About this episode
Joe Sheehan joins Eno and DVR to discuss dropping the skepticism around the Tigers as AL Central frontrunners, where credit (and blame) belong with the 2025 Giants, over-performing teams they expect to see fade from the playoff picture over the course of the season, and under-performing teams they believe will find their way into the playoffs. Plus, the lack of top-end results from Jordan Walker despite top-end bat speed, and a few selections for summer breakouts. Rundown 5:30 Should We Believe in the Tigers? 12:41 The 'Bustarhan' Giants Are Pretty Good 21:18 Best Teams Today That Won't Make the Playoffs This Season 25:15 Is the Guardians' Pitching Development Fading? 30:57 2025 Playoffs Teams with Worst Record on May 13th? 39:41 Why Are Teams Reluctant to Make 'Early' Trades? 46:12 Jordan Walker: Top-End Bat Speed, Without Top-End Results 53:32 Who Is Your Favorite Breakout On Tap This Summer? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Joe on Bluesky: @sheehannewsletter.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: Joe Sheehan Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.