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October 30 John Smoltz Calls the Brewers One of the Best World Series Champions EVER!
Are the Milwaukee Brewers one of the GREATEST World Series champions of all time?!
Hall of Famer and World Series champion John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on Saturday with Smoltz to break down the Brewers' historic World Series victory over the Tampa Bay Rays!
Smoltz makes a BOLD statement about where this Brewers team ranks among World Series champions, and the guys dive into what made Milwaukee so special, how they pulled off this incredible championship run, and what ultimately separated them from the Rays.
PLUS, Smoltz shares his unique perspective as a former World Series champion, breaks down the biggest moments and performances of the Fall Classic, and discusses what this championship means for the future of baseball.
Do you agree with Smoltz's assessment of the Brewers? Let us know in the comments!
#Brewers #WorldSeries #JohnSmoltz #MLB #FlippinBats
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:40 John Smoltz Joins
1:58 Smoltz on Brewers Championship
3:52 Surprised in Rays Pitching Plan?
5:59 Brewers One of Best Teams EVER?
8:03 Jacob Misiorowski
10:35 Cooper Pratt
12:13 Pat Murphy Throws Shade at Yankees
14:42 Smoltz on His World Series Experience
22:40 Outro

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27 min
October 29 Brewers Win the World Series! Exclusive Interviews with Brice Turang, Trevor Megill & Brandon Woodruff
THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!!
For the FIRST TIME in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series, and I'm coming to you straight from the field in Tampa Bay to celebrate this historic moment!
I'm breaking down how the Brewers completed their incredible championship run, the biggest moments that decided the World Series, and what this title means for Milwaukee.
PLUS, I've got EXCLUSIVE on-field interviews with World Series champions Brice Turang, Trevor Megill, and Brandon Woodruff! Hear directly from the players moments after winning it all, and experience the sights, sounds, and emotions of a World Series championship celebration.
From the final out to the trophy presentation and everything in between, we're taking you inside one of the biggest nights in Brewers history!
What an unforgettable World Series! Brewers fans, let me hear you in the comments!
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:14 Brewers 2026 Champions
2:30 Trevor Megill Interview
2:53 Brewers 2026 Champions
5:37 Brandon Woodruff Interview
6:50 Brewers 2026 Champions
9:22 Brice Turang Interview
10:27 Brewers 2026 Champions
#Brewers #WorldSeries #MLB #WorldSeriesChampions #FlippinBats

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16 min
October 25 Brewers Take 2-0 World Series Lead Over Rays + Exclusive On-Field Reaction & Interviews
Are the Milwaukee Brewers taking OVER the World Series?!
The Brewers have jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays, and I'm coming to you straight from the FIELD at the 2026 World Series!
After an incredible first two games in Milwaukee, I'm breaking down the biggest moments, standout performances, and what we've learned about both teams. Can the Rays turn things around as the series shifts to Tampa Bay, or are the Brewers on their way to their first World Series championship?
PLUS, I'm taking you behind the scenes of the World Series with exclusive sights and sounds from Milwaukee, player interviews from Media Day, and a firsthand look at what it's like to cover baseball's biggest stage!Is this series already slipping away from Tampa Bay?
Let me know your predictions in the comments!
#WorldSeries #Brewers #Rays #MLB #FlippinBats
Timestamps:
0:00 Brewers Up 2-0 in World Series
3:09 The Milwaukee Experience
6:45 Are the Rays done?
8:18 How the Rays can come back
9:10 World Series heads to Tampa
10:08 Outro

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13 min
October 23 John Smoltz Previews the 2026 World Series: Rays vs. Brewers, Predictions & Key Matchups
Who REALLY has the edge in the 2026 World Series? Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on Saturday with Smoltz to break down the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers matchup!
Smoltz dives into the biggest advantages for each team, the pitching matchups that could decide the series, the players who could make the difference, and what it takes to win on baseball's biggest stage.
He even recounts experiences from his World Series daysWho wins it all?! Brewers or Rays?
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#FlippinBats #MLB #World Series #brewers #rays
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:19 John Smoltz Joins the Show
2:05 World Series Preview
5:42 Will the Sweep Hurt the Brewers?
7:44 Who Has the Biggest Advantage?
12:41 John Smoltz World Series Experience
16:44 The Rays WILL Win the WS If....
17:31 The Brewers WILL Win the WS IF...
18:06 Outro

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22 min
October 20 Brewers vs. Rays: 2026 World Series Preview, Predictions & Key Matchups
The World Series NOBODY expected might turn out to be one of the BEST we've ever seen!
The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the 2026 World Series, and I couldn't be more excited about this matchup. Two No. 1 seeds. Two smaller-market teams. Two franchises chasing their FIRST World Series championship. This is baseball at its finest!
I'm breaking down everything you need to know about Brewers vs. Rays, from starting pitching and bullpen matchups to elite defense, baserunning, and the incredible young stars who could take over this series.
Plus, why Jackson Chourio, Junior Caminero, and Jacob Misiorowski could make this World Series unforgettable, and my official prediction for who will be crowned World Series champions!
Who do YOU have winning the World Series, and in how many games? Let me know in the comments!
#WorldSeries #Brewers #Rays #MLB #Baseball
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:19 Battle of the #1 Seeds
8:24 Rays/Brewers Matchup Breakdown
19:55 There are SUPERSTARS
22:27 World Series Prediction
29:15 Outro

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32 min
October 16 John Smoltz on the Brewers Sweeping the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani & the World Series
The Milwaukee Brewers just SWEPT the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending their quest for a third straight World Series title. So what went wrong for one of the most talented teams in baseball?
Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins me to break down how the Brewers took down the Dodgers, what went wrong for Los Angeles, and whether Milwaukee has what it takes to win the World Series.
Plus, we discuss Shohei Ohtani's postseason struggles, what this loss means for the Dodgers moving forward, and the latest from the ALCS.
Were the Dodgers exposed, or are the Brewers simply the better team?
#MLB #Dodgers #Brewers #JohnSmoltz #MLBPlayoffs
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:36 John Smoltz joins the show
2:23 Smoltz Reacts to Dodgers getting SWEPT
14:09 How Do You Beat the Dodgers?
18:06 Who Matches Well vs Brewers?
20:15 Smoltz on Sustained Success
22:41 Outro

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27 min
October 15 Shohei Ohtani May Have Finally Figured It Out... Is It Too Late for the Dodgers? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
Shohei Ohtani hasn't hit a home run in 25 consecutive games, has just ONE RBI in nearly two months, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are now down 3-0 in the NLCS. But did we finally see signs of Shohei turning things around?
After another frustrating loss, I'm breaking down Ohtani's historic power drought, the ridiculous conversation about benching him, and why I actually believe he may have figured something out at the plate in Game 3.
Plus, why the Dodgers' biggest problem right now goes far beyond Shohei Ohtani.
Is it too late for the LA Dodgers?
#ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #MLBPlayoffs #NLCS #TWISON
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:41 Shohei hurt and struggling
4:43 Shohei has figured it out?!
6:47 Are the Dodgers done?
11:10 Outro

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14 min
October 11 Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS + Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Preview & Predictions
The 2026 MLB Championship Series are officially set, and Ben Verlander is breaking down both matchups and making his predictions for who will advance to the World Series!
Can the Milwaukee Brewers finally get revenge on the Los Angeles Dodgers after last year's NLCS sweep? Ben breaks down the biggest keys to the series, the Dodgers' pursuit of a third straight World Series title, Shohei Ohtani's struggles, and what Milwaukee needs to do to pull off the upset.
Over in the American League, the Cleveland Guardians are coming off an incredible comeback against the Chicago White Sox. Can José Ramírez and the Guardians keep their momentum going against the top-seeded Tampa Bay Rays?
Plus, Ben looks back at the biggest performances from the Division Series, highlights the players who stood out, and reveals his ALCS and NLCS picks and World Series predictions.

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:50 Guardians Win ALDS Game 5
5:15 Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Preview
21:54 Guardians vs Rays ALCS Preview
30:12 Top 5 Players from the Division Series'
31:18 Outro

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35 min
October 10 John Smoltz on the Yankees' October Failures + Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Preview
The New York Yankees are heading home early once again, and Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss why the Yankees continue to fall short in October and what needs to change moving forward.
Plus, Smoltz previews the Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS, breaking down what Milwaukee needs to do to take down Los Angeles and what could make the Dodgers so difficult to beat.
Ben and John also discuss the winner-take-all Game 5 between the Guardians and White Sox, the impact of using starting pitchers in relief during the postseason, and the Braves' elimination against the Dodgers.
Finally, Ben asks Smoltz about a growing narrative among Braves fans: Does he go too far trying to remain neutral when calling Atlanta games?

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 John Smoltz Joins
2:15 What Do Yankees Do Now?
5:22 Starters Coming in out of Bullpen
11:41 Braves/Dodgers Recap
14:13 Brewers Beat Dodgers IF...
15:51 Dodgers Beat Brewers IF...
16:38 Outro

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21 min
October 08 Shohei Ohtani's Alarming Slump Continues Into October + Is He Still Hurt?
Shohei Ohtani's struggles have continued into October, and the numbers are becoming increasingly concerning.
Ben Verlander breaks down Ohtani's disappointing NLDS performance, his extended home run drought, and his offensive struggles since returning from the injured list. Plus, Dave Roberts' decision to move Ohtani down the Dodgers' batting order raises even more questions about what is going on with the two-way superstar.
Is Ohtani simply going through a prolonged slump, or could lingering injuries still be affecting his performance as the Dodgers prepare for the NLCS?

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:47 Shohei Offensive Struggles
4:04 Shohei Moved Down Lineup
5:56 Shohei Ohtani Health Concerns
6:38 Dodgers Advance to NLCS
9:40 Outro

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12 min

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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…