For the first time, Flipping Bats & Winning Games has a guest! Mitch hangs out with JT Terán of Rising Apple to talk trade deadline, Sonny Gray, Yu Darvish, the absurdity of the 2017 Dodgers, and much more!

On what would have been José Fernández's 25th birthday, we discuss the impact his tragic death had on us, in addition to covering the impending trade deadline, Mitch's joy at seeing David Robertson come home to the Yankees, Mets Twitter's explosion over an unwisely-phrased comment by Yoenis Cespedes, and more!

We put a bow on All-Star Week by discussing the greatest Derby we've ever seen, offering suggestions for how it could get better, and trying to pick contestants for next year. In addition, we discuss the All-Star Game itself and a couple more recent events, namely Pablo Sandoval's time in Boston coming to an end.

Mitch unloads a double-barreled rant at the New York Daily News and New York Post, before we both dissect the Home Run Derby bracket and discuss general All-Star selections.

We discuss the Mets' seeming unfamiliarity with the 10-day disabled list, the "juiced ball" "controversy" and whether or not we should care, MLB transparency, and the impending Home Run Derby again, because everyone loves dingers.

Episode 18: The Perfect Derby? by Flipping Bats and Winning Games

We're back after a couple of unintended delays to talk about the mystery that is Masahiro Tanaka's 2017 season and a bevy of other baseball banter.

Terry Collins did some dumb shit, and we have some opinions about it. Also, Masahiro Tanaka might be back, Aaron Judge hit his first career grand slam, and yet again, pace of play comes up.

This week, we tackle the continuing wonderfulness of Aaron Judge, Kevin Pillar's homophobic slur, and the continuing problems with the Mets' medical staff.

A jam-packed extra-long episode in which we discuss Aaron Judge, All-Star voting, and the circus that is the 2017 Mets.