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Angels gave their new manager a very strange contract

The Los Angeles Angels hired Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, but one of the terms of Suzuki’s new contract sticks out in an unusual way. Sam Blum of The Athletic reported Wednesday that Suzuki only agreed to a 1-year contract with the Angels.

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Angels' Logan O'Hoppe Claps Back at Now Ex-Manager Over Comments Calling Him Out

Despite a decent start to the 2025 season, the wheels quickly fell off for the Los Angeles Angels. It was understandably a tough time when Ron Washington left due to a medical issue.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 22

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Kurt Suzuki News / CBSSports.com / October 22

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Mike Trout News / Field Level Media / October 22

Mike Trout testifies he confronted Erik Kay about possible drug use

Los Angeles Angels star outfielder Mike Trout, testifying on Tuesday in the civil trial brought by the family of late pitcher Tyler Skaggs, accusing the club of wrongful death, said he knew that then-team communications director Eric Kay had a drug problem.

Los Angeles Angels News / Last Word On Sports / October 21

Angels Hire 16-Year Veteran Catcher as New Manager

The Los Angeles Angels have hired their new manager, and it’s former longtime catcher Kurt Suzuki. The club announced the hire on social media Tuesday afternoon after the news had been widely reported.

Mike Trout News / ESPN / October 21

Trout: Was alerted to Kay's possible drug abuse

Mike Trout testified that he was alerted by a team employee to possible concerns about drug abuse by convicted ex-Angels communication director Eric Kay.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 21

Ken Rosenthal throws shade at Angels after Kurt Suzuki hiring

The Los Angeles Angels have reportedly picked Kurt Suzuki to be their next manager, choosing their former catcher over other big-name candidates, including Albert Pujols.

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Kurt Suzuki News / Field Level Media / October 21

Reports: Angels to tab Kurt Suzuki as next manager

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Tuesday. Suzuki, 42, has spent the past three seasons as a special assistant to Los Angeles general manager Perry Minasian.