Episodes

  • MLB ALL-STAR WEEK RECAP: OHTANI'S HOMER, PAUL SKENES' OUTING, JOHN SMOLTZ & MORE

    MLB ALL-STAR WEEK RECAP: OHTANI'S HOMER, PAUL SKENES' OUTING, JOHN SMOLTZ & MORE
    Jul 18 2024
    Ben Verlander recaps his trip to MLB All-Star Week in Dallas, Texas. Ben talks about the infamous National Anthem, the wild home run derby, Paul Skenes' outing, Shohei Ohtani's home run and more. Ben also welcomes in Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss his takeaways from the All-Star Game, what he saw from Paul Skenes, his one bold prediction for the second half and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    47 mins
  • MLB ALL-STAR GAME TOP THINGS TO WATCH, 1ST HALF SURPRISING STORYLINES, POWER RANKINGS & MORE

    MLB ALL-STAR GAME TOP THINGS TO WATCH, 1ST HALF SURPRISING STORYLINES, POWER RANKINGS & MORE
    Jul 16 2024
    Ben Verlander discusses his Top 3 things to watch for at this year's MLB All-Star Game including how many stolen bases Elly De La Cruz will get, will Shohei Ohtani hit a home run and more. Ben also discusses some of the most surprising storylines from the first half including Atlanta Braves' Reynaldo López, the Texas Rangers & more. Finally, Ben gives his final MLB Power Rankings of the 1st half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    38 mins
  • ATLANTA BRAVES' WOES, ALL-STAR GAME VOTING, MEMORIES & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    ATLANTA BRAVES' WOES, ALL-STAR GAME VOTING, MEMORIES & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    Jul 13 2024
    Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show. Ben and John discuss the Atlanta Braves' troubles after losing Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider for the year. They also discuss whether or not the MLB needs to change the All-Star game voting process and Smoltz gives his favorite All-Star Game memory. Smoltz also discusses Nolan Ryan and what it was like watching him pitch and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    18 mins
  • MLB ALL-STAR SNUBS & SURPRISES, SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST TO 20/20, YANKEES VS RED SOX SERIES & MORE

    MLB ALL-STAR SNUBS & SURPRISES, SHOHEI OHTANI 1ST TO 20/20, YANKEES VS RED SOX SERIES & MORE
    Jul 9 2024
    Ben Verlander brings you everything MLB All-Star Game related after the American League & National League rosters were announced and he gives his Top 3 snubs and surprises. Ben also breaks down the big New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox series this past weekend where the Red Sox continue to stay hot and the Yankees continue to struggle. Ben talks about Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani becoming the first player this season to reach 20 home runs and 20 stolen bases. Ohtani had 20 stolen bases all last year and Ohtani is just one home run away from 200 career home runs. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    55 mins
  • SATURDAYS WITH JOHN SMOLTZ

    SATURDAYS WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
    Jul 6 2024
    Ben Verlander welcomes back Atlanta Braves legend & MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to Flippin' Bats. Ben and John discuss a loaded AL MVP race and who is currently in the lead. They also discuss whether or not Pittsburgh Pirates' Paul Skenes should be an MLB All-Star and what the Chicago Cubs & Toronto Blue Jays should do at the trade deadline after lackluster starts to the season. Smoltz also gives his favorite Willie Mays story. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    15 mins
  • SHOHEI OHTANI ON FIRE, HOUSTON ASTROS ARE BACK, CUBS' BIG DECISIONS & MORE

    SHOHEI OHTANI ON FIRE, HOUSTON ASTROS ARE BACK, CUBS' BIG DECISIONS & MORE
    Jul 2 2024
    Ben Verlander discusses the new MLB Home Run Derby rules for 2024, Bobby Bonilla day and what the Chicago Cubs need to do at the trade deadline. Ben also updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, talks about Shohei Ohtani's incredible two week stretch, and whether or not the Houston Astros are officially back. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    36 mins
  • PHILLIES & YANKEES BATTLE IT OUT IN MLB POWER RANKINGS & TOP 3 MOST SURPRISING & DISAPPOINTING TEAMS

    PHILLIES & YANKEES BATTLE IT OUT IN MLB POWER RANKINGS & TOP 3 MOST SURPRISING & DISAPPOINTING TEAMS
    Jun 25 2024
    Ben Verlander gives you his updated MLB Power Rankings with the Philadelphia Phillies and the New York Yankees battling it out for the top spot. Ben also gives his Top 3 most surprising & disappointing teams with the Kansas City Royals, New York Yankees and Houston Astros making those lists. Ben answers some fan questions & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    42 mins
  • BALTIMORE ORIOLES LEGEND CAL RIPKEN JR.

    BALTIMORE ORIOLES LEGEND CAL RIPKEN JR.
    Jun 18 2024
    Ben Verlander welcomes Baltimore Orioles legend and MLB Hall of Famer Cal Ripken Jr. back to the show. Ben and Cal talk about Gunnar Henderson and his ceiling as well as how last year's postseason birth will help the Orioles this season. They also discuss the Orioles' new ownership, how wild it is that Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts is playing shortstop, what Cal saw in Jackson Holliday's debut & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
    Show more Show less
    28 mins