The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci
The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci
Borrowing the podcast title from their forthcoming book, three-time Manager of the Year Joe Maddon and three-time Sportswriter of the Year Tom Verducci provide exclusive insight, commentary and discussion on the MLB postseason, from the stars to the strategy. As manager of the 2016 Cubs team that broke a 108-year championship drought, Maddon knows what it takes to navigate October pressure. Part …Social links:
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The Book of Joe: Dynasty on the Brink?
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the surprise of a 3-0 series lead for the Brewers over the Dodgers. Tom reveals the one way the Brewers match up so well against the Dodgers. Brewers manager Pat Murphy shared some interesting analytics that really surprised Tom. Joe explains some hitting stra…
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The Book of Joe: Early Intensity of the Playoffs
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are enjoying the early intensity of the playoffs. Joe explores the Rays success over the Yankees. Tom notes the quality of pitching and the adrenaline on the mound with players using the 'family of fastballs'. The White Sox have momentum that started with wins on the r…
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The Book of Joe: The best and worst matchups in the Wild Card and Playoffs!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci note the change in the weather for playoff baseball. Joe explains how a manager talks to his team about the differences on the field. Tom lays out the matchups between the Yankees and Red Sox. The White Sox and Astros is a matchup of polar opposite teams. How much co…
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The Book of Joe: The Final Week of the Regular Season
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are wrapping up the regular season and discuss what's the plan to get ready for the postseason. The Angels and Yankees have to plan for the schedules of Ohtani and Judge while making pitching decisions as well. Tom questions how much overall pitching changes in the pla…
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The Book of Joe: The Play of PCA and ABS Strategy!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with the improved play from the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's been a full year with the ABS system and Joe weighs in with his thoughts. How has the system changed the game from the dugout? Tom highlights Gerrit Cole and what he can do to turn things around on …
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The Book of Joe: Judge Return, Brewers Fun, and the 100mph Club!
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci talk about Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani being the biggest stories in baseball right now. Ohtani will not prepare to pitch but the biggest concern is his hitting slump at the plate. Aaron Judge is cleared to return and Tom notes how well Judge performs in Yankee Stadiu…
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The Book of Joe: Feeling September Momentum
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome September and the feel of playoff weather! How are teams approaching their run to the playoffs? Joe stresses worrying more about your own team than your opponent. Tom looks at how the Dodgers can prepare for an attempt at a 3rd straight championship. Is there a…
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The Book of Joe: World Series Favorite and All-Time Cubs Team
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run. What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaki…
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The Book of Joe: 'Spinning Some Yarns' of August Baseball
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are making their way through the dog days of August! The NL MVP has come down to a two-man race. Joe gives his thoughts on how Dave Roberts can help the struggling Kyle Tucker. Tom wants to know why so many shortstops are having issues this season. We take a closer lo…
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The Book of Joe: Which teams in August are 'Baseball Bored'?
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the current standings and the surprising number of wins that it could take to push into the postseason. What does Joe think is 'wrong' with the Dodgers at the moment? Tom looks back at the career of Tim Anderson, who announced his retirement after 10 seasons. …
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