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Angels fire three coaches amid ongoing pitching struggles

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 11, 2026, 7:18 PM

Last updated Aug 11, 2026

Angels fire three coaches amid ongoing pitching struggles
Summary

The Los Angeles Angels terminated the contracts of pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott on August 11. This decision comes as the Angels rank 24th in MLB earned-run average and 30th in walks. Interim GM John Mozeliak stated the changes aim to evaluate the pitching program in the final weeks of the season. Tim Leveque has been named interim pitching coach, and Michael Wuertz interim bullpen coach. The Angels currently hold a 45-74 record, the worst in the American League.

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  • •Angels rank 24th in MLB in earned-run average and 30th in walks.
  • •Tim Leveque and Michael Wuertz appointed as interim coaches.
  • •Angels hold a 45-74 record, worst in the American League.
  • •Changes made with seven weeks remaining in the season.
  • •Mozeliak and manager Kurt Suzuki's contracts expire after this season.
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  • 7:18 PMYahoo Sports — Angels suddenly fire three coaches amid dismal pitching season
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Interim GM John Mozeliak made a sweeping move to change coaches

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