Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including Elly De La Cruz's majors debut, Aaron Judge landing on the IL again after crashing into the wall at Dodger Stadium, another major injury for Jacob deGrom, plus Ben's Top 5 most valuable players and MORE on Flippin’ Bats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB on Fox field reporter and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal to preview the MLB trade deadline. Ken Rosenthal talks about Shohei Ohtani’s future with the Los Angeles Angels and gives his predictions for the biggest buyers, sellers and players to watch on the trade block. Ben also talks about the top 3 teams that need to be trade-deadline buyers. Learn more about your ad choic...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani falls just short of the cycle once again, and he receives high praise from Hall of Famer Reggie Jackson. Ben and Alex also discuss if Shohei Ohtani retired right now is he a Hall of Famer? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoic...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their “1 Up, 1 Down,” in which they discuss the Miami Marlins, Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, and the Los Angeles Angels. Next, Ben explains why MLB needs to use the double first base after Twins rookie Royce Lewis suffered a scary collision on Sunday. Another round of “Name that Team” follows, before ending the show by answering your Twitter questions....

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry debate in Overreaction Monday if the Arizona Diamondbacks will win the NL West, when Cincinnati Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz should be called up to the big leagues, and more. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees continue to climb Ben’s Power Rankings, and Aaron Judge & Freddie Freeman highlight his Team of the Month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm...

Ben Verlander sits down with Hall of Famer John Smoltz for another edition of 'Saturday with Smoltz' and this week they discuss Toronto Blue Jays Alek Manoah and his struggles. They also talk about whether or not Philadelphia Phillies Craig Kimbrel is a Hall of Famer and whether or not we will see another pitcher reach the 300 win mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the HUGE weekend series between the New York Yankees and Los Angeles Dodgers. They also answer whether it is time to panic or be patient about the Seattle Mariners, Philadelphia Phillies & much MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including their trip to Dodger Stadium, a debate about the Wave and ketchup on hot dogs, will we see a pitcher reach 300 wins again and more LIVE on Flippin’ Bats. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcome Houston Astros' Hunter Brown to the show. Ben and Hunter discuss everything from his draft day, his call to the big leagues, being teammates with Justin Verlander, winning the World Series, whether Buc-ee's is overrated and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Los Angeles Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani continues to dominate on the mound and looks to be a favorite for the AL Cy Young, but has a rough week at the plate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 up, 1 down' for the past week where they choose a team or player that they are high or down on. This week the New York Yankees are trending up and Toronto Blue Jays Alek Manoah is trending down. Ben Verlander thinks that MLB should get rid of the dropped third strike & MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the cusp of traveling to the USA for the MLB Draft League, Ugandan catching prospect Kasumba Dennis, joins Flippin Bats to discuss his amazing baseball journey. From how his home workouts involving tires, bricks, and mud, went viral, to his extreme admiration of Kansas City Royals catcher, Salvador Perez, Dennis opens up to Ben and shares his excitement over this opportunity of a lifetime. Lear...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know in the baseball world. Ben Verlander brings you his MLB Power Rankings with the Tampa Bay Rays on top as well as his Team of the Week. Ben and Alex discuss San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatis Jr trolling New York Yankees fans after a fun series in the Bronx. Is Philadelphia Phillies' Craig Kimbrel a Hall of Famer and other HOT stateme...

Ben Verlander catches up with Hall of Famer John Smoltz and they discuss the New York Mets, the Baltimore Orioles, tipping pitches, stealing signs and some AMAZING Deion Sanders stories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Texas Rangers and the Baltimore Orioles. They also take a look back at some 'Things That Make You Go Hmm' like a squirrel stealing the show at the Yankees game, and the MLB's second bird tragedy in less than a week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including Gerrit Cole’s milestone, potentially 4 AL East playoff teams, the A’s being on a path towards the worst season in MLB history and more LIVE on Flippin’ Bats! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers' James Outman to the show! They talk about his draft day story, his call to the big leagues story, growing up a San Francisco Giants fan, the Dodgers - Padres rivalry and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry highlight the All-Star’s latest feats in “This Week in “Shohei Ohtani News,” as well as discuss why there are still critics denying his greatness. nd just appreciate what we are seeing while it’s happenin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry begin with “1 Up, 1 Down,” in which they discuss the Houston Astros, New York Yankees, San Diego Padres & Phillies SS Trea Turner. Next, Ben explains why MLB needs to lose the strike zones on the game broadcasts. Another round of “Name that Team” follows, before ending the show by answering your Twitter questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/ad...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry debate in Overreaction Monday if New York Yankees captain Aaron Judge is the best hitter in all of baseball right now, will the St. Louis Cardinals make the playoffs, and what is the best current rivalry in the MLB. Meanwhile, the Dodgers continue to climb Ben’s Power Rankings, and Ronald Acuña Jr. highlights the Team of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi...

Ben Verlander and John Smoltz talk about the New York Mets and discuss whether or not the organization should be concerned about their early-season struggles, or if the team can still turn things around. They also talk about Julio Rodriguez’s slow start for the Mariners, and John recalls his own brawl-related suspension back in 1994. 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 Angels and Minnesota Twins. They also take a look back at some 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm' like Arizona Diamondbacks Zac Gallen hitting a bird with a pitch and they discuss the Oakland Athletics reaching a binding agreement with Tropicana for their Las Vegas stadium. Ben and Alex end the show answering listen...

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including the wild drama between the New York Yankees and Toronto Blue Jays which involved stick substances, a shouting match, cheating allegations and more! Another edition of 'Making a Statement' where Ben decides if the New York Mets' season is saved, Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani w...

Ben Verlander discusses the cheating allegations against New York Yankees superstar Aaron Judge after some wandering eyes in the batter’s box against Toronto. Did he cheat against the Blue Jays or not? Ben also recaps Justin Verlander's first home start as a Met against the league-leading Tampa Bay Rays. And finally, Ben had the chance to sit down with Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo, and Fox Spor...

Ben Verlander brings you everything you need know about Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohani News'. Ohtani comes just short of the cycle once again, but had a STELLAR day at the plate while going 4 for 5 with a home run and 3 RBI. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices