The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

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The Book of Joe: All-Star Recap and Second Half Storylines!
2026-07-15 | 48 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recap the 96th All-Star Game in Philadelphia. Joe talks about the pregame festivities while Tom focuses on the power of the pitching. Tom explains why he thinks this is the best All-Star game in all of sports. Joe describes what a manager can learn from being surrounded by the best players in the game. Looking ahead to the 2nd half of the season, what's to come for the Dodgers? Tom reveals when he expects to see the trade market heat up and which teams will be very active.
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The Book of Joe: The Amazing Stories of MLB
2026-07-08 | 46 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive into the stories of baseball this season including another milestone for Shohei Ohtani. Tom looks at the surprising feat of Royals outfielder Tyler Tolbert. Kyle Schwarber tells Tom how he struggles with 'catcher's brain' versus his 'hitter's brain'. 31 year old Matt Seelinger makes his MLB debut with the Mets, but it didn't go as planned. Plus, the little known story of Nick Testa and his MLB connection to 9/11.
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The Book of Joe: Mets Struggle, Manager Decisions, and Guerrero Problems
2026-06-30 | 46 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the struggles of the Mets this season and problems with the team that may not be apparent. Joe wants to know why league stats are so mediocre while new methods of teaching with analytics are supposed to be so much better. Tom points out the shocking turnover with managers in MLB. Tom asks Joe about the current state of the Angels and what elements of success have been missing for a long time. Plus, what can the Blue Jays do to help fix the issues of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.?
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The Book of Joe: Cleveland Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana
2026-06-23 | 44 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome Guardians 2B Travis Bazzana to discuss All-Star voting and his amazing rookie season. Tom puts this season into perspective with how Travis' numbers stack up historically. Travis recalls playing cricket and baseball simultaneously while growing up. Tom wonders why Travis' numbers have improved since coming up from the minors. Travis talks about the Guardians' success and his approach to hitting in the majors.
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The Book of Joe: Trading Trout, Honesty Checks, and Fast Games!
2026-06-17 | 54 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the possibility of the Angels trading Mike Trout and what kind of deal it would take. Joe explains the Angels approach to making moves like this and what was learned from how they handled Shohei Ohtani. Which teams know it's time to start making deals? Tom gives one team he believes is ready! Plus, after seeing a game last just 112 minutes..how do fans feel about really fast MLB games?
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About 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. 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

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