
Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats!
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MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander for a can't-miss episode! The two dive into the heated AL MVP race — is it Yankees slugger Aaron Judge or Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh who deserves the crown? Plus, insider takes, bold predictions, and plenty more from around the league. Don't mi

SHOHEI OHTANI'S FIRST AS A DODGER! + TOP 3 ROOKIES OF THE YEAR & MLB POWER RANKINGS
Ben Verlander breaks down the big news as Shohei Ohtani makes his mark as a Los Angeles Dodger for the very first time. From Ohtani's historic moment to the top contenders for Rookie of the Year, we’ve got the hottest stories around the league. Plus, we reveal the latest MLB Power Rankings and which teams are rising (o

WHO WON THE RAFAEL DEVERS TRADE? SHOHEI OHTANI BACK ON THE MOUND & GREATEST PITCHING PERFORMANCES
MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to join Ben Verlander for another must-watch episode! The duo breaks down the blockbuster trade sending Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants — who came out on top? They also dive into Shohei Ohtani’s much-anticipated return to the mound for the Los Ange
Ben Verlander is back with a jam-packed episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, he dives into Shohei Ohtani’s long-awaited return to the mound against the Padres — his first pitching appearance in nearly two years. Plus, Ohtani hits another major milestone with his 250th career home run.But the biggest bombshell? The Bost

SHOHEI OHTANI & DODGERS VS PADRES, GREATEST CATCH IN MLB HISTORY & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to the show with Ben Verlander to break down what might be the greatest catch in baseball history — and why it left him speechless. They dive into the intense Dodgers vs. Padres series, highlight Shohei Ohtani's impact, and explore how the recent wave of pitching injuries could res
Ben Verlander returns with a brand-new episode of Flippin’ Bats! This week, he dives into the Atlanta Braves’ shocking collapse in the 2025 season. Is it time for the Braves to hit the reset button and start planning for 2026?Ben also takes a closer look at the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, whose season has been der