Kurt Suzuki: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 25

Angels' Kurt Suzuki Responds to Getting One-Year Deal as Manager

The Los Angeles Angels made a unique decision when hiring their new manager, giving first-time manager Kurt Suzuki a one-year, prove-it deal to become the organization's sixth manager in the past eight seasons.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / October 25

Angels Clearing House, Hiring Almost Entirely New Coaching Staff: Report

The Kurt Suzuki era will begin with almost an entirely new coaching staff, according to a recent report from The Athletic. The news of the restructuring of the Angels coaching staff comes just days after the Angels' official announcement that Kurt Suzuki would replace Ron Washington as the leader of the clubhouse.

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Kurt Suzuki News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 23

Angels to make significant changes to coaching staff

Manager Kurt Suzuki won’t be the only fresh face in the Angels’ dugout next season. Sam Blum of The Athletic reports that Los Angeles is expected to have an almost entirely new coaching staff in 2026.

Kurt Suzuki News / Larry Brown Sports / October 22

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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Seattle Mariners News / Lookout Landing / October 22

Mariners News, 10/22/25: Kazuma Okamoto, Kurt Suzuki, and the Women’s Pro Baseball League

In Mariners news… The Seattle Met immortalized some of the Seattle Mariners amazing 2025 run with some custom art commissioned baseball cards. Eno Sarris takes a look at Dan Wilson’s use of Eduard Bazardo in the postseason and whether it was optimal reliever use.

Los Angeles Angels News / Covering the Corner / October 22

This dweeb is somehow returning to an MLB dugout

The Angels needed a manager. So they talked to a few candidates. The choices they gave themselves were questioned by some, but in the end they decided on Kurt Suzuki.

Athletics News / Oakland Athletics on SI / October 21

Former A’s Catcher Hired as Los Angeles Angels Manager

After a 16-year career in the big leagues, former A's backstop Kurt Suzuki has been named manager of the Los Angeles Angels. It comes after a season where Ron Washington took medical leave in June before bench coach Ray Montgomery took over the reins as interim manager.

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.

Athletics News / Atlanta Braves on SI / October 21

Former Braves Catcher Expected to Be Next Angels Manager

The Los Angeles Angels reportedly have another familiar face from the Atlanta Braves taking over as manager. Kurt Suzuki, who played catcher for the Braves from 2017 and 2018, is expected to be hired to take over the position from Ron Washington, ESPN reported Tuesday.

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.

MLB News / SportsTalkATL / October 21

Braves old friend named Angels manager

Most reports initially pointed to future Hall of Famer Albert Pujols landing the managerial position in Los Angeles, where he spent a decade with the Angels as a player.

Los Angeles Angels 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.

Kurt Suzuki News / Yardbarker / October 22

Angels make decision on their manager for 2026

Los Angeles has decided on one of its former players to take the reins.

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Los Angeles Angels News / Larry Brown Sports / October 21

Los Angeles Angels have hired a new manager

The Los Angeles Angels have hired one of their former players as their new manager, but that former player is not Albert Pujols. Kurt Suzuki reached an agreement on Tuesday to become the next manager of the Angels, according to multiple reports.

Los Angeles Angels News / Angels Nation / October 21

Angels Hiring Kurt Suzuki As Manager

The Los Angeles Angels had a very clear idea in mind when deciding not to bring back Ron Washington or Ray Montgomery as their manager for the 2026 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 21

Torii Hunter still in the mix for Twins job weeks into search, report says

One managerial door has reportedly closed for Twins legend Torii Hunter. According to the New York Post's Jon Heyman, the Angels have reportedly hired former Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki as the team's next manager.

Los Angeles Angels News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 16