Angels promote Tim Leveque to interim pitching coach after coaching changes
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 13, 2026, 2:09 AM
Last updated Aug 13, 2026
The Los Angeles Angels appointed Tim Leveque as their interim pitching coach after firing Mike Maddux and two other pitching coaches. Leveque, who recently coached the Rocket City Trash Pandas, is expected to leverage data and technology to enhance performance. The Angels have struggled with a high ERA and walks this season, ranking seventh-worst in MLB. With 42 games remaining, Leveque's initial focus will be on understanding the strengths and weaknesses of the pitching staff, many of whom he has previously worked with.
- •Tim Leveque steps in as interim pitching coach for the Angels.
- •Mike Maddux and two other coaches were recently fired.
- •Angels have the seventh-worst combined ERA in MLB.
- •Leveque intends to utilize data to guide decision-making.
- •He has previously worked with many pitchers on the current staff.
- 2:09 AMYahoo Sports — Angels interim coach Tim Leveque is ready for the next step
"Tim Leveque has been tasked with leading the Los Angeles pitching staff and he'll use every took he can to do that.
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