Podcast appearances and mentions of Joe Maddon

Rays Monday night melee with the Red Sox 16 – 1 winJonathan Aranda & Camerron Misner – setting the tone for the gameMisner -  2 Home Runs in that gameJake Mangum on the bases Shane Baz on the mound with 11 K's did stayed strong even through long time between inningsTrevor Story's gloveRays most productive outfield in MLB even without Arozarena & SiriDeLuca's injury has resulted in a heavy left-handed lineupMore than Brandon Lowe - Entire team contributed to the winAranda's outstanding numbers 1.242 OPS, 4.13 Average, 4.81 On Base Percentage7:10 – edit sheesh out of 4 effective left-handed hitters in lineup including Brandon LoweKevin Cash must be listening to Mat's take on the Rays lineup – lolWhat's the hype on the Rays in the city of TampaDoes the local media experience fatigue due to the stadium talk and changesHow are Rays ticket sales being managed Making Steinbrenner Field permanent Rays' site with renovations -  Look to Janet Marie Smith's off season work with Dodger's StadiumAL East – Blue Jays commitment has risen now that they have invested in Vladdy Guerrero JrVladdy's extension shows a glimmer of hopeJays could have paid Freddie Freeman twice what Guerrero will makeMLBPA will reap the rewards of Guerrero' extension agreementWhat will it look like when Junior Caminero is looking for an extension with the RaysWander Franco contract was an anomaly Blue Jays savings from not building a new stadiumTeams keeping their soul with keeping their original stadiums – Wrigley & FenwayWatching the Rays get more vitamin DConsider new Rays' uniform policy – wear white uniforms during hot home gamesRick Vaughn – marketing guy with the Orioles & Rays Rick & Joe Maddon book signing event at the Tampa Baseball MuseumInequities between MLB team coaches & MLBPA playersThe CBA  – will the larger markets want a floor for the smaller marketsMost MLBPA careers are short. If there is a salary cap then perhaps more players could make more.Comparison with NHL & StamkosCould we see a 50/50 share with the owners & players on the revenue of the gameLast CBA had MLBPA committee made up of many Scott Boras players   - not the rank & filePitchers careers are ending before they can get paid what they are worthAre teams blowing out pitcher's arms for instant success over longevityPitchers should be able to have a shorter path to arbitration and free agencyBlake Snell example of poor offering from Tampa Bay RaysBlowing off some steam with some time in the batting cageRays - brought to you by the letter M – Montes, Mangum, Morel & Misner3 Rays outfielders now hitting above 300 – Mangum, Misner & MorelWhat will happen to outfield when DeLuca & Josh Lowe come backThis productive lineup may slow high quickly Chandler Simpson and others come upKeep your eye on up and coming Eric OrzeJoe Maddon & Rick Vaughn charitable event at Tampa Baseball MuseumJust a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward,

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. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for The Masters with a visit from NBC Golf Analyst John Wood. Watching baseball work it's way through the 'torpedo' bat, John helps us compare golf's head first dive into technology assisting player performance. We explore how the game has changed through equipment and course construction. Has golf experienced the same increase with injuries that we've seen in baseball? Moving back to the diamond, which team is the 'fastest' team in MLB right now? Tom and Joe wrap up with their predictions for The Masters. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hosts Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci prepare for The Masters with a visit from NBC Golf Analyst John Wood. Watching baseball work it's way through the 'torpedo' bat, John helps us compare golf's head first dive into technology assisting player performance. We explore how the game has changed through equipment and course construction. Has golf experienced the same increase with injuries that we've seen in baseball? Moving back to the diamond, which team is the 'fastest' team in MLB right now? Tom and Joe wrap up with their predictions for The Masters. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Josh Weaver, curator for the Tampa Baseball MuseumJoe Maddon book signing event at museum - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKThe New Trop or George Steinbrenner FieldRays rent to Yankees = medium level player for the YanksLicking the railings at Steinbrenner Field The CritchfieldsSteinbrenner Field feels like Spring Training New players have a familiar feel from their minor league experience – Carson Williams & Chandler SimpsonMagnum strong start with hit power – similarities to Cody BellingerNestor Cortes & the attack of the Yankees Torpedo Bats. Is Nestor pitching hurtWhere did the Torpedo Bats come from – equipment equivalent of PEDs?MLB changes on bases impact historical records - Rickey HendersonA win should be a team stat, not a pitcher statFWAR & BWAR Kiermaier defensive impact on the game raises him above his at plate performanceEovaldi recent 9 innining shutoutDrew Rasmussen has a similar story to Eovaldi as a player who came back after multiple surgeriesAtlanta Braves rough start to the seasonRonald Acuña Jr. & Ozzie Albies contract extensions2025 White Sox surprise leading the way in Central Rafael Devers expeiencing difficulty as Red Sox DHSeveral recent team extensions in MLB – Garret Crochet with Red SoxD-backs with Corbin Burnes decisionWhy haven't the Blue Jays signed Vladimer Guerrero JrJays spent $11 billion for NHL coverage in CanadaJust because the Rays extend a player it does not insure that they will keep them foreverErik Neander, Tampa Bay Rays GM, impact on the teams and initial unpopular decision to trade away Evan LongoriaWhat if  . . . Kiermaier a coach for centerfielders and Evan Longoria as bench managerRay's games are more of an event in the new stadium – something watching baseball in an open air stadium at night September night. Cool Breeze watching baseball. No open air, no issuesTampa Bay Devil Rays & Rays 5 Managers display at the Tampa Baseball MuseumLarry Rothschild, Hal McRae, Lou Piniella, Joe Maddon & Kevin CashRothschild first manager of the Rays, played forTigers in '81 to '82, 2 World Series as a pitching coachHal McRae took over the Rays after the firing of Rothschild McRae as a player is in the Kansas City Royals Hall of Fame. Lou Piniella basically throws a grenade into the field & began building a new structure for the RaysJoe Maddon comes in and makes a difference to the RaysRothschild & Maddon believe that Piniella should be installed in HOFKevin Cash and Joe Maddon - multiple Manager of the Year awardsIdeal HOF induction would include Tino Francona & Kevin Cash togetherJoe Maddon & Rick Vaughn book signing event at the Tampa Baseball Museum tickets at https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKDurham Bulls win with Chandler Simpson hitting a triple and stealing a baseGet ready to support MiLB Minor League BaseballSpecial Thanks to Josh Weaver, Curator of the Tampa Baseball Museum for sharing stories on the Tampa Bay Rays Managers exhibit and the special event with World Series winning manager Joe Maddon at the museum on April 21st.Just a reminder, if you enjoyed this show, go ahead like and subscribe to BaseballBiz On Deck. Also you can find Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B Sky social. That's Mat at M-A-T-G-E-R-M-A-I-N dot B, Sky social or Mark at  Baseball Biz on Deck dot B Sky Social. You may also find Baseball Biz on Deck, at iHeart Apple, Spotify, Amazon Music, and at baseball biz on deck dot comSpecial Thanks to XTaKe-R-U-X for the music Rocking Forward, 

There's a lot of news for the first week of the season! Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci compare the use of 'torpedo' bats in baseball to a golfer trying different clubs. Joe explains how a batter finds a bat that works for him and how analytics are once again changing the game. Tom notes the rough start for Rafael Devers while Joe offers up some drastic changes to turn things around. Atlanta has also struggled out of the gate and the PED news with Jurickson Profar is an early dagger. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

There's a lot of news for the first week of the season! Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci compare the use of 'torpedo' bats in baseball to a golfer trying different clubs. Joe explains how a batter finds a bat that works for him and how analytics are once again changing the game. Tom notes the rough start for Rafael Devers while Joe offers up some drastic changes to turn things around. Atlanta has also struggled out of the gate and the PED news with Jurickson Profar is an early dagger. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jason Hammel enjoyed being back at Cubs Convention earlier this year. The former Chicago Cubs pitcher shared what he's been up to and recapped his time at the annual fanfest on the latest addition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast, chatting with host Andy Martínez.The pair discussed Hammel's 13-year big-league career, one that began in Tampa Bay with manager Joe Maddon. Hammel discussed his decision to sign with the Cubs ahead of the 2014 season, after they had lost 96 games the year prior. He discussed his relationship with the front office, the transparency they had and what it was like to be traded at the deadline that year, on the same day he pitched six innings of two-run ball for the Cubs.Later in the podcast, Hammel shares why he re-signed with the Cubs that following winter. He shares stories about the 2015 team and the World Series winning 2016 team, too. Hammel described the atmosphere of pitching in the playoffs at Wrigley Field, what it was like to finally win the World Series and what he does now with his World Series ring.

Tampa Jay experience at George Steinbrenner Field & $16 beer - https://bit.ly/3FJ2ZudDodgers Mookie Betts extreme weight lossJoe Maddon & Rick Vaughn Event at Tampa Baseball Museum - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKCould Players from Venezuela, Cuba & other countries be blocked from returning to US to play baseballWhat happens if they go to Canada to play a Blue Jays game, will they be able to return to the USAAnthony Santander form Venezuela plays for the Toronto Blue Jays, would he be allowed to enter the United StatesOrioles have many players from Cuba & Venzuela – how might they be impactedWill MLB billionaire owners come to the rescue of these players8.5% of players are from Cuba and Venezuela will they get paid  or do they just get released?Luis Arráez & Santander examplesHow could travel bans impact individual teams & playersWill international players seek to play in other nations baseball leagues (Japan & Korea)Al East – The Yankees what to expect – Loss Juan Soto, Gleyber Torres & Giancarlo StantonRemember Mat Carpenter – can Paul Goldschmidt & Cody Bellinger reignite the Yankees lineup Injuries on Yankee rotation impact with loss of Gerritt Cole, Luis Gil & Clark SchmidtOpening Day with Carlos RodónOrioles impact with Zach Eflin & Charlie MortonO's loss of Gunnar Henderson Blue Jays – will their Venezuelan & Cuban players be impacted in travelVladdy – Vladimer Guerrero Junior & the future of the JaysO's lacking depth in AAABlue Jays do not have the assets to trade for new & better playersTampa Bay Rays starting without Shane McClanahanWhen do Carson Williams & Chandler Simpson arrive Could Angels' Mickey Moniak join Palacios & CaballeroRays were dead last in Centerfield when facing right handed pitchersConfidence in the Rays pitching from the penGeorge Steinbrenner Fieldimpact on the Rays - Rain outs &Excessive Heat Healthy Brandon Lowe could hit 40+ home runs this season playing in a Yankee Field-like home fieldPalacios & Rortvedt connections with Yankees StadiumAuthor & marketer, Rick Vaughn scoring the minor leagues during Joe Maddon & Rick will be at the Tampa Baseball Museum on April 21st - https://bit.ly/4iUXeYKAngels highlight Manager Ron Washington & Tim Anderson expectationsSpecial Thanks to the Nurses, Doctors & staff at South Florida Baptist Hospital Follow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialAlso continue to serve and protect our veterans, health professionals, seniors, LEO's volunteers, federal employees and anyone who needs our daily support & prayers.  You can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward 

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome every team to the 2025 season! What trends are we seeing on the field and could it be affecting the integrity of the game? Tom looks at the changes that teams have made and how it will affect their outcome in 2025. Joe and Tom compare their picks and share which teams they're a bit skeptical of out of the gate. Which teams will make it to the World Series? Plus, we reveal who will win the individual awards when the season is over! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome every team to the 2025 season! What trends are we seeing on the field and could it be affecting the integrity of the game? Tom looks at the changes that teams have made and how it will affect their outcome in 2025. Joe and Tom compare their picks and share which teams they're a bit skeptical of out of the gate. Which teams will make it to the World Series? Plus, we reveal who will win the individual awards when the season is over! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci welcome every team to the 2025 season! What trends are we seeing on the field and could it be affecting the integrity of the game? Tom looks at the changes that teams have made and how it will affect their outcome in 2025. Joe and Tom compare their picks and share which teams they're a bit skeptical of out of the gate. Which teams will make it to the World Series? Plus, we reveal who will win the individual awards when the season is over! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open the 2025 MLB Season with the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo. LA wins both games, but what can be taken from the series? Tom discusses seeing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in action. Joe reveals his approach to opening and planning for a season. How hard is it to shape your roster and tell someone that their MLB dream is over? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci open the 2025 MLB Season with the Dodgers and Cubs in Tokyo. LA wins both games, but what can be taken from the series? Tom discusses seeing Yoshinobu Yamamoto and Roki Sasaki in action. Joe reveals his approach to opening and planning for a season. How hard is it to shape your roster and tell someone that their MLB dream is over? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

TKras was joined by former Rays manager Joe Maddon on The Drive, what does he think of the Rays right now, Tropicana Field and Stu Sternberg?

In the show's second hour, TKras had a great conversation with former Rays manager Joe Maddon on The Drive regarding the future of the Rays, plus, should Stu Sternberg sell? We also talked Buccaneers football too!

TKras and Chris Mathis played Would You Rather, plus an interesting story of a prior interaction with TKras and Joe Maddon!

In the show's third hour, TKras reacted to the conversation with Joe Maddon, his comments on Stu Sternberg and the Rays plus we play Would You Rather with Chris Mathis!

Tampa Smokers night at the Tampa Baseball Museum in Ybor with Joe Maddon & Larry Rothschild https://www.tampabaseballmuseum.org/Rays Fans Stadium FatigueRays owner, Stu Sternberg's, past challenges with minority owners of RaysStu's staunch support of community charities & representation with Pride Night & Heritage Nights. Some conservatives not pleasedSt Pete Deal in questionMarch 31st Deadline  -  Rays Matt Silverman, Stu Sternberg, St Pete & $700 millionShouldn't Rays have had a better “What IF” plan BJP Peterson scoop on buyers of Tampa Bay Rays 3 groups of potential buyers: Joe Molloy & DeBartolo familyDan Doyle of Dex ImagingCarter McCain with mystery out of town investorsWhat about Darryl ShawDeBartolo pardoned by Donald Trump – how that might impact saleAlternate locations for Rays if St Pete deal goes awry – Ybor City, Florida State Fairgrounds, Orlando or relocate Yankees & move Rays into a remodeled George Steinbrenner FieldWould Fairgrounds location get support from Ron DeSantis & Trump?Historical look at McCourts ownership of LA Dodgers & MLB CommissionerRays saga could be a movie with George Clooney playing StuValue of an Open Air stadium comparisons between Montreal's Big O stadium “parking lot” experience compared to the outdoor beauty of FenwayLate summer heat and health of minor league players in FloridaSt Pete Real Estate Development agreement with Stu includes 65 acres at a greatly reduced value priceAL East - Yankees, Red Sox, Blue Jays injuries Impact of losing Gerritt Cole, Luis Gil, Giancarlo Stanton, DJ LeMahieuYankees will need more runs from Anthony Volpe, Cody Bellinger, Paul GoldschmidtBraves passed on Max Fried – aging & injuries?Red Sox injuries include Brayan Bello, Lucas Giolito, Kutter Crawford, Sandoval . . .Orioles & Grayson RodriguezJays injuries include Max Scherzer, Alek Manoah & Eric SwansonRays healthiest in AL East – Shane McClanahan is back and pitching rotation is strongCurtis Mead is getting extra opportunities in Spring TrainingRays Versatile Roster includes a strong bench with Curtis Mead, Richie Palacio & Curtis MeadLooking forward to Ha-Seong Kim and Danny Jansen this season with the RaysMat's Rays Trifecta – New Stadium, Playoff Run & World SeriesSpecial Thanks to the Nurses, Doctors & staff at South Florida Baptist HospitalFollow Mat on Blue Sky at  https://bsky.app/profile/matgermain.bsky.socialYou can find Mark on Blue Sky at https://bsky.app/profile/baseballbizondeck.bsky.socialSpecial thanks to XTaKeRuX for the music “Rocking Forward

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the danger of pitching injuries in Spring Training. The first big news coming with Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole needing TJ surgery. What other pitching stories have we seen this Spring? Tom shares an idea fom Max Scherzer to try and have pitchers go more often and pitch longer. Why is Barry Bonds talking about Shohei Ohtani? Tom honors a couple baseball legends and looks at the impact they're still having on the game. Plus, we react to Dave Roberts signing his record-setting extension with the Dodgers. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the danger of pitching injuries in Spring Training. The first big news coming with Yankees pitcher Gerrit Cole needing TJ surgery. What other pitching stories have we seen this Spring? Tom shares an idea fom Max Scherzer to try and have pitchers go more often and pitch longer. Why is Barry Bonds talking about Shohei Ohtani? Tom honors a couple baseball legends and looks at the impact they're still having on the game. Plus, we react to Dave Roberts signing his record-setting extension with the Dodgers. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the decline of middle-class players in the league and the challenges they face as the sport evolves. How has training in the Spring changed for athletes? We're surprised Anthony Rizzo still isn't on a team, but what does that say about how rosters are being built? Joe stresses the importance of a balanced lineup of youth and experience. Tom reflects on 'baseball-lifers' and the impact they had on the sport that can still be seen today! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the decline of middle-class players in the league and the challenges they face as the sport evolves. How has training in the Spring changed for athletes? We're surprised Anthony Rizzo still isn't on a team, but what does that say about how rosters are being built? Joe stresses the importance of a balanced lineup of youth and experience. Tom reflects on 'baseball-lifers' and the impact they had on the sport that can still be seen today! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Opening Day being around the corner and teams still looking for controlled velocity despite the impact on injuries. Which teams are the favorites to land former Cy Young pitcher Sandy Alcantara? We reflect on the team policies of George Steinbrenner and how things are changing with the Yankees updated rules on facial hair. Plus, Tom remembers the career of knuckleballer Eddie Fisher, who passed away this week. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Opening Day being around the corner and teams still looking for controlled velocity despite the impact on injuries. Which teams are the favorites to land former Cy Young pitcher Sandy Alcantara? We reflect on the team policies of George Steinbrenner and how things are changing with the Yankees updated rules on facial hair. Plus, Tom remembers the career of knuckleballer Eddie Fisher, who passed away this week. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeff Blair and Kevin Barker open today's episode sorting through the Blue Jays' spring training lineup ahead of this afternoon's game against the Orioles. The pair chat about Anthony Santander's arrival to Dunedin and his critique of how Kevin Gausman and José Berríos pitched to him in 2024, before opening up the 'Back Leg Line' to answer listener questions! Later on, former MLB manager and host of the Book of Joe podcast, Joe Maddon joins the program (26:35)! He discusses the evolution of spring training, what goes into managing players on a walk year, how the Jays stack up in the American League East, and the Yankees finally allowing players to grow beards. The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Spring Training getting underway and how teams set the right tone. We'll be watching Mike Trout moving to right field, Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, and Rafael Devers with the Red Sox. Tom explores the potential trade prospects for Vlad Guerrero while touching on the heartbreak felt by Aaron Judge after the Yankees' World Series loss. When it comes to financial strategy, are you behind the Yankees or the Mets right now? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss Spring Training getting underway and how teams set the right tone. We'll be watching Mike Trout moving to right field, Shohei Ohtani back on the mound, and Rafael Devers with the Red Sox. Tom explores the potential trade prospects for Vlad Guerrero while touching on the heartbreak felt by Aaron Judge after the Yankees' World Series loss. When it comes to financial strategy, are you behind the Yankees or the Mets right now? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Voice of the Blues John Kelly joins the show talking about the hype around the Four Nations Tournament. Injuries popping up in the tournament. Connor McDavid still the best player in the world. USA/Canada rematch on Thursday. The health of team USA is a concern. World Cup of Hockey in 2028. Blues have a difficult schedule coming out of the break. Updated Joe Lunardi bracketology. Mizzou will be taking on Yale apparently. Mizzou and Illinois could play for a spot in the Final 4. Showing yourself off in Nashville. Boot scooting. Doug loves arbitrary rankings from writers. Mack the Knife. Are the phone lines working today? Doug would look good with some tattoos. Buster Olney's Top 10 First Basemen in MLB. Doug's a waiver wire demon. Audio of Oli Marmol talking Contreras at first base. Time to go to the surprise guest line. Butch Patrick. The signed picture for Joe Maddon. His background in Hollywood. The Munsters. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SPRING TRAINING IS HERE! What an exciting time for baseball fans, Joe Maddon joins us this week to share his favorite Spring Training stories. He also talks about that amazing 2016 curse-breaking season with the Chicago Cubs. Tim Kurkjian takes us down memory lane of his favorite Spring Training memories from covering 45 years of it all. We want to thank everyone for listening. Excited to announce that starting March 18th, we will be BACK to once a week officially kicking off our regular season then. Follow us for fun videos @GreatGameOrWhat on all socials and watch exclusive clips on our YouTube page as well! Visit GreatGameOrWhat.com to contact the show with your questions, quips and insights. Joy Pop Productions LLC

After watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the impact of coaching and teaching. Tom highlights the path of head coach Nick Sirianni and Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio. Joe explains when he thinks the game turned and when he thought the Eagles were going to win. Turning our attention back to baseball, Tom looks at the timeline for Shohei Ohtani and when we could see him back on the pitching mound. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After watching the Eagles win the Super Bowl, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the impact of coaching and teaching. Tom highlights the path of head coach Nick Sirianni and Defensive Coordinator Vic Fangio. Joe explains when he thinks the game turned and when he thought the Eagles were going to win. Turning our attention back to baseball, Tom looks at the timeline for Shohei Ohtani and when we could see him back on the pitching mound. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss how the Chiefs have had so much success with Patrick Mahomes. Could a team like the Dodgers have similar success year after year? Tom compares the winning in the NFL against how a team has to win in baseball. In other news, MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired after an investigation revealed his connections to gambling. Joe gives his thoughts on betting being so parallel to sports. Plus, Tom wants Joe's opinion on the lack of reading in today's schools and society. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss how the Chiefs have had so much success with Patrick Mahomes. Could a team like the Dodgers have similar success year after year? Tom compares the winning in the NFL against how a team has to win in baseball. In other news, MLB umpire Pat Hoberg was fired after an investigation revealed his connections to gambling. Joe gives his thoughts on betting being so parallel to sports. Plus, Tom wants Joe's opinion on the lack of reading in today's schools and society. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the 100th Baseball Writer's Dinner and the history of the event. The evening highlighted the achievements of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge amongst others. Tom gave out the final award and explains how he ended up sharing the stage with Grimace! We explore a few rule changes going into effect for next season before highlighting some Winter baseball news. Plus, what does Joe think about Pete Carroll coming back to the NFL as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the 100th Baseball Writer's Dinner and the history of the event. The evening highlighted the achievements of Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge amongst others. Tom gave out the final award and explains how he ended up sharing the stage with Grimace! We explore a few rule changes going into effect for next season before highlighting some Winter baseball news. Plus, what does Joe think about Pete Carroll coming back to the NFL as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the three new Hall of Famers. Ichiro wasn't unanimous, but does it matter who didn't vote for him? Tom questions the future of PED users in the HOF and if a hard stance ever changes. We look at the candidates for next season and how voting could play out. Also, the Dodgers add two pitchers and have an embarrassment of riches in the clubhouse! Is it 'good' for baseball? Joe explains how teams have to approach beating the Dodgers' super team. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci discuss the three new Hall of Famers. Ichiro wasn't unanimous, but does it matter who didn't vote for him? Tom questions the future of PED users in the HOF and if a hard stance ever changes. We look at the candidates for next season and how voting could play out. Also, the Dodgers add two pitchers and have an embarrassment of riches in the clubhouse! Is it 'good' for baseball? Joe explains how teams have to approach beating the Dodgers' super team. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the career of Ichiro Suzuki and how his career of hitting singles will put him in the Hall of Fame! Former MLB'er Bubba Thompson is going back to college to play football at South Alabama which takes us to multi-sport athletes and Joe working with Bo Jackson. Joe explains how tough it is to predict a players success, even when they have incredible talent. Plus, Tom remembers the life and career of Felix Mantilla. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci look at the career of Ichiro Suzuki and how his career of hitting singles will put him in the Hall of Fame! Former MLB'er Bubba Thompson is going back to college to play football at South Alabama which takes us to multi-sport athletes and Joe working with Bo Jackson. Joe explains how tough it is to predict a players success, even when they have incredible talent. Plus, Tom remembers the life and career of Felix Mantilla. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Former Cubs pitcher Steve Cishek was a special guest on the latest edition of the Cubs Weekly Podcast. Cishek joined Andy Martínez and talked about his time in Chicago, his career as a whole and what he's up to now. Cishek shared what it was like to play for manager Joe Maddon in his tenure with the Cubs.Later in the pod, Cishek shares an epic story about reliever Pedro Strop during the 2018 playoff hunt and what the righty went through just to pitch. Cishek shared his own story of being available to pitch seemingly every night — he made 150 appearances for the Cubs in his two seasons. He also spoke about what it was like to represent team USA at the World Baseball Classic.

My guest for Episode #291 of the My Favorite Mistake podcast is Trent Clark, CEO of Leadershipity and Founder of Courage Coach LLC. Having spent his adult livelihood among the top 1% producers in sports and business, Trent is dedicated to empowering people to reach their goals, peak performance, and attain their dreams. Episode page with transcript, video, and more. An entrepreneur of 12 companies and longtime Entrepreneur Organization Member, he is best known for being a two-sport Division I Collegiate Athlete and Coaching 12 years in Professional Baseball with three organizations - including three (3) trips to the World Series - working with the Detroit Tigers, two-time American League Champion Cleveland Indians and the 2002 World Champion Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.  He's the author of a new book, Leading Winning Teams: How Teamwork, Motivation, and Strategy Achieve Big League Success, and he's also the host of his podcast, "Winners Find a Way." Trent has worked on staff with famed personalities, coaches, and executives, including Nick Saban, Joe Maddon, Tom Izzo, Mike Scioscia, and my favorite from that list… Sparky Anderson. This episode covers the importance of learning from mistakes, resilience, and the parallels between sports and business leadership. Trent shares impactful lessons from his career, including a pivotal mistake involving contract negotiations that shaped his approach to accountability and preparation. The conversation explores themes such as embracing failure as a stepping stone to growth, the necessity of adaptability in high-pressure environments, and the role of coaching in fostering continuous improvement. Insights on balancing personal and professional commitments, the evolution of strength training in baseball, and cultivating high-performing teams round out a compelling discussion on achieving sustained success through intentional learning and reflection. Questions and Topics: What's your favorite mistake? Are you willing to share what the main promises were that the Angels made verbally but never included in the written contract? Do coaches typically have an agent or a lawyer, or is that something you just handle on your own? How has the thinking evolved about bulking up in baseball? Is it still considered risky, or is it more about how players approach strength training? As a strength and conditioning coach, were you traveling constantly with both the Major League and minor league teams? What was that like for your family life? What can we learn from athletes about bouncing back from mistakes that might apply to entrepreneurship or our own work? You told me you get excited about mistakes—why is that, and how do people respond when you show that enthusiasm?

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore the current state of first base in MLB. Joe describes his 'prototype' first baseman and gives his thoughts on Pete Alonso's future deal moving so slowly. What obstacles could be in the way of Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame chances? Tom highlights a court ruling that could change the landscape of College Baseball. Plus, our yearly look at what the hot cars for 2024 were and what new ride could Joe be adding to his fleet? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci explore the current state of first base in MLB. Joe describes his 'prototype' first baseman and gives his thoughts on Pete Alonso's future deal moving so slowly. What obstacles could be in the way of Billy Wagner's Hall of Fame chances? Tom highlights a court ruling that could change the landscape of College Baseball. Plus, our yearly look at what the hot cars for 2024 were and what new ride could Joe be adding to his fleet? The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Bruce Levine and Judson Richards opened their show by discussing the latest MLB storylines and by pondering if managers receive too much blame when their teams don't play well. Later, former Cubs manager Joe Maddon joined the show to reflect on his Chicago tenure and to discuss pitching development in modern day MLB.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci give 25 reasons to be excited about MLB 2025! Tom highlights some scheduled dates this season including the Mets retiring David Wright's #5. Which milestones will some future Hall of Famers be crossing in 2025? After an exciting start wih the Tokyo Series, Joe gives his thoughts on the coming MLB Speedway Classic at Bristol Motor Speedway. Plus, what players will end 2025 as Hall of Famers? Happy New Year! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci remember the Hall of Fame career of Rickey Henderson. Tom recalls covering Rickey at different times of career while Joe played against him in the minor leagues. After sharing a few of unforgettable stories, Joe talks about managing 'personalities' and how different today's star players are in the game. There's some doubt that a player like Henderson could exist in the current state of baseball and the media. The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of 'The Book of Joe' Podcast, Joe Maddon and Tom Verducci are getting ready for the Holiday season. The Yankees sign Cody Bellinger, how will he fit into their roster makeover? Tom explains a new study on pitching and the increase in injuries. What can teams learn from this latest research? The fixes could be simple, but will all teams follow suit? Plus, Joe and Tom remember their favorite gifts while exploring some actual baseball items available for gifts this season! The Book of Joe Podcast is a production of iHeart Radio. #fsrSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.