Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the organization. The 64-year-old Maddux helped guide the Rangers to a World Series title in 2023 and to a MLB-leading 3.41 ERA in 2025.

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The health of the team's four top pitchers and a surprise role change late in the season have led Los Angeles to face Toronto for the MLB title.

The Angels have found their pitching coach under new manager Kurt Suzuki. Mike Maddux will be hired away from the Rangers to become the club’s new pitching coach to replace Barry Enright, the club confirmed on Friday.

The Los Angeles Angels made their first big addition to the coaching staff following the appointment of Kurt Suzuki as manager, bringing in pitching coach Mike

Lefties Cristopher Sánchez and Jesús Luzardo give them a good place to start. Free agent Ranger Suárez could be on the way out, but the recovering Zack Wheeler is expected back at some point.

It was Blue Jays rookie Trey Yesavage who helped lead the team to this important victory. Yesavage tossed seven innings and allowed one earned run while striking out 12 Dodgers hitters and walking zero.

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