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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

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39:42

Book of Joe: Yankees Anthony Rizzo on leadership, the...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/12/20

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Yankees 1B Anthony Rizzo to the show. Anthony talks about where his leadership comes from and his early days in the game. Joe and Anthony look at the magic of the Cubs 2016 season and how momentum started in 2015. Now heading into 2023, we discuss the Yankees and Anthony resigning with New York and the unique way he kept in touch with Aaron Judge. Now that the shift is gone in baseball, how does

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32:03

Book of Joe: Bench Coaches, The Art of Catching, Free...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/12/13

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing bench coaches and what they can bring to a team. Joe looks back to his days of being a bench coach then moving onto what he needed from the coaches he added to his teams. Tom asks how Willson Contreras will fit with the Cardinals before eyeing the rest of the free agent market. When it comes to catchers, find out why Joe tried to eliminate 'going with your gut' during a game and never feared

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37:46

Book of Joe: Winter Meetings, Mets sign Verlander,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/12/06

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing the Winter Meetings getting underway in San Diego. We learn what Dusty Baker did after winning the World Series and the motivation behind him. Joe relives his journey of starting in baseball to winning a championship. Turning to the Winter Meetings, find out what happens throughout the day and how teams target players they're interested in. The Mets sign Justin Verlander and will have to deal

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40:41

Book of Joe: MLB Outfielder Jason Heyward on...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/29

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming MLB Outfielder Jason Heyward to the show. Not only was Jason one of the best 'glue guys' in the clubhouse and locker room, but we find out that Jason's accomplishments put him in rare company. Jason talks about learning how to play the game the right way at 7 years old and growing up as a Yankees and Braves fan in the 90's, he saw a lot of winning. Jason reveals some of his mentors over the years

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52:05

Book of Joe: Legendary Musician Max Weinberg on glue...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/22

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming legendary musician Max Weinberg to the show. We've been talking about 'Glue Guys' and how important they are in keeping a team together. Max explores the importance of having chemistry in a band or team and the hurdles it can bring. Max was inducted into the NJ Hall of Fame and discusses some of the special moments of his ceremony. As in sports, being on stage is all about being nimble and

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39:55

Book of Joe: AL MVP, Ohtani props, Experienced...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/17

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discussing meeting fans while on the road doing book signings. While the AL MVP will likely be awarded to Aaron Judge, Tom doesn't want the greatness of Shohei Ohtani to be even slightly overlooked. As Ohtani's former manager, Joe looks at what next for the phenom and his upcoming free agency. We move to the impact more experienced managers are having on baseball and how they turn knowledge of the game into

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36:07

Book of Joe: Astros win the World Series, Dusty Baker...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/06

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Astros closing out a World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Houston being one of the best teams all season. Yordan Alvarez was really impressive all season and the pitching came through in all aspects. With the amount of strikeouts the Astros pitching got, it didn't leave many balls in play for a defense that was still spectacular. Joe thinks this win will push teams, especially in the AL West, to try and create a

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39:58

Book of Joe: Astros take 3-2 series lead, Verlander...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/04

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Justin Verlander getting his first World Series win. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Astros winning Game 5 and taking a 3-2 series lead. Joe says Verlander was 'dripping' in experience while working through a few tough spots. Getting the win could be the new complete game in baseball because pitchers just aren't taught to go 9 innings anymore. We explore what happened through Game 5 and where the Phillies really missed out on

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30:36

Book of Joe: Astros No-Hitter, Catcher importance,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/03

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with a historic no-hitter in Game 4 of the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the turnaround from one game to the next. It's all about the pitching and Cristian Javier's fastball was untouchable. Tom explains the physics of a fastball 'defying' gravity at the plate. As a former catcher, Joe looks at Christian Vazquez behind the Astros plate and how he handled the no-hitter. Looking ahead to Game 5, what will Justin

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30:28

Book of Joe: Home run fireworks in Game 3, McCullers...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/11/02

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with 5 home runs in Game 3 of the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Astros P Lance McCullers not being sharp but being left in the game. Joe didn't like seeing Jose Urquidy for 3 innings, using good pitching in bad games. Was McCullers tipping his pitches? Tom explains what was really going on. We're also seeing pitching schedules being thrown off and Houston has starters that haven't seen game in some time. Joe recalls

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34:31

Book of Joe: World Series in Philly, Syndergaard...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/31

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the World Series headed to Philadelphia. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the environment for the game and both hope things don't get out of control. Over the last few years, the Astros are used to hearing it from crowds on the road so Joe doesn't think it will affect them much. Find out how teams communicate during the game and how it could affect some key moments. Onto Game 3, which is often the swing game in the series. Joe

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34:55

Book of Joe: Phillies win Game 1, Managing moves,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/29

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the amazing start to the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Phillies giving up 5 runs and then rebounding on Justin Verlander. Tom notes the managing job being done by Rob Thomson and how he's taken such an aggressive approach through the playoffs. Find out which tendencies Thomson has gone against and still had his moves pay off. Joe gives us insight around Nick Castellanos and explains his 'levels' of players. We

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33:23

Book of Joe: World Series Matchup, Kyle Schwarber...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/25

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Phillies and Astros in the World Series. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the mentality of both teams and how different they are. Joe likes the Philly 'vibe' right now and Tom thinks they're a club that's playing with very little pressure after making the postseason. Bryce Harper's home run was a historic moment for him and Tom walks us through how it happened. Joe explains why manager needs to 'play' through the game before it

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33:18

Book of Joe: Postseason pitching, Astros dominating,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/21

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the power of postseason pitching. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss batters hitting just .211 at the plate. The Astros right handed pitching staff controlled the Yankees lineup and the breaking ball has been the star. Joe doesn't want to hear any revisionist history talk about the Astros roof being open or not, both teams are playing on the same field and this series is far from over. We explore how players are disciplined in the

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32:43

Book of Joe: Difficulty in Repeating, NLCS Exciting,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/18

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with how difficult it is to repeat a championship season. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss the Dodgers exit and the need for some strategy changes moving forward. Tom is excited to see the NLCS while Joe loves the managing matchup between the Phillies Rob Thomson and the Padres Bob Brenly. There's one play that Tom wants to ask Joe about and how it's still happening at the Major League level. We wrap up with Joe's thoughts on

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29:08

Book of Joe: Padres win, Darvish velocity change, Ray...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/13

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the Padres 5-3 win over the Dodgers. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon were both impressed with the managing job of Bob Melvin. The ability of Yu Darvish to change velocity is amazing and Joe thinks the gameplan included not throwing the same pitch twice during an at-bat. Over to the Astros win, Joe explores Seattle bringing starter Robbie Ray to the mound as a reliever. Tom asks Joe about walking a batter with the bases loaded and the

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31:29

Book of Joe: MLB Playoffs are underway, Showalter...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/10

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with the opening weekend of the MLB Playoffs. Hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon dive into Mets' manager Buck Showalter asking for a substance check on Padres pitcher Joe Musgrove. Tom explores the change in pitching strategy in the playoffs where 1 out of every 3 balls is a breaking pitch and how managers are handling their top arms. There was ONE at bat this weekend that really impressed Joe and could've changed an entire series. We put the

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Introducing: The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon and Tom...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/10/06

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