Ben Verlander is an MLB Analyst at FOX Sports. He specializes in competitive sports, sports marketing, and the business of sports, drawing from his background as a former professional baseball player. Ben is also featured in BVM Sports and is the host of the popular podcast, Flippin' Bats, where he aims to grow the game of baseball.
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By: Ben Verlander
Big movers this week as we enter June! 3 NEW teams enter the Power Rankings! The Atlanta Braves became the first team in MLB to 40 wins in 2026.
Is Shohei Ohtani the greatest athlete of all time? This week, John Smoltz joins the show to weigh in on one of the biggest debates in sports. Smoltz not only faced some of the greatest athletes ever—he was also teammates with Deion Sanders. So when it comes to comparing Deion and Shohei Ohtani, his opinion carries more weight than almost anyone else's. We discuss Ohtani's incredible season as he lowers his ERA to 0.74 while raising his batting average above .300, continuing one of the most remarkable two-way stretches baseball has ever seen. Plus, we dive into whether the
Could Shohei Ohtani's blister become a serious problem as he chases one of the most historic seasons in baseball history? This week, Hall of Famer John Smoltz joins the show to discuss the growing concern surrounding Shohei Ohtani's blister issue and how difficult it can be for pitchers to perform through finger injuries. After allowing just 5 earned runs through his first 10 starts before surrendering 7 in his last two, is the blister to blame or is it something bigger? We also discuss whether there should be any concern surrounding the
This week's MLB Power Rankings feature one of the biggest changes we've seen in quite some time. A new team has taken over the No. 1 spot, while several contenders made major moves throughout the Top 10. ⚾ The team that finally claimed the top spot ⚾ Why the
By: Ben Verlander
John Smoltz joins me for another edition of Saturday with Smoltz, and this week we start with the biggest question in baseball: Should Shohei Ohtani still be the favorite to win the National League MVP? We break down Shohei's latest injury update, what it means for the
ESPN has released a brand-new 30 for 30 podcast series, The Betrayal of Shohei Ohtani, bringing the Ippei Mizuhara scandal back into the spotlight more than two years later. But why now? I listened to the entire series and break down what is actually new, what isn't, and whether this story needed to be revisited in the middle of another historic Shohei Ohtani season. Plus, the latest on Shohei's injury updates, his return-to-pitching timeline, and a look at his recent surge at the plate as he starts heating up offensively once again. What do you think? Did ESPN need to...
By: Ben Verlander
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
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...
The Detroit Tigers are officially making some noise in the American League... and this might be more than just a hot streak.
The Dodgers have officially been knocked out of the top spot in my MLB Power Rankings for the first time in months! So who's the new No. 1 team in baseball?
