The Astros for months refused to discuss what was actually going on with Kyle Tucker. But why? Turns out it wasn’t a “bone bruise” after all. Today I discuss the weird secrecy behind the Kyle Tucker injury and what actually happened: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

The Astros don’t always handle injury news well. We discussed the new Kyle Tucker update on today’s show!

The Yankees messed up not calling up Jasson Dominguez. If the goal is to win a World Series, Dominguez is one of the top 26 players in the organization that can make that happen. The reasoning behind it is ridiculous. And I talk about it all today: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Shohei Ohtani vs Francisco Lindor for NL MVP “If Shohei goes 50/50, spare me the conversation that he’s not NL MVP. And I’ll raise you the convo that he’s had the best offensive season of ANYONE in baseball. Including Aaron Judge.” - Ben Verlander 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

“WRONG decision for the New York Yankees” Ben Verlander says the Yankees will regret not calling up Jasson Domínguez. “He is certainly one of the best 26 guys in the organization that can help them win a World Series” 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

The New York Mets have won 8 in a row. They are now tied with the Atlanta Braves for the final WC spot. Ben Verlander asked John Smoltz who he thinks will get in Saturday With Smoltz: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Is it easier or harder in this age of MLB to hit home runs? What do you think? Ben Verlander asked John Smoltz on ‘Saturday with Smoltz’ 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

🚨NEW EPISODE🚨 Should Justin be part of the playoff rotation for the Houston Astros? Do NOT count out the Tigers! Chris Sale to the Braves might be one of the more underrated trades of all time. Shohei Ohtani 50/50 update 👀 Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Justin Verlander has pitched 17.2 innings and given up 19 runs since his return from the IL. With 3 weeks left, the ? is, should he be in the Astros playoff rotation? What do you think? My answer may or may not surprise you. Check out the convo here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Should Justin Verlander be part of the Houston Astros playoff rotation? “There’s nothing quite like playoff experience. It’s why the Astros are inevitable.” - Ben Verlander

Shohei Ohtani is SO CLOSE to 50/50 with a few weeks to go. The 🦄 continues to do things only he can do. Full episode here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Where would the Braves be without trading for Chris Sale? Certainly not the playoffs “The Chris Sale trade with the Red Sox is one of the more underrated trades ever.” - Ben Verlander Full convo 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

John Smoltz was almost a Philadelphia Phillie?! He wanted to be a Brave for life. But this offer almost made him head to a division rival 😂 Full convo on Saturday with Smoltz: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

New Flippin' Bats Podcast recording today! Questions? Ask anything. Episode comes out tomorrow

New Flippin' Bats Podcast out overnight! Fun one talking Dodgers. Shohei potentially pitching this year. NL young rookies. MiLB catcher released for giving pitches to other team. Subscribe/Follow here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

NEW EPISODE Are the LAD good enough to win the World Series? Shohei Ohtani might pitch in the postseason?! Should he? Merrill, Chourio, Skenes. Starting a franchise tomorrow. Who you taking? The MiLB catcher that was GIVING SIGNS to hitters 🎧 here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

The Dodgers have some SERIOUS pitching issues Glasnow done for year. Yamamoto just returned and has been fantastic. Many others dealing with injuries. The offense is elite. Are the Dodgers good enough to win the World Series? Good convo today: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

“Once again it’s almost October and the Dodgers pitching rotation is being held together by duct tape and rubber bands.” - Ben Verlander on whether he thinks the Dodgers can win the World Series Full convo here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

Paul Skenes (22). Jackson Merrill (21). Jackson Chourio (20). 3 incredibly talented rookies. All of them extremely young. If you were starting a franchise tomorrow. Which one are you taking? Fun conversation + my answer on the newest Flippin' Bats Podcast 🎧: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…

If you had to choose one player right now between the NL Rookies. Who are you taking? Skenes, Merrill, or Chourio? - Dodgers pitching problem - Shohei pitching in October? - MiLB catcher giving pitches to hitters Listen here: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/fli…