Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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MASATAKA YOSHIDA HEADLINES TOP 3 ROOKIES + CATCHERS ARE UNDERVALUED + NAME THAT TEAM Apr 25, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the importance of catchers in this week's 'Honesty Hour', and whether or not the Seattle Mariners have turned a corner. Ben gives his Top 3 Rookies, which is headlined by Boston Red Sox Masataka Yoshida and Los Angeles Dodgers James Outman. There is also a new installment of 'Name That Team' where we go into pitching rotations and we answer more fan questions!

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POWER RANKINGS: RAYS BACK ON TOP + SCHERZER’S SUSPENSION + TEAM & PLAYER OF THE WEEK + MORE! Apr 24, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you MLB Power Rankings with the Tampa Bay Rays back in the top spot, discuss Max Scherzer not appealing his 10-game suspension, Ben's Team of the Week + Player of the Week, another installment of 'Overreaction Monday' where they discuss Armando Galarraga's near-perfect game, plus our new segment “Close Your Eyes If You Hate Fun” and MORE!

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JOHN SMOLTZ'S THOUGHTS ON JAPAN SUPERSTAR ROKI SASAKI & THE BRAVES STELLAR START Apr 22, 2023

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Ben Verlander and John Smoltz discuss Japan superstar Roki Sasaki on what makes him so special and who he compares to the most. They also talk about whether this Atlanta Braves' team is the best one we've seen in a decade. John Smoltz also shares his welcome to the big leagues moment!

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SAN DIEGO PADRES SLOW START HEADLINE TOP 3 SURPRISE TEAMS + YORDAN TO LEAD AL IN RBI? Apr 21, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about their Top 3 Surprise Teams so far this season including the San Diego Padres, Minnesota Twins, and Philadelphia Phillies. It's another installment of 'Making A Statement' where Ben either agrees or disagrees with some hot statements such as Houston Astros Yordan Alvarez will lead the AL in RBI, the Chicago White Sox will miss the playoffs and more!

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FERNANDO TATÍS JR.’S RETURN + MAX SCHERZER’S EJECTION & MORE! Apr 20, 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 Fernando Tatís Jr.’s return from his suspension, Max Scherzer’s bizarre ejection and more LIVE on Flippin’ Bats.

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DIAMONDBACKS CORBIN CARROLL TALKS HIS HUGE CONTRACT, WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC & MORE! Apr 19, 2023

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Ben Verlander welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks star Corbin Carroll to the show to talk about growing up in Washington, his draft day story, his very interesting first couple years as a pro, his HUGE new contract, the World Baseball Classic and much, much MORE!

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BONUS: SHOHEI OHTANI'S WEIRD START IN BOSTON, ON-BASE STREAK, JACKET PROBLEMS & MORE! Apr 18, 2023

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Ben Verlander does a special bonus episode of 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News' after his weird start in Boston where he had to deal with the rain delay. Ben also talks about Ohtani's 36 game on-base streak that ended on Sunday, his problems with zipping up his jacket & MORE!

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PADRES' FERNANDO TATIS JR. WILL RETURN IN MVP FORM + PANIC TIME FOR MARINERS? & MORE! Apr 18, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the return of San Diego Padres star Fernando Tatis Jr, whether it's time to panic for teams like the Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals, another installment of 'Name That Team' and Fan Questions!

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POWER RANKINGS: ATLANTA BRAVES AT NO. 1 + METS CALL UP BRETT BATY & MORE! Apr 17, 2023

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Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you MLB Power Rankings with a new team in the top spot, Ben's Team of the Week with a Houston Astro as the Player of the Week, another installment of 'Overreaction Monday' where we discuss if the Philadelphia Phillies are cooked and MORE!

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MLB ICON JOHN SMOLTZ ON HIS OPENING DAY WOES, RULE CHANGES, & WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC Apr 15, 2023

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Ben Verlander and MLB legend John Smoltz talk about why he had trouble on Opening Days, Smoltz's thoughts on the new rules and what they mean for baseball moving forward and his thoughts on the World Baseball Classic!

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