The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci

213 episodes

The Book of Joe: Early Intensity of the Playoffs
2026-10-07 | 50 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are enjoying the early intensity of the playoffs. Joe explores the Rays success over the Yankees. Tom notes the quality of pitching and the adrenaline on the mound with players using the 'family of fastballs'. The White Sox have momentum that started with wins on the road. Tom explains how ABS has impacted the postseason so far. What has happened to the Yankees against the Rays? Joe explains how a manager has to trust his players and how that helps form his lineup.
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.
#fsr
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book of Joe: The best and worst matchups in the Wild Card and Playoffs!
2026-09-29 | 46 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci note the change in the weather for playoff baseball. Joe explains how a manager talks to his team about the differences on the field. Tom lays out the matchups between the Yankees and Red Sox. The White Sox and Astros is a matchup of polar opposite teams. How much concern is there for the Phillies against the Braves? Tom explains why the Cubs-Padres will be a matchup of the managers! Could we see a team that's never won the World Series go all the way this season?
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.
#fsr
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book of Joe: The Final Week of the Regular Season
2026-09-22 | 54 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are wrapping up the regular season and discuss what's the plan to get ready for the postseason. The Angels and Yankees have to plan for the schedules of Ohtani and Judge while making pitching decisions as well. Tom questions how much overall pitching changes in the playoffs. Plus, Tom honors the life of Fmr NFL exec Ernie Accorsi and his connection to baseball.
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.
#fsr
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book of Joe: The Play of PCA and ABS Strategy!
2026-09-15 | 56 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci begin with the improved play from the Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong. It's been a full year with the ABS system and Joe weighs in with his thoughts. How has the system changed the game from the dugout? Tom highlights Gerrit Cole and what he can do to turn things around on the mound. Plus, a big reason that Joe needs to get back to reading really big books!
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.
#fsr
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The Book of Joe: Judge Return, Brewers Fun, and the 100mph Club!
2026-09-08 | 52 mins.
Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci talk about Aaron Judge and Shohei Ohtani being the biggest stories in baseball right now. Ohtani will not prepare to pitch but the biggest concern is his hitting slump at the plate. Aaron Judge is cleared to return and Tom notes how well Judge performs in Yankee Stadium. Why are the Brewers such a fun team to watch? Tom explains why it may seem like every pitcher is throwing 100mph.
The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio.
#fsr
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

More Baseball podcasts

Trending Baseball podcasts

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

Podcast website

Baseball Sports