Angels fans take hatred of owner Arte Moreno to new level with NSFW chant in ‘tarps off’ moment
Angels fans have intensified their protests against owner Arte Moreno during a recent game. The fan base expressed their frustrations by chanting 'Sell the team' and using explicit language directed at Moreno. This discontent follows a disappointing season and a lack of postseason appearances since 2014.
- ▪During a game against the Athletics, Angels fans chanted 'Sell the team' while participating in the 'tarps off' trend.
- ▪The Angels have not made the postseason since 2014, despite having high payrolls and star players like Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.
- ▪Fans feel neglected by the organization, particularly due to the team's branding as 'Los Angeles' instead of Anaheim.
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MLB Angels fans take hatred of owner Arte Moreno to new level with NSFW chant in ‘tarps off’ moment By Thomas Murray Published May 22, 2026, 1:05 p.m. ET See more of our coverage in your search results. Add The California Post on Google During Thursday night’s game against the Ahletics, the Angels fan base took the latest MLB trend “Tarps off,” to a new level. Fans gathered into the nosebleeds section along the foul line in right field, to chant “Sell the team,” voicing their frustrations over the current state of the Angels. The Angels fan base has reached its breaking point since the team was swept over the weekend and outscored 31-3 by the Los Angeles Dodgers. Angels fans go “tarps off” during the Angels-Athletics game on May 21, 2026.
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