Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

OHTANI NEWS: OHTANI IS IN ELITE FORM + CY YOUNG & MVP AWARD FRONT-RUNNERS + BUY OR SELL

02 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Week in Ohtani News: Shohei Ohtani continues to dominate on the mound all while keeping his bat hot and hitting his 22nd home-run. Ben Verlander ...

WEEKLY RECAP: AARON JUDGE CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY + TRADE DEADLINE UPDATES + MLB POWER RANKINGS +TEAM OF THE MONTH

01 Aug 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander dives into everything you need to know about MLB’s top storylines of the week including the top MLB Trade Deadline news, Aaron Judge’...

METS BEAT WRITER ANTHONY DICOMO - SUBWAY SERIES: METS & YANKEES + MLB TRADE DEADLINE + JACOB DEGROM UPDATE

29 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by New York Mets beat writer Anthony DiComo! DiComo breaks down the new and improved team, the Mets’ trade deadline plans an...

SUBWAY SERIES: YANKEES & METS + BLUE JAYS HOT STREAK + BEN'S TOP 5 BIGGEST TRADES OF ALL-TIME

28 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Raya, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; New York Mets making ...

2022 MLB TRADE DEADLINE SPECIAL WITH KEN ROSENTHAL + JUAN SOTO TRADE DESTINATIONS

27 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB on Fox field reporter and MLB Insider Ken Rosenthal to break down the MLB trade deadline. Ken Rosenthal dives into 3 pl...

OHTANI NEWS: SHOHEI CONTINUES TO PUT ON A SHO + JUAN SOTO TRADE DESTINATIONS + BUY OR SELL

26 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander reacts to Angel’s Shohei Ohtani’s All-Star game experience, his continued dominance on the mound as he becomes the pitcher with the ...

JUAN SOTO TRADE SAGA + ASTROS RED HOT + MLB POWER RANKINGS + BEN'S TEAM OF THE WEEK

25 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander dives into everything you need to know about MLB’s top storylines of the week - things heat up with Juan Soto and the Washington Natio...

2022 NL SECOND HALF PREVIEW WITH MLB WRITERS ROWAN AND PEDRO + NL PLAYERS TO WATCH + METS/BRAVES NL EAST RACE

22 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by Pedro Moura and Rowan Kavner to dive into the second half of the season for the National League! They cover everything you ...

2022 AL SECOND HALF PREVIEW WITH MLB WRITERS JAKE AND JORDAN + AL PLAYERS TO WATCH

21 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Writers Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman to breakdown everything you need to know about the second half of the season ...

BEN REUNITES WITH SHOHEI OHTANI! LIVE FROM THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME W/JUSTIN VERLANDER, ALEX RODRIGUEZ, & MORE

20 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join Ben Verlander live from the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium as Ben reacts to one of the greatest All-Star Games in years with Shohei Ohtani, rook...

MLB HOME RUN DERBY 2022 LIVE FROM DODGER STADIUM

19 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander reacts to Juan Soto winning the MLB Home Run Derby live from Dodger Stadium and performances from Pete Alonso, Julio Rodriguez, Corey Se...

HR DERBY PREVIEW + JUAN SOTO ON THE MOVE + MLB THE SHOW EXCLUSIVE

18 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander breaks down the "Herschel Walker deal" that will need to happen to acquire young superstar Juan Soto. Ben also dives into the HR Derby a...

ASTROS VS YANKEES CLASH + MLB DRAFT + FUTURES GAME + TOP 5 ALL-STAR GAME MOMENTS

16 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know about the battle of the AL with the Houston Astros and the New York Yankees. Verlander welcomes Ja...

SHOHEI OHTANI IS THE AL MVP + CHICAGO WHITE SOX DILEMMA + WORST ASG JERSEYS

15 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander has a packed show and it all starts with the AL MVP - Shohei Ohtani. Ohtani dazzled on the mound once again in another stellar performan...

SHOHEI OHTANI AL STARTING PITCHER + BRAVES & METS NL EAST BATTLE + MLB ALL STAR TRIVIA

14 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander dives into all things All-Star Game related with Fox Sports MLB writers Jake Mintz and Pedro Moura. Ben reacts to the Blue Jays firing C...

A.J. MINTER INTERVIEW - ATLANTA BRAVES' WORLD SERIES CHAMPION

13 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander welcomes Atlanta Braves' World Series Champion A.J. Minter to talk about his journey through the minors leading to the majors, playing w...

OHTANI NEWS: SHOHEI MAKES ALL STAR HISTORY +SEIYA SUZUKI’S COMEBACK + SPENCER STRIDER ROOKIE OF THE WEEK

12 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Week in Shohei Ohtani News: Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani becomes the first player ever to be named an All-Star as a pitcher and a hitter and...

WEEKLY RECAP: ALL STAR BREAKDOWN +BASEBALL WORLD CLASSIC UPDATES + TEAM OF THE WEEK + POWER RANKINGS

11 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander breaks down everything you need to know about this year’s All-Star starters, reserves, pitchers, and snubs within the AL and NL teams ...

SEATTLE MARINERS INSIDER SHANNON DRAYER - JULIO RODRIGUEZ'S RISE + MARINERS PLAYOFF HOPES + TRADE DEADLINE

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander welcomes Seattle Mariners’ beat writer Shannon Drayer! Shannon talks about the Seattle Mariner’s rookie sensation Julio Rodriguez on...

OHTANI CONTINUES TO MAKE HISTORY + ASTROS STILL ON TOP + ALL STAR FINALISTS + TOP 5 CITY CONNECT UNIFORMS

08 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Raya, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week updates; Shohei Ohtani contin...

TONY GONSOLIN INTERVIEW - LOS ANGELES DODGERS' CY YOUNG CANDIDATE

06 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander welcomes Los Angeles Dodgers’ NL Cy Young Candidate Tony Gonsolin! Gonsolin dives into the 2020 season, pitching in the World Series, ...

OHTANI NEWS: SHOHEI'S LEGENDARY JUNE + MICHAEL HARRIS II ROOKIE OF THE MONTH + BRAVES WILL WIN NL EAST

05 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This Week in Ohtani News: Shohei Ohtani remains dominant on the mound with a red hot bat with amazing MVP performances, became first player in MLB his...

WEEKLY RECAP: BRAVES NL EAST SURGE + DODGERS ELITE DEPTH + UPDATED SEASON AWARDS + OHTANI PLAYER OF THE MONTH

04 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

 Ben Verlander breaks down everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Verlander dives into the battle of the NL East where things are heating up...

PABLO LÓPEZ INTERVIEW - MIAMI MARLINS YOUNG STAR PITCHER

01 Jul 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes on April's NL Pitcher of the Month from Miami Marlins, Pablo López! López talks about growing up with parents as doctors, choosing base...

FREDDIE FREEMAN SAGA + ANGELS WASTING TROUT/OHTANI MVP YEARS + TOP-5 PITCHES IN MLB

30 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Justin Verlander be...

CORBIN BURNES INTERVIEW - MILWAUKEE BREWERS CY YOUNG WINNING ACE

29 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes on Milwaukee Brewers’ reigning NL Cy Young Award winner, Corbin Burnes! Burnes talks about draft day, his experience in the minors, his...

OHTANI NEWS: BEST BACK-TO-BACK GAMES IN MLB HISTORY + JULIO RODRIGUEZ ROOKIE OF THE WEEK + YANKEES WILL MISS WORLD SERIES

28 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday edition of Flippin Bat's; This Week in Ohtani News: Shohei Ohtani with back-to-back amazing 'Shotime' performances, Ohtani the Cy Young calibe...

WEEKLY RECAP: ASTROS VS YANKEES SHOWDOWN + RED SOX ON THE RISE + TEAM OF THE WEEK + POWER RANKINGS

27 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben breaks down the unbelievable weekend series between the Astros and Yankees...

PITCHING NINJA (ROB FRIEDMAN) INTERVIEW - MLB PITCHING GURU

24 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben brings on MLB Pitching Analyst and major internet sensation, Pitching Ninja (Rob Friedman)! Rob opens up about having a law degree (still semi pra...

OHTANI'S UNBELIEVABLE 'SHOTIME' PERFORMANCES + WELCOME TO MLB ONEIL CRUZ + BUILD YOUR OWN ALL-STAR

23 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Raya, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Shohei Ohtani had the...

LOGAN GILBERT INTERVIEW - SEATTLE MARINERS YOUNG ACE + AL PITCHER OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL

22 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in Seattle Mariners AL Pitcher of the Month for April, Logan Gilbert! Gilbert talks about his time at Stetson University, learning from J...

OHTANI DOMINATES IN SEATTLE + ROOKIES OF THE WEEK + NY METS WORLD SERIES CONTENDERS

21 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday edition of Flippin Bat's; This Week in Ohtani News: Shohei Ohtani with another amazing 'Shotime' performance - this time in Seattle in front o...

WEEKLY RECAP: NEW YORK DOMINATING MLB + GOLDSCHMIDT STAYS RED HOT + TOP FATHER/SON DUOS

20 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben breaks down the unbelievable seasons that the Mets and Yankees are having ...

ANDREW MCCUTCHEN INTERVIEW - NL MVP + 5X ALL-STAR + 4X SILVER SLUGGER

17 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Flippin' Bats Friday special! Ben welcomes in 2013 NL MVP, 5x All-Star, 4x Silver Slugger and current outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers, Andrew McC...

PADRES TOP OF NL WEST + GOLDSCHMIDT FOR NL MVP + BRAVES WIN STREAK CONTINUES

16 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; How the San Diego P...

PHIL NEVIN INTERVIEW - LOS ANGELES ANGELS INTERIM MANAGER

15 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in the former MLB All-Star and current Interim Manager of the Los Angeles Angels, Phil Nevin! Phil opens up about taking over the Manager...

SHOHEI OHTANI'S LEGENDARY 'SHOTIME' PERFORMANCE + ROOKIES OF THE WEEK + AARON JUDGE BEST PLAYER IN BASEBALL

14 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tuesday edition of Flippin Bat's; This Week in Ohtani News (1:00 - 11:18): Shohei Ohtani with another amazing 'Shotime' performance, his bounce back o...

WEEKLY RECAP: BRAVES HOT STREAK + WHITE SOX ISSUES + ASTROS BLUEPRINT FOR SUCCESS + TEAM OF THE WEEK

13 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben begins by talking about the issues happening in the South Side of Chicago ...

ANGELS FIRE JOE MADDON + RED HOT ATLANTA BRAVES + '22 MLB ALL-STAR TEAMS + TOP-5 BREAKOUT PLAYERS/PITCHERS

09 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Joe Maddon is out i...

JEREMY PEÑA INTERVIEW - HOUSTON ASTROS RISING STAR SHORTSTOP

08 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in one of the best rookies in MLB - Houston Astros Shortstop, Jeremy Peña! Jeremy breaks down his transition moving from the Dominican ...

JOHN SMOLTZ INTERVIEW - 8X ALL-STAR + CY YOUNG WINNER + HALL OF FAME PITCHER

07 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in one of the most prolific pitchers in MLB History - 8x All-Star, Cy Young winner, 1995 World Series champion and Hall of Fame inductee,...

WEEKLY RECAP: NEW YORK REIGNS SUPREME + PHILLIES CHANGEUP + OHTANI/DEGROM COMPARISON

06 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts in Philadelphia, where the Phillies have been 3-0 since firing Mana...

OHTANI TIPPING PITCHES + PHILLIES STRUGGLES + JOSE RAMIREZ APPRECIATION

02 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Ohtani has another ...

TY FRANCE INTERVIEW - SEATTLE MARINERS STELLAR 1ST BASEMAN

01 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in one of the best young players in MLB - Seattle Mariners 1st Baseman, Ty France! Ty breaks down his fantastic college where he played u...

WEEKLY RECAP: OHTANI STILL MVP FAVORITE + RED SOX SURGE + SUPERSTARS STEPPING UP

30 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by breaking down the Tommy Pham / Joc Pederson incident that happen...

A.J. PIERZYNSKI - CROSSTOWN CLASSIC PREVIEW CUBS AT WHITE SOX

28 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by 2005 World Series Champion with the Chicago White Sox and current MLB Analyst on FS1, A.J. Pierzynski! A.J. talks about some of his c...

MOOKIE BETTS RESURGENCE + YANKEES INJURY CONCERNS + TOP-5 PLAYERS UNDER 25

26 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; the resurgence of f...

SALVADOR PEREZ INTERVIEW - 7X ALL-STAR, 5X GOLD GLOVE CATCHER, 2015 WORLD SERIES CHAMPION/MVP

25 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in 7X All-Star, 5x Gold Glove Catcher and 2015 World Series Champion/MVP, Salvador Perez! Salvy talks about his early playing days in Ven...

WEEKLY RECAP: DODGERS PUTTING IT TOGETHER + TOP 5 PITCHERS IN '22 + OHTANI CONSISTENT EXCELLENCE

23 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by looking at the Dodgers - who have the one of the best records in...

JUAN SOTO TRADE RUMORS + SCHERZER INJURY UPDATE + SAVANNAH BANANAS OWNER JESSE COLE

19 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; The impact of Max S...

ALL FLIPPIN' BATS 25 & UNDER TEAM + BEST PERFORMERS IN EVERY DIVISION + SOTO IN ELITE COMPANY

18 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Join us for a SURPRISE Wednesday edition of Flippin' Bats! Ben dives into the every division in baseball highlighting; the top position player, top pi...

WEEKLY RECAP: YANKEES ARE KING + OHTANI 100TH HOME RUN + TOP PLAYERS IN MLB

16 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by breaking down the powerful NL West and how realistic it is all 4...

JUSTIN VERLANDER'S DOMINANCE + OHTANI'S MASTERFUL PREPARATION + UNWRITTEN RULES OF BASEBALL TWITTER

12 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Christian Yelich's ...

CEDRIC MULLINS INTERVIEW - BALTIMORE ORIOLES ALL-STAR CENTER FIELDER

11 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in 2021 All-Star Center Fielder from the Baltimore Orioles, Cedric Mullins! Cedric talks about; his early years playing baseball, going f...

WEEKLY RECAP: OHTANI NEW FACE OF MLB + ACUÑA'S IMPACT + BEST HOME RUN CELEBRATIONS IN '22

09 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by breaking down the impact of Ronald Acuña's return to the Braves...

OHTANI DAZZLES AT FENWAY + ASTROS BACK ON TRACK + CONTENDING CARDINALS LED BY ARENADO

05 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Madison Bumgarner g...

HUNTER PENCE INTERVIEW - 4X ALL-STAR, 2X WORLD SERIES CHAMPION + STORIES FROM HIS 14 YEAR MLB CAREER

04 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in former 14 year veteran Outfielder who was a 4x All-Star and 2x World Series Champion with the San Francisco Giants, Hunter Pence! Hunt...

WEEKLY RECAP: YANKEES #1 IN MLB + WAY TOO EARLY SEASON AWARDS + SHOHEI OHTANI: MLB'S MOST DYNAMIC HITTER

02 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by diving into Clayton Kershaw breaking the Dodgers all-time strike...

ANGELS FLYING HIGH IN '22 + METS FANTASTIC START + OHTANI'S LATEST MASTERPIECE + TEAM OF THE WEEK

29 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; Justin Verlander th...

JAZZ CHISHOLM JR. INTERVIEW - MLB'S MOST ELECTRIC PLAYER

27 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in one of the brightest young stars in MLB and current 2nd baseman for the Miami Marlins, Jazz Chisholm Jr.! Jazz talks about his upbring...

WEEKLY RECAP: MIGGY JOINS 3K HIT CLUB + NEW LOOK SURGING MARINERS + THE GENIUS OF SHOHEI OHTANI

25 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the week of MLB! Ben starts by diving into Miguel Cabrera reaching the historic 3k hits club, t...

NEW KINGS OF NEW YORK + THE AMAZING SHOHEI OHTANI + BEN'S TEAM OF THE WEEK

21 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; the Mets are the NE...

SPENCER TORKELSON INTERVIEW - DETROIT TIGERS ROOKIE SENSATION

20 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben welcomes in former #1 overall pick out of Arizona State and current First Baseman for the Detroit Tigers, Spencer Torkelson! Spencer walks Ben thr...

WEEKLY RECAP: YANKEE'S EARLY SEASON WOES + MVP OHTANI IS BACK + TOP ROOKIE REPORTS + MLB POWER RANKINGS

18 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander gives you everything you need to know in the Opening Week of MLB! Ben starts by breaking down the bad Yankee's start to the season, the ...

KERSHAW'S PERFECT GAME CONTROVERSY + BATTLE FOR AL EAST CROWN + WEEKEND SERIES TO WATCH + TEAM OF THE WEEK

14 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes LIVE for his Thursday Happy Hour show! Joined by Producer Conrad, Ben starts by giving you his mid-week update; breaking down Clayt...

TWINS ALL-STAR SHORTSTOP CARLOS CORREA + THIS WEEK IN OHTANI NEWS + EARLY MLB POWER RANKINGS

13 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by Minnesota Twins All-Star and Platinum Glove winning Shortstop, Carlos Correa! Carlos explains how why he chose the Twins in free agen...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: JUSTIN VERLANDER'S RETURN + OPENING WEEKEND UPDATES

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Is LIVE from Angels Stadium in Anaheim after seeing his brother Justin Verlander back on the field for the first time after two seasons! Ben Ben b...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: LIVE REACTION FROM ANGELS STADIUM + JEREMY PEÑA POSTGAME INTERVIEW + AROUND MLB TAKEAWAYS

09 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Is LIVE from Angels Stadium in Anaheim after the Astros win another big game against the Angels! Ben is joined by Houston Astros rookie Shortstop,...

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH JOE DAVIS: THE NEW VOICE OF THE WORLD SERIES

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben sits down with the new voice of the World Series at FOX Sports, Joe Davis, just hours after news broke that Joe would be following Joe Buck in the...

EMERGENCY PODCAST: LIVE REACTION MLB OPENING DAY FROM ANGELS STADIUM + ALEX BREGMAN POSTGAME INTERVIEW + WHY OHTANI IS EVEN BETTER IN '22

08 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Is LIVE from Angels Stadium in Anaheim for MLB Opening Day! Ben is joined by Houston Astros All-Star Third Baseman, Alex Bregman, following his As...

2022 AMERICAN LEAGUE PREVIEW + BLUE JAYS WORLD SERIES? + OHTANI AND TROUT MVP RACE

06 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are running it back for the American League! Ben is joined again by three FOX Sports MLB analysts; Jake Mintz, Jordan Shusterman and Pedro Moura - ...

2022 NATIONAL LEAGUE PREVIEW + NL AWARDS + NL BOLD PREDICTIONS

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by a trio of FOX Sports MLB analysts as he gives you a FULL National League preview! Ben breaks down every NL division (East/C...

OHTANI NEWS UPDATE + METS ROTATION + PUJOLS RETIREMENT TOUR + TOP OUTFIELDERS IN ’22

30 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben kicks us off by walking down memory lane on the 6th year anniversary of taking Justin deep in Spring Training, followed by spring training storyli...

BRAVES ALL-STAR PITCHER MIKE SOROKA + FREE AGENCY UPDATE + TOP 5 MIDDLE INFIELDERS

23 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by Atlanta Braves All-Star Pitcher, Mike Soroka! Mike talks about experience winning the 2021 World Series, fun stories from the champio...

SPRING TRAINING STORYLINES + FREE AGENCY/TRADE UPDATES + TOP-5 CORNER INFIELDERS

15 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Spring Training is officially underway! Join Ben as he goes LIVE Tuesday morning breaking down the top MLB Spring Training storylines including; DeGro...

BASEBALL IS BACK WITH BOB NIGHTENGALE + TOP 2022 FREE AGENTS

11 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

BASEBALL IS BACK! Join Ben as he breaks down the MLB lockout ending including; how both sides came together on an agreement, the last 48 hours of nego...

MLB INSIDER BOB NIGHTENGALE + LOCKOUT UPDATE + TOP-10 MLB PITCHERS

09 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by USA Today MLB Insider, Bob Nightengale! Bob gives a very optimistic update on the current MLB lockout, what the CBT is and why it’s...

MLB THE SHOW'S RAMONE RUSSELL + TOP MLB FARM SYSTEMS + OHTANI MVP EDITION

09 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by Product Development and Brand Strategist for Playstation and MLB The Show, Ramone Russell! Ramone gives a full breakdown on Shohei Oh...

TAMPA BAY OUTFIELDER BRETT PHILLIPS + BARRY BONDS + OHTANI 'MLB THE SHOW 22' COVER

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by Tampa Bay Ray's Outfielder, Brett Phillips! Brett checks in with an MLB offseason update; the differences between this offseason comp...

5X MLB ALL-STAR ADAM JONES + PLAYING IN JAPAN + MLB LOCKOUT

22 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is joined by former 5x MLB All-Star Center Fielder with the Baltimore Orioles, Adam Jones! Adam opens up about his travels overseas playing profes...

FREE AGENCY UPDATE + MLB LOCKOUT + RANGERS/METS HOT OFFSEASON

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander dives into MLB Free Agency breaking how the Rangers stole the show before bringing on Texas Rangers beat writer from the Dallas Morning ...

SHOHEI OHTANI AL MVP SPECIAL

19 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander’s best friend Shohei Ohtani is officially your unanimous AL MVP!! Ben goes through his entire 2021 campaign highlighting his historic ...

THE OFFSEASON: FREE AGENCY PREDICTIONS + MLB SEASON AWARDS + CAN BRAVES REPEAT IN 2022?

12 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is back in Los Angeles and recaps his experience on the road for the 2021 World Series, why the Braves could repeat as Champions in 2022 and the s...

BRAVES WIN 2021 WORLD SERIES + JOC PEDERSON & MIKE SOROKA INTERVIEWS + JORGE SOLER WS MVP

03 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

The Atlanta Braves win the 2021 World Series - their first title in 26 years! Ben is LIVE from Minute Maid Park after Game 6 saw the Braves win 7-0 be...

WORLD SERIES GAME 6 PREVIEW + MOST IMPACTFUL WS PLAYERS + EARLY WORK IMPORTANCE

02 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Minute Maid park the day before Game 6 of the World Series! Ben breaks down why the Astros have been phenomenal at home in the postseason, t...

ASTROS TAKE GAME 5 LIVE INSTANT REACTION + ALEX BREGMAN AND CARLOS CORREA INTERVIEWS

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben is LIVE from Game 5 of the World Series as the Astros stormed back down 4-0 early to send the series BACK to Houston for Game 6! Ben explains why ...

BRAVES TAKE 3-1 LEAD IN WORLD SERIES + LIVE GAME 4 INSTANT REACTION + JORGE SOLER INTERVIEW

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Live from Atlanta following the Braves comeback win against the Astros in Game 4 of the World Series to take a 3-1 series lead! Ben goes through a ful...

POSTGAME LIVE REACTION GAME 3 WORLD SERIES + AUSTIN RILEY INTERVIEW + BRAVES HOME FIELD ATMOSPHERE

30 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Game 3 of the World Series at Truist Park in Atlanta! Ben catches up with Brett Phillips after the game before giving a FULL Game 3 recap as...

WORLD SERIES GAME 3 PREVIEW + TOP WS PERFORMERS + OHTANI AWARD SEASON

29 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Truist Stadium in Atlanta ahead of World Series Game 3, Ben gives you his thoughts on; Why the Braves will have a legitimate home field adva...

WORLD SERIES GAME 2 LIVE POSTGAME SHOW + JOSE ALTUVE INTERVIEW + BRETT PHILLIPS INTERVIEW

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

LIVE from Minute Maid park following Game 2 of the World Series, Ben gives you a full Game 2 recap after the Astros defeated the Braves 7-2 to tie the...

2021 WORLD SERIES PREVIEW: ATLANTA BRAVES VS HOUSTON ASTROS

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to the Flippin' Bats 2021 World Series preview between the Atlanta Braves and Houston Astros as Ben Verlander takes you LIVE from Houston as h...

POSTSEASON SPECIAL WITH FORMER DODGERS GM NED COLLETTI

23 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Former LA Dodgers General Manager and winningest GM in the National League over his tenure, Ned Colletti, stops by to explain the pressures of being a...

DETROIT TIGERS MANAGER AJ HINCH + ASTROS TAKE 3-2 LEAD IN BOSTON + BRAVES OVERPOWER DODGERS

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by 2017 World Series Championship Manager with the Houston Astros and current Manager of the Detroit Tigers, AJ Hinch! Hinch w...

ASTROS WIN CRUCIAL GAME 4 IN BOSTON INSTANT REACTION + DODGERS STUN BRAVES + QUESTIONABLE CALLS

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes live following Game 4 of Astros vs Red Sox breaking down both Champion Series games! Ben opens up by analyzing ALCS Game 4 where th...

INSTANT REACTION: BRAVES WALK-OFF IN GAME 1 + RED SOX SLAMS TIE UP SERIES AGAINST ASTROS

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander goes live following Game 1 of Dodgers vs Braves breaking down both Champion Series games! First Ben dives into the walk-off winner for t...

ALCS/NLCS PREVIEW WITH ALEX AVILA + DODGERS VS GIANTS + TOP POSTSEASON PERFORMERS

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Ben Verlander is joined by former 13-year MLB catcher and MLB analyst, Alex Avila! Ben and Alex review the ALDS/NLDS before looking ahead to the ALCS ...

A-ROD & BIG PAPI POSTSEASON SPECIAL

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

MLB legends Alex Rodriguez & Big Papi join Ben to discuss their favorite postseason memories, advice for how to be a clutch hitter, Shohei Ohtani’s ...

LIVE REACTION POSTSEASON SHOW + ASTROS UP 2-0 + RED SOX ROLL + GIANTS BLANK DODGERS

09 Oct 2021

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Ben Verlander goes live following Game 1 of Dodgers vs Giants breaking down all four series and taking fan questions! Ben dives into the dominant Game...

2021 MLB POSTSEASON PREVIEW WITH KEN ROSENTHAL + MUST SEE PLAYOFF PLAYERS + HOW TO BET OCTOBER

07 Oct 2021

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Ben Verlander is joined by the busiest man in October, MLB on FOX Insider Ken Rosenthal, Ken breaks down the Padres search for a new Manager, he gives...

Hall of Fame Catcher Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez + Padres Collapse + MLB's Most Underrated Players in 2021

29 Sep 2021

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Ben Verlander is joined by Hall of Fame Catcher and former AL MVP, Iván "Pudge" Rodríguez discussing; starting in the Majors at 19-years old, catchi...