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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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22 JAN 2026 · In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, host John McGee is joined by artist Andy Brown and GB women's baseball player Kat Golik to discuss the remarkable journey of the GB women's baseball team, their recent success as European champions, and the growth of women's baseball in the UK. They explore the challenges and triumphs faced by the team, the differences between baseball and softball, and the importance of grassroots support in developing the sport. The conversation also touches on the mental preparation required for high-stakes games, the atmosphere of playing in international tournaments, and the future opportunities for women's baseball players.
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15 JAN 2026 · After (another) hiatus, Ben, Rob and Darius chat through the major moves of the offseason so far, predict where the remaining big ticket free agents will go and play a quick game of 'Who Am I'...
00:00-04:08 - Intro
04:09-28:12 - Drafting our favourite offseason moves
28:13-42:25 - Predicting where remaining free agents land
42:26-54:21 - Updates to the Kauffman dimensions
54:22-01:09:05 - Who Am I?
01:09:06-01:11:17 - Outro
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3 NOV 2025 · Ben and Darius hop on the microphones to talk through one of the most incredible games in baseball history, as the Dodgers closed out their second consecutive World Series title with an insane game seven victory in Toronto.
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2 OCT 2025 · Ben and Darius step to the plate for some two-man playoff chat as the wildcard round gets underway and we officially enter the greatest month on the baseball calendar.
There's a brief discussion of the demise of the Astros and Mets before we look at some of the teams, storylines and players we're watching this October!
00:00-02:55 - Intro
02:56-12:20 - RIP Mets and Astros
12:21-23:15 - Storylines we're watching
23:16-32:26 - Who are the favourites?
32:27-37:40 - Who do we not want to win the World Series?
37:41-46:15 - Players we're watching
46:16-48:30 - Final predictions and outro
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12 SEP 2025 · John, Rob and Ben get together for a new pod, talking British baseball success, ESPN purchase of MLB.TV and then creating their baseball 'Mt Rushmore', based on some pretty loose historical analysis of American presidents...
00:00-03:05 - Intro
03:06-12:15 - British Baseball corner
12:16-20:08 - ESPN and Aroldis Chapman
20:09-01:02:45 - Baseball Mt Rushmore
01:02:46-01:03:45 - Outro
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15 AUG 2025 · Ben, Darius and Rob join forces to talk through each of the current postseason contenders and their level of confidence... with a pokemon twist.
00:00-01:40 - Intro
01:41-06:40 - Hackney Bridge chat
06:41-11:09 - Ray S and Segway chat
11:10-13:50 - GB U23s win the Euros
13:51-57:45 - The AL Contenders
57:46-01:27:21 - The NL Contenders
01:27:21-01:29:40 - Outro
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4 JUL 2025 · Ben, Rob and John hop on the microphones to discuss MLB's announcement of a Hackney Bridge takeover event in August and the teams we could be seeing on our shores in 2026.
They then dive into discussion of All-Star selections, the greatness of Tarik Skubal and which teams ought to be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline!
00:00-01:45: Intro
01:45-19:00: MLB London chatter
19:01-27:55: All-Star Game snubs
27:56-36:33: Tarik Skubal is good
36:34-52:20: You buying or selling?
52:21-01:02:35: Erie Seawolves, Wander Franco and outro
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20 JUN 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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23 MAY 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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16 MAY 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.
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.
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 |
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