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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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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!FOX Sports Baseball & Softball Politik & Regierungen
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  • The Rafael Devers Debate, Phillies Surging in NL East & MLB Power Rankings

    The Rafael Devers Debate, Phillies Surging in NL East & MLB Power Rankings
    Jun 29 2026
    Is 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 different story than the headlines. Then it's time for this week's MLB Power Rankings. The Phillies continue their surge, the Braves have stumbled after leading the NL East comfortably just weeks ago, the Dodgers remain on top, and several teams are making major moves as we approach the trade deadline. Also on today's show: My latest Top 10 MLB Power Rankings Phillies vs. Braves in the NL East Kyle Schwarber becomes MLB's first 30-home run hitter Why the Astros are looking dangerous again Jazz Chisholm's check-swing frustration The biggest stories from around Major League Baseball Thanks for listening! If you enjoy the show, be sure to follow, rate, and review—it really helps the podcast grow. ⚾ Timestamps: 0:00 Rafael Devers is Misunderstood 2:41 New MLB Power Rankings 15:12 Astros Are Coming 18:37 Biggest Pet Peeve 20:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    23 Min.
  • John Smoltz on the Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing Drama + MLB Trade Deadline and more

    John Smoltz on the Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing Drama + MLB Trade Deadline and more
    Jun 27 2026
    John 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 miscommunication between Shohei Ohtani and Dodgers rookie catcher Dalton Rushing. Smoltz explains whether he experienced similar situations during his Hall of Fame career, how trust between a pitcher and catcher is built, and why communication is so important at the major league level. The conversation also covers: The Braves' shrinking lead in the NL East Which team John hopes becomes an aggressive buyer at the MLB Trade Deadline An under-the-radar pitcher who has caught his attention this season Plus plenty of baseball insight and stories from one of the game's greatest pitchers. Subscribe to Flippin' Bats for new episodes every week featuring the biggest stories across Major League Baseball. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:48 Braves losing NL East Lead 3:45 Who Needs to Make a Trade 6:53 Ohtani/Rushing Situation 10:11 Underrated Pitcher Appreciation 13:09 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    15 Min.
  • Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing's Miscommunication + Another Dominant Start | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

    Shohei Ohtani & Dalton Rushing's Miscommunication + Another Dominant Start | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
    Jun 25 2026
    Shohei 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 season. Then everything changed. In this week's 'This Week in Shohei Ohtani News', we break down the miscommunication between Ohtani and Rushing, Shohei's postgame comments explaining exactly what happened, and how he responded by striking out the side and dominating the rest of the game. We also discuss: ⚾ Shohei averaging 100 MPH for the first time in his MLB career ⚾ The fastest pitch of his career (101.7 MPH) ⚾ Another dominant start (6 IP, 2 ER, 8 K) ⚾ Six home runs in his last 12 games ⚾ Becoming a father of two and his first comments after welcoming his son ⚾ Why Shohei continues to prove he's the most incredible player baseball has ever seen. If you enjoyed the episode, don't forget to like, subscribe, and leave a comment! Did the Shohei Ohtani frustration with Dalton Rushing surprise you? #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #MLB #Baseball #ThisWeekInShoheiOhtaniNews #DaltonRushing #大谷翔平 Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:16 Ohtani vs Rushing Frustration 3:15 Performance vs Twins 5:20 Rushing Struggles 7:42 Shohei Pushing Through Pain 9:35 Postgame Comments 10:54 Shohei Offense 13:38 New Dad x2 15:08 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    17 Min.
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