Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci weigh in on the Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the Giants. Was there a way to avoid this or handle the situation better? Joe explains why this might have been doomed at the start. Shohei Ohtani is back on the mound for one inning.  How does the team handle his continued pitching rehab?  Plus, Joe's playlist this week will be full of Sly Stone and Brian Wilson's music.  

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the 'best' in the game right now starting with Red Sox prospect Roman Anthony's debut at Fenway Park.  Has the approach changed for bringing players up from the minors? Tom asks Joe how the young prospects should be handled.  What shows Tom that Pirates Ace Paul Skenes could be the greatest young pitcher EVER?  The Dodgers are supposed to be the best team, but why aren't they right now?  Plus, after seeing the Cubs' Nico Hoerner get ejected...Joe relives some of his finest moments with the umps behind the plate. 

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci highlight the Braves changing their 3rd base coach and how rarely you see that happen.  We touch on the Knicks moving on from Tom Thibodeau and Joe explains why he doesn't understand the move.  Was the rundown with Orioles rookie Coby Mayo just bad base-running or was it a dirty play?  Joe thinks this could show the importance of spending time in the minor leagues.  Why does Tom think the game needs more players like Brewers RF Sal Frelick?  Joe reveals how you create a shift in the types of players you're coaching.  Plus, Joe thinks he's seeing a trend at the plate, but do the stats support it?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci notice the pace of the season picking up! Shohei Ohtani has been on a tear and why has Juan Soto gotten slower?  Joe explains what he's seeing with Soto and why he doesn't agree with the approach being taken.  Tom wants Jose Ramirez on the Hall of Fame radar immediately!  Players are talking about a change in the strike zone.  Why are we seeing it happen? Plus, what are the biggest surprises we're seeing this season?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci start with changes in Baltimore as the Orioles fire Brandon Hyde.  What can you do when a bad team isn't getting better?  Joe walks through the steps of changing a manager.  Jose Alvarado is suspended which leaves the Phillies looking for bullpen help. Do the Rangers have the next two-way player in MLB and could it become a growing trend in baseball?  Plus, did Joe lose any pull he had at the Vatican?

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore the managerial changes with the Rockies firing Bud Black and the Pirates letting Derek Shelton go. Joe looks at the best way to handle the situation while Tom explains why it's so tough to win in Colorado. Onto the new inductees into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame.  How music has changed so much in 30 years and why Joe thinks things are so different now.  Plus, we had an old-fashioned manager meltdown! 

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci try to explain the success Aaron Judge is having right now.  When someone is this hot at the plate, Joe explains how he would approach each at bat.  Tom looks at the slower start for Juan Soto as he prepares to return to play in the Bronx.  Kyle Schwarber continues to hammer the ball and sits 3rd in home runs over the last two years.  Tom has some questions about the Marlins pitching, which Joe has some issues with.  Plus, are the Orioles the most disappointing team in baseball?  

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Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci dive in with the Yankees changing closers after just 8 innings for Devin Williams.  Joe explains the timing and reasoning for making such an early switch.  Tom is floored by the start of the Rockies and sees a trend with bad teams getting worse.  We switch gears to soccer and a new head coach doing things a bit differently and Joe loves it!  What happened in baseball that's more rare than a perfect game?  Plus, how long will it take for the Dodgers to get back on track?

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Almost a month into the season, Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are in awe of the performance from Aaron Judge.  Tom shares some of the early eye-popping numbers from the Yankees.  Joe has been shocked by the Cubs offense and praises Kyle Tucker as the reason. Tom highlights Braves' manager Brian Snitker being called out by his own player and Joe reflects on his own experiences to explain how this is handled.  Plus, Shohei Ohtani adds another accomplishment to his resume...Father! 

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How much can you believe from the baseball being played in April? 

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci recap The Masters with the 'relief' from Rory McIlroy to finally win the tournament.  Joe saw the same relief from the Cubs when they won the World Series, so we look at where Kris Bryant, Anthony Rizzo and Kyle Schwarber are now. 

Tom highlights the starts of the Rockies, the Marlins, and the Padres....all with unique stories to tell in April.  Plus, Joe talks about managers handling the media and how he spoke at press conferences.

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