Mike Scioscia will step down as manager of the Los Angeles Angels at the end of the season.

Scioscia was hired by the Angels as manager before the 2000 season.

Scioscia’s 19-year run in Anaheim is the longest since Bobby Cox managed 21 straight years with the Braves and the sixth longest in major league history.

Scioscia is completing a 10-year, $50 million contract. Scioscia's departure is his own decision and not a result of pressure from the club.

Three potential successors to Scioscia already work for the Angels — former Detroit Tigers manager Brad Ausmus and former major-league third baseman Eric Chávez, both of whom are special assistants to Eppler; and former major-league catcher Josh Paul, who is in his first season as Scioscia’s bench coach. 

The Angels could also look outside the organization.