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Tom Verducci

Tom Verducci

Joined: Sep 17, 2010

Tom Verducci is a senior writer for Sports Illustrated who has covered Major League Baseball since 1981. He also serves as an analyst for FOX Sports and the MLB Network; is a New York Times best-selling author; and cohosts The Book of Joe podcast with Joe Maddon. A five-time Emmy Award winner across three categories (studio analyst, reporter, short form writing) and nominated in a fourth (game analyst), he is a three-time National Sportswriter of the Year winner, two-time National Magazine Award finalist, and a Penn State Distinguished Alumnus Award recipient. Verducci is a member of the National Sports Media Hall of Fame, Baseball Writers Association of America (including past New York chapter chairman) and a Baseball Hall of Fame voter since 1993. He also is the only writer to be a game analyst for World Series telecasts. He lives in New Jersey with his wife, with whom he has two children.

MLB

Joey Votto Cracked the Code of Hitting

Over the course of his 17-year career, the future Hall of Famer bested pitchers more frequently than almost any other player.

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Shildt (right) has helped institute a successful 1980s-style hitting approach in San Diego.
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How the Padres Went Back in Time to Build a Playoff Team

San Diego’s manager and hitting coach have reconnected after four decades apart, building an old-school hitting machine ready to win in October.

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Buehler allowed three hits and four walks in 3 1/3 innings against the Brewers on Wednesday in his first start since June.
MLB

Walker Buehler’s Return Emblematic of Messy Recoveries From Tommy John Surgery

The Dodgers’ former ace still hasn’t found his peak form two years after he underwent the infamous elbow procedure, and he’s far from alone.

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The Yankees may need to adjust their lineup if they want to get the most out of Judge.
MLB

Eight Reasons Why Aaron Judge Should Lead Off for the Yankees

It’s time for New York manager Aaron Boone to make a change and maximize his lineup.

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Judge has taken his plate discipline and production level to new heights this season.
MLB

Aaron Judge Is Somehow Better Than He Has Ever Been

The Yankees slugger has virtually no weakness at the plate, and he appears to only be improving.

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Snell throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Oracle Park.
MLB

Blake Snell, Tarik Skubal and the Biggest Story Lines Ahead of MLB's Trade Deadline

A flurry of deals have already transpired ahead of baseball's biggest moving day. Here's what to expect as Tuesday's trade deadline looms large.

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With a 3.07 ERA and 157 strikeouts, Crochet is one of the most coveted arms at the deadline.
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Six MLB Teams That Will Most Impact the Trade Deadline and Postseason Race

With baseball’s trade deadline fast approaching, clubs have limited time to shore up their rosters before October. Who will make a blockbuster deal?

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Skubal may be the biggest name to move at the trade deadline.
MLB

Tigers All-Star Tarik Skubal May Be the Answer for Dodgers, Orioles at Trade Deadline

The lefty could spark a bidding war as teams look to make a run this October, but will Detroit be tempted to part with its ace?

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Pirates rookie Skenes was named to the NL All-Star roster Sunday.
MLB

How a Drastic Change in Pitching Mechanics Shaped the 2024 All-Star Rosters

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Judge has crushed 31 home runs off 29 different pitchers this season.
MLB

The Seven Ways Aaron Judge Is Breaking Baseball

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Henderson (left) has joined MLB’s elite this season.
MLB

Picking MLB First-Time All-Stars: Red Sox, Padres Standouts Lead the Way

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Rickwood Field, America’s oldest ballpark, turns 114 years old in July.
MLB

Willie Mays’s Presence Looms Large Over Rickwood

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