Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE AL WEST RACE + THE COMMENTS FROM ORIOLES' JOHN ANGELOS & MORE Aug 26, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss the HOT AL West race. They also dive into the comments from Baltimore Orioles' John P. Angelos and more!

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AL WEST RACE HEATS UP + CHICAGO WHITE SOX CHANGES & FAN QUESTIONS Aug 25, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss whether or not the AL West title will come down to the last series of the season & Justin Verlander's dominant outing. Ben also tries to complete the 'Immaculate Gird' in less than 90 seconds and answers some fan questions.

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SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) SUFFERS UCL TEAR & HOW IT AFFECTS HIS IMPENDING FREE AGENCY Aug 24, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the news of Shohei Ohtani tearing his UCL and what happens from here. Ben also goes in on the Los Angeles Angels for their oversight and failing to protect Ohtani more. They also cover how this injury affects Shohei Ohtani's impending free agency.

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BALTIMORE ORIOLES' GUNNAR HENDERSON ON THEIR PLAYOFF PUSH + BEING AN AUBURN FAN & MORE Aug 23, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson to the show and they discuss the O's push for a World Series, his first major league hit, his draft story & his call to the big the leagues story. He also tells Ben where he was for the Auburn vs Alabama 'Kick Six'. He also gives some superlatives for the Orioles' rookies and talks about the haircut in Milwaukee that turned his season around.

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SHOHEI OHTANI TIED FOR MLB HOME RUN LEAD & ANGELS CONTINUE TO FALTER Aug 22, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani keeps battling Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson for MLB lead in home runs & he returns to the mound. Angels call up their 2023 1st round pick to make his debut and Los Angeles continue their post trade deadline struggles.

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ARE THE NEW YORK YANKEES & SAN DIEGO PADRES' SEASONS OVER + IMMACULATE GRID & MORE Aug 22, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the disappointing seasons of the New York Yankees & San Diego Padres and whether or not they've run out of time. Ben talks about how Houston Astros' José Altuve deserves more respect. Ben tackles the 'Immaculate Grid' and answers some fan questions!

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MARINERS' JULIO RODRÍGUEZ IS THE HOTTEST HITTER ALIVE + MLB POWER RANKINGS & MORE Aug 21, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the recent tear the Seattle Mariners' have been on to jump into the Top-5 of the MLB Power Rankings led by Julio Rodríguez. Ben gives his 'Team of the Week' led by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. & Rodríguez. Ben talks about José Altuve's recent milestone of reaching 2,000 hits and whether or not he thinks he can reach 3000. Finally, they discuss whether or not the New York Yankees have run out of time & more.

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JOHN SMOLTZ ON WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE YANKEES + RONALD ACUÑA JR.'S MVP CHANCES & MORE Aug 19, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss what's going on with the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays' playoff chances, and whether or not Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuña Jr.'s MVP is a lock for the NL MVP.

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HOUSTON ASTROS VS MARINERS WEEKEND SERIES + TEAMS WHOSE SEASONS ARE CANCELED & MORE Aug 18, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners in this week's 'Tale of the Tape'. Ben decides to cancel some teams' 2023 seasons like the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics. Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds and there's another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'.

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ARE THE BRAVES & DODGERS PEAKING TOO EARLY + THE MOST VALUABLE NL DUO & MORE! Aug 17, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss whether or not the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are peaking too early. They also talk about San Diego Padres' Yu Darvish becoming the all-time strikeout leader for a Japanese born pitcher. Ben and Alex answer the question of which duo is the most valuable in the National League and more!

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