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Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants amid struggles

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants amid struggles
Summary

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.

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By the Numbers
  • •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.
Latest Updates
  • 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — MLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shake-up
  • 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
  • 6:58 PMMedianewsgroup.com — Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 others - Orange County Register
What they're saying
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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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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.

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Los Angeles fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two of his assistants after interim GM John Mozeliak determined the team wasn’t making sufficient use of the technology and analytics available to its pitchers.

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