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The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & 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 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.

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The Book of Joe: The 2025 MLB Season is Underway! Mar 20, 2025

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open the 2025 MLB Season with the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo. LA wins both games, but what can be taken from the series? Tom discusses seeing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in action. Joe reveals his approach to opening and planning for a season. How hard is it to shape your roster and tell someone that their MLB dream is over?

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The Book of Joe: The most dangerous time of the year Mar 12, 2025

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the danger of pitching injuries in Spring Training. The first big news coming with Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole needing TJ surgery. What other pitching stories have we seen this Spring? Tom shares an idea fom Max Scherzer to try and have pitchers go more often and pitch longer. Why is Barry Bonds talking about Shohei Ohtani? Tom honors a couple baseball legends and looks at the impact they're still having on the game. Plus, we react to Dave Roberts signing his record-setting extension with the Dodgers.

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The Book of Joe: Balancing Your Bats! Mar 04, 2025

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the decline of middle-class players in the league and the challenges they face as the sport evolves. How has training in the Spring changed for athletes? We're surprised Anthony Rizzo still isn't on a team, but what does that say about how rosters are being built? Joe stresses the importance of a balanced lineup of youth and experience. Tom reflects on 'baseball-lifers' and the impact they had on the sport that can still be seen today!

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The Book of Joe: Spring Moves and Bearded Yankees! Feb 27, 2025

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Opening Day being around the corner and teams still looking for controlled velocity despite the impact on injuries. Which teams are the favorites to land former Cy Young pitcher Sandy Alcantara? We reflect on the team policies of George Steinbrenner and how things are changing with the Yankees updated rules on facial hair. Plus, Tom remembers the career of knuckleballer Eddie Fisher, who passed away this week.

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The Book of Joe: Time for Spring Training! Feb 20, 2025

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Spring Training getting underway and how teams set the right tone. We'll be watching Mike Trout moving to right field, Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, and Rafael Devers with the Red Sox. Tom explores the potential trade prospects for Vlad Guerrero while touching on the heartbreak felt by Aaron Judge after the Yankees' World Series loss. When it comes to financial strategy, are you behind the Yankees or the Mets right now?

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The Book of Joe: The Art of Teaching and Coaching Feb 11, 2025

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After watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the impact of coaching and teaching. Tom highlights the path of head coach Nick Sirianni and Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio. Joe explains when he thinks the game turned and when he thought the Eagles were going to win. Turning our attention back to baseball, Tom looks at the timeline for Shohei Ohtani and when we could see him back on the pitching mound.

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The Book of Joe: Who are the 'Chiefs' of Baseball? Feb 05, 2025

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss how the Chiefs have had so much success with Patrick Mahomes. Could a team like the Dodgers have similar success year after year? Tom compares the winning in the NFL against how a team has to win in baseball. In other news, MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired after an investigation revealed his connections to gambling. Joe gives his thoughts on betting being so parallel to sports. Plus, Tom wants Joe's opinion on the lack of reading in today's schools and society.

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The Book of Joe: Dinner with Grimace, Rule Changes, and Raiders surprise? Jan 29, 2025

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the 100th Baseball Writer's Dinner and the history of the event. The evening highlighted the achievements of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge amongst others. Tom gave out the final award and explains how he ended up sharing the stage with Grimace! We explore a few rule changes going into effect for next season before highlighting some Winter baseball news. Plus, what does Joe think about Pete Carroll coming back to the NFL as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders?

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The Book of Joe: New Hall of Famers, PEDs, and Dodgers riches Jan 23, 2025

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the three new Hall of Famers. Ichiro wasn't unanimous, but does it matter who didn't vote for him? Tom questions the future of PED users in the HOF and if a hard stance ever changes. We look at the candidates for next season and how voting could play out. Also, the Dodgers add two pitchers and have an embarrassment of riches in the clubhouse! Is it 'good' for baseball? Joe explains how teams have to approach beating the Dodgers' super team.

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The Book of Joe: Ichiro Unanimous? Multi-sport athletes, and Casey Stengel Wisdom Jan 15, 2025

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In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the career of Ichiro Suzuki and how his career of hitting singles will put him in the Hall of Fame! Former MLB'er Bubba Thompson is going back to college to play football at South Alabama which takes us to multi-sport athletes and Joe working with Bo Jackson. Joe explains how tough it is to predict a players success, even when they have incredible talent. Plus, Tom remembers the life and career of Felix Mantilla.

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