Angels managerial search remains unsettled as candidate pool narrows

Alex Cora reportedly plans to sit out 2027, and Don Mattingly reportedly took a Phillies job, further reducing the speculative pool. Joe Espada has been floated in opinion coverage based on his Astros experience and division familiarity, but no Angels interest or interview is confirmed; Albert Pujols, Bob Melvin and Kurt Suzuki remain possible names, not confirmed candidates.