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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!
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- Yesterday14 min
ESPN's New Shohei Ohtani Podcast + Injury Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
ESPN has released a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast series, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, bringing the Ippei Mizuhara scandal back into the spotlight more than two years later. But why now? I listened to the entire series and break down what is actually new, what isn't, and whether this story needed to be revisited in the middle of another historic Shohei Ohtani season. Plus, the latest on Shohei's injury updates, his return-to-pitching timeline, and a look at his recent surge at the plate as he starts heating up offensively once again. What do you think? Did ESPN need to make this podcast? Let me know in the comments. If you enjoyed the video, be sure to like, subscribe, and turn on notifications so you never miss another episode of This Week in Shohei Ohtani News! Timestamps: 0:00 The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani 4:59 Shohei Ohtani Dealing With 2 Injuries 8:59 Shohei Ohtani Heating Up on Offense 10:53 NL MVP Race 12:30 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 4 days ago39 min
MLB Trade Deadline: 5 Teams That Need to Buy + Hall of Fame & Power Rankings
The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here... and there are FIVE teams that NEED to buy. The problem? I don't trust them to actually do it. Who made my list? And which team has me more frustrated than ever? Plus: ⚾ My latest MLB Power Rankings 🏛️ Carlos Beltrán, Andruw Jones & Jeff Kent are officially Hall of Famers 🔥 Team of the Week Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:30 5 Teams That NEED to BUY... But Won't 17:35 3 New Hall of Fame Inductees 25:01 MLB Power Rankings 34:00 Team of the Week 36:35 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 6 days ago19 min
John Smoltz on Shohei Ohtani's MVP Case + The One Thing He'd Trade for Another World Series Ring
John Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win the National League MVP? We break down Shohei's latest injury update, what it means for the Dodgers, and whether the MVP race has become much more interesting. Then, Smoltz shares one of the most fascinating answers he's ever given on this show—revealing what he would've traded for another World Series championship. We also discuss: - The Dodgers' outlook - The MLB trade deadline - The biggest stories around baseball Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 0:30 Shohei Ohtani Injury Concern 3:11 Is Shohei Still the MVP? 4:26 Boston Red Sox Legit? 6:54 Was He Ever Almost Traded? 11:51 Favorite Part of All-Star Week 15:54 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 1 weeks ago34 min
Shohei Ohtani's Injury Cause NL MVP Shakeup? Tarik Skubal Trade News, Red Sox Surging & MLB Power Rankings | Flippin' Bats
Shohei Ohtani won't pitch again for some time because of his knee—but does that finally open the door for a new National League MVP? In today's episode, I explain why I still believe Shohei is the clear MVP, even if he doesn't throw another pitch this season, and break down what Dave Roberts' latest comments mean for the Dodgers moving forward. Plus: Why Tarik Skubal says he doesn't want to be traded—and whether the Tigers should listen The Boston Red Sox continue one of the hottest stretches in franchise history Are the Mets about to reshape their roster again? My latest MLB Power Rankings Who do you have winning the NL MVP right now? Let me know in the comments! Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 2:30 NL MVP Now Up For Grabs? 8:05 Should Tigers Trade Skubal? 12:00 Red Sox Surging 16:05 Mets Open For Business 20:21 New MLB Power Rankings 31:45 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago15 min
Shohei Ohtani Wins ESPY + Latest Knee Update | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
Shohei Ohtani's latest ESPY win has baseball fans debating one question: Was it the greatest single-game performance ever? In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, I explain why I believe the award was deserved, react to the debate surrounding Shohei's historic performance, and discuss why I think it belongs among the greatest games ever played. Plus: - Mike Tyson's hilarious reaction to learning Shohei is a man 😂 - The latest update on Shohei's knee after missing the All-Star Game - Whether Dodgers fans should actually be concerned - Shohei's dominant first half on the mound - His incredible power surge heading into the second half Let me know in the comments: What is the greatest single game performance in SPORTS HISTORY? Timestamps: 0:00 - Intro 1:13 Ohtani Wins Greatest Game ESPY 4:09 Shohei Knee Concern 7:38 Shohei First Half Stats 10:38 Was It The Greatest Game Ever? 12:05 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago19 min
MLB All-Star Week Recap + Exclusive Player Interviews
Ben takes you behind the scenes of MLB All-Star Week, recapping everything from Media Day, the Red Carpet, the Home Run Derby, and the MLB All-Star Game while sharing exclusive conversations with some of baseball's biggest stars. This episode features interviews and moments from throughout the week, including Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Justin Verlander, All-Star Game MVP Cody Bellinger, and many more, along with Ben's biggest takeaways from one of baseball's best events of the year. Whether you missed All-Star Week or want to relive the biggest moments, this episode has you covered. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 2 weeks ago21 min
John Smoltz Explains Why Justin Verlander Is the Last of His Kind
With Justin Verlander officially announcing his retirement, I sat down with Hall of Famer John Smoltz to reflect on one of the greatest pitching careers in baseball history which just so happens to be accomplished by my brother. We discuss what made Justin so special, the moments that defined his career, what Cooperstown should remember most, and what it's like knowing when it's finally time to walk away from the game. If you're a Justin Verlander fan, this is a conversation you won't want to miss. Timestamps: 0:00 Intro 1:55 John Smoltz Joins 3:31 How Hard Is The Decision? 8:54 What Will You Remember Most? 10:17 What Impressed You Most? 12:51 Pitching In 2 Generations 15:19 How Baseball Will Remember JV 19:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
- 3 weeks ago18 min
Shohei Ohtani's Historic 300th Home Run | This Week in Shohei Ohtani News
Shohei Ohtani has reached another unbelievable milestone. This week on This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down why Shohei's 300th career home run is so much more than just another number. From becoming the 5th-fastest player in MLB history to 300 home runs to continuing to build one of the greatest careers baseball has ever seen, we put this historic accomplishment into perspective. Also this week: ⚾ Shohei's latest start on the mound 🎂 His birthday week 🏆 His chase for a fifth MVP Award 📈 Where he now ranks among the greatest players in baseball history Timestamps: 0:00 Shohei Historic 300 HR 4:04 This Week in Shohei Ohtani News 7:00 How Many HRs Will Shohei Hit? 11:25 How Many MVPs Will Shohei Win? 14:30 300 Homerun Graph 15:50 BVG Comes True 16:26 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
About Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
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!
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