The Los Angeles Angels had a disappointing 2025 season, and fans have almost given up. After the team failed to bring in Albert Pujols as their manager, the club’s owner and businessman, Arte Moreno, turned to Kurt Suzuki.

From Aaron Boone stepping out of the TV booth to Stephen Vogt's rapid rise in Cleveland, the requirements for MLB managers have fundamentally changed as teams prioritize front office alignment.

The Los Angeles Angels are hiring Kurt Suzuki as their next manager, according to multiple reports, ending a search that included former Angels slugger and St. Louis Cardinals icon Albert Pujols. The 42-year-old Suzuki finished his 16-year career in the majors as the Angels' catcher from 2021-22,