Joe Maddon fired by Angels: Manager out in midst of 12-game losing streak, says he was surprised by decision
Mired in the longest single-season losing streak in franchise history, the Los Angeles Angels made a change at manager Tuesday afternoon. The team announced Joe Maddon has been relieved of his duties, and third base coach Phil Nevin will serve as interim manager. Maddon’s firing comes on the heels of Angels’ 12th straight loss Monday night, …