Ron Washington, the 73-year-old manager of the Los Angeles Angels, will miss the remainder of the season due to an unspecified medical issue. He had been experiencing shortness of breath and fatigue following a recent series against the New York Yankees. Washington has been on medical leave for the past week, during which bench coach Ray Montgomery has taken over as interim manager.

Washington has a managerial record of 664-611 over ten seasons, with notable success leading the Texas Rangers to two World Series appearances in 2010 and 2011. The Angels, currently at .500, have shown improvement, winning seven of their last ten games. Montgomery, who now serves as the interim manager, is taking on his first MLB managerial role after years of experience in player personnel and coaching.

The Los Angeles Angels are experiencing a pivotal moment in their 2025 season, currently sitting at .500 and just two games behind a wild card spot. However, they face significant challenges with manager Ron Washington remaining on medical leave, leaving bench coach Ray Montgomery as the interim manager. This transition comes as the Angels attempt to build on their recent success, having won 7 of their last 10 games.

In a high-scoring matchup against the Washington Nationals, the Angels showcased their hitting prowess with home runs from Jo Adell, Nolan Schanuel, and Taylor Ward, but ultimately fell short due to poor pitching and failure to capitalize on scoring opportunities. José Soriano struggled on the mound, giving up eight earned runs, further complicating the Angels' quest for postseason contention.

Ryan Noda's debut in the outfield for the Chicago White Sox was less than stellar, contributing to their 3-1 loss against the San Francisco Giants. Noda, who typically plays first base or designated hitter, misplayed a crucial fly ball, allowing two runs to score. The manager, Will Venable, had been optimistic about Noda's athleticism and versatility.

The New York Mets are currently just half a game away from first place in their division, despite significant challenges at the third base position throughout the season. Mark Vientos, Brett Baty, and Ronny Mauricio have all contributed at third base, although Vientos has been sidelined since June 2 with a hamstring injury. He has the most at-bats there with 151, followed by Baty with 109 and Mauricio with 39.

Vientos holds a .230/.298/.380 batting line with six home runs and 21 RBIs in 53 games, Baty trails with a .223/.271/.402 line, featuring eight homers and 27 RBIs over 59 games, while Mauricio has a .224/.274/.414 line in 17 games. Manager Carlos Mendoza mentioned the possibility of keeping all three players on the roster, particularly with Vientos returning soon. The team is considering utilizing Vientos at the designated hitter position when Jesse Winker returns from injury.

The Baltimore Orioles faced a setback in their game against the New York Yankees, losing 4-2, but the bigger concern was the injury to backup catcher Maverick Handley. He was involved in a significant collision with Jazz Chisholm Jr. at home plate, which left him slow to get up and resulted in his early removal from the game. Manager Tony Mansolino indicated that they are evaluating Handley thoroughly, with a possible concussion protocol pending. With All-Star catcher Adley Rutschman already on the injured list, this adds to the Orioles' challenges.

During the second inning, Handley was involved in a play where he attempted to catch a throw from the outfield as Chisholm came in to score. The collision was notable, as new MLB rules typically prevent such aggressive contact at the plate. Following Handley's exit, the Orioles filled the position with Gary Sánchez, a former Yankees player, further intertwining the narrative of the two franchises.