Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
Flippin' Bats, published by FOX Sports, is a weekly baseball podcast covering MLB news, playoff races, power rankings and Shohei Ohtani coverage, with Hall of Famer John Smoltz as a regular guest. The show has 770 episodes and releases about every 2.5 days, with a median length of about 21 minutes. Estimated downloads are 20,000 to 50,000 per episode (estimated), with a rate of $360 to $1,250 per episode for a host-read mid-roll. Its distinctive detail is a steady Smoltz presence.
Weekly MLB show from FOX Sports with a regular Hall of Famer guest
- 770 episodes published about every 2.5 days, with 493 Apple ratings averaging 4.8 stars.
- Recent episodes cover the 2026 playoffs, Shohei Ohtani and John Smoltz interviews.
- Publisher is FOX Sports, giving the show network backing and a broad sports audience.
Brand fit report
Content
- Formats
- co-hosted banter, interview, recap and preview
- Tone
- conversational, upbeat
- Language
- English
- Production
- Clean, edited audio
- Typical length
- 13 to 35 minutes
Audience
Commercial
- Brands seen
- FOX Sports
- Categories promoted
- None yet
- Affiliate links
- No
No sponsor mentions found in the feed; the publisher is FOX Sports, which runs the show.
Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability
Family friendly
Sports commentary and playoff analysis with no explicit flags; episode titles cover baseball only.
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Where to listen
| Platform | Link |
|---|---|
| Website | www.foxsports.com/shows/flippin-bats-with-ben-ve… |
| Apple Podcasts | podcasts.apple.com/podcast/id1559847035 |
| RSS feed | feeds.megaphone.fm/CAD8627571361 |
Benchmark score: 80 / 100
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Recent episodes
| Episode | Date | Length |
|---|---|---|
| John Smoltz on the Brewers Sweeping the Dodgers, Shohei Ohtani & the W | 2026-10-16 | 26 min |
| Shohei Ohtani May Have Finally Figured It Out... Is It Too Late for th | 2026-10-15 | 13 min |
| Dodgers vs. Brewers NLCS + Guardians vs. Rays ALCS Preview & Predictio | 2026-10-11 | 34 min |
| John Smoltz on the Yankees' October Failures + Dodgers vs. Brewers NLC | 2026-10-10 | 20 min |
| Shohei Ohtani's Alarming Slump Continues Into October + Is He Still Hu | 2026-10-08 | 12 min |
| Wild Card Recap, Division Series Preview & John Smoltz Joins the Show | 2026-10-03 | 54 min |
Last six episodes from the show's feed, latest 3 days ago, a new one about every 3 days.
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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About Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
Flippin' Bats is a baseball podcast published by FOX Sports that covers MLB news, playoff previews, power rankings and Shohei Ohtani coverage. The feed lists Ben Verlander as host and features Hall of Famer John Smoltz as a regular guest. Recent episodes cover the 2026 playoffs, pennant races and player analysis.
The show has 770 episodes and releases about every 2.5 days, with a median length of about 21 minutes. Apple Podcasts shows 493 ratings averaging 4.8 stars. Listener figures are estimates: about 20,000 to 50,000 downloads per episode, mostly United States sports fans aged 25 and over.
The feed shows no sponsors. At an estimated $18 to $25 per 1,000 downloads, a host-read mid-roll would cost about $360 to $1,250 per episode. Sports apparel, betting and beverage brands looking for baseball fans would be the best fit.
Written from the show's public RSS feed, its Podcast Index listing and episode titles. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander can edit or remove this page at any time.
Questions about Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander
How much does Flippin' Bats charge for a podcast sponsorship?
Based on estimated downloads of 20,000 to 50,000 per episode, a host-read mid-roll would cost roughly $360 to $1,250 per episode. Final pricing depends on the placement and the terms agreed with the show.
What is Flippin' Bats about?
Flippin' Bats is a weekly baseball podcast from FOX Sports covering MLB news, playoff previews, power rankings and Shohei Ohtani, with John Smoltz as a regular guest.
How do I contact Flippin' Bats about sponsoring an episode?
The show's contact email unlocks on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted shows can be booked directly through Starbooked.
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