Bat Flips And Nerds

Bat Flips & Nerds
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A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world. Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.

  1. SEP 12

    Episode 381 - Creating a Baseball Mount Rushmore

    John, Rob and Ben get together for a new pod, talking British baseball success, ESPN purchase of MLB.TV and then creating their baseball 'Mt Rushmore', based on some pretty loose historical analysis of American presidents... 00:00-03:05 - Intro 03:06-12:15 - British Baseball corner 12:16-20:08 - ESPN and Aroldis Chapman 20:09-01:02:45 - Baseball Mt Rushmore 01:02:46-01:03:45 - Outro

    1h 4m

  2. AUG 15

    Episode 380 - Gotta Beat 'Em All

    Ben, Darius and Rob join forces to talk through each of the current postseason contenders and their level of confidence... with a pokemon twist. 00:00-01:40 - Intro 01:41-06:40 - Hackney Bridge chat 06:41-11:09 - Ray S and Segway chat 11:10-13:50 - GB U23s win the Euros 13:51-57:45 - The AL Contenders 57:46-01:27:21 - The NL Contenders 01:27:21-01:29:40 - Outro

    1h 27m

  3. JUL 4

    Episode 379 - MLB Pubs and All-Star Snubs

    Ben, Rob and John hop on the microphones to discuss MLB's announcement of a Hackney Bridge takeover event in August and the teams we could be seeing on our shores in 2026. They then dive into discussion of All-Star selections, the greatness of Tarik Skubal and which teams ought to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline! 00:00-01:45: Intro 01:45-19:00: MLB London chatter 19:01-27:55: All-Star Game snubs 27:56-36:33: Tarik Skubal is good 36:34-52:20: You buying or selling? 52:21-01:02:35: Erie Seawolves, Wander Franco and outro

    1h 3m

  4. JUN 20

    Episode 378 - UNTIL MONEY DO US PART

    In this episode of Bat Flips and Nerds, host Ben is joined by Rob and Russell to discuss the recent Rafael Devers trade from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants, the implications of this trade, and the ongoing performance of various MLB teams. The conversation also covers Rob's recent trip to San Diego, the experience at Steinbrenner Field, and the return of Shohei Ohtani to pitching. The hosts share their thoughts on the unpredictable nature of the AL Central and the quirks of baseball fandom.

    53 min

  5. MAY 23

    Episode 377 - The 2025 All-Breakout All-Stars

    Russell, Darius and Ben hop on the microphones to briefly chat latest MLB news before sinking their teeth into a discussion around the breakout stars at each position so far in the 2025 season. There are shoutouts for multiple Tigers, a high-flying Cub and.. dear god.. two separate Rockies players?! 00:00-05:57 - Intro and latest MLB news 05:58-14:20 - Catchers 14:21-21:56 - First Basemen 21:57-29:13 - Second Basemen 29:14-32:53 - Third Basemen 32:54-37:51 - Shortstops 37:52-57:09 - Outfielders 57:10-01:06:40 - Pitchers 01:06:41-01:12:06 - Disappointments and outro

    1h 12m

  6. MAY 16

    Episode 376 - TALES FROM THE EAST & WEST COAST

    In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, Russell, John and Ben discuss various topics in baseball, including the ongoing situation with Raphael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, the surprising revelation that the Pope is a Chicago White Sox fan, and the recent firing of Rockies manager Bud Black. They also share their experiences watching baseball on the West Coast, the excitement of college baseball, and the latest player injuries. The episode concludes with a segment on the highs and lows of the week in baseball, and the controversial reinstatement of Pete Rose.

    1h 11m

  7. MAY 10

    Episode 375 - Ranking The Top 10 Players in Baseball

    Ben and Darius are joined by Nick of LA Angels UK, Halfway Around the Halo and MLB UK Clubhouse to breakdown the top 10 players in Major League Baseball! The trio also discuss some hot teams (Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals) and some not-so-hot teams (Angels, Rockies, Orioles) as well as the latest news from across the game. 00:00-01:55: Intro 01:56-04:27: GB Baseball hire of Brad Marcelino 04:28-07:17: Pirates fire Derek Shelton 07:18-13:31: The Rafael Devers Discourse 13:32-26:28: Good Baseball Teams - Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals 26:29-42:01: Bad Baseball Teams - Angels, Rockies, Orioles 42:02-01:13:35: Ranking MLB's Top 10 Players 01:13:35-01:15:49: Outro

    1h 16m

  8. APR 18

    Episode 374 - New Ballpark Food Draft

    The guys mark a very unusual Jackie Robinson day in Major League Baseball before reflecting on the disaster zones that are the AL Central and NL Central and the bin fire Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox. Come for the baseball, stay for the incredibly strong food opinions.

    1h 20m
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A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world. Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.

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  • Creator
    Bat Flips & Nerds
  • Years Active
    2016 - 2025
  • Episodes
    417
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Bat Flips & Nerds
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