The Book of Joe: Mattingly to Phils and Roster Possibilities

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci reflect on their holidays and start with a note from the NFL and the Raiders. Joe talks about coaches/managers being let go after 1 season and how it reflects on those decision-makers.  Tom asks about the growing staffs on teams and how that affects chemistry and p…

The Book of Joe: Koufax Bday, Raleigh Award, Velocity ceiling, and Bregman Market

Host Tom Verducci welcomes the coming New Year by celebrating the 90th birthday of Sandy Koufax!   Tom looks back and the accomplishments of Koufax and how his career started and how he ended as a Hall of Famer, 4x World Series Champion, and 3x Cy Young Award winner. Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh wi…

The Book of Joe: The Relief Pitching Market and the Carnivore Diet!

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the recent trade of Willson Contreras to the Boston Red Sox, exploring his potential impact and the dynamics of the Red Sox roster. It's a competitive landscape in the AL East,what are the strengths and weaknesses of the teams? Luke Weaver signs with the Me…

The Book of Joe: NL East moves and Available Impact Players

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are watching free agency moves and focus on the NL East.  Tom notes the Phillies signing Adolis Garcia and how the team is looking for a turaround.  What does this mean for the future of Nick Castellanos?  Tom moves onto the Braves' depth strategy and the Mets' shi…

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 …

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…

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 …

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. …

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…

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…