{
  "id": 916735,
  "title": "Interim GM John Mozeliak Explains Why He Returned to Baseball With Angels",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/14/interim-gm-john-mozeliak-explains-why-he-returned-to-baseball-with",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-14T22:23:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/sports/mlb/interim-gm-john-mozeliak-explains-why-he-returned-to-baseball-with-angels-12325203"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Los Angeles Angels, currently in their 11th consecutive losing season, the longest active losing streak in Major League Baseball, prompted former St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak to return to baseball. Mozeliak departed from the Cardinals in September 2025, intending to exit front office roles in baseball. However, the opportunity to revitalize the Angels franchise rekindled his passion for front-office work. During a recent interview, Mozeliak expressed his initial disbelief at the speed at which he found himself back in baseball, stating, \"It was not something when I walked away from St. Louis that I thought I would be doing this quickly.\" Since assuming the role of interim general manager, Mozeliak has overseen various aspects of the team's operations, including the MLB Draft and the trade deadline. Notably, the Angels drafted a unique two-way high school player, Jared Grindlinger, deviating from their traditional approach of drafting players ready for MLB play. Additionally, the team traded established players like catcher Logan O'Hoppe, right fielder Jo Adell, and reliever Kirby Yates. Mozeliak attributed his renewed enthusiasm to a desire to approach the situation differently, aligning with team president Molly Jolly's vision. He emphasized his commitment to the project, noting, \"My excitement started to grow because it just became really like a compelling and interesting project to be a part of.\" Currently, Mozeliak is instrumental in assisting the Angels in hiring a long-term general manager, having drafted a list of potential candidates without conducting formal interviews. He expressed no urgency in appointing a new GM, citing flexibility in his timeline to ensure a well-prepared decision.",
  "summary": "Turning the Angels back into a winning franchise is what drew former St. Louis Cardinals executive John Mozeliak to Los Angeles.",
  "key_points": [],
  "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."
}