Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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  • SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING WOES, DODGERS & PADRES SQUARED UP & MLB POWER RANKINGS

    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 MLB Power Rankings & gives you his best bets from FanDuel Sportsbook.

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

    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.

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    28 min
  • DODGERS SWEEP PADRES, TOP 3 MLB EXPANSION SITES & POWER RANKINGS

    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.

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    33 min
  • SHOHEI OHTANI LAWSUIT UPDATE, FAVORITE ICHIRO SUZUKI STORY & DODGERS VS PADRES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    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.

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    20 min
  • IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE NL MVP & WILL THE NEW YORK YANKEES MAKE THE PLAYOFFS & TOP 5 GREATEST WHAT IFS

    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.

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    36 min
  • HOUSTON ASTROS AL WEST CHAMPIONS & ARE THE YANKEES A PLAYOFF TEAM?

    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!

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    14 min
  • MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC RECAP

    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 INTRO
    02:30 MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC
    11:10 Knee Jerk Trade Deadline Reactions
    16:50 Marlins Own Yankees
    23:40 MLB Power Rankings
    28:00 Best Bets
    31:00 Outro

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    35 min
  • MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: WINNERS & LOSERS

    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 Intro
    01:05 Carlos Correa Back To The Astros
    05:44 Top 3 Winners From MLB Trade Deadline
    16:55 Top 3 Losers From MLB Trade Deadline
    23:49 Detroit Tigers??
    29:00 Outro

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    34 min
  • MLB TRADE DEADLINE PREVIEW SPECIAL

    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 INTRO
    09:40 AARON JUDGE INJURY
    12:40 5 TRADES THAT NEED TO HAPPEN
    28:20 MLB POWER RANKINGS
    35:30 FANDUEL BEST BETS
    37:00 OUTRO

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    41 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…

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