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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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Los Angeles Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani
Baltimore Orioles
Major League Baseball
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Detroit Tigers
Chicago Cubs
Dylan Cease
MLB Offseason
Juan Soto
New York Yankees
Spring Training
MLB Hall Of Fame
Houston Astros
Toronto Blue Jays
José Bautista
Hall Of Fame
Kansas City Royals
Boston Red Sox
Seattle Mariners

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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Latest Episodes

Ben Verlander welcomes back John Smoltz to discuss what he is seeing in the ALCS between the Seattle Mariners and Toronto Blue Jays. Will the Mariners and Dodgers sweep the ALCS & NLCS? Ben and Smoltz also discuss who is the greatest postseason rotat... more

Ben Verlander is back to recap the Seattle Mariners stellar last couple of days including winning Game 5 of the ALDS in a 15 inning classic and then going on to win Game 1 against the Toronto Blue Jays after exhausting most of their pitching in Game ... more

Ben Verlander and John Smoltz talk through a WILD ALDS series between the Yankees and Blue Jays and dive into the other LDS series'. How are the Phillies able to keep Shohei Ohtani quiet? Will the Tigers or Mariners win Game 5?

Chapters:

00:00 Welc... more

All the ALDS & NLDS have played two games and the Seattle Mariners vs Detroit Tigers is the only series tied 1-1. The Los Angeles Dodgers, Milwaukee Brewers and Toronto Blue Jays are all just one game away from advancing to the NLCS & ALCS. Ben Verla... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Suter
Cincinnati Reds pitcher known for his impressions and character
Cincinnati Reds
Episode: MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC RECAP
Ken Griffey Jr.
Hall of Famer and baseball legend
Episode: 2025 MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP: YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO, KEN GRIFFEY JR. & SWING OFF!?
Yoshinobu Yamamoto
Professional baseball player and All-Star rookie
Episode: 2025 MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP: YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO, KEN GRIFFEY JR. & SWING OFF!?
Max Clark
Top prospect for the Detroit Tigers
Detroit Tigers
Episode: 2025 MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP: YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO, KEN GRIFFEY JR. & SWING OFF!?
Cal Raleigh
Home Run Derby Champion and Major League Baseball player
Seattle Mariners
Episode: 2025 MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP: YOSHINOBU YAMAMOTO, KEN GRIFFEY JR. & SWING OFF!?
Nic Enright
Rookie pitcher for the Cleveland Guardians, celebrated for overcoming significant health challenges to make his MLB debut.
Cleveland Guardians
Episode: SHOHEI OHTANI DAZZLES IN SIM GAME, RED SOX SETBACK, TOP 5 PITCHERS IN MLB & POWER RANKINGS
Nez Belelo
Agent of Shohei Ohtani
Not specified
Episode: IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE GOAT? RED SOX & DEVERS DRAMA & MLB POWER RANKINGS
John Smoltz
Hall of Fame pitcher
MLB Network
Episode: SHOHEI OHTANI & DODGERS NOT ON TOP OF STACKED NL WEST, TOP 5 HITTERS IN MLB & POWER RANKINGS
Christian Yelich
Outfielder for the Milwaukee Brewers
Milwaukee Brewers
Episode: CHRISTIAN YELICH INTERVIEW & MLB HALL OF FAME CLASS REACTION

Host

Ben Verlander
Host of Flippin' Bats, knowledgeable about baseball, engaging with insightful commentary and personal anecdotes.

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 1k ratings
  • Amazing

    just why does it have to be weekly the wait is so painful

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I like ⚾️
    United States7 months ago
  • Do yourself a favor!

    Bookmark this podcast, follow it, go back and listen to the archived ones. Ben gives us a fresh perspective, reality checked and fun! I just started listening last night and really enjoy it. Sent it to my friends today!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Gordynk
    United States9 months ago
  • Amazing

    just why does it have to be weekly the wait is so pain full

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I like ⚾️
    United Statesa year ago
  • Bias

    This is the most LA biased podcast out there, particularly the Dodgers, it’s honestly terrible.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    DGM305
    United Statesa year ago
  • Great for all kinds of baseball fans

    If you are gonna have a baseball podcast in your feed - it should be this one! It's a fun show that takes the game seriously, but still has a sense of humor about it. The interviews with baseball legends and current stars are a great addition to the weekly updates, power rankings, and news.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    trilogyjab
    United Statesa year ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and humorous nature of the content, often highlighting the host's enthusiasm for baseball.
Overall satisfaction is evident, with many praising the informative discussions with featured guests and the fun atmosphere.
Critiques regarding regional biases emerge, particularly around coverage of certain teams, which some fans feel is not balanced.
Some listeners are seeking a cleaner version of content to enjoy with younger audiences.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#85
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#99
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Apple Podcasts
#227
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#60
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Apple Podcasts
#80
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Apple Podcasts
#148
Germany/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Yankees Season OVER Blue Jays Advance to ALCS, Dodgers & Phillies Battle, Tigers Turn to Skubal for Game 5
Q: Where do you think the Yankees went wrong in this series?
Smoltz identified that the Yankees lineup struggles in short postseason series and their tendency to swing and miss affected their performance.
Yankees Season OVER Blue Jays Advance to ALCS, Dodgers & Phillies Battle, Tigers Turn to Skubal for Game 5
Q: What impressed you most about the Toronto Blue Jays?
Smoltz noted that they played outstanding, team-oriented baseball and dominated the Yankees, showcasing their offensive depth.
MLB WILD CARD RECAP + PHILLIES VS DODGERS WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Q: What would you say has surprised you the most so far this wild card round?
John noted the emergence of an impressive collection of left-handed starters performing well during the playoffs, indicating a shift in strategy and dominance at this stage of the season.
SHOHEI OHTANI'S EPIC SEASON CONTINUES, ASTROS INJURY WOES & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Q: What happened to the New York Mets?
They faced consistency issues in their rotation and didn't deliver offensively, resulting in a significant collapse despite early season success.
SHOHEI OHTANI'S EPIC SEASON CONTINUES, ASTROS INJURY WOES & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Q: Can the Astros survive without Yordan Alvarez?
No, on an everyday basis they really can't unless he is somehow able to impact the lineup even with limited performance due to injury.

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1. Brent Suter
2. Ken Griffey Jr.
3. Yoshinobu Yamamoto
4. Max Clark
5. Cal Raleigh
6. Nic Enright
7. Nez Belelo
8. John Smoltz

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