Preserving Pitcher Health & Breaking Down 'Big Amish'

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, whose HOF career influenced a generation of baseball players throughout the 80s and 90s.Plus, they discuss the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, adjusting to new catchers in-season, if measures to preserve the health of pitchers are showing signs of success, and how they would pitch to A's rookie Nick Kurtz, who continues to impress in Year 1. Rundown 1:14 Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg Passes Away at Age 65 5:56 Carson Whisenhunt Debuts, Shows Elite Changeup 8:37 Eno's Intrigue w/Carson Seymour 11:41 Danny Jansen to the Brewers; How Difficult Is It to Work with a New Catcher In-Season? 18:06 So, That's Why They Traded for Chris Paddack 24:23 Protecting Pitchers: Is Anything Working? 38:13 Bullpen Trends Over Time 46:48 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Nick Kurtz 59:22 Rich Hill DFA'd by Royals: Can You Name His 14 MLB Teams? 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.