Joe Maddon

Manager for Tampa Bay Rays

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Rays | Maddon surprised with Teixeira deal
Tue, 29 Jul 2008 21:04:46 -0700

Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon is surprised that the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim traded for 1B Mark Teixeira. "I am [surprised at the Angels making a big deal]," Maddon said. "They've never been one to part with youth. And so this is a bit of a radical departure from the past."

Rays | Team extends losing streak, drops out of first place Sunday
Sun, 13 Jul 2008 17:12:30 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Tampa Bay Rays lost their season-worst seventh consecutive game Sunday, July 13, and fell from first place in the AL East. "I hate what just happened this week, but we're sitting in a very good spot," said manager Joe Maddon.

Rays | Maddon expects to meet with umpiring crew
Mon, 30 Jun 2008 15:49:36 -0700

Marc Lancaster, of The Tampa Tribune, reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon said he expects to meet with the umpiring crew before the team's game against the Boston Red Sox Monday, June 30, because of the previous altercations between the two teams.

Rays | Hamstring could limit Percival
Wed, 25 Jun 2008 21:30:20 -0700

Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Tampa Bay Rays CL Troy Percival (hamstring) could be limited due to a recurring hamstring problem. It most likely will not result in a return trip to the disabled list, but manager Joe Maddon said it will be a day-to-day situation. When Percival is unable to go, Maddon will rotate the closing duties among the team's other relievers.

Rays | Maddon ejected from game Wednesday
Wed, 11 Jun 2008 15:46:11 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was ejected from the team's game Wednesday, June 11, for arguing balls and strikes. Maddon has been ejected eight times as the manger of the Rays, and four of those times, the Rays were playing the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Rays | Pena had meeting with manager
Fri, 9 May 2008 07:45:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Rays 1B Carlos Pena, who struck out eight times in nine at-bats before the game Thursday, May 8, had a closed-door meeting with manager Joe Maddon.

Rays | Maddon ejected in seventh inning Tuesday
Tue, 8 Apr 2008 21:25:06 -0700

According to the Yahoo! Sports box score, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon was ejected in the seventh inning Tuesday, April 8, by third base umpire Hunter Wendelstedt for arguing a call at third base.

Rays | Fast fact: Team loaded with youth
Mon, 31 Mar 2008 22:24:03 -0700

According to The Associated Press, Tampa Bay Rays manager Joe Maddon's 25-man roster included 16 players in their first Opening Day with Tampa Bay, including six who weren't in the lineup for the 2007 opener.

Rays | Kazmir Update
Wed, 26 Mar 2008 09:43:47 -0700

Updating previous reports, Rays.MLB.com's Bill Chastain reports Tampa Bay Rays SP Scott Kazmir (elbow) threw long toss Tuesday, March 25, and will take the day off Wednesday. Manager Joe Maddon said they will try to move him to 120 feet by the end of the week and on the mound next week.

Rays | Bogar named as quality assurance coach
Fri, 11 Jan 2008 01:55:23 -0800

The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports former major leaguer Tim Bogar was hired as an additional "quality assurance" coach for the Tampa Bay Rays. He will compile advance scouting information, work pregame with players on bunting and baserunning and spend the games in the stands analyzing the team's play. Bogar is charged with keeping the Rays "ahead of our own mistakes," manager Joe Maddon said.

Devil Rays | Maddon's contract options exercised
Sat, 8 Sep 2007 20:10:49 -0700

Confirming previous reports, the Tampa Bay Devil Rays have exercised the 2008 and 2009 contract options on manager Joe Maddon, according to USAToday.com.

Devil Rays | Maddon to get extension
Sat, 8 Sep 2007 08:32:05 -0700

Bill Chastain, of MLB.com, reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are expected to pick up the two-year option on manager Joe Maddon's contract, which will keep him in Tampa until 2009.

Devil Rays | Maddon ejected
Sun, 17 Jun 2007 22:21:33 -0700

The Tampa Tribune's Marc Lancaster reports home-plate umpire Ted Barrett tossed Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon in the bottom of the seventh inning June 17 against the Colorado Rockies. Maddon disputed what he and RP Jay Witasick believed should have been a checked swing for strike three on a full count to Rockies 1B Todd Helton. Instead, third-base umpire Angel Hernandez said Helton didn't go around.

Devil Rays | Changes could be coming to the rotation
Fri, 1 Jun 2007 11:20:30 -0700

Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon has discussed making changes to the starting rotation, however, nothing has been decided yet. "We've given three months of the season to really try and evaluate the situation," Maddon said. "And again, we are having conversations about possibly doing something else, and again it is in the conversational stage, and we'll see. But it's difficult. We've had some difficult things in the different starting spots and we're trying to work through all of this, trying to make the right decisions."

Devil Rays | Virus still affecting team
Sun, 22 Apr 2007 06:43:28 -0700

The Tampa Bay Devil Rays are hopeful a virus with flulike symptoms which has affected much of the roster over the past couple weeks is winding down, according to the Associated Press. Manager Joe Maddon said "everyone is pretty much okay," although he admitted after the game he thought he might be coming down with the illness.

Devil Rays | New lineup used Tuesday
Wed, 21 Mar 2007 09:37:11 -0700

Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon used OF Carl Crawford in the leadoff spot, followed by IF Ben Zobrist, OF Rocco Baldelli and IF Ty Wigginton in a new batting order Tuesday, March 20. "I just kind of like the way this feels," Maddon said. "But, primarily, it's based on what I've seen the last part of last season and the first part of this camp. And now we're just trying to get the offense going with a little different philosophy. You're going to see this for a while. I want to see it all the way through and see where it takes us. I'd like to see [this lineup] go through Opening Day." Maddon had been planning to use Baldelli and Crawford together in the lineup but said by splitting them up, it allows Crawford more options as the leadoff hitter.

Devil Rays | Navarro's season could be over
Thu, 28 Sep 2006 18:01:45 -0700

Bill Chastain, of DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays C Dioner Navarro (personal) might not return to the team before the season ends. Navarro's 1-year-old son has been undergoing a series of medical tests this week and is scheduled for more tests Friday, Sept. 29. "I'll be surprised if he comes back," said manager Joe Maddon.

Devil Rays | Navarro out until at least Thursday
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:23:45 -0700

The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays C Dioner Navarro did not accompany the team to Boston for the Sept. 26 game against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Joe Maddon said Navarro must attend to a personal, family matter. He is expected to rejoin the team in Cleveland for the Indians series, which begins Sept. 28.

Devil Rays | Manager, pitching coach ejected
Tue, 26 Sep 2006 00:13:47 -0700

The Tampa Tribune's Carter Gaddis reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays pitching coach Mike Butcher and manager Joe Maddon, upset about first-inning calls by home-plate umpire Alfonso Marquez, engaged in heated arguments with Marquez and crew chief Larry Young and were ejected from the Sept. 25 game against the New York Yankees.

Devil Rays | Crawford gets Wednesday off but isn't happy
Thu, 7 Sep 2006 00:58:57 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times' Marc Topkin reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Carl Crawford was given the Sept. 6 game against the Minnesota Twins off after battling through a 4-for-37 slump at the plate, but Crawford wasn't too happy to sit. "He's been struggling a little bit at the plate, and I just want him take a step back," Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "We have enough guys with the callups and everything, that I thought it was the perfect opportunity to give him that extra day, and he always seems to respond well."

Devil Rays | Seo returns to mound Tuesday
Tue, 5 Sep 2006 00:32:20 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Jae Weong Seo (groin), out since Aug. 20 with a left groin strain, returns to the mound Sept. 5. Manager Joe Maddon said Seo should be good for 80-100 pitches. "It hasn't been that long, and he looked really good when he threw 50 pitches in a simulated game Saturday," Maddon said. "He should be fine."

Devil Rays | Cantu getting down time
Tue, 22 Aug 2006 01:00:29 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon is giving 2B Jorge Cantu a few days off to clear his head. "I just want him to turn his brain off a little bit and just try to get back into that reactionary part of your abilities," Maddon said. "He's just thinking way too much right now."

Devil Rays | Wigginton return still up in air
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:49:16 -0700

The Tampa Tribune reports the return of Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3B Ty Wigginton (fractured hand) is still up in the air. "He says one thing and the doctors say something else," Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said.

Devil Rays | Crawford moved to third
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:46:36 -0700

The Tampa Tribune's Eduardo A. Encina reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Carl Crawford was moved from leadoff to third in the lineup for the foreseeable future, as manager Joe Maddon wants to shake up the batting order.

Devil Rays | Baldelli likely to bat second
Sun, 13 Aug 2006 22:41:20 -0700

The Tampa Tribune's Eduardo A. Encina reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Rocco Baldelli will bat second in the lineup for the foreseeable future, as manager Joe Maddon wants to shake up the batting order.

Devil Rays | Maddon to take cautious approach with Baldelli
Sat, 12 Aug 2006 10:38:33 -0700

Bill Chastain, of DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon says he will take a conservative approach to playing CF Rocco Baldelli (hamstring). Baldelli, who missed five games with a sore hamstring, will likely play Saturday, Aug. 12, and miss Sunday, Aug. 13.

Devil Rays | Zobrist earns praise from manager
Wed, 9 Aug 2006 15:10:14 -0700

Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SS Ben Zobrist was complimented on his defense by manager Joe Maddon when Maddon said: "I believe when a ball is hit to this man, the batter is out…I like boring, boring defense." Maddon also stated that consistency – boring defense – can be a big factor in a team becoming a winner.

Devil Rays | Gomes out of lineup
Sun, 6 Aug 2006 23:19:07 -0700

According to The Tampa Tribune, Tampa Bay Devil Rays DH Jonny Gomes was not in the lineup for the second time in three days Aug. 6 against the Boston Red Sox. Manager Joe Maddon said he wanted to get OF Greg Norton into the lineup, and OF Russell Branyan was due to start in right field.

Devil Rays | Team won't rush Baldelli return
Wed, 31 May 2006 01:08:35 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Rocco Baldelli (hamstring) has looked good in going 8-for-23 in the first seven games of his rehab assignment at Triple-A Durham. Manager Joe Maddon said the Rays are unlikely to expedite his return, scheduled for around June 10-12, because of the uncertainty of a hamstring strain.

Devil Rays | Maddon to miss two games
Wed, 17 May 2006 08:33:14 -0700

Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon is going to miss the team's games Friday, May 19, and Saturday, May 20, to attend his girlfriend's graduation from law school. Bench coach Bill Evers will manage while Maddon is gone.

Devil Rays | Lugo making strong progress
Wed, 3 May 2006 23:58:36 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays SS Julio Lugo (abdomen), who has been out since Opening Day with an abdominal strain, said he felt so good playing in an extended spring training game Wednesday, May 3, that he could rejoin the Rays before the team's May 4 game. Manager Joe Maddon said he'd prefer Lugo play one more day in extended spring, then be activated on May 5.

Devil Rays | Kazmir lifted with apparent arm injury
Thu, 20 Apr 2006 18:13:49 -0700

Tampa Bay Devil Rays SP Scott Kazmir (arm) was removed from the team's game Thursday, April 20, because of an apparent arm injury. He had pitched 5 2-3 innings and had already topped 100 pitches when he was removed. Manager Joe Maddon lifted him after a several minute delay as Kazmir tried to convince his manager that he could stay in the game.

Devil Rays | Huff gets MRI and X-Rays on knee
Tue, 11 Apr 2006 20:56:26 -0700

Updating an earlier item, the Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays 3B Aubrey Huff (knee) received an MRI exam and had X-rays taken on his left knee after he strained it Tuesday, April 11. Additional details were expected to be provided Wednesday, April 12. "He didn't feel anything pop," said Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon. "It just freaked him out more than anything."

Devil Rays | Upton not ready defensively for bigs just yet
Sun, 9 Apr 2006 15:26:40 -0700

The Baltimore Sun's Dan Connolly reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays didn't bring up highly touted SS B.J. Upton from the minors recently despite having several injuries on the big-league club at the shortstop position because they still want him to further develop defensively. "When we sent [Upton] down, we sent him down for a specific reason," said Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon. "That goal has not been accomplished yet, so I don't think it's wise to do that right now, personally."

Devil Rays | Paul to get regular playing time
Sat, 8 Apr 2006 15:08:45 -0700

Bill Chastain, of TampaBay.DevilRays.MLB.com, reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays C Josh Paul was in the starting lineup Saturday, April 8. "The plan was to at least get him in there two times a week," Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said.

Devil Rays | Baldelli may not be ready to come off DL
Fri, 7 Apr 2006 00:27:53 -0700

The St. Petersburg Times reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Rocco Baldelli (hamstring), who is on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring, is technically eligible to play Saturday, April 8, but the team could not say when Baldelli will be really ready to play. "I don't think it's going to be really long but I don't like artificial time-tables," Devil Rays MAN Joe Maddon said.

Devil Rays | Baldelli May Be Ready
Thu, 19 Jan 2006 00:48:29 -0800

The Associated Press reports Tampa Bay Devil Rays OF Rocco Baldelli (elbow) might be ready in time for Opening Day after recovering from ligament-replacement surgery in his right elbow. "Rocco is on a pretty good pace right now," Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon said. "We don't know exactly if he's going to be ready for Opening Day, but if he's not, it's going to be close to that."

Devil Rays | More on Maddon
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:08:52 -0800

Updating previous items, Sports Network reports new Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon spent the past 28 years in the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim organization. He was on the Angels' major league staff for the past 12 seasons, most recently serving as bench coach. In three different stints as Angels' interim manager, he accumulated a 33-26 managerial record. The 51-year-old Maddon also served as a minor league manager for three seasons.

Devil Rays | Maddon Gets Three-Year Deal
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 19:05:41 -0800

Updating previous items, Sports Network reports new Tampa Bay Devil Rays manager Joe Maddon has reportedly signed a three-year deal. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Devil Rays | Maddon is New Manager
Tue, 15 Nov 2005 18:55:42 -0800

Updating previous items, the Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays named Joe Maddon manager Tuesday, Nov. 15. Maddon previously served as bench coach for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.

Devil Rays | Maddon to be Named Manager
Sun, 13 Nov 2005 14:28:43 -0800

Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays are expected to introduce Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon as the new manager of the team Tuesday, Nov 15.

Devil Rays | Team Set to Interview Maddon
Sun, 6 Nov 2005 18:43:57 -0800

Updating previous items, the Associated Press' Ronald Blum reports the Tampa Bay Devil Rays plan to interview Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon, one of three finalists, for their vacant managerial job during the annual weeklong GM meetings in Indian Wells, Calif., which begin Monday, Nov. 7.

Angels | Maddon is Indeed a Candidate for Devil Rays Job
Thu, 13 Oct 2005 19:57:38 -0700

Updating previous items, Mark Saxon, of The Orange County Register, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon is in fact a candidate for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' vacant managerial position. Angels general manager Bill Stoneman was notified by MLB that Tampa Bay will request an interview with Maddon, although Stoneman doesn't plan on taking any action until the Angels' season has ended.

Angels | Maddon Says He Is Not A Tampa Bay Candidate
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 23:06:02 -0700

Updating a previous item, The Chicago Tribune reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon, who has been rumored as a managerial candidate for the last three seasons, said he hadn't been contacted by Tampa Bay. "It has to come through general manager Bill Stoneman for something like this," Maddon said. "I believe in going through the proper channels. Nothing has been thrown my way, and when Bill knows, he'll tell me. It's pure conjecture. I don't put a lot of faith in that kind of stuff."

Devil Rays | Maddon a Candidate
Tue, 11 Oct 2005 20:26:38 -0700

Marc Topkin, of the St. Petersburg Times, reports Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon is a candidate for the Tampa Bay Devil Rays' vacant managerial position.

Angels | Maddon Extended
Tue, 9 Nov 2004 18:23:28 -0800

The Seattle Post-Intelligencer reports the Anaheim Angels agreed to terms with bench coach Joe Maddon on a two-year contract extension Tuesday, Nov. 9. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Diamondbacks | Maddon Interviewed
Tue, 19 Oct 2004 20:31:59 -0700

Steve Gilbert, of Diamondbacks.MLB.com, reports the Arizona Diamondbacks have interviewed Joe Maddon about the team's vacant managerial position.

Mariners | Maddon a Candidate?
Thu, 14 Oct 2004 16:40:58 -0700

John Hickey, of the Seattle Post-Intelligencer, reports Anaheim Angels bench coach Joe Maddon is believed to be a managerial candidate for the Seattle Mariners vacant managerial job. The Mariners haven't publicly identified any of their managerial candidates yet, however.

Angels | Maddon Might Manage In 2005
Fri, 10 Sep 2004 01:41:59 -0700

The Los Angeles Times reports Anaheim Angels bench coach Joe Maddon is being mentioned as a candidate in several cities to manage during the 2005 season, depending on which teams have managerial openings.

Red Sox | Maddon Interviews
Sun, 9 Nov 2003 00:00:51 -0800

The Boston Herald's Michael Silverman reports Boston Red Sox general manager Theo Epstein expects to interview Anaheim bench coach Joe Maddon sometime this week in Arizona during the general manager meetings, making Maddon the third candidate in the mix to replace Grady Little as manager.

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