Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander Podcast

Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats!

  1. 2 DAYS AGO

    SHOHEI OHTANI 60/60 CLUB, ASTROS CLOSE TO AL WEST TITLE, PLAYOFF RACES & MORE

    Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL West lead. Ben breaks down his MLB Power Rankings and answers from fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    40 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    LOS ANGELES DODGERS' & SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS, NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RACE & MORE

    Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss the ongoing pitching woes facing the Los Angeles Dodgers & the rumors that Shohei Ohtani could possibly pitch this postseason. They also discuss which National League Rookie Smoltz would start a franchise with between Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio. Then, they talk about when guys like Luis Arraez will get the appreciation they deserve after Arraez went 170 ABs without striking out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    12 min

  3. 6 DAYS AGO

    SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST PLAYER TO JOIN 50/50 CLUB AFTER AN EPIC PERFORMANCE

    Ben Verlander hops on to do an emergency podcast after the greatest single game performance gets Shohei Ohtani into the 50/50 club. Ohtani went 6 for 6 with 3 home runs, 10 RBI, 2 stolen bases and just barely missed hitting for the cycle as well. Ben recaps Ohtani's epic first season with the Dodgers, his single game performance, where the home run ball is and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    24 min

  4. 17 SEPT

    SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING IN 2024, DODGERS' INJURY WOES & NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RACE

    Ben Verlander takes a deep look at the Los Angeles Dodgers after news came out that it is unlikely that Tyler Glasnow will pitch again in 2024 and where that leaves the Dodgers heading into the playoffs. Ben also talks about a rumor that Shohei Ohtani could pitching in the playoffs this year. He also answers some fan questions, discusses who he would rather start a franchise with: Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio or Paul Skenes & breaks down his MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    38 min

  5. 14 SEPT

    HOUSTON ASTROS' POSTSEASON ROTATION, WORLD SERIES HOPEFULS & SMOLTZ ALMOST SIGNING WITH THE PHILLIES

    Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz and they discuss what the Houston Astros should do with Justin Verlander and the playoff rotation. Smoltz gives insights into a similar situation in his career. They also talk about World Series hopefuls and who is best suited for October. Finally, Ben asks Smoltz about the story of how he almost signed with the Philadelphia Phillies & how golf memberships may have been a part of the pitch. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    15 min

  6. 10 SEPT

    SHOHEI OHTANI 50/50 UPDATE, HOUSTON ASTROS' PLAYOFF ROTATION, CHRIS SALE'S 2024 SEASON & MORE

    Ben Verlander discusses another eventful week in Major League Baseball. This week Ben discusses Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of a 50 home run, 50 stolen base season. He also discusses what the Houston Astros' will look to do with their playoff rotation and where Justin Verlander falls in their plans. He then talks about the magical season from Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale and where not only the Braves' would be without him, but where the Boston Red Sox would be if they had kept him. Sale is on track to win his 1st Cy Young and possibly his 1st MLB Triple Crown. Ben also touches on the New York Mets & Detroit Tigers playoff hopes and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    28 min

  7. 7 SEPT

    ATLANTA BRAVES OR NEW YORK METS, HOUSTON ASTROS AND KYLE TUCKER UPDATE & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smotlz to discuss the latest update from the Houston Astros on Kyle Tucker's injury, which has now been announced as a shin fracture. They also discuss who Smoltz thinks is going to claim the last NL Wildcard spot between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    14 min

  8. 4 SEPT

    HOUSTON ASTROS' KYLE TUCKER INJURY NEWS, SHOHEI OHTANI VS FRANCISCO LINDOR & MORE

    Ben Verlander talks about the news that Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker did indeed have a shin fracture. He also talks about the NL MVP race and whether or not New York Mets' Francisco Lindor can actually challenge Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP Race. Ben also discusses the New York Yankees' decision to not promote Jasson Dominguez and he also takes a look into the potential MLB Playoff matchups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

    29 min
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Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats!

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