Bat Flip Podcast

David and special guest Andrew each take over MLB GMs picking their players in the third annual Batflip Podcast Mock Draft! Don't miss the guys attempt to place wagers on what the teams do next week during the MLB draft and hear some surprising picks the guys love that turn out amazing!

David and Damien discuss the New York Mets finally firing Carlos Mendoza, the Los Angeles Angles and their bungling owner Arte Moreno firing Perry Minasian, and another mid-June trade. Plus, the Cubs are all dying, and other injuries are covered around baseball. Don't miss this exciting episode.

Greg Zumach joins the show for an in-depth conversation on all things college baseball and the upcoming draft! We break down the 2026 College World Series in Omaha — who’s making noise, key storylines, top performers, and which teams are still fighting for a national championship. Plus, we dive into the 2026 MLB Draft preview with Greg’s expert analysis on the top prospects, risers, sleepers, and...

David and Damien go over all the MLB standings changes in June! Can the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals rally from the AL Central basement? Can anyone catch the Atlanta Braves? What's happening with the Cubs, and is the entire NL Central THAT good? All this, plus some news and notes from around the leaguge. Don't miss this epsiode!

Another chaotic week in the 2026 MLB season! We break down all the biggest stories, from fan movements to shocking streaks and injury updates. Top Stories This Week: The Tarps Off movement is spreading across baseball — especially loud in Anaheim this week, along with leaked Shohei Ohtani trade rumors. Is it time to write off the Detroit Tigers? Tarik Skubal is throwing bullpens, but trade rumblin...

The Major League season is in full swing, and Matt and David go over the EXTENSIVE injury list as MLB teams continue to work through tons of injuries. Also, each went to a ballpark this weekend and will discuss their experience. Plus a few prospects, including Colt Emerson of the Mariners were called up! Don't miss this episode of the Batflip Podcast.

Another wild week in the 2026 MLB season is in the books! We break down the current standings, top stories, and all the biggest moments from the past week. Top Stories This Week: The Chicago Cubs have won 10 games in a row for the second time this season — are they the real deal? The Atlanta Braves mourn the loss of franchise icons Ted Turner and Bobby Cox. Robby Snelling makes his highly anticipa...

The 2026 MLB season is full of major moves and tough news! Top Stories: Travis Bazzana, the #1 overall pick in the 2024 MLB Draft, has officially been called up by the Cleveland Guardians. The Philadelphia Phillies have fired manager Rob Thompson. Don Mattingly takes over as manager (he previously managed Carl and Justin Crawford). Thompson was offered a role within the organization. (Note: Alex C...

The 2026 MLB season continues to deliver major news! Right-hander Lucas Giolito has signed with the San Diego Padres on a 1-year/$3 million deal that can reach up to $8 million with incentives, plus a mutual option for 2027. In a shocking move, the Boston Red Sox have fired manager Alex Cora, hitting coach Peter Fatse, assistant hitting coach Dillon Lawson, bench coach Ramon Vázquez, and game plan...

The 2026 MLB season is delivering major off-field news alongside on-field action! The Detroit Tigers have locked up top infield prospect Kevin McGonigle to a massive 8-year, $150 million extension that includes a $14 million signing bonus and performance escalators. Big Off-Field Stories: The MLB Players Association fired COO Xavier James and Head of HR Michael O’Neill following an internal invest...

The 2026 MLB season is already delivering drama! The Pittsburgh Pirates locked up superstar prospect Konnor Griffin with a massive 9-year, $140 million extension (up to $150M with incentives) — the largest contract in franchise history, topping Bryan Reynolds’ deal. Plus, the Penner Group (owners of the Denver Broncos) has purchased a 40% stake in the Colorado Rockies — a major ownership shift in...

The Seattle Mariners made a historic commitment to their top prospect this week! Colt Emerson (MLB Pipeline #7, BA #7, FanGraphs #11 overall) signed an 8-year/$95 million extension with a 9th-year club option, full no-trade clause (NTC), and escalators that can push the total over $130 million. This is the largest contract ever for a player with zero MLB service time. Week in Review Highlights: Ko...

The 2026 MLB season is off to a wild start, and we’re breaking down the biggest contract news plus early-season takeaways! The Chicago Cubs locked up two key pieces long-term: Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) on a 6-year/$115M extension (no options, buys out two free-agent years — he can hit free agency at age 31, includes assignment bonus if traded, and escalators that can push the total to $133M). They...

OPENING DAY IS HERE! Join David, Damien, and Matt in discussing the official 2026 season predictions, being an annual episode where awards, results, and a world series champion are selected, that we can look back on at the end of the MLB season. Don't miss this episode as you ramp up for all things baseball this opening week.

MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Ale...

MLB Offseason Madness January 2026: Big Trades, Signings, Arbitration Drama, HOF News & Shocking Injuries! The 2026 MLB hot stove is on fire! We're breaking down the latest moves shaking up rosters: relievers landing new homes with Ryne Stanek signing with the Cardinals (post-Arenado trade), Tyler Kinley re-upping with the Braves, and Pierce Johnson joining the Reds. Left-hander Ranger Suárez...

The 2025-26 MLB offseason is in full swing, and the action since mid-December has been nonstop! We’re covering every major signing, trade, and rumor that’s reshaping rosters ahead of Spring Training. Japanese aces and sluggers are making big splashes stateside: right-hander Tatsuya Imai inks a 3-year, $54M deal with the Houston Astros to bolster their rotation alongside Hunter Brown, while power-h...

2025 MLB Winter Meetings Recap: Schwarber Re-Signs with Phillies, Díaz to Dodgers, Alonso Joins Orioles & Post-Meetings Moves! Join us as we break down the action-packed 2025 MLB Winter Meetings in Orlando (Dec 8-11), featuring blockbuster free agent signings like Kyle Schwarber's 5-year, $150M return to the Philadelphia Phillies, Edwin Díaz's record AAV deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, and...

The MLB offseason is off and running, and the hot stove is smoking! Tonight, David and Damien dive into the Major League signings of Phil Maton and Raisel Iglesias, three HUGE trades between the Rangers/Mets, Red Sox/Cardinals, and Orioles/Angels, and the Rockies finally hired a manager! Don't miss the guys breaking these moves and their impact down as we ready for the winter meetings.

2026 MLB Free Agent Predictions: Where Will Kyle Tucker, Munetaka Murakami, Dylan Cease, Framber Valdez Land? Bold Offseason Moves! Join us for our ultimate 2026 MLB Free Agency breakdown as we predict the hottest destinations for the top names hitting the market this winter! Will superstar outfielder Kyle Tucker (29, 8.7 WAR with Cubs) snag a $400M+ mega-deal from the Yankees, Dodgers, or Phillie...

2025 World Series Recap: Dodgers Go Back-to-Back, Epic 7-Game Thriller Over Blue Jays! Relive the Dodgers' historic 2025 MLB World Series victory, clinching their ninth title and first back-to-back since the Yankees' three-peat with a heart-stopping 5-4 extra-innings win in Game 7 against the Toronto Blue Jays! From Shohei Ohtani's MVP heroics and Will Smith's game-winning 11th-inning HR to the Ja...

2025 MLB World Series Preview: Dodgers vs Blue Jays! ALCS/NLCS Championship Series Recap & Bold Predictions! Join us as we recap the epic 2025 MLB Championship Series—where the Toronto Blue Jays stunned the Seattle Mariners in a 7-game ALCS thriller (4-3 Jays win), and the Los Angeles Dodgers dominated the Milwaukee Brewers in a 4-1 NLCS sweep! Now, dive into our ultimate preview of the 2025 W...

2025 MLB Championship Series Predictions: Mariners vs Blue Jays ALCS, Dodgers vs Brewers NLCS Breakdown! The 2025 MLB playoffs heat up—join us as we deliver expert predictions for the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays, and the NLCS showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Milwaukee Brewers! We analyze key matchups, star players like Julio Rodríguez, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.,...

2025 MLB Playoff Bracket Breakdown: Wild Card Series Predictions for Yankees vs Red Sox, Guardians vs Tigers, Dodgers vs Reds & Cubs vs Padres! The 2025 MLB postseason is here—join us as we unveil the full playoff bracket and deliver bold Wild Card Series predictions! With the Toronto Blue Jays earning the AL's top seed and bye alongside the Seattle Mariners, we dive into the intense AL matchu...

MLB 2025 Playoff Push: Reds Control NL Wild Card Destiny Over Mets, Mariners Sweep Astros in Epic AL WC Battle with Cleveland & Detroit, Trout's 400th HR Milestone & Kershaw Retires! Join us for this week's explosive MLB breakdown as of September 22, 2025! We dive into the Cincinnati Reds owning their tiebreaker destiny in the heated NL Wild Card race against the slumping New York Mets, th...