Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander dives into the his 1st episode of the MLB offseason talking about Gerrit Cole's interesting opt out situation with the New York Yankees. He then gets into his Top 5 Offseason Storylines including Roki Sakaki, Juan Soto, Shohei Ohtani's arms, Houston Astros & more. Ben then talks about if MLB has an MVP for the entire league, who would win? Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge? Learn more abo...

Ben Verlander gives his quick recap to the Los Angeles Dodgers taking down the New York Yankees in five games to become World Series Champions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander recaps the Los Angeles Dodgers' 3-0 World Series lead over the New York Yankees. No team has ever forced a Game 6 after being down 3-0 in the World Series. What does this mean for the New York Yankees moving forward and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the 2024 World Series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees by starting pitching, bullpen, lineup, baserunning. He also answers 3 Big Questions heading into the World Series and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss the Los Angeles Dodgers 2024 World Series run that gets them a matchup against the New York Yankees. Smoltz and Ben go through each team's key to success and more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2024 World Series is finally set and the Los Angeles Dodgers vs the New York Yankees. It will be a battle of the No. 1 team in the American League vs the No. 1 team in the National League. Ben Verlander breaks down how the ALCS and NLCS finished up and he'll preview the 2024 World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down ALCS Game 4 between the New York Yankees and the Cleveland Guardians & NLCS Game 5 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Mets. He also gives his Top 3 managerial blunders of the 2024 MLB postseason so far & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to preview NLCS Game 3 between the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets. Smoltz gives his insight on what he has seen so far in the Dodgers & Mets' series. They also talk about the New York Yankees' lineup construction and the Cleveland Guardians decision to intentionally walk Juan Soto & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Vis...

Ben Verlander breakdown everything regarding the NLCS and ALCS with the New York Yankees taking the early 1-0 against the Cleveland Guardians, while the New York Mets even things up after the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen Game 2 in the NLCS & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down everything NLDS & ALDS related including the two big Game 5's left between the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Diego Padres, Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Guardians. Ben also talks about the New York Yankees and New York Mets clinching spots in their ALCS & NLCS'. Ben also talks about ways MLB could make their postseason format better & more. Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https...

Ben Verlander welcome MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss the drama that unfolded between the Los Angeles Dodgers and San Diego Padres in the NLDS. They also discuss if there is any way to fix the current MLB Playoff format and replay system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down all off the ALDS & NLDS matchups. Ben dives into the WILD NLDS between the Los Angeles Dodgers & San Diego Padres where the Dodgers took Game 1, but the Padres took an eventful Game 2 where there may or may not have been some words exchanged by both teams. Ben talks about the Philadelphia Phillies' crawling back to even the series against the New York Mets to save their s...

Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL W...

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss Game 1 of the Houston Astros vs Detroit Tigers series. They discuss the dominance of Tigers' Tarik Skubal and they also dive into the difference of managing in the postseason vs the regular season. Ben and John discuss if the bye will hurt the Top 2 seeded teams again and revisiting the tough doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves a...

Ben Verlander previews and predicts each match up in the ALCS & NLCS all the way to the World Series where Ben makes his prediction for the World Series Champ. Ben also previews the three big storylines of the 2024 MLB playoffs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to discuss the postponement of the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets series, which has HUGE playoff implications. They also discuss the wild nature of the Wild Card race in both the American and National League and with emphasis on playoff seeding. They also talk about who they think will round out all of the playoff spots and also discuss the R...

Ben Verlander discusses everything MLB as we head into the final week of the 2024 season. The Houston Astros clinch the AL West after abysmal start to the season, the Detroit Tigers are in the playoff mix after tough stretches from the Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins. Ben talks about the possibility of Shohei Ohtani going for 60/60 and the Los Angeles Dodgers' hopes of holding onto the NL W...

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss the ongoing pitching woes facing the Los Angeles Dodgers & the rumors that Shohei Ohtani could possibly pitch this postseason. They also discuss which National League Rookie Smoltz would start a franchise with between Paul Skenes, Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio. Then, they talk about when guys like Luis Arraez will get...

Ben Verlander hops on to do an emergency podcast after the greatest single game performance gets Shohei Ohtani into the 50/50 club. Ohtani went 6 for 6 with 3 home runs, 10 RBI, 2 stolen bases and just barely missed hitting for the cycle as well. Ben recaps Ohtani's epic first season with the Dodgers, his single game performance, where the home run ball is and more! Learn more about your ad choice...

Ben Verlander takes a deep look at the Los Angeles Dodgers after news came out that it is unlikely that Tyler Glasnow will pitch again in 2024 and where that leaves the Dodgers heading into the playoffs. Ben also talks about a rumor that Shohei Ohtani could pitching in the playoffs this year. He also answers some fan questions, discusses who he would rather start a franchise with: Jackson Merrill,...

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz and they discuss what the Houston Astros should do with Justin Verlander and the playoff rotation. Smoltz gives insights into a similar situation in his career. They also talk about World Series hopefuls and who is best suited for October. Finally, Ben asks Smoltz about the story of how he almost signed with the Philadelphia Phill...

Ben Verlander discusses another eventful week in Major League Baseball. This week Ben discusses Shohei Ohtani's pursuit of a 50 home run, 50 stolen base season. He also discusses what the Houston Astros' will look to do with their playoff rotation and where Justin Verlander falls in their plans. He then talks about the magical season from Atlanta Braves' Chris Sale and where not only the Braves' w...

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smotlz to discuss the latest update from the Houston Astros on Kyle Tucker's injury, which has now been announced as a shin fracture. They also discuss who Smoltz thinks is going to claim the last NL Wildcard spot between the Atlanta Braves and New York Mets & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander talks about the news that Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker did indeed have a shin fracture. He also talks about the NL MVP race and whether or not New York Mets' Francisco Lindor can actually challenge Los Angeles Dodgers' Shohei Ohtani in the NL MVP Race. Ben also discusses the New York Yankees' decision to not promote Jasson Dominguez and he also takes a look into the potential MLB Play...

Ben Verlander once again welcomes Hall of Fame John Smoltz to the show and they discuss which season they would take between Los Angeles Dodgers’ Shohei Ohtani and New York Yankees’ Aaron Judge. Aaron Judge is on an unreal tear of late and Ben & Smoltz discuss who was the last hitter to have this peak. Finally, they discuss Alex Verdugo’s interesting allergies and what was the wildest superstition...