•Joe Maddon learned from the great Bill Walsh. “He sort of imagined he was standing behind a window on the sidelines to stay away from the emotion of the game,” the Cubs’ manager said. “I think that’s a great method of trying to just not be a fan during the game.” No such luck Monday. Nothing in front of Maddon but a railing.
•Joe Fonzi, KTVU sports anchor, goes way back with Maddon. When Maddon played for the Salinas Angels of the California League in the ‘70s, Fonzi worked for KSBW in Salinas.