Tom Verducci
Sports Illustrated
Hillsborough, NJ, United States
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Past articles by Tom:
Five MLB Stars Looking to Bounce Back (And Whether They Can Do It)
SI’s Tom Verducci breaks down the chances that these former sluggers can return to form. → Read More
Why the Dodgers Are Mostly Sitting Out the Free Agent Frenzy
Why did the most successful regular-season team of the last decade with seemingly infinite financial resources sit out the hottest free-agent market in years? → Read More
McGriff’s Validation Contrasted by Condemnation of Bonds, Clemens
A Hall of Fame committee comprised mostly of baseball executives and players made clear the type of player they do and do not want in Cooperstown. → Read More
How Banning Infield Shifts Will Change MLB
Expect to see changes, all of them for the better, but not drastic ones. Here are the 10 things to know about how the new rule will impact baseball next season. → Read More
The Astros Are World Series Champions—No Asterisk Needed
Houston and Dusty Baker have won their World Series title, thoroughly and convincingly. The win over the Phillies was an emphatic one. No questions needed. → Read More
San Diego Saved by the Unlikeliest of Pitches From the Unlikeliest Hero
The Padres won a nailbiter of a Game 2 against the Dodgers thanks to a heroic effort from their bullpen—most notably, a 31-year-old rookie reliever. → Read More
Dave Roberts Unveils the Dodgers’ Unorthodox Bullpen Blueprint
Manager Dave Roberts has made operating without a closer an advantage for baseball’s best team. → Read More
Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani MVP Race Is on a Historic Track
It’s Aaron Judge vs. Shohei Ohtani, and you can’t really go wrong with either choice. → Read More
The Science Behind the Rise of the Slider
Increasing usage of MLB’s most popular breaking ball has revitalized the pitching careers of stars and journeymen alike—and made life much harder on hitters. → Read More
The Phillies Had to Fire Joe Girardi (Even Though He Isn’t Solely to Blame)
Despite their payroll, the Phillies weren’t going to win without a reliable defense and bullpen. Girardi didn’t create their problems, but he did add to them. → Read More
What Is Pitching in 2022? It’s Padres Ace Yu Darvish, the King of Spin
Want to understand why batting averages are down? Take a look at the King of Spin. → Read More
The Yankees Can’t Replace Aaron Judge. That’s Why He’s Going to Free Agency.
It’s true that he’s risking a lot of money by his choosing free agency. New York is, too. → Read More
The Path to a New CBA: Trade Economics for Rule Changes
MLB wants to restrict shifts and implement a pitch clock. The players want to further raise the Competitive Balance Tax. Let’s use that to make a deal. → Read More
This Is Baseball’s Most Important Weekend in Two Decades
MLB and the MLBPA remain far apart on many key issues, such as the competitive balance tax and arbitration. Will they make a deal to avoid delaying Opening Day? → Read More
MLB, MLBPA to Meet Again Monday With Little Hope for Quick Resolution
MLB and the MLBPA are scheduled to meet again Monday after Thursday’s session underscored the gulf between the sides and the paucity of actual negotiating. → Read More
Elite Defense Is Killing Ground Balls
The Braves’ World Series win was paved by hitting fewer ground balls than any team. Chasing home runs is an MLB trend because defenses are better than ever. → Read More
Tom Verducci’s Hall of Fame Ballot: Curt Schilling Gets Vote Again in Final Year of Eligibility
Two Red Sox postseason legends are among the five players. → Read More
Four Hired Horsemen Leading the Charge for Atlanta
Jorge Soler, Adam Duvall, Eddie Rosario and Joc Pederson—all outfielders acquired by Atlanta in July—were all over the Braves' World Series-opening win. → Read More
White Sox Win a Weird One to Show Their Potential
Chicago's Game 3 victory over Houston produced a bunch of historical oddities that indicate how this series could turn around. → Read More
Welcome to the Updated Version of Playoff Baseball
This postseason has all the makings of a blockbuster, starting with Tuesday’s win-or-go-home AL wild-card game between the Yankees and Red Sox at Fenway Park. → Read More