Scioscia, in final year of contract, steps down as manager of Angels
Mike Scioscia stepped down as manager of the Los Angeles Angels after 19 seasons Sunday, ending the majors’ longest current tenure with a come-frombehind, walk-off victory.
He guided the Angels to six division titles and the franchise’s lone World Series title in 2002, with a record of 1,650-1,428.
Scioscia, 59, was in the final year of his contract. He said he talked to his wife, Anne, and had made his decision during that time.
The Angels finished 80-82, the first time they’ve had three straight losing seasons under Scioscia. They haven’t won a postseason game since 2009.
Owner Arte Moreno said Scioscia always will be part of the franchise’s family. Scioscia deflected questions about the specifics of his departure.
Royals: Manager Ned Yost received a one-year extension following Kansas City’s poorest season since 2005. Yost, 63, who became Royals manager on May 13, 2010, led them to the 2015 World Series title, their first since 1985 and second ever.
Indians: Catcher Yan Gomes sustained a thumb injury Saturday against Kansas City when his right hand struck Alex Gordon’s bat on an attempted throw. The injury required two stitches but is not expect to prevent Gomes from being available for the playoffs.
Orioles: Baltimore (47-115) finished with the most losses in franchise history and the most in the majors since Detroit’s 119 in 2003. The O’s are the fifth team since 1900 to lose 115 or more.
Rays: Left fielder Tommy Pham, a Durango product, walked in the third inning of Tampa Bay’s
9-4 win over Toronto, extending his on-base streak to 32 games, the majors’ longest active streak. Johnny Damon holds the team record with 39.
Rangers: Bishop Gorman product Joey Gallo finished the season with more home runs (40) than singles (38) while hitting .206 over 500 at-bats.