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Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

FOX Sports

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...

Episodes

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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

Pete Crow-Armstrong Is My NL MVP Over Shohei Ohtani + 5 Teams That Can Beat the Dodgers | New MLB Power Rankings

I’ve been riding with Shohei Ohtani for NL MVP all season, but it’s time for me to admit it: I was wrong. Pete Crow-Armstrong has changed my...

33:34Aug 31, 2026

John Smoltz on the Dodgers’ SCARY October Rotation! The Braves STATEMENT Series + Astros’ Shocking GM Firing

Can anyone stop the Dodgers if their rotation is finally healthy for October? John Smoltz breaks down Shohei Ohtani’s return to the mound an...

16:19Aug 29, 2026

Shohei Ohtani Could Return to the Mound Sunday + His MVP Case Is Heating Up | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Shohei Ohtani could be back on the mound for the Dodgers as soon as Sunday. Ohtani has taken some major steps toward his pitching return, in...

12:30Aug 27, 2026

The Dodgers’ October Plan Is Coming Together PERFECTLY + Astros FIRE GM, Padres New Ownership is AWESOME & MLB Power Rankings

The Dodgers’ rotation is coming together at the perfect time, and October is starting to look scary for the rest of baseball. We break down...

29:12Aug 25, 2026

John Smoltz Picks His NL MVP: Shohei Ohtani or PCA? + AL Wild Card CHAOS

John Smoltz makes his pick in the NL MVP race between Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong! This week on Saturday with Smoltz, I ask the Ha...

18:13Aug 22, 2026

Could Shohei Ohtani Leave the Dodgers? The Mark Walter Situation Explained | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News

Could Shohei Ohtani actually leave the Dodgers? Reports surrounding Dodgers controlling owner Mark Walter have raised major questions about...

18:49Aug 20, 2026

The AL Playoff Race Is CHAOS… WHO GETS IN?! Murakami and the White Sox DOMINATE Tigers! + MLB Power Rankings

The American League playoff race is absolute CHAOS. With six teams separated by just 1.5 games in the Wild Card race, I’m breaking down the...

33:39Aug 17, 2026

Should We Be Worried About Paul Skenes? John Smoltz explains + His Emotional Field of Dreams Experience and Crazy 4th Out Rule

Is there reason to be concerned about Paul Skenes? John Smoltz joins me for another Saturday with Smoltz to break down Skenes’ recent strugg...

14:30Aug 15, 2026