Joe Maddon's run as manager of the Chicago Cubs has come to an end, the club announced. The news came ahead of the Cubs' season finale against rival St. Louis Cardinals.
The news came ahead of the Cubs' season finale against rival St. Louis Cardinals. Maddon's five-year contract was set to end this season. He has managed the Cubs for five seasons beginning November 2014.Theo Epstein, president of baseball operations, told reporters on Sunday that the two split a bottle of wine and spent 30 to 40 minutes on Saturday night"celebrating an unbelievable five year run.
It's a good moment for everybody, and we're both excited about our futures."Read MoreEpstein called Maddon a lifelong friend and said he believes there will be a bidding war for the now-former manager's services. "We both agreed that it's time and that this type of change is a win-win," Epstein said.Maddon played a crucial role in ending Chicago's 108-year World Series title drought. The Cubs won the World Series title in 2016.
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