Kroenke group finalizes Angels purchase, Mozeliak takes interim control
Kroenke group finalizes Angels purchase; Mozeliak named interim baseball operations leader.
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Los Angeles Angels Ownership Change
The Los Angeles Angels terminated manager Kurt Suzuki following a 62-100 season, the franchise's first 100-loss season in 65 years. The termination is part of organizational changes under new ownership by Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, which agreed to purchase the team for $4 billion in September 2026, with the sale expected to close in early 2027.
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2026-10-22 to 2026-10-26 · UTC publication dates
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Los Angeles Angels enter seventh managerial change in nine seasons
The Los Angeles Angels will hire their seventh manager in nine seasons following Kurt Suzuki's departure. The franchise parted with manager Mike Scioscia after the 2018 season. The Angels have recorded 11 consecutive losing seasons and 12 straight non-playoff seasons, the longest active streaks in Major League Baseball.
Los Angeles Angels manager Kurt Suzuki not retained after first 100-loss season
Kurt Suzuki, the manager of the Los Angeles Angels, will not return for the 2027 season. The Angels finished the 2026 regular season with a 62-100 record, marking the franchise's first 100-loss season in its 65-year history. Suzuki was signed to a one-year contract with a 2027 option, which the team declined. The decision was announced by baseball operations consultant John Mozeliak on October 22, 2026. Suzuki was offered a position as a special assistant with the organization.
Stan Kroenke-led group completes purchase agreement for Los Angeles Angels
Kroenke Sports & Entertainment, led by Los Angeles Rams owner Stan Kroenke, agreed to purchase a controlling interest in the Los Angeles Angels from current owner Arte Moreno on September 1, 2026. The purchase price was reported at $4 billion. The sale is not expected to close until the first quarter of 2027. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment also owns the Denver Nuggets, Colorado Avalanche, Colorado Rockies, and Colorado Rapids.
Kurt Suzuki's managerial tenure with Angels lasted one season
Kurt Suzuki, 43, completed his first and only season as manager of the Los Angeles Angels. He was hired exactly one year prior to his dismissal by general manager Perry Minasian. Suzuki had no previous managerial experience at any level before taking the Angels job. Prior to becoming manager, he had worked as Minasian's special assistant for three seasons.
Los Angeles Angels pitching coach Mike Maddux dismissed
The Los Angeles Angels let go pitching coach Mike Maddux and two staffers in August 2026. John Mozeliak determined the team was not fully leveraging technology and analytics available to its pitchers, prompting the dismissal.
John Mozeliak assumes interim baseball operations leadership at Los Angeles Angels
John Mozeliak, who served as general manager of the St. Louis Cardinals, took on a temporary role as baseball operations consultant to run the Los Angeles Angels front office. This occurred after Perry Minasian was fired as general manager in June 2026. Mozeliak's contract ends in December 2026. He is leading the search for a permanent general manager to replace Minasian.
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