About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss Quinn Mathews' 156-pitch complete game at Stanford, several players experiencing a downturn in power as the middle of June approaches including Tim Anderson, José Abreu, Eugenio Suárez, Kyle Tucker and Manny Machado. Plus, they answer several mailbag questions, including inquiries about Ryan Mountcastle and Bobby Miller. Rundown 0:30 Quinn Mathews Throws 156 Pitches in College Playoff Game 6:43 A Look Back at Pitcher Abuse Points 16:01 Where Did Tim Anderson's Power Go? Will It Return? 21:21 José Abreu: Any Signs of Turnaround? 24:14 Eugenio Suárez: Summer Homer Binge Coming? 30:19 Kyle Tucker: Time to Tinker Again? 37:01 Manny Machado: Is Lost Power Entirely the Result of Injury? 42:32 Mike Trout: Zero Cause of Concern About Power? 45:37 Other Power Fallers; Fewer Reasons for Optimism 48:10 What's Up with Jeremy Peña? 55:02 Mailbag Monday: José Ramírez, Ryan Mountcastle, Bobby Miller Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.