Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Ben Verlander welcomes Atlanta Braves' Nicky Lopez to the show. They discuss Lopez getting traded to the Braves, their hopes of a World Series title, who has the most pop on the Braves, and working with the legendary Ron Washington. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and the Texas Rangers, Seattle Mariners, Chicago Cubs and Houston Astros make the list. Ben tries to complete the Immaculate Grid in less than 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the AL & NL Wild Card races heading into the final week of the season with the Houston Astros, Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, Chicago Cubs, and Miami Marlins all vying for playoff spots. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings and his Team of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss Shohei Ohtani's MVP case, former teammate Deion Sanders' coaching rise and his thoughts on Spencer Strider. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the HUGE weekend series between the Seattle Mariners and Texas Rangers in the HOT AL West. Ben tells you whether or not it's time to panic or be patient with certain playoff bubble teams and Ben tries to complete the Immaculate Grid in 90 seconds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they discuss St. Louis Cardinals' Adam Wainwright picking up his 200th win. They also talk about Shohei Ohtani's elbow surgery and the HOT playoff race in both the AL & NL. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer & Atlanta Braves legend Tom Glavine to the show. Glavine talks about his hockey roots and getting drafted by the Los Angeles Kings in the 4th round. He talks about what it was like being teammates with Colorado Buffaloes head coach Deion Sanders. Of course, Glavine shared some amazing Greg Maddux, John Smoltz and Bobby Cox stories. Glavine also discussed the legendary 'Chicks Dig The Long Ball' commercial that Nike put together & so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you everything you need to know Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani is expected to have elbow surgery soon and have we seen him play his last game for the Los Angeles Angels? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander gives his '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and this week he picked the surging Miami Marlins who dominated the Atlanta Braves and the faltering Chicago Cubs who are both vying for a NL Wild Card spot. Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in less than 90 seconds and he answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander discusses the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, and Tampa Bay Rays clinching playoff spots. He also talks about both the AL & NL Wild Card races. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings, Team of the Week & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you a quick emergency pod to discuss the news that Shohei Ohtani will miss the remainder of the 2023 season with an oblique injury. Ben also talks about whether or not Ohtani can still win the AL MVP award. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes John Smoltz to the show and they discuss how good the Atlanta Braves are & their chances at winning 14 straight division titles. They also talks about the comments made by Seattle Mariners' George Kirby and the Los Angeles Angels making Mike Trout available in trade talks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the big weekend series between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Seattle Mariners. Ben also brings you his Top 5 MLB Postseason Sleepers highlighted by the Philadelphia Phillies and he tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Texas Rangers' playoff chances after Max Scherzer's injury. Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuña Jr. is closing in on 40 HR & 70 SB, but is a 50 HR & 80 SB season possible? Plus Ben & Alex answer some fan questions, and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes MLB's Top Prospect and Baltimore Orioles stud Jackson Holliday to the show. They discuss draft day, going number one overall, jumping through the minors and having Matt Holliday as a dad. He also talks about not being able to check into a hotel when he got called up to AAA, which players he looks up to and whether or not he's the best shortstop in the family. He also takes a shot at Matt Holliday trivia and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani still dealing with his oblique injury so is he still the American League MVP? Ohtani will be one of the most sought after free agents in MLB history this offseason so where will he end up, and the Los Angeles Angels are reportedly open to moving Mike Trout if he is open to it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Arizona Diamondbacks, Baltimore Orioles, Chicago Cubs and Seattle Mariners in this week's '1 Up, 1 Down'. Ben updates his top 5 players in the MVP race and then he tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds. Ben and Alex then answer some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss this week's updated MLB Power Rankings, whether or not George Kirby's was wrong for his postgame comments and who made Ben's 'Team of the Week'. They also discuss whether or not the Texas Rangers will be the biggest disappointment in the American League if they miss the playoffs and if we've seen Mike Trout play his last game for the Los Angeles Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show for another edition of 'Saturdays with Smoltz'. Verlander and Smoltz discuss the cool turnaround from Philadelphia Phillies' Trea Turner, the Atlanta Braves biggest weakness, the most impressive home run they've ever seen and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the Top 3 MLB playoff matchups that they would like to see in both the AL & NL. They discuss the Chicago Cubs vs Arizona Diamondbacks series in this week's 'Tale of the Tape'. Ben and Alex also talk about Japanese star Shōta Imanaga getting posted and the Baltimore Orioles promoting top prospect Jackson Holliday to AAA. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the Justin Verlander and Max Scherzer match up, New York Yankees' Giancarlo Stanton joining the 400 home run club & the latest Los Angeles Dodgers' news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Seattle Mariners superstar Julio Rodríguez to the show! They talk about the Mariners' HUGE turn around and playoff push as well as Julio's MONSTER offensive stretch in August. Julio talks about robbing San Diego Padres' Fernando Tatís Jr. of a home run and faking out the entire world. He talks about receiving a parade in his hometown after winning the AL Rookie of the Year and much, much MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. They talk about Ohtani's oblique injury, reaching the 40 HR/20 SB mark, his plans to hit in 2024 regardless of procedure and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and the Atlanta Braves & Texas Rangers make the list, but for opposite reasons. Ben tries to take down the 'Immaculate Grid' in less than 90 seconds and fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down everything that happened in the monster series between the the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. Did Ronald Acuña Jr. solidify his spot as the NL MVP favorite? Will the Braves end up with the NL MVP & Cy Young & more hot statements in this week's 'Overreaction Mondays'. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings and gives his 'Team of the Month'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss the devastating injury news from Shohei Ohtani. Ben and John also discuss the NL MVP Race that has gotten a lot closer due to Los Angeles Dodgers' Mookie Betts HUGE month of August and they also touch on the Baltimore Orioles' chances moving forward without possibly having their All-Star closer for the rest of the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Fox Sports MLB writer Deesha Thosar to the show to discuss New York Mets Pete Alonso news. They talk about whether or not he's toxic in the clubhouse, if the Mets have plans to trade him this offseason & more. Ben and Alex Curry breakdown the HUGE weekend series between the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers. They also give their three biggest winners and losers from August & Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the NL MVP Race after Mookie Betts had a MONSTER August. They also talk about José Altuve's cycle and the disastrous moves made recently by the Angels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander gives his Top 5 things to look out for the rest of the regular season including the NL Wild Card race and the AL West division race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry deep dive into all the Shohei Ohtani news following his injury in another edition of 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ben delivers some new information following Ohtani's injury news and Ohtani continues to stay hot at the plate despite the injury with a 1.500 OPS since the news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the playoff chances for teams on the postseason bubble like the Arizona Diamondbacks, San Diego Padres, Toronto Blue Jays and more. Ben talks about the Detroit Tigers' bright future and he tries to tackle the Immaculate Grid in 90 seconds again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss Justin Verlander's 100th win at Comerica Park while squaring off against old teammate Miguel Cabrera. Ben picks two more teams to cancel and debates whether or not the Baltimore Orioles' can reach the World Series without Felix Bautista. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings and Team of the Week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you a quick emergency pod to reveal the latest information about Shohei Ohtani's torn UCL diagnosis, why he waited to get imaging done, and his outlook for the rest of this season and beyond. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss the HOT AL West race. They also dive into the comments from Baltimore Orioles' John P. Angelos and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss whether or not the AL West title will come down to the last series of the season & Justin Verlander's dominant outing. Ben also tries to complete the 'Immaculate Gird' in less than 90 seconds and answers some fan questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the news of Shohei Ohtani tearing his UCL and what happens from here. Ben also goes in on the Los Angeles Angels for their oversight and failing to protect Ohtani more. They also cover how this injury affects Shohei Ohtani's impending free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Baltimore Orioles star Gunnar Henderson to the show and they discuss the O's push for a World Series, his first major league hit, his draft story & his call to the big the leagues story. He also tells Ben where he was for the Auburn vs Alabama 'Kick Six'. He also gives some superlatives for the Orioles' rookies and talks about the haircut in Milwaukee that turned his season around. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani keeps battling Atlanta Braves' Matt Olson for MLB lead in home runs & he returns to the mound. Angels call up their 2023 1st round pick to make his debut and Los Angeles continue their post trade deadline struggles. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the disappointing seasons of the New York Yankees & San Diego Padres and whether or not they've run out of time. Ben talks about how Houston Astros' José Altuve deserves more respect. Ben tackles the 'Immaculate Grid' and answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the recent tear the Seattle Mariners' have been on to jump into the Top-5 of the MLB Power Rankings led by Julio Rodríguez. Ben gives his 'Team of the Week' led by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. & Rodríguez. Ben talks about José Altuve's recent milestone of reaching 2,000 hits and whether or not he thinks he can reach 3000. Finally, they discuss whether or not the New York Yankees have run out of time & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss what's going on with the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays' playoff chances, and whether or not Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuña Jr.'s MVP is a lock for the NL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners in this week's 'Tale of the Tape'. Ben decides to cancel some teams' 2023 seasons like the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics. Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds and there's another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices