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Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 6
Angels’ Joe Maddon makes completely honest Mike Trout trade admission
The Los Angeles Angels are not having the best season, as they’re currently 14-23 and are in last place in the AL West. It’s uncertain if they’ll be able to get out of the hole anytime soon, which has led some to think that they should move on from Mike Trout.
Los Angeles Angels News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5
Joe Maddon reveals when Angels’ ‘fearlessness’ disappeared
It has been a while since the last time the Los Angeles Angels could be considered a serious World Series contender. It’s also been over a decade since they last made the MLB playoffs, and in the eyes of former Halos manager Joe Maddon, the team’s loss of its fearless aura has played a role in the decline.
Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / November 28
Cubs historical sleuthing: Joe Maddon edition 
Here is a more recent Cubs photo, sent to me by BCB reader Clark Addison. What do we know about this photo? It’s 2015, because the “14” patch honoring Ernie Banks was worn only in that season.
The 'Most 35-HR, 100-RBI seasons' quiz
How many of the 36 players to reach the 35-home run and 100-RBI milestones in the same season at least five different times can you name in five minutes?
San Francisco Giants News / A to Z Sports / November 13
Tony Vitello gave an unsurprising response to Joe Maddon's 'insulting' comments about Giants hiring a coach with no MLB experience
Former Tennessee Vols head coach Tony Vitello has only been the San Francisco Giants' manager for a couple of weeks, but he's already dealing with his first media distraction.
The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.
San Francisco Giants News / Yardbarker / November 12
Ex-MLB manager Joe Maddon criticizes Giants' 'insulting' Tony Vitello hiring
Joe Maddon is no fan of new San Francisco Giants manager Tony Vitello.
Tampa Bay Rays News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 7
Rays legend Joe Maddon stumps for a new ballpark in Tampa
The Tampa Bay Rays have had anything but an ideal home stadium situation for years. The situation reached a head last year when they were forced to play their home games at Steinbrenner Field in Tampa because Hurricane Milton had ripped the roof of Tropicana Field.
MLB News / Tampa Bay Rays on SI / November 1
Rays Legend Joe Maddon Offers Great Advice to Orioles New Manager Craig Albernaz
The Tampa Bay Rays are going to be doing battle with someone they are very familiar with in the 2026 season and beyond in the American League East. Taking over as manager of the Baltimore Orioles is Craig Albernaz.
Baltimore Orioles News / Baltimore Orioles on SI / October 30
Joe Maddon makes admission about new Orioles manager
This former MLB manager is already speaking highly of the Baltimore Orioles' new manager, Craig Albernaz. In an exclusive interview with Jake Rill of MLB.
The most annoying fan bases in sports
Ponder this question: When you say you hate a particular team, are you actually talking about the team itself, or its fans? The players are just doing their jobs on the field, and while there are some whose play engenders blind rage from opposing fans, the real bad blood is created by those cheering for them from the stands (or on social media).
The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season
The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.
New York Mets News / Athlon Sports / September 15, 2025
World Series Champion Says Mets Look Like a Team Expecting to Lose
Joe Maddon didn’t hold back on what he sees from the Mets. “They’re waiting to lose as opposed to going out there to win,” the former Cubs, Angels and Rays manager said on his weekly appearance on MLB Now.
New York Yankees News / Athlon Sports / September 9, 2025
Former MLB Skipper Explains How Pitchers Can Neutralize Yankees’ Basepath Signals
Joe Maddon has seen enough baseball to know when the game is shifting. The former World Series–winning manager said Tuesday on MLB Network that teams are now preparing for opponents relaying pitch tips from second base — and he singled out a simple solution.
Houston Astros News / Athlon Sports / September 3, 2025
World Series Manager Joe Maddon Rips Framber Valdez Over Catcher Cross-Up
Joe Maddon didn’t mince words when he critiqued Framber Valdez’s explanation after the Astros’ pitchers’ cross-up with his own catcher during a rough night in Houston Tuesday night. “Come on, do you think we just fell off the turnip truck yesterday.
MLB News / Athlon Sports / September 3, 2025
The Manager Who Invited Snakes to the Clubhouse Now Scolds MLB’s Showboating
Joe Maddon has never been shy about telling baseball what he thinks. This week on MLB Network, the former World Series–winning manager made it clear he’s had enough of the props, costumes and celebrations that have come to define MLB’s “let the kids play” era.
Which big-four sports teams have never won a championship?
Most NHL, NFL, NBA, and MLB teams have won a title, but not all of them. Some have gotten close, agonizingly close, but haven’t quite done it just yet.
Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 24, 2025
Cubs Legend Joe Maddon Reacts to Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani Decision
Two-way Japanese sensation and Los Angeles Dodger, Shohei Ohtani, is in the midst of his second season with the team after signing a record-breaking 10-year $700 million dollar contract in the 2024 offseason.
Philadelphia Phillies News / Athlon Sports / June 19, 2025
Joe Maddon Defends Phillies' Rob Thomson's Nick Castellanos Decision
Ahead of the second game against the Miami Marlins, the Philadelphia Phillies lineup came out with a surprise omission. Nick Castellanos, the team's right fielder for the past three years, wasn't in the lineup.
Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 18, 2025
Former manager of Shohei Ohtani gives NFL teams advice on handling Travis Hunter
During a recent chat with Conor Orr of Sports Illustrated, the former MLB manager explained why NFL teams should let Hunter follow in Ohtani's footsteps as a two-way athlete.
St. Louis Cardinals News / Yardbarker / May 8, 2023
Joe Maddon defends Willson Contreras as Cardinals remove him as starting catcher
The St. Louis Cardinals have removed Willson Contreras from the starting catcher role, making him the team's designated hitter for the foreseeable future.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / September 6, 2022
Joe Maddon: 'If (teams) only want middle managers, I'm not going to fit anymore'
Maddon discussed the possibility of returning to the dugout after being fired by the Angels this summer.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / August 20, 2022
Former manager Joe Maddon: Angels can't keep focusing on 'bright, shiny objects'
Maddon shared some thoughts on the organization two months after being fired.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / June 7, 2022
Angels fire Joe Maddon as manager amid 12-game losing streak
The team announced Phil Nevin will take over as the interim manager.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18, 2021
Angels' Mike Trout out six to eight weeks with calf strain
The Los Angeles Angels defeated the Cleveland Indians on Monday night but lost something more valuable than a game in the process.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / May 11, 2021
Angels manager Joe Maddon on releasing Albert Pujols: 'Divorce is difficult'
Pujols was in the final year of his 10-year, $240 million contract that he signed all the way back in 2012. The 41-year-old had been in clear decline over the last few years.
Los Angeles Angels News / Yardbarker / May 7, 2021
Angels manager Joe Maddon hopes Albert Pujols gets opportunity to play somewhere else
It's unclear where Pujols will play next. He spent the last 10 seasons with the Angels and the previous 11 with the St. Louis Cardinals.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 21, 2020
Joe Maddon heated after Shaun Anderson throws near Mike Trout's head three times
You don't want to mess with anyone on Joe Maddon's squad, especially superstar Mike Trout.
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