Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
546 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 days ago - ★★★★★ - 466 ratingsWelcome 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 teams and talk about the current state of baseball .
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Episodes
ARE THE NEW YORK YANKEES & SAN DIEGO PADRES' SEASONS OVER + IMMACULATE GRID & MORE
August 22, 2023 07:30 - 33 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the disappointing seasons of the New York Yankees & San Diego Padres and whether or not they've run out of time. Ben talks about how Houston Astros' José Altuve deserves more respect. Ben tackles the 'Immaculate Grid' and answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MARINERS' JULIO RODRÍGUEZ IS THE HOTTEST HITTER ALIVE + MLB POWER RANKINGS & MORE
August 21, 2023 07:30 - 1 hourBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the recent tear the Seattle Mariners' have been on to jump into the Top-5 of the MLB Power Rankings led by Julio Rodríguez. Ben gives his 'Team of the Week' led by Kansas City Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. & Rodríguez. Ben talks about José Altuve's recent milestone of reaching 2,000 hits and whether or not he thinks he can reach 3000. Finally, they discuss whether or not the New York Yankees have run out of time & more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit meg...
JOHN SMOLTZ ON WHAT'S WRONG WITH THE YANKEES + RONALD ACUÑA JR.'S MVP CHANCES & MORE
August 19, 2023 07:30 - 21 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show to discuss what's going on with the New York Yankees, the Tampa Bay Rays' playoff chances, and whether or not Atlanta Braves Ronald Acuña Jr.'s MVP is a lock for the NL MVP. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOUSTON ASTROS VS MARINERS WEEKEND SERIES + TEAMS WHOSE SEASONS ARE CANCELED & MORE
August 18, 2023 07:30 - 44 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Houston Astros and Seattle Mariners in this week's 'Tale of the Tape'. Ben decides to cancel some teams' 2023 seasons like the New York Mets and Oakland Athletics. Ben tries to complete the 'Immaculate Grid' in 90 seconds and there's another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ARE THE BRAVES & DODGERS PEAKING TOO EARLY + THE MOST VALUABLE NL DUO & MORE!
August 17, 2023 18:07 - 45 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss whether or not the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers are peaking too early. They also talk about San Diego Padres' Yu Darvish becoming the all-time strikeout leader for a Japanese born pitcher. Ben and Alex answer the question of which duo is the most valuable in the National League and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DIAMONDBACKS' ZAC GALLEN ON THE PLAYOFF PUSH + HIS BEEF WITH BEN VERLANDER & MORE
August 16, 2023 07:30 - 44 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Arizona Diamondbacks all-star Zac Gallen to the show! They discuss the Diamondbacks' playoff push, playing at North Carolina, his draft day & call to the big leagues story and playing in the all-star game this year. Gallen also discusses being traded twice from St. Louis to Miami and finally to Arizona. He also has a bone to pick with Ben from their minor league days and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) BATTLING MATT OLSON FOR THE HR LEAD & THE ANGELS KEEP STRUGGLING
August 15, 2023 20:40 - 16 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss all things Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ben and Alex talk about Ohtani hitting his 41st homerun and skipping his next start. Ben and Alex also discuss Ohtani ranking top 6 in all 6 triple crown categories. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEATTLE MARINERS STAY HOT + THE HARDEST THING TO DO IN SPORTS + IMMACULATE GRID & MORE
August 15, 2023 07:30 - 33 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry each give their 1 Up, 1 Down, hitting the Mariners, Dodgers, Reds and Angels. Ben explains why hitting a baseball is the hardest thing in all of sports, fills out an Immaculate Grid in 90 seconds, & answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ATLANTA BRAVES CAN'T BE STOPPED + YANKEES STRUGGLES CONTINUE & MORE
August 14, 2023 07:30 - 51 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the red hot Atlanta Braves and how Matt Olson has continue to drive their offense. Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings with the Seattle Mariners cracking the top-10. Ben talks about the continued struggles of the New York Yankees. Ben gives his Team of the Week with Houston Astros' Jose Altuve leading the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOHN SMOLTZ ON ZAC GALLEN + THE BRAWL IN CLEVELAND + THE AL & NL CY YOUNG RACES & MORE
August 12, 2023 07:30 - 21 minutesBen Verlander welcomes MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss the wild brawl between Chicago White Sox Tim Anderson and Cleveland Guardians Jose Ramirez. They also discuss Arizona Diamondbacks' Zack and Smoltz gives his thoughts on both the AL & NL Cy Young races. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CHICAGO CUBS VS TORONTO BLUE JAYS WEEKEND SERIES + TEAMS ON THE PLAYOFF BUBBLE & MORE
August 11, 2023 07:30 - 40 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry deep dive into the teams on the MLB postseason bubble including the San Diego Padres, Arizona Diamondbacks, Seattle Mariners and decide if they think they're going to make the playoffs. They look into the Cubs and Blue Jays weekend series in 'Tale of the Tape' and another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SEATTLE MARINERS STAY HOT + WHITE SOX DEBACLE + AL EAST RACE HEATS UP & MORE
August 10, 2023 21:45 - 46 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry tackle some HOT statements such as the Tampa Bay Rays' World Series chances are over after the Shane McClanahan injury news, Baltimore Orioles will win the AL East, and more. Ben also deep dives into the Chicago White Sox news regarding their nonexistent culture. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CINCINNATI REDS' MATT MCLAIN ON ELLY DE LA CRUZ + THE VIBES IN OHIO + JOEY VOTTO
August 09, 2023 07:30 - 31 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Cincinnati Reds rookie sensation Matt McLain to the show. McLain talks about the impact of Joey Votto, what's it like playing with Elly De La Cruz and his call to the big leagues story. Ben and McLain get to react live to Justin Verlander being traded back to the Houston Astros in the middle of the interview. McLain talks about opting to go to UCLA instead of turning pro out of high school, the vibes in Cincinnati and much MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...
SHOHEI OHTANI EXTENDS MLB HR LEAD + ANGELS STRUGGLE & DRAKE WEARS OHTANI JERSEY
August 08, 2023 20:40 - 14 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the continued greatness of Shohei Ohtani despite the Los Angeles Angels continued struggles. Ohtani owns the MLB's lowest ERA since July 25th. Ohtani continues to deal with cramping and Rapper Drake rocks a Shohei Ohtani jersey! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
TOP PERFORMERS POST MLB TRADE DEADLINE + FAN QUESTIONS & MORE!
August 08, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the top new faces in new places after the MLB Trade Deadline including Houston Astros' Justin Verlander, Chicago Cubs Jeimer Candelario & more. Ben talks about how more teams need to have post-game celebration songs like the Chicago Cubs 'Go Cubs Go. There's a new edition of 'Would You Rather' and Ben and Alex answer fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
RANGERS RISE IN THE MLB POWER RANKINGS + SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平)'S MONSTER MONTH & MORE
August 07, 2023 07:30 - 56 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the big brawl in Cleveland between Tim Anderson and Jose Ramirez. Ben gives his updated MLB Power Rankings and has the Texas Rangers cracking the Top-3 along with the Baltimore Orioles and Atlanta Braves. Ben dives into the current status of the New York Yankees and gives his Team of the Month. Ben and Alex tackle some hot topics in another edition of 'Overreaction Monday'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE LACK MOVES OF BY THE YANKEES + THE STATE OF THE METS & MORE!
August 05, 2023 07:30 - 14 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz to the show and they discuss the current state of the New York Mets after their fire sale. They also discuss the trade deadline moves by the New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves. Ben asks Smoltz about the Los Angeles Angels' decision to keep Shohei Ohtani and to go all in at the deadline. Smoltz also points out some other teams that he thought did well at the Trade Deadline as well. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
HOUSTON ASTROS VS NEW YORK YANKEES BIG SERIES + MLB PLAYOFF PICTURE UPDATE & MORE!
August 04, 2023 07:30 - 39 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG weekend series between the Houston Astros and New York Yankees. They also give an update on the MLB postseason picture with some division winner predictions and another installment of 'Things That Make You Go Hmmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WHERE DO THE NEW YORK METS GO FROM HERE & IS THIS GREATEST BRAVES TEAM OF ALL-TIME?
August 03, 2023 18:55 - 51 minutesJoin Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they discuss some hot statements such as 'this is the greatest Braves team of all-time' & 'The Astros are set up to repeat as World Series Champs'. Ben gives an update for his Top 5 players in the MVP race & they also discuss Framber Valdez's no-hitter! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CAN THE ANGELS RE-SIGN SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) + OHTANI'S TRIPLE CROWN CHANCES & MORE
August 02, 2023 20:40 - 20 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry dive into everything Shohei Ohtani related in 'This Week in Shohei Ohtani News'. They discuss the Los Angeles Angels' playoff chances after choosing to not be sellers and whether or not that helps them in their pursuit to possibly re-sign Ohtani. They also talk about Ohtani's chances to take home the AL Triple Crown. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB TRADE DEADLINE: WINNERS & LOSERS + JUSTIN VERLANDER BACK TO THE ASTROS & MORE!
August 01, 2023 23:43 - 1 hourJoin Ben Verlander Alex Curry as they discuss all the BIG moves from the MLB Trade Deadline including the New York Mets sending Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros. Former Detroit Tigers General Manager Al Avila joins the show. Ben grades out the five biggest trades and decides which teams are winners and losers on this LIVE MLB Trade Deadline episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EMERGENCY EPISODE: NEW YORK METS HAVE TRADED JUSTIN VERLANDER TO THE HOUSTON ASTROS
August 01, 2023 19:47 - 13 minutesBen Verlander hops on for an emergency podcast to talk about the big trade between the New York Mets and Houston Astros that sends Justin Verlander back to the Houston Astros. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
THREE TEAMS TO WATCH AT THE MLB TRADE DEADLINE + MLB ATTENDANCE ON THE RISE + FAN QUESTIONS & MORE!
August 01, 2023 07:30 - 51 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry dive into what teams you should be on the look out for as the MLB Trade Deadline nears. Ben discusses MLB attendance being up 9% this season, another installment of 'Would You Rather' & Ben answers some fan questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB POWER RANKINGS + METS SELL + RANGERS + ANGELS ALL IN & MORE TRADE DEADLINE UPDATES
July 31, 2023 07:30 - 1 hourBen Verlander and Alex Curry break down all of the most recent MLB Trades including the New York Mets to sell and the Los Angeles Angels & Texas Rangers going all in. Ben gives his updated MLB Power Rankings, Team of the Week & more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOHN SMOLTZ ON THE BEST TEAM IN TEXAS + THE NL CENTRAL SHOWDOWN & MORE
July 29, 2023 07:30 - 17 minutesBen Verlander asks Hall of Famer John Smoltz who he thinks is the best team in the state of Texas - The Houston Astros or the Texas Rangers? Ben also asks Smoltz's thoughts on the NL Central race between the Milwaukee Brewers and the Cincinnati Reds. They also discuss the trade deadline and the difference between now and when Smoltz played as well as Smoltz's thoughts on Robot Umpires. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DODGERS VS REDS HUGE WEEKEND SERIES + NL WEST X-FACTORS & MORE
July 28, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry break down the BIG NL showdown between the Los Angeles Dodgers and Cincinnati Reds. Ben gives his X-Factors for the NL West and another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
EMERGENCY EPISODE: SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) PITCHES HIS 1ST MLB COMPLETE GAME SHUTOUT
July 27, 2023 23:40 - 14 minutesBen Verlander hops on to do an emergency episode after Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani threw his 1st MLB complete game shutout where he struck out eight & allowed just one hit in the 6-0 win over the Detroit Tigers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB TRADE DEADLINE PREDICTIONS + ASTROS ARE THE BEST IN TEXAS & MORE
July 27, 2023 20:43 - 53 minutesJoin Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they preview the MLB trade deadline and break down other storylines across the MLB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
KEN ROSENTHAL TRADE SPECIAL ON THE METS, PADRES, ORIOLES, & SHOHEI OHTANI
July 26, 2023 07:30 - 19 minutesBen Verlander welcomes MLB On FOX report Ken Rosenthal to the show to discuss all the latest trade deadline rumors. Ken talks about the latest news regarding the New York Mets, San Diego Padres, Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOHEI OHTANI TRADE PACKAGE EXTRAVAGANZA
July 25, 2023 20:40 - 27 minutesBen Verlander breaks down the 12 trade packages that the Fox Sports MLB Staff writers came up with and Ben picks which package he likes the most. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB'S TOP-5 PLAYERS MOST LIKELY TO BE TRADED + TWITTER QUESTIONS & MORE
July 25, 2023 07:30 - 53 minutesBen Verlander gives this Top-5 list for players most likely to be traded at the deadline and predicts where they will end up. Ben gives an 'Honesty Hour' on how players need to stop punching and kicking water coolers after Jarred Kelenic got injured last week. There's a new edition of ' Would You Rather' and Twitter questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB POWER RANKINGS + KYLE TUCKER & MASATAKA YOSHIDA REMAIN UNDERRATED & MUCH MORE
July 24, 2023 07:30 - 53 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss movement in the MLB Power Rankings. Ben talks about how Houston Astros' Kyle Tucker remains criminally underrated and lists his Top-5 underrated players. Ben also gives his team of the week led by Atlanta Braves Austin Riley and discusses how Boston Red Sox Masataka Yoshida isn't being talked about enough for the American League Rookie of the Year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平)'S MVP DILEMMA, METS & PADRES' CONUNDRUM & MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
July 22, 2023 07:30 - 17 minutesBen Verlander asks John Smoltz what he thinks the New York Mets, San Diego Padres and Atlanta Braves should do at the trade deadline. Ben proposes the question of what should happen to Shohei Ohtani's MVP status if he happens to get traded to a National League team and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BALTIMORE ORIOLES VS TAMPA BAY RAYS BIG WEEKEND SERIES + AL WEST X-FACTORS & MORE!
July 21, 2023 07:30 - 45 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry break down the big weekend series between the Baltimore Orioles and Tampa Bay Rays. They also bring you some wild and odd things that happened during the week in another installment of 'Things That Make You Go Hmm' and Ben gives you his X-Factors for the AL West. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
WILL THE YANKEES MISS THE PLAYOFFS? WHO IS MAKING MOVES AT THE TRADE DEADLINE & MORE!
July 20, 2023 18:17 - 52 minutesJoin Ben Verlander Alex Curry as they discuss which teams will be buyers and sellers at the MLB Trade Deadline. Is it time for panic or patience on teams like the Cincinnati Reds, Tampa Bay Rays, Seattle Mariners, San Diego Padres & more. Then, Ben and Alex answer your twitter questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DIAMONDBACKS' CORBIN CARROLL ON STARTING THE MLB ALL-STAR GAME + PLAYOFF HOPES & MORE
July 19, 2023 18:13 - 35 minutesBen Verlander welcomes back Arizona Diamondbacks superstar Corbin Carroll back to the show! Ben and Corbin talk about the All-Star break where Carroll started in the MLB All-Star Game in his home state. They also talk about the Diamondbacks' playoff push and much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOHEI OHTANI EXTENDS MLB LEAD IN HOME RUNS + SEATTLE CHANTS & TRADE DEADLINE
July 18, 2023 20:40 - 27 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss all things Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ben and Alex talk about where they think Ohtani will be playing in August and the chants he received in Seattle. They also discuss him launching another home run to extend his MLB lead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
LOS ANGELES DODGERS TRENDING UP WHILE PADRES ARE FADING & TWITTER QUESTIONS
July 18, 2023 07:30 - 40 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry give their '1 Up, 1 Down' for the week and it is a NL West heavy segment! Alex has the Los Angeles Dodgers trending up after they take the top spot in the division, while she has the San Diego Padres trending down after they continue to struggle after the All-Star break. Ben has Blake Snell trending up as he continues to be arguably the best pitcher in the National League and he has Chicago White Sox Tim Anderson trending down. Ben gives his 'Honesty Hour' on how ...
SHOHEI OHTANI'S TOP 5 LANDING SPOTS + MLB POWER RANKINGS + METS-PADRES DISASTROUS SEASONS & MORE
July 17, 2023 07:30 - 54 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the Top-5 possible landing spots for Los Angeles Angels' Shohei Ohtani, Ben updates his MLB Power Rankings with the Atlanta Braves holding onto the top spot, and another edition of ' Overreaction Monday' where Ben and Alex discuss the disastrous seasons by the San Diego Padres and the New York Mets. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOHN SMOLTZ ON SHOHEI OHTANI’S FUTURE + SEAN CASEY TO YANKEES + USA VS WORLD ALL-STAR GAME
July 15, 2023 07:30 - 13 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz for another edition of 'Saturdays With Smoltz'. John Smoltz talks highlights from MLB's All-Star Week and proposes a USA vs World All-Star Game. Ben and John go in depth on Shohei Ohtani's future as the trade deadline approaches, and the impact it would have on baseball if he landed on the Yankees. They also discuss the Yankees hiring Sean Casey as their hitting coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
ASTROS VS ANGELS BIG SERIES + YANKEES' NEW HITTING COACH + NL CENTRAL X-FACTORS & MORE
July 14, 2023 07:30 - 50 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry talk about the New York Yankees new hitting coach, Sean Casey. They also talk about the BIG NL West match-up between the Houston Astros and the Los Angeles Angels. Ben gives his X-Factors for the NL Central and MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB ALL-STAR WEEKEND RECAP + SHOHEI OHTANI TRADE LOOMING + CARDINALS SELLING & MORE
July 13, 2023 18:30 - 54 minutesJoin Ben Verlander & Alex Curry for their All-Star Weekend recap. Flippin' Bats discusses the St. Louis Cardinals decision to sell at the deadline and whether or not Shohei Ohtani will be moved. Ben gives 5 teams that aren't in the playoff picture that he thinks will make the postseason & MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB ALL-STAR GAME RECAP + PLAYER INTERVIEWS & MORE!
July 12, 2023 05:29 - 21 minutesJoin Ben Verlander Alex Curry for the MLB All-Star Game recap show. Flippin' Bats brings you the best player interviews from batting practice, the red carpet and recap the All-Star weekend in Seattle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB ALL-STAR GAME PREVIEW + HOME RUN DERBY REACTIONS & MORE
July 11, 2023 05:01 - 21 minutesJoin Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including a full preview of the All-Star Game, reactions to the Home Run Derby and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
MLB HOME RUN DERBY PREDICTIONS + ELLY DE LA CRUZ-MANIA & MORE
July 10, 2023 02:56 - 32 minutesJoin Ben Verlander and Alex Curry as they bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including full predictions for the Home Run Derby, recapping Elly De La Cruz’s latest unbelievable feat and more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
JOHN SMOLTZ ON SHOHEI OHTANI TRADE POSSIBILITIES + ALL-STAR GAME STORIES & MORE
July 08, 2023 07:30 - 15 minutesBen Verlander welcomes Hall of Famer John Smoltz for another edition of 'Saturdays With Smoltz'. Smoltz talks about Fourth of July and All-Star Game memories and Ben asks Smoltz whether he thinks the Los Angeles Angels should trade Shohei Ohtani at the trade deadline after news of Mike Trout breaking his hamate bone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
BRAVES & RAYS BIG SERIES + AL CENTRAL X-FACTORS + AND CARLOS RODÓN & ALEK MANOAH ARE BACK!
July 07, 2023 07:30 - 43 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the BIG weekend series between MLB's Top 2 teams - Atlanta Braves & Tampa Bay Rays. Ben gives his X-Factors for the AL Central, Carlos Rodón & Alek Manoah are back in the show and another edition of 'Things That Make You Go Hmm'. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
SHOULD SHOHEI OHTANI BE TRADED + MIKE TROUT’S INJURY & MORE
July 06, 2023 18:41 - 56 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about what’s happening in MLB, including what the Los Angeles Angels should do after Mike Trout and Anthony Rendon’s injuries and if the team should trade Shohei Ohtani. Ben also gives his Top 5 players for the MVP Race. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
CLEVELAND GUARDIANS' STEVEN KWAN ON LAST YEAR'S PLAYOFFS, HIS HITTING APPROACH & MORE
July 05, 2023 07:30 - 35 minutesBen Verlander welcomes in former Oregon State Beaver and current Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan to the show. They discuss Kwan's hitting approach, last year's playoff run, his love for chess and much MORE! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
DID SHOHEI OHTANI (大谷翔平) JUST HAVE THE BEST MONTH IN MLB HISTORY?
July 04, 2023 20:40 - 15 minutesBen Verlander and Alex Curry bring you everything you need to know about Los Angeles Angels Shohei Ohtani in 'This Week In Shohei Ohtani News'. Ohtani led the American League in All Star votes and wrapped up his historic month of June with his 30th home run of the season, and Ben and Alex explain why Ohtani had the best June in MLB history. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices