Angels Fire Mike Maddux, Darryl Scott, Dom Chiti
MLB Trade Rumors • • sports
Key Points:
- The Angels have fired pitching coach Mike Maddux, assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott, and bullpen coach Dom Chiti, appointing Tim Leveque and Michael Wuertz as interim pitching and bullpen coaches, respectively.
- Interim GM John Mozeliak cited a desire to evaluate and improve the pitching program with seven weeks left in the season as the reason for the coaching changes.
- Despite some standout performances from pitchers like Reid Detmers and José Soriano, the Angels' pitching staff ranks seventh-worst in MLB ERA (4.53) and worst in walk rate (11.1%), partly due to limited talent and reliance on a thin farm system.
- Mike Maddux, who joined the Angels on a one-year deal after the 2025 season, has an extensive coaching career spanning five MLB teams and 24 consecutive years as a major league pitching coach.
- Maddux, turning 65 soon, is expected to find new coaching opportunities despite the abrupt dismissal, given his long-standing reputation and experience in the league.
