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Angels part ways with Kurt Suzuki after a 100-loss season

The Los Angeles Angels will not bring back Kurt Suzuki as manager for 2027, the club announced on a Wednesday, and they declined the option on his contract. Suzuki managed the team for one season, which ended with the franchise's first 100-loss campaign. The organization offered him a special assistant role instead, and it plans to hire a new manager and coaching staff.

Interim general manager John Mozeliak had earlier said he hoped to keep Suzuki, but he noted that the decision would rest with incoming ownership. Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is expected to finalize its purchase of the club in early 2027. Mozeliak has said Suzuki earned respect in the clubhouse, though he also said the team's record did not fully reflect Suzuki's ability. Suzuki, 43, is the first Hawaiian-born manager in MLB history, according to MLB.com. Several outlets, including ESPN and CBS Sports, reported the decision as well. It is still unclear whether Mozeliak will remain as GM when his contract expires in December.

Key facts

• The Angels declined the option on Kurt Suzuki's managerial deal and will not retain him as manager for 2027.
• Suzuki was offered a special assistant role within the organization.
• The 2026 season ended with 100 losses, the most in Angels franchise history.
• Kroenke Sports & Entertainment is set to take over the club in early 2027.
• Suzuki, 43, is reported to be the first Hawaiian-born MLB manager.

What we don't know yet

It is unclear whether John Mozeliak will remain as general manager when his contract expires in December.

Our summary of reporting by The Washington Post, CBS Sports, Yahoo Sports, ESPN, MLB.com, FOX Sports. Written with AI assistance and checked against the sources; read the full stories at the links below. Updated Oct 21, 3:26 PM EDT.

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What the headlines say

• Yahoo SportsAngels decline Kurt Suzuki's contract option, will hire new manager for 2027 seasonOct 21, 3:26 PM EDT
• The Washington PostAngels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in his only seasonOct 21, 3:19 PM EDT
• ReutersKurt Suzuki out as Angels manager as new era begins to takes shapeOct 21, 3:14 PM EDT
• CBS SportsKurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season, creating MLB's third vacancyOct 21, 3:07 PM EDT
• Yahoo SportsAngels decline Kurt Suzuki’s managerial optionOct 21, 3:06 PM EDT
• ESPNKurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss seasonOct 21, 3:00 PM EDT
• MLB.comAngels decline Suzuki's option, will seek new managerOct 21, 3:00 PM EDT
• FOX SportsAngels Make Decision On Manager Kurt Suzuki's FutureOct 21, 2:58 PM EDT
• Yahoo SportsAngels make unsurprising decision on Kurt Suzuki after one season as managerOct 21, 2:55 PM EDT
• CBS NewsAngels won't extend Kurt Suzuki's contract, begin search for new manager for 2027 seasonOct 21, 2:53 PM EDT
• The New York TimesAngels will not retain manager Kurt Suzuki after last-place finish in 2026Oct 21, 2:51 PM EDT
• USA TodayAngels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in only seasonOct 21, 2:45 PM EDT

How the story unfolded

• Oct 21, 2:45 PM EDT — USA Today: Angels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in only season
• Oct 21, 2:51 PM EDT — The New York Times: Angels will not retain manager Kurt Suzuki after last-place finish in 2026
• Oct 21, 2:53 PM EDT — CBS News: Angels won't extend Kurt Suzuki's contract, begin search for new manager for 2027 season
• Oct 21, 2:55 PM EDT — Yahoo Sports: Angels make unsurprising decision on Kurt Suzuki after one season as manager
• Oct 21, 2:58 PM EDT — FOX Sports: Angels Make Decision On Manager Kurt Suzuki's Future
• Oct 21, 3:00 PM EDT — ESPN: Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season
• Oct 21, 3:00 PM EDT — MLB.com: Angels decline Suzuki's option, will seek new manager
• Oct 21, 3:06 PM EDT — Yahoo Sports: Angels decline Kurt Suzuki’s managerial option
• Oct 21, 3:07 PM EDT — CBS Sports: Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager after 100-loss season, creating MLB's third vacancy
• Oct 21, 3:14 PM EDT — Reuters: Kurt Suzuki out as Angels manager as new era begins to takes shape
• Oct 21, 3:19 PM EDT — The Washington Post: Angels fire manager Kurt Suzuki after losing 100 games in his only season
• Oct 21, 3:26 PM EDT — Yahoo Sports: Angels decline Kurt Suzuki's contract option, will hire new manager for 2027 season