Theo Epstein is an American Major League Baseball executive currently serving as a senior advisor and part-owner of Fenway Sports Group, which owns the Boston Red Sox and Liverpool FC. Known for his innovative approaches to baseball management, he previously served as general manager for both the Red Sox and the Chicago Cubs, leading both teams to break long-standing World Series droughts. His tenures with these teams are celebrated for their strategic roster construction, emphasis on data analytics, and overall organizational improvements, cementing his reputation as one of baseball's most successful executives.
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On December 29, 1973, Theo Nathaniel Epstein was born. He later became a Major League Baseball executive.
In 1991, Theo Epstein graduated from Brookline High School, where he played baseball.
In 1995, Theo Epstein graduated from Yale University with a degree in American Studies, after interning for the Baltimore Orioles during his summers.
On November 15, 2001, Theo Epstein was hired by the Red Sox after Lucchino became president and CEO.
In 2002, Theo Epstein was appointed as the general manager (GM) of the Red Sox, replacing interim GM Mike Port.
In 2004, Theo Epstein is credited with trades that helped the Red Sox defeat the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series, ending their championship drought since 1918.
On October 31, 2005, Theo Epstein resigned from his position with the Red Sox for personal reasons, later leaving Fenway Park in a gorilla suit to avoid reporters.
In 2005, Theo Epstein co-founded "The Foundation to be Named Later" with his twin brother Paul.
In January 2006, Theo Epstein returned to the Red Sox as general manager and executive vice president.
In November 2007, Theo Epstein announced he had signed a new contract with the Red Sox.
In 2007, Theo Epstein married Marie Whitney.
In 2007, Theo Epstein won his second World Series with the Red Sox and was named the recipient of the "Carl Maddox Sport Management Award" by the United States Sports Academy.
In December 2008, Theo Epstein was named Baseball America Major League Executive of the Year.
In March 2009, the book Theo-logy: How a Boy Wonder Led the Red Sox to the Promised Land was published.
In September 2009, Theo Epstein was named Sporting News Executive of the Decade.
On October 12, 2011, Theo Epstein agreed to a five-year contract with the Chicago Cubs.
On October 19, 2011, it was reported that Theo Epstein's official title with the Cubs would be president and that Jed Hoyer would take the GM position.
On October 23, 2011, Theo Epstein took out a full-page ad in The Boston Globe to thank Red Sox fans and owners.
Before the 2015 "Hot Stove Cool Music" event, Theo Epstein mentioned that more than $6 million had been raised for disadvantaged youth and families.
In 2015, after a three-year rebuild under Theo Epstein's presidency, the Cubs clinched a playoff berth and advanced to the National League Championship Series.
On September 28, 2016, Theo Epstein signed an extension with the Chicago Cubs.
In November 2016, Theo Epstein was named the Sporting News Executive of the Year and won the Esurance MLB Award for Best Executive.
In 2016, Theo Epstein won the World Series with the Cubs as a front office executive.
In March 2017, Theo Epstein was announced as Yale's Class Day Speaker and was ranked #1 in Fortune Magazine's list of the "World's Greatest Leaders".
In April 2017, Time Magazine named Theo Epstein one of the world's 100 most influential people.
On November 20, 2020, Theo Epstein stepped down from his role with the Chicago Cubs, with Jed Hoyer taking over his position.
In January 2021, MLB hired Theo Epstein as a consultant for "on-field matters".
On February 2, 2024, Fenway Sports Group announced that Theo Epstein would return as a senior advisor and join its ownership group.
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