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How Angels' Joe Maddon Made MLB History (Again) Walking Corey Seager
Joe Maddon is no stranger to being in the history books. On Friday, April 15, he added his name again after intentionally walking Corey Seager with the bases loaded and the Angels trailing.
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Cubs Great Jon Lester's Retirement Means Chicago Owes Him a Beer
Jon Lester’s retirement this week marked another reminder of his impact on the Cubs and legacy in Chicago sports.
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Former Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Wanted Two More Years When Fired
Former Cubs manager Joe Maddon said he would have liked to continue as Cubs manager, contrary to the narrative his 2019 firing was a mutual decision.
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Cubs Decline 2021 Contract Option for Pitcher Jon Lester
The Chicago Cubs announced Friday they had declined their 2021 contract option for starting pitcher Jon Lester, allowing him to hit the free agent market. Lester posted a 3-3 record with a 5.16 ERA in 12 starts last season, the final year of a six-year pact he signed with the Cubs prior to the 2015 season. During his time with…
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Joe Maddon Set to Face Cubs for First Time Since Departure
It may not be a regular season game, but Monday’s game between the Los Angeles Angels and Chicago Cubs will still be a noteworthy one for manager Joe Maddon as he faces his former team for the first time. Maddon, who helped guide the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years by capturing the 2016 Fall Classic,…
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Epstein, Ross Express 2020 Season Optimism As Cubs Pitchers & Catchers Report to Spring Training
Pitchers and catchers reported to Cubs camp on Tuesday, so the fields at the team’s facility were packed and active. After a quiet off-season, many fans expressed pessimism about the 2020 team, but President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein and manager David Ross began Spring Training feeling the opposite emotion – optimism. “I feel a lot better about the organization,”…
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Reporting Day for Chicago Cubs Pitchers & Catchers
Tuesday was the official day for Chicago Cubs pitchers and catchers but they weren’t the only members of the team to show up. Jason Heyward, Anthony Rizzo, and David Bote were spotted throwing the ball around in the early hours at the Cubs Training Facility in Mesa, Arizona. Craig Kimbrel and Tyler Chatwood threw their bullpen session. The first...
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Wrigleyville Restaurant Named For Former Cubs Manager Joe Maddon Closes
Maddon’s Post, the Wrigleyville restaurant named for former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon, has closed, according to the restaurant’s Facebook page. “To our family, friends and Chicago, we’ve enjoyed our run and we are grateful to all who walked through our doors to celebrate good times,” a note on the restaurant’s Facebook page read. Maddon and Chef Tony Mantuano...
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Joe Maddon Takes Out Full-Page Ad to Thank Cubs Fans
Former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is now getting set for his first season at the helm of the Los Angeles Angels, but the skipper took out a full-page ad in Sunday’s Chicago Tribune to thank Cubs fans for their support during his five-year run in the Windy City. Maddon, who led the Cubs to the 2016 World Series championship…
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Cubs' David Ross Q&A: Nicknames, Nerves and Why He Came Back
The Chicago Cubs introduced a familiar face as its new team manager on Monday. Former catcher David Ross talked to NBC 5’s Mike Berman about his biggest challenges, his management philosophy and the fan name you’ll never catch someone calling him on the field.
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New Cubs Manager David Ross' Response to Question About Nerves Is All Of Us
New Chicago Cubs Manager David Ross talked with NBC 5’s Mike Berman on Monday about Ross’ expectations for the team and hopes for another World Series.
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Joe Maddon Shares New ‘Dream' as He Takes Over Angels
Joe Maddon was introduced as the manager of the Los Angeles Angels on Thursday afternoon, and during his introductory press conference he shared a new dream that he’ll be looking to achieve with his new club.
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Maddon Hopes to Play Cubs in World Series, Win
In his introduction as the new manager of the Angels, Joe Maddon said he hopes to play the team he made history with in the World Series – and beat them.
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Angels Hire Joe Maddon as Manager
The Los Angeles Angels have hired former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon as their new skipper, the team announced on Wednesday.
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The Chicago Cubs say they plan to interview former Philadelphia manager Gabe Kapler and Houston bench coach Joe Espada this week about their managerial opening.
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Cubs Fans Write Joe Maddon Thank You Notes at Wrigleyville Restaurant
Chicago Cubs fans are being given the chance to express their gratitude for former manager Joe Maddon’s time with the team thanks to a special mailbox at the ex-skipper’s Wrigleyville restaurant.
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Cubs Fans Write ‘Thank You' Notes to Maddon
Joe Maddon is not the Cubs manager anymore, but fans can send their thanks for his history-making time spent in the Windy City. NBC 5’s Sabrina Santucci has the story.
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Astros Bench Coach Joe Espada on Cubs' Radar in Managerial Search: Report
The Chicago Cubs are interviewing plenty of candidates with deep ties to their organization as they try to replace manager Joe Maddon, but a new name has reportedly joined the fray, and Cubs fans may not be familiar with him.
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Angels Set to Interview Joe Maddon, Reports Say
Once the Los Angeles Angels fired manager Brad Ausmus, it sure seemed as though former Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon would be the logical choice to replace him, and the team is reportedly moving in that direction.
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