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Angels Fire Pitching Coaches Amidst Losing Season
12 Aug
Summary
- Angels dismissed pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants.
- The team is on pace for a franchise-record number of losses.
- John Mozeliak cited a need to elevate the pitching program for future success.
The Los Angeles Angels have made significant changes to their coaching staff, dismissing veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott. These decisions come as the team is enduring a difficult season and is on pace to set a franchise record for losses.
The Angels' pitching staff currently holds a 4.51 ERA, ranking 24th in Major League Baseball. This move reflects a broader period of transition for the club, which also saw general manager Perry Minasian fired in June.
John Mozeliak, a baseball operations consultant, expressed that the changes are aimed at evaluating and enhancing the pitching program for future success. Tim Leveque will step in as the interim pitching coach for the remainder of the season. This follows a pattern of instability for the Angels, who have had numerous managers and pitching coaches in recent years.
