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  • SHOHEI OHTANI'S PITCHING RETURN? JOHN SMOLTZ BREAKS DOWN MLB TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS & MORE!

    SHOHEI OHTANI'S PITCHING RETURN? JOHN SMOLTZ BREAKS DOWN MLB TRADE DEADLINE RUMORS & MORE!
    2025/06/05
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    13 分
  • SHOHEI OHTANI & DODGERS DOMINATE YANKEES, BRAVES: BUYERS OR SELLERS & MLB TRADE DEADLINE

    SHOHEI OHTANI & DODGERS DOMINATE YANKEES, BRAVES: BUYERS OR SELLERS & MLB TRADE DEADLINE
    2025/06/03
    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 Intro04:00 Braves: Buyers or Sellers10:25 Dodgers Vs Yankees Recap18:50 Three Trades We Need To See31:50 MLB Power Rankings39:00 Fanduel Best Bet42:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    44 分
  • SHOHEI OHTANI DODGERS CLOSER? JOHN SMOLTZ TALKS OHTANI’S ROLE, PITCHING & MORE

    SHOHEI OHTANI DODGERS CLOSER? JOHN SMOLTZ TALKS OHTANI’S ROLE, PITCHING & MORE
    2025/05/30
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分
  • SHOHEI OHTANI DAZZLES IN SIM GAME, RED SOX SETBACK, TOP 5 PITCHERS IN MLB & POWER RANKINGS

    SHOHEI OHTANI DAZZLES IN SIM GAME, RED SOX SETBACK, TOP 5 PITCHERS IN MLB & POWER RANKINGS
    2025/05/26
    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 Intro02:30 Red Sox News08:30 Ohtani Sim Game15:00 Top 5 Pitchers27:00 Power Rankings32:00 Nic Enright Story38:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    41 分
  • YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO’S NL CY YOUNG PUSH, SPENCER STRIDER RETURNS & MLB’S BEST TEAM

    YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO’S NL CY YOUNG PUSH, SPENCER STRIDER RETURNS & MLB’S BEST TEAM
    2025/05/22
    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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 分
  • DETROIT TIGERS BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL, SUBWAY SERIES: YANKEES VS METS & MLB POWER RANKINGS

    DETROIT TIGERS BEST TEAM IN BASEBALL, SUBWAY SERIES: YANKEES VS METS & MLB POWER RANKINGS
    2025/05/19
    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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    31 分
  • PETE ROSE IN MLB HALL OF FAME, JUAN SOTO RETURNS TO THE BRONX & AARON NOLA ISSUES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    PETE ROSE IN MLB HALL OF FAME, JUAN SOTO RETURNS TO THE BRONX & AARON NOLA ISSUES WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    2025/05/17
    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 Intro02:00 John Smoltz Joins02:45 Aaron Nola Issues06:00 Justin Verlander Still Winless10:20 Juan Soto Back To The Bronx12:00 Pete Rose In HOF?19:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 分
  • IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE GOAT? RED SOX & DEVERS DRAMA & MLB POWER RANKINGS

    IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE GOAT? RED SOX & DEVERS DRAMA & MLB POWER RANKINGS
    2025/05/12
    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 Intro02:45 Red Sox & Devers09:10 Shohei Ohtani GOAT?18:00 Roki Sasaki Issues?23:00 Managers Fired29:00 Power Rankings35:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    39 分