Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander breaks down the big news as Shohei Ohtani makes his mark as a Los Angeles Dodger for the very first time. From Ohtani's historic moment to the top contenders for Rookie of the Year, we’ve got the hottest stories around the league. Plus, we reveal the latest MLB Power Rankings and which teams are rising (or falling) fast on this week's episode of Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander.
CHAPTERS:
0:00 Intro
1:30 East-West Classic At Rickwood
5:27 Ohtani’s Pitches & Homers In Dodger Start
13:30 Top 3 Rookie of the Year Candidates
28:23 MLB Power Rankings
36:08 Fanduel Best Bets
37:30 Outro

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MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to join Ben Verlander for another must-watch episode! The duo breaks down the blockbuster trade sending Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants — who came out on top? They also dive into Shohei Ohtani’s much-anticipated return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and reflect on the most unforgettable pitching performances they've witnessed live, inspired by Arkansas' Gage Wood throwing a no-hitter in the College World Series.

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Ben Verlander is back with a jam-packed episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, he dives into Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited return to the mound against the Padres — his first pitching appearance in nearly two years. Plus, Ohtani hits another major milestone with his 250th career home run.
But the biggest bombshell? The Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants — and yes, the Giants are taking on his entire contract. Ben breaks down the stunning move, rips into the Red Sox for the decision, and unpacks what this means for both teams. All that and more on this week’s must-watch episode!
CHAPTERS:
00:00 Intro
01:30 Devers To The Giants
25:00 Ohtani Is Back
33:00 MLB Power Rankings
41:00 Fanduel Best Bets
43:00 Outro

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MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to the show with Ben Verlander to break down what might be the greatest catch in baseball history — and why it left him speechless. They dive into the intense Dodgers vs. Padres series, highlight Shohei Ohtani's impact, and explore how the recent wave of pitching injuries could reshape future MLB contracts. Don’t miss this insider conversation with one of baseball’s sharpest minds!

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Ben Verlander returns with a brand-new episode of Flippin’ Bats! This week, he dives into the Atlanta Braves’ shocking collapse in the 2025 season. Is it time for the Braves to hit the reset button and start planning for 2026?
Ben also takes a closer look at the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, whose season has been derailed by devastating pitching injuries—should they be sellers at the deadline too?
Plus, the Houston Astros are surging once again and sitting atop the AL West. Ben breaks down what’s fueling their dominance and reveals his updated MLB Power Rankings!

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
06:30 Braves Collapse
23:18 AL West Update
31:20 Dbacks Reset
42:53 MLB Power Rankings
47:47 MLB Best Bets
49:45 Outro

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Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest storylines from the weekend, including the high-stakes Dodgers vs. Yankees series and what it means for both teams going forward. Smoltz shares exclusive insights from watching Shohei Ohtani’s simulated game up close from the press box, plus the latest on Lance McCullers’ road to recovery with the Houston Astros. They also dive into which team must make a move at the trade deadline to stay in contention.

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Ben Verlander is back with a brand-new episode of Flippin' Bats, diving into the highly anticipated World Series rematch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. What did this series reveal about both teams as we move deeper into the season?Ben also breaks down the latest on the Atlanta Braves, analyzing where they stand following the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.Plus, the MLB Trade Deadline is heating up, and Ben shares three trades that NEED to happen. Don’t miss his updated MLB Power Rankings as the playoff picture starts to take shape.

Chapters:
00:00 Intro
04:00 Braves: Buyers or Sellers
10:25 Dodgers Vs Yankees Recap
18:50 Three Trades We Need To See
31:50 MLB Power Rankings
39:00 Fanduel Best Bet
42:00 Outro

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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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