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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

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Welcome to Ben Verlander’s clubhouse, where flipping bats is not only allowed but encouraged! On the Flippin’ Bats pod, expect candid 1-on-1 interviews with players from your favorite MLB te...

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John Smoltz Calls the Brewers One of the Best World Series Champions EVER!

Are the Milwaukee Brewers one of the GREATEST World Series champions of all time?! Hall of Famer and World Series champion John Smoltz joins...

26:01Oct 30, 2026

Brewers Win the World Series! Exclusive Interviews with Brice Turang, Trevor Megill & Brandon Woodruff

THE MILWAUKEE BREWERS ARE WORLD SERIES CHAMPIONS!!! For the FIRST TIME in franchise history, the Milwaukee Brewers have won the World Series...

15:48Oct 29, 2026

Brewers Take 2-0 World Series Lead Over Rays + Exclusive On-Field Reaction & Interviews

Are 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 t...

12:27Oct 25, 2026

John Smoltz Previews the 2026 World Series: Rays vs. Brewers, Predictions & Key Matchups

Who 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 Ta...

21:17Oct 23, 2026

Brewers vs. Rays: 2026 World Series Preview, Predictions & Key Matchups

The 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...

31:18Oct 20, 2026

John Smoltz on the Brewers Sweeping the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani & the World Series

The Milwaukee Brewers just SWEPT the Los Angeles Dodgers, ending their quest for a third straight World Series title. So what went wrong for...

26:13Oct 16, 2026

Shohei Ohtani May Have Finally Figured It Out... Is It Too Late for the Dodgers? | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei 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...

13:17Oct 15, 2026

Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS + Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Preview & Predictions

The 2026 MLB Championship Series are officially set, and Ben Verlander is breaking down both matchups and making his predictions for who wil...

34:11Oct 11, 2026

John Smoltz on the Yankees' October Failures + Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS Preview

The New York Yankees are heading home early once again, and Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss why the Yankees continu...

20:03Oct 10, 2026

Shohei Ohtani's Alarming Slump Continues Into October + Is He Still Hurt?

Shohei Ohtani's struggles have continued into October, and the numbers are becoming increasingly concerning. Ben Verlander breaks down Ohtan...

11:57Oct 8, 2026

Wild Card Recap, Division Series Preview & John Smoltz Joins the Show

The 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 openi...

54:12Oct 3, 2026

2026 MLB Playoff Preview: World Series Pick, Shocking Playoff Predictions and more + The Justin Verlander Farewell Weekend

The MLB Postseason is here! I’m filling out my entire 2026 playoff bracket, breaking down every Wild Card matchup, picking the biggest upset...

46:58Sep 28, 2026

Are the Astros Still Inevitable? + ONE WEEK LEFT MLB Playoff Race Update

ONE. 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 las...

24:23Sep 21, 2026

John Smoltz Has An Idea to FIX the MLB Playoffs + Should Pitchers Be Able to Win MVP?

John 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...

20:07Sep 19, 2026

Aaron Judge Is Wrong About Pitchers Winning MVP + MLB Playoff Races Heat Up | MLB Power Rankings

Aaron Judge says pitchers shouldn’t be able to win MVP because they already have the Cy Young Award. I completely disagree. We break down wh...

26:31Sep 14, 2026

John Smoltz Remembers Piazza’s Iconic 9/11 Home Run + Shohei’s Two-Way Future

John Smoltz joins the show to reflect on the 25th anniversary of 9/11 and one of the most unforgettable nights in baseball history. Smoltz s...

22:10Sep 11, 2026

Shohei Ohtani Hits the IL... Is He Done Pitching FOREVER?

Shohei Ohtani is officially heading to the IL and is done pitching for the rest of the season. But does this mean we should start questionin...

10:01Sep 10, 2026

Phillies HATE RONALD ACUNA, Blue Jays are BACK?! + ABSURD Ump Show | MLB Power Rankings (MLB Recap)

Ronald Acuña Jr. and the Phillies brought the drama this weekend, while an umpire somehow found himself at the center of controversy after c...

32:02Sep 7, 2026

What Should the Dodgers Do With Shohei Ohtani? John Smoltz Weighs In + AL Cy Young Pick Dylan Cease or Cam Schlittler | Saturday with Smoltz

John Smoltz joins Ben Verlander to discuss what the Dodgers should do with Shohei Ohtani as he continues to battle injuries heading into Oct...

14:07Sep 5, 2026

Shohei Ohtani’s Injuries Are Starting to Affect Him | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei Ohtani has been battling knee and biceps issues for months, and now those injuries may be taking a toll on his performance at the pla...

15:04Sep 3, 2026