According to ESPN, Maddon will ink a three-year deal that is believed to be worth up to $15 million. He comes as a replacement for Brad Ausmus, who lasted one season with the Angels and posted 72-90 record.

Although there were several candidates that were considered for Angels’ managerial position, Maddon was always the favorite one due to his history with the franchise. He served as Angels’ coach between 1994 and 2005 while also being the team’s manager on an interim basis in 1996 and 1999. In these two stints, he led the team in 51 games combined and posted 27-24 record.

“We are thrilled that Joe is coming back home and bringing an exciting brand of baseball to our fans,” – said general manager Billy Eppler in a statement. “Every stop he has made throughout his managerial career, he has built a culture that is focused on winning while also allowing his players to thrive. We believe Joe will be a great asset for our club and look forward to him leading the team to another World Series championship.”

Joe Maddon left the Los Angeles Angels’ organization ahead of 2006 MLB season, when he took the managerial position with Tampa Bay Rays. Following 10 years with the Rays, during which he had six winning seasons and one World Series appearance, Maddon left Tampa Bay to become a manager of Chicago Cubs.

With Cubs, Maddon managed to make four consecutive postseason appearances and win a World Series in 2016. Despite not having a season below .516 in his five years with the franchise, Cubs decided to fire him following the end of 2019 MLB regular season.

“I could not be more excited to come back home and manage this great organization,” – said Maddon after returning to Angels. “I’d like to thank Arte Moreno, Billy Eppler, and John Carpino for giving me the opportunity to add another chapter to my Angels career. I was lucky enough to be a part of the first Angels team to win a World Series title, and I look forward to the opportunity to bring Angel fans their second championship.”

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Cubs confirmed on Sunday that the team parted ways with Maddon, putting to an end his five-season tenure with the franchise.

According to team president Theo Epstein, Cubs came to a point where they needed to make a change and Maddon felt the same way. 

“We both agreed that, this type of change, that it’s time and that this type of change is a win-win.” – said Epstein.

Maddon, who was above .500 in each of his five years in Chicago echoed Epstein’s words in a statement of his own.

“We’re both going to move on,” – said Maddon. “Hopefully, the Cubs are going to flourish. Hopefully, I get a chance to do this someplace else. But there’s no tears shed. It’s a good moment for everybody. And we’re both excited about our futures.”

Cubs entered the September with a good chance of winning National League Central or at least squeeze into National League Wildcard game. Neither happened, as they went on nine-games losing streak and were 11-16 in the past month, which ended up costing  Joe Maddon his job.

Maddon leaves Cubs with a regular season record of 471-340 and postseason record of 19-18. He is ranked on the fifth spot when it comes to managers with most wins in the franchise’s history.

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According to ESPN, Maddon will ink a three-year deal that is believed to be worth up to $15 million. He comes as a replacement for Brad Ausmus, who lasted one season with the Angels and posted 72-90 record.

Although there were several candidates that were considered for Angels’ managerial position, Maddon was always the favorite one due to his history with the franchise. He served as Angels’ coach between 1994 and 2005 while also being the team’s manager on an interim basis in 1996 and 1999. In these two stints, he led the team in 51 games combined and posted 27-24 record.

“We are thrilled that Joe is coming back home and bringing an exciting brand of baseball to our fans,” – said general manager Billy Eppler in a statement. “Every stop he has made throughout his managerial career, he has built a culture that is focused on winning while also allowing his players to thrive. We believe Joe will be a great asset for our club and look forward to him leading the team to another World Series championship.”

Joe Maddon left the Los Angeles Angels’ organization ahead of 2006 MLB season, when he took the managerial position with Tampa Bay Rays. Following 10 years with the Rays, during which he had six winning seasons and one World Series appearance, Maddon left Tampa Bay to become a manager of Chicago Cubs.

With Cubs, Maddon managed to make four consecutive postseason appearances and win a World Series in 2016. Despite not having a season below .516 in his five years with the franchise, Cubs decided to fire him following the end of 2019 MLB regular season.

“I could not be more excited to come back home and manage this great organization,” – said Maddon after returning to Angels. “I’d like to thank Arte Moreno, Billy Eppler, and John Carpino for giving me the opportunity to add another chapter to my Angels career. I was lucky enough to be a part of the first Angels team to win a World Series title, and I look forward to the opportunity to bring Angel fans their second championship.”

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Cubs confirmed on Sunday that the team parted ways with Maddon, putting to an end his five-season tenure with the franchise.

According to team president Theo Epstein, Cubs came to a point where they needed to make a change and Maddon felt the same way. 

“We both agreed that, this type of change, that it’s time and that this type of change is a win-win.” – said Epstein.

Maddon, who was above .500 in each of his five years in Chicago echoed Epstein’s words in a statement of his own.

“We’re both going to move on,” – said Maddon. “Hopefully, the Cubs are going to flourish. Hopefully, I get a chance to do this someplace else. But there’s no tears shed. It’s a good moment for everybody. And we’re both excited about our futures.”

Cubs entered the September with a good chance of winning National League Central or at least squeeze into National League Wildcard game. Neither happened, as they went on nine-games losing streak and were 11-16 in the past month, which ended up costing  Joe Maddon his job.

Maddon leaves Cubs with a regular season record of 471-340 and postseason record of 19-18. He is ranked on the fifth spot when it comes to managers with most wins in the franchise’s history.

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