Flippin' Bats with Ben Verlander

The 2026 MLB season is here! And it’s time for Ben's full World Series prediction and award picks.

In this episode, Ben breaks down his picks for Rookie of the Year, Cy Young, and MVP in both the American League and National League, along with his full playoff bracket and World Series champion.

There are a few award races that feel wide open… and at least one prediction that might surprise you.

Plus we're giving away a copy of MLB The Show 26. Listen for how to enter!

🏆 2026 MLB Predictions:


AL & NL Rookie of the Year


AL & NL Cy Young


AL & NL MVP


Full playoff bracket


World Series prediction

From stars like Aaron Judge, Bobby Witt Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Shohei Ohtani, Ronald Acuña Jr., and Fernando Tatis Jr., to rising young talent looking to break out, this season has no shortage of storylines.

Who do you have winning the World Series this year?

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The National League might run through the Dodgers again… but it’s not that simple.

In this episode, Ben breaks down my full 2026 National League preview! Including division-by-division predictions, playoff teams, and who he thinks is representing the NL in the World Series.

Can Shohei Ohtani and the Dodgers dominate again, or is there a team ready to take them down?

Plus, I’m giving away a copy of MLB The Show 26. Listen to find out how to enter.

2026 National League Preview:


NL East breakdown


NL Central predictions


NL West predictions


Wild Card teams


NL Champion

Who do you have winning the National League this season?

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The American League might be the most unpredictable it’s been in years.

In this episode, I break down my full 2026 American League preview! including division winners, playoff teams, and who I think is representing the AL in the World Series.

Some teams I’m higher on than most… and at least one contender I’m not buying.

Plus I’m giving away a copy of MLB The Show 26 Digital Deluxe Edition. Listen to find out how to enter!

2026 American League Preview:


AL East breakdown


AL Central predictions


AL West predictions


Wild Card teams


AL Champion

Who do you have winning the American League this year?

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0:00 Intro

03:02 Toronto Blue Jays

05:05 New York Yankees

07:34 Boston Red Sox

11:12 Baltimore Orioles

15:11 Tampa Rays

15:57 AL East Prediction

17:07 Cleveland Guardians

19:30 Detroit Tigers 

22:16 Kansas City Royals

23:58 Minnesota Twins

24:52 Chicago White Sox

26:43 AL Central Prediction

27:53 Seattle Mariners

29:33 Houston Astros

30:55 Texas Rangers

32:23 Athletics 

34:36 Los Angeles Angels

36:14 AL West Prediction

36:52 Wild Cards

39:20 AL Champion Prediction

40:47 MLB The Show Giveaway

42:55 Outro
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Venezuela upset USA in the World Baseball Classic Final. Ben Verlander breaks down the WBC final and what this win means for Venezeula and how big of a disappointment this is for Team USA. Ben interviewed Miguel Cabrera, Gleyber Torres, and Eugenio Suarez after the win.

CHAPTERS:0:00 INTRO0:45 VENEZUELA DEF. USA2:48 VENEZEULA WINS 1ST WBC CHAMPIONSHIP3:45 MIGUEL CABRERA4:15 WHAT THIS MEANS FOR VENEZEULA6:30 GLEYBER TORRES7:30 VENZEULA WINS, 3-28:54 EUGENIO SUAREZ9:50 WORLD BASEBALL CLASSIC RECAP12:45 USA DISAPPOINTMENT15:00 OUTRO
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Ben Verlander breakdown the instant classic between the USA & Dominican Republic LIVE from the field in Miami. Ben also talks about the atmosphere and why attending a World Baseball Classic should be in every baseball fan's future. He talks about Japan failing to make it the Semis for the first time ever & also takes a brief look ahead.
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