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Bat Flip Podcast

Bat Flip Podcast

By: Belly Up Podcast Network
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BatFlip podcast is brought to you every Monday night live on YouTube and Tuesday Mornings on podcast platforms during the season and every other week in the offseason. We go over the major topics in the MLB with a fresh perspective of old school and modern thinking. If you are new or old to the game of baseball this podcast is for you! Damien, David, & Matt started BatFlip Podcast with a vision of making baseball fun for everyone. We want to be a outlet that doesnt always think like the national media, we want to be authentice to who we are and how we think. We want the game of baseball to be fun for every single person no matter who you are.Copyright 2026 Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • Cubs PCA & Nico Extensions, Shane Baz Deal, Pratt Contract + Opening Weekend Reactions!

    Cubs PCA & Nico Extensions, Shane Baz Deal, Pratt Contract + Opening Weekend Reactions!
    Mar 31 2026
    The 2026 MLB season is off to a wild start, and we’re breaking down the biggest contract news plus early-season takeaways! The Chicago Cubs locked up two key pieces long-term: Pete Crow-Armstrong (PCA) on a 6-year/$115M extension (no options, buys out two free-agent years — he can hit free agency at age 31, includes assignment bonus if traded, and escalators that can push the total to $133M). They also extended Nico Hoerner on a 6-year/$141M straight deal (no options, $5M signing bonus, $10M deferred — present-day value ~$137.5M) with a full no-trade clause. The Baltimore Orioles secured young starter Shane Baz with a 5-year/$68M straight extension (no options or escalators, no deferred money, buys out two free-agent years, ~$13.6M luxury tax hit with lower salaries early on). Meanwhile, the Milwaukee Brewers inked top shortstop prospect Cooper Pratt to an 8-year/$50M deal (includes two club option years worth ~$15M each). Pratt just debuted at AAA — no MLB timetable yet. Plus, Opening Weekend reactions: Rookies are stealing the show with massive performances from Chase DeLauter, Munetaka Murakami, Owen Caissie, Sal Stewart, JJ Wetherholt, and Kevin McGonigle. Mike Trout looks like his old self and might be back for real. Is Shea Langeliers an early MVP candidate? We also dive into the new Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) challenge system — thoughts on the early chaos? Injury updates: Jackson Chourio fractured his left hand (2-4 weeks), and Andrew Vaughn has a hamate bone injury (4-6 weeks). We analyze the contract details, winners/losers, and what it all means for the 2026 season!
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    52 mins
  • Batflip Podcast: 2026 SEASON PREDICTIONS

    Batflip Podcast: 2026 SEASON PREDICTIONS
    Mar 24 2026

    OPENING DAY IS HERE! Join David, Damien, and Matt in discussing the official 2026 season predictions, being an annual episode where awards, results, and a world series champion are selected, that we can look back on at the end of the MLB season. Don't miss this episode as you ramp up for all things baseball this opening week.
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    1 hr and 16 mins
  • MLB Hot Stove Feb 2026: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Spring Training is Here!

    MLB Hot Stove Feb 2026: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Spring Training is Here!
    Feb 17 2026

    MLB Hot Stove February 2026 Update: Trades, Signings, Injuries & Max Muncy Extension! Spring Training is here, and the MLB offseason is still delivering big moves! We're recapping the latest trades, free agent signings, arbitration drama, injuries shaking up rotations/lineups, and more as teams gear up for 2026. Key Trades: ARI gets RP Kade Strowd (solid rookie arm) from BAL for UTIL Blaze Alexander (utility depth boost for O's). BOS acquires prospects Caleb Durbin, Andrew Monasterio, Anthony Siegler + Comp B pick from MIL for LHP Kyle Harrison & Shane Drohan in a six-player swap. LA (Dodgers) sends INT bonus pool money to MIN for RP Anthony Banda. TOR gets OF Jesus Sanchez from HOU for Joey Loperfido. Major Signings & Re-Signings: Carlos Santana to D-backs (1/$2M) for veteran 1B stability. Framber Valdez to Tigers (3/$115M) after Tarik Skubal wins arb case ($32M salary). Zac Gallen re-signs with D-backs (1/$22M prove-it deal). IKF to Red Sox (1/$6M), Miguel Andujar to Padres (1/$4M), Marcell Ozuna to Pirates (1/$12M), Nick Martinez to Rays (1/$13M), Justin Verlander to Tigers (1/$13M), Chris Bassitt to Orioles (1/$18.5M), and many more like Evan Phillips to Dodgers (1/$6.5M), Kike Hernandez to Dodgers (1/$4.5M), Miles Mikolas to Nats (1/$2.25M). Minor League/Recovery Deals: Jeimer Candelario (LAA MiLB), Gio Urshela (MIN MiLB), Nate Lowe (CIN MiLB), Shelby Miller to Cubs (2yr, TJS recovery), John Means to Royals (2/MiLB, TJS). Injury & Health Updates: Zack Wheeler (PHI) not ready for Opening Day but hopeful soon. Spencer Schwellenbach (ATL) elbow inflammation, eyeing early May return. Hamate bone surgeries: Corbin Carroll (ARI), Jackson Holliday (BAL), Francisco Lindor (NYM) — all likely miss early 2026 time. Josh Hader (HOU) bicep inflammation (OD status in doubt), Anthony Santander labrum surgery (out 5-6 months), Shane Bieber forearm fatigue (not ready for OD), Reese Olsen shoulder surgery (out for year). Extensions & Other News: Max Muncy extends with Dodgers (7M for 2027 + 10M club option 2028, 3M buyout) — team-friendly lock for the veteran 3B chasing a three-peat! We break down impacts on contenders, fantasy baseball outlooks, and what these moves mean as camps open. LIKE and SUBSCRIBE for more MLB updates! In This Video: Latest trades breakdowns (Strowd/Alexander, BOS/MIL swap, etc.) Big signings analysis (Valdez to DET, Gallen back in ARI) Injury timelines & roster ripple effects Muncy extension details & Dodgers future Subscribe & hit the bell for daily MLB news, spring training reactions, and 2026 season previews! Comment below: Which signing surprises you most? Who's injury hurts their team the hardest?
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    1 hr and 16 mins
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