Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recap 'Cubs Convention 2026' celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Cubs World Series.  Joe touches on the some of the conversations he had and how the team coming back together was such a special event.  Tom notes the connection this team had with Cubs fans after ending the long drought in Chicago.  

Turning to contracts and deals being done, Tom points out the real eye-popping numbers in the Dodgers deal with Kyle Tucker.  Is there a shift to high value, shorter term deals?  Andruw Jones and Carlos Betran are the newest Hall of Fame members.  

Plus, Indiana wins the CFB Championship and Tom asks Joe about the aura of Head Coach Curt Cignetti. 

The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.  

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recap 'Cubs Convention 2026' celebrating the 10th anniversary of the 2016 Cubs World Series.&nbsp; Joe touches on the some of the conversations he had and how the team coming back together was such a special event.&nbsp; Tom notes the connection this team had with Cubs fans after ending the long drought in Chicago.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Turning to contracts and deals being done, Tom points out the real eye-popping numbers in the Dodgers deal with Kyle Tucker.&nbsp; Is there a shift to high value, shorter term deals?&nbsp; Andruw Jones and Carlos Betran are the newest Hall of Fame members.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Plus, Indiana wins the CFB Championship and Tom asks Joe about the aura of Head Coach Curt Cignetti.&nbsp;
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. &nbsp;
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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 Phil Jackson, part Yogi Berra, Maddon brings unique and entertaining takes on not just on dugout strategy but also life lessons and leadership - not to mention classic cars and rock and roll.

A five-time Emmy winner with Fox and MLB Network, Verducci has behind-the-scenes access to the players and managers throughout the postseason.

“The Book of Joe” is your home to learn - and laugh - about the real stories behind how postseason games are won and lost.

To purchase a copy or for more information on "The Book of Joe," please click below...
https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/ref=asc_df_1538751798/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=564627793350&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=8568231967918177387&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9031189&hvtargid=pla-1844067081352&psc=1

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 Phil Jackson, part Yogi Berra, Maddon brings unique and entertaining takes on not just on dugout strategy but also life lessons and leadership - not to mention classic cars and rock and roll.
A five-time Emmy winner with Fox and MLB Network, Verducci has behind-the-scenes access to the players and managers throughout the postseason.
“The Book of Joe” is your home to learn - and laugh - about the real stories behind how postseason games are won and lost.
To purchase a copy or for more information on "The Book of Joe," please click below... https://www.amazon.com/Book-Joe-Trying-Suck-Baseball/dp/1538751798/ref=asc_df_1538751798/?tag=hyprod-20&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=564627793350&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=8568231967918177387&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9031189&amp;hvtargid=pla-1844067081352&amp;psc=1

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci

The Book of Joe: Cubs Convention, High Value Deals, HOF, and Indiana wins!

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