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The Angels have hired former MLB catcher Kurt Suzuki to replace Ron Washington as manager. Suzuki, who finished his playing career in Anaheim, has no professional managerial experience. … [Read more...] about Kurt Suzuki hired as Angels manager. Former catcher finished 16-year career in Anaheim

Star outfielder Mike Trout took the stand Tuesday in the wrongful death case brought against the Los Angeles Angels, describing how he offered to help former communications staffer Eric Kay with what Trout believed was a drug problem prior to Kay providing pitcher Tyler Skaggs with a counterfeit pill that led to his death. Trout, during several hours of testimony in Orange … [Read more...] about Angels’ Mike Trout testifies about Eric Kay’s behavior, clubhouse bets and warning from staffer before Tyler Skaggs’ death

Angels superstar Mike Trout testified that Tyler Skaggs was a friend and teammate and that Trout knew Eric Kay, the employee who gave Skaggs fentanyl, had a drug problem. … [Read more...] about Angels star Mike Trout: Eric Kay had a drug problem and Tyler Skaggs was a valued friend

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The Angels have selected former big-league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, a source said Tuesday. Suzuki, 42, was working as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian. This will be his first job as a manager. The Angels have not made an official announcement about Suzuki’s hiring yet. Suzuki, a product of Cal State Fullerton, spent 16 years in the majors, … [Read more...] about Angels to hire Kurt Suzuki as manager