Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry for our LIVE Happy Hour Show where they break down the Dodgers strengths and weaknesses going into the playoffs, the AL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Aaron Judge, Adam Wainwright and Yadier Molina’s record, Pitching Ninja’s Top pitches of the week, Trivia, and fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by Atlanta Braves’ legend John Smoltz to discuss the hottest topics in MLB with the AL MVP race between Los Angeles Angels’ Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge, Albert Pujols’ chase to 700 home runs, and the new rules MLB is adopting in the comings years! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down Shohei Ohtani’s fastest pitch in his MLB career, his newest pitch, and his splinter issues. Ben and producer Taylor go through his week’s fair or foul topics with Jerry Seinfield’s comments on Timmy Trumpet’s performance, and Ben’s Top-5 Most Impactful Deadline Moves with Dodgers’ Joey Gallo and Padres’ Juan Soto. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...

Ben Verlander dives into MLB’s hottest topics with the MiLB joining the MLBPA, Angel’s dynamic duo Shohei Ohtani and Mike Trout are writing the Angels' history books, Albert Pujols and Aaron Judge’s final stretch to chase history, updated MLB Power Rankings featuring the best teams in baseball LA Dodgers and the Houston Astros, Team of the Week with Freddie Freeman, Max Muncy, Aaron Judge, Bo Bich...

Ben Verlander welcomes the Pitching Ninja onto the show to give us his Top-5 filthiest pitches of the week and they touch on what the new rule changes for 2023 could mean for pitchers. Speaking of rule changes, the MLB will vote in three new rule changes including a pitch clock, bigger bases, and modifications on the shift! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they break down the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves battle for the top spot in the NL East. Ben and Alex also discuss Wildcard standings, Flippin’ fantasy football draft, and more on Flippin’ Bats LIVE Happy Hour Show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to talk about the tight division race in the NL East, Shohei Ohtani adding a disgusting sinker to his repertoire and a golf story with Greg Maddux & Tom Glavine for the ages! Ben talks about Shohei Ohtani not giving up the AL MVP just yet as Ohtani went deep twice on Monday for his 31st and 32nd home runs of the season. Then, Ben dives into the epic...

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry dive into Shohei Ohtani’s incredible performance on the mound and offensively as he became the first player to hit 30 home runs and have 10 wins on the mound in the same season! Diving into the American League East, Ben and Alex compare the New York Yankees and Tampa Bay Rays in a Tale of the Tape as they heat up the east! Ken Griffey Jr., Shohei Ohtani, Justin Verland...

Ben Verlander welcomes Alex Curry to talk about the hottest topics in MLB with the New York Yankees struggling to stay on top with the Tampa Bay Rays close behind, the New York Mets continue to make a statement, the continued case for Shohei Ohtani as the AL MVP, updated MLB Power Rankings, Team of the Month, and Players of the Month! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by Baltimore Orioles’ field reporter, Melanie Newman, to talk all things Orioles including their success this season, their trade deadline moves involving Trey Mancini and Jorge Lopez, Adley Rutschman’s impact, along with Gunnar Henderson getting his call to the majors, and her experience in the first all-female broadcast crew for a Major League Baseball game. Learn more ab...

Ben Verlander talks all things MLB with a possible NLCS preview with the Los Angeles Dodgers vs. New York Mets series and how closely these teams compare in all aspects, New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge chasing history, Pitching Ninja and his Top-5 Filthiest pitches, Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander injury update, fan questions and trivia! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoice...

Ben Verlander welcomes Kansas City Royals’ Bobby Witt Jr. onto the show and talks about what it was like having a former big leaguer for a father, dealing with the pressures of being a top prospect, the 2022 Rookie Class, Whataburger vs In-N-Out Burger and much MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander dives into Shohei Ohtani’s unbelievable 2 year stretch, Ichiro Suzuki’s career and Seattle Mariners’ Hall of Fame Induction, Ben’s dream pitching rotation lead by Houston Astros’ Justin Verlander, and this week’s take it or leave it! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander takes us through his unforgettable journey in Japan and shares a special message for all the fans in Japan who made his trip one he will remember forever! Ben also gives us his updated MLB Power Rankings and explains why the Los Angeles Dodgers and Houston Astros are taking the top spots! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander shares his Day 8 recap and talks about his experience meeting, Shohei Ohtani’s mentor and former Nippon Ham Fighers manager, Hideki Kuriyama. Verlander also shares his incredible experience throwing the first pitch and participating in the “Fox Dance” at Sapporo Dome.  Verlander also gives updates on the World Baseball Classic and Tim Anderson’s commitment to Team USA. He also talks...

Ben Verlander shares his Day 7 recap and talks about his journey to Hokkaido, Japan and visiting the Sapporo Dome. Verlander also discusses the World Baseball Classic and how big the tournament has become over the years. Next, he talks about Phillies’ Bryce Haper’s anticipated return! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander as he shares his Day 6 recap of his journey in Japan. Ben describes how incredible this experience has been so far and how much the fans mean to him. Next, Verlander shares his experience at Jingu Stadium for the Hiroshima Toyo Carp vs. Tokyo Yakult Swallows game. Finally, Ben shares the top story lines in MLB starting with Framber Valdez recording 21 quality starts . He also di...

Join Ben Verlander from Shinjuku Central Park as he shares his Day 5 recap of his journey in Japan. Verlander talks about his experience visiting the Japanese Baseball Hall of Fame; the culture, history, and massive impact that baseball has in Japan. Next, Verlander shares his experience being invited to NHK, the Japan Broadcasting Corporation, where he went LIVE at their studio to discuss all thi...

For "This Week in Ohtani News", Ben Verlander hosts a Q&A with a live audience in Tokyo, Japan! Verlander talks about Shohei Ohtani's legacy and impact, and how special his trip to Japan has been so far. Next, he talks about the differences between baseball in Japan and the United States plus how important the Flippin Bats community has been throughout his journey! Learn more about your ad choices...

Ben welcomes in Shohei Ohtani’s former high school teammate, Daiki Obara. Obara talks about his experience being teammates with Ohtani, the baseball system at Hanamaki Higashi High School, and much more!  Next, Verlander gives his day 4 recap of his experience visiting Japan and shares that ‘Flippin Bats’ is the #1 Sports Podcast in Japan!  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adch...

Ben Verlander talks about the incredible experience he had traveling on a bullet train to Shohei Ohtani's childhood home, Iwate, Japan. He also recaps Day 3 of his journey in Japan. Next, Verlander shares his experience visiting Shohei Ohtani’s former high school baseball team, Hanamaki Higashi High School, and his former little league team, Mizusawa Little Leaguers. Ben shows his appreciation and...

Join Ben Verlander as he travels on a bullet train to visit Shohei Ohtani's childhood home, Iwate, Japan. Verlander talks about his experience at the Tokyo Dome, the atmosphere of the rivalry game between the Tokyo Giants and the Hanshin Tigers, meeting Flippin Bats fans, and his favorite moments from Day 2 in Japan. He also introduces a new segment "So Important, it made it to Japan!" where he di...

Ben Verlander recaps his first day in Japan. He also visits Tokyo Dome for Gameday! While at the stadium Ben meets up with fans and tries new Japanese dishes. Next, he talks about Shohei Ohtani's impact, his top 5 favorite experiences in Japan so far, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander arrives in Japan and begins his quest to Shohei Ohtani's hometown. Verlander also goes LIVE from Yokohoma Stadium. Next, he talks about the culture of baseball in Japan, Shohei Ohtani continuing to elevate, Albert Pujol's dominance and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by New York Mets World Series Champion and MVP Keith Hernandez. Hernandez dives into being inducted in the Mets’ Hall of Fame and being the fourth player in Mets history to have his number retired, his thoughts on the 2022 Mets and how they compare to the 2015 World Series Mets, his experiences facing Nolan Ryan, the greatness of Jacob deGrom and Max Scherzer, and MUCH more...