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A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world. Part of...
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A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world.
Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.
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Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.
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18 APR 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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4 APR 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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31 MAR 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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26 MAR 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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21 MAR 2025 · Rob, Gav and Russ are back to destroy the "A-team" once again with their outstanding knowledge of baseball and predict the win totals for all 30 teams.This is a lively discussion about their predictions for the 2025 baseball season and a fun tiebreaker game for when they don't agree.
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17 MAR 2025 · In this episode of Bat-Flips and Nerds, host Russell Eason interviews Liam Carroll, the manager of the High A Greenville Drive and a prominent figure in British baseball. They discuss Liam's journey from British baseball to coaching in the minor leagues, the impact of data and analytics on coaching, and the cultural differences between coaching at the national team level and in minor leagues. Liam shares insights on player development, the importance of individualized training, and the exciting changes in the Red Sox system. The conversation also touches on the new rules in baseball, the significance of the pitch clock, and Liam's aspirations for the future as he transitions to a new role with the Greenville Drive.
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14 MAR 2025 · Ben, Russell and Darius combine forces to discuss Spring Training news (RIP Gerrit Cole's elbow), potential 2025 breakout candidates (and what even is a breakout?) plus some classic Spring Traning statline overreactions (panic!!!!)
Time Codes:
00:00-02:00: Intro
02:00-18:30: Spring Training stories: Gerrit Cole, Dave Roberts, New Era caps
18:30-46:00: Breakout candidates
46:00-1:02:00: Spring Training statline overreactions
1:02:00-1:05:00: Outro
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10 MAR 2025 · In this episode, Jay Jackson shares his journey through baseball, discussing his experiences in the MLB and NPB, the challenges he faced with injuries, and the importance of maintaining a positive mindset. He reflects on his book, 'Nine Innings to Living Your Best Life,' and how his personal experiences shaped his outlook on life and baseball. Jay emphasizes the need for support systems within the sport, particularly for young black players, and shares valuable lessons learned from his son, JR. The conversation also touches on the cultural differences in baseball between Japan and the U.S., and Jay's aspirations for the future.
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7 MAR 2025 · In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, the hosts discuss the arrival of spring training, exploring the optimism it brings, the downsides such as injuries and media clichés, and the impact of new rules on player performance. They delve into the significance of small sample sizes in evaluating player performance during spring training and share their thoughts on the media's coverage of the event. The conversation wraps up with final thoughts on the season ahead and the importance of player health.
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21 FEB 2025 · Ben and Russell are joined by a baseball legend: former player and manager Clint Hurdle.
Clint talks the pair through his playing career, his coaching career and his two stints as a manager of a Major League ballclub, in a fascinating discussion of the highs and lows of professional sport!
Timestamps:
00:00-04:30: Intro and 'Hurdle-isms', Clint's new book
04:30-07:05: His role as special advisor
07:05- 19:48: Draft, SI cover and playing career
19:48-28:44: Coaching and becoming manager
28:44-39:50: Rocktober and the Rockies era
39:50-52:09: The Pirates era
52:09-59:03: Final questions
A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world. Part of...
show more
A British take on Baseball. John, Tom, Ben, Darius, Rachel, Russell and Rob guide you through the goings on in MLB, Team GB and baseball around the world.
Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.
show less
Part of the MLB Europe Fan Network.
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| Author | Bat Flips & Nerds |
| Organization | Bat Flips & Nerds |
| Categories | Baseball , Sports , Fantasy Sports |
| Website | www.batflipsandnerds.com |
| admin@batflipsandnerds.com |
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