FLIPPIN' BATS WITH BEN VERLANDER
Is the New York Yankees’ duo of Juan Soto & Aaron Judge the best of all-time & more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander welcomes legend John Smoltz to discuss if Juan Soto and Aaron Judge are the best, the trade deadline, and David Justice stories.
Shohei Ohtani (????) News, Houston Astros' injury woes, revisiting Yamamoto's contract & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Ohtani news, Dodgers' problems, Guardians' trades, Yamamoto’s contract, and Astros' pitching issues.
Atlanta Braves keep sliding, MLB teams need to make trades, Aaron Judge almost to 300 HRs & more
Ben and Alex discuss Aaron Judge's race to 300 home runs, teams making moves before the All-Star break, MLB rankings, and Spencer Torkelson to AAA.
The Atlanta Braves minus Ronald Acuña Jr., Juan Soto’s upcoming free agency & more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss Juan Soto's struggles.
Atlanta Braves lose Ronald Acuña Jr. for the year, The Negro Leagues are in the record books & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News' including Ohtani nursing a hamstring injury. Ben and Alex also discuss where the Atlanta Braves go after losing Ronald Acuña Jr., the Negro Leagues finally having players in the MLB record books, Ángel Hernández retiring, and Jorge López’s unfortunate afternoon.
Baltimore Orioles’ Gunnar Henderson on Corbin Burnes' impact, lessons from the 2023 playoffs & more
Ben Verlander welcomes Orioles superstar Adley Rutschman.
Atlanta Braves’ Ronald Acuña Jr.’s injury, the best season in Philadelphia Phillies history & more
Ben and Alex talk Acuña Jr.'s injury, Soto's free agency, Phillies' great season, Royals' Witt Jr., MLB Power Rankings, and a birthday surprise.
Shohei Ohtani (????) or Elly De La Cruz for NL MVP, best offseason trades and more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz.
Shohei Ohtani's (????) 1st Dodgers walk-off, Astros worry meter & revisiting World Series picks
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about the Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News' including Ohtani’s first walk-off hit in Dodgers blue. Ben and Alex also revisit and give a confidence rating for all of their AL and NL preseason awards as well as their World Series picks. Ben and Alex also provide an update on the 2026 World Baseball Classic, break down Bryce Harper’s promposal assist & more.
Arizona Diamondbacks’ Zac Gallen on 2023 World Series run, All-Star Game stories and more
Ben Verlander chats with D-backs All-Star Zac Gallen about Arizona's World Series run, sweeping the Dodgers, and if he's MLB's top sneakerhead.
Baltimore Orioles vs Yankees for AL top spot, Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker joins AL MVP race & more
Ben breaks down the Dodgers' strengths and weaknesses.
Shohei Ohtani (????) & Betts or Judge & Soto, Padres' BIG move & more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut, Padres' trade for Luis Arráez, and whether Dodgers or Yankees have a better duo.
Shohei Ohtani (????) 1st in MLB, Astros' Ronel Blanco suspended & Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. struggles
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Ohtani's feats, Dodgers' city connect leak, and Astros' Blanco's ejection.
Seattle Mariners' Ty France on their stellar rotation, front office relationship & more
Ben Verlander talks with Ty France on Mariners' rotation, his first all-star game, a favorite Tony Gwynn story, and the best Mexican food debate.
Philadelphia Phillies take over NL East, MLB Power Rankings, Paul Skenes' debut & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Phillies' chances, Orioles' owner, Justin Verlander's start, and Paul for the Pirates. Also, MLB rankings.
Seattle Mariners’ World Series chances, Adam Wainwright stories & more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss Mariners’ pitching, World Series hopes, shortstops, and favorite Adam Wainwright stories.
St. Louis Cardinals' legend Adam Wainwright on Albert Pujols, getting traded to the Cardinals & more
Ben asks about St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright.
San Diego Padres land Luis Arráez, MLB Power Rankings, Top 5 Shortstops & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the BIG trade from the weekend with the San Diego Padres landing Luis Arráez from the Miami Marlins and whether or not this makes the Padres a playoff team. Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings with the Los Angeles Dodgers taking over the top spot after a sweep of the Atlanta Braves. Ben gives his 'Team of the Month' which is led by Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani & Mookie Betts. Alex and Ben discuss whether or not we are in the Golden Era of shortstops, Ben gives his current Top 5 shortstops of 2024 & more.
Shohei Ohtani (????) News, Mike Trout's injury, Shota Imanaga's dominance & more
Ben and Alex discuss Shota Imanaga, Elly De La Cruz, Corbin Carroll, Mike Trout's injury, and Ohtani news.
Shohei Ohtani (????)'s MVP chances, Astros vs Yankees rivalry, Paul Skenes & more
Ben and Alex Curry discuss Shohei Ohtani's MVP case.
Michael Wacha talks about his St. Louis Cardinals years, the Royals' hot start & more
Ben Verlander welcomes 2013 NLCS MVP Michael Wacha to the show to discuss his red hot Kansas City Royals team, Bobby Witt Jr., & the Royals stellar pitching staff. Wacha also discusses his St. Louis Cardinals' days, losing a no-hitter, getting called up the big leagues and pitching in the playoffs a year removed from college, coming up & learning from Yadier Molina, Adam Wainwright, & more. He also discusses being able to find his old form after some injuries with the Tampa Bay Rays & who is in his Top-5 pitchers of all-time.
New York Mets' Pete Alonso joins exclusive club, Aaron Judge's slow start, MLB Power Rankings & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss MLB news: Pete Alonso hits 200 HRs, Judge’s health, Seattle Mariners’ pitching, and Verlander's Power Rankings.
Atlanta Braves' legend John Smoltz on the Houston Astros & Los Angeles Dodgers’ slow starts
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss the Houston Astros and LA Dodgers' slow starts and if Pirate's prospect Paul Skenes should reach the Majors.
Shohei Ohtani (????) News, Houstos Astros' struggles, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. concerns & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Ohtani's HR record, Astros' slow start, White Sox's struggles, and Jays' worries about Guerrero Jr.
Los Angeles Dodgers’ Will Smith on prepping with Shohei Ohtani (????) & the Kentucky Derby
Ben Verlander talks with Dodgers catcher Will Smith about the team's offseason, pitching with Ohtani, and a Netflix event.
Shohei Ohtani (????) breaks HR record, Orioles' fountain saga, Paul Skenes query & Power Rankings
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you the latest MLB news including Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani breaking Hideki Matsui's record for most home runs by a Japanese born player. Ben also talks about the Baltimore Orioles' fountain saga where Colton Cowser accidentally threw Craig Kimbrel's 422nd save ball, tying Billy Wagner for 7th all-time, into the fountains at Kauffman Stadium. Ben also breaks down why Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes should still be in AAA. Verlander also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & 'Team of the Week'.
Atlanta Braves' legend John Smoltz on Spencer Strider’s surgery & how MLB can help stop arm injuries
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss the Braves, arm injuries, and MLB's top rivalry on 'Saturdays with John Smoltz'.
Shohei Ohtani (????) News, MLB's Top 3 most concerning teams & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Shohei Ohtani tying Hideki Matsui's HR record, his 2024 stats, and Ben's top concerning MLB teams.
Houston Astros & Texas Rangers' rivalry, new No. 1 team for MLB Power Rankings & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Astros vs. Rangers, Bobby Witt Jr., and the NL Central. Ben updates MLB rankings.
Atlanta Braves' legend John Smoltz on his almost no-hitters & the rash of recent pitching injuries
Ben Verlander and John Smoltz talk pitching injuries and Smoltz's near no-hitter stories on 'Saturdays with John Smoltz'.
Shohei Ohtani (????)'s former interpreter faces fraud charges, Jackson Holliday's debut & more
Ben and Alex discuss DOJ charges against Dodgers' Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Orioles debuting Holliday, and Glasnow's Cy Young candidacy.
Seattle Mariners' Bryce Miller on Julio Rodríguez, his new splitter & more
Ben Verlander chats with Mariners' Bryce Miller on Flippin' Bats about his MLB debut, new splitter, Julio Rodríguez, Texas A&M, and pitching injuries.
Atlanta Braves' Spencer Strider's UCL injury, Spencer Steer's breakout, MLB Power Rankings & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Strider's injury, Braves' hopes, MLB Power Rankings, and Reds' Spencer Steer.
Houston Astros vs New York Yankees recap, Oakland A's situation & more with John Smoltz
Ben Verlander welcomes Atlanta Braves legend John Smoltz back fro another edition of 'Saturdays with Smoltz' where they discuss the New York Yankees sweep of the Houston Astros, the Oakland A's situation and the tough slide from Milwaukee Brewers' Rhys Hoskins against New York Mets' Jeff McNeil.
Shohei Ohtani (????) News, Houston Astros' no-hitter & Texas Rangers' playoff hopes
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News' including his first first Los Angeles Dodgers' home run. Ben and Alex shout out Houston Astros' Ronel Blanco's no-hitter and Milwaukee Brewers' Jackson Chourio's hot start in 'Flippin' Shout Outs'. Ben talks about whether the Houston Astros' have a bullpen problem, whether or not the Texas Rangers' playoff hopes are crushed due to the Josh Jung injury and more.
Atlanta Braves lead MLB Power Rankings, Yankees sweep Astros & Cubs lose Justin Steele
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk Brewers-Mets benches clearing and more, including Justin Steele's injury, Orioles in AL, and MLB rankings.
2024 National League Preview: Will the Atlanta Braves or Los Angeles Dodgers reign supreme?
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the Flippin' Bats 2024 NL Preview, picking division and wild card winners. Dodgers or Braves: team to beat?
2024 American League Preview: Houston Astros the team to beat?
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the 2024 AL Preview, choosing division winners and discussing if Astros or Orioles are the team to beat.
Los Angeles Dodgers' super fan Bryan Cranston on Vin Scully, Kirk Gibson & the 2024 Dodgers
Bryan Cranston joins Ben Verlander on Flippin' Bats to discuss his love for baseball, MLB Opening Day, Vin Scully, and Kirk Gibson's 1988 walk-off.
Shohei Ohtani (????)'s translator fired, Seoul Series recap & MLB power rankings
Ben Verlander & Alex Curry discuss Shohei Ohtani's translator's firing by Dodgers and recap the Seoul Series and Ben's MLB Power Rankings.
Atlanta Braves' Michael Harris II on Ronald Acuña Jr., his baseball journey & more
Ben Verlander welcomes superstar Austin Riley to the show.
Los Angeles Dodgers & San Diego Padres Seoul Series, Houston Astros pursuing Blake Snell & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss MLB's Seoul Series, Padres' Dylan Cease acquisition, Shohei Ohtani's wife reveal, and breakout pitchers for 2024.
Minnesota Twins’ Pablo López on the postseason, the World Baseball Classic & more
Pablo López joins Ben Verlander to discuss his trade to the Twins, the World Baseball Classic, his first All-Star Game, and more insights.
Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker on the ALCS vs Texas Rangers, contract extension talks & more
Ben Verlander chats with Astros' Kyle Tucker on Flippin' Bats about Altuve's extension, his own, Josh Hader, the ALCS, and much more!
New York Yankees need Blake Snell, 5 Breakout players for 2024 & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Yankees injuries, Cole's MRI, Judge's issues, breakout MLB players, and games to watch.
Cincinnati Reds' Jonathan India on their season outlook, trade speculation & more
Ben Verlander talks with Jonathan India about his new Reds deal, trade speculation, his thoughts on the team this season, and his draft story.
Shohei Ohtani (????)'s Dodgers debut & marriage news, Phillies' big move & more
Ben and Alex discuss Ohtani's marriage, Dodgers' debuts, Phillies & Giants deals, and top under teams. Plus, a game of 'Name That Swing'.
Kansas City Royals’ Cole Ragans on becoming an ace, KC’s upgraded roster & more
Ben Verlander talks with Cole Ragans about his journey from being traded by the Rangers to becoming the Royals' ace and his path in the Minor Leagues.
Chicago Cubs sign Cody Bellinger, Top 5 teams to hit over on their win totals & more
Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the NL Central.
Chicago White Sox’ Dylan Cease on trade rumors, changes in MLB, brawls & more
Chicago White Sox Dylan Cease; discusses his All-Star snub.
Dodgers Playoff Preview, AL MVP Race Update, Pitching Ninja & More LIVE on Flippin' Bats!
Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they break down the Los Angeles Dodgers’ strengths and weaknesses heading into the playoffs, the AL MVP race between the Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani and the New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, the St. Louis Cardinals’ Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina’s historic record, and Pitching Ninja’s top pitches.
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