Tampa Bay still loves them some Joe Maddon.
The Chicago Cubs manager made his first trip back to Tropicana Field as a visiting skipper Tuesday night, and the Tampa Bay Rays made sure to recognize Maddon for his work with their franchise. At the end of the first inning, the Rays played a video tribute for the 63-year-old that was followed by a lengthy standing ovation from the home crowd. Maddon came out of the Cubs' dugout to wave to the crowd and doff his cap in appreciation.
Maddon posted a 754-705 record over his nine seasons managing the Rays franchise from 2006 - when they were still known as the Devil Rays - through 2014. He led Tampa Bay to four playoff appearances over that span, including its lone World Series appearance in 2008, and was twice named AL Manager of the Year.