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: Schwarber signing highlights MLB Winter Meetings
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the MLB Winter Meetings with Tom joining us from Orlando. Kyle Schwarber re-signs with the Phillies and Joe explains how both sides fit each other so well. How did the Schwarber deal help shape the future of Pete Alonso in Baltimore? Edwin Diaz heads to …
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The Book of Joe: Free Agency and Hall of Fame Votes
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore players available in free agency and some of the early signings we've seen. Tom notes reliever Devin Williams leaving the Yankees to sign with the Mets. The MLB Hall of Fame's 2026 Contemporary Baseball Era ballot features 8 players. Which three would Jo…
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The Book of Joe: The Stategy of Building a Team
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci update their weekend of College Football describing their gameday experiences as Joe attended the Lehigh/Lafayette game and Tom saw Nebraska/Penn State. Back to baseball, Tom notes the moves by the Rockies by retaining Warren Schaeffer while hiring Paul DePodesta …
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The Book of Joe: Offseason moves getting underway!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the Nationals naming 33 year old Blake Butera as their new manager! Joe reflects on his days as an early manager and the process of getting started. We dive into the differences between Aaron Judge and Cal Raleigh and how Judge ultimately won the AL MVP. …
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The Book of Joe: Gambling, Awards Week, and Kyle Hendricks retires!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the gambling issues that have found their way into Major League Baseball. Leagues try to keep gambling away from the teams and players while bringing it closer to the sport as a sponsor and advertiser. Tom notes how fans are not only upset about their tea…
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The Book of Joe: Dodgers Repeat as World Champions!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recap the Dodgers Game 7 win over the Blue Jays. Joe notes how 'off-script' the last few games went and how both teams adjusted and delivered an entertaining series. Tom explores the biggest play of the series and believes a huge mistake was made. Tom and Joe high…
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The Book of Joe: We've got ourselves a World Series!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci talk about the Blue Jays putting up a fight against the Dodgers. How much was Toronto underestimated going into this matchup? Tom explains what has happened in these games that has the series tied at 2! Tom notes the unbelievable play of Shohei Ohtani in this ser…
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The Book of Joe: The 2025 World Series!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin their coverage of the 2025 World Series! The Dodgers are heavily favored, but how can the Blue Jays win 4 games against LA? How will both teams handle their pitching rosters in this matchup? Tom notes Shohei Ohtani making history coming into his first Worl…
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The Book of Joe: LCS Series and Quality Pitching!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are picking their favorite parts of the LCS series we're watching. The Dodgers have become the team that everyone was expecting all season. Tom explains what the Brewers need to change and the tough task they're facing. Joe looks back at his playoff experience …
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The Book of Joe: LDS Series and the Science of pitching!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with the Dodgers' 2-0 lead over the Phillies. This hasn't been about what Philly isn't doing, we're just seeing the Dodgers play up to their potential. The Cubs could be in trouble as the Brewers are rolling. Onto the AL, the Blue Jays' bats have come aliv…
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