HeyJaredThe 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…
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The Book of Joe: The Final Week of the Regular Season (opens the original)
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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 inform
The Book of Joe: The Play of PCA and ABS Strategy! (opens the original)
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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! (opens the original)
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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/liste
The Book of Joe: Feeling September Momentum (opens the original)
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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome September and the feel of playoff weather! How are teams approaching their run to the playoffs? Joe stresses worrying more about your own team than your opponent. Tom looks at how the Dodgers can prepare for an attempt at a 3rd straight championship. Is there a better way for teams to handle blowouts for pitchers and hitters? Plus, the Mariners and Phillies are headed in opposite directions while the Orioles are surprisingly back in the mix! The Book of Joe Po
The Book of Joe: World Series Favorite and All-Time Cubs Team (opens the original)
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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci believe the Rays are the best team in the AL and could be looking at a World Series run. What are they doing that's making the biggest difference from other teams? After another career milestone for Jacob Degrom, Tom asks if the pitcher should be a Hall of Famer. Speaking of pitching, what pitcher is throwing the ball like we've never seen before? Plus, the Cubs name their all-time team and guess who is on it? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #
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