The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with a scuffle between the Rangers and Astros. Tom and Joe disagree over what started it and how it should be handled.  What impact will the moment have as the series heads into Game 6? Over to the Phillies/Diamondback series, Tom explains how he expects the pitching to play out.  Plus, Joe's reaction to the unbelievable postseason being had by Kyle Schwarber.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon updating the status of the ALCS and the NLCS.  How important is it to score first in a postseason game? What can the Astros do to get back in this series?  After Tom describes his four hour bus trip through Texas, we look at the Phillies matchup against the Diamondbacks.  What continues to make this Philly team so special?

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon discuss why the top five teams in terms of records are OUT of the playoffs!  How has momentum and the pitch timer already had an impact on the game?  Tom explains what stands out with Phillies/Diamondbacks and Rangers/Astros.  Joe talks about the impact of managers and how they can help or hurt winning a series. Plus, what would it take to get Joe back in the dugout as a manager?

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon saw four sweeps in the Wild Card Series and now moves onto the Divisional Round!  Tom shares his best advice for all teams and going against it may have cost the Blue Jays their series! Joe reveals which teams he expects to advance.  Plus, we discuss how teams try to have a plan but have to be ready to adapt!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon gets underway with the multiple managerial openings coming into the offseason.  What direction will the Mets be going in with David Stearns being hired?  Onto the Playoffs, we look at the Wild Card round and who Joe sees advancing.  Wrapping up, we get predictions for who will be playing in the World Series and who will be crowned champion!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon is counting down the final days of the regular season.  Teams are coming down the stretch and Joe wants to know how the Astros are better on the road than they are at home.  We touch on the future of Mike Trout and what happens with the Angels.  No managers have been fired this season, but will that change when the season is over?  Wrapping up with the future of Terry Francona and the similarities between him and Joe, we also get an update on Joe's cars and his recent favorites to drive.  

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon dives into the final two weeks of the season and teams preparing for October!  Joe calls this the most fun time of the season and how it brings out the best in players.  Tom explains how there's no 'correct' path to the World Series and the history of division winners in the postseason. Joe walks us through his playoff runs and how each team was different.  Learn how difficult it is to be a manager in MLB and how the job changes in the playoffs!

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon welcome Bob Costas! Bob talks about the rule changes in baseball this season and the permanent impact it's had on the game. We explore Bob's path from Syracuse to his first job in St. Louis including some of the greats he's worked with along the way.  Bob reveals some of his favorite broadcasts while sharing some of the advice he received along the way, including growing a beard!  We wrap up with Bob taking part in some of the most memorable moments in sports.

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The Book of Joe Podcast with hosts Tom Verducci and Joe Maddon begins with troubles continuing for the Angels and Shohei Ohtani. What are the different ways the franchise can pivot in order to be competitive?  Onto the rookie class of 2023 in MLB, Tom highlights Gunnar Henderson and the season he's having with the Orioles. Looking to the postseason, should MLB look to add some time to pitch clocks? We wrap up with a few memories of Jimmy Buffett and his connection to Wrigley Field and meeting Joe at the White House!

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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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