Mike Maddux Leaves Rangers for Angels as Pitching Coach

URGENT UPDATE: Texas Rangers pitching coach Mike Maddux has officially left the organization to join the Los Angeles Angels as their new pitching coach. This surprising move comes shortly after the Rangers replaced fired manager Bruce Bochy with Skip Schumaker, marking a significant shift in the team’s coaching staff.

Maddux, 64, played a pivotal role in guiding the Rangers to their first-ever World Series title in 2023 and a league-leading 3.41 ERA in 2025. His departure is seen as a major loss for the franchise. “The Texas Rangers are forever grateful to Mike for his contributions here,” said Chris Young, the team’s president of baseball operations. “Mike has played a major role for some of the best teams in Rangers history. We wish him the best.”

This marks Maddux’s second stint with the Rangers. He served as pitching coach from 2009 to 2015 before leaving to work alongside Ron Washington. He returned to the Rangers in 2023 under Bochy, contributing to the development of star pitchers such as Nathan Eovaldi and Jacob deGrom.

Maddux’s move to the Angels is expected to shake up the AL West division, as he brings a wealth of experience and a proven track record. Fans and analysts alike are eager to see how his expertise will impact the Angels’ pitching staff going forward.

Stay tuned for more updates as this story develops. The coaching landscape in Major League Baseball is shifting, and Maddux’s influence in the league will certainly be felt.