Pitching Coach Mike Maddux Leaves Texas Rangers Organization
P pitching coach Mike Maddux has announced his departure from the Texas Rangers organization once again. At 64 years old, Maddux dedicated the last three years to the Rangers under manager Bruce Bochy, contributing to the franchise’s first World Series championship in 2023. Furthermore, Maddux guided the team to achieve the best rotation ERA in Major League Baseball in 2025, which stood at 3.41.
Maddux’s Transition to the Los Angeles Angels
Reports indicate that Maddux is set to transition to the Los Angeles Angels in a similar coaching capacity. The Texas Rangers did not terminate his contract. Instead, the organization offered Maddux a chance to return under new manager Skip Schumaker and even discussed other roles within the team.
Statements from the Rangers Organization
The Texas Rangers expressed their gratitude towards Maddux for his significant contributions over the years. Chris Young, President of Baseball Operations, stated, “Mike has played a major role for some of the best teams in Rangers history. We wish him the best.”
Career Overview and Previous Tenure with the Rangers
This marks Maddux’s second stint with the Rangers’ pitching staff. He first served from 2009 to 2015 under managers Ron Washington and Jeff Banister before moving to the Washington Nationals. When Maddux returned to the Rangers to work with Bochy, he helped lead the rotation to a commendable 3.90 ERA over a three-year period, ranking fifth in MLB.
Future Challenges for the Rangers
Maddux’s decision to leave four weeks after Schumaker’s appointment as manager presents challenges for the Rangers. They had an exclusive period to assemble their coaching staff, but now face competition from other teams still searching for new managers.
Future of the Rangers’ Pitching Staff
- The Rangers are keen on Jordan Tiegs, who has come up through their minor league system.
- Tiegs has been influential in the development of younger pitchers and may transition from the bullpen to a coaching role.
- A potential candidate for the pitching coach position is Mel Stottlemyre Jr., who previously worked with Miami under Schumaker.
As the Rangers move forward, they will continue to seek a solution to fill the void left by Maddux while aiming to maintain their strong pitching performance from past seasons.
