ANAHEIM -- Joe Maddon and Mike Scioscia are both Italian. Both grew up near Philadelphia. The two managers like the same TV shows -- think "Get Smart" and "The Andy Griffith Show." They both like a loose clubhouse. If Cubs fans think Maddon went a little over the top approving a visit this spring by black bear cubs and a mime, Scioscia invited some large feathered creatures into the Angels' clubhouse during their days together there.
Maddon's Cubs and Scioscia's Angels will play one more tuneup on Sunday, then square off for real Monday night in the regular-season opener.