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flag The Los Angeles Angels hired former catcher Kurt Suzuki, 42, as their new manager, making him the first Hawaiian-born full-time MLB manager.

flag The Los Angeles Angels have hired former major league catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager, replacing Ron Washington after two losing seasons. flag Suzuki, 42, played 16 seasons in the majors, including two with the Angels, and earned an All-Star selection in 2014 and a World Series title with Washington in 2019. flag He served as a special assistant to general manager Perry Minasian since retiring in 2022 and has no prior managerial experience. flag The hiring comes after talks with Albert Pujols fell through. flag The Angels, who have missed the playoffs for 11 consecutive seasons and posted a 72-90 record in 2025, are in a rebuilding phase despite a young core featuring Mike Trout, Zach Neto, and Jo Adell. flag Suzuki will become the first Hawaiian-born full-time manager in MLB history and one of the few managers of Asian heritage.

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