LONG BEACH — The Long Beach Baseball Club on Thursday announced that former Angels relief pitcher Troy Percival has been named the team’s first manager. The hiring of Percival, a four-time All-Star and the closer for the Angels’ 2002 World Series championship team, is a significant milestone for the new franchise that will begin play in the independent Pioneer League in May … [Read more...] about Troy Percival named manager of new Long Beach Baseball Club
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Angels hire Brady Anderson, John Mabry as hitting coaches
The Angels have hired Brady Anderson as their hitting coach and John Mabry as assistant hitting coach, adding to the staff under new manager Kurt Suzuki. After a 15-year career in the majors, Anderson worked as a special assistant in the Baltimore Orioles’ front office from 2012-19. Mabry, who played for 14 years in the majors, has been a major-league hitting coach with the St. … [Read more...] about Angels hire Brady Anderson, John Mabry as hitting coaches
Angels hire Anderson as hitting coach, Mabry as assistant
Angels Hire Max Stassi As Catching Coach
The Angels are hiring Max Stassi to serve as their catching coach, general manager Perry Minasian confirmed Wednesday. They’re also adding Keith Johnson and Andy Schatzley to the staff as third base coach and infield coach, respectively. Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register first reported the hires. Stassi, 34, had not officially announced his retirement as a player. … [Read more...] about Angels Hire Max Stassi As Catching Coach