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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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14:21

WILL SHOHEI OHTANI BE IN THE DODGERS PLAYOFF ROTATION...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/04

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and this week they talk about their favorite team to win the American League. Ben and Smoltz also discuss what the Los Angeles Dodgers will do with their postseason rotation & if Smoltz ever had an Ah-ha moment like Aroldis Chapman. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:19

HOUSTON ASTROS OR NEW YORK YANKEES FOR TOP AL TEAM,...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/01

Ben Verlander is back with another episode of Flippin' Bats and he is here to discuss the Top 5 teams in the American League. Is it the Houston Astros, Detroit Tigers or someone else? He also talks about Justin Verlander's latest start and Aroldis Chapman's resurgence. Finally, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & Best FanDuel Bets! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:00 JUSTIN VERLANDER06:45 AROLDIS CHAPMAN12:30 TOP AMERICAN LEAGUE TEAMS25:40 MLB POWER RANKINGS30:00 FANDUEL BEST BETS31:35 OUTRO Learn

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18:07

SHOHEI OHTANI OR KYLE SCHWARBER: NL MVP CHAT + MORE...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/29

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss whether or not the National League MVP is Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani's to lose or if Philadelphia Phillies Kyle Schwarber has worked his way into the conversation. They also discuss the American League Cy Young race between Detroit Tigers Tarik Skubal and Boston Red Sox Garrett Crochet & so much more.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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39:53

SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING WOES, DODGERS & PADRES SQUARED...

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2025/08/25

Ben Verlander is back for another episode of Flippin' Bats & the MLB Playoff picture is slowly becoming more and more clear as we get to the end of the season. Will the Los Angeles Dodgers finish 2nd or 6th in the National League? Ben talks about people coming after Shohei Ohtani after he most recent pitching outing against the Colorado Rockies. He also talks about the Baltimore Orioles extending one of their young stars and how it's not the player you think it is. Finally, Ben updates his weekly

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27:50

PHILLIES' WORLD SERIES HOPES IN TROUBLE AFTER ZACK...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/22

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show. This week the guys talk about recent news of a possible MLB expansion and realignment. Is Smoltz in favor of this? They also talk what the Zack Wheeler blood clot news means not only for the Phillies, but the National League playoff picture. Finally, John Smoltz comments on Players Weekend and what his Players Weekend gear would look like if they had it during his era.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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32:11

DODGERS SWEEP PADRES, TOP 3 MLB EXPANSION SITES &...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/18

Ben Verlander recaps the Little League Classic and the Players Weekend. Ben also talks about the Dodgers & Padres rivalry and the Los Angeles Dodgers sweeping the San Diego Padres to regain the lead of the NL West. Then big news out of Rob Manfred and talks about expansion in MLB. Ben talks about his Top 3 sites for MLB expansion. Finally, Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings & FanDuel Best Bets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:16

SHOHEI OHTANI LAWSUIT UPDATE, FAVORITE ICHIRO SUZUKI...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/14

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and this episode they are talking about Smoltz's favorite Ichiro Suzuki story. The story MAY SURPRISE you! They also talk about who Smoltz thinks is going to become the NL West Champion, how many teams from New York are going to make the playoffs and what advice he would give to his younger self. Ben also gives an updates on the lawsuit against Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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35:49

IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE NL MVP & WILL THE NEW YORK...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/12

Ben Verlander is back with another episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, Ben takes a deep dive into the New York Yankees’ stunning free fall in the AL East and asks the big question: Will they even make the playoffs?Ben also talks about Shohei Ohtani and the NL MVP Race. Will Ohtani receive his 4th MVP? He also reveals his Top 5 Greatest “What Ifs” in MLB History — featuring legends like Bo Jackson — updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, and shares his FanDuel Best Bets for the week. Learn more

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13:57

HOUSTON ASTROS AL WEST CHAMPIONS & ARE THE YANKEES A...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/07

Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz for an action-packed episode! The two break down the MLB Speedway Classic, debate whether the New York Yankees are truly a playoff team, and make bold predictions for the AL West race between the Mariners, Astros, and Rangers. Don’t miss Smoltz’s expert insight and hot takes as the postseason picture starts to take shape!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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34:52

MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC RECAP

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2025/08/04

Ben Verlander returns with a brand-new episode of Flippin’ Bats! This week, he breaks down the epic MLB Speedway Classic, where the Reds and Braves faced off at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ben recaps all the best interviews and moments from a wild week in Bristol.Plus, he dives into the Miami Marlins owning the Yankees, gives his knee-jerk reactions to the biggest moves from the MLB Trade Deadline, updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, and shares his FanDuel Best Bets for the week.CHAPTERS:00:00

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18:49

BIGGEST WINNER & LOSER OF THE MLB TRADE DEADLINE WITH...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/02

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to get his thoughts on the MLB Trade Deadline that just past and who he thinks were the biggest winner and loser of the MLB Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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33:47

MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: WINNERS & LOSERS

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/08/01

Ben Verlander is back to recap everything that went down at the MLB Trade Deadline. First off, Carlos Correa is headed back to the Houston Astros and then Ben gives his Top 3 Winners and Losers for the MLB Trade Deadline.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:05 Carlos Correa Back To The Astros05:44 Top 3 Winners From MLB Trade Deadline16:55 Top 3 Losers From MLB Trade Deadline23:49 Detroit Tigers??29:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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40:46

MLB TRADE DEADLINE PREVIEW SPECIAL

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/30

Ben Verlander is back for another episode of Flippin' Bats and the latest MLB news. Ben hits on the recent injury on New York Yankees Aaron Judge and how that affects their playoff push and Trade Deadline moves. He also touches on the five trades that need to happen at the MLB Trade Deadline including a BIG bat heading to the Detroit Tigers. Ben caps off his episode with his best bets for FanDuel & his MLB Power Rankings.CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO09:40 AARON JUDGE INJURY12:40 5 TRADES THAT NEED TO

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14:39

ATLANTA BRAVES TRADE DEADLINE, TOP TEAM IN NATIONAL...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/24

Ben Verlander is back with another edition of Flippin' Bats and he is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week the guys talk about what the Atlanta Braves should do at the MLB Trade Deadline, whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are still the top team in the National League, who the greatest hitter of all time is & more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:24

ARE SHOHEI OHTANI & LOS ANGELES DODGERS STILL...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/21

Ben Verlander and Flippin' Bats are back after the MLB All-Star Break for all of your MLB news needs. First up, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been scuffling of late and with compounding injuries are the Dodgers still the National League favorites? Ben then talks about the season that Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal keeps putting together and also talks about the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Finally, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro04:00 Tarik Skubal12:00 Dodgers Still

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19:45

COULD YOU GET 1 HIT IN 100 AT-BATS AGAINST A MAJOR...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/18

Ben Verlander and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz recap the 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend, including the thrilling swing-off that ended the All-Star Game. Smoltz shares his favorite young pitcher after watching live during the festivities. Plus, Ben asks the viral question: how many hits would a casual fan get in 100 at-bats against a Major League pitcher?Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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19:15

2025 MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP: YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO,...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/16

Ben Verlander breaks down a wild 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta! From the HBCU Swingman Classic with Ken Griffey Jr. to the Futures Game with Tigers prospect Max Clark, Ben takes you behind the scenes of all the action. He also hits the red carpet with Dodgers All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and catches up with 2025 Home Run Derby champ Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners. Don’t miss all the interviews, highlights, and unforgettable moments from an epic weekend in ATL!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:35

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38:44

2025 MLB DRAFT PREVIEW: TOP PROSPECTS, SURPRISES &...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/12

Ben Verlander is back with a brand-new episode of Flippin’ Bats — and it’s all about the 2025 MLB Draft! Ben breaks down the biggest storylines heading into draft day, including Corona High School’s unprecedented FOUR prospects in the Top 150, who could go No. 1 overall, and much more. Plus, Ben reacts to the latest MLB Mock Draft and reveals his own Top 10 picks in a must-see mock draft segment. Don’t miss it!Chapters:00:00 Intro04:40 Top MLB Draft Storylines12:00 MLB's Latest Mock Draft16:45

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8:43

WILD MLB STORIES + ALL-STAR GAME WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/10

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to share some of the wildest stories in baseball! Smoltz reveals the craziest walk-off moment he’s ever experienced and an unbelievable story from the family section while playing on the road. Plus, he takes us back to his first MLB All-Star Game, including the iconic moment he faced Bo Jackson! Don’t miss these legendary baseball tales just in time for the 2024 MLB All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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41:55

MLB ALL-STAR GAME SNUBS, AL MVP FAVORITES & NATIONALS...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/07/07

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters are out—and fans are not happy. Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest All-Star snubs, spotlights the tight AL MVP race between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh, and we dive into the Washington Nationals' shake-up as they clean house ahead of the trade deadline & MLB Draft. Also, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings!Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 MLB All-Star Game Snubs13:40 AL MVP Race21:00 Nationals Clean House30:00 MLB Power

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