Los Angeles Angels appoint veteran former Texas Rangers boss Ron Washington

The 71-year-old succeeds Phil Nevin, whose contract was not renewed after the Angels failed to reach this season’s play-offs.

Thursday 09 November 2023 08:00 GMT

The Los Angeles Angels have appointed a new manager (Zac Goodwin/PA) (PA Wire)

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The Los Angeles Angels have appointed veteran former Texas Rangers boss Ron Washington as their new manager, the Major League team have announced.

The 71-year-old succeeds Phil Nevin, whose contract was not renewed after the Angels failed to reach this season’s play-offs.

Washington, who had been on the coaching staff at Atlanta, led the Rangers to back-to-back World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011 in his last frontline job.

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Los Angeles Angels appoint veteran former Texas Rangers boss Ron Washington

The 71-year-old succeeds Phil Nevin, whose contract was not renewed after the Angels failed to reach this season’s play-offs.

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