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NewsWPLG Local 10 – Main FeedAugust 11, 2026Miami-Dade

Los Angeles Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants

The Los Angeles Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistant coaches on Tuesday. Interim general manager John Mozeliak cited a failure to effectively utilize the team's available technology and analytics as the reason for the staff changes.

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Why It Matters

This personnel change impacts the coaching structure and strategic development of the Los Angeles Angels' pitching staff.

Key Facts

  • The Los Angeles Angels terminated pitching coach Mike Maddux.
  • Two assistant pitching coaches were also fired.
  • Interim general manager John Mozeliak initiated the staff changes.
  • The stated reason for the firings was insufficient use of technology and analytics by the pitching staff.

Who's Mentioned

personKurt Suzuki“First-year manager of the Los Angeles Angels”personArte Moreno“Owner of the Los Angeles Angels”personPerry Minasian“Former general manager fired in June”personTim Leveque“Appointed interim pitching coach”personMike Maddux“Fired pitching coach”personDarryl Scott“Fired assistant pitching coach”personMichael Wuertz“Appointed interim bullpen coach”personDom Chiti“Fired bullpen coach”personJohn Mozeliak“Interim general manager who initiated the firings”organizationLos Angeles Angels“MLB team undergoing staff changes”