Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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LOS ANGELES DODGERS' JAMES OUTMAN ON HIS HILARIOUS CALL TO THE BIG LEAGUES STORY, THE PADRES & MORE! May 24, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers' James Outman to the show! They talk about his draft day story, his call to the big leagues story, growing up a San Francisco Giants fan, the Dodgers - Padres rivalry and MORE!

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BONUS: WHY CAN'T WE APPRECIATE SHOHEI OHTANI'S GREATNESS? May 23, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry highlight the All-Star’s latest feats in “This Week in “Shohei Ohtani News,” as well as discuss why there are still critics denying his greatness.

nd just appreciate what we are seeing while it’s happenin

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ASTROS & YANKEES ON THE RISE + TREA TURNER’S STRUGGLES + BEST BALLPARK FOOD & MORE! May 23, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry begin with “1 Up, 1 Down,” in which they discuss the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres & Phillies SS Trea Turner. Next, Ben explains why MLB needs to lose the strike zones on the game broadcasts. Another round of “Name that Team” follows, before ending the show by answering your Twitter questions.

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NEW YORK YANKEES’ AARON JUDGE STAYS HOT + ST. LOUIS CARDINALS PLAYOFF CHANCES + BEST RIVALRIES & MORE! May 22, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry debate in Overreaction Monday if New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is the best hitter in all of baseball right now, will the St. Louis Cardinals make the playoffs, and what is the best current rivalry in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers continue to climb Ben’s Power Rankings, and Ronald Acuña Jr. highlights the Team of the Week.

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JOHN SMOLTZ ON METS CONCERNS + JULIO RODRIGUEZ’S SLOW START + HIS OWN BRAWL SUSPENSION May 20, 2023

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Ben Verlander and John Smoltz talk about the New York Mets and discuss whether or not the organization should be concerned about their early-season struggles, or if the team can still turn things around. They also talk about Julio Rodriguez’s slow start for the Mariners, and John recalls his own brawl-related suspension back in 1994.

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LOS ANGELES ANGELS VS, MINNESOTA TWINS WEEKEND SERIES + A'S LOCK IN VEGAS & MORE! May 19, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Los Angeles Angels and Minnesota Twins. They also take a look back at some 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm' like Arizona Diamondbacks Zac Gallen hitting a bird with a pitch and they discuss the Oakland Athletics reaching a binding agreement with Tropicana for their Las Vegas stadium. Ben and Alex end the show answering listener questions and debate whether going to a baseball game is a good first date.

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NEW YORK YANKEES & TORONTO BLUE JAYS DRAMA + THE YOUNG METS & MORE! May 18, 2023

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Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including the wild drama between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays which involved stick substances, a shouting match, cheating allegations and more! Another edition of 'Making a Statement' where Ben decides if the New York Mets' season is saved, Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani will hit for the cycle this season and much more on Flippin’ Bats.

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YANKEES' AARON JUDGE CHEATING ACCUSATIONS + JUSTIN VERLANDER’S HOME DEBUT & MORE! May 17, 2023

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Ben Verlander discusses the cheating allegations against New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge after some wandering eyes in the batter’s box against Toronto. Did he cheat against the Blue Jays or not? Ben also recaps Justin Verlander's first home start as a Met against the league-leading Tampa Bay Rays. And finally, Ben had the chance to sit down with Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo, and Fox Sports MLB writer Rowan Kavner who gives his takes on the Dodgers & Padres.

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BONUS: SHOHEI OHTANI COMES JUST SHORT OF MAKING HISTORY ONCE AGAIN & MORE! May 16, 2023

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Ben Verlander brings you everything you need know about Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohani News'. Ohtani comes just short of the cycle once again, but had a STELLAR day at the plate while going 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI.

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TAMPA BAY RAYS DESERVE MORE CREDIT + DODGERS ARE HOT, PADRES ARE NOT & MORE! May 16, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 Up, 1 Down' where they give a team or player that they have trending up and down. This week the Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles Dodgers are trending up and the New York Mets and San Diego Padres are trending down. Ben gives his flowers to the Tampa Bay Rays who deserve way more credit than anyone gives them and another edition of 'Name That Team'.

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