Bat Flips And Nerds

Ben and Darius hop on the microphones to talk playoff races, awards SZN and GB women's baseball at the World Cup, with the MLB action entering the squeaky bum portion of the campaign.

Darius and Rob join forces to break down the trade deadline, from the big Tarik Skubal and Adley Rutschman trades to the teams that impressed them, and the teams that didn't, before discussing trades that should have happened and the mascot straight out of a horror film. Visit our website: https://batflipsandnerds.com/ Follow us on X: https://x.com/batflips_nerds Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/batflipsandnerds/?hl=en Follow us on BlueSky: https://bsky.app/profile/batflipsandnerds.bsky.social

This episode features a lively discussion on early MLB season hot takes, standout players, and team performances, including insights into the WBC, rookie classes, and new uniforms. Perfect for baseball fans eager for expert opinions and bold predictions.

Better late than never right! Rob, Darius and a slightly belated Ben come together for the annual predictions extravaganza, setting aside their 'A' and 'B' team rivalry in the process. Using the scientific combination of vibes-based assessment and an efficient tiebreaker process, they assign win totals for all 30 MLB teams which will be totally accurate for sure.

This episode features discussion on the recent World Baseball Classic, analyzing team performances, surprises, and implications for future tournaments and the Olympics. Hosted by Darius Austin with expert insights from Russell Easson, the conversation covers group stage highlights, standout players, and tournament predictions.

A comprehensive preview of Team GB's roster, strategies, and key players for the upcoming World Baseball Classic, including insights from on-the-ground reporter Russell Eassom and expert analysis. Followed by an interview with GB Performance Director Gary Anderson

Summary The conversation delves into the World Baseball Classic (WBC), exploring its history, evolution, and the growing popularity of international baseball. The hosts discuss the strengths and weaknesses of various teams, including Japan, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, and Team GB, while highlighting key players and potential challenges. The discussion emphasizes the excitement surrounding the tournament and the unpredictability of outcomes in short-format games.

In this episode of Batflips and Nerds, hosts Russell Eassom and Darius Austin delve into the performances of MLB players from the previous season, categorizing them into overachievers and underachievers based on their hitting and pitching statistics. They discuss various players, their potential for the upcoming season, and the impact of injuries on performance. The conversation also touches on projections for the 2026 season, highlighting players to watch for potential bounce-backs and those who may struggle to maintain their performance levels.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Ben and Darius are joined by Nick of LA Angels UK, Halfway Around the Halo and MLB UK Clubhouse to breakdown the top 10 players in Major League Baseball! The trio also discuss some hot teams (Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals) and some not-so-hot teams (Angels, Rockies, Orioles) as well as the latest news from across the game. 00:00-01:55: Intro 01:56-04:27: GB Baseball hire of Brad Marcelino 04:28-07:17: Pirates fire Derek Shelton 07:18-13:31: The Rafael Devers Discourse 13:32-26:28: Good Baseball Teams - Mariners, Mets, Tigers, Royals 26:29-42:01: Bad Baseball Teams - Angels, Rockies, Orioles 42:02-01:13:35: Ranking MLB's Top 10 Players 01:13:35-01:15:49: Outro

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.