Episódios

  • PHILLIES' WORLD SERIES HOPES IN TROUBLE AFTER ZACK WHEELER NEWS & MLB EXPANSION WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    PHILLIES' WORLD SERIES HOPES IN TROUBLE AFTER ZACK WHEELER NEWS & MLB EXPANSION WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    Aug 22 2025
    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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    28 minutos
  • DODGERS SWEEP PADRES, TOP 3 MLB EXPANSION SITES & POWER RANKINGS

    DODGERS SWEEP PADRES, TOP 3 MLB EXPANSION SITES & POWER RANKINGS
    Aug 18 2025
    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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    32 minutos
  • SHOHEI OHTANI LAWSUIT UPDATE, FAVORITE ICHIRO SUZUKI STORY & DODGERS VS PADRES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    SHOHEI OHTANI LAWSUIT UPDATE, FAVORITE ICHIRO SUZUKI STORY & DODGERS VS PADRES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    Aug 14 2025
    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 megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    19 minutos
  • IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE NL MVP & WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES MAKE THE PLAYOFFS & TOP 5 GREATEST WHAT IFS

    IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE NL MVP & WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES MAKE THE PLAYOFFS & TOP 5 GREATEST WHAT IFS
    Aug 12 2025
    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 about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    36 minutos
  • HOUSTON ASTROS AL WEST CHAMPIONS & ARE THE YANKEES A PLAYOFF TEAM?

    HOUSTON ASTROS AL WEST CHAMPIONS & ARE THE YANKEES A PLAYOFF TEAM?
    Aug 7 2025
    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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    14 minutos
  • MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC RECAP

    MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC RECAP
    Aug 4 2025
    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 INTRO02:30 MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC11:10 Knee Jerk Trade Deadline Reactions16:50 Marlins Own Yankees23:40 MLB Power Rankings28:00 Best Bets31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    35 minutos
  • BIGGEST WINNER & LOSER OF THE MLB TRADE DEADLINE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    BIGGEST WINNER & LOSER OF THE MLB TRADE DEADLINE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    Aug 2 2025
    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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    19 minutos
  • MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: WINNERS & LOSERS

    MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: WINNERS & LOSERS
    Aug 1 2025
    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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    34 minutos