Trending Now - Molly Jolly Named New President of the Angels
WHO:
Molly Jolly: New president of the Los Angeles Angels, first woman to hold the position in franchise history.
John Carpino: Retiring president of the Los Angeles Angels, served since November 2009.
Arte Moreno: Owner of the Los Angeles Angels.
Perry Minasian: General manager of the Angels.
Rob Manfred: MLB Commissioner.
Eric Kay: Former media relations employee, received a 22-year prison sentence related to the overdose death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs.
Mike Trout: Angels player who testified in the civil trial regarding Tyler Skaggs' death.
WHAT:
Molly Jolly will start her role as president on April 6, 2026.
Jolly is entering her 26th year with the Angels organization.
Carpino has been with the organization for over 22 years.
Carpino's tenure as president lasted 16 years, the longest in franchise history.
The Angels reached the postseason in 2004, 2005, and three consecutive years from 2007 to 2009.
The Angels last made the postseason in 2014.
Angel Stadium underwent over $70 million in renovations during Carpino's leadership.
The Angels hosted the 2010 All-Star Game and part of the 2006 World Baseball Classic.
The Angels had 3 million in attendance for 10 consecutive years during Carpino's presidency.
The Angels settled a wrongful death lawsuit brought on by Tyler Skaggs' family.
WHERE:
Los Angeles Angels: Major League Baseball team.
Angel Stadium: Home stadium of the Angels, located in Anaheim, California.
College of Holy Cross: Jolly's undergraduate institution.
UCLA: Jolly's MBA institution.
Orange County: Location where Jolly serves on several committees and boards.
WHEN:
Carpino's retirement was announced on March 6, 2026.
Jolly's new role begins on April 6, 2026.
Carpino has been president since November 2009.
The Angels last made the postseason in 2014.
The wrongful death lawsuit regarding Tyler Skaggs' family was settled after 32 days of testimony.
WHY:
Carpino is retiring after a long tenure, and the organization is looking for a fresh start with Jolly as president.
Jolly's promotion is seen as a historic hire and a step towards improving the organization.
HOW:
Jolly will oversee day-to-day operations, including strategic direction, marketing, communications, administration, facility management, revenue, and overall business strategy.
Carpino's leadership included a focus on fan experience and value, leading to significant renovations at Angel Stadium.
In a historic move for the Los Angeles Angels, Molly Jolly has been named the new president, making her the first woman to hold the position in the franchise's history, with her official start date set for April 6, 2026. John Carpino, who announced his retirement today after serving as president for 16 years, has been a key figure in the organization since November 2009, overseeing significant renovations at Angel Stadium and a focus on enhancing the fan experience. The Angels recently settled a wrongful death lawsuit related to the overdose death of former pitcher Tyler Skaggs, a case that included testimony from star player Mike Trout.