Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS & SAN DIEGO PADRES' WILD NLDS, PHILLIES TIE IT UP & MORE Oct 08, 2024

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Ben Verlander breaks down all off the ALDS & NLDS matchups. Ben dives into the WILD NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers & San Diego Padres where the Dodgers took Game 1, but the Padres took an eventful Game 2 where there may or may not have been some words exchanged by both teams. Ben talks about the Philadelphia Phillies' crawling back to even the series against the New York Mets to save their season. Finally, Ben briefly touches on the ALDS series between the Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees, Cleveland Guardians and the Detroit Tigers.

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SHOHEI OHTANI'S POSTSEASON DEBUT, HOUSTON ASTROS’ SHOCKED, NLDS & ALDS PREVIEW & MORE Oct 05, 2024

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Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL West lead. Ben breaks down his MLB Power Rankings and answers from fan questions.

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HOUSTON ASTROS UPSET, BEST POSTSEASON MANAGER & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ Oct 03, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss Game 1 of the Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers series. They discuss the dominance of Tigers' Tarik Skubal and they also dive into the difference of managing in the postseason vs the regular season. Ben and John discuss if the bye will hurt the Top 2 seeded teams again and revisiting the tough doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets.

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2024 MLB POSTSEASON PREVIEW & PREDICTIONS: HOUSTON ASTROS REMATCH? Oct 01, 2024

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Ben Verlander previews and predicts each match up in the ALCS & NLCS all the way to the World Series where Ben makes his prediction for the World Series Champ. Ben also previews the three big storylines of the 2024 MLB playoffs.

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BRAVES VS METS POSTPONEMENT, PLAYOFF RACE CHAOS, ROWDY TELLEZ & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ Sep 28, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss the postponement of the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets series, which has HUGE playoff implications. They also discuss the wild nature of the Wild Card race in both the American and National League and with emphasis on playoff seeding. They also talk about who they think will round out all of the playoff spots and also discuss the Rowdy Tellez DFA situation.

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SHOHEI OHTANI 60/60 CLUB, ASTROS CLOSE TO AL WEST TITLE, PLAYOFF RACES & MORE Sep 24, 2024

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS' & SHOHEI OHTANI NEWS, NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RACE & MORE Sep 21, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss the ongoing pitching woes facing the Los Angeles Dodgers & the rumors that Shohei Ohtani could possibly pitch this postseason. They also discuss which National League Rookie Smoltz would start a franchise with between Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio. Then, they talk about when guys like Luis Arraez will get the appreciation they deserve after Arraez went 170 ABs without striking out.

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SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST PLAYER TO JOIN 50/50 CLUB AFTER AN EPIC PERFORMANCE Sep 20, 2024

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Ben Verlander hops on to do an emergency podcast after the greatest single game performance gets Shohei Ohtani into the 50/50 club. Ohtani went 6 for 6 with 3 home runs, 10 RBI, 2 stolen bases and just barely missed hitting for the cycle as well. Ben recaps Ohtani's epic first season with the Dodgers, his single game performance, where the home run ball is and more!

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SHOHEI OHTANI PITCHING IN 2024, DODGERS' INJURY WOES & NL ROOKIE OF THE YEAR RACE Sep 17, 2024

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Ben Verlander takes a deep look at the Los Angeles Dodgers after news came out that it is unlikely that Tyler Glasnow will pitch again in 2024 and where that leaves the Dodgers heading into the playoffs. Ben also talks about a rumor that Shohei Ohtani could pitching in the playoffs this year. He also answers some fan questions, discusses who he would rather start a franchise with: Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio or Paul Skenes & breaks down his MLB Power Rankings.

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HOUSTON ASTROS' POSTSEASON ROTATION, WORLD SERIES HOPEFULS & SMOLTZ ALMOST SIGNING WITH THE PHILLIES Sep 14, 2024

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Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz and they discuss what the Houston Astros should do with Justin Verlander and the playoff rotation. Smoltz gives insights into a similar situation in his career. They also talk about World Series hopefuls and who is best suited for October. Finally, Ben asks Smoltz about the story of how he almost signed with the Philadelphia Phillies & how golf memberships may have been a part of the pitch.

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