ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Joe Maddon won't be returning to the Tampa Bay Rays. The Rays announced Friday that Maddon has exercised an opt-out in his contract, which was due to expire after next season.

While all eyes are on Soldier Field this Sunday, downtown will host another huge event: A reunion of the 2016 Chicago Cubs.

CHICAGO (WLS) -- By 2014, another forward-thinking baseball man knew that Joe Maddon was the right manager to guide the talented but terribly young team that he'd assemble. But actually finding Maddon ...

If former MLB manager Joe Maddon were at the helm of the Yankees, the floundering Anthony Volpe would be heading back down to Triple-A. “I think there’s got to be some consideration, or thought, or ...

WASHINGTON -- Though he's known for his effervescent demeanor,Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon is more than willing to curb his enthusiasm if it means a television cameo. Maddon, Chicago's second-year ...

NATIONAL HARBOR, Md. -- He didn't address "the bunt." But Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon continued a postseason defense of his World Series decision-making while saying he doesn't mind the critique. ...

ST. LOUIS -- Chicago Cubs manager Joe Maddon wasn't happy with plate umpire D.J. Reyburn's strike zone in his team's 6-5 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Wednesday. He let Reyburn know his thoughts ...