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.

Alonso has seen his power against high-velocity pitches return after an offseason adjustment.

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MLB’s Most-Improved Hitters: What’s Behind Their Early Season Success?

Skenes is part of a growing trend of pitchers focusing on power breaking balls over traditional curveballs.

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Despite Torpedo Bat Frenzy, Pitchers Still Rule MLB

The Blue Jays are reportedly committing $500 million to their star first baseman.

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With Vlad Guerrero Jr. Extension, Blue Jays Recognize the Value of a Homegrown Star

Devers recovered from shoulder injuries and was moved off third base this offseason, but his problems at the plate appear to be caused by poor mechanics.

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Rafael Devers’s Historic Struggles Come Down to One Issue

Andrew McCutchen (22) is one of only two Pirates players over the age of 33.

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You’re Not Getting Any Younger: Why Is MLB Relying Less on Veteran Players?

Players under 25 are thriving like never before, leaving baseball’s elder statesmen out in the cold.

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Queens Gambit: How the Mets Stole Juan Soto From The Yankees

The Mets are eternal underdogs, but the franchise vibes are changing, thanks to a billionaire owner who bleeds orange and blue.

Freeman brought to mind a certain famous statue when he got a fastball on the inner half and launched a walk-off grand slam in Game 1 of the World Series.

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Freddie Freeman Defined Strength for the Title-Winning Dodgers

As he coped with his son’s illness and his own injuries, the Dodgers first baseman displayed resilience (and a knack for looking for the right pitch) in a historic World Series performance.

After winning the World Series two seasons ago, the Rangers took a dip in 2024, but seem poised to get back to their winning ways this year.

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Five MLB Teams Ready to Make Surprise Playoff Runs in 2025

For nearly two straight decades, one or more teams have put together a loser-to-postseason turnaround. Which clubs could pull it off this season?

The clock is ticking on the Phillies' chances to make a World Series run with their current core of All-Stars.

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Thirty Questions for Opening Day: What Can Make or Break Each MLB Team?

As most of the league kicks off the season this week, here's a look at some of the biggest concerns—and hopes—for each ball club.

Plagued by injuries, Javier Báez recorded one of worst OBPs in Tigers history last season.

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How Teams Addressed the Biggest Weaknesses in Baseball

The White Sox had three positions with the lowest OPS+ in the big leagues last year. But how did Chicago, and other clubs, attempt to fix their problems?

Ohtani recently ramped down his bullpen sessions but may return to competitive pitching in May or June.

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Exclusive: Shohei Ohtani Opens Up About Tokyo Series, 2025 MLB Season

Ohtani spoke with SI to promote becoming the first baseball player to join the Fortnite Icon Series.

Scherzer says that MLB should institute rules that incentivizes teams to not pull their starting pitchers early.

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To Save Starting Pitching, Max Scherzer Thinks It's Time for Radical Change

In the last decade, starting pitchers have suffered more injuries and become more disposable. But a three-time Cy Young winner says MLB should start "upping the rules."

Sasaki possesses an excellent four-seamer, split-finger combo.

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MLB Hitters Should Already Fear Roki Sasaki

After signing a three-year, $38 million deal with the Mets, Clay Holmes will transition from the bullpen to the rotation.

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Mets Relying on Last Season's Blown Saves Leader to Save Banged-Up Starting Rotation

Leiter, the No. 2 pick of the 2021 draft, mostly struggled in nine MLB games last year but looks better this spring.

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Eight Pitchers With Newfound Stuff in Spring Training

Ohtani is on track to toe the rubber in game action in May.