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JOE MADDON

Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jun 8, 2022
Angels fire Joe Maddon amid record losing streak
Speaking to the media after his firing, Maddon said he was surprised because he felt his players were with him '100%.'
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Mar 23, 2022
Angels skipper Joe Maddon thrilled by reports of new 'Ohtani Rule'
The rule is similar to the new one adopted for Ohtani at last year's All-Star Game, when the two-way star was allowed to stay in the game and bat after he finished pitching.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Oct 4, 2021
Shohei Ohtani ends historic season in style with 46th home run
Ohtani was by far the most interesting player in baseball this season.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2021
Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout voice feelings about another difficult season
The Angels' two biggest stars spoke out about a frustrating 2021 season and the desire to see the team get better.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Sep 30, 2021
Angels' Shohei Ohtani will not pitch again this season
'He finished with two really strong outings and there's nothing to really gain right now,' Angels manager Joe Maddon said.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2021
Unleashed Shohei Ohtani redefines what's possible in baseball
After struggling through injuries and a frustrating 2020 season, the Angels star is finally showing off his true potential on the mound and in the batter's box.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 6, 2021
Angels manager says Shohei Ohtani will pitch and hit in All-Star Game
Joe Maddon said he and Tampa Bay Rays manager Kevin Cash, who is piloting the AL All-Star team, have already spoken about a plan for Ohtani for the July 13 game at Denver's Coors Field.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 3, 2021
Shohei Ohtani questionable for next start on mound after being hit by pitch
The Japanese two-way star was visibly in pain, but remained in the game and promptly stole second and third to record his first career game with multiple stolen bases.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Jul 15, 2020
Manager Joe Maddon confirms Shohei Ohtani will be part of Angels' rotation
Los Angeles Angels manager Joe Maddon said that Shohei Ohtani will pitch once per week in what is expected to be a six-man rotation.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
May 12, 2018
Cubs hurler Yu Darvish set to start on Tuesday after stint on 10-day disabled list
Yu Darvish will return to the Chicago Cubs rotation on Tuesday after being placed on the 10-day disabled list with flu-like symptoms, manager Joe Maddon said Friday.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Apr 10, 2018
Baseball hardly recognizable in new era of analytics-driven strategy
"You can't tell the players without a scorecard!" is the exhilarating cry of the program vendor one usually hears when first entering a big league ballpark.
Japan Times
BASEBALL / MLB
Apr 8, 2018
Darvish fans nine as Cubs beat Brewers
Chicago right-hander Yu Darvish struck out nine in six innings on Saturday, but missed the chance for his first win of the year as the Cubs beat the Milwaukee Brewers 5-2.
SPORTS / MAN ABOUT SPORTS
Dec 2, 2014
Hot Stove League heating up as temperatures drop
The Polar Vortex reappeared recently and once more cut a wide swath across the U.S.

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