Ron Washington hired as Angels manager

Photo by Todd Kirkland/Getty ImagesThird base coach Ron Washington is leaving the Atlanta Braves to become the next manager of the Los Angeles Angels according to a report by the New York Post’s Jon Heyman. Washington was reported as a finalist along with former Mets skipper Buck Showalter. ESPN’s Jeff Passan also confirmed the report.

Breaking: Angels hire Ron Washington for their manager job

— Jon Heyman (@JonHeyman) November 8, 2023 The Braves have been fortunate to keep their coaching staff largely intact over their run of six-straight division titles. Washington has been a key part of the team and has been lauded for his infield work with players such as Dansby Swanson, Ozzie Albies and…