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Yahoo
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Angels Make Unexpected Coaching Move Before Astros Game
Angels Make Unexpected Coaching Move Before Astros Game originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Angels are just two games under .500 and two games out of an AL Wild Card spot entering Friday's slate, but it gets better. They also have a chance to make up ground on the Houston Astros in their upcoming series, who are 6.5 games ahead of them for first place in the AL West. Advertisement Los Angeles is 6-4 in its last 10 contests and just took three out of four games vs. the New York Yankees on the road. The Angels allowed two runs or fewer in three of the contests, which were all consecutive wins before Thursday's 7-3 loss. However, the Angels had to make an unexpected coaching pivot before Friday's bout with the Astros, via The Athletic's Sam Blum. Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington (37)© Jerome Miron-Imagn Images "Ron Washington will not manage the team indefinitely, due to a health concern," he reported. "He'll be with the team tonight, watching from the suites. [Bench coach] Ray Montgomery will manage the team tonight and moving forward." This development interrupts Washington's second season managing the Angels. The 73-year-old previously was a coach with the Atlanta Braves from 2017-23 and won the 2021 World Series with them. Washington was an infielder from 1977-89, playing for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Minnesota Twins, Baltimore Orioles, Cleveland Indians (now Guardians), and the Astros. He was also a coach on the Oakland Athletics (now just Athletics) from 1996-2006 before managing the Texas Rangers from 2007-14. He then had a second Athletics coaching stint from 2015-16. Advertisement Southpaw pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (2-6, 3.05 ERA) will start for the Angels against Astros right-hander Hunter Brown (8-3, 1.88 ERA) on Friday. Related: Angels Make Unfortunate Jorge Soler Announcement Before Yankees Game Related: Angels Make Historic Announcement After Win Over Yankees This story was originally reported by Athlon Sports on Jun 20, 2025, where it first appeared.
Fox News
6 hours ago
- Sport
- Fox News
Angels manager Ron Washington steps away indefinitely due to health concerns
Ron Washington is a baseball lifer, but some recent health concerns will force the Los Angeles Angels manager to take some time away from the game. Angels general manager Perry Minasian announced plans for Washington to step away indefinitely. "We all know how important [baseball] is, but certain things are bigger than baseball, and health is obviously first and foremost," Minasian said in a statement Friday. Ray Montgomery, the team's bench coach, will handle managerial duties for the Angels' game against the Houston Astros Friday night. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the New York Yankees. He was cleared by Yankees doctors to fly home with the team Thursday night and underwent a series of medical tests Friday. The Angels did not specify what symptoms Washington was experiencing but said the manager addressed the team in the clubhouse along with Minasian Friday. Washington planned to watch the game from the GM's Angel Stadium suite. Washington was not made available to the media. "Wash has not felt great the last couple of days," Minasian said. "We want to make sure he's 100% before he's back in the dugout and managing. How long it's going to take, I don't know. I don't expect it to be too long. "We all know how important this is for all of us, but health is more important than anything, and, me personally, I'm not letting him back in the dugout until I know he's 100%. OK? I love the guy too much." Washington, who managed the Texas Rangers to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, was hired by Minasian before a 2024 season in which the Angels lost a franchise-record 99 games. The Angels entered Friday night's game at 36-38, 6½ games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Angels are 15-6 in one-run games, a major league-best .714 winning percentage, and 5-0 in extra innings. Follow Fox News Digital's sports coverage on X, and subscribe to the Fox News Sports Huddle newsletter.
Washington Post
8 hours ago
- Health
- Washington Post
Angels manager Ron Washington out indefinitely because of health concerns
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night's series opener against the Houston Astros. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees. He was cleared by Yankees doctors to fly home with the team Thursday night and underwent a series of medical tests on Friday.
Al Arabiya
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Al Arabiya
Angels Manager Ron Washington Out Indefinitely Because of Health Concerns
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night's series opener against the Houston Astros. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees. He was cleared by Yankees doctors to fly home with the team Thursday night and underwent a series of medical tests on Friday. General manager Perry Minasian announced Washington's status before the game. The Angels did not specify what symptoms Washington is experiencing but said the manager was able to address the team in the clubhouse along with Minasian on Friday, and he was planning to watch the game from the GM's Angel Stadium suite. Washington was not made available to the media. 'Wash has not felt great the last couple of days,' Minasian said. 'We want to make sure he's 100 percent before he's back in the dugout and managing. How long it's going to take, I don't know. I don't expect it to be too long.' 'We all know how important this is for all of us, but health is more important than anything, and me personally, I'm not letting him back in the dugout until I know he's 100 percent OK. I love the guy too much.' Washington, who managed the Texas Rangers to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, was hired by Minasian before a 2024 season in which the Angels lost a franchise-record 99 games. The Angels entered Friday night's game at 36–38 – 6 1/2 games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Angels are 15–6 in one-run games, a major league-best .714 winning percentage, and 5–0 in extra innings. 'He wants to manage – I don't know if he's ever missed a game – but at the end of the day you have to make tough decisions,' Minasian said. 'For me, I want to make sure the guy is absolutely healthy and physically he's in the right place before we put him back in the dugout. We play some close games. They're not the types of games you can sit back, kick your feet up, and just watch. They're pretty tight games, stressful games, and I want to make sure he's good to go health-wise before he gets back in the dugout.'
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Angels manager Ron Washington out indefinitely because of health concerns
Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington, foreground, gives autographs to fans before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell) Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington, foreground, gives autographs to fans before a baseball game against the Baltimore Orioles, Friday, June 13, 2025, in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Alyssa Howell) Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington looks on before a baseball game against the Cleveland Guardians, Friday, May 30, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Phil Long) ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington will be out indefinitely because of health issues, and bench coach Ray Montgomery will manage Friday night's series opener against the Houston Astros. Washington, 73, experienced shortness of breath and appeared fatigued toward the end of a four-game series against the Yankees. He was cleared by Yankees doctors to fly home with the team Thursday night and underwent a series of medical tests on Friday. Advertisement General manager Perry Minasian announced Washington's status before the game. The Angels did not specify what symptoms Washington is experiencing, but said the manager was able to address the team in the clubhouse along with Minasian on Friday, and he was planning to watch the game from the GM's Angel Stadium suite. Washington was not made available to the media. 'Wash has not felt great the last couple of days,' Minasian said. 'We want to make sure he's 100% before he's back in the dugout and managing. How long it's going to take, I don't know. I don't expect it to be too long. 'We all know how important this is for all of us, but health is more important than anything, and me personally, I'm not letting him back in the dugout until I know he's 100% OK. I love the guy too much.' Advertisement Washington, who managed the Texas Rangers to back-to-back World Series in 2010 and 2011, was hired by Minasian before a 2024 season in which the Angels lost a franchise-record 99 games. The Angels entered Friday night's game at 36-38 —- 6 1/2 games behind the Astros in the AL West. The Angels are 15-6 in one-run games, a major league-best .714 winning percentage, and 5-0 in extra innings. 'He wants to manage–I don't know if he's ever missed a game–but at the end of the day, you have to make tough decisions,' Minasian said. 'For me, I want to make sure the guy is absolutely healthy, and physically, he's in the right place before we put him back in the dugout. 'We play some close games. They're not the types of games you can sit back, kick your feet up and just watch. They're pretty tight games, stressful games, and I want to make sure he's good to go health-wise before he gets back in the dugout.' ___ AP MLB:
