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Yu Darvish, Padres reportedly agree to 6-year contract extension

The San Diego Padres added to their offseason spending tab, extending Yu Darvish on Thursday.

Ben Verlander's MLB tiers: Who are the best shortstops?

Who are baseball’s best shortstops? Ben Verlander breaks down his five tiers.

MLB's new rules already altering roster decisions

How much will MLB’s new rules change the game? They’ve already impacted how some teams are constructing their lineups and defenses.

Houston Astros can't stop the Yankees when they're rolling according to Michael King | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry get into New York Yankees Michael King’s recent comments where he said “There’s no chance an Astros team can stop us when we’re rolling.” Ben and Alex talk about the Houston Astros’ recent domination over the New York Yankees where the Astros beat the Yankees in five of seven games in the 2022 regular season. The Astros have made it to four of the last six World Series and the Yankees last World Series appearance was 2009. The comments confuse both Ben and Alex.

New York Mets owner Steve Cohen has BIG plans for the franchise this season | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander was able to sit with New York Mets’ owner Steve Cohen at the MLB Awards Banquet in New York this past weekend. Ben tells Alex Curry that Cohen discussed some big plans that he has for the Mets’ both on and off the field this year. Mets’ fans should be excited for 2023 and beyond!

New York Mets' Francisco Lindor & Twins' Carlos Correa headline The Elite SS Tier | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s Shortstops and have New York Mets’ Francisco Lindor, Philadelphia Phillies’ Trea Turner & Minnesota Twins’ Carlos Correa in The Elite Tier. Do you agree?

Astros' Jeremy Pena & White Sox Tim Anderson headline The Really Good SS Tier | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s Shortstops and have Houston Astros’ Jeremy Pena & Chicago White Sox Tim Anderson in The Really Good Tier. Do you agree?

Braves' Vaughn Grissom & Javy Baez headline The Pretty Solid & The Rest SS Tier | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s Shortstops and have Atltanta Braves’ Vaughn Grissom & Detroit Tigers’ Javy Baez in The Pretty Solid & The Rest Tier. Do you agree?

New York Yankees' Derek Jeter & Jazz Chisholm Jr. named MLB The Show cover athletes | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the news of the Miami Marlins’ Jazz Chisholm Jr & New York Yankees’ Derek Jeter being names the cover athletes for MLB The Show ’23. Chisholm Jr. is the first Marlins’ player to grace the cover of the game, while Derek Jeter will be on the cover for the limited collectors’ Captain edition.

MLB The Show collab with Negro Leagues Museum for unique video game experience | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry discuss the exciting news of MLB The Show and the Negro Leagues Museum partnership to bring a new, exciting gaming experience. MLB The Show 23 will feature eight of the greatest Negro League players — Satchel Paige, Jackie Robinson, Buck O’Neil, Rube Foster, Hilton Smith, Hank Thompson, John Donaldson and Martín Dihigo in a new game mode called “Storylines.” San Diego Studio will also donate $1 to the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum for every MLB The Show 23 Collector’s Edition sold in the U.S. from now through the end of 2023 in honor of the partnership with the NLBM. MLB The Show continues to grow the game of baseball in the right direction.

Albert Pujols retired with an untouchable record that you didn't know

Albert Pujols was one of the 20 greatest baseball players ever. But there’s one dubious record that belongs to him, perhaps forever.

Carlos Correa to skip World Baseball Classic in joint decision with Twins

The Minnesota Twins and Carlos Correa made a mutual decision that the shortstop will skip the 2023 World Baseball Classic for family reasons.

Dodgers, at fans' urging, finally retiring Fernando Valenzuela’s number

Fernando Valenzuela is arguably the most impactful Dodger since Jackie Robinson. Now, finally, the club is retiring his No. 34.

Dodgers to retire pitcher Fernando Valenzuela’s No. 34

The Los Angeles Dodgers will retire the No. 34 jersey of pitcher Fernando Valenzuela this summer, the team announced.

With Jeff McNeil’s deal done, pressure on Mets to tackle Pete Alonso extension

The Mets have spent more than anyone in free agency. But will they be able to lock up homegrown star Pete Alonso? If so, when and for how much?

Royals, A's proving MLB teams can be both buyers and sellers

The Royals acquiring Zack Greinke and Aroldis Chapman while also trading away young talent embodies MLB’s blurred line between buyers and sellers.

Team USA or Team Dominican Republic: Which has the best World Baseball Classic lineup | Flippin Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry breakdown which team has the best lineup in the World Baseball Classic between Team USA and Team Dominican Republic.

MLB Third Base Tiers: Manny Machado and Nolan Arenado headline The Elite | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s third basemen and have San Diego Padres’ Manny Machado and St. Louis Cardinals’ Nolan Arenado in The Elite. Do you agree?

MLB Third Base Tiers: There are no Almost Elite Third Basemen | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s third basemen and there no third basemen in the Almost Elite tier. Do you agree?

Shohei Ohtani sweepstakes: Ranking every MLB team's chances to sign him

Where will Shohei Ohtani play next year? It’s the biggest question in baseball in 2023, and our MLB staff has ranked all 30 teams’ chances.

Ben Verlander's MLB tiers: Who are the best second basemen?

Ben Verlander continues his offseason positional tiers by ranking the best second basemen in baseball.

The Dominican Republic's World Baseball Classic lineup is just out of this world! | Flippin' Bats

After Ben Verlander said last week that the USA’s lineup might be the greatest ever assembled, Ben and Alex take a look at the ridiculous Dominican Republic lineup for the World Baseball Classic.

Atlanta Braves and San Diego Padres crack Ben Verlander's Top 10 offseason winners | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander gives you his Top 10 offseason winners including the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres and Chicago Cubs. Ben gives his 10 through six rankings.

Do the New York Yankees crack Ben's Top 5 MLB offseason winners? | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander gives his one through five spots for his MLB offseason winners including the New York Mets and Los Angeles Angels.

What Shohei Ohtani's future looks like after Arte Moreno won't sell the Angels | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry deep dive into the news that Arte Moreno said he will not sell the Los Angeles Angels. They go into what it means for the Angels, Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani’s future.

Boston Red Sox or Kansas City Royals: Who won the Adalberto Mondesi trade? | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry breakdown the Adalberto Mondesi trade to the Boston Red Sox. Ben and Alex decide who won the trade.

Minnesota Twins or Miami Marlins: Who won the Pablo López, Luis Arráez trade? | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry dissect the trade between the Minnesota Twins and Miami Marlins that saw Pablo López and Luis Arráez get traded for each other. Ben and Alex decide who won the trade.

White Sox's Mike Clevinger investigated by MLB for domestic violence

White Sox pitcher Mike Clevinger is being investigated by Major League Baseball following an allegation of domestic violence.

MLB Second Base Tiers: Houston Astros' Jose Altuve & Marcus Semien headline The Elite | Flippin Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s second basemen and have Houston Astros’ Jose Altuve and Texas Rangers’ Marcus Semien in The Elite Tier. Do you agree?

MLB Second Base Tiers: Ozzie Albies & Jeff McNeil headline The Almost Elite | Flippin' Bats

Ben Verlander and Alex Curry rank MLB’s second basemen and have New York Mets’ Jeff McNeil and Atlanta Braves’ Ozzie Albies in The Really Good. Do you agree?