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 ...
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? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Book of Joe: The most dangerous time of the year
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. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Book of Joe: Balancing Your Bats!
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! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Book of Joe: Spring Moves and Bearded Yankees!
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. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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The Book of Joe: Time for Spring Training!
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? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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.
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