Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

The Detroit Tigers are officially making some noise in the American League — and this might be more than just a hot streak.

We break down Detroit’s surge, Troy Melton’s incredible season, Jackson Jobe’s return and why this Tigers rotation could be a serious problem down the stretch.

Plus, the Yankees may have found a game changer in George Lombard Jr. Is the rookie already becoming a star in New York?

We also unveil this week’s MLB Power Rankings, talk about the Dodgers’ recent struggles, the Brewers taking over the No. 1 spot, and look ahead to MLB at the Field of Dreams.

⚾ On today’s show:• Are the Tigers FOR REAL?• Troy Melton’s ridiculous season• Jackson Jobe is throwing 100 again• George Lombard Jr. looks like a STAR• The latest MLB Power Rankings• What’s happening with the Dodgers?• Field of Dreams week is here

Drop your take below: Are the Tigers a legitimate playoff team — and how good can George Lombard Jr. be?

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:40 Tigers are HOT

6:08 Yankees Found Their Star SS

10:35 New MLB Power Rankings

24:16 MLB at Field of Dreams

26:51 Outro

#MLB #DetroitTigers #Yankees #Baseball
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The NL MVP race is officially on.

This week, John Smoltz joins the show to break down the biggest debate in baseball: Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow-Armstrong for National League MVP? Is elite defense more valuable than elite pitching? Who has the stronger overall case?

We also discuss:
⚾ John Smoltz's biggest winners from the MLB Trade Deadline
⚾ The Dodgers' pursuit of Tarik Skubal
⚾ The Braves' quiet deadline
⚾ Ohtani's incredible week at the plate and on the mound

Who gets your NL MVP vote right now? Let us know in the comments!

#Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #PeteCrowArmstrong #Cubs #MLB #MLBTradeDeadline #JohnSmoltz #mvp

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

0:53 John Smoltz Joins

1:13 Who is the NL MVP?

4:30 Tarik Skubal Traded to Dodgers

8:36 Braves Underwhelming Deadline

10:50 Jacob DeGrom Declines Trade

15:12 Deadline Winners and Losers

20:22 Outro
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The NL MVP race is officially here.

For months, Shohei Ohtani looked like the runaway favorite. Now, Pete Crow-Armstrong has forced his way into the conversation, and after an incredible head-to-head showdown, it's time to ask the question...
Who deserves the National League MVP?

In this week's This Week in Shohei Ohtani News, we break down:
⚾ Shohei Ohtani vs. Pete Crow-Armstrong for NL MVP
🔥 Their incredible "MVP duel" against each other
📈 Shohei's monster week at the plate
🎯 Why Ohtani's pitching changes the entire MVP debate
🏆 The latest Shohei Ohtani news and stats

Who gets your MVP vote right now?

👇 Let me know in the comments!

#MLB #ShoheiOhtani #Dodgers #Cubs #PeteCrowArmstrong #NLMVP #baseball

Timestamps:
0:00 Shohei vs PCA for MVP
8:32 Dueling MVPs in Chicago
12:20 Shohei's Hot Offense
14:21 Outro
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The MLB Trade Deadline is over, and it's time to separate the contenders from the pretenders.

This week, I explain why "prospects are suspects" is more than just a saying, look back at some of the biggest blockbuster trades in MLB history, and rank my biggest winners and losers from this year's deadline.

Plus, thoughts on the Cubs, Dodgers, Padres, Yankees, Braves, Brewers, Tigers, Orioles, Astros and more, before wrapping up with this week's MLB Power Rankings.

Let me know your biggest trade deadline winner and loser in the comments!

Timestamps:

0:00 Trade Deadline Chaos

2:10 Top 5 Trade Deadline Winners

8:48 Top 5 Trade Deadline Losers

24:26 Orioles Embarrassing Deadline

26:45 Tigers Disappoint Again

31:43 Astros Weird Deadline Deal

34:40 MLB Power Rankings

47:08 Outro
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Hall of Fame Weekend is over... but John Smoltz has stories you probably haven't heard.

We talk about baseball's newest Hall of Famers, share stories about each of them, behind-the-scenes moments from Cooperstown, and why Hall of Fame Weekend means so much to everyone who's been part of it.

Who was your favorite of the 3 new Hall of Famers?

#MLB #HallOfFame #JohnSmoltz #Baseball #AndruwJones #JeffKent #CarlosBeltran

Timestamps:

0:00 Intro

3:54 Carlos Beltran Story

6:35 Jeff Kent Story

9:27 Andruw Jones Story

12:22 Favorite Part of HOF Weekend

13:18 Outro
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