About this episode
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the strike zone, which is shrinking in 2025. They dig into why that changes have taken place and consider a few implications of that adjustment. Plus, they look at a trio of underperforming starting pitchers through the first month of the season including Zac Gallen, who may have started a turnaround Thursday against the Mets, Sandy Alcántara, and Aaron Nola. Story from Jayson Stark, Ken Rosenthal, Eno & several writers from The Athletic MLB team ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6328105 Rundown 2:32 Is The Strike Zone Really Shrinking? 4:36 Where Is The Strike Zone Getting Smaller? 13:23 Adjusting the Game to Increase Offense & Balls in Play 20:52 Walk Rates Don't Fluctuate Much 29:59 Zac Gallen: Adjustments Already Happening? 38:16 Sandy Alcántara: A Typical Post Tommy John Command Lag? 45:14 Aaron Nola: Is the Ceiling Coming Down Again? 52:00 Eno's Greatest Fear Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.