It's hard to imagine any Rangers fans are happy after hearing the news that pitching coach Mike Maddux is leaving the team to become the division-rival Los Angeles Angels' pitching coach under new manager Kurt Suzuki. Maddux has played a vital role in the Rangers' pitching success, leading the staff that made the World Series in 2010 and 2011 during his first tenure (2009-2015). He rejoined the team in 2023 as part of Bruce Bochy's staff, helping Texas win its first World Series in franchise history. Not to mention, the Rangers' pitching staff was arguably the best in all of baseball in 2025, as the team led the league with a 3.
Mike Maddux leaving for Angels reminds Rangers fans when star player did same thing
