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Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander

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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11:07

ARE THE NEW YORK YANKEES GOOD ENOUGH, BEST TEAM...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/24

Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to discuss whether or not Juan Soto and Aaron Judge make the New York Yankees good enough for the postseason or will their bullpen woes haunt them? They also discuss the proposed six inning minimum rule for starting pitchers and which team put themselves into another tier post MLB trade deadline & moreLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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24:45

WILL THE PIRATES' SHUT DOWN PAUL SKENES, TARIK...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/20

Ben Verlander discusses whether or not the Pittsburgh Pirates' will shut down Paul Skenes with their playoff hopes dwindling. He also comments on the proposed six-inning rule for starting pitchers and how he thinks Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal might just win the AL Cy Young. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings and more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:13

RED HOT NL WEST RACE, PADRES' JACKSON MERRILL VS...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/17

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to Flippin' Bats. They discuss the red hot NL West Race where the San Diego Padres and Arizona Diamondbacks are just 3 games behind the Los Angeles Dodgers. Ben and John also talk about the National League Rookie of the Year race that has heated up after San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill had a RED HOT last two weeks. Then, Ben and John talked about The haunted Pfister Hotel in Milwaukee where Smoltz will be this weekend. Learn more about your ad

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30:09

NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RACE: PAUL SKENES VS JACKSON...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/13

Ben Verlander discusses the National League Rookie of the Year Race between Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes and San Diego Padres' Jackson Merrill after Merrill's monster week. Ben also looks at the NL West as the Arizona Diamondbacks and San Diego Padres have cut into the Los Angeles Dodgers' division lead. Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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12:26

NL MVP RACE: SHOHEI OHTANI VS KETEL MARTE, BRAVES'...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/10

Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to discuss the Atlanta Braves' struggles during the 2nd half and if it's time to worry about the playoffs. Ben and Smoltz also talk about the NL MVP Race with Ketel Marte's hot streak and whether or not Shohei Ohtani not playing defense will hurt him in voting & more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:29

SHOHEI OHTANI REACHES 30/30, WILD AL MVP RACE, MLB...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/06

Ben Verlander gets you caught up on all the latest MLB news including the 1st home run for Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday, the Chicago White Sox losing 20 straight games and the no-hitter by San Francisco Giants' Blake Snell. Ben also discusses one of the wildest AL MVP races between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Juan Soto, Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt. Jr. All four players are projected for 10+ fWAR seasons and from 2005 to 2023 there were only four

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16:39

MLB TRADE DEADLINE RECAP WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/08/03

Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to recap the MLB Trade Deadline. Smoltz gives his pick for the winner & loser of the MLB Trade Deadline as well as what he thinks was and will be the most impactful trade.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:46

MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: TOP 3 WINNERS & LOSERS

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/31

Ben Verlander breaks down the electric MLB Trade Deadline and gives his Top 3 Winners & Losers. The Los Angeles Dodgers make the list for getting players to fill some of their holes & the Detroit Tigers find themselves on the list for all the wrong reasons. Who are your winners and losers?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:39

HOUSTON ASTROS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS SERIES, TOP 3...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/30

Ben Verlander recaps the big weekend series between the Houston Astros & the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also breaks down his Top 3 trades so far heading into the trade deadline including Jazz Chisholm Jr to the New York Yankees. Ben also outlines three team he feels need to moves and he updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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15:29

CHICAGO CUBS SELLING, DETROIT TIGERS MOVING TARIK...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/27

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss the Hall of Fame weekend, whether or not the Chicago Cubs should be sellers at the deadline and whether or not the Detroit Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:49

HOUSTON ASTROS BACK IN FIRST, BRAVES' INJURY BUG,...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/23

Ben Verlander updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings with a new team cracking the Top 10. Ben discusses the RED HOT Houston Astros a top the AL West, while the Seattle Mariners continue to slide with their abysmal offense. Ben also talks about what both teams need to do at the trade deadline. Ben gives his opinion on why the Detroit Tigers need to keep & extend Tarik Skubal after rumors of teams looking to trade for the Tigers' ace & more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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45:51

MLB ALL-STAR WEEK RECAP: OHTANI'S HOMER, PAUL SKENES'...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/18

Ben Verlander recaps his trip to MLB All-Star Week in Dallas, Texas. Ben talks about the infamous National Anthem, the wild home run derby, Paul Skenes' outing, Shohei Ohtani's home run and more. Ben also welcomes in Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss his takeaways from the All-Star Game, what he saw from Paul Skenes, his one bold prediction for the second half and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:59

MLB ALL-STAR GAME TOP THINGS TO WATCH, 1ST HALF...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/16

Ben Verlander discusses his Top 3 things to watch for at this year's MLB All-Star Game including how many stolen bases Elly De La Cruz will get, will Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and more. Ben also discusses some of the most surprising storylines from the first half including Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López, the Texas Rangers & more. Finally, Ben gives his final MLB Power Rankings of the 1st half.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:18

ATLANTA BRAVES' WOES, ALL-STAR GAME VOTING, MEMORIES...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/13

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show. Ben and John discuss the Atlanta Braves' troubles after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider for the year. They also discuss whether or not the MLB needs to change the All-Star game voting process and Smoltz gives his favorite All-Star Game memory. Smoltz also discusses Nolan Ryan and what it was like watching him pitch and more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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54:57

MLB ALL-STAR SNUBS & SURPRISES, SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST TO...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/09

Ben Verlander brings you everything MLB All-Star Game related after the American League & National League rosters were announced and he gives his Top 3 snubs and surprises. Ben also breaks down the big New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox series this past weekend where the Red Sox continue to stay hot and the Yankees continue to struggle. Ben talks about Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player this season to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Ohtani had 20 stolen bases all

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14:57

SATURDAYS WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/06

Ben Verlander welcomes back Atlanta Braves legend & MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to Flippin' Bats. Ben and John discuss a loaded AL MVP race and who is currently in the lead. They also discuss whether or not Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes should be an MLB All-Star and what the Chicago Cubs & Toronto Blue Jays should do at the trade deadline after lackluster starts to the season. Smoltz also gives his favorite Willie Mays story.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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35:35

SHOHEI OHTANI ON FIRE, HOUSTON ASTROS ARE BACK, CUBS'...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/07/02

Ben Verlander discusses the new MLB Home Run Derby rules for 2024, Bobby Bonilla day and what the Chicago Cubs need to do at the trade deadline. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, talks about Shohei Ohtani's incredible two week stretch, and whether or not the Houston Astros are officially back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:16

PHILLIES & YANKEES BATTLE IT OUT IN MLB POWER...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/06/25

Ben Verlander gives you his updated MLB Power Rankings with the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees battling it out for the top spot. Ben also gives his Top 3 most surprising & disappointing teams with the Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees and Houston Astros making those lists. Ben answers some fan questions & more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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28:18

BALTIMORE ORIOLES LEGEND CAL RIPKEN JR.

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/06/18

Ben Verlander welcomes Baltimore Orioles legend and MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. back to the show. Ben and Cal talk about Gunnar Henderson and his ceiling as well as how last year's postseason birth will help the Orioles this season. They also discuss the Orioles' new ownership, how wild it is that Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts is playing shortstop, what Cal saw in Jackson Holliday's debut & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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14:51

IS THE NEW YORK YANKEES’ DUO OF JUAN SOTO & AARON...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2024/06/08

Ben Verlander welcomes Atlanta Braves' legend John Smoltz back to Flippin' Bats for another edition of 'Saturdays with John Smoltz'. Ben and Smoltz discuss if the combo of Juan Soto and Aaron Judge is the best 1-2 punch of all-time, share some early thoughts on the upcoming trade deadline and Smoltz shares his favorite David Justice stories.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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