The Los Angeles Angels, in the midst of a 12-game losing streak that has tarnished their remarkable start to the season, fired Joe Maddon as manager on Tuesday.
Phil Nevin has been named interim manager, the team announced.
The Angels were 10 games above .500 two weeks ago but have since fallen to 27-29. The 12-game skid tied a franchise record for a season, putting the Angels in danger of missing the postseason for the eighth straight year despite an expanded postseason field.
Via espn.com