Podcast appearances and mentions of ben verlander

Ben Verlander returns with a brand-new episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, he breaks down the epic MLB Speedway Classic, where the Reds and Braves faced off at Bristol Motor Speedway. Ben recaps all the best interviews and moments from a wild week in Bristol.Plus, he dives into the Miami Marlins owning the Yankees, gives his knee-jerk reactions to the biggest moves from the MLB Trade Deadline, updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings, and shares his FanDuel Best Bets for the week.CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO02:30 MLB SPEEDWAY CLASSIC11:10 Knee Jerk Trade Deadline Reactions16:50 Marlins Own Yankees23:40 MLB Power Rankings28:00 Best Bets31:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to get his thoughts on the MLB Trade Deadline that just past and who he thinks were the biggest winner and loser of the MLB Trade Deadline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back to recap everything that went down at the MLB Trade Deadline. First off, Carlos Correa is headed back to the Houston Astros and then Ben gives his Top 3 Winners and Losers for the MLB Trade Deadline.Chapters:00:00 Intro01:05 Carlos Correa Back To The Astros05:44 Top 3 Winners From MLB Trade Deadline16:55 Top 3 Losers From MLB Trade Deadline23:49 Detroit Tigers??29:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back to recap everything that went down at the MLB Trade Deadline. First off, Carlos Correa is headed back to the Houston Astros and then Ben gives his Top 3 Winners and Losers for the MLB Trade Deadline. Chapters:00:00 Intro01:05 Carlos Correa Back To The Astros05:44 Top 3 Winners From MLB Trade Deadline16:55 Top 3 Losers From MLB Trade Deadline23:49 Detroit Tigers??29:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back for another episode of Flippin' Bats and the latest MLB news. Ben hits on the recent injury on New York Yankees Aaron Judge and how that affects their playoff push and Trade Deadline moves. He also touches on the five trades that need to happen at the MLB Trade Deadline including a BIG bat heading to the Detroit Tigers. Ben caps off his episode with his best bets for FanDuel & his MLB Power Rankings.CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO09:40 AARON JUDGE INJURY12:40 5 TRADES THAT NEED TO HAPPEN28:20 MLB POWER RANKINGS35:30 FANDUEL BEST BETS37:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back with another edition of Flippin' Bats and he is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week the guys talk about what the Atlanta Braves should do at the MLB Trade Deadline, whether or not the Los Angeles Dodgers are still the top team in the National League, who the greatest hitter of all time is & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB insider, Ben Verlander joins Dibs and Grandi and gets into what he saw from his big brother Justin today in Atlanta and how he finally notches his first win this year and breaks down where the Giants could end up as they push for a postseason berth. Plus, the guys pivot to the 49ers and what they're hearing from day 1 of Training Camp in Santa Clara.

Hour 1: Dibs and Grandi talk about the much needed win for the Giants in Atlanta today. Verlander struggled in the first inning, but was able to get out of trouble. Is the pitching still in need of help as the trade deadline looms? Plus, they get into how Devers seems to have finally found his swing with multiple hits the last few days. What questions remain unanswered for the Giants? The guys discuss. Hour 2: MLB insider, Ben Verlander joins Dibs and Grandi and gets into what he saw from his big brother Justin today in Atlanta and how he finally notches his first win this year and breaks down where the Giants could end up as they push for a postseason berth. Plus, the guys pivot to the 49ers and what they're hearing from day 1 of Training Camp in Santa Clara. Hour 3: Dibs and Grandi dissect what Kyle Shanahan has said over the past 2 days as Niners Training Camp has officially opened. Will the personnel be prepared for the season? How much faith do we have in Brock Purdy leading this team into another postseason? The fellas discuss. Hour 4: Dibs and Grandi breakdown what the Niners have done in the last few drafts and what has hit or missed. Who needs to be a hit for this season? Have fans been happy with the decisions the Niners have done in paying draft picks down the line? The guys get into it.

Justin Cuthbert and Jesse Rubinoff kick things off with Sportsnet's Chris Black (0:20) ahead of Game 3 of a critical three-game series against the Yankees. They discuss Vladdy's recent play, the pros and cons of his game and discuss what would constitute a successful season for the Jays' $500M player. Then, they get into what fans can expect from Jeff Hoffman's usage and how the bullpen can improve, potential trade deadline targets, and much more. Later, Ben Verlander joins the show (25:43) to discuss Shohei Ohtani''s dominance this season while rehabbing on a big-league mound. Finally, they look at the Jays and the other contenders around the league to discuss trade deadline targets, the Tigers' recent skid, and much more.The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests and do not necessarily reflect the position of Rogers Sports & Media or any affiliates.

Ben Verlander and Flippin' Bats are back after the MLB All-Star Break for all of your MLB news needs. First up, the Los Angeles Dodgers have been scuffling of late and with compounding injuries are the Dodgers still the National League favorites? Ben then talks about the season that Detroit Tigers' Tarik Skubal keeps putting together and also talks about the upcoming MLB Trade Deadline. Finally, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro04:00 Tarik Skubal12:00 Dodgers Still Favorites?19:00 Cubs Making Moves?24:00 MLB Power Rankings32:30 Fanduel Best Bets34:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander and MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz recap the 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend, including the thrilling swing-off that ended the All-Star Game. Smoltz shares his favorite young pitcher after watching live during the festivities. Plus, Ben asks the viral question: how many hits would a casual fan get in 100 at-bats against a Major League pitcher? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down a wild 2025 MLB All-Star Weekend in Atlanta! From the HBCU Swingman Classic with Ken Griffey Jr. to the Futures Game with Tigers prospect Max Clark, Ben takes you behind the scenes of all the action. He also hits the red carpet with Dodgers All-Star Yoshinobu Yamamoto and catches up with 2025 Home Run Derby champ Cal Raleigh of the Seattle Mariners. Don't miss all the interviews, highlights, and unforgettable moments from an epic weekend in ATL! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:35 Yoshinobu Yamamoto04:00 Cal Raleigh07:00 Max Clark11:00 Ken Griffey Jr.16:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back with a brand-new episode of Flippin' Bats — and it's all about the 2025 MLB Draft! Ben breaks down the biggest storylines heading into draft day, including Corona High School's unprecedented FOUR prospects in the Top 150, who could go No. 1 overall, and much more. Plus, Ben reacts to the latest MLB Mock Draft and reveals his own Top 10 picks in a must-see mock draft segment. Don't miss it! Chapters:00:00 Intro04:40 Top MLB Draft Storylines12:00 MLB's Latest Mock Draft16:45 Ben's Mock Draft #1-525:10 Ben's Mock Draft #5-1035:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to share some of the wildest stories in baseball! Smoltz reveals the craziest walk-off moment he's ever experienced and an unbelievable story from the family section while playing on the road. Plus, he takes us back to his first MLB All-Star Game, including the iconic moment he faced Bo Jackson! Don't miss these legendary baseball tales just in time for the 2024 MLB All-Star break. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters are out—and fans are not happy. Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest All-Star snubs, spotlights the tight AL MVP race between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh, and we dive into the Washington Nationals' shake-up as they clean house ahead of the trade deadline & MLB Draft. Also, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings! Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 MLB All-Star Game Snubs13:40 AL MVP Race21:00 Nationals Clean House30:00 MLB Power Rankings36:00 Fanduel Best Bets38:15 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz on Flippin' Bats! The two dive into Clayton Kershaw's historic march to 3,000 strikeouts — could he be the last pitcher to ever hit that milestone? They also break down why the Detroit Tigers must lock up Tarik Skubal with a long-term extension and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, more insights, hot takes, and expert analysis from one of the best minds in baseball. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back on Flippin' Bats with another must-watch episode! This week, Ben dives into the New York Mets' recent slide — is it time to panic or stay calm? He also breaks down his Top 3 picks for the NL MVP race at the halfway mark, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow Armstrong. Plus, get Ben's updated MLB Power Rankings and his top FanDuel best bets to help you cash in this season. Don't miss it! CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO03:30 METS SLIDE11:45 TOP 3 NL MVPS23:00 MLB POWER RANKINGS42:20 FANDUEL BEST BETS44:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander for a can't-miss episode! The two dive into the heated AL MVP race — is it Yankees slugger Aaron Judge or Mariners catcher Cal Raleigh who deserves the crown? Plus, insider takes, bold predictions, and plenty more from around the league. Don't miss it!!! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the big news as Shohei Ohtani makes his mark as a Los Angeles Dodger for the very first time. From Ohtani's historic moment to the top contenders for Rookie of the Year, we've got the hottest stories around the league. Plus, we reveal the latest MLB Power Rankings and which teams are rising (or falling) fast on this week's episode of Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander.CHAPTERS:0:00 Intro1:30 East-West Classic At Rickwood5:27 Ohtani's Pitches & Homers In Dodger Start13:30 Top 3 Rookie of the Year Candidates28:23 MLB Power Rankings36:08 Fanduel Best Bets37:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to join Ben Verlander for another must-watch episode! The duo breaks down the blockbuster trade sending Rafael Devers from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants — who came out on top? They also dive into Shohei Ohtani's much-anticipated return to the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and reflect on the most unforgettable pitching performances they've witnessed live, inspired by Arkansas' Gage Wood throwing a no-hitter in the College World Series. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Papa & Silver Hour 3: The guys are joined by Ben Verlander & Justice Delos Santos to discuss the return of Justin Verlander and the Rafael Devers tradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Analyst Ben Verlander joins Papa & Silver and discusses Justin Verlander's return from the injured list and gives his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Papa & Silver Hour 3: The guys are joined by Ben Verlander & Justice Delos Santos to discuss the return of Justin Verlander and the Rafael Devers tradeSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

MLB Analyst Ben Verlander joins Papa & Silver and discusses Justin Verlander's return from the injured list and gives his thoughts on the Rafael Devers trade See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Verlander is back with a jam-packed episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, he dives into Shohei Ohtani's long-awaited return to the mound against the Padres — his first pitching appearance in nearly two years. Plus, Ohtani hits another major milestone with his 250th career home run.But the biggest bombshell? The Boston Red Sox trading Rafael Devers to the San Francisco Giants — and yes, the Giants are taking on his entire contract. Ben breaks down the stunning move, rips into the Red Sox for the decision, and unpacks what this means for both teams. All that and more on this week's must-watch episode!CHAPTERS:00:00 Intro01:30 Devers To The Giants25:00 Ohtani Is Back33:00 MLB Power Rankings41:00 Fanduel Best Bets43:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz returns to the show with Ben Verlander to break down what might be the greatest catch in baseball history — and why it left him speechless. They dive into the intense Dodgers vs. Padres series, highlight Shohei Ohtani's impact, and explore how the recent wave of pitching injuries could reshape future MLB contracts. Don't miss this insider conversation with one of baseball's sharpest minds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander returns with a brand-new episode of Flippin' Bats! This week, he dives into the Atlanta Braves' shocking collapse in the 2025 season. Is it time for the Braves to hit the reset button and start planning for 2026?Ben also takes a closer look at the struggling Arizona Diamondbacks, whose season has been derailed by devastating pitching injuries—should they be sellers at the deadline too?Plus, the Houston Astros are surging once again and sitting atop the AL West. Ben breaks down what's fueling their dominance and reveals his updated MLB Power Rankings! Chapters:00:00 Intro06:30 Braves Collapse23:18 AL West Update31:20 Dbacks Reset42:53 MLB Power Rankings47:47 MLB Best Bets49:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest storylines from the weekend, including the high-stakes Dodgers vs. Yankees series and what it means for both teams going forward. Smoltz shares exclusive insights from watching Shohei Ohtani's simulated game up close from the press box, plus the latest on Lance McCullers' road to recovery with the Houston Astros. They also dive into which team must make a move at the trade deadline to stay in contention. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is back with a brand-new episode of Flippin' Bats, diving into the highly anticipated World Series rematch between the Los Angeles Dodgers and the New York Yankees. What did this series reveal about both teams as we move deeper into the season?Ben also breaks down the latest on the Atlanta Braves, analyzing where they stand following the returns of Spencer Strider and Ronald Acuña Jr.Plus, the MLB Trade Deadline is heating up, and Ben shares three trades that NEED to happen. Don't miss his updated MLB Power Rankings as the playoff picture starts to take shape. Chapters:00:00 Intro04:00 Braves: Buyers or Sellers10:25 Dodgers Vs Yankees Recap18:50 Three Trades We Need To See31:50 MLB Power Rankings39:00 Fanduel Best Bet42:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander on this week's episode of Flippin' Bats to break down the latest headlines around the league!They dive into the Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen struggles and discuss the possibility of Shohei Ohtani stepping in as a postseason closer. Could Ohtani really take on that role?Plus, they react to Ronny Simon's tough three-error game with the Miami Marlins, Smoltz shares the wildest grounds crew story you've ever heard, and they debate who the best pitcher in MLB is right now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you the latest and hottest news in MLB. This week, he discusses yet another blow the Boston Red Sox have been delivered after the news of Alex Bregman's injury came out. He also talks about Shohei Ohtani being back on the mound for the Los Angeles Dodgers and looking as good as he did before the arm injury. Ben finally talks about his Top 5 pitchers in MLB, the story of Nic Enright & his MLB Power Rankings. Chapters:00:00 Intro02:30 Red Sox News08:30 Ohtani Sim Game15:00 Top 5 Pitchers27:00 Power Rankings32:00 Nic Enright Story38:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the biggest MLB storylines this week!They dive into Yoshinobu Yamamoto's NL Cy Young campaign and how the Los Angeles Dodgers ace has evolved from his rookie season to Year 2. They also talk about the Atlanta Braves and the return of Spencer Strider—what it means for the rotation and the Braves' postseason hopes.Plus, Ben and John debate a hot topic: Who is the best team in Major League Baseball right now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rob and Kelvin debate whether Caitlin Clark or Shohei Ohtani is the more popular athlete in America, and provide up-to-the-minute analysis of Game 1 between the Oklahoma City Thunder and the Minnesota Timberwolves. Plus, MLB analyst and Flippin’ Bats podcast host Ben Verlander swings by to discuss Aaron Judge’s incredible season thus far, reports of Juan Soto’s displeasure with the New York Mets, why the Los Angeles Dodgers can’t seem to avoid the injury bug, and much more!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Ben Verlander has a new team atop his MLB Power Rankings and could it be the Detroit Tigers? Ben also recaps the Subway Series that say Juan Soto go back to the Bronx as the Mets took on the Yankees. He also updates his MLB Power Rankings and comments on the Baltimore Orioles firing Brandon Hyde. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander once again is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. This week they discuss what leads to a pitcher rebounding or falling out of form like Patrick Corbin and Aaron Nola. They also talk about whether Pete Rose should be in MLB's Hall of Fame, Juan Soto's return to the Bronx to play the New York Yankees for the first time since signing with the New York Mets & much more. Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 John Smoltz Joins02:45 Aaron Nola Issues06:00 Justin Verlander Still Winless10:20 Juan Soto Back To The Bronx12:00 Pete Rose In HOF?19:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander brings you all the latest in MLB and that includes Shohei Ohtani's epic weekend vs the Arizona Diamondbacks, as well as Roki Sasaki's continued struggles in MLB. Verlander also discusses the Boston Red Sox drama with Rafael Devers and who is in the wrong. He also talks about the recent string of managers fired and he updates his MLB Power Rankings. Chapters:00:00 Intro02:45 Red Sox & Devers09:10 Shohei Ohtani GOAT?18:00 Roki Sasaki Issues?23:00 Managers Fired29:00 Power Rankings35:50 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander is once again joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz. They discuss the Seattle Mariners, the rules to a benches clearing brawl in MLB and whether or not in-season coaching changes really matter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest stories around Major League Baseball this week! He declares the Seattle Mariners are the real deal and explains why they're a serious contender. Ben also shares his Top 3 MVP picks for both the American League and National League, with standout performances you need to know about. Plus, don't miss his updated MLB Power Rankings, featuring big risers and surprising drops! Chapters:00:00 INTRO03:30 MARINERS ARE LEGIT13:30 TOP 3 AL MVPS20:50 TOP 3 NL MVPS26:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY28:50 MLB POWER RANKINGS39:00 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

MLB LEGEND JOHN SMOLTZ RETURNS! Ben Verlander is joined once again by Hall of Famer John Smoltz to break down the wildest game of his career — a must-hear story for any baseball fan. They also dive into the top team in the American League, plus what's going wrong with the Baltimore Orioles and what they can do to bounce back.Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more MLB legends, exclusive interviews, and weekly baseball breakdowns! CHAPTERS:00:00 – Intro01:50 – John Smoltz Joins the Show03:35 – Smoltz Recalls the Craziest Game He Ever Played08:52 – Who's the Best Team in the AL Right Now?11:49 – What's Next for the Struggling Baltimore Orioles?18:15 – Final Thoughts Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander updates you on the most recent MLB news this week. The Los Angeles Dodgers continue to struggle as injuries continue to thin out their robust depth as Blake Snell & Tyler Glasnow are now dealing with issues. Ben also talks about the San Francisco Giants continuing to do the little things right to be one of the best teams in baseball. Verlander then breaks down who is the best team in the American League between the New York Yankees & Detroit Tigers and finally updates his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 INTRO 02:30 DODGERS WOES 13:50 GIANTS KEEP WINNING 23:40 BEST TEAM IN THE AL 31:20 FANDUEL DINGER TUESDAY BETS 33:25 MLB POWER RANKINGS 43:40 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to talk about the Atlanta Braves drama, the wildest thing Bobby Cox ever said, how injuries compound on top of one another like with Spencer Strider and the most under the radar team in MLB currently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the latest MLB news and this week Ben jumps into the Atlanta Braves drama. How this will affect the Braves moving forward and more! Ben also jumps on the Baltimore Orioles tough start and how they still haven't addressed their pitching. He also gives you his Top 5 pitchers this season so far and his MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to talk about the comments made by New York Mets Juan Soto, how Smoltz would have used analytics and how it would have affected his game and the stacked NL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander breaks down the last week of news in MLB. This week Ben talks about the stacked NL West with the San Diego Padres and San Francisco Giants are on top with the favorite Los Angeles Dodgers in third place. Are the Los Angeles Dodgers still the favorite in the NL West? Ben talks about the Chicago Cubs who are currently on top of the NL Central, but news has come out that the Cubbies will be without Justin Steele for the rest of the year. What do the Cubs do now? Ben also gives you his Top 5 hitter in baseball so far this season with a particular MVP at the top of the list and finally Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes on Hall of Famer John Smoltz onto the show to discuss the Atlanta Braves struggles and when it becomes time to worry about the Braves. They also discuss slow starts and whether or not they can tell you something about a team and Smoltz says around 30 games is when you know and finally they discuss the ABS system. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 05:06 FAVORITE AUGUSTA STORY 05:06 - 09:30 THOUGHTS ON ABS SYSTEM 09:30 - 13:38 SLOW STARTS 13:38 - 17:36 TIME TO WORRY ABOUT BRAVES? 17:36 - 19:20 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander talks about the Toronto Blue Jays paying Vladimir Guerrero Jr. $500M over 14 years and what that means for the franchise moving forward. Ben also talks about the HOT NL West with the Dodgers, Padres, Dbacks & Giants off to great starts. Ben also touches on the Atlanta Braves tough start, The Detroit Tigers great start. Then, Ben wraps up the show with his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:10 INTRO 01:10 - 10:45 BLUE JAYS EXTEND VLAD JR. 10:45 - 14:27 JACKSON MERRILL EXTENSION 14:27 - 20:29 THE GIANTS ARE GOOD 20:29 - 22:46 BRAVES TOUGH START 22:46 - 27:52 VICTOR ROBLES INJURY 27:52 - 35:39 TIGERS HOT START 35:39 - 39:43 POWER RANKINGS 39:42 - 42:23 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander welcomes back Hall of Famer John Smoltz back to the show to discuss not only the Los Angeles Dodgers undefeated start to the season, but also the tough beginings for rookie Roki Sasaki. Smoltz and Ben also talk about whether or not they are worried about the Atlanta Braves & so much more. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:00 INTRO 01:00 - 04:20 JOHN SMOLTZ 04:20 - 10:05 TORPEDO BATS 10:05 - 13:50 WORRIED ABOUT THE BRAVES? 13:50 - 18:00 DODGERS & ROKI SASAKI 18:00 - 19:13 OUTRO Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https://gokinesiologysleeves.com/discount/verlander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander recaps Opening Weekend and the New York Yankees were front and center. The Yankees debuted their new torpedo bats were helped create a weekend with 15 home runs and 36 runs. Ben also talks about the Los Angeles Dodgers who showed why they are the World Series favorite through their depth. The San Diego Padres swept the Atlanta Braves and started 4-0 for the first time since 1984. The Padres looked better than some might thought, while the Braves looked rough. Ben tells you why there is no reason to worry about the Braves and he updates his MLB Power Rankings. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 02:00 1ST BEST BET 02:00 - 13:20 YANKEES TORPEDO BATS 13:20 - 20:26 DODGERS AS ADVERTISED 20:26 - 28:00 DEVERS ROUGH START 28:00 - 34:24 BRAVES VS PADRES 34:24 - 36:00 2ND BEST BET 36:00 - 43:41 MLB POWER RANKINGS 43:41 - 45:43 JV'S 1ST GIANTS START 45:43 - 47:16 OUTRO Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https://gokinesiologysleeves.com/discount/verlander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander wraps up his final preview episode with all of his season predictions including playoff seeding, World Series Champ, MVP, Cy Young and more! Ben also unveils his preseason power rankings before Opening Day. CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 02:30 OPENING DAY BET #1 02:30 - 08:00 AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS 08:00 - 12:00 AMERICAN LEAGUE PLAYOFF PREDICTIONS 12:00 - 13:55 WORLD SERIES CHAMP PREDICTION 13:55 - 15:05 OPENING DAY BET #2 15:05 - 15:45 MLB AWARDS 15:45 - 18:45 ROOKIE OF THE YEAR 18:45 - 23:25 CY YOUNG 23:25 - 29:30 MVP 29:30 - 32:00 OPENING DAY BET #3 32:00 - 39:05 PRESEASON POWER RANKINGS 39:05 - 42:20 OUTRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ben Verlander finishes up his division previews with a look at the NL West. The defending World Series Champs and the team of the offseason once again, the Los Angeles Dodgers, have angled themselves as the top team in baseball again. Can the Dodgers be stopped and how will the rest of the division shake out? CHAPTERS: 00:00 - 01:30 INTRO 01:30 - 03:30 EXHIBITION GAME STORY 03:30 - 27:00 NL WEST PREDICTIONS 27:00 - 30:00 EXPLANATION OF PREDICTIONS 30:00 - 31:12 OUTRO Use code: VERLANDER to get 15%! https://gokinesiologysleeves.com/discount/verlander Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices