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.

Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge dazzled in 2024 to capture their third and second MVP Awards, respectively.

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Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge Enter the Annals As Unanimous MVP Outliers

Skenes is just the second Pirate to be named Rookie of the Year, joining Jason Bay (2004).

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Paul Skenes Is the Last, Great Hope for Workhorse Aces

Sasaki is expected to be one of the biggest draws in free agency this winter.

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What to Expect From Japanese Pitcher Roki Sasaki in MLB

Yamamoto allowed just one run and one hit over 6 1/3 innings in his Game 2 start.

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Six Lessons to Learn From the Dodgers’ World Series Win

Buehler finished off the Yankees on one day of rest.

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Backed Into a Corner, Dodgers Call on Unlikely Hero to Complete Historic Comeback

Los Angeles had burned through its trusted bullpen arms with three outs to go in Game 5 to clinch the World Series. An unlikely hero emptied the tank to bring home the title.

Weaver has a 1.93 ERA with 15 strikeouts and one walk in 14 postseason innings.

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Luke Weaver Shuts Down Dodgers in Game 4 to Continue Improbable Rise

The Yankees’ 31-year-old closer seemed to be nearing the end of his MLB career last year. A change he kept secret from the team over the offseason turned him into an elite reliever.

Freeman’s two-run homer during Game 3 ensured the Dodgers struck first once again against the Yankees.

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Hang Freddie Freeman’s Swing in the Louvre (or the Hall of Fame)

Freeman’s one-of-a-kind hitting motion will one day earn him a bust in Cooperstown, and will likely win the Dodgers the 2024 World Series. Even his teammates aren’t sure how he does it.

Aaron Judge struck out three times in Game 2 of the World Series.

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Aaron Judge's Slump That Shall Not Be Named Risks Dragging Down Yankees

The New York captain's postseason struggles have only continued in the World Series, posing a serious threat to the Bronx Bombers' title hopes.

Gibson reacts to hitting a walk-off home run in Game 1 of the 1988 World Series against the Oakland A's.

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Kirk Gibson Recalls 1988 World Series Home Run After Freddie Freeman's Heroics

Gibson spoke with SI's Tom Verducci about the similarities between his famous Game 1 homer and Freeman's: "Freddie has no clue yet what it means to the game and the history of the game."

Cortes made just his second relief appearance of the season on Friday.

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Nestor Cortes Left to Digest Loss After Aaron Boone’s Questionable Game 1 Move

The Yankees pitcher hadn’t appeared in a game since Sept. 18 yet was called upon by his manager to face the heart of the Dodgers’ order with Game 1 of the World Series on the line.

Treinen is one of the Dodgers’ best options to face the Yankees’ superstar sluggers during late-game situations.

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The Nine Keys That Will Decide the 2024 World Series

Here’s a deep dive into the players and strategies that will prove critical to the Dodgers and Yankees during the Fall Classic.

Valenzuela grew the game of baseball in Latin America, and specifically Mexico, like no one else.

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Fernando Valenzuela’s Immediate MLB Success Gave Way to a Lasting Legacy

The Dodgers legend who died Tuesday became an instant phenomenon during his legendary 1981 campaign, creating lifelong baseball fans in Los Angeles, Latin America and beyond.

Roberts led the Dodgers to their fourth pennant in eight seasons.

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Dave Roberts Further Vindicated by Dodgers’ Latest National League Pennant

Alonso kickstarted the Mets' offense with a three-run home run in the first inning of Saturday's Game 5.

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Pete Alonso's Promptly Timed Power Is Keeping the Backyard Baseball Mets Afloat

Ohtani has shown a new, more passionate side to his game this postseason.

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Shohei Ohtani Is Reveling in Excellence on Baseball’s Biggest Stage

Ohtani (17) continued his improbable run of hits with runners in scoring position in Game 3.