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Flippin' Bats is a fun baseball podcast bringing you everything you want from around the league! You'll hear from Hall of Famer John Smoltz every week, you'll hear from the game's best players, and you'll be up to date on everything around the league! Baseball. Is. Fun. And so is Flippin' Bats!
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- John Smoltz Calls the Brewers One of the Best World Series Champions EVER! · 26 minAre the Milwaukee Brewers one of the GREATEST World Series champions of all time?! Hall of Famer and World Series champion John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on Saturday with…
- Brewers Win the World Series! Exclusive Interviews with Brice Turang, Trevor Megill & Brandon Woodruff · 16 minTHE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!! For the FIRST TIME in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series, and I'm coming to you straight from…
- Brewers Take 2-0 World Series Lead Over Rays + Exclusive On-Field Reaction & Interviews · 12 minAre the Milwaukee Brewers taking OVER the World Series?! The Brewers have jumped out to a 2-0 lead over the Tampa Bay Rays, and I'm coming to you straight from the FIELD at the…
- John Smoltz Previews the 2026 World Series: Rays vs. Brewers, Predictions & Key Matchups · 21 minWho REALLY has the edge in the 2026 World Series? Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on Saturday with Smoltz to break down the Tampa Bay Rays vs. Milwaukee Brewers…
- Brewers vs. Rays: 2026 World Series Preview, Predictions & Key Matchups · 31 minThe World Series NOBODY expected might turn out to be one of the BEST we've ever seen! The Milwaukee Brewers and Tampa Bay Rays are heading to the 2026 World Series, and I…
- John Smoltz on the Brewers Sweeping the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani & the World Series · 26 minThe Milwaukee Brewers just SWEPT the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending their quest for a third straight World Series title. So what went wrong for one of the most talented teams in…
- Shohei Ohtani May Have Finally Figured It Out... Is It Too Late for the Dodgers? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 13 minShohei Ohtani hasn't hit a home run in 25 consecutive games, has just ONE RBI in nearly two months, and the Los Angeles Dodgers are now down 3-0 in the NLCS. But did we finally…
- Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS + Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Preview & Predictions · 34 minThe 2026 MLB Championship Series are officially set, and Ben Verlander is breaking down both matchups and making his predictions for who will advance to the World Series! Can…
- John Smoltz on the Yankees' October Failures + Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Preview · 20 minThe New York Yankees are heading home early once again, and Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss why the Yankees continue to fall short in October and what…
- Shohei Ohtani's Alarming Slump Continues Into October + Is He Still Hurt? · 12 minShohei Ohtani's struggles have continued into October, and the numbers are becoming increasingly concerning. Ben Verlander breaks down Ohtani's disappointing NLDS performance…
- Wild Card Recap, Division Series Preview & John Smoltz Joins the Show · 54 minThe Wild Card Round is officially in the books and the MLB Division Series are SET! I’m breaking down everything we just saw in a wild opening round of the postseason, including…
- 2026 MLB Playoff Preview: World Series Pick, Shocking Playoff Predictions and more + The Justin Verlander Farewell Weekend · 47 minThe MLB Postseason is here! I’m filling out my entire 2026 playoff bracket, breaking down every Wild Card matchup, picking the biggest upsets and revealing who I think will win…
- Are the Astros Still Inevitable? + ONE WEEK LEFT MLB Playoff Race Update · 24 minONE. WEEK. LEFT. 6 teams are in the playoffs and 6 teams still to go. We talk through ALL the MLB Playoff Race scenarios as we enter the last week of the regular season. Are…
- John Smoltz Has An Idea to FIX the MLB Playoffs + Should Pitchers Be Able to Win MVP? · 20 minJohn Smoltz joins the show to explain the change he’d make to the MLB playoff format and why he thinks it could make October even better. We also debate whether pitchers should…
- Aaron Judge Is Wrong About Pitchers Winning MVP + MLB Playoff Races Heat Up | MLB Power Rankings · 27 minAaron Judge says pitchers shouldn’t be able to win MVP because they already have the Cy Young Award. I completely disagree. We break down why pitchers absolutely should remain…
- John Smoltz Remembers Piazza’s Iconic 9/11 Home Run + Shohei’s Two-Way Future · 22 minJohn Smoltz joins the show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and one of the most unforgettable nights in baseball history. Smoltz shares what it was like being on the…
- Shohei Ohtani Hits the IL... Is He Done Pitching FOREVER? · 10 minShohei Ohtani is officially heading to the IL and is done pitching for the rest of the season. But does this mean we should start questioning his future as a two-way player? We…
- Phillies HATE RONALD ACUNA, Blue Jays are BACK?! + ABSURD Ump Show | MLB Power Rankings (MLB Recap) · 32 minRonald Acuña Jr. and the Phillies brought the drama this weekend, while an umpire somehow found himself at the center of controversy after confronting a pitcher making his MLB…
- What Should the Dodgers Do With Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Weighs In + AL Cy Young Pick Dylan Cease or Cam Schlittler | Saturday with Smoltz · 14 minJohn Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss what the Dodgers should do with Shohei Ohtani as he continues to battle injuries heading into October. Should Ohtani keep building up…
- Shohei Ohtani’s Injuries Are Starting to Affect Him | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 15 minShohei Ohtani has been battling knee and biceps issues for months, and now those injuries may be taking a toll on his performance at the plate. After a four-strikeout game and…
- Pete Crow-Armstrong Is My NL MVP Over Shohei Ohtani + 5 Teams That Can Beat the Dodgers | New MLB Power Rankings · 34 minI’ve been riding with Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP all season, but it’s time for me to admit it: I was wrong. Pete Crow-Armstrong has changed my mind, and I explain why he’s now my…
- John Smoltz on the Dodgers’ SCARY October Rotation! The Braves STATEMENT Series + Astros’ Shocking GM Firing · 16 minCan anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound and what this loaded Dodgers staff…
- Shohei Ohtani Could Return to the Mound Sunday + His MVP Case Is Heating Up | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 13 minShohei Ohtani could be back on the mound for the Dodgers as soon as Sunday. Ohtani has taken some major steps toward his pitching return, including facing live hitters and…
- The Dodgers’ October Plan Is Coming Together PERFECTLY + Astros FIRE GM, Padres New Ownership is AWESOME & MLB Power Rankings · 29 minThe Dodgers’ rotation is coming together at the perfect time, and October is starting to look scary for the rest of baseball. We break down why the Dodgers are built for this…
- John Smoltz Picks His NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani or PCA? + AL Wild Card CHAOS · 18 minJohn Smoltz makes his pick in the NL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong! This week on Saturday with Smoltz, I ask the Hall of Famer who he would vote for…
- Could Shohei Ohtani Leave the Dodgers? The Mark Walter Situation Explained | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 19 minCould Shohei Ohtani actually leave the Dodgers? Reports surrounding Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter have raised major questions about his financial empire, and because of a…
- The AL Playoff Race Is CHAOS… WHO GETS IN?! Murakami and the White Sox DOMINATE Tigers! + MLB Power Rankings · 34 minThe American League playoff race is absolute CHAOS. With six teams separated by just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race, I’m breaking down the contenders and making my picks for…
- Should We Be Worried About Paul Skenes? John Smoltz explains + His Emotional Field of Dreams Experience and Crazy 4th Out Rule · 15 minIs there reason to be concerned about Paul Skenes? John Smoltz joins me for another Saturday with Smoltz to break down Skenes’ recent struggles, what he’s seeing from the…
- Shohei Ohtani Takes Another Step Toward Pitching Return | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 10 minShohei Ohtani is getting closer to returning to the mound. After not pitching since July 3, Ohtani has now thrown on back-to-back days as he continues working his way toward his…
- Tigers are HOT, Yankees Found Their Star SS + A New Team Atop the MLB Power Rankings · 30 minThe Detroit Tigers are officially making some noise in the American League — and this might be more than just a hot streak. We break down Detroit’s surge, Troy Melton’s…
- PCA or Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Settles the NL MVP Debate + MLB Trade Deadline Winners and Losers · 22 minThe NL MVP race is officially on. This week, John Smoltz joins the show to break down the biggest debate in baseball: Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong for National League…
- Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong: Who Deserves NL MVP? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 16 minThe NL MVP race is officially here. For months, Shohei Ohtani looked like the runaway favorite. Now, Pete Crow-Armstrong has forced his way into the conversation, and after an…
- MLB Trade Deadline Winners & Losers + Why "Prospects Are Suspects" · 50 minThe MLB Trade Deadline is over, and it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders. This week, I explain why "prospects are suspects" is more than just a saying, look…
- John Smoltz Shares Untold Hall of Fame Stories of Andruw Jones, Jeff Kent, and Carlos Beltran · 16 minHall of Fame Weekend is over... but John Smoltz has stories you probably haven't heard. We talk about baseball's newest Hall of Famers, share stories about each of them…
- ESPN's New Shohei Ohtani Podcast + Injury Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 15 minESPN has released a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast series, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, bringing the Ippei Mizuhara scandal back into the spotlight more than two years later. But…
- MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Teams That Need to Buy + Hall of Fame & Power Rankings · 39 minThe MLB Trade Deadline is almost here... and there are FIVE teams that NEED to buy. The problem? I don't trust them to actually do it. Who made my list? And which team has me…
- John Smoltz on Shohei Ohtani's MVP Case + The One Thing He'd Trade for Another World Series Ring · 19 minJohn Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win…
- Shohei Ohtani's Injury Cause NL MVP Shakeup? Tarik Skubal Trade News, Red Sox Surging & MLB Power Rankings | Flippin' Bats · 34 minShohei Ohtani won't pitch again for some time because of his knee—but does that finally open the door for a new National League MVP? In today's episode, I explain why I still…
- Shohei Ohtani Wins ESPY + Latest Knee Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 15 minShohei Ohtani's latest ESPY win has baseball fans debating one question: Was it the greatest single-game performance ever? In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I…
- MLB All-Star Week Recap + Exclusive Player Interviews · 20 minBen takes you behind the scenes of MLB All-Star Week, recapping everything from Media Day, the Red Carpet, the Home Run Derby, and the MLB All-Star Game while sharing exclusive…
- John Smoltz Explains Why Justin Verlander Is the Last of His Kind · 22 minWith Justin Verlander officially announcing his retirement, I sat down with Hall of Famer John Smoltz to reflect on one of the greatest pitching careers in baseball history which…
- Shohei Ohtani's Historic 300th Home Run | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 19 minShohei Ohtani has reached another unbelievable milestone. This week on This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down why Shohei's 300th career home run is so much more than…
- My Brother Justin Verlander is Retiring · 18 minToday is a day that I always knew had to come eventually, but never believed it would actually happen. My brother, Justin Verlander, has officially announced his retirement from…
- 2026 MLB All-Star Snubs, Power Rankings & Team of the Month · 34 minThe 2026 MLB All-Star rosters are officially set, and there are several players who should have made the team. In this episode, I break down my biggest All-Star snubs, discuss…
- Should the Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal? + John Smoltz on the Yankees, Astros & Pitch Velocity · 12 minThis week on Saturday with Smoltz, John Smoltz joins me to discuss one of baseball's biggest trade deadline questions: Should the Tigers consider trading Tarik Skubal? We also…
- Why Shohei Ohtani Won't Pitch in the 2026 All-Star Game | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 12 minShohei Ohtani will NOT pitch in the 2026 MLB All-Star Game... but there's a very good reason why. On this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I break down why the Dodgers…
- The Rafael Devers Debate, Phillies Surging in NL East & MLB Power Rankings · 23 minIs Rafael Devers getting an unfair reputation? On today's episode, I explain why I think the conversation surrounding Devers has gone too far and why his teammates tell a much…
- John Smoltz on the Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing Drama + MLB Trade Deadline and more · 15 minJohn Smoltz joins Ben Verlander for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz on Flippin' Bats. This week, they dive into the biggest story in baseball: the on-field…
- Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing's Miscommunication + Another Dominant Start | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News · 17 minShohei Ohtani and rookie catcher Dalton Rushing couldn't seem to get on the same page early in Wednesday's start... and it led to one of the most frustrating innings of Shohei's…
- PCA Having MVP Season, Nick Kurtz Best 1B in MLB? + Shohei Ohtani Dad Strength | MLB Power Rankings · 38 minIs Nick Kurtz becoming the next superstar in Major League Baseball? On this episode of Flippin' Bats, we break down the incredible rise of Nick Kurtz, who is putting together…
