Joe Maddon is the biggest success story when it comes to the long history of men who have managed the Chicago Cubs.
The Cubs made it to the postseason in each of Maddon’s first four seasons, played in the National League Championship Series in three of the four and, of course, won the World Series in 2016, ending the franchise’s 108-year title drought.
Sometimes it works
Maddon is known for some off-the-wall decisions. How many times have we seen Anthony Rizzo or other sluggers atop the order in hopes of jump-starting the offense?