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: Changes in the dugout
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with the Red Sox parting ways with Alex Cora. Tom explains what led to the decision and the moves that played a big part. What are Cora's options moving forward with a couple other teams possibly looking for change? Tom notes a growing trend in the league t…
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The Book of Joe: Fixing slow starts and Remembering a friend
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with a look at the turnaround of the Rays and their stadium improvements. Tom points out the slow starts from the biggest spending teams, while the lowest payrolls are doing well! Hitting has been off and Joe explains the adjustments that need to be made. …
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The Book of Joe: Mets slow start and Flipping the Spread!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the slow start of the Mets and wonder if there are bigger issues at play. Joe points out how time together can help smooth out a lot of issues. Twins manager Derek Shelton talked about what he learned from a year being in the media that he now uses in the…
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The Book of Joe: Dark Side of the Moon, Urgency in April, and the Dark Horse!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci know it's early in the season, but how many 'good' teams have ever had terrible starts? The Red Sox stumbled out of the gate, but can they turn it around? Tom notes the incident with Wilson Contreras and the Brewers and what happens next. Tropicana Field is open o…
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The Book of Joe: ABS overload, Yankees Streaking, and Ohtani on the mound!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive into the use of the ABS system, which has already had a tremendous impact. How does Joe think the use of the system changes as the game moves forward? Tom reveals where the most success comes from with challenges. How does this affect catchers and their inf…
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The Book of Joe: 2026 Opening Day and World Series picks!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Opening Day and the need for teams to get off to a good start! What is the biggest thing a team will see in the first few weeks of the season? Joe reveals the team he thinks can most challenge the Dodgers in the NL. Tom talks about the players who will b…
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The Book of Joe: Venezuela's historic WBC victory!
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Venezuela's win over USA in the World Baseball Classic. Joe points out the passion from Venezuela and the huge role baseball plays in their country and culture. Tom asks about USA's hitting and what happened through the tournament. We offer kudos for the …
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The Book of Joe: The WBC delivers and the Dodgers biggest foil?
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci have been impressed with the games from the World Baseball Classic! Tom explains how he's been very impressed with the DR lineup and the one breakout star from the Classic. The Phillies extend Jesus Luzardo and Joe explains why he thinks it was perfect timing. T…
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The Book of Joe: Ready for the World Baseball Classic?
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci the difference between Spring Training and the World Baseball Classic. What makes it so popular and great for baseball? Tom notes the growing popularity of the event as it starts its 6th year. Konnor Griffin has been impressive in Spring Training. Tom gives so…
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The Book of Joe: Angels goals, Top hits survey, and another rule change?
Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open with Arte Moreno saying winning isn't in the top 5 of the needs of the Angels. Joe explains what he believes the owner meant in the statement for the fans of the LA Angels. Hall of Famer Bill Mazeroski passed away and Tom asks where Maz's home run in the 1960 …
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