{
  "id": 594399,
  "title": "MLB-worst Angels fire pitching coach Mike Maddux, 2 assistants in staff shakeup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/mlb-worst-angels-fire-pitching-coach-mike-maddux-2-assistants-in",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-11T19:09:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Winnipeg Free Press",
    "slug": "winnipeg-free-press",
    "url": "https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/sports/baseball/2026/08/11/mlb-worst-angels-fire-pitching-coach-mike-maddux-2-assistants-in-staff-shakeup"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Angels have let go of their pitching coach Mike Maddux, bullpen coach Dom Chiti, and assistant pitching coach Darryl Scott as part of a coaching staff shakeup. The team, currently sitting at a 45-74 record and facing their 11th consecutive losing season, announced the changes on Tuesday. Interim front-office leader John Mozeliak revealed the decisions after consulting with new manager Kurt Suzuki. The Angels plan to utilize the remaining seven weeks to assess necessary adjustments to their pitching program and prepare for future success. Timothy Leveque, who began his first season as the pitching coach for the Angels' Double-A affiliate, will take over as interim pitching coach, while Michael Wuertz will serve as interim bullpen coach.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Los Angeles Angels fired pitching coach Mike Maddux and two assistants.",
    "Team at 45-74 record, facing 11th consecutive losing season.",
    "Interim leader John Mozeliak and new manager Kurt Suzuki approved changes."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}