Bat Flip Podcast

On this episode we cover the wild start to the trade deadline. Covering Nelson Cruz, Rich Hill, Adam Frazier, and many others that have already been traded. Then we look at other potential big names that can be moved before the deadline this Friday.

On this episode we look back at the All Star week that was. Starting with the MLB Draft, then moving on to the Home Run Derby, and lastly the All Star Game. plus we do a division breakdown to let you know where things stand as of the break.

On this episode we hit on some of the latest injuries, a quick talk on Trevor Bauer and his criminal investigation, we go over the all star teams and who we feel deserve to be there and who was snubbed, plus the POTW

We had our first trade of the hot stove season involving the Marlins & Blue Jays, the first Major League player to get caught with a "Foreign Substance" gets suspended, plus quite possibly the worst no hitter we have seen thrown as Zach Davies leads a combined no hitter against the LA Dodgers.

Number 1 prospect Wander Franco gets the call up to the big leagues, Hot stove season is about to start as the trade deadline is a little over a month away, so we look at potential buyers, sellers, and the in betweeners. Plus we do our POTW.

On this episode we discuss the controversial topic around pitchers using Spider Tack or some sort of "sticky stuff" and the repercussions it could have with MLB cracking down, we create a All Star Game ballot, and do our POTW

A look at how this season would look like with the 60 game season we had last year. We look at our award predictions from the start of the season and how they line up to what has happened so far. We give our 60 game awards plus our POTWs.

MLB announces the inaugural Lou Gehrig day honoring the legend and bringing awareness to ALS, MLB had the 2 millionth run scored and the 20 thousandth player make his debut. Albert Pujols moves up the all time ranks again. A full Division breakdown is back plus our POTW

We welcome the MLB Daily guys as our first guest appearance on the show. We talk about the no hitters going on and if they are good or bad for the game. Did we expect all the injuries this year? plus we did a split POTW

A new pitching record has been set by Corbin Burnes, the injury bug has crept up this time biting some pretty big names including Mike Trout, The Machine finds a new home, a rant on the way the game changed with pitchers losing control, Tony La Russa causes issues in the clubhouse and in the game, plus our POTW

After a off week we are back with a full division breakdown, 2 no hitters have happened, a group of injuries, we talk the Oakland A's potential move from Oakland due to a lack of funding for a new stadium.

A brief standings rundown then we jump into a conversation on potential rule changes that either have been implemented or coming to the independent/minor leagues, finished off with our POTW

As the season rolls on the injuries keep piling on many of which are due to Covid, the Dodgers and Padres played a will 3 game series in SD with 4 more scheduled for this weekend. We also had another No Hitter this week. Plus our POTW!

As the season is a couple weeks in we did our first rundown of the year. We hit on what teams have been doing good and what they have been struggling with. Also hitting on what players have been preforming good and bad to start the season. Plus a brief look at our POTW

Opening Week has come and gone as we fill you in on all the major injury news, the good/bad team starts, our first benches clearing brawl, and the return of our Players of The Week.

Check out our last episode before opening day! The season starts April 1st but before that we bring our AL season predictions with division breakdowns and awards. Plus we give our World Series predictions you will not want to miss those!

As the season is right around the corner we bring our 2021 NL Predictions. From each division to our wild card and awards winners for the NL this year. More injury updates as opening day is in doubt for many dealing with aliments.

The injuries keep piling up this week, the Historic at bat between Jordon Hicks and Luis Guillorme, The last decent free agent signs, and we update on the Good/Bad players from last week

Fernando Tatis Jr signs a massive extension with the Padres, Jackie Bradley JR signs with the Brewers, Jake Odorizzi signs with the Astros, the injuries are starting to mount up during the spring training, the good/bad of spring training so far

On this episode we go over Justin Turner re-signing in Los Angeles with the Dodgers, James Paxton returns to Seattle after 2 years in New York, The Padres make a couple bullpen moves, and Andrew Benintendi gets traded to the Royals in a 3 team deal involving the Mets & Red Sox.

As the offseason winds down the last couple major free agents start signing deals. Trevor Bauer heads to LA, Marcell Ozuna re-signs with ATL, Yadi returns to the Cardinals, and many more. A couple trades happen, while the League and Players settle on rules for the 2021 season.

A busy week in the baseball world sees Nolan Arenado finally get his trade from the Rockies, Plenty of signings like Adam Wainwright, Andrelton Simmons, Joc Pederson, Didi Gregorious, and many others sign free agent deals. Plus a talk about the MLB and the MLB players over the 2021 season.

A wild week of free agency sees a flurry of moves with George Springer, JT Realmuto, Marcus Semien, Kirby Yates headlining the signings. While the New York Yankees made 2 trades acquiring Jameson Taillon, and trading away Adam Ottavino

On this Episode Damien & Matt touch on a busy week. Starting with the sad passing of HOF pitcher Don Sutton, then go to a wild week of free agency which included Corey Kluber, DJ LeMahieu, Jon Lester, Archie Bradley and others. Plus the Padres make another trade this time a 3 team deal to acquire Joe Musgrove with the Mets & Pirates involved.

The New York Mets pull off the blockbuster trade to acquire Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco. The White Sox sign Liam Hendricks, the Nationals sign Kyle Schwarber, the sad passing of HOF manager and well respected Tommy Lasorda. Also we bring our final division breakdown as we hit the NL West.