About this episode
Eno and DVR discuss Hunter Greene's timely completely game shutout against the Cubs as the Reds attempt to hang around in the battle for an NL Wild Card, Clayton Kershaw's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Guardians' long road back toward finding an AL Wild Card, and the late-season surge from Sandy Alcantara. Plus, they discuss Eury Pérez's sharp home/road splits, Trevor Story's great year for the Red Sox, and a few weekend waiver-wire considerations for the final pickups in weekly leagues. Rundown 2:22 Hunter Greene: Keeps Reds' Wild Card Hopes Alive w/CGSHO 7:25 Brady Singer Exceeds Expectations in Cincinnati 14:52 Clayton Kershaw: Announces Plan to Retire After 2025 Season 20:18 The Guardians' Improbable Push Back Toward the Postseason 25:48 Sandy Alcantara is...Back? 31:35 Post Tommy John Surgery Peaks & Outlooks 43:14 Eury Pérez's Sharp Home/Road Splits 49:58 Trevor Story and a Decision for the Red Sox 57:30 Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.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 Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.