Joe Maddon managed the Tampa Bay Rays from 2006 through 2014, winning the 2008 American League pennant. After opting out of his contract following the 2014 season, he joined the Cubs, led them to the 2015 National League Championship Series and was named the 2015 National League Manager of the Year. In 2016, Maddon managed the Cubs to their first World Series title since 1908, which they won against the Cleveland Indians in seven games.

This Rawlings official 2015 MLB Postseason baseball was signed in blue ballpoint pen by Maddon and includes a Schwartz Sports hologram and COA.