram Bithorn Stadium in San Juan, Puerto Rico in the final game of Pool A play.

Both Canada and Cuba have 2-1 records and the winner of the contest will advance to the quarterfinals along with Puerto Rico, whom Canada defeated 3-2 on Tuesday night. With a victory, Canada would advance to the second round of the tournament for the first time.

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McFarland: Flewelling’s strong finish to 2025 boosts him up Rays’ prospects ranks

“It didn’t start the way he wanted but Nathan Flewelling ended the 2025 baseball season with a bang.

He’s hoping it’s a sign of things to come as he takes part in his second Spring Training with the Tampa Bay Rays, where the Innisfail native has climbed up the depth charts and is now ranked the No. 11 prospect in the organization.”

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