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Bat Flips And Nerds

Bat Flips & Nerds

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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All Episodes

57:30

Episode 383 - Imagine Not Loving Baseball

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/11/03

Ben and Darius hop on the microphones to talk through one of the most incredible games in baseball history, as the Dodgers closed out their second consecutive World Series title with an insane game seven victory in Toronto.

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48:40

Episode 382 - You Wanna Talk About Playoffs?

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/10/02

Ben and Darius step to the plate for some two-man playoff chat as the wildcard round gets underway and we officially enter the greatest month on the baseball calendar.There's a brief discussion of the demise of the Astros and Mets before we look at some of the teams, storylines and players we're watching this October!00:00-02:55 - Intro02:56-12:20 - RIP Mets and Astros12:21-23:15 - Storylines we're watching23:16-32:26 - Who are the favourites?32:27-37:40 - Who do we not want to win the World

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64:19

Episode 381 - Creating a Baseball Mount Rushmore

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/09/12

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 - Intro03:06-12:15 - British Baseball corner12:16-20:08 - ESPN and Aroldis Chapman20:09-01:02:45 - Baseball Mt Rushmore01:02:46-01:03:45 - Outro

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87:15

Episode 380 - Gotta Beat 'Em All

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2025/08/15

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 - Intro01:41-06:40 - Hackney Bridge chat06:41-11:09 - Ray S and Segway chat11:10-13:50 - GB U23s win the Euros13:51-57:45 - The AL Contenders57:46-01:27:21 - The NL Contenders01:27:21-01:29:40 - Outro

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63:01

Episode 379 - MLB Pubs and All-Star Snubs

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/07/04

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: Intro01:45-19:00: MLB London chatter19:01-27:55: All-Star Game snubs27:56-36:33: Tarik Skubal is good36:34-52:20: You buying or selling?52:21-01:02:35: Erie Seawolves,

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52:31

Episode 378 - UNTIL MONEY DO US PART

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/06/20

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

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72:09

Episode 377 - The 2025 All-Breakout All-Stars

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/05/23

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 news05:58-14:20 - Catchers14:21-21:56 - First Basemen21:57-29:13 - Second Basemen29:14-32:53 - Third Basemen32:54-37:51 - Shortstops37:52-57:09 -

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70:45

Episode 376 - TALES FROM THE EAST & WEST COAST

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2025/05/16

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

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75:51

Episode 375 - Ranking The Top 10 Players in Baseball

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/05/10

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: Intro01:56-04:27: GB Baseball hire of Brad Marcelino04:28-07:17: Pirates fire Derek Shelton07:18-13:31: The Rafael Devers Discourse13:32-26:28: Good Baseball Teams -

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79:38

Episode 374 - New Ballpark Food Draft

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/04/18

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.

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62:39

Episode 373 - Early Season Overreactions

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/04/04

Ben, Darius and Rob come together to discuss some early season storylines, including Devers' struggles, the Dodgers winning start and the Braves spring slump. They then get on to torpedo bat chat (which now has a new name...) and of course finish with 2 Good, 2 Bad!0:00-17:45: Early season storylines17:45-24:15: Torpedo bat chat24:15-39:12: Extensions, extensions, extentions39:12-1:02:15: 2 Good, 2 Bad

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34:29

Episode 372 - Live From The London Watch Party!

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/31

Russell and Ben get together for a rare in-person podcast at the first watch party of 2025, joining fellow fans at Moonshot Social in London1 George from MLB UK Clubhouse joins them too, discussing event plans for the season, ways fans can get involved and of course, his beloved Houston Astros.00:00-04:00: Intro04:00-18:30: Chat with George of MLB UK Clubhouse18:30-25:05: Yankees bats chat25:06-31:43: Additional Opening Weekend chat31:44-34:33: Outro

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63:49

Episode 371 - The 2025 MLB Predictions Extravaganza

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/26

John, Tom, Darius and Ben perform their annual ritual in the form of discussing 30 MLB teams and filling out a spreadsheet. Will they be right? No. Will they let that stop them? Also no.

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95:45

Episode 370 - The B-Team Predictions

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/21

Rob, Gav and Russ are back to destroy the "A-team" once again with their outstanding knowledge of baseball and predict the win totals for all 30 teams.This is a lively discussion about their predictions for the 2025 baseball season and a fun tiebreaker game for when they don't agree.

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47:41

Episode 369 - Liam Carroll

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/17

In this episode of Bat-Flips and Nerds, host Russell Eason interviews Liam Carroll, the manager of the High A Greenville Drive and a prominent figure in British baseball. They discuss Liam's journey from British baseball to coaching in the minor leagues, the impact of data and analytics on coaching, and the cultural differences between coaching at the national team level and in minor leagues. Liam shares insights on player development, the importance of individualized training, and the exciting

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65:08

Episode 368 - 2025 Breakout Candidates

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/14

Ben, Russell and Darius combine forces to discuss Spring Training news (RIP Gerrit Cole's elbow), potential 2025 breakout candidates (and what even is a breakout?) plus some classic Spring Traning statline overreactions (panic!!!!)Time Codes:00:00-02:00: Intro02:00-18:30: Spring Training stories: Gerrit Cole, Dave Roberts, New Era caps18:30-46:00: Breakout candidates46:00-1:02:00: Spring Training statline overreactions1:02:00-1:05:00: Outro

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58:02

Episode 367 - Jay Jackson

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/10

In this episode, Jay Jackson shares his journey through baseball, discussing his experiences in the MLB and NPB, the challenges he faced with injuries, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. He reflects on his book, 'Nine Innings to Living Your Best Life,' and how his personal experiences shaped his outlook on life and baseball. Jay emphasizes the need for support systems within the sport, particularly for young black players, and shares valuable lessons learned from his son, JR. The

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55:46

BFAN - Episode 366 - Spring is Here

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/03/07

In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, the hosts discuss the arrival of spring training, exploring the optimism it brings, the downsides such as injuries and media clichés, and the impact of new rules on player performance. They delve into the significance of small sample sizes in evaluating player performance during spring training and share their thoughts on the media's coverage of the event. The conversation wraps up with final thoughts on the season ahead and the importance of player health.

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59:06

Episode 365 - Clint Hurdle

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/02/21

Ben and Russell are joined by a baseball legend: former player and manager Clint Hurdle.Clint talks the pair through his playing career, his coaching career and his two stints as a manager of a Major League ballclub, in a fascinating discussion of the highs and lows of professional sport!Timestamps:00:00-04:30: Intro and 'Hurdle-isms', Clint's new book04:30-07:05: His role as special advisor07:05- 19:48: Draft, SI cover and playing career19:48-28:44: Coaching and becoming manager28:44-39:50:

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52:17

Episode 364 - The Offseason Awards Show

Bat Flips And Nerds ·

2025/02/14

Pitchers and catchers have reported! Russ and Ben get together for a brief offseason recap in the form of an awards show, taking a look at the good, the bad and the wonderful of winter.

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