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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.

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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.

New York Yankees News / Sporting News / August 12

Joe Maddon shares grim reality check on how Yankees should handle Brian Cashman's failing roster decision

Joe Maddon shared an almost patronizing way for the New York Yankees to handle struggling closer Devin Williams.

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.

New York Yankees News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The '2024 MLB multi-home run game leaders' quiz

How many of the 66 Major League Baseball players to hit multiple home runs in multiple games during the 2024 season can you name in seven minutes?

The '2025 American League All-Stars' quiz

The '2022 MLB home run leaders' quiz

The 'MLB active home run leaders' quiz

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Athlon Sports / June 24

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

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.

MLB News / Chicago Cubs on SI / May 9

Cubs Division Rival Pirates Were First Team To Fire Their Manager in 2025

The Chicago Cubs are no stranger to managerial changes. After 2014, they moved on from Rick Renteria following the season and hired Joe Maddon, the right decision since the legendary skipper played a huge role in helping this team break their longstanding World Series drought.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 26

Ex-manager sends ‘winners and losers’ warning to league

In a revealing interview with Jayson Jenks of The Athletic, legendary MLB manager Joe Maddon voiced concerns about Major League Baseball’s growing reliance on analytics.

Colorado Buffaloes News / Yardbarker / April 18

Former Ohtani manager gives NFL teams advice on handling Hunter

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.

Browns GM compares Travis Hunter to Shohei Ohtani

Joe Flacco reacts to Browns likely drafting Colorado's Travis Hunter

Giants GM Joe Schoen makes massive Travis Hunter admission

2025 NFL Draft prospects and their league comps

The 'Heisman Trophy winners since 2000' quiz

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / April 12

Former Angels Manager Wants to Make Surprise Return to MLB

Former Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon revealed what it might require for him to rejoin an MLB clubhouse. The World Series champion has been absent from the sport of baseball since departing the Halos in 2022.

MLB News / DRaysBay / April 10

Tampa Baseball Museum to host Joe Maddon book signing on April 21

Joe Maddon will be joined by Rick Vaughn. Joe Maddon & Rick Vaughn are supporting the Tampa Baseball Museum with a book signing on Monday April 21st between 6 to 8 PM at the museum.

Cincinnati Reds News / Cincinnati Reds on SI / September 23

Look: World Series Champion Manager Joe Maddon Weighs in on Reds' Decision to Fire David Bell

The Reds fired manager David Bell on Sunday night. Bell was in his sixth season with the team. Longtime MLB manager and World Series Champion Joe Maddon weighed in on Cincinnati's decision during an appearance on MLB Network.

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / September 19

Angels Notes: Walkoff Win, DFA'd Pitcher Finds New Home, Joe Maddon's Hot Take

The Angels beat the Chicago White Sox, 4-3 in 13 innings on Wednesday. Starter Jack Kochanowicz allowed one run in seven innings and Jordyn Adams' RBI single ended it.

Atlanta Braves News / Atlanta Braves on SI / August 12, 2024

Joe Maddon has Advice for Brian Snitker to Navigate Atlanta Braves Tailspin

The Atlanta Braves are in a tailspin. They’ve lost seven of their last eight and are barely hanging near the playoff line. Manager Brian Snitker needs

Los Angeles Angels News / Los Angeles Angels on SI / May 16, 2024

Former Angels Manager Wants to Get Back Into Managing, Under One Condition

Former Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon wants another crack at being a big league manager. Maddon appeared on MLB Network Radio on Sirius/XM and said he is ready to manage again, under one condition. Maddon says he wants to be with a team that will allow his "sensibilities and methods." Maddon last managed the Angels from 2020-22.

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The '2,000-rushing yard NFL seasons' quiz

The 'NFL sack leaders since 2021' quiz

The 'College football color teams' quiz

The 'NFL QB season rushing leaders' quiz

Tampa Bay Rays News / Fastball on SI / May 5, 2024

My Two Cents: Congrats to Tampa Bay's Kevin Cash, Who Passes Joe Maddon as All-Time Wins Leader

ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Tampa Bay Rays have been very fortunate when it comes to having managers with staying power. They've only had two in the past 19 years — and that just doesn't happen in baseball anymore.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 3, 2024

Former World Series Manager Weighs In on the Ohtani-Muzihara Controversy

The Shohei Ohtani-Ippei Mizuhara controversy is in full throttle. Ohtani and his longtime interpreter are under the limelight after Mizuhara’s gambling activity led to his firing by the Los Angeles Dodgers a few weeks ago.