After another disappointing season in 2025, the Los Angeles Angels have a new manager in Kurt Suzuki. Although the former big-league catcher is signed to just a one-year deal, respected veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux elected to join him at Angel Stadium. The presence of Maddux is one major reason why new starting pitcher Grayson Rodriguez is excited to begin with the Angels, per team beat reporter Rhett Bollinger on X, formerly Twitter.

“Grayson Rodriguez doesn't believe his mechanics are in need of a major overhaul,” posted Bollinger on Wednesday afternoon. “But he's excited to work with veteran pitching coach Mike Maddux and is willing to make tweaks. He found out he was traded after landing in Tampa to work at the Orioles' Spring Training complex.”

Rodriguez has been out due

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