US EditionLos Angeles Angels to Hire Ex-Catcher Kurt Suzuki as New Manager
Kurt Suzuki becomes the Angels’ fifth manager since 2018 after Ron Washington's health issues, bringing MLB experience and a strong pitching staff reputation to the role.
- On Tuesday the Los Angeles Angels selected Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, marking his first managerial job.
- After talks with Albert Pujols broke down, the Angels pivoted to Kurt Suzuki and other in-organization candidates.
- A 16-season veteran, Suzuki won a World Series and spent three years as special assistant to Angels general manager Perry Minasian.
- The move names Suzuki the franchise's fifth full-time manager since Mike Scioscia, and he inherits a 72-90 club now facing its 10th consecutive losing season.
- Amid franchise legal woes and fan criticism of Arte Moreno, the Angels hired Suzuki, a fourth-generation Japanese-American who joins a short list of MLB managers with Asian heritage.
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New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki looks to prove himself with 1-year deal
New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki, left, speaks to the media after being introduced by General Manager Perry Minasian, right, during a press conference on Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) The Angels introduced Kurt Suzuki as their new manager during a press conference on Wednesday at Angel Stadium. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG) New Angels manager Kurt Suzuki,…
Ex-MLB player from viral Trump moment named manager
The Los Angeles Angels will reportedly introduce former MLB catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager Wednesday. The announcement has revived attention to a 2019 viral moment when he donned a ‘Make America Great Again’ hat during a White House visit while being embraced by President Donald Trump.
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