MLB Power Rankings: Mariners end 20-year drought, overtake Rangers
The Mariners sit alone in first place, which hasn't happened in late August since the days of Edgar Martinez. They were one of seven teams t...AUGUST 28, 2023
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Shohei Ohtani injury: Updates from Ben Verlander
A source tells Ben Verlander Shohei Ohtani's fatigue in early August was unrelated to his UCL tear — and that the recent injury is different...AUGUST 27, 2023
The Angels failed Shohei Ohtani, who gave them everything he had
The Angels took advantage of Ohtani for as long as they possibly could, and didn't post a single winning season. His UCL is torn again, and...AUGUST 24, 2023
Everything you need to know about Shohei Ohtani's UCL tear, what's next, free-agency impact
How does Shohei Ohtani's devastating injury impact his impending free agency and his MLB future? Our baseball experts weigh in.AUGUST 24, 2023
Orioles' star rookie Gunnar Henderson is speaking success into existence, one goal at a time
Gunnar Henderson grew up with a baseball field as his literal backyard. Now he's the AL's best rookie, on one of MLB's best teams. He opened...AUGUST 24, 2023
Julio Rodríguez's historic stretch lands him atop Ben Verlander's team of the week
Julio Rodríguez's recent history-making stretch earned him the top spot on Ben Verlander's team of the week.AUGUST 21, 2023
MLB Power Rankings: Are Mariners a top-five team?
The Mariners and Dodgers have yet to come back to Earth, while the Rays have hit a low point for 2023. Check out the movement in Ben Verland...AUGUST 21, 2023
John Smoltz: Can the Tampa Bay Rays' approach work in the postseason?
Can the Tampa Bay Rays overcome the loss of Shane McClanahan — and does their reliance on analytics hold them back? John Smoltz discussed th...AUGUST 19, 2023
Is it possible the Braves and Dodgers have peaked too early?
Have the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers peaked too early in the season? Ben Verlander makes the case for why they have.AUGUST 17, 2023
Zac Gallen on becoming the D-Backs' ace (and his beef with Ben Verlander)
Zac Gallen dishes on his journey to become Arizona's ace, and an incident with Ben Verlander when they played against each other in the mino...AUGUST 16, 2023
José Altuve, Trea Turner headline Ben Verlander's team of the week
Cody Belinger's comeback story continued, while Matt Olson is making a late MVP push. See who else made Ben Verlander's latest team of the w...AUGUST 14, 2023
MLB Power Rankings: Mariners making playoff push, Dodgers dominating
While it was a good week for the majority of MLB playoff contenders, a few were especially great. Check out Ben Verlander's latest top 10 po...AUGUST 14, 2023
How to pick Cy Young winners: John Smoltz shares his formula
John Smoltz thinks Yankees ace Gerrit Cole is the Cy Young favorite in the AL, while the NL is more wide open. The ex-Braves star shares his...AUGUST 12, 2023
Which MLB bubble teams will make the playoffs? Ben Verlander makes his picks
FOX Sports' Ben Verlander shares which playoff bubble teams he thinks will be playing in October and which ones won't.AUGUST 11, 2023
Flippin' Bats has a new billboard — and a way for you to be part of the show!
Learn all about the new Flippin' Bats billboard in Los Angeles, and how you can use it to be featured in an upcoming episode of the show!AUGUST 11, 2023
The Chicago White Sox: 'No rules' and no culture
Ben Verlander believes the White Sox's culture is the worst in American sports, citing several recent offenses from the baseball club.AUGUST 11, 2023
The Yankees need to do better — in just about every way
From the handling of Anthony Rizzo's injury to the trade deadline to Giancarlo Stanton's lack of hustle, Ben Verlander believes the current...AUGUST 10, 2023
Shohei Ohtani's continued dominance lands him atop Ben Verlander's July team of the month
Ben Verlander's team of the month for July includes Shohei Ohtani and Freddie Freeman.AUGUST 7, 2023
MLB Power Rankings: Cubs still scorching, Rangers too
The post-deadline race to October has begun, and a few teams are already in full sprint. That created a bit of shakeup in Ben Verlander's la...AUGUST 7, 2023
The New York Yankees can still be playoff contenders, says John Smoltz
Is there still hope for the Yankees? John Smoltz believes they can still be a dangerous playoff team despite their struggles.AUGUST 5, 2023
Why the 2023 Atlanta Braves are the best Braves team of all time
The 2023 Braves are well-rounded, dynamic and deep. Here's why Ben Verlander thinks they're the best Braves team of all time.AUGUST 4, 2023
Grading 5 of the most active teams at the 2023 MLB trade deadline
As the dust settles around the 2023 MLB trade deadline, Ben Verlander grades five of the most active buyers — including the one that traded...AUGUST 3, 2023
Ben Verlander reacts to brother Justin's return to Astros in blockbuster trade with Mets
Ben Verlander reacts to his brother Justin getting traded back to the Houston Astros from the New York Mets, and what it means for both team...AUGUST 1, 2023
Shohei Ohtani headlines Ben Verlander's MLB team of the week
Shohei Ohtani had a historic week, crushing four home runs and throwing the first complete game of his MLB career.JULY 31, 2023
