Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants amid struggles
5 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:44 PM
Last updated Aug 11, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott as of August 11, 2026. This decision comes after a disappointing season, with the team holding the worst record in MLB at 45-74. Interim general manager John Mozeliak cited ongoing discussions with manager Kurt Suzuki and the need for change in the coaching staff. Tim Leveque is appointed interim pitching coach, while Michael Wuertz takes over as interim bullpen coach. The Angels hope to use the remaining seven weeks of the season to assess and enhance their pitching program.
- •Angels rank last in MLB with a 4.51 staff ERA and 508 walks.
- •Tim Leveque and Michael Wuertz are named interim coaches.
- •Maddux and staff were all on one-year contracts.
- •Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian in late June.
- 8:00 PMESPN — Maddux fired as Angels jettison pitching coaches
- 7:57 PMYahoo Sports — Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants in staff shakeup
- 7:30 PMYahoo Sports — Angels fire pitching coaches, including Maddux
- 7:14 PMYahoo Sports — Angels Fire 3 Pitching Coaches Amid Devastating Season
- 7:08 PMYahoo Sports — MLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shakeup
"Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels. Interim front-office leader John Mozeliak announced several changes Tuesday to first-year manager Kurt Suzuki's coaching staff.
"The Los Angeles Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott on Tuesday. The post Angels Fire 3 Pitching Coaches Amid Devastating Season appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"One week after trading eight players off the major league roster, interim GM John Mozeliak fired Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
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External links- ESPNAug 11, 2026, 8:00 PMMaddux fired as Angels jettison pitching coaches
The Angels, who have a staff ERA of 4.51 and an MLB-worst 508 walks, have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:57 PMAngels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants in staff shakeup
One week after trading eight players off the major league roster, interim GM John Mozeliak fired Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott and bullpen coach Dom Chiti.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:30 PMAngels fire pitching coaches, including Maddux
The Anaheim Angels have reportedly fired all their major league pitching coaches, including Mike Maddux
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:14 PMAngels Fire 3 Pitching Coaches Amid Devastating Season
The Los Angeles Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott on Tuesday. The post Angels Fire 3 Pitching Coaches Amid Devastating Season appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsAug 11, 2026, 7:08 PMMLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shakeup
Pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott have been fired by the Los Angeles Angels. Interim front-office leader John Mozeliak announced several changes Tuesday to first-year manager Kurt Suzuki's coaching staff.
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