Angels interim GM John Mozeliak outlines plans for improvement
Yahoo Sports • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 27, 2026, 11:11 PM
Last updated Jun 27, 2026
John Mozeliak, introduced as the interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, detailed his plans for the team's future during a news conference ahead of their game against the Athletics. He stated that hiring a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not a priority, confirming that the current coaching staff will remain intact for the season. Mozeliak aims to transform the Angels, who have a 34-39 record and 10 consecutive losing seasons, by focusing on the upcoming draft and trade deadline. He is tasked with eventually finding a permanent general manager and developing a strategy that aligns with ownership’s wishes on player retention and rebuilding.
- •Angels currently hold an American League-worst record of 34-39.
- •Mozeliak plans to address the draft and trade strategy soon.
- •Current coaching staff remains in place for the season.
- •Mozeliak has a list of GM candidates and will seek interviews after August.
- •The Angels have recorded 10 straight losing seasons.
- 3:04 AMYahoo Sports — Interim GM John Mozeliak aims to “get the Angels right” through stability
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"John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities. “I met with Kurt and most of (the coaches) this morning, and I told them they’re all fine for this year,” Mozeliak, the former St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball operations head, said at a news conference before Saturday night’s game against the Athletics. “And then, ultimately, hopefully, we lead to that foundation and structure that provides perpetual winning for the Angels.”
"After the Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday, first-year manager Kurt Suzuki’s job seemed like it could be in danger. Under Suzuki this season, the Angels are 34-49. The franchise hired former St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak as a consultant to the baseball operations department. Mozeliak is expected serve […] The post New Angels Interim GM Provides Update on Franchise’s Plan for Kurt Suzuki appeared first on LA Sports Report.
"John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 3:04 AMInterim GM John Mozeliak aims to “get the Angels right” through stability
Interim general manager John Mozeliak preaches stability in his introductory press conference on Saturday as he aims to help turn the Angels' organization around.
- ESPN MLBJun 28, 2026, 2:03 AMMozeliak eyes short, long view as Halos interim GM...
John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities.
- Yahoo SportsJun 28, 2026, 1:53 AMNew Angels Interim GM Provides Update on Franchise’s Plan for Kurt Suzuki
After the Los Angeles Angels fired general manager Perry Minasian on Friday, first-year manager Kurt Suzuki’s job seemed like it could be in danger. Under Suzuki this season, the Angels are 34-49. The franchise hired former St. Louis Cardinals general manager John Mozeliak as a consultant to the baseball operations department. Mozeliak is expected serve […] The post New Angels Interim GM Provides Update on Franchise’s Plan for Kurt Suzuki appeared first on LA Sports Report.
- Yahoo SportsJun 27, 2026, 11:11 PMAngels interim GM John Mozeliak embarks on ambitious agenda to turn perennial losers into winners
John Mozeliak has a lengthy to-do list as interim general manager for the Los Angeles Angels, but the hiring of a new manager to replace Kurt Suzuki is not among his priorities. “I met with Kurt and most of (the coaches) this morning, and I told them they’re all fine for this year,” Mozeliak, the former St. Louis Cardinals’ baseball operations head, said at a news conference before Saturday night’s game against the Athletics. “And then, ultimately, hopefully, we lead to that foundation and structure that provides perpetual winning for the Angels.”
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