Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Latest Episodes:

RANGERS RISE IN THE MLB POWER RANKINGS + SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平)'S MONSTER MONTH & MORE Aug 07, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the big brawl in Cleveland between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez. Ben gives his updated MLB Power Rankings and has the Texas Rangers cracking the Top-3 along with the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Ben dives into the current status of the New York Yankees and gives his Team of the Month. Ben and Alex tackle some hot topics in another edition of 'Overreaction Monday'.

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JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE LACK MOVES OF BY THE YANKEES + THE STATE OF THE METS & MORE! Aug 05, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss the current state of the New York Mets after their fire sale. They also discuss the trade deadline moves by the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. Ben asks Smoltz about the Los Angeles Angels' decision to keep Shohei Ohtani and to go all in at the deadline. Smoltz also points out some other teams that he thought did well at the Trade Deadline as well.

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HOUSTON ASTROS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BIG SERIES + MLB PLAYOFF PICTURE UPDATE & MORE! Aug 04, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees. They also give an update on the MLB postseason picture with some division winner predictions and another installment of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'.

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WHERE DO THE NEW YORK METS GO FROM HERE & IS THIS GREATEST BRAVES TEAM OF ALL-TIME? Aug 03, 2023

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Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they discuss some hot statements such as 'this is the greatest Braves team of all-time' & 'The Astros are set up to repeat as World Series Champs'. Ben gives an update for his Top 5 players in the MVP race & they also discuss Framber Valdez's no-hitter!

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CAN THE ANGELS RE-SIGN SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) + OHTANI'S TRIPLE CROWN CHANCES & MORE Aug 02, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry dive into everything Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week in Shohei Ohtani News'. They discuss the Los Angeles Angels' playoff chances after choosing to not be sellers and whether or not that helps them in their pursuit to possibly re-sign Ohtani. They also talk about Ohtani's chances to take home the AL Triple Crown.

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MLB TRADE DEADLINE: WINNERS & LOSERS + JUSTIN VERLANDER BACK TO THE ASTROS & MORE! Aug 01, 2023

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Join Ben Verlander Alex Curry as they discuss all the BIG moves from the MLB Trade Deadline including the New York Mets sending Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros. Former Detroit Tigers General Manager Al Avila joins the show. Ben grades out the five biggest trades and decides which teams are winners and losers on this LIVE MLB Trade Deadline episode.

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EMERGENCY EPISODE: NEW YORK METS HAVE TRADED JUSTIN VERLANDER TO THE HOUSTON ASTROS Aug 01, 2023

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Ben Verlander hops on for an emergency podcast to talk about the big trade between the New York Mets and Houston Astros that sends Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros.

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THREE TEAMS TO WATCH AT THE MLB TRADE DEADLINE + MLB ATTENDANCE ON THE RISE + FAN QUESTIONS & MORE! Aug 01, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry dive into what teams you should be on the look out for as the MLB Trade Deadline nears. Ben discusses MLB attendance being up 9% this season, another installment of 'Would You Rather' & Ben answers some fan questions!

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MLB POWER RANKINGS + METS SELL + RANGERS + ANGELS ALL IN & MORE TRADE DEADLINE UPDATES Jul 31, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down all of the most recent MLB Trades including the New York Mets to sell and the Los Angeles Angels & Texas Rangers going all in. Ben gives his updated MLB Power Rankings, Team of the Week & more!

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JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE BEST TEAM IN TEXAS + THE NL CENTRAL SHOWDOWN & MORE Jul 29, 2023

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Ben Verlander asks Hall of Famer John Smoltz who he thinks is the best team in the state of Texas - The Houston Astros or the Texas Rangers? Ben also asks Smoltz's thoughts on the NL Central race between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds. They also discuss the trade deadline and the difference between now and when Smoltz played as well as Smoltz's thoughts on Robot Umpires.

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