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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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44:13

WORLD SERIES PREVIEW: LOS ANGELES DODGERS VS TORONTO...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/22

It is finally here - The World Series!! We've waited all year for this moment and it is going to be the Los Angeles Dodgers against the Toronto Blue Jays. The Jays making it back for the first time since 1993. Ben Verlander is back to break down each teams strengths, weaknesses and gives his 2025 World Series Prediction. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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37:33

THE TORONTO BLUE JAYS WIN ALCS GAME 7 AND ARE HEADING...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/21

After a WILD Game 7 of the ALCS the Toronto Blue Jays are heading to their first World Series since 1993. Breaking down the ALCS Game 7, the Shohei Ohtani Game, and talking Blue Jays/Dodgers World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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18:09

DODGERS & MARINERS LOOKING TO SWEEP & GREATEST...

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2025/10/15

Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to discuss what he is seeing in the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. Will the Mariners and Dodgers sweep the ALCS & NLCS? Ben and Smoltz also discuss who is the greatest postseason rotation of all time & more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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31:49

MARINERS STUN IN ALDS & ALCS GAME 1 + DODGERS vs...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/13

Ben Verlander is back to recap the Seattle Mariners stellar last couple of days including winning Game 5 of the ALDS in a 15 inning classic and then going on to win Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays after exhausting most of their pitching in Game 5 of the ALDS. Ben also previews the Los Angeles Dodgers vs Milwaukee Brewers NLCS and the stunning news out of San Diego as Padres manager Mike Shildt has retired.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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25:46

Yankees Season OVER Blue Jays Advance to ALCS,...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/09

Ben Verlander and John Smoltz talk through a WILD ALDS series between the Yankees and Blue Jays and dive into the other LDS series'. How are the Phillies able to keep Shohei Ohtani quiet? Will the Tigers or Mariners win Game 5?Chapters: 00:00 Welcome 03:23 Blue Jays defeat Yankees 08:02 What Went Wrong for NYY 09:45 Tigers vs Mariners Game 5 11:15 Phillies vs Dodgers 14:17 Ohtani quiet against Phillies 15:30 Teams Using An Opener 22:10 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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49:04

DODGERS & BREWERS ONE AWAY FROM ADVANCING + MARINERS...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/07

All the ALDS & NLDS have played two games and the Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers is the only series tied 1-1. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays are all just one game away from advancing to the NLCS & ALCS. Ben Verlander is back to recap all the series so far and preview the Game 3's for the Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners, New York Yankees & Toronto Blue Jays. Playoff baseball is back! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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42:50

YANKEES DOWN RED SOX, CUBS ADVANCE + FULL ALDS & NLDS...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/03

Ben Verlander is here for all your Wild Card Recap needs! Ben also ranks his Top 5 performers from the Wild Card rounds. He then previews every series from the ALDS & NLDS including the Los Angeles Dodgers battle against the Philadelphia Phillies.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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23:56

MLB WILD CARD RECAP + PHILLIES VS DODGERS WITH JOHN...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/10/03

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to recap the Wild Card Series and what was the biggest surprise so far this postseason. Ben and John also talk about the Los Angeles Dodgers Roki Sasaki and their upcoming series with the Philadelphia Phillies & More. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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47:43

WORLD SERIES PREDICTIONS, SHOHEI OHTANI 4-TIME MVP &...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/29

The MLB Regular Season has finally come to a close and what a final week it was to wrap things up! The Detroit Tigers lost the division to the Cleveland Guardians, the Toronto Blue Jays won the division over the New York Yankees and the New York Mets collapsed so that the Cincinnati Reds could make the playoffs. Ben also talks about the possibility of Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani winning a third straight MVP and fourth overall. Ben also breaks down each postseason series and gives his World

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20:05

AL MVP: AARON JUDGE OR CAL RALEIGH, DETROIT TIGERS...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/25

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and this week they discuss what is going on with the Detroit Tigers. Plus, they also talk about the American League MVP Race between New York Yankees Aaron Judge and Seattle Mariners Cal Raleigh. Finally, they talk about the news that the ABS System will be coming to MLB in 2026 and what are Smoltz's thoughts on that. Ben also talks about Los Angeles Dodgers Shohei Ohtani reaching his 100th start on the mound.Learn more about

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39:05

ASTROS, MARINERS, METS, REDS, TIGERS: WHO MAKES THE...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/22

We're down to the final week of the MLB Regular Season and there are a TON of teams still fighting for their MLB Postseason birth. Ben Verlander is ready to break down the chaos that is the American League race. The Cleveland Guardians are the hottest team in MLB and are currently one game back of the Detroit Tigers in the American League Central & are also tied with the Houston Astros for the final Wild Card spot. The Seattle Mariners, Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox, Cleveland Guardians and Houston

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34:53

SHOHEI OHTANI'S EPIC SEASON CONTINUES, ASTROS INJURY...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/18

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss all the latest news in MLB. This week the guys discuss the Houston Astros and how they will have to survive another injury as Yordan Alvarez goes down with a severe ankle sprain. They also discuss the excellent season that Shohei Ohtani continues to have after an stellar outing on the mound and hitting his 50th home run against the Philadelphia Phillies. Finally, they discuss Justin Verlander reaching 20 years of

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38:57

TOP 5 WORLD SERIES CONTENDERS, ASTROS OR MARINERS &...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/15

Ben Verlander is back with another new episode of Flippin' Bats. This episode we're talking Top 5 World Series Contenders. Does your team make Ben's list? Ben also talks about the New York Mets slide that has allowed the once down and out San Francisco Giants back into the National League Wild Card Race. Will the Mets make the playoffs? Then, Ben also talks about his newly updated MLB Power Rankings and much more!Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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21:10

HOUSTON ASTROS, NEW YORK YANKEES, SEATTLE MARINERS,...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/11

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss the saga with the Houston Astros and Framber Valdez. They also chat about who Smoltz thinks is going to win the AL East & AL West between the New York Yankees, Toronto Blue Jays, Boston Red Sox, Seattle Mariners, Houston Astros and Texas Rangers. They also talk about whether or not there is a big difference between pitching in the 8th inning and 9th inning & why some guys just can't handle pitching the 9th.Learn more

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42:24

SHOHEI OHTANI & JUAN SOTO NL MVP RACE, MLB POWER...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

2025/09/08

Ben Verlander is back with another episode of Flippin' Bats! This week he discusses Yoshinobu Yamamoto's greatness in his almost no-hitter that the Los Angeles Dodgers end up blowing. He also talks about the NL MVP race heating up as New York Mets Juan Soto has been absolutely on fire as he tries to catch Shohei Ohtani. Ben also gives his Top 5 NL teams to win the pennant & updates his MLB Power Rankings, as well as his FanDuel Best Bets.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

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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...

Flippin" Bats with Ben Verlander ·

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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