Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry preview every ALDS and NLDS with the Houston Astros taking on the Minnesota Twins, the Baltimore Orioles taking on the Texas Rangers, the Los Angeles Dodgers taking on the Arizona Diamondbacks and the Philadelphia Phillies taking on the Atlanta Braves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down an action packed day 2 of the MLB Playoffs. Find out the winners & losers of all four wild-card match ups. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down an action packed day 1 of the MLB Playoffs. Find out the winners & losers of all four wild-card match ups, plus Top 5 Players of the Day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry wrap up the 2023 MLB regular season by handing out The Flippys! It's Flippin' Bats' version of the MLB regular season awards. Who will take home MVP, Cy Young, Rookie of the Year and more?! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry recap a WILD end to the regular season with the Houston Astros taking home the AL West title, the Arizona Diamondbacks & Miami Marlins taking the final two playoff spots in the National League with the Chicago Cubs collapsing down the stretch. Ben and Alex also give their MLB postseason predictions going series by series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megapho...

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show. They discuss who John Smoltz thinks is the biggest dark horse in this year's playoffs as well as who were the most surprising and disappointing teams. Ben and John also discuss what MLB should do moving forward with the playoff format. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry preview a WILD final weekend for the MLB season. The Baltimore Orioles clinched the top spot in the American League and the Seattle Mariners win a wild against the Texas Rangers in walk-off fashion. We bid Miguel Cabrera farewell as he sets to retire and Ben tries to complete the Immaculate Grid in less than 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone...

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they discuss the wild finish to the MLB season with multiple must-see series, Justin Verlander's big statement start for the Houston Astros vs the Seattle Mariners and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez to the show. They discuss Lopez getting traded to the Braves, their hopes of a World Series title, who has the most pop on the Braves, and working with the legendary Ron Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros make the list. Ben tries to complete the Immaculate Grid in less than 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the AL & NL Wild Card races heading into the final week of the season with the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Miami Marlins all vying for playoff spots. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings and his Team of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss Shohei Ohtani's MVP case, former teammate Deion Sanders' coaching rise and his thoughts on Spencer Strider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the HUGE weekend series between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in the HOT AL West. Ben tells you whether or not it's time to panic or be patient with certain playoff bubble teams and Ben tries to complete the Immaculate Grid in 90 seconds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they discuss St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright picking up his 200th win. They also talk about Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery and the HOT playoff race in both the AL & NL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer & Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine to the show. Glavine talks about his hockey roots and getting drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round. He talks about what it was like being teammates with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. Of course, Glavine shared some amazing Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Bobby Cox stories. Glavine also discussed the le...

Ben Verlander brings you everything you need to know Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani is expected to have elbow surgery soon and have we seen him play his last game for the Los Angeles Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander gives his '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and this week he picked the surging Miami Marlins who dominated the Atlanta Braves and the faltering Chicago Cubs who are both vying for a NL Wild Card spot. Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in less than 90 seconds and he answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays clinching playoff spots. He also talks about both the AL & NL Wild Card races. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings, Team of the Week & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you a quick emergency pod to discuss the news that Shohei Ohtani will miss the remainder of the 2023 season with an oblique injury. Ben also talks about whether or not Ohtani can still win the AL MVP award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes John Smoltz to the show and they discuss how good the Atlanta Braves are & their chances at winning 14 straight division titles. They also talks about the comments made by Seattle Mariners' George Kirby and the Los Angeles Angels making Mike Trout available in trade talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the big weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners. Ben also brings you his Top 5 MLB Postseason Sleepers highlighted by the Philadelphia Phillies and he tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Texas Rangers' playoff chances after Max Scherzer's injury. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. is closing in on 40 HR & 70 SB, but is a 50 HR & 80 SB season possible? Plus Ben & Alex answer some fan questions, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes MLB's Top Prospect and Baltimore Orioles stud Jackson Holliday to the show. They discuss draft day, going number one overall, jumping through the minors and having Matt Holliday as a dad. He also talks about not being able to check into a hotel when he got called up to AAA, which players he looks up to and whether or not he's the best shortstop in the family. He also takes a...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani still dealing with his oblique injury so is he still the American League MVP? Ohtani will be one of the most sought after free agents in MLB history this offseason so where will he end up, and the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly open to moving Mike Trout if he is open to it. Learn...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners in this week's '1 Up, 1 Down'. Ben updates his top 5 players in the MVP race and then he tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds. Ben and Alex then answer some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices