Joe Maddon

Latest Stories

Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon (70) prior to a baseball game between the St. Louis Cardinals and the Chicago Cubs Monday, May 23, 2016, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Michael Thomas) **FILE**

Mike Rizzo, Joe Maddon to see their rivalry among old friends renewed

By Thom Loverro - The Washington Times

Chicago Cubs relief pitcher Pedro Strop (46) reacts after getting St. Louis Cardinals' Stephen Piscotty (55) to ground into a fielders choice to end the game during the ninth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2015, in Chicago. The Cubs won 5-4. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs’ Maddon makes good on ‘day at the beach’ promise

Associated Press

St. Louis Cardinals catcher Yadier Molina (4) holds his glove up after tagging out Chicago Cubs' Anthony Rizzo (44), at home plate during the eighth inning of a baseball game Sunday, Sept. 20, 2015 in Chicago. St. Louis won 4-3. (AP Photo/Paul Beaty)

Cubs run into late outs, lose to Cardinals 4-3

By MATT CARLSON - Associated Press

Chicago Cubs shortstop Starlin Castro, right and manager Joe Maddon (70) left, celebrate their win against the Pittsburgh Pirates in a baseball game, Tuesday, April 28, 2015 in Chicago. The Cubs won 6-2. (AP Photo/David Banks)

Cubs cleared of tampering with Rays’ Maddon

Associated Press

FILE - In this Sept. 3, 2014, file photo, Oakland Athletics pitcher Jon Lester throws against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning of a baseball game in Oakland, Calif. A person familiar with the negotiations says pitcher Lester has agreed to a $155 million, six-year contract with the Chicago Cubs. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Tuesday, Dec. 9, because the agreement had not been announced. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, File)

Lester, Cubs agree to $155M, 6-year contract

By Ronald Blum - Associated Press

FILE - In this Oct. 6, 2013, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon smiles during a news conference before Game 3 of baseball's American League division series against the Boston Red Sox in St. Petersburg, Fla. The Chicago Cubs have fired manager Rick Renteria after one season to pursue former Tampa Bay manager Joe Maddon. Team President Theo Epstein said Friday, Oct. 31, 2014, that Renteria deserved to come back next season as the Cubs continue their rebuilding effort. But Maddon opted out of his contract with the Rays and Epstein says that changed things for the Cubs.(AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Chicago Cubs hire Maddon as manager, fire Renteria

By Andrew Seligman and Jay Cohen - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels' Josh Hamilton follows the flight of his home run off Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jeremy Hellickson during the third inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 1, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Angels hold off Rays 5-3

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria advances after hitting a single off a pitch by Boston Red Sox's Jon Lester in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Sunday, June 1, 2014, in Boston. The Red Sox won 4-0. (AP Photo/Steven Senne)

Punchless Rays fall 4-0 to Red Sox

By MATTHEW CARROLL - Associated Press

Boston Red Sox's Grady Sizemore, right, scores as Tampa Bay Rays' Jose Molina, left, applies a late tag on a bunt by Red Sox's Jonathan Herrera in the fourth inning of a baseball game in Boston, Saturday, May 31, 2014. (AP Photo/Michael Dwyer)

Rays struggle at plate in 5th straight loss

By KEN POWTAK - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays right fielder Wil Myers (9) and center fielder Desmond Jennings (8) collide while trying to make the play on a game-winning RBI triple by Boston Red Sox's A.J. Pierzynski during the 10th inning of a baseball game at Fenway Park in Boston, Friday, May 30, 2014. Boston won 3-2. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Rays lose to Red Sox 3-2 in 10 innings

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Evan Longoria walks off the field as members of the Toronto Blue Jays celebrate their walk-off win over the Rays in a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. The Blue Jays defeated the Rays 3-2 and have extended their winning streak to nine games. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)

Archer solid for in Rays’ 3-2 loss to Blue Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Toronto Blue Jays' Jose Bautista celebrates in the dugout after scoring on an Edwin Encarnacion two-run single against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Wednesday, May 28, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Darren Calabrese)

Blue Jays win 9th straight, beat Rays 3-2

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

CORRECTS TO HUTCHISON FROM HUTCHINSON - Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Drew Hutchison works against the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, May 26, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Encarnacion homers; Jays’ win streak reaches 7

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Erik Bedard looks on as Toronto Blue Jays Steve Tolleson, right, rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run during fourth inning of a baseball game in Toronto on Monday, May 26, 2014. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)

Rays’ 4-game win streak ends in 10-5 loss to Jays

By IAN HARRISON - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays' Matt Joyce, left, congratulates Evan Longoria, right, after his solo home run off Boston Red Sox starter Brandon Workman during the fourth inning of a baseball game Sunday, May 25, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Red Sox lose 10th straight, brawl with Tampa Bay

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starter Chris Archer reacts to striking out Boston Red Sox batter A.J. Pierzynski during the sixth inning of a baseball game Friday, May 23, 2014 in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Steve Nesius)

Figueroa’s 2B in 9th leads Rays past Red Sox 1-0

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Some funk: Rays throw 1-hitter, lose to A’s

By MARK DIDTLER - Associated Press

Rays manager Joe Maddon reworks struggling lineup

Associated Press

Tampa Bay Rays starting pitcher Jake Odorizzi delivers to the Oakland Athletics during the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, May 20, 2014, in St. Petersburg, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)

Punchless Rays fall to Athletics 3-0

By DICK SCANLON - Associated Press

Los Angeles Angels starting pitcher C.J. Wilson throws to the Tampa Bay Rays during the first inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., Saturday, May 17, 2014. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)

Rays shut out by Angels’ Wilson, 6-0

By JOE RESNICK - Associated Press