Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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SHOHEI OHTANI REACHES 30/30, WILD AL MVP RACE, MLB POWER RANKINGS & MORE Aug 06, 2024

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Ben Verlander gets you caught up on all the latest MLB news including the 1st home run for Baltimore Orioles' Jackson Holliday, the Chicago White Sox losing 20 straight games and the no-hitter by San Francisco Giants' Blake Snell. Ben also discusses one of the wildest AL MVP races between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Juan Soto, Baltimore Orioles' Gunnar Henderson and Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt. Jr. All four players are projected for 10+ fWAR seasons and from 2005 to 2023 there were only four TOTAL fWAR seasons. Ben also talks about Shohei Ohtani running away with the NL MVP after just reaching 30 HR and 30 SB. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more.

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MLB TRADE DEADLINE RECAP WITH JOHN SMOLTZ Aug 03, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to recap the MLB Trade Deadline. Smoltz gives his pick for the winner & loser of the MLB Trade Deadline as well as what he thinks was and will be the most impactful trade.

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MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL: TOP 3 WINNERS & LOSERS Jul 31, 2024

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Ben Verlander breaks down the electric MLB Trade Deadline and gives his Top 3 Winners & Losers. The Los Angeles Dodgers make the list for getting players to fill some of their holes & the Detroit Tigers find themselves on the list for all the wrong reasons. Who are your winners and losers?

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HOUSTON ASTROS VS LOS ANGELES DODGERS SERIES, TOP 3 TRADE DEADLINE MOVES, MLB POWER RANKINGS & MORE Jul 30, 2024

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Ben Verlander recaps the big weekend series between the Houston Astros & the Los Angeles Dodgers. He also breaks down his Top 3 trades so far heading into the trade deadline including Jazz Chisholm Jr to the New York Yankees. Ben also outlines three team he feels need to moves and he updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings.

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CHICAGO CUBS SELLING, DETROIT TIGERS MOVING TARIK SKUBAL & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ Jul 27, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss the Hall of Fame weekend, whether or not the Chicago Cubs should be sellers at the deadline and whether or not the Detroit Tigers should trade Tarik Skubal.

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HOUSTON ASTROS BACK IN FIRST, BRAVES' INJURY BUG, TARIK SKUBAL RUMORS, MLB POWER RANKINGS & MORE Jul 23, 2024

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Ben Verlander updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings with a new team cracking the Top 10. Ben discusses the RED HOT Houston Astros a top the AL West, while the Seattle Mariners continue to slide with their abysmal offense. Ben also talks about what both teams need to do at the trade deadline. Ben gives his opinion on why the Detroit Tigers need to keep & extend Tarik Skubal after rumors of teams looking to trade for the Tigers' ace & more.

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MLB ALL-STAR WEEK RECAP: OHTANI'S HOMER, PAUL SKENES' OUTING, JOHN SMOLTZ & MORE Jul 18, 2024

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Ben Verlander recaps his trip to MLB All-Star Week in Dallas, Texas. Ben talks about the infamous National Anthem, the wild home run derby, Paul Skenes' outing, Shohei Ohtani's home run and more. Ben also welcomes in Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss his takeaways from the All-Star Game, what he saw from Paul Skenes, his one bold prediction for the second half and more!

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MLB ALL-STAR GAME TOP THINGS TO WATCH, 1ST HALF SURPRISING STORYLINES, POWER RANKINGS & MORE Jul 16, 2024

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Ben Verlander discusses his Top 3 things to watch for at this year's MLB All-Star Game including how many stolen bases Elly De La Cruz will get, will Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and more. Ben also discusses some of the most surprising storylines from the first half including Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López, the Texas Rangers & more. Finally, Ben gives his final MLB Power Rankings of the 1st half.

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ATLANTA BRAVES' WOES, ALL-STAR GAME VOTING, MEMORIES & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ Jul 13, 2024

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Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show. Ben and John discuss the Atlanta Braves' troubles after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider for the year. They also discuss whether or not the MLB needs to change the All-Star game voting process and Smoltz gives his favorite All-Star Game memory. Smoltz also discusses Nolan Ryan and what it was like watching him pitch and more!

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MLB ALL-STAR SNUBS & SURPRISES, SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST TO 20/20, YANKEES VS RED SOX SERIES & MORE Jul 09, 2024

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Ben Verlander brings you everything MLB All-Star Game related after the American League & National League rosters were announced and he gives his Top 3 snubs and surprises. Ben also breaks down the big New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox series this past weekend where the Red Sox continue to stay hot and the Yankees continue to struggle. Ben talks about Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player this season to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Ohtani had 20 stolen bases all last year and Ohtani is just one home run away from 200 career home runs. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more.

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