Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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2022 AMERICAN LEAGUE PREVIEW + BLUE JAYS WORLD SERIES? + OHTANI AND TROUT MVP RACE Apr 06, 2022

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We are running it back for the American League! Ben is joined again by three FOX Sports MLB analysts; Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman and Pedro Moura - as they give you a FULL American League preview!

Ben dives into every AL Division (East/Central/West) providing his top divisional storylines and bold predictions before bringing on FOX Sports MLB writers; Jake Mintz (AL East), Pedro Moura (AL Central) and Jordan Shusterman (AL West) as they give Ben their biggest storylines, top players they are excited to see in ’22 and players you need to know in every division!

Ben then provides each divisions top rotations, top lineups and division winners! Finally, Ben wraps the show up with his predictions for AL Champion, AL ROY, AL Cy Young and AL MVP!

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2022 NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW + NL AWARDS + NL BOLD PREDICTIONS Apr 05, 2022

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Ben Verlander is joined by a trio of FOX Sports MLB analysts as he gives you a FULL National League preview!

Ben breaks down every NL division (East/Central/West) providing his top divisional storylines and bold predictions before bringing on FOX Sports MLB writers; Jordan Shusterman (NL East), Jake Mintz (NL Central) and Pedro Moura (NL West) as they walk Ben through their biggest storylines, top players they are excited to see in ’22 and players you need to know in every division!

Ben then provides each divisions top rotations, top lineups and division winners! Finally, Ben wraps the show up with his predictions for NL Champion, NL ROY, NL Cy Young and NL MVP!

0:00 - SHOW OPEN

1:52 - NL EAST STORYLINES

8:33 - NL EAST BOLD PREDICTIONS

14:50 - JORDAN SHUSTERMAN’S NL EAST PREVIEW

30:33 - NL EAST TOP UNITS

38:05 - NL CENTRAL STORYLINES

42:13 - NL CENTRAL BOLD PREDICTIONS

46:00 - JAKE MNTZ’S NL CENTRAL PREVIEW

1:01:11 - NL CENTRAL TOP UNITS

1:05:06 - NL WEST STORYLINES

1:10:18 - NL WEST BOLD PREDICTIONS

1:15:45 - PEDRO MOURA’S NL WEST PREVIEW

1:32:15 - NL WEST TOP UNITS

1:36:25 - TOP NL ROOKIES IN ’22

1:42:35 - ’22 NL PLAYOFF TEAMS

1:45:18 - NL SEASON AWARDS

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OHTANI NEWS UPDATE + METS ROTATION + PUJOLS RETIREMENT TOUR + TOP OUTFIELDERS IN ’22 Mar 30, 2022

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Ben kicks us off by walking down memory lane on the 6th year anniversary of taking Justin deep in Spring Training, followed by spring training storylines, the Albert Pujols retirement tour, the NY Mets amazing rotation and Dave Roberts calling his shot!

‘This Week in Shohei Ohtani News’ makes its triumphant return as Ben dives into his spring training performance, the hype surrounding Ohtani this season, Ohtani announced opening day starter and hitting leadoff this season!

Last but not least, Ben gives you his Top 5; Left Fielders, Center Fielders and Right Fielders lists!

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BRAVES ALL-STAR PITCHER MIKE SOROKA + FREE AGENCY UPDATE + TOP 5 MIDDLE INFIELDERS Mar 23, 2022

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Ben is joined by Atlanta Braves All-Star Pitcher, Mike Soroka! Mike talks about experience winning the 2021 World Series, fun stories from the championship parade, how his rehab is doing following his Achilles injury, becoming an elite pitcher in 2019, thoughts on Freddie Freeman joining the Dodgers, his return in 2022 and expectations for the Braves this season!

1:19 - SPRING TRAINING STORYLINES

7:26 - DODGERS NEW LOOK IN 2022

12:27 - YANKEES OFFSEASON WOES

16:38 - ASTROS MISS OUT ON SS

20:44 - FREE AGENCY UPDATE

31:02 - BRAVES BETTER IN 2022

35:30 - INTERVIEW WITH MIKE SOROKA

1:18:18 - TOP 5 SHORTSTOPS IN 2022

1:26:22 - TOP 5 SECOND BASEMAN IN 2022

1:32:32 - EXTRA INNINGS DUSTY/DARREN BAKER

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SPRING TRAINING STORYLINES + FREE AGENCY/TRADE UPDATES + TOP-5 CORNER INFIELDERS Mar 15, 2022

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Spring Training is officially underway! Join Ben as he goes LIVE Tuesday morning breaking down the top MLB Spring Training storylines including; DeGrom not re-signing with the Mets, Ohtani's presence at Spring Training, Fernando Tatís' new injury, plus updates and impacts on every major free agent signing and trades since the lockout ended!

Ben also reveals his 2022 Top-5 lists for the corner infielders (1st and 3rd base) along with his 'Next 5 Up' at each position!

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BASEBALL IS BACK WITH BOB NIGHTENGALE + TOP 2022 FREE AGENTS Mar 11, 2022

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BASEBALL IS BACK! Join Ben as he breaks down the MLB lockout ending including; how both sides came together on an agreement, the last 48 hours of negotiations, top reactions from MLB players and everything you need to know in this new CBA!

Ben also brings back baseball twitter legend and USA Today MLB Insider, Bob Nightengale! Bob explains how MLB and the MLPA struck a deal, the main talking points in the new CBA, breaking the news to Bud Selig and how we still got a 162 game season!

Finally, Ben examines the remaining top free agents including Carlos Correa, Freddie Freeman, Trevor Story, Clayton Kershaw and more!

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MLB INSIDER BOB NIGHTENGALE + LOCKOUT UPDATE + TOP-10 MLB PITCHERS Mar 09, 2022

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Ben is joined by USA Today MLB Insider, Bob Nightengale! Bob gives a very optimistic update on the current MLB lockout, what the CBT is and why it’s so important, his thoughts on the new proposed rule changes, where Freddie Freeman could land and the first superstar to sign once the new CBA is signed!

Ben also gives his thoughts on: MLB’s new proposed rules, where we are at in the current CBA negotiations, why Freddie Freeman could be the missing piece for teams making a World Series run and his 2022 Top-10 Pitchers / Top-5 Catchers in MLB!

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MLB THE SHOW'S RAMONE RUSSELL + TOP MLB FARM SYSTEMS + OHTANI MVP EDITION Feb 09, 2022

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Ben is joined by Product Development and Brand Strategist for Playstation and MLB The Show, Ramone Russell! Ramone gives a full breakdown on Shohei Ohtani's cover for MLB The Show 22; the process of choosing Ohtani, Ohtani's reaction to seeing the MVP cover for the first time, MLB The Show working with the 'Jackie Robinson Foundation', changing the programming code to truly unlock Ohtani in The Show 22 and more!

Ben also gives his thoughts on; the new updates on the MLB lockout situation, The Yankees pushing for Freddie Freeman and MLB Umpire Joe West retiring! Also, Ben breaks down his Top-5 MLB Farm Systems in 2022 before his extra innings on the NASCAR Clash at the coliseum!

1:45 - MLB LOCKOUT UPDATE

7:11 - YANKEES PUSH FOR FREEMAN

9:42 - JOE WEST RETIREMENT

13:25 - NEW MVP EDITION OHTANI COVER

15:20 - RAMONE RUSSELL INTERVIEW

44:14 - TOP-5 MLB FARM SYSTEMS

53:33 - NASCAR CLASH AT THE COLISEUM

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TAMPA BAY OUTFIELDER BRETT PHILLIPS + BARRY BONDS + OHTANI 'MLB THE SHOW 22' COVER Feb 02, 2022

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Ben is joined by Tampa Bay Ray's Outfielder, Brett Phillips! Brett checks in with an MLB offseason update; the differences between this offseason compared to others, fixing HOF voting, his thoughts on Barry Bonds, becoming a media member last World Series and his love for 'MLB THE SHOW' and Ohtani making the cover!

Ben also gives his thoughts on; Ohtani cover reveal, an update on the MLB lockout situation, David Ortiz inducted into the HOF and the legend of Barry Bonds. Also, Ben breaks down his Top-5 MLB Video Game Covers before a special shoutout to close out the show!

1:18 - Shohei Ohtani 'MLB THE SHOW 22' Cover

3:17 - MLB Lockout Update

6:05 - David Ortiz inducted into HOF

9:02 - The Legend of Barry Bonds

15:30 - Brett Phillips Interview

51:52 - Top-5 MLB Video Game Covers

55:05 - Extra Innings

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5X MLB ALL-STAR ADAM JONES + PLAYING IN JAPAN + MLB LOCKOUT Dec 22, 2021

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Ben is joined by former 5x MLB All-Star Center Fielder with the Baltimore Orioles, Adam Jones! Adam opens up about his travels overseas playing professionally in Japan the past two seasons, how he got the nickname 'Mr. Thanksgiving' over in Japan, the importance of his family and experiencing other cultures, how large of an icon Shohei Ohtani is in Japan, his thoughts on MLB's lockout and a walk down his career memory lane!

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