Episodios

  • Episode 378 - UNTIL MONEY DO US PART

    Episode 378 - UNTIL MONEY DO US PART
    Jun 20 2025
    In this episode of Bat Flips and Nerds, host Ben is joined by Rob and Russell to discuss the recent Rafael Devers trade from the Boston Red Sox to the San Francisco Giants, the implications of this trade, and the ongoing performance of various MLB teams. The conversation also covers Rob's recent trip to San Diego, the experience at Steinbrenner Field, and the return of Shohei Ohtani to pitching. The hosts share their thoughts on the unpredictable nature of the AL Central and the quirks of baseball fandom.
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    53 m
  • Episode 377 - The 2025 All-Breakout All-Stars

    Episode 377 - The 2025 All-Breakout All-Stars
    May 23 2025
    Russell, Darius and Ben hop on the microphones to briefly chat latest MLB news before sinking their teeth into a discussion around the breakout stars at each position so far in the 2025 season.

    There are shoutouts for multiple Tigers, a high-flying Cub and.. dear god.. two separate Rockies players?!

    00:00-05:57 - Intro and latest MLB news
    05:58-14:20 - Catchers
    14:21-21:56 - First Basemen
    21:57-29:13 - Second Basemen
    29:14-32:53 - Third Basemen
    32:54-37:51 - Shortstops
    37:52-57:09 - Outfielders
    57:10-01:06:40 - Pitchers
    01:06:41-01:12:06 - Disappointments and outro
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    1 h y 12 m
  • Episode 376 - TALES FROM THE EAST & WEST COAST

    Episode 376 - TALES FROM THE EAST & WEST COAST
    May 16 2025
    In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, Russell, John and Ben discuss various topics in baseball, including the ongoing situation with Raphael Devers and the Boston Red Sox, the surprising revelation that the Pope is a Chicago White Sox fan, and the recent firing of Rockies manager Bud Black. They also share their experiences watching baseball on the West Coast, the excitement of college baseball, and the latest player injuries. The episode concludes with a segment on the highs and lows of the week in baseball, and the controversial reinstatement of Pete Rose.
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    1 h y 11 m
  • Episode 375 - Ranking The Top 10 Players in Baseball

    Episode 375 - Ranking The Top 10 Players in Baseball
    May 10 2025
    Ben and Darius are joined by Nick of LA Angels UK, Halfway Around the Halo and MLB UK Clubhouse to breakdown the top 10 players in Major League Baseball! The trio also discuss some hot teams (Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals) and some not-so-hot teams (Angels, Rockies, Orioles) as well as the latest news from across the game.

    00:00-01:55: Intro
    01:56-04:27: GB Baseball hire of Brad Marcelino
    04:28-07:17: Pirates fire Derek Shelton
    07:18-13:31: The Rafael Devers Discourse
    13:32-26:28: Good Baseball Teams - Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals
    26:29-42:01: Bad Baseball Teams - Angels, Rockies, Orioles
    42:02-01:13:35: Ranking MLB's Top 10 Players
    01:13:35-01:15:49: Outro
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    1 h y 16 m
  • Episode 374 - New Ballpark Food Draft

    Episode 374 - New Ballpark Food Draft
    Apr 18 2025
    The guys mark a very unusual Jackie Robinson day in Major League Baseball before reflecting on the disaster zones that are the AL Central and NL Central and the bin fire Colorado Rockies and Chicago White Sox.

    Come for the baseball, stay for the incredibly strong food opinions.
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    1 h y 20 m
  • Episode 373 - Early Season Overreactions

    Episode 373 - Early Season Overreactions
    Apr 4 2025
    Ben, Darius and Rob come together to discuss some early season storylines, including Devers' struggles, the Dodgers winning start and the Braves spring slump. They then get on to torpedo bat chat (which now has a new name...) and of course finish with 2 Good, 2 Bad!

    0:00-17:45: Early season storylines
    17:45-24:15: Torpedo bat chat
    24:15-39:12: Extensions, extensions, extentions
    39:12-1:02:15: 2 Good, 2 Bad
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    1 h y 3 m
  • Episode 372 - Live From The London Watch Party!

    Episode 372 - Live From The London Watch Party!
    Mar 31 2025
    Russell and Ben get together for a rare in-person podcast at the first watch party of 2025, joining fellow fans at Moonshot Social in London1 George from MLB UK Clubhouse joins them too, discussing event plans for the season, ways fans can get involved and of course, his beloved Houston Astros.

    00:00-04:00: Intro
    04:00-18:30: Chat with George of MLB UK Clubhouse
    18:30-25:05: Yankees bats chat
    25:06-31:43: Additional Opening Weekend chat
    31:44-34:33: Outro
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    34 m
  • Episode 371 - The 2025 MLB Predictions Extravaganza

    Episode 371 - The 2025 MLB Predictions Extravaganza
    Mar 26 2025
    John, Tom, Darius and Ben perform their annual ritual in the form of discussing 30 MLB teams and filling out a spreadsheet. Will they be right? No. Will they let that stop them? Also no.
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    1 h y 4 m
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