Bat Flip Podcast

On this episode we have guest Co Host David Westergreen on to talk about more CBA negotiations, Shohei Ohtani being named the cover Athlete for MLB The Show 22, and the NL East division breakdown.

On this episode we go over the 2022 HOF voting results that saw David Ortiz get voted in, The MLB labor talks seem to have made some progress as they met twice this week, then the AL East division breakdown

On this episode we go over the retirement of Jon Lester and then hit on the AL Central breakdown for the 2022 season.

On this episode we take a look and breakdown the 2022 Hall Of Fame Ballot while also giving our ballots and who we think should be given some consideration.

We hit on the small CBA talk news, the retirements of Kyle Seager and Cameron Maybin, plus our first division breakdown of the year starting with the AL West.

Taking a look back at 2021 for the podcast and what it has meant for us, plus a look at 2021 for the game and what we are looking forward to for 2022.

After our short hiatus we are back just in time for the lockout to be in full effect. We wrap up the final deals that happened before the lockout went into affect, we hit on the last two manager hires, and a little of our thoughts on the lockout and what's ahead in the baseball landscape.

The hot stove boiled over this past week with over 30 free agency deals. We hit on the biggest ones including Corey Seager, Max Scherzer, Marcus Semien, Robbie Ray, Kevin Gausman, Starling Marte, and many many more!

On this episode w hit on Justin Verlander, Aaron Loup, Anthony DeSclfani, Wander Franco and other hot stove news that happened this past week.

On this episode we hit on Eduardo Rodriguez signing with Detriot, Jose Berrios getting his extension, Noah Syndergaard signing with the Angels, the Mets finally getting a GM, Plus hitting on the Awards that have been announced and what's to come.

On this episode we go over the qualifying offers, the Andrew Heaney signing, and a look at our top free agents and where we think they will be playing in 2022.

On this episode we cover the small moves that have started the off season so far. Also the hiring of Bob Melvin to manage the Padres, and we cover games 3-6 of the World Series and wrap up our thoughts on this season of baseball.

On this shorter episode we quickly hit on the Cardinals new manager, we wrap up the LCS, go over games 1 & 2 of the World Series and look forward to the rest of the series

On this episode we hit on the wild game 5 that closed out the NLDS, then we look at the ALCS & NLCS matchups that are already underway.

On this episode we go over the crazy Wild Card games, the LDS matchups that saw Boston beat Tampa Bay, Houston beat Chicago, Atlanta beat Milwaukee, and a Game 5 winner take all game on Thursday between San Francisco and Los Angeles. Also a LCS preview as games start Friday

On this episode we go over the final season standings plus a player we felt stood out from each team, plus we do a preview of the up coming NL & AL wildcard games that take place on Tuesday and Wednesday.

On this episode we hit on the Cardinals crazy win streak, the team MVPs from the division winners so far, a big injury loss for the SF Giants, plus the big series including a look at the wild AL Wild Card race.

On this episode we go over Eddie Rosario hitting for the cycle, Salvador Perez setting the record for most homers by a catcher in one season, Jon Lester gets his 200th Career win, and the Wild Card races are hotter than ever before.

On this episode we go over Mad Max getting 3 thousand career strikeouts, Paul Goldschmidt becomes the all time hit leader from anyone born in Delaware, the 9th no hitter of the year this time the Brew Crew and Corbin Burnets, Lindor vs Stanton in a emotional weekend series, and a look at the wild card races and the series that will be key in the race for the final playoff spots.

On this episode we look forward to the HOF ceremonies that happens on Wednesday Sept 8th as Derek Jeter, Larry Walker, Ted Simmons, and Marvin Miller get their rightful place in Cooperstown. We also hit on Charlie Morton, Jacob deGrom, the key series of the past week, what games to look forward to, and the POTW

We bring back the last division breakdown of the regular season, hit on the controversial thumbs down Javi Baez and the players gave to the fans, a historic strikeout record was set, and our POTW.

On this episode we cover Miguel Cabrera hitting his 500th career home run, Yadi Molina getting a extension, MLB proposing a salary floor for the new CBA, look at more key series this week, and ending with our POTW

On this episode we talk about the "Field of Dreams" game that took place this past week and what it could mean for the future of Baseball. We also talk about the Little League Classic game upcoming on Sunday. Plus some of the major series to watch this week in the game.

On this division breakdown we talk about the Red Sox slide, The potential AL Wild card scenario, The Wild NL East and which team wants to actually win it, Are the Reds primed for a run at the Brew Crew?, Will the Giants keep it up? or will LA make the run we have all waited for? Plus our Players of the Month

On this Trade Deadline episode we hit on over 30 trades that were made from July 28th- July 30th. We hit on on the major trades including Max Scherzer & Trea Turner to LA, Anthony Rizzo and Joey Gallo to NY, Kris Bryant to SF, Jose Berrios to the 6, and many many more.