History of Joe Maddon in Timeline
Joe Maddon is a former MLB manager, notably leading the Tampa Bay Rays, Chicago Cubs, and Los Angeles Angels. Known for his unconventional strategies and player-friendly approach, he guided the Cubs to their first World Series title in 108 years in 2016. Maddon's managerial career spanned multiple decades, marked by a blend of innovation, motivational skills, and a unique personality that resonated with players and fans alike.
1908: Cubs Last World Series
In 1908, the Chicago Cubs last won the World Series, a drought that Joe Maddon would eventually break.
1945: Cubs Last Pennant
In 1945, prior to Joe Maddon's arrival, the Cubs won their last pennant prior to 2016, marking the start of the longest pennant drought in MLB history which ended with Maddon at the helm.
February 8, 1954: Joe Maddon Born
On February 8, 1954, Joseph John Maddon was born. He is an American former professional baseball manager and coach.
1975: Signs with California Angels
In 1975, Joe Maddon began his professional baseball career by signing with the California Angels organization as a free agent.
1976: Plays for Quad Cities Angels
In 1976, Joe Maddon played for the Quad Cities Angels, hitting .294 in 50 games.
1977: Plays for Salinas Angels
In 1977, Joe Maddon played for the Salinas Angels.
1979: Transition to Coaching
In 1979, Joe Maddon retired from playing and transitioned to coaching within the Angels organization.
1981: Manages Idaho Falls Angels
In 1981, Joe Maddon managed the Idaho Falls Angels of the Rookie League.
1982: Manages Salem Angels
In 1982, Joe Maddon managed the Class A Salem Angels.
1983: Manages Salem Angels
In 1983, Joe Maddon managed the Class A Salem Angels.
1984: Manages Peoria Chiefs
In 1984, Joe Maddon managed the Class A Peoria Chiefs.
1985: Manages Midland Angels
In 1985, Joe Maddon managed the Class AA Midland Angels.
1986: Manages Midland Angels
In 1986, Joe Maddon managed the Class AA Midland Angels.
1987: Minor League Roving Instructor
In 1987, Joe Maddon became a Minor League roving instructor.
1993: Coaching Under Lachemann
From 1993, Joe Maddon served as a coach under Marcel Lachemann.
1993: Promoted to Big League Coach
In 1993, Joe Maddon was promoted to the big league club as a coach.
1994: Joins Angels MLB Coaching Staff
In 1994, Joe Maddon began his MLB coaching career with the Angels, serving under various managers.
1994: Coaching for the Angels
In 1994, Joe Maddon served as a major league coach for the Angels.
1996: Interim Manager for Angels
In 1996, Joe Maddon served as interim manager for the Angels.
1998: Interim Manager for Angels
In 1998, Joe Maddon served as interim manager for the Angels.
1999: Interim Manager and Hired Scioscia
In 1999, Joe Maddon was interim manager and the Angels hired Mike Scioscia.
2000: Bench Coach for Angels
From 2000, Joe Maddon served as Scioscia's bench coach.
2002: Wins World Series Ring
In 2002, Joe Maddon won a World Series ring as bench coach for the Angels.
2002: Father's Death
In 2002, Joe Maddon's father, Joseph Anthony Maddon, passed away.
2002: Angels Small Ball
In 2002, when Joe Maddon was an assistant coach, the Angels utilized a small ball strategy, similar to the approach seen in his 2021 management.
2003: Cubs Last Postseason Victory
In 2003, was the Cubs last postseason victory, until Joe Maddon led them to another in 2015.
2004: Candidate for Red Sox Manager Job
In 2004, Joe Maddon was considered for the Boston Red Sox manager job.
November 15, 2005: Hired as Rays Manager
On November 15, 2005, Joe Maddon was hired to manage the Tampa Bay Devil Rays.
2005: Leaves Angels
In 2005, Joe Maddon left the Angels organization after 31 years.
2006: Becomes Rays Manager
In 2006, Joe Maddon became the manager of the Tampa Bay Rays.
2008: Leads Rays to First Winning Season
In 2008, Joe Maddon led the Tampa Bay Rays to their first winning season and division title, also winning AL Manager of the Year and the Chuck Tanner Award.
2008: Second Marriage
In 2008, Joe Maddon married his second wife, marking a personal milestone in his life.
2008: Intentional Walk on Hamilton
In 2008, Joe Maddon ordered an intentional walk on Josh Hamilton, which would repeat again in 2022.
2008: Wins American League Pennant
In 2008, Maddon led the Tampa Bay Rays to win the American League pennant.
2008: Last Postseason Berth Until 2015
In 2008, The Cubs would not see the post season again until 2015.
May 17, 2009: Incorrect Lineup Card
On May 17, 2009, Joe Maddon, while managing the Tampa Bay Rays, accidentally submitted an incorrect lineup card, leading to an instance where the designated hitter spot was waived.
May 25, 2009: Contract Extension with Rays
On May 25, 2009, Joe Maddon and the Tampa Bay Rays agreed to a contract extension through 2012.
July 14, 2009: Manages American League All-Star Team
On July 14, 2009, Joe Maddon managed the American League All-Star team to a 4–3 victory, but faced controversy over player selections.
April 2010: Hoodie Controversy
In April 2010, Joe Maddon protested MLB's order restricting managers from wearing hoodies, leading to a reversal of the decision.
September 2, 2010: Honorary Doctorate from Lafayette College
On September 2, 2010, Joe Maddon received an Honorary Doctor of Letters from Lafayette College.
September 28, 2010: Rays Clinch Playoff Berth
On September 28, 2010, Joe Maddon's Tampa Bay Rays clinched their second playoff berth in team history.
2011: Second Consecutive Playoff Appearance
In 2011, Joe Maddon led the Rays to a second consecutive playoff appearance and was named AL Manager of the Year for the second time.
February 13, 2012: Three-Year Extension with Rays
On February 13, 2012, the Rays signed Joe Maddon to a three-year contract extension.
April 16, 2012: 500th Career Win
On April 16, 2012, Joe Maddon achieved his 500th career win as a manager in a game against the Red Sox.
2012: Contract Extended to 2012
In 2012, Joe Maddon's contract as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays was extended until the end of the 2012 season.
May 8, 2013: 600th Career Win
On May 8, 2013, Joe Maddon earned his 600th win as manager with a victory over the Toronto Blue Jays.
2013: Trout in Center Field
Since 2013, Mike Trout has been in center field up until Joe Maddon considered moving him out of that position in 2022.
May 25, 2014: 700th Career Win
On May 25, 2014, Joe Maddon achieved his 700th win as a manager with a victory over the Boston Red Sox.
October 14, 2014: Friedman Leaves Tampa Bay
On October 14, 2014, Rays' General Manager Andrew Friedman left Tampa Bay, activating an opt-out clause in Joe Maddon's contract.
November 2, 2014: Hired as Cubs Manager
On November 2, 2014, the Chicago Cubs announced the hiring of Joe Maddon as their manager, replacing Rick Renteria.
2014: Leaves Rays
In 2014, Joe Maddon ended his tenure as manager of the Tampa Bay Rays.
2014: Last Playoff Apperance
In 2014, the Chicago Cubs made their last playoff appearance before their losing season in 2019 under Joe Maddon.
April 29, 2015: MLB Clears Cubs of Tampering Charges
On April 29, 2015, MLB cleared the Chicago Cubs of any tampering charges related to the hiring of Joe Maddon.
May 14, 2015: 800th Managerial Win
On May 14, 2015, Joe Maddon logged his 800th managerial win in a 6–5 victory over the New York Mets.
2015: Arrieta wins Cy Young
In 2015, Jake Arrieta, who played under Joe Maddon for the Cubs, won the Cy Young award.
2015: Named National League Manager of the Year
In 2015, Joe Maddon was named the National League Manager of the Year.
October 22, 2016: Cubs Win NLCS
On October 22, 2016, Joe Maddon's Cubs defeated the Los Angeles Dodgers in Game 6 of the NLCS, securing their first pennant since 1945. This victory also made Maddon one of the few managers to win pennants in both leagues.
2016: Wins World Series with Cubs
In 2016, Joe Maddon led the Chicago Cubs to their first World Series title since 1908.
2016: Renteria Joins White Sox
In 2016, Rick Renteria, who Maddon replaced, signed on as the Chicago White Sox bench coach.
May 16, 2017: Maddon Wins 1000th Game
On May 16, 2017, Joe Maddon achieved his 1,000th managerial win with a 9-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, marking a significant milestone in his career.
2017: Gasparilla Party
In 2017, Joe Maddon and his neighbor Jill Kelley hosted a Gasparilla party for wounded veterans, showing his commitment to supporting veterans.
2017: Renteria Becomes White Sox Manager
In 2017, Rick Renteria became the manager of the Chicago White Sox.
2017: Key Player on Cubs Team
In 2017, Wade Davis was the closer on Joe Maddon's Cubs team.
2017: Division-Winning Record
In 2017, the Chicago Cubs, managed by Joe Maddon, finished with a division-winning record, which ultimately failed to secure a championship that year.
2018: Contract Discussion Delay
During the 2018 offseason, the Cubs chose not to extend Joe Maddon's contract and postponed discussions until after the next season. The club also let go of hitting coach Chili Davis and pitching coach Jim Hickey.
2018: Team Departures
In 2018, Joe Maddon's team saw key departures including Jake Arrieta, John Lackey, Wade Davis, Dave Martinez, Chris Bosio and John Mallee.
2018: Cubs Opt Not to Extend Contract
In 2018, following the Cubs' quick exit from the playoffs, the team opted not to extend Joe Maddon's contract.
October 16, 2019: Maddon Returns to Angels
On October 16, 2019, Joe Maddon was announced as the new manager for the Los Angeles Angels, returning to the team for the 2020 season on a three-year deal.
2019: Leaves Cubs
In 2019, Joe Maddon ended his time as manager of the Chicago Cubs.
2019: Cubs Miss Playoffs
In 2019, Joe Maddon's Cubs had a sub-500 record and missed the playoffs for the first time since 2014 after losing to the Cardinals and suffering a nine-game losing streak.
2020: Shortened Season
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 season was shortened to 60 games. Joe Maddon's Angels missed the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
2020: Maddon Manages Angels
In 2020, Joe Maddon began his managerial role with the Los Angeles Angels, marking his return to the team.
February 2021: Ohtani to Both Hit and Pitch
In February 2021, Joe Maddon announced that Shohei Ohtani would both hit and pitch for the Angels, following his recovery from Tommy John surgery.
April 4, 2021: Ohtani Bats for Himself
On April 4, 2021, under Joe Maddon's management, Shohei Ohtani batted for himself as a starting pitcher for the first time, marking a unique event in Angels history and the American League.
2021: Departure Disagreement
In 2021, Joe Maddon revealed that his departure from the Cubs was not mutual as he had wanted to continue as manager with a two-year extension.
2021: Trout's Injury
In 2021, Mike Trout had an injury that led Joe Maddon to consider moving him out of center field in 2022.
2021: Angels' Season
In the 2021 season, Joe Maddon led the Angels to a 77-85 record, with his managerial challenges succeeding 30% of the time. The team also utilized sacrifice bunts at a rate not seen since Maddon's 2014 Rays.
April 15, 2022: Intentional Walk with Bases Loaded
On April 15, 2022, Joe Maddon ordered an intentional walk with the bases loaded, making the score 4-2. The Angels won the game 9-6.
June 7, 2022: Maddon Fired by Angels
On June 7, 2022, Joe Maddon was fired by the Angels during a 12-game losing streak. Perry Minasian informed him at his Pasadena home.
2022: Considered Trout Position Change
In 2022, Joe Maddon considered moving Mike Trout out of center field for the first time since 2013 to prevent injuries, but ultimately decided against it after meeting with Trout.
2022: Departs from Angels
In 2022, Joe Maddon's tenure as manager of the Los Angeles Angels concluded.
