Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington says he's recovering from quadruple bypass heart surgery. It's the first time he has publicly addressed the health issues that have sidelined him since late June.

Los Angeles Angels manager Ron Washington revealed Monday that he underwent quadruple heart bypass surgery shortly after going on medical leave eight weeks ago.

Washington managed the Rangers for eight years and led the club to its first two World Series trips. He resigned after the 2014 season as the team’s winningest manager with a 664–611 all-time record. The Angels hired him prior to last season.

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Saturday went quite well. In the Cubs’ 12-1 win against the Angels, he recorded his first multi-homer game as a Cub and the eighth of his career. “Squared up some balls pretty well today, and one yesterday,” said Tucker, who also hit a double in his 3-for-5 performance Saturday. “So I’m just trying to continue to move it on to tomorrow.”

The Chicago Cubs had to go through one of their own to finish off a much-needed series sweep over the weekend. After 11 seasons in Chicago, soft-tossing right-hander Kyle Hendricks signed a one-year contract with his hometown Los Angeles Angels last winter.

Hendricks' legacy in Chicago endures — defined by intellect, precision and a World Series run that transcended generations.