MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on this week’s episode of Flippin’ Bats to break down the latest headlines around the league!They dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen struggles and discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani stepping in as a postseason closer. Could Ohtani really take on that role?
Plus, they react to Ronny Simon’s tough three-error game with the Miami Marlins, Smoltz shares the wildest grounds crew story you've ever heard, and they debate who the best pitcher in MLB is right now.

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Ben Verlander brings you the latest and hottest news in MLB. This week, he discusses yet another blow the Boston Red Sox have been delivered after the news of Alex Bregman's injury came out. He also talks about Shohei Ohtani being back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and looking as good as he did before the arm injury. Ben finally talks about his Top 5 pitchers in MLB, the story of Nic Enright & his MLB Power Rankings.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:30 Red Sox News
08:30 Ohtani Sim Game
15:00 Top 5 Pitchers
27:00 Power Rankings
32:00 Nic Enright Story
38:00 Outro

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Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest MLB storylines this week!
They dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto’s NL Cy Young campaign and how the Los Angeles Dodgers ace has evolved from his rookie season to Year 2. They also talk about the Atlanta Braves and the return of Spencer Strider—what it means for the rotation and the Braves' postseason hopes.
Plus, Ben and John debate a hot topic: Who is the best team in Major League Baseball right now?

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Ben Verlander has a new team atop his MLB Power Rankings and could it be the Detroit Tigers? Ben also recaps the Subway Series that say Juan Soto go back to the Bronx as the Mets took on the Yankees. He also updates his MLB Power Rankings and comments on the Baltimore Orioles firing Brandon Hyde.

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Ben Verlander once again is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss what leads to a pitcher rebounding or falling out of form like Patrick Corbin and Aaron Nola. They also talk about whether Pete Rose should be in MLB's Hall of Fame, Juan Soto's return to the Bronx to play the New York Yankees for the first time since signing with the New York Mets & much more.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:00 John Smoltz Joins
02:45 Aaron Nola Issues
06:00 Justin Verlander Still Winless
10:20 Juan Soto Back To The Bronx
12:00 Pete Rose In HOF?
19:30 Outro

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Ben Verlander brings you all the latest in MLB and that includes Shohei Ohtani's epic weekend vs the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Roki Sasaki's continued struggles in MLB. Verlander also discusses the Boston Red Sox drama with Rafael Devers and who is in the wrong. He also talks about the recent string of managers fired and he updates his MLB Power Rankings.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:45 Red Sox & Devers
09:10 Shohei Ohtani GOAT?
18:00 Roki Sasaki Issues?
23:00 Managers Fired
29:00 Power Rankings
35:50 Outro

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Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. They discuss the Seattle Mariners, the rules to a benches clearing brawl in MLB and whether or not in-season coaching changes really matter.

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Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest stories around Major League Baseball this week! He declares the Seattle Mariners are the real deal and explains why they're a serious contender. Ben also shares his Top 3 MVP picks for both the American League and National League, with standout performances you need to know about. Plus, don't miss his updated MLB Power Rankings, featuring big risers and surprising drops!

Chapters:
00:00 INTRO
03:30 MARINERS ARE LEGIT
13:30 TOP 3 AL MVPS
20:50 TOP 3 NL MVPS
26:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY
28:50 MLB POWER RANKINGS
39:00 OUTRO

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MLB LEGEND JOHN SMOLTZ RETURNS! Ben Verlander is joined once again by Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the wildest game of his career — a must-hear story for any baseball fan. They also dive into the top team in the American League, plus what’s going wrong with the Baltimore Orioles and what they can do to bounce back.Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more MLB legends, exclusive interviews, and weekly baseball breakdowns!

CHAPTERS:
00:00 – Intro
01:50 – John Smoltz Joins the Show
03:35 – Smoltz Recalls the Craziest Game He Ever Played
08:52 – Who’s the Best Team in the AL Right Now?
11:49 – What’s Next for the Struggling Baltimore Orioles?
18:15 – Final Thoughts

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Ben Verlander updates you on the most recent MLB news this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to struggle as injuries continue to thin out their robust depth as Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow are now dealing with issues. Ben also talks about the San Francisco Giants continuing to do the little things right to be one of the best teams in baseball. Verlander then breaks down who is the best team in the American League between the New York Yankees & Detroit Tigers and finally updates his MLB Power Rankings.

CHAPTERS:

00:00 INTRO

02:30 DODGERS WOES

13:50 GIANTS KEEP WINNING

23:40 BEST TEAM IN THE AL

31:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY BETS

33:25 MLB POWER RANKINGS

43:40 OUTRO

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