Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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Ben Meets Shohei Ohtani!! Live from the MLB All-Star Game w/ Tatis, Judge, Arenado & more Jul 13, 2021

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The quest to meet Shohei Ohtani is complete! In this special episode recorded live from MLB All-Star Week at Coors Field in Denver, Ben takes us through his journey to meet the first two-way All-Star in the history of the game. Plus, interviews with Tatis, Judge, Arenado, and more!

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Braves Pitcher, Shane Greene, plus Shohei Ohtani becomes the first two-way All-Star Jul 06, 2021

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Shane Greene joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to talk: Being a rookie on the Yankees during Derek Jeter’s final season, pitching 3 up, 3 down in the All-Star game and still being a Free Agent this year on Opening Day before signing with the Braves mid-season.

Also, Ben reacts to Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player ever to be selected as an All-Star for pitching and hitting plus the rest of the All-Star roster.

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Orioles Pitcher John Means, plus why Shohei Ohtani is is a better two-way player than Babe Ruth Jun 29, 2021

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Member of the No-hitter club, John Means, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Reaction to the new foreign substance rule, advice received from CC Sabathia at the All-Star game, and his thoughts on the dropped 3rd strike rule after tossing the first non-perfect no-hitter in MLB history.

Plus, Ben reacts to Hector Santiago becoming the 1st player ejected under the new foreign substance rule, how Shohei Ohtani is already a better two-way player than Babe Ruth and Tennessee baseball assistant, Ross Kivett, stops by after video of his ejection from the College World Series went viral.

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Tigers Pitcher, Michael Fulmer Jun 22, 2021

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Michael Fulmer joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: What it’s like to be traded for a superstar at the deadline, the transition from being a starter to closer, using his shoes as pillows during his minor league days and much more.

Plus, MLB’s crackdown on players doctoring baseballs, Ohtani having the “Best week in MLB history,” and breaking down Joey Votto’s amazing exchange with a young fan after being ejected.

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Rays Pitcher, Ryan Yarbrough Jun 15, 2021

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Ryan Yarbrough joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: starting a World Series game, making his MLB debut at Fenway Park and reminisce over their college days at Old Dominion University.

Plus, Mets play-by-play announcer, Wayne Randazzo, stops by to explain what it’s like to witness Jacob deGrom’s historical start to an MLB season, Ben’s 6-tool player of the week and Shohei Ohtani launching the longest home run of his career.

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Dodgers Pitcher, Walker Buehler Jun 08, 2021

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World Series champion, Walker Buehler, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: What he’s learned from Clayton Kershaw and Trevor Bauer, his UFC fandom and which teammates would transition best to MMA. Plus, Ben shows how the home run leader board proves that the next generation of baseball is in great hands, Team USA qualifying for the 2021 Tokyo Olympics and the best pitcher in the NL.

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Astros Outfielder, Kyle Tucker Jun 01, 2021

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No. 5 overall pick in 2015 and Astros Outfielder, Kyle Tucker, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Playing in his first World Series in 2019, batting without wearing batting gloves, and bulking up during this past offseason.

Plus, the San Francisco Giants being the real deal after taking a series at Dodger Stadium, Herb Lawrence joins the show to discuss difficult decisions the Chicago Cubs face and Ben gives his monthly Top 5 power rankings.

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Reds Pitcher, Wade Miley May 25, 2021

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Recent member of the No-Hitters club, Wade Miley, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: The entire day of his no-no from breakfast to the last out, why pitchers are so dominant in 2021 and the mental aspect of pitching. Plus, Ben talks Tony La Russa, unwritten rules and the latest update regarding Shohei Ohtani.

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Yankees Legend, Bernie Williams May 18, 2021

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4x World Series champion Bernie Williams joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: his favorite memory from each World Series he played in, being on Seinfeld with Derek Jeter and his new career as a guitarist. Plus, Pedro Moura stops by to discuss Albert Pujols signing with the Dodgers & Manny Machado’s controversial slide and Ben introduces a brand new weekly segment called ‘This week in Shohei Ohtani news.'

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White Sox Pitcher, Lance Lynn May 11, 2021

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World Series champion, Lance Lynn, joins Ben Verlander’s clubhouse to discuss: Playing in the Little League World Series & World Series, how pitchers have evolved through his career and the hardest hitters he’s ever faced. Plus, Ben talks about the sudden Designation for assignment to Albert Pujols and if 4 no-hitters this quickly is good for the game of baseball

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