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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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44:14

Book of Joe: Lindsay Berra, Journalist and Grandchild...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/05/16

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon excited to see 'It Ain't Over', a documentary on the life of Yogi Berra. Lindsay Berra joins us to discuss getting the film made and how it's about more than just baseball. Lindsay's Grandfather is a Hall of Famer, but how has MLB overlooking the history of the 13x World Series champ? Joe takes us into some of the many conversations he had with Yogi and the connection they shared through life and baseball. Lindsay helps us

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43:39

Book of Joe: MLB Coach Mike Borzello on Willson...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/05/09

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon reacting to the Cardinals move with Willson Contreras. Joe gives his thoughts on the handling of the situation and how the team moves forward. MLB Coach Mike Borzello joins the show and talks about working with Contreras and this early season decision. We explore the 'state' of catching and how it's impacting the game. Mike reveals situations behind the plate that teams are allowing that could be costing them wins and

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42:54

Book of Joe: First Impressions, Judge Injury, Team...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/05/04

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon looking at the first month of the MLB season. Joe says what you can and cannot take away after the first 30 days. What are the first impressions you're seeing from teams? We address the injury of Aaron Judge and how the Yankees will adjust moving forward. Tom tells us where he's ready to jump to some conclusions about teams with concerns. How much do you believe in the Rays and Pirates, who have had early success. Joe talks

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50:21

Book of Joe: Sports Agent Scott Boras on Max Scherzer...

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2023/04/27

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing the Max Scherzer controversy with his agent, Scott Boras. Scott doesn't think MLB is as concerned with rosin as one umpire is being. Is there a subjective standard for standards that pitchers are being penalized for? Joe takes us back to his dealings with umpires and the enforcement of pitching substances. Scott says how he thinks these situations could be handled differently and better for baseball. We explore the

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45:51

Book of Joe: Glenn Fleisig, Pitching Biomechanics...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/04/19

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with Joe Maddon watching early games and asking Tom Verducci why it took rule changes to teach players how to steal a base. We're joined by Pitching Biomechanics Expert Glenn Fleisig to discuss pitching biomechanics and why we're not able to prevent more injuries on the mound. We explore the relationship between torque and velocity and Glenn cautions an athlete chasing a number on a radar gun. Joe questions players becoming almost disposable because of the inventory

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49:11

The Book of Joe: Tyler O'Neill benched,...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/04/12

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon talking discipline. Joe comments on Tyler O'Neill being benched by Cardinals manager Oli Marmol for an 'unacceptable' base-running effort and how he's handled similar situations. Tom notes the changing culture in baseball and how managers have changed as well. Teams are stealing bases so far, but Joe has one concern he'll be watching for over the season. Tom gives the early returns from the mound and a new way to look at a batter

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39:56

Book of Joe: Early season returns, AL West, and...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/04/05

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon enjoying the start of the season and the new pace of the game. Tom explains the early returns and what has already drastically changed on the field. Joe comments on the Anthony Rendon confrontation with a fan and how MLB could make some changes moving forward. Tom notes how the atmosphere in the stands has changed and how fans can take things too far. Back on the field, Tom reveals why he thinks the AL West could be the most

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46:54

Book of Joe: 2023 Opening Day Preview

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/03/28

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon getting ready for the 2023 season! How does Joe feel about the season getting underway without him being in uniform? Tom rolls through some of the new faces he's looking forward to seeing while Joe reveals how he handled the young prospects out of the gate. Find out the 3 biggest storylines heading into the season, plus how will rule changes affect the season? Joe gives a surprising thought when it comes to one of the best

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47:54

Book of Joe: Phil Cuzzi, MLB Umpire

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2023/03/24

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing Joe's performance in the Valspar Pro-Am event! We're joined by MLB Umpire Phil Cuzzi, who has been working Spring Training and implementing the new rules for this season. Tom walks through Phil's journey to becoming an MLB ump. We find out what circumstance saw Phil leave the game and the crazy coincidence that brought him back. Plus, Phil reveals one player who didn't talk to him for a year after a called 3rd

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31:02

Book of Joe: David Bednar, Pittsburgh Pirates/Team...

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2023/03/16

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcoming Pirates pitcher David Bednar to the show. David is part of Team USA at the World Baseball Classic and describes what it's like playing for his country and this team. While talking about his pitches, David reveals how he incorporated a splitter into his game and the other major league pitcher that helped him. David explains how he was drafted by the Padres in the 35th round and beat the odds to reach the big leagues.

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45:02

Book of Joe: Shawn Purdy, Father of 49ers QB Brock Purdy

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2023/03/07

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discussing Joe playing in the Valpar Pro-Am in Tampa and why he's so nervous, eager, and excited. Shawn Purdy, father of 49ers QB Brock Purdy, joins us to discuss the amazing run of San Fran this season. Shawn had an 8 year career in baseball's minor leagues and explains how that perseverance was passed along to his son. Shawn walks us through the season of watching Brock from the stands and how he felt seeing his son succeed.

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37:39

Book of Joe: Newly Retired MLB Outfielder Dexter Fowler

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2023/03/01

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon seeing Spring Training get underway without Joe in a dugout! Newly retired Dexter Fowler joins us to talk about calling it a career and what's up next. Joe has always loved 'Glue Guys' and Dexter tops that list. Dexter reveals how he started switch hitting at the plate and how he got his 'not to great' break into the Major Leagues. We get 'A Reading from the Book of Joe' with Dexter picking page 24...which centers on Joe's

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41:52

Book of Joe: MLB Rule Changes, Pace of play, No...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/02/23

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon exploring some of the rule changes coming to baseball this season. Joe really likes one rule specifically and thinks it should've happened a long time ago. Tom feels like 'pace' of the game is more important than how long the game takes. How long does Tom think it will take for players to adjust to the changes? With the shift no longer being allowed, Joe is curious to see if it changes pitching at all. We wrap up with the one

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48:13

The Book of Joe: Brett Lederer, Fmr PGA/Golf Instructor

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2023/02/14

The Book of Joe Podcast welcomes Fmr PGA Tour golfer and now Instructor Brett Lederer to the show. Host Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon discuss Brett's background and how the game has changed over the years. Brett explains the work habits of the top golfers and how that 1% prepare for tournaments. We look at the technology being added to golf and how players use it differently. After exploring Brett's family history in baseball, Tom wants to know how Joe's game is doing and Joe

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42:05

The Book of Joe: Kenny Grant, Fmr Minor League...

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2023/02/07

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming former minor league baseball player Kenny Grant to the show. In the book, Joe wrote how he had to release Kenny from the Angels organization and how the event always stuck with him and impacted his life. Kenny reveals his life after baseball and how despite losing his love of the game, he has returned to coaching and is impacting young players. We include 'A Reading from The Book of Joe' where

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36:43

The Book of Joe: Ronnie Gajownik, Hillsboro Hops Manager

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2023/01/26

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Hillsboro Hops Manager Ronnie Gajownik to the show. Ronnie reveals the moment when she was made the first female manager of a Class High-A baseball team. Ronnie discusses the progress the sport is seeing and the possibility of having a female manager in the Major League within ten years. Ronnie grew up as a Cubs fan and talks about the steps that led her to this opportunity. Joe explores

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40:07

The Book of Joe: Mayor André Sayegh on restoring...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/01/19

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Paterson NJ Mayor Andre Sayegh to the show. The mayor is leading an effort to restore Hinchliffe Stadium, one of the last remaining Negro League Stadiums in the country. The plans for the build also include a museum around the stadium to tell the stories of the 20+ Hall of Famers who stepped on that field. Mayor Sayegh discusses the work that is going into the project and how he learned

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53:20

Book of Joe: Kevin Long, Philadelphia Phillies...

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2023/01/10

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Philadelphia Phillies Hitting Coach Kevin Long. Hear an interesting conversation about how some of the best hitters in the game get even better. Kevin takes us through his playing career and making the transition to becoming a coach. Kevin explains how working with Carlos Beltran gave him confidence and how he started fundamental work by breaking down the swing of Barry Bonds. Tom highlights

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49:37

The Book of Joe: Golf Analyst John Wood on Glue Guys...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2023/01/03

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming Golf Analyst and former caddie John Wood to the show. In our theme of 'Glue Guys', Tom wants to discuss the importance of a caddie and golfer working together to bring success. John takes us on the greens to describe the working relationship between a caddie and a golfer and how it differs from a coach or trainer. Despite any differences on or off the course, John stresses the importance of trust

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38:26

Book of Joe: MLB Exec Billy Bean on MLB's Inclusivity...

The Book of Joe with Joe Maddon & Tom Verducci ·

2022/12/27

The Book of Joe Podcast begins with hosts Tom Verducci and World Series Champion Joe Maddon welcoming MLB Executive Billy Bean to the show. Billy talks about playing baseball while feeling like he needed to hide being gay because he wanted people to see him only as a player. Billy has now turned his attention to having these important conversations with the league and teams about making the game more inclusive. Tom asks how close the game is to having an active player be comfortable enough to be

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