The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with the injury for Shohei Ohtani.  How does this affect his pitching and free agent future?  Joe explains his approach to keeping players healthy and how pitchers have been handled improperly.  Tom gives his thoughts on Jordan Wicks debut with the Cubs and how teams will prepare their pitchers for September.  We step over to football for a moment, where Joe comments on Matthew Stafford and a concern over his 'connection' with teammates. 

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with Joe on the road playing golf and selling some books!  We explore what's going wrong with the Yankees and why no fiery speech from Aaron Boone would turn this team around.  Analytics have taken over the game but how could they be holding back a team like the Yankees? Joe explains why every team's version of using analytics is tainted.  Plus, what changes will we see in NY and will those changes involve Boone? Check out this episode to hear Joe and Tom at their finest on the nuances of managing and when can an argument be a good thing!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with former player and pitching guru Tom House joining the show. With almost 50% of pitchers spending time on the injured list, we explore what's happening on the mound.  For all the technology in the game, how can arm strength keep up with the pitching speeds? Tom explains the four pillars of health and performance for athletes and how these pillars need to be adapted for each individual athlete.  While Joe has his Maddon-isms...we hear some of Tom's 'House Rules' around his coaching.  An insightful conversation with advice for players at every level of every sport!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with Aaron Boone's epic interaction with umpire Laz Diaz.  Joe explains the emotion that leads to a manager blowing up on the field. Umpires have a tough job, but are the players making that job even harder?  Joe is 16th on the all-time list with 59 ejections in 19 years and we hear about some of the most memorable walks to the clubhouse.  Joe recalls his very first ejection, how he apologized after a few, and how he once was tossed by all four umps! 

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon examine the moves made at the MLB Trade Deadline.  The Mets are left with $210 million in dead money but Tom explains why the team can still be happy. What's happening with the Dodgers and how can it be fixed? We look at other deals made by teams preparing for stretch runs while Tom thinks the Yankees are in trouble offensively. Joe explains how teams 'learn to win' and the lineup changes we'll be seeing by contending teams.  

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Fmr MLB Catcher and current Princeton Baseball Manager Scott Bradley.  We look at Summer Leagues and Collegiate Baseball and what that does for MLB.  Learn the insights of how players come up through the ranks and the differences between being developed and learning to win.  Scott and Joe were both catchers and reveal how different the position has become in the last few years.  Scott looks back at his time in the majors and the Hall of Fame players he shared the field with, including Randy Johnson. Scott reveals the best moment of his baseball career before picking his page number for a 'Reading from the Book of Joe'.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss hard pitching counts and the first 120 pitching performance of the season.  What has 6 man rotations and the lack of true aces on the mound done to the game?  Tom's phone was blowing up after a recent rant on one-knee catching in certain situations, find out what caused such an uproar! As a former catcher, Joe weighs in on what's happening behind the plate.  Plus, on the verge of Hall of Fame Weekend, we look at the careers of Fred McGriff and Scott Rolen. 

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The Book of Joe Podcast opens with the All-Star break in the rear view and a look ahead to the 2nd half of the season.  Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss the teams getting a break and a fresh start.  Joe gives his secret to success for getting a team back in the groove.  Tom looks at four 'turnaround teams' and reveals who he thinks can sustain their new-found success for the rest of the season.  Plus, we look at the Yankees bringing Sean Casey to the team as their hitting coach. 

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The Book of Joe Podcast opens with a day of bad luck for the Angels. Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss Mike Trout heading to the IL and some troubling stats around his legacy. Is it time for the Angels to consider trading Shohei Ohtani? Joe gives some surprising thoughts on the matter.  We turn our attention to 'Super Groups' in music and in baseball.  Sometimes it works and sometimes it doesn't, but why?  Plus, how much input should a manager have on potential player deals getting done? 

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The Book of Joe Podcast begins with how managers handle the dog days of summer. Hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon address the Rays benching Wander Franco and the recent struggles of the Yankees.  We explore Joe's insight into having team meetings and when is the right time to truly benefit the players.  Tom is puzzled by the struggles of the Mets and what can be changed to turn things around.  Plus, it's 4th of July Weekend and Joe gives his West Coast to East Coast music recommendations for the BBQ! If you're in the Hazleton, PA and want a taste of what Joe's serving, find the Madden sauces in some local retailers!

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