Angels Hire Kurt Suzuki Orioles Appoint Craig Albernaz as Managers

The Los Angeles Angels have hired former catcher Kurt Suzuki as their new manager on a one-year contract, making him the team's sixth manager in eight seasons. Despite being a first-time manager, Suzuki is praised by former Angels manager Phil Nevin and current MLB managers like Stephen Vogt for his leadership, respect, and strong understanding of the game, which positions him well for success. Suzuki's familiarity with the Angels organization, having served as a special assistant to GM Perry Minasian, and his extensive playing career, bolster confidence in his potential as a skipper. Meanwhile, the Baltimore Orioles have appointed Craig Albernaz, a 42-year-old former catcher and current associate manager with the Cleveland Guardians, as their new manager. Albernaz inherits a talented Orioles roster and brings experience from coaching roles with the Tampa Bay Rays, San Francisco Giants, and Cleveland Guardians, despite never playing in the major leagues. Both managerial appointments reflect teams seeking fresh leadership with a mix of playing and coaching experience to steer their franchises forward.