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August 08 PCA or Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Settles the NL MVP Debate + MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers
The NL MVP race is officially on.
This week, John Smoltz joins the show to break down the biggest debate in baseball: Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong for National League MVP? Is elite defense more valuable than elite pitching? Who has the stronger overall case?
We also discuss:
⚾ John Smoltz's biggest winners from the MLB Trade Deadline
⚾ The Dodgers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal
⚾ The Braves' quiet deadline
⚾ Ohtani's incredible week at the plate and on the mound
Who gets your NL MVP vote right now? Let us know in the comments!
#Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #PeteCrowArmstrong #Cubs #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #JohnSmoltz #mvp
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:53 John Smoltz Joins
1:13 Who is the NL MVP?
4:30 Tarik Skubal Traded to Dodgers
8:36 Braves Underwhelming Deadline
10:50 Jacob DeGrom Declines Trade
15:12 Deadline Winners and Losers
20:22 Outro

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23 min
August 06 Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong: Who Deserves NL MVP? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
The NL MVP race is officially here.
For months, Shohei Ohtani looked like the runaway favorite. Now, Pete Crow-Armstrong has forced his way into the conversation, and after an incredible head-to-head showdown, it's time to ask the question...
Who deserves the National League MVP?
In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down:
⚾ Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong for NL MVP
🔥 Their incredible "MVP duel" against each other
📈 Shohei's monster week at the plate
🎯 Why Ohtani's pitching changes the entire MVP debate
🏆 The latest Shohei Ohtani news and stats
Who gets your MVP vote right now?
👇 Let me know in the comments!
#MLB #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #NLMVP #baseball
Timestamps:
0:00 Shohei vs PCA for MVP
8:32 Dueling MVPs in Chicago
12:20 Shohei's Hot Offense
14:21 Outro

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17 min
August 04 MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers + Why "Prospects Are Suspects"
The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.
This week, I explain why "prospects are suspects" is more than just a saying, look back at some of the biggest blockbuster trades in MLB history, and rank my biggest winners and losers from this year's deadline.
Plus, thoughts on the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Tigers, Orioles, Astros and more, before wrapping up with this week's MLB Power Rankings.
Let me know your biggest trade deadline winner and loser in the comments!

Timestamps:
0:00 Trade Deadline Chaos
2:10 Top 5 Trade Deadline Winners
8:48 Top 5 Trade Deadline Losers
24:26 Orioles Embarrassing Deadline
26:45 Tigers Disappoint Again
31:43 Astros Weird Deadline Deal
34:40 MLB Power Rankings
47:08 Outro

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51 min
August 01 John Smoltz Shares Untold Hall of Fame Stories of Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent, and Carlos Beltran
Hall of Fame Weekend is over... but John Smoltz has stories you probably haven't heard.
We talk about baseball's newest Hall of Famers, share stories about each of them, behind-the-scenes moments from Cooperstown, and why Hall of Fame Weekend means so much to everyone who's been part of it.
Who was your favorite of the 3 new Hall of Famers?
#MLB #HallOfFame #JohnSmoltz #Baseball #AndruwJones #JeffKent #CarlosBeltran
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
3:54 Carlos Beltran Story
6:35 Jeff Kent Story
9:27 Andruw Jones Story
12:22 Favorite Part of HOF Weekend
13:18 Outro

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17 min
July 30 ESPN's New Shohei Ohtani Podcast + Injury Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
ESPN has released a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast series, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, bringing the Ippei Mizuhara scandal back into the spotlight more than two years later.
But why now?
I listened to the entire series and break down what is actually new, what isn't, and whether this story needed to be revisited in the middle of another historic Shohei Ohtani season.
Plus, the latest on Shohei's injury updates, his return-to-pitching timeline, and a look at his recent surge at the plate as he starts heating up offensively once again.
What do you think? Did ESPN need to make this podcast? Let me know in the comments.
If you enjoyed the video, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss another episode of This Week in Shohei Ohtani News!
Timestamps:
0:00 The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani
4:59 Shohei Ohtani Dealing With 2 Injuries
8:59 Shohei Ohtani Heating Up on Offense
10:53 NL MVP Race
12:30 Outro

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15 min
July 27 MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Teams That Need to Buy + Hall of Fame & Power Rankings
The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here... and there are FIVE teams that NEED to buy. The problem? I don't trust them to actually do it.
Who made my list? And which team has me more frustrated than ever?
Plus:
⚾ My latest MLB Power Rankings
🏛️ Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones & Jeff Kent are officially Hall of Famers
🔥 Team of the Week
Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
1:30 5 Teams That NEED to BUY... But Won't
17:35 3 New Hall of Fame Inductees
25:01 MLB Power Rankings
34:00 Team of the Week
36:35 Outro

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40 min
July 25 John Smoltz on Shohei Ohtani's MVP Case + The One Thing He'd Trade for Another World Series Ring
John Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win the National League MVP?
We break down Shohei's latest injury update, what it means for the Dodgers, and whether the MVP race has become much more interesting.
Then, Smoltz shares one of the most fascinating answers he's ever given on this show—revealing what he would've traded for another World Series championship.
We also discuss:
- The Dodgers' outlook
- The MLB trade deadline
- The biggest stories around baseball

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
0:30 Shohei Ohtani Injury Concern
3:11 Is Shohei Still the MVP?
4:26 Boston Red Sox Legit?
6:54 Was He Ever Almost Traded?
11:51 Favorite Part of All-Star Week
15:54 Outro

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20 min
July 20Shohei Ohtani's Injury Cause NL MVP Shakeup? Tarik Skubal Trade News, Red Sox Surging & MLB Power Rankings | Flippin' Bats
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again for some time because of his knee—but does that finally open the door for a new National League MVP?
In today's episode, I explain why I still believe Shohei is the clear MVP, even if he doesn't throw another pitch this season, and break down what Dave Roberts' latest comments mean for the Dodgers moving forward.
Plus:
Why Tarik Skubal says he doesn't want to be traded—and whether the Tigers should listen

The Boston Red Sox continue one of the hottest stretches in franchise history

Are the Mets about to reshape their roster again?

My latest MLB Power Rankings
Who do you have winning the NL MVP right now? Let me know in the comments!

Timestamps:
0:00 Intro
2:30 NL MVP Now Up For Grabs?
8:05 Should Tigers Trade Skubal?
12:00 Red Sox Surging
16:05 Mets Open For Business
20:21 New MLB Power Rankings
31:45 Outro

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35 min
July 17 Shohei Ohtani Wins ESPY + Latest Knee Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
Shohei Ohtani's latest ESPY win has baseball fans debating one question:
Was it the greatest single-game performance ever?
In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I explain why I believe the award was deserved, react to the debate surrounding Shohei's historic performance, and discuss why I think it belongs among the greatest games ever played.
Plus:
- Mike Tyson's hilarious reaction to learning Shohei is a man 😂
- The latest update on Shohei's knee after missing the All-Star Game
- Whether Dodgers fans should actually be concerned
- Shohei's dominant first half on the mound
- His incredible power surge heading into the second half
Let me know in the comments: What is the greatest single game performance in SPORTS HISTORY?
Timestamps:
0:00 - Intro
1:13 Ohtani Wins Greatest Game ESPY
4:09 Shohei Knee Concern
7:38 Shohei First Half Stats
10:38 Was It The Greatest Game Ever?
12:05 Outro

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16 min
July 16 MLB All-Star Week Recap + Exclusive Player Interviews
Ben takes you behind the scenes of MLB All-Star Week, recapping everything from Media Day, the Red Carpet, the Home Run Derby, and the MLB All-Star Game while sharing exclusive conversations with some of baseball's biggest stars.
This episode features interviews and moments from throughout the week, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Justin Verlander, All-Star Game MVP Cody Bellinger, and many more, along with Ben's biggest takeaways from one of baseball's best events of the year.
Whether you missed All-Star Week or want to relive the biggest moments, this episode has you covered.

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20 min

About Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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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…