MLB Power Rankings: The Giants can't be stopped
San Francisco kept a tight grip on the top spot in Ben V.'s latest power rankings. Check out where your squad lands!AUGUST 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
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MLB Weekly Roundup: Phillies surge, but White Sox's Goodwin steals the show
The Phillies went on a roll, and the White Sox's Brian Goodwin dazzled with an epic bat flip, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 9, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Astros and Dodgers face off in not-so-friendly reunion in Los Angeles
Tuesday at Dodger Stadium was less about a baseball game and more about airing some pent-up frustration, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 4, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Ken Rosenthal stops by 'Flippin' Bats' to recap a wild MLB trade deadline
Ken Rosenthal joined Ben Verlander to break down the Dodgers', Cubs' and Yankees' moves at the MLB trade deadline.AUGUST 4, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Votto, Dodgers put on shows in a wild week
The Dodgers stole the spotlight at the trade deadline, and Joey Votto put on a show at the plate, Ben Verlander writes.AUGUST 2, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Buy, sell or hold? How to make sense of MLB's trade deadline
The week of the MLB trade deadline can be a chaotic, confusing mess. Ben Verlander breaks down how it all works.JULY 29, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Juan Soto finds home run stroke, Tigers are roaring
Juan Soto has found his home-run hitting stroke, and there's something special building in Detroit, Ben Verlander writes.JULY 26, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos stops by 'Flippin' Bats'
Reds outfielder Nick Castellanos joins Ben Verlander to talk about his rise in the bigs, becoming an All-Star and more.JULY 21, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Blue Jays on the rise, Pete Alonso goes back-to-back
The Toronto Blue Jays are flying high and heading home, and Pete Alonso is the Home Run Derby king, Ben Verlander writes.JULY 19, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Mission complete: Ben Verlander's journey to meet Shohei Ohtani
Ben Verlander looks back on his — successful! — mission to meet Angels star Shohei Ohtani at MLB All-Star week in Denver.JULY 17, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Sights & sounds from Day 3 at the MLB All-Star Game
Led by MVP Vladimir Guerrero Jr., the AL defeated the NL 5-2 in the All-Star Game. Check out the top moments from Coors Field!JULY 14, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Ben Verlander takes 'Flippin' Bats' on the road for the MLB All-Star Game
Aaron Judge, Fernando Tatis Jr. and other MLB superstars joined Ben Verlander for an All-Star-studded "Flippin' Bats" from Denver.JULY 13, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Sights & sounds of Day 2 at the MLB All-Star Game
The Mets' Pete Alonso defended his title at the Home Run Derby. Check out the top moments from Day 2 at Denver's Coors Field!JULY 13, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene ready to lead the Detroit Tigers' turnaround
Tigers prospects Spencer Torkelson and Riley Greene showed Sunday that things are looking up in Detroit, Ben Verlander writes.JULY 12, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Sights & sounds of Day 1 at the MLB All-Star Game
Check out the highlights from Day 1 of All-Star week at Coors Field, featuring the Futures Game and the MLB Draft.JULY 11, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
A look at the Home Run Derby and All-Star Game from a player's perspective
Before MLB's best gather in Denver, Ben V describes what it's like to participate in a Home Run Derby and All-Star Game.JULY 8, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Ben Verlander's 'Flippin' Bats' welcomes Braves pitcher Shane Greene
Shane Greene of the Braves stopped by "Flippin' Bats" to discuss his rise to the majors, playing with Derek Jeter and more.JULY 7, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
MLB Weekly Roundup: Jackie Bradley Jr. busts out new tricks on amazing play
Jackie Bradley Jr.'s defensive deception and Joey Votto's dabbing highlighted the best of MLB this week, Ben Verlander writes.JULY 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Los Angeles Angels' two-way star Shohei Ohtani giving Babe Ruth a run for his money
Shohei Ohtani has transformed into the new Babe Ruth this season – except that Ohtani is better, Ben Verlander writes.JULY 5, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Meet the mastermind behind 'Bobby Bonilla Day' and a most unusual MLB contract
The mastermind behind 'Bobby Bonilla Day' shared the tale behind a most unusual MLB contract. Ben Verlander has the story.JULY 2, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
Major League Baseball's Thrilling, Exhilarating, Very Fun Home Run Chase
The five guys sitting atop MLB's home run leaderboard are bringing new, added excitement to the game, Martin Rogers writes.JULY 2, 2021 • FOX SPORTS
