2025 MLB DRAFT PREVIEW: TOP PROSPECTS, SURPRISES & BOLD PREDICTIONS
Ben Verlander is back with a brand-new episode of Flippin’ Bats — and it’s all about the 2025 MLB Draft! Ben breaks down the biggest storylines heading into draft day, including Corona High School’s unprecedented FOUR prospects in the Top 150, who could go No. 1 overall, and much more. Plus, Ben reacts to the latest MLB Mock Draft and reveals his own Top 10 picks in a must-see mock draft segment. Don’t miss it!
Chapters:00:00 Intro04:40 Top MLB Draft Storylines12:00 MLB's Latest Mock Draft16:45 Ben's Mock Draft #1-525:10 Ben's Mock Draft #5-1035:00 Outro
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WILD MLB STORIES + ALL-STAR GAME WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Ben Verlander is joined by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz to share some of the wildest stories in baseball! Smoltz reveals the craziest walk-off moment he’s ever experienced and an unbelievable story from the family section while playing on the road. Plus, he takes us back to his first MLB All-Star Game, including the iconic moment he faced Bo Jackson! Don’t miss these legendary baseball tales just in time for the 2024 MLB All-Star break.
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MLB ALL-STAR GAME SNUBS, AL MVP FAVORITES & NATIONALS SHAKE THINGS UP
The 2025 MLB All-Star Game rosters are out—and fans are not happy. Ben Verlander breaks down the biggest All-Star snubs, spotlights the tight AL MVP race between New York Yankees' Aaron Judge & Seattle Mariners' Cal Raleigh, and we dive into the Washington Nationals' shake-up as they clean house ahead of the trade deadline & MLB Draft. Also, Ben updates his weekly MLB Power Rankings!
Chapters:00:00 Intro02:00 MLB All-Star Game Snubs13:40 AL MVP Race21:00 Nationals Clean House30:00 MLB Power Rankings36:00 Fanduel Best Bets38:15 Outro
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CLAYTON KERSHAW'S 3,000 STRIKEOUTS?! SKUBAL EXTENSION? + MORE WITH JOHN SMOLTZ
Ben Verlander is joined once again by MLB Hall of Famer John Smoltz on Flippin' Bats! The two dive into Clayton Kershaw’s historic march to 3,000 strikeouts — could he be the last pitcher to ever hit that milestone? They also break down why the Detroit Tigers must lock up Tarik Skubal with a long-term extension and what it means for the future of the franchise. Plus, more insights, hot takes, and expert analysis from one of the best minds in baseball.
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IS SHOHEI OHTANI THE NL MVP? + CAN THE METS SURVIVE? + MLB POWER RANKINGS
Ben Verlander is back on Flippin' Bats with another must-watch episode! This week, Ben dives into the New York Mets' recent slide — is it time to panic or stay calm? He also breaks down his Top 3 picks for the NL MVP race at the halfway mark, featuring stars like Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow Armstrong. Plus, get Ben’s updated MLB Power Rankings and his top FanDuel best bets to help you cash in this season. Don’t miss it!
CHAPTERS:00:00 INTRO03:30 METS SLIDE11:45 TOP 3 NL MVPS23:00 MLB POWER RANKINGS42:20 FANDUEL BEST BETS44:00 OUTRO
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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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