CLEVELAND — Manager Mike Scioscia forcefully denied a report in the Athletic that he is expected to step down at the end of this season when his 10-year, $50-million contract with the Angels expires.

“Nothing has changed since we talked last October,” Scioscia said before Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Indians at Progressive Field. “There’s always chatter out there, but the only word I have for it is ‘poppycock.’ That’s all I’m gonna say about it.”

Scioscia was alluding to a meeting immediately after the 2017 season in which he and general manager Billy Eppler agreed to table any discussions about Scioscia’s contract or his future, keep the focus on the 2018 season and revisit his situation at the end of the season.

Asked if he still liked managing, Scioscia, who turns 60 in November and is in his 19th year with the Angels, said, “I love it.”

Has baseball’s longest-tenured manager decided if he wants to return in 2019?

“I have not made a decision,” Scioscia said.

Scioscia added that he has not had any formal discussions with Eppler, owner Arte Moreno or team president John Carpino about his future in recent weeks.