Episodes

4d ago

Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-hold Rundown 1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Bregman Amidst Ketel Marte Trade Rumors 11:04 Luke Weaver Nearing Two-Year Deal w/Mets 13:19 Ha-Seong Kim: Reunites with Braves on One-Year Deal 26:05 Adrian Houser to the Giants 31:50 Maikel Garcia's Five-Year Extension with the Royals 38:45 Foster Griffin to the Nats; Interesting Swap w/Red Sox 46:15 First 2026 Draft & Hold League Takeaways 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.

6d ago

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues. Rundown 4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two) 12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization? 16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers 20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears 27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level? 37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets 44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres 49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs 53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues Link ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879487 1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly 1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 10

Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show. Rundown 1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show 15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options 23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants 38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show 57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports Show Survey: theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 -- Thank You for your feedback! 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 With: Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly & Carson Cistulli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9

Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry. Rundown 1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers 5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies 10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension 12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash 18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show 38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show 50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move Show Survey: theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 -- Thank You for your feedback! 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 With: Britt Ghiroli, Levi Weaver & Nick Wan Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9

Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors. Rundown 1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown 15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named Rockies' New GM 20:29 Paul Toboni is Putting His Stamp on the Nationals 25:03 Are CJ Abrams and MacKenzie Gore Really Available? 33:18 Mike Soroka Signs with the D-Backs 40:15 Pete Alonso Meets with the Red Sox & Orioles 44:41 Could Bryce Eldridge Be Available in San Francisco? 49:54 The Royals Look for Multiple Outfielders Show Survey: theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 -- Thank You for your feedback! 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.

Dec 5

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples. Rundown 3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets 12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence 17:10 Emilio Pagán Returns to Reds; Another Year to Close? 20:12 Cedric Mullins to the Rays 28:03 Johan Ovideo to Boston in Five-Player Swap 32:48 Long-Term Potential: Jac Caglianone & Luke Keaschall 51:51 Thoughts on This Year's BBWAA Ballot 1:08:54 Where Have the Doubles & Triples Gone? ($) Jayson Stark: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6856840 Please fill out our show survey to help shape the future of Rates & Barrels! theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 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 Guest: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 1

Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley. Rundown 4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien 10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets 14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter? 20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke 34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays 42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out) 50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer? 1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks 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.

Nov 24

Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026? Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs. Rundown 4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health? 16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence 24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers 1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?' 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 & Trevor May Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 19

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency. Rundown 1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for Taylor Ward! 14:57 Brandon Woodruff Accepts Qualifying Offer 17:22 Trent Grisham & Gleyer Torres Stay Up Too 25:39 Is a 2026 Power Rebound On Tap for Gleyber Torres? 34:57 Let's Make the Pirates' Offseason an Interesting One 49:12 'Bargain' Bats We Like in Free Agency This Winter 1:03:52 Minor Moves & Notes 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 17

Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some excitement for the expected return of Cody Ponce after an impressive stint in the KBO. Rundown 2:21 Josh Naylor: Stays in Seattle with Five-Year Deal 13:07 A Quick Adjustment to T-Mobile & A Good Fit 19:53 Emmanuel Clase & Luis Ortiz Plead Not Guilt to Illegal Betting Charges 33:30 More Hardware for Shohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge, Paul Skenes and Tarik Skubal 43:56 Drake Baldwin & Nick Kurtz Win Rookie of the Year Honors 1:00:18 Rumors & Reports: Kodai Senga, Freddy Peralta & Kris Bubic; Brad Keller as a Starting Pitcher Again? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 14

Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense? Rundown 1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers? 16:04 'Would You Rather?' (FA Target Preferences): Michael King, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga 28:00 The Case for Josh Naylor 32:17 Gleyber Torres' Unusual Power Drop Before Age-30 39:14 Kazuma Okamoto Expectations 43:16 Mid-Tier Targets & Avoids 59:00 The Search for Bargain Bin Free Agents 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.

Nov 13

Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that range for 2026 including Nolan McLean, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and Trey Yesavage. Plus, they wonder if spring injury news should carry a higher level of importance when making draft-day decisions, and they look ahead at a few early-round surprises by November average draft position (ADP). Rundown 5:30 What Did We Learn in 2025? 12:50 Eno's Early Starting Pitcher Rankings (No. 21-40) 21:05 Would You Rather? Exciting SP Risers Edition 29:11 Should Spring Injury News Carry More Weight? 35:22 Injuries We're Watching Closely for 2026 48:22 Post-Hype Sleepers; They Weren't Foolproof in 2025 1:01:36 Early ADP Decision: Is Nick Kurtz a Top-15 Player? 1:05:44 Other Early ADP Surprises: Brice Turang, Spencer Strider, Augustin Ramírez, & Cal Raleigh 1:13:20 Overpriced Relievers in Early Drafts 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 our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6

Eno and DVR discuss the top of the this year's free-agent class, headlined by Kyle Tucker -- a player they are divided on with the potential price tag approaching the $400 million range -- and featuring a mix of interesting bats including Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Alex Bregman, and at least a trio of major rotation upgrades with Framber Valdez, Dylan Cease and Ranger Suárez all available. Rundown 2:54 Kyle Tucker: Expectations Over a Long-Term (10+ Years?) Deal? 15:57 Who Would Eno Target Near the Top of the This Year's Hitter Class? 25:38 Cody Bellinger's Massive Home/Road Splits at Yankee Stadium in 2025 33:58 Munetaka Murakami's Outlook w/Elevated Strikeout Rate in NPB 40:09 Will Alex Bregman Find a Longer Deal This Winter? 47:00 Stacking Up the Three (or Four) Best Starting Pitchers Available This Winter 53:42 Tatsuya Imai: Is The Fastball Weird (Good)? 1:09:09 Yu Darvish Will Miss 2026 Season, Rockies Split w/Front Office Finalists, Walt Weiss (Atlanta) and Craig Albernaz (Baltimore) in Manager Spots Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels 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.

Nov 2

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the Dodgers' rally from 3-2 series deficit in the series and an Instant Classic Game 7 road win in Toronto that featured nearly everything you could ask for from the final game of a great series. From Bo Bichette's early three-run homer off of Shohei Ohtani to Will Smith's 11th-inning solo shot vs. Shane Bieber, and everything in between, they discuss one of the best games in recent memory. Rundown 1:21 A Game 7 That Had Everything 7:43 Are Hitters Effectively Adjusting to Sliders, Sweepers & Splitters? 13:56 Isiah Kiner-Falefa's Very Cautious Lead Off Third Base in the Ninth Inning 16:48 Addison Barger's Tough Read at the End of Game 6 21:36 Will Smith's 11th-Inning, Game-Winning Homer 27:08 Andy Pages' Game-Saving Catch & Collision w/Enrique Hernández 34:31 A Long Winter Ahead, But Baseball Is Actually Health 46:11 How Will Jays' Lineup Structure & Low K% Impact Future Roster Builds Elsewhere? 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 & Jed Lowrie Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss Trey Yesavage's dominant performance in Game 5 as the Blue Jays head back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, a puzzling decision from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the seventh inning when the game was still within reach, and the potential fatigue catching up to the older roster in this series after an 18-inning marathon in Game 3. Plus, they look ahead to the Game 6 matchup as Yoshinobu Yamamoto squares off against Kevin Gausman for the second time. Rundown 0:28 The Splitter Velocity and Command Returned for Trey Yesavage 9:37 Back-to-Back Homers From Davis Schneider & Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Set the Tone 13:19 Why Didn't the Dodgers Use Their Best Reliever Down Two Runs in the Seventh? 18:36 Is Late-October Fatigue Setting In for the Dodgers' Veterans? 23:12 Fallout From an 18-Inning Game on Monday? 28:39 How Much Do You Recover On the Off-Day After the Flight to Toronto? 33:41 Game 6 Preview: Yoshinobu Yamamoto vs. Kevin Gausman, Round 2 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 & Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29

Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series (Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell). Rundown 1:18 Shane Bieber's Effective Outing in Game 4 & How the Jays Cashed In on Two Mistakes From Ohtani 8:18 Are the Dodgers' Bats Struggling -- or -- Is the Jays' Pitching Executing? 11:41 Does a Great Offense Struggle in October Without Top-End Speed? 17:35 Was That Blake Treinen's Last Appearance in a Close Game This Series? 20:02 Shohei Ohtani's Arsenal: How Does He Look Compared to Previous Versions? 26:16 Louis Varland Pitched, Again...Is He Wearing Down? 31:11 Ben Clemens Did the Math, the Intentional Walks to Ohtani Were a Bad Idea (http://blogs.fangraphs.com/so-youve-decided-to-intentionally-walk-shohei-ohtani-again/) 33:21 Game 5 Preview: Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell, Round 2 45:09 The Hot Take Safe Zone Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels 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.

Oct 28

Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come prior to the next possible off-day in the series. Rundown 1:00 What Do You Remember About Max Scherzer & Tyler Glasnow's Roles in Game 3? 5:14 Bo Bichette's Early Baserunning Out on Delayed Strike Call 10:46 Shohei Ohtani Has First Four Extra-Base Hit Game in World Series Since 1905 13:30 Did Aggressive Pinch-Running Choices Burn the Blue Jays in Extra Innings? 19:54 A Wobbly Outing From Roki Sasaki 23:44 Everybody Pitches: Eric Lauer, Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein Deliver 27:54 Freddie Freeman Strikes in October, Again! 33:54 Does Bo Bichette Play More (Regular DH) if George Springer Is Done for the Series? 38:11 Whose Bullpen Is In Worse Shape for Game 4? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels 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.

Oct 27

Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Game 1, and another possible instance of 'He's Dealing" paired with a low pitch count keeping Kevin Gausman on the mound into the seventh inning of Game 2. They also preview Game 3 of the series, as Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow draw starting nods. Rundown 0:45 The Jays' Nine-Run Outburst in the Sixth Inning of Game 1 7:18 Emmet Sheehan's Surprising Postseason Struggles 14:05 Daulton Varsho's Game-Tying Homer Against Blake Snell 21:55 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a Complete Game in Game 2 Win; "But, He's Dealing!" 26:00 So, Did the Blue Jays Make an Actual Mistake Leaving Kevin Gausman In for the Seventh Inning? 31:06 But Wait, Was Leaving Yamamoto In the Right Process? 37:06 Where Does Yamamoto Rank Among Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Drafts? 40:22 Game 3 Expectations: Max Scherzer vs. Tyler Glasnow 49:40 Bo Bichette: Returned to Start Game 1, Entered Off the Bench in Game 2 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24

Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 1. They also discuss the narratives they want to dispel about this matchup, and a few non-World Series stories including new managers for the Giants and Angels, and the first four franchises in the Women's Pro Baseball League. Rundown 0:37 An Updated 'Circle of Trust' for the Dodgers' Bullpen 5:45 Is Shohei Ohtani's Splitter All the Way Back? 10:29 Dave Roberts' Path to Cooperstown 13:26 How Did Dodgers Prep for Trey Yesavage's Extremely High Arm Angle? 16:05 Bo Bichette Rejoins the Blue Jays' Roster; How Does the Defense Alignment Work? 22:35 How Will the Jays Choose Matchups with Their Relievers? 28:29 Dispel a Narrative From This 2025 World Series 49:20 Non-Playoff Stories: Tony Vitello to the Giants, Kurt Suzuki to the Angels, and the Women's Professional Baseball League Reveals First Four Franchises Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 23

Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions. Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown. Rundown 0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers 17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers Against Ohtani 24:51 How the Dodgers Will Try to Match Up Against Vladimir Guerrero Jr. 35:04 Will Blake Snell Utilize His Reduced Fastball Approach Again? 48:24 X-Factors for the Series 1:01:34 Comparing the Current Dodgers' Rotation to the 1995 Braves 1:10:28 Predictions: Winner, # of Games & MVP 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 Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor May Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21

Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.) They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance. Rundown 1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's Choice of Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer 5:27 Yearly Third-Time Through Reliever Splits 11:50 Is George Springer Building a Hall of Fame Résumé? 17:21 Eno Turns the Tables on DVR 26:45 The Mariners' Offseason Plans Re-Signing Josh Naylor and/or Jorge Polanco? 34:41 Eugenio Suárez's Free Agent Outlook Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels 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.

Oct 20

Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plus, they dig into the Dodgers' sweep of the Brewers with Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable three-homer game at the plate on top of a 10-strikeout, two-hit effort over six innings on the mound, before looking at the offseason ahead for the Brewers. Rundown 2:03 The Path to Game 7 in the Blue Jays-Mariners ALCS 8:45 Who Would You Have Turned to in Game 5? 15:35 Does the Mariners' Great Command Get Exploited by Strength of Jays' hitters? 20:33 Timely Grounders Propel Trey Yesavage Through 5.2 Innings in Game 6 24:09 Game 7 Expectations & Predictions 31:27 Shohei Ohtani Plays the Greatest Game in Baseball History 44:33 Starting José Quintana Over Chad Patrick? 47:07 The Brewers' Offseason Outlook Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 17

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's vintage performance in Game 4 of the ALCS that featured a big adjustment to keep the Mariners' bats off balance. Plus, they discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 win over the Brewers in the NLCS, featuring great pitching from Tyler Glasnow and Jacob Misiorowski, the ongoing question of longer-term fatigue versus frequent looks against a reliever reducing effectiveness in October, and a few non-playoff stories including the Rockies' search for a new head of baseball operations, and Albert Pujols' place in the manager carousel. Rundown 1:28 Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock in Game 4 Win 13:24 Luis Castillo's Early Hook 21:52 Is It Multiple Looks at a Reliever, or Just Longer-Term Fatigue in October (or both)? 26:31 Great Players Do Great Things: Shohei Ohtani's Leadoff Triple 31:43 Extra Defensive Prep for Dodgers Pays Off Cutting Down Go-Ahead Run at the Plate 40:16 Jackson Chourio's Hamstring Injury; Anthony Santander Dropped from Jays' Playoff Roster 44:05 Rockies Looking Outside the Organization for top Baseball Operations Role 54:04 Albert Pujols' Candidacy for Current MLB Manager Openings Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow in Game 3, and a few non-playoff news items including Alex Bregman's plan to opt-out, labrum surgery for Anthony Volpe, an extension for A.J. Hinch and the return of Phillies manager Rob Thomson. Rundown 0:52 Another Unusual Start in Seattle 2:49 Shane Bieber's Command Locked In After First-Inning Homer 7:27 George Kirby and Being "Too Cute" in Pitching 14:24 Strange Decisions as Wrinkles in the Game Plan 20:44 Game 4 Outlook: Max Scherzer vs. Luis Castillo 26:40 NLCS Returns: How Do You Hit Tyler Glasnow? 32:01 How Would You Approach Facing Roki Sasaki as a Reliever? 36:28 Non-Playoff News: Alex Bregman Returning to Free Agency 43:06 Anthony Volpe Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Torn Labrum 45:46 Changes to the Mets' Coaching Staff 51:07 A.J. Hinch Extension, Rob Thomson Returning to Manage Phillies in 2026 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 & Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3. Rundown 1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS 6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace 12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason? 15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs 30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager 41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby 56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0) 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 & Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 14

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in Toronto as the ALCS heads to Seattle with the M's holding a 2-0 lead. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic stops by to discuss the Yankees' offseason plans after another October without a parade in the Bronx. Rundown 1:12 Blake Snell Turns in a Dominant Performance in Game 1 of the NLCS 8:44 An 8-6-2 Double Play?! 14:54 The Brewers Still Had a Chance to Win With One Swing in the Ninth Inning 24:15 Mariners 10-run Outburst Sends the Series to Seattle with a 2-0 Lead 35:44 Brendan Kuty Joins the Show to Discuss The Yankees' Offseason Plan 41:37 Outfield Questions with Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger Hitting Free Agency 48:46 Anthony Volpe: Surgery Outlook, Future with Yankees Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Guest: Brendan Kuty Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 13

Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series despite an excellent (and healthy) Dodgers rotation. Plus, Sahadev Sharma drops by to discuss the Cubs' second-half offensive slide and a big winter ahead with Kyle Tucker headed to free agency. Rundown 1:12 Sunday Night: Mariners Take Game 1 Behind Six Innings From Bryce Miller 11:33 A Waffle Opportunity for Series Prediction 13:43 Trey Yesavage & An Extra Home-Field Advantage? 18:25 Did You Enjoy the 15-Inning Battle Between the Mariners and Tigers? 27:09 Dominic Cotroneo Joins the Show to Discuss the Brewers' NLDS Game 5 Win Over the Cubs 36:49 How Will Brewers Handling Pitching in NLCS Against Dodgers? 42:23 Does the Milwaukee Lineup Have Enough Pop? 46:54 What Are Some People Overlooking About the Brewers? 50:19 Sahadev Sharma Joins the Show to Talk Cubs' Second-Half Offensive Drop & Offseason Plans 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 Guests: Dominic Cotroneo & Sahadev Sharma Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper William Contreras Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 10

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5. How will each team alter their pitching plans from Game 2, when bullpens were heavily involved on both sides? Rundown 0:54 Dodgers Advanced to NLCS with 2-1 Win over Phillies 4:55 DS Matchups All Worthy of Seven-Game Series This Season? 9:10 A Heartbreaking Ending for Orion Kerkering and the Phillies 13:11 Changes on Tap in Philly 23:27 Kyle Schwarber's Fascinating Free Agent Case 25:01 Cubs Shut Out Brewers, Force Game 5 in Milwaukee 35:25 Final Thoughts on Friday's M's-Tigers Matchup Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers in third and fourth appearances of a series, and if top-end velocity is handled more capably by hitters in October. Rundown 1:11 The Blue Jays Eliminate the Yankees; Advance to the ALCS 7:04 No, It Really Wasn't a Disastrous Yankees Squad (The Jays Are Good) 16:03 Mariners-Tigers Head Back to Seattle for Game 5, Josh Naylor vs. Dillon Dingler 24:20 Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby for ALDS in Seattle 31:51 Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez Pitch Well, Phillies’ Bats Wake Up in Game 3 40:45 Brewers Make Early Pitching Decision in Game 3 Loss to Cubs 47:09 How Effective Are Relievers in Third, Fourth Appearances of Series? 55:02 Is Premium Velocity Less Effective in October? 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 & Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a script for the Phillies to claw their way back into the NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, and a playoff installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'. Rundown 1:15 Logan Gilbert's Alter-Ego 'Walter' 10:44 How Did That Happen? 'Dump 61 Here' Shirt-Wearing Fan Catches Cal Raleigh Homer in Detroit 17:53 Yankees Rally Back From 6-1 Deficit to Win Game 3 26:40 Louie Varland Opening Game 4 After Tough Outing in Game 3 33:01 How Has Cam Schlittler Changed Since Two Regular Season Matchups with Blue Jays? 43:24 Write the Script for the Phillies Climbing Out of 2-0 Deficit 51:29 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition) 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 & Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 7

Eno and DVR discuss Game 2 fallout from both NLDS series, where the Dodgers turned an excellent start from Blake Snell and a four-run seventh inning into a 4-3 win to take a 2-0 series lead. They also wonder why the Phillies stuck with their plan to bunt trailing by one with the game-tying run at second base in the ninth inning (and no outs!) and look at the Dodgers' effective use of the Wheel Play. Plus, they discuss the Brewers' three-homer barrage in Milwaukee, a three-inning relief appearance from effectively wild Jacob Misiorowski, and a few non-playoff considerations with teams facing several arbitration raises this winter. Rundown 1:08 Phillies-Dodgers: A 2-0 Lead Headed to L.A. 6:18 The Bunt That May Haunt Phillies Fans All Winter 19:21 Brewers-Cubs: A Trio of Homers Propels Brewers to 2-0 Series Lead 22:57 Jacob Misiorowski: Touches 104.3 In Relief Outing 29:42 The Rest of the Brewers' Game 2 Pitching Plan 37:08 Any 2-0 Series Primed to Go Five Games? 43:38 Beyond the Playoffs: MLB Trade Rumors Arbitration Projections 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 6

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of Division Series matchups as the Dodgers took Game 1 from the Phillies, and the Brewers' offense erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first in Milwaukee en route to a Game 1 win over the Cubs. Plus, they discuss the Blue Jays' 2-0 lead of the Yankees on the strength of two impressive days from their bats, and an excellent start from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2, and the Mariners-Tigers series that is tied at 1-1, with plenty of early plot twists. Rundown 5:32 Phillies-Dodgers: A Huge Teoscar Hernández Homer 14:56 Brewers-Cubs: An Early Eruption for the Brewers' Bats 22:40 Blue Jays-Yankees: Jays Push Yankees to Brink of Elimination with Huge Weekend 35:10 Mariners-Tigers: Bonus Baseball in Game 1, a Seattle Win Over Skubal in Game 2?! 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.

Oct 3

Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups. Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between the Phillies and Dodgers, before Eno and DVR examine three other intriguing Division Series matchups with Brewers-Cubs, Blue Jays-Yankees, and Mariners-Tigers set to get underway Saturday. Rundown 0:53 Cam Schlittler Dominates in Series-Clinching Start Against Red Sox 7:09 The Cubs' Use Similar Script in Game 1 to Close Out Padres 11:53 The Tigers Pull Away with a Big Seventh Inning 18:39 Matt Gelb Joins the Show to Discuss the Phillies 31:42 Fabian Ardaya Joins the Show to Discuss the Dodgers 49:01 Matchup Preview: Brewers vs. Cubs 57:13 Matchup Preview: Blue Jays vs. Yankees 1:07:01 Matchup Preview: Mariners vs. Tigers 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 Guests: Matt Gelb & Fabian Ardaya Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 2

Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to the three-game Wild Card Round max, Roki Sasaki landing in the Dodgers' bullpen at the exact right time, and the curious pitching plan employed by the Reds, especially in Wednesday's elimination game. Rundown 0:53 Tigers-Guardians: An Improbable Five-Run Eighth Inning 8:00 George Valera: A Ghost of Guardians Prospect Lists Past 13:43 Mike Shildt Leans on the Elite San Diego Bullpen 21:55 How Deep Will Yu Darvish Go in Game 3? 25:45 Red Sox-Yankees: Of Course It Was Going Three 33:43 Reds-Dodgers: Roki Sasaki Looks Very Good in Relief 41:14 Questioning The Reds' Pitching Plans in the Short Series 48:46 The Reds' Surprising, Long-Standing Offensive Woes 53:19 Wondering What's Next for the Reds 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.

Oct 1

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 season, and the Dodgers' eruption against Reds ace Hunter Greene. Rundown 0:57 Tarik Skubal Dominates; The Case for Backing Up the Brinks Truck 4:15 Chase DeLauter Gets the Nod in Center Field for Game 2 9:34 Daniel Palencia's Impressive Showing Against San Diego 12:41 Jackson Merrill's Costly Decision to Bunt 16:33 Yankees-Red Sox, Plenty of Questions! 28:00 Breaking From Regular Season Plans at a Critical Time 33:57 Is Eno Ready to Waffle to the Dodgers? 43:11 Brian Snitker Out as Manager in Atlanta 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 & Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 30

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss their full bracket predictions with growing concerns about the amount of folks on the Phillies-Mariners bandwagon (Eno, the King of Waffles, comes through again!). Beyond the playoffs, they're joined by Tim Britton to discuss the keys behind the Mets' stunning collapse, and they discuss a few managerial vacancies with changes coming in Texas, San Francisco, and Minnesota. Rundown 6:54 A Lot of Phillies-Mariners Love 15:16 The Inevitable Path to Chalk When Picking in the Playoffs 21:32 Not Much Correlates to Postseason Success 26:43 Tim Britton Joins the Show to Discuss the Mets' Collapse 35:47 Chances of Another Pete Alonso Reunion? 44:27 News & Notes from the Playoffs 52:10 Beyond the Playoffs: The Manager Carousel is Spinning Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli With: Tim Britton Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29

The playoff field is set! Eno and DVR break down the four Wild Card Round matchups and make predictions for the Best-of-3 series getting underway Tuesday (full playoff predictions coming in Part 2, released Tuesday). The American League matchups will feature two division rivalries with the Yankees-Red Sox and Guardians-Tigers matchups, while the Cubs will host the Padres and the Dodgers will host the Reds, who overtook in the Mets in the final days of the regular season to secure their spot. Rundown 2:20 Yankees v. Red Sox in the Wild Card Round 13:09 Guardians v. Tigers, Revenge Opportunity for Detroit 23:29 Cubs vs. Padres, A Pod Divided 32:34 Dodgers v. Reds; Cincinnati Playing with House Money? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 26

Eno and DVR discuss a few injury updates ahead of the final weekend of the regular season and share a quick breakdown of the viewing guide with two divisions and Wild Card spots still up for grabs in the final days of the season. Plus, they discuss a few second-half surprises among hitters, before Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah drops by with the final Taste of the Majors review of the 2025 season, and a few thoughts on how to manage endgame ottoneu pickups. Rundown 1:41 Kyle Tucker Returns on Friday; Cade Horton Might be OK? 5:16 Trea Turner: Not Guaranteed to Return This Weekend 6:42 Nick Lodolo: Groin Injury on Thursday Not Deemed Serious 9:36 Weekend Viewing Guide: Playoff Battles in the Balance 23:45 Noteworthy Second-Half Hitters 39:11 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show! Strategy Talk: Final ottoneu Adds 59:00 Reviewing The Atlanta Dog Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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: Niv Shah Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25

Eno & Trevor grab the wheel as DVR is out today and there is a lot to talk about with all the crazy races coming down to the wire in the last few days of the regular season. They talk about the Guardians taking over 1st place, Tong struggles vs the Cubs, the NL Wild Card, Mariners clinching the AL West, who is the AL MVP and what is going on with the Mets' starting pitching. Rundown 1:01- Recapping Guardians-Tigers Game 2 8:51- Crochet dominates Blue Jays 16:45- Tong struggles vs Cubs 21:28- NL Wild Card Race craziness 25:52- Mariners clinch AL West 26:50- Judge or Raleigh for AL MVP? 41:50- Should Seattle rest guys? 46:28- Tracking fatigue 52:35- What happened to the Mets' starting pitching? 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: Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24

DVR is off today, so Eno is joined by Jed Lowrie to talk about everything baseball. They break down the challenge system coming to MLB, some news you should know, an update on the big races still going on, managerial impact on beating run differential and what is going on with Riley Greene. Rundown :46- Challenge system is coming to MLB 15:10- Patrick Zapulski is the new Rays owner 18:50- Astros sinking, fell all the way out, for now 24:54- Santander activated & Manoah DFA'd in Toronto 26:15- AL East is still up for grabs 28:48- Guardians take Game 1 of their series vs Detriot 32:40- Managerial impact on beating run differential 48:50- What's going on with Riley Greene? 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: Eno Sarris Guest: Jed Lowrie Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23

DVR is off today, so Eno goes solo with a few guests along the way. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Mitch Bannon joins Eno first to talk about crazy season for the Jays. He breaks down the play for the bullpen and starting rotation for the Playoffs, he gives an update on Bo Bichette and if Anthony Santander could have an impact for the Jays. Next, The Athletic's Padres writer Dennis Lin joins Eno. He talks about the Padres clinching a Playoff berth last night, the plan for the starting rotation going forward, what to make of Manny Machado's slump and the Padres love of bunting. Rundown :55- Pirates Call Up Hunter Barco 2:30- Albies suffers a hamate fracture 4;06- Masyn Winn to undergo knee surgery 5;02- Braves sign Charlie Morton 6:30- Mitch Bannon joins the show 7:00- Worst to First season is crazy 11:55- Pitching plans for the Playoffs 20:34-Update on Bo Bichette 22:48- Can Anthony Santander have an impact? 26:38- Dennis Lin joins the show 27:35- Padres clinch a Playoff spot last night 29:00- Rollercoaster season continues 29:40- Plan for the starting rotation in the Playoffs 34:00- What's going on with Manny Machado 35:26- Update on Xander Bogaerts 39:03- Why do the Padres love to bunt? 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: Eno Sarris Guests: Mitch Bannon & Dennis Lin Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22

Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were taken during draft season. Rundown 6:11 The Guardians Are One Game Back in the AL Central! 13:47 Mariners Sweep Astros (Zombies over Witches), Three-Game Lead in AL West 19:56 Does Late-Season Lead to Playoff Success? 26:57 The Reds' Final Week Matchups 29:18 Brandon Woodruff Suffers a Lat Strain; Brewers' Rotation Outlook for Playoffs 36:48 Where Did Elly De La Cruz's Power Go in the Second Half? 40:53 Bryan Woo's Early Exit (Pectoral Strain) 51:04 Where Did The Top Starting Pitchers Come From in 2025? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 19

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.

Sep 18

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Astros' early-week sweep of the Rangers, setting up a critical weekend series with the Mariners for control of the AL West, perception of the Cubs in September as they secured their playoff berth Wednesday despite a late IL stint from Kyle Tucker. Plus, they take a look at the struggles of Tanner Scott, the rebound from Trevor Rogers, and a potential fit for the Orioles' GM vacancy as they aim to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 campaign. Rundown 1:06 Zombies vs. Witches for Control of the AL West? 5:33 The Guardians Are Hanging Around 12:56 The Cubs Clinch a Postseason Berth 17:59 Why Is Tanner Scott Getting Hit So Often In-Zone? 29:54 Trevor Rogers' Massive 2025 Rebound 47:53 Finding a GM to Work with Mike Elias in Baltimore 54:55 What Do You Want From Scouting Departments? 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.

Sep 17

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Shohei Ohtani's latest absurd feat in a game that his team somehow lost -- five no-hit innings, and his 50th home run of the season -- and injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Trevor Megill and Willson Contreras. Plus, they take another look at the NL playoff picture, where the D-backs have entered the chat and are causing problems for the Giants, very early takeaways from Bryce Eldridge's debut, and the long-term swing-and-miss expectations for James Wood. Rundown 1:15 Shohei Ohtani Tosses Five No-Hit Innings, Swats 50th Homer; Dodgers Lose 4:59 A Yordan Alvarez Update 12:58 Trevor Megill Slowed by Soreness 16:17 Willson Contreras: Season Over w/Biceps Strain 18:38 Checking In on the NL Playoff Races 30:50 The First MLB Look: Bryce Eldridge 44:03 Reverse Mailbag: Will James Wood Always Have an Elevated K%? 58:20 The Downside of Specialization 1:08:00 Coach Eno's Corner: Establishing Credibility 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: Eno Sarris & Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16

Eno and DVR are joined by Matt Gelb to discuss the Phillies on the heels of their NL East-clinching win over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, they dig into the impressive debut of Trey Yesavage and a mailbag question about batter vs. pitcher splits being a regular part of in-broadcast conversation. Finally, Chandler Rome returns to discuss the injury woes that have plagued that Astros throughout the season. Rundown 3:33 The Importance of Cristopher Sánchez 8:55 What Are the Phillies Sorting Out in the Final Two Weeks? 12:23 Overlooked Players Behind the Stars? 17:29 How Does Ranger Suárez Keep Doing This? 20:15 Trey Yesavage: Impresses in MLB Debut 31:15 Why Do Broadcasts Bring Up Batter vs. Pitcher Splits 37:52 Chandler Rome Joins the Show (Still No Yordan Alvarez Update) 41:02 Baseball Prospectus' Injury Ledger Highlights Impact of Astros Injuries 52:31 Josh Hader & Isaac Paredes Status Checks 57:08 How Will They Weather Pitching Injuries if the Bats Don't Wake Up? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Matt on Bluesky: @mattgelb.bsky.social Follow Chandler on Bluesky: @chandlerrome.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: Matt Gelb & Chandler Rome Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball including the day-to-day injury for Tarik Skubal, Jose Altuve's foot, two prospect promotions -- Bryce Eldridge for the Giants and Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays -- and updates on Kyle Tucker and Cole Ragans as the final fortnight of the MLB regular season begins. Rundown 0:58 Tarik Skubal: Could Make Next Schedule Start Despite Side Injury 3:15 Jose Altuve: Slowed by Foot Injury; Huge Series w/Rangers on Tap 9:41 Bryce Eldridge: Joins the Giants 18:49 Trey Yesavage: Gets the Call to Toronto 24:42 Seiya Suzuki's Second-Half Drop-Off 30:57 Brandon Woodruff: Start Moved Back to Wednesday; Impact of Extra Rest in Playoffs? 34:06 Cole Ragans, Will Smith & Kodai Senga 36:47 The Twins' Second-Half Baserunning Changes 43:30 Other Big Series This Week 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.

Sep 12

Eno and DVR discuss the revealing that Anthony Volpe has been playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder for most of the 2025 season, and multiple allegations of misconduct toward women around the Tigers' organization as reported by Britt Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic. Plus, they address mailbag questions about the Rays' expected return to the Trop and the availability of mental health resources for MLB players, before exploring a few intriguing names on the waiver wire this weekend, and catching up with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about 'The Miami Dog' and balancing long-term value against aggressive short-term bids in late-season keeper league pickups. Rundown 1:10 Anthony Volpe Has Played Through a Torn Labrum in 2025 10:09 Multiple Allegations of Misconduct Toward Women in Detroit Britt Ghiroli & Alex Andrejev’s story($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610869/ Follow Up from Britt, Alex & Cody Stavenhagen ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6617460 16:13 Preparing for the Rays' Move Back Into the Trop 23:02 Availability of Mental Health Resources in MLB 30:05 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview 49:55 Senior Hot Dog Corresponding Niv Shah Returns! Balancing Long-Term Value with Immediate Needs in Late Keeper League Pickups 1:06:51 Is 'The Miami Dog' Playable? 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 With: Niv Shah Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another injury for the Astros with Luis Garcia's return to the injured list, a bullpen role down the stretch for Chase Burns in Cincinnati and the possibility of a similar approach with Roki Sasaki from the Dodgers. Plus, they consider how they might pitch to George Springer, who continues to have a resurgence in his age-35 campaign, and they look at the Framing Leaderboard against hitters. Rundown 3:11 Luis Garcia Returns to the IL with Elbow Injury 5:58 Chase Burns Activated; Moves to Reds' Bullpen 14:42 Roki Sasaki's Paths Into the Dodgers' Pitching Plans 23:52 George Springer's Rebound (How I'd Pitch This Guy) 34:51 Framing Runs by Batter: What Does It Tell Us? 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.

Sep 9

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Tyler Glasnow's excellent outing Monday after a recent scratch due to back tightness, and the waning importance of the regular season for a team that is built to win the World Series. Plus, they examine several hitters having career years in hopes of determining which seasons are peaks, and which are the beginning of a new, sustainable level. Rundown 1:20 Tyler Glasnow's Back Appears to be Fine 5:00 A Nice Outing for Chase Dollander; The Usual 'Coors' Problem 12:14 Downside of 'World Series or Bust'? Craig Goldstein of BP 'The Dodgers Are Ruining Baseball' ($): https://www.baseballprospectus.com/news/article/101352 29:15 Career Years v. Sustainable Growth for Hitters 48:50 50+ Homers From Cal Raleigh Probably Isn't a New Level 1:03:14 A Follow-Up on Bats, Taylor Trammell's 'Illegal' Bat Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic 'A former major-leaguer’s next pitch: Develop a bright baseball future for Native American players' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6610874 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: Eno Sarris & Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8

Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observations. Rundown 5:00 Trea Turner: Slowed by Hamstring Strain (Grade 1, placed on IL after episode was recorded) 11:10 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Back Spasms; Cole Ragans' First Rehab Start 19:21 The Dodgers' Lead in the NL West Shrinks to One Game 27:12 Daniel Palencia's Injury; Checking In on the Cubs' Bullpen 33:20 Byron Buxton Swats 30th Homer; Leaves Early After HBP 37:03 A Rough Outing for Bubba Chandler 42:36 Where the Money Went: Parker Meadows, Daylen Lile & Zack Gelof 53:13 Managing Lineups in Crunch Time Scenarios 1:01:07 Juan Soto: The NL MVP? 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.

Sep 5

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Yankees' top-to-bottom power output and Jazz Chisholm's past calendar year (30-30 club!) as he deals with a pair of knee contusions down the stretch. Plus, they dig into the Mariners' hold on the final Wild Card spot in the American League, despite a recent 6-14 stretch in their last 20 games. Do the park factors in at T-Mobile Park lead us to miscalculate the true talent in Seattle? They also discuss the Padres' lack of power in 2025 -- which was at least partially addressed by their additions at the Trade Deadline -- and the Yankees' request for umpires to inspect Taylor Trammell's bat (update: MLB confirmed that the bat was illegal akin to an impermissible glove, without any competitive advantage gained), before discussing a few weekend waiver wire considerations. Rundown 1:31 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Diagnosed with Two Knee Contusions 4:00 Power Up & Down the Yankees' Lineup 10:13 By the Numbers the Mariners Are Safe, Are the Numbers Lying? 16:54 Teams Ranked By Top-Three Starting Pitchers (Includes Non-Playoff Teams) 23:59 Who Are You Buying As the Most Credible Threat to Seattle? 31:42 Is the Padres' Lack of Power an Overlooked Concern? 40:23 The Yankees Request an Examination of Taylor Trammell's Bat 48:08 Weekend Waiver Preview Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 4

Eno and Trevor discuss some of the big news you might have missed, Trevor's boxes being used by Cade Povich, Trevor's take on the Valdez-Salazer cross up, the importance of rookies during September and the Playoffs and what to make of the Mets rotation after they called up 3 of their top prospects. Rundown 1:05- Spencer Arrighetti to the IL 6:52- Sung-Mun Song wants to be posted 19:18- Trevor Rogers turnaround in 2025 27:38- Cade Povich uses Trevor’s boxes 35:42- Trevor’s Take on the Framer-Salazar cross up 42:10- Importance of rookies during Sept & playoffs 44;26- What do the Mets do with their rotation? 52:33- Cade Horton’s grips 58:28- Payton Tolle could be interesting 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: Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 3

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike Hazen and company, what they're watching beyond the playoff races in September, and bullpen fatigue considerations during the final month. Rundown 1:08 Framber Valdez & César Salazar Get Crossed Up 10:51 Benches Clear, Multiple Ejections in Colorado 16:12 Shohei Ohtani Hits a 120 MPH Homer 19:57 A Season-Ending Injury for Lourdes Gurriel Jr.; A Challenging Offseason Ahead in Arizona 27:40 What Guides Your Baseball Viewing Choices in September? 46:50 Bring Back Larger September Roster Expansion 51:43 Bullpen Fatigue: Factors to Consider 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: Eno Sarris & Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 2

Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news from the long weekend including moves to the IL for MacKenzie Gore (shoulder), Edward Cabrera (elbow) and Jason Adam (quad), returns from Chris Sale and Jackson Chourio, a highly unusual home run from Trevor Story courtesy of the Pesky Pole at Fenway, and a few intriguing promotions from Sept. 1 roster expansion including Reds prospect Sal Stewart. Rundown 1:17 MacKenzie Gore: Placed on IL w/Shoulder Inflammation; Familiar Fade? 4:44 Edward Cabrera: Career Year Cut Short by Elbow Sprain 9:06 Jason Adam: Ruptures Left Quad Tendon 12:23 Jackson Chourio & Chris Sale Return from the IL 15:07 Kodai Senga's Struggles, Potential to Lose Rotation Spot 22:40 Ha-Seong Kim: Claimed Off Waivers by Atlanta 32:09 Trevor Story's Unusual Homer at Fenway Park 46:03 Sal Stewart Headlines Roster Expansion Callups & Returns 57:54 Long-Term League Toss-Up: Payton Tolle v. Jonah Tong 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.

Aug 29

Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Schwarber's four-homer night as he ascends NL MVP ballots, Corey Seager's latest absence, a bout of pitch tipping for Ryan Helsley, Ozzie Albies' second-half return to health, and several options to consider on the waiver wire this weekend, including Mets rookie Jonah Tong, whose delivery and elite strikeout rates are drawing comps to Tim Lincecum. Rundown 1:59 Kyle Schwarber: Joins Exclusive Four-Homer Game Club 8:02 Corey Seager: Out Following Appendectomy, Injuries Piling Up in Texas 14:50 Ryan Helsley: Struggling with Pitch Tipping 20:53 Ozzie Albies: Wrist Injury Behind Extended Struggles in 2025? 24:56 Nolan McLean: Comps & A Shallow League Consideration? 30:27 Jonah Tong: Set to Debut Friday; Tim Lincecum Comps? 36:50 Payton Tolle: Joining the Red Sox on Friday 41:49 New Arrivals vs. Other Starting Pitchers on the Wire 50:56 Bullpen Help: Abner Uribe & Ryan Walker 54:29 Bats to Consider Thanks to Playing Time Bumps 1:01:14 Long Weekend Viewing Guide 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the quality of the Brewers' bullpen with Trevor Megill on the IL due to a flexor strain, Luis Robert's 2026 outlook as his season appears to be over, Bryan Woo's ascent to ace-level results, and what we've learned in Year 1 with the A's in West Sacramento as their position player core comes together. Plus, they consider the possibility of an in-season MLB tournament, before playing the latest installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'. Rundown 3:06 Trevor Megill to the IL; The Brewers' Bullpen Without Megill 6:53 Luis Robert Jr.: Another Injury-Shortened Campaign 14:34 Bryan Woo's Excellent Stretch; Ace-Level Results 26:52 What Have We Learned About the A's in West Sacramento? 41:01 In-Season Tournaments in the Future? 53:35 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series Before Episode: Trevor 4, Eno 1) 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.

Aug 27

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss a six-game suspension for Willson Contreras (which he has appealed) as part of a frustrating season for the Cardinals and wonder if he might be on the move this winter with two years remaining on his five-year deal with St. Louis. Plus, they discuss the return of Kyle Bradish, and key injuries to Nathan Eovaldi and Randy Rodriguez, before digging into one of the most fascinating presentations from Eno's trip to Saberseminar -- Stephen Sutton-Brown's modeling of batters tracking pitches and how swing shapes are influenced by early information. Rundown 1:15 Willson Contreras: Appealing A Six-Game Suspension 8:14 Kyle Bradish is Back! 12:48 Nathan Eovaldi: Season Likely Over with Rotator Cuff Strain 21:17 Randy Rodriguez Placed on IL w/Elbow Sprain 23:55 How Swing Decisions & Shapes May Be Influenced by Early Information 35:34 A Study About Hitting That Informs Pitching Plans 44:40 How Many Teams Are Ahead On This? 57:08 Say Something Nice.... 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: Eno Sarris & Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26

Eno and DVR discuss Cal Raleigh's latest feat -- a 50-homer season -- as he continues to chase down Ken Griffey Jr.'s franchise-record for home runs in a season and Mickey Mantle's (!) record for most home runs by a switch-hitter in MLB history. Plus, they discuss candidates for Reliever of the Year in 2025 before the award joins the BBWAA slate in 2026, they also draft (likely) non-playoff teams this season with the best chance of reaching the playoffs a year from now, and they continue looking ahead by discussing a few surprises from Rob DiPietro's 2026 Meatball Draft. Rundown 1:23 Cal Raleigh Reaches 50-Homer Milestone 5:56 Reliever of the Year Candidates; Official Award Coming in 2026 12:17 (Likely) Non-Playoff Teams in 2025 w/Best Chance in 2026 24:23 DVR Torn Between the Twins and Guardians for Next Season 32:39 Rob DiPietro's 2026 Meatball Draft! 36:50 Eno's Trust in a Mookie Betts Rebound 45:16 Ozzie Albies Slides Outside the Top 150 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.

Aug 25

Eno and DVR discuss Zack Wheeler's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome diagnosis and the lengthy timetable for his recovery, Aaron Nola's return to the Phillies' rotation, an eight-year extension for Samuel Basallo and whether that will prompt the Orioles to trade Adley Rutschman this winter. Plus, Eno shares a few interesting takeaways from this year's Saberseminar in Chicago, and they examine a new offering from Shane Bieber, who pitched well in his first start back from the IL for the Blue Jays. Rundown 1:30 Zack Wheeler: Diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome 8:40 Aaron Nola: Sharp in Second Start Back from IL 12:27 Samuel Basallo's Eight-Year Extension w/Orioles 21:32 Yordan Alvarez: Scheduled to Return to Tuesday 24:39 Eno's Pitching Mechanics: Side View 28:50 Saberseminar Takeaways 34:33 Wind Applied Metrics & A Ridiculous Homer 43:56 Pitchers Forcing Bad Swing Decisions 51:13 Shane Bieber Is Back with a Kick-Change 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22

Eno and DVR answer several mailbag questions covering the turnaround of Gavin Williams and the recent struggles of Spencer Strider before examining several options to consider this weekend as pickups on the waiver wire from shallow-league options (Bryce Miller, Cam Schlittler) to two-start pitchers for the upcoming week and the recently-promoted Parker Messick in Cleveland. Rundown 4:40 Making Sense of Gavin Williams' Progression in 2025 11:52 Chandler Simpson & Building Rosters with Similar Players 19:43 Buying Chris Paddack & Charlie Morton Sticking in the Tigers' Rotation? 22:12 Dropping Spencer Strider in Redraft Leagues? 27:29 Pitchers to Consider on the Waiver Wire This Weekend 36:19 Cam Schlittler's Move Into Shallow Leagues 43:09 The Search for Long-Term Closers in Baltimore & Oakland 49:05 Hitters to Consider: Daylen Lile, Wenceel Pérez & a Luke Keaschall Toss-Up 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.

Aug 21

Eno and DVR discuss an early exit for Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night and consider how his workload on the mound might be handled in 2026, and Zach Neto's long-term outlook as a player showing 30-homer, 30-steal skills. Plus, they consider the benefits of MLB's plan to expand to 32 teams, and Stephen Nesbitt's well-designed realignment that would actually preserve the American and National Leagues. They also look at the massive step forward from Maikel Garcia as the Royals are hanging around the American League Wild Card race as September draws closer. Rundown 1:00 Shohei Ohtani Leaves Early with Thigh Bruise; Ohtani Pitching Outlook for 2026 9:19 Zach Neto: X-Rays Negative, Long-Term Outlook on the Strength of 2025 Growth? 18:00 The Big Plan: MLB's Next Round of Expansion & Realignment 26:24 The Nesbitt Plan: Realignment Proposal Stephen's Story ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6560635 36:13 The Royals Are Hanging Around 42:53 Pitching Development in Kansas City 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.

Aug 20

Eno and Jed discuss Bubba Chandler finally getting called up, whether Aaron Judge and Boone are on the same page about his injury, what is going on with Ketel Marte and the D-backs, the current state of the Orioles, and what to expect from some of the recently promoted prospects in Baltimore. Rundown 2:50 Bubba Chandler Finally Gets Called Up 7:15 Are Aaron Judge & Aaron Boone on the Same Page? 11:35 Jacob deGrom’s Next Start to Be Skipped Due to Fatigue 16:35 Is Ketel Marte Getting Shade in Arizona, or Is It a Misunderstanding? 22:10 Jed's Experience in Player’s Only Meetings 32:12 The Current State of the Orioles 37:45 Samuel Basallo Could be the Real Deal 47:00 What to Expect from Dylan Beavers 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 Host: Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19

Eno and DVR discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, the almost certain impact of injuries on the summer struggles of Kyle Tucker, and Jordan Westburg's steady skills around trips to the IL in his second full season with the Orioles.Plus, Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the Mets' recent woes, the questions the team will try to answer between now and October, another injury hurdle for Francisco Alvarez, and the future of Pete Alonso with the organization. Rundown 1:03 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dealing w/Hamstring Injury 5:45 Kyle Tucker: Getting Days Off Due to Slump 14:07 Jordan Westburg: Left Early w/Right Ankle Discomfort 18:07 Tim Britton Joins the Show! 23:18 Struggles of the Current Mets Starters 30:09 Francisco Alvarez to the IL with Right Thumb Injury 36:17 Solving the Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio Problem 40:07 Re-Assessing Pete Alonso's Free-Agent Market 46:00 Are the Mets Still Playoff-Bound in 2025? 47:47 Parker Messick Gets the Call 51:43 Colson Montgomery's Early Exit, Long-Term Outlook Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Tim on Bluesky: @timbritton.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 Guest: Tim Britton Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19

Eno and DVR discuss a serious health situation for Zack Wheeler, who had surgery to address a blood clot near his right shoulder. Plus, the wear-and-tear injuries pick up as the calendar reaches the second-half of August as Jackson Merrill is dealing with an ankle issue, Max Muncy returns to the IL, and Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with an oblique injury. Rundown 2:32 A Scary Health Situation for Zack Wheeler 3:56 Samuel Basallo Gets the Call 6:41 Jackson Merrill: Slowed by Ankle Injury 10:28 Max Muncy Goes Back to the IL w/Oblique Injury 13:46 Kyle Stowers & Added Risk for High-End Bat Speed? 19:17 Cade Horton and Future Strikeout Rate Growth 30:58 What's Going On with Second-Half Kyle Manzardo? 36:54 Where the Money Went: Nolan McLean's Debut, Braxton Ashcraft Stretches Out & A Change for Brandon Young 55:37 Jonah Tong's Triple-A Debut & Other News & Notes 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.

Aug 15

Tough Starting Pitcher Rankings for the Rest of 2025 Eno and DVR wish FanGraphs a Happy 20th Birthday and discuss several tough rankings from Eno's final list for the 2025 season including Logan Webb, Dylan Cease, Shohei Ohtani, and Chase Burns, along with the surprising lefties -- Andrew Abbott, Jacob Lopez, and Trevor Rogers -- as the stretch run approaches. They also look at a few intriguing names on the waiver this weekend including the recently-promoted Owen Caissie, and Nolan McLean ahead of his MLB debut against the Mariners on Saturday.Plus, Niv Shah joins the show to discuss late-season ottoneu strategy with players unlikely to be kept and how to approach trading with loans versus dropping a player in hopes of a cascading effect that puts other interesting players onto waivers, and our Senior Hot Correspondent ranks the eight Taste of the Majors hot dogs from the season so far ($) Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6549810 Rundown 4:12 Updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Pablo López & Michael King 10:30 Padres-Dodgers & Great Weekend Series On Tap 21:09 Logan Webb: A Tough Rank Up Top? 25:22 Dylan Cease's Rebound & Cade Horton's Surge 31:50 Shohei Ohtani's Workload Increasing to Win Eligibility Levels 35:55 Chase Burns' Late-Season Limitations 40:40 Owen Caissie's Promotion & Playing Time Outlook 43:49 Nolan McLean Headed to the Mets' Rotation 48:18 Forrest Whitley is Pitching Well at Triple-A 53:07 LODEM Kings as Tough Rankings Too 55:02 Talking Keeper Trade/Drop Strategy w/Niv Shah 1:09:27 Taste of the Majors: Power Rankings in Mid-August Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 14

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the battle atop the AL West before examining the Phillies' case for the 'Best Team in Baseball' crown thanks to excellent starting pitching at the continued improvement of Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber putting up career-best numbers in his age-32 season. Plus, they look at four intriguing starting pitchers getting a late-season opportunity. Rundown 1:12 A Look at the AL West as Josh Hader Gets a Second Opinion & Yordan Alvarez Inches Toward a Return 7:01 Dylan Crews is Back; Nathaniel Lowe DFA'd by the Nationals 11:38 The Phillies' Case for 'Best Team in Baseball' 16:43 Cristopher Sánchez's Rise to Ace-Level Performance 29:59 Kyle Schwarber's Career-Year at Age-32 (How I'd Pitch This Guy) 40:18 Injuries Keeping the Gap Between Teams Around the League Smaller? 50:14 Nerding Out: Four Starting Pitchers We're Intrigued By 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.

Aug 13

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Red Sox's 'quiet' ascent to the second-place spot in the AL East on the strength of a lineup that is tied for fifth in wOBA and wonder if the pitching is deep enough to make the team dangerous if they reach the playoffs. Plus, they discuss how players change over the course of the season, and a round of injury news items including a follow-up on Astros closer Josh Hader. Rundown 1:05 Assessing the Red Sox in mid-August 9:15 Is the Current Success of the Pitching Staff Successful? 12:53 An Improving Bullpen, Not Without Questions 15:55 Dustin May & The Importance of Fastball Mix 23:09 How Do They Stack Up Against the Blue Jays? 30:13 How Players Change Over the Course of the Season? 40:05 How Does Velocity Hold Up When Fatigue Sets In? 45:18 'First-Half' and 'Second-Half' Players 53:18 Other News & Notes: Adolis García, Félix Bautista, Zach Eflin & Miguel Vargas 1:00:43 The A's Young Pitching is Intriguing, Will It Work in Sacramento? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12

Eno and DVR discuss the Astros' bullpen as Josh Hader is slowed by a shoulder injury, the return of Cristian Javier to the rotation, plus on the first installment of 'The Checklist', they discuss the seasons of Ben Rice, Bo Bichette and Geraldo Perdomo. Cody Stavenhagen joins the program to discuss the Tigers, whose underwhelming additions at the Trade Deadline may come into question without a deep run in October. Rundown 1:05 Josh Hader: Sent for Imaging Due to Shoulder Soreness 4:54 Cristian Javier: Shows New Sinker in Return to Rotation 10:08 Shane McClanahan: Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery 13:57 Ben Rice: Increasing Time Behind the Plate 23:31 Bo Bichette: Buying the 2025 Rebound? 27:08 Geraldo Perdomo: A Top-25 Hitter in 2025 30:42 Cody Stavenhagen Joins the Show to Talk Tigers! 35:16 Understanding Riley Greene's Mid-Summer Slump 40:42 A Deeper Lineup for This Year's Tigers? 45:21 An Underwhelming Trade Deadline 55:45 The Lack of Consistency with the Bats Despite a Higher Floor 1:02:06 A Very Strong System Capable of Bringing Long-Term Success Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Cody on Bluesky: @codystavenhagen.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 Guest: Cody Stavenhagen Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11

Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming return of Hunter Greene for a critical juncture in the schedule, and if the Reds might have found an undervalued group of pitchers despite the tendencies of Great American Ball Park. Plus, they look at James Wood's recent slump and the potential impact on his 2026 value, Jo Adell's career-year, and the bloated ratios of Griffin Jax despite great underlying numbers before recapping where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend. Rundown 1:31 Hunter Greene: Expected to Return on Wednesday 11:05 Michael King: A Two-Inning Outing in Weekend Return 13:07 Chris Sale: Rehab Start Coming Tuesday; Hurston Waldrep Changes 17:27 James Wood’s Recent Slump, 2026 Outlook 26:01 A Decision to Pinch-Hit for PCA Against JoJo Romero 31:53 Expecting Regression from Jeremy Peña After Career-Year? 34:18 Time to Believe in Jo Adell, Now and Forever? 37:56 Making Sense of Griffin Jax’s 2025 Struggles 43:24 Where the Money Went: Luis Gil, Cade Cavalli, and Jakob Marsee’s Speed Ceiling 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.

Aug 8

Eno and DVR discuss the surprising speed contributions from Josh Naylor that have helped make him a top-20 hitter in fantasy baseball leagues this season, Cade Cavalli's improved arsenal in his return to the Nationals' rotation, and several players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to discuss the 'Oakland Dog', Jakob Marsee's surging roster rates, Carson Benge picking up a lot of steam thanks to an excellent start to his time at Double-A, and thinking about what can go right for Warming Bernabel as a 23-year-old getting an opportunity to play regularly at Coors Field. Rundown 2:40 Josh Naylor's Early Exit, Surprising Speed Surge 9:05 Cade Cavalli's Stuff Improves Post Tommy John Surgery 14:45 Is Luke Keaschall the Next Jose Altuve? 23:19 Other Hitters of Interest: Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus, Jesús Sánchez (Shallow League Appeal) 35:34 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! 45:40 Jakob Marsee Roster Rates Continue to Rise 55:05 Warming Up to Warming Bernabel 59:55 Pitchers of Interest: Nestor Cortes, Joey Wentz, Riley O'Brien and Cristian Javier Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss history on tap this weekend when Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game, the return of Michael King (and potential adjustments for JP Sears in the Padres' organization), the ways in which hitters can make life difficult on opposing pitchers, the struggles of relievers in new roles and on new clubs since the Trade Deadline, and Eno's attempt to sort out which team has the best bullpen in baseball. Rundown 0:51 Jen Pawol: First Woman to Umpire in MLB Regular Season 2:30 Michael King: Returning Saturday; Potential Adjustments for JP Sears 7:57 Gavin Williams: Takes No-Hit Bid Into the Ninth Inning on Wednesday 10:32 Which Division Is the Toughest on Pitchers in 2025? 17:10 What Makes a Pitcher's Job More Difficult? 26:08 WAR Surfing in Evaluating Pitchers (and Cy Young Award candidates) 31:06 Making Sense of Reliever Struggles Since the Trade Deadline 38:17 Chase Rates Jump in the Ninth Inning?! 43:28 Eno's Look at the Best Bullpens in Baseball 53:34 Devin Williams' Chase Contact Rate Spike (Q from Bitcloud) 1:01:48 George Kirby v. Joe Ryan in Long-Term Situations (Q from Sierra Six) 1:08:47 Shane Baz's Slider Changes (Q from Thiago Splitchange) 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.

Aug 6

Eno returns to discuss a contract extension for Roman Anthony and to help determine if the Yankees' defensive shortcomings are as bad as the internet might lead you to believe. Plus, DVR talks Brewers with Vinny Rottino of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. What has helped propel the Brewers to the best record in baseball during the first week of August? Rundown 2:03 Roman Anthony: Agrees to Eight-Year, $130M Extension 12:20 Aaron Judge is Back; the Yankees Are Still Spiraling 18:32 The Sloppy Mistakes That We Notice 29:00 Vinny Rottino Joins the Show to Talk Brewers 32:15 Jacob Misiorowski's Adjustments Since Spring Training 35:53 Brandon Woodruff's Impressive Return From Shoulder Surgery 41:46 Quinn Priester's Ascent in the Brewers' Rotation 46:34 Andrew Vaughn's Turnaround in Milwaukee 50:03 Brice Turang's Long-Term Power Potential 54:45 Jackson Chourio in Year 2 57:45 Sal Frelick Flying Under the Radar Outside of Milwaukee 1:00:37 The Glue Guys & An Organization In Sync? 1:08:53 Grayson Rodriguez: Elbow Debridement Surgery 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 Guest: Vinny Rottino Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5

DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn for an Under the Radar reunion! The trio discusses the differences between the Dodgers' push for an elite rotation compared to the Padres' push for an elite bullpen, the Marlins effectively playing spoiler throughout the middle-third of the season, growing concern about the Yankees amidst a recent slide, a split on Spencer Jones' long-term outlook, and the Twins' production team magnanimous share of Jhoan Duran's entrance following his trade to Philly. Rundown 0:57 The UTR Reunion Begins 4:13 Padres/Dodgers - Different Approaches to Building Out Pitching 9:00 Nando Guy Deep Cut: JP Sears Gets Fresh Start in San Diego 13:57 'Baltimore lineup finally....' 22:15 A Mailbag Question About Body Language (from: KigaKoyata) 27:18 'Marlins being bosses.' 31:39 'Yankees might be screwed.' (related to previous topic) 40:00 Is This a Good Trade that Nando Passed On? 49:55: 'Arte Moreno going for it.' (This isn't really going for it, is it?) 56:38 Scherzer 1:00:17 Philly's Jhoan Duran walk out. 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 Host: Derek VanRiper With: Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4

DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler of FTN Fantasy to discuss Austin Riley's return to the IL, Jacob Misiorowski's quick trip to the IL, Max Muncy's upcoming return, and the bizarre season of Tommy Edman before sharing some of the adjustments they make for the final two months of the season. Plus, they look back at where the money was spent this weekend on the waiver wire, and uncooperative weather for the Speedway Classic at Bristol. Rundown 1:16 Austin Riley's Return to the IL 6:12 Jacob Misiorowski to the IL w/Tibia Contusion 10:40 Tommy Edman, Max Muncy, Blake Snell & a Blake Treinen Wobble 19:12 Tactical Adjustments for the Fantasy Baseball Stretch Run 28:46 Where the Money Went: Warming Up to Jakob Marsee? 40:15 Will the O's Let Coby Mayo Play Every Day Here on Out? 52:05 The Speedway Classic Draws a 'Fyre Festival' Comp 58:09 Rehab Assignment Updates: Shane Bieber & Michael King Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Vlad on Bluesky: @rotogut.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Vlad Sedler Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1

Eno and DVR discuss the fallout from this year's Trade Deadline and focus on several winners and losers with fresh opportunities on the teams that moved players with established roles. Rundown 1:42 Ronald Acuña Jr.: Grade 1 Calf Strain 8:03 Jackson Chourio: Headed to the IL 11:55 Jonathan Aranda's Wrist Injury; Future Outlook 18:36 Bullpen Battle: The League's Top-Three Relief Units? 23:32 Saves Up for Grabs 36:34 Which Role Will Jack Perkins Land In? 42:51 Big Winners Among Hitters 1:01:54 Show Business 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.

Aug 1

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss all of the happenings leading into the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline including the Padres' huge deal with the A's to land Mason Miller, trades that sent elite relievers to the Phillies (Jhoan Duran), Mets (Ryan Helsley) and Yankees (David Bednar), the Astros' reunion with Carlos Correa within a flurry of upgrades, Eugenio Suárez's move to Seattle, Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays, and much more. Rundown 0:45 A.J. Preller Wreaks Havoc (Again) at the Trade Deadline 1:54 Mason Miller (and JP Sears) to the Padres 14:04 Jhoan Duran to the Phillies for Mick Abel & Eduardo Tait 19:12 The Mets Get Two Bullpen Upgrades (Ryan Helsey & Tyler Rogers) 24:32 Shane Bieber to the Blue Jays, Expectations Post-Injury? 30:08 Carlos Correa Goes Back to Houston as the Astros Make Several Moves 36:30 Ke'Bryan Hayes & the Reds' Upgrades 43:09 Eugenio Suárez: Lands in Seattle for Reasonable Three-Player Return 53:21 Ryan McMahon and David Bednar Lead the Yankees' Haul 59:14 Taylor Rogers & The Cubs' Moves 1:06:51 The Minnesota Bullpen Gets Cleaned Out 1:16:02 The Royals Make a Few Additions 1:21:55 The Twins Get Away From a Large Share of the Carlos Correa Deal 1:31:57 Late Deals & Small Swaps Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Cubs' decision to extend President of Baseball Operations Jed Hoyer earlier this week, trend at the Trade Deadline from the past 25 years thanks to the research of the great Cespedes BBQ Crew, a few traded they would like to see, the surging Reds' deadline outlook, and what Guardians fans might look forward to amidst a disappointing 2025 season. Rundown 1:26 Jed Hoyer Extended as Cubs President of Baseball Operations 11:20 Isaac Paredes' Hamstring Injury Worse Than Expected 17:56 Eno Seeks Upgrades for Phillies 21:30 Trade Deadline Trends From the Last 25 Years 28:44 Jed Finds a Catcher Upgrade for the Padres 36:16 The Reds Are Heating Up at a Great Time 48:02 Baseball at Bristol; Alternative Venues You'd Like to Play In 54:03 What Do Guardians Fans Have to Look Forward to? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 29

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.

Jul 28

Eno and DVR discuss Emmanuel Clase's placement on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave through August 31st as MLB's sports betting probe continues. Plus, Ryan McMahon to the Yankees, a flexor strain for Aaron Judge, and a four-homer night from Nick Kurtz to kick off the weekend. Rundown 0:57 Emmanuel Clase Placed on Non-Disciplinary Paid Administrative Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investigation 10:33 Ryan McMahon Traded to the Yankees 16:04 Aaron Judge to the IL w/Flexor Strain 20:05 Seth Lugo Signs Extension w/Royals 27:18 Nick Kurtz's Four-Homer Game 32:52 Where the Money Went: Blake Treinen's Return 36:08 Intrigued by Troy Melton? 50:11 A Matt Shaw Comp From Eno 52:34 Rob Manfred Visits the Phillies' Clubhouse 59:06 Thomas White and Trey Yeasavage Are Cooking at Double-A 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.

Jul 25

Eno and DVR discuss the Mariners' addition of Josh Naylor via trade with the D-backs as the Seattle lineup gets another quality bat while reducing its swing-and-miss, and Taj Bradley's long-term outlook after a demotion to Triple-A.Plus, they discuss a few players to consider for keeper and dynasty leagues as fantasy trade deadlines approach -- including Roki Sasaki and Spencer Jones -- closer options for the O's as they trade relievers *and* have Félix Bautista on the IL, and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent checks into discuss 2025 draftees as ottoneu free agents, and the 'Cincinnati Dog' from Nats Park. Rundown 2:50 Josh Naylor to the Mariners 13:03 Opportunities in Arizona; Finally Jordan Lawlar Time (Once Healthy)? 16:14 Taj Bradley to Triple-A & Long-Term Outlook w/Rays 23:37 Roki Sasaki as a Fantasy Trade Target? 28:04 Spencer Jones' Big-Time Power, Whiff Concerns 33:25 Dynasty Value of Surprising Breakout Quinn Priester 38:25 Getting Ahead of New Closers Before the Trade Deadline 49:08 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (2025 draftees in ottoneu) 1:03:11 The Cincinnati Dog: A Rare 'Taste of the Majors' Miss Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss traits that can make pitchers streaky -- beyond having below average command -- and a few surprisingly stable pitchers. Plus, they discuss training and working back from injuries, before the sixth 2025 installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'. Rundown 1:38 What Causes Streakiness in Pitchers? 10:00 Pitching Through Injuries a Frequent Culprit? 16:09 Justin Verlander's Lack of Seam-Shifted Offerings 22:18 Sandy Alcantara's Surprising Stability in 2023 (Pre-Surgery) 27:51 How Should Pitchers Work Back From Injuries? 40:22: The Importance of 'Breaks' & Deceleration 47:09 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Season Series Entering This Episode: Trevor 5, Eno 0) 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.

Jul 23

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few news and notes including two injury updates from the Rays, Austin Riley's delayed return from an abdominal injury, and a very rare day off for Bobby Witt Jr. before exploring productive players with extremely high chase rates (O-swing%) including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Jackson Chourio, and how that trait tends to age by examining the paths of Luis Robert Jr. and Javier Báez. Rundown 1:07 Brandon Lowe to the IL & a Setback for Shane McClanahan 4:00 Austin Riley's Delayed Return from the IL 7:42 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Rare Day Off 11:23 It Doesn't Age Well, but Maybe Chasing A Lot Isn't Always Bad? 14:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong & Chasing Relative to Swinging In Zone 21:26 A Case for Missing More Often Outside the Zone? 24:24 Learning From Javier Báez and Luis Robert Jr. 32:37 Ceddanne Rafaela's In-Zone Adjustment 37:49 Chasing A Lot Adds Pressure on Pitches You Should Hit 45:04 So, Would You Trade for Luis Robert Jr.? 51:16 Relaying Info From the Basepaths (Saturday in Atlanta) 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the Dodgers' recent slide and DVR's increasing concern about Mookie Betts' lost power in 2025 on the heels of a spring illness that caused him to lose 20-plus pounds. Plus, they examine the Blue Jays' position atop the AL East and their need for an impact starting pitcher as they look for summer upgrades, and a few takeaways from Eno and DVR's Trade Value lists from the Crowdsourced Trade Value tool at FanGraphs ( https://www.fangraphs.com/tools/crowdsourced-trade-value ). Rundown 1:29 What Are the Dodgers Actually Worried About? 2:50 Mookie Betts' Missing Pop 11:53 Slumps Are Just a Symptom of a Long Season 18:59 Projecting Record Based on Reactions, the Giants Would be the Rockies 20:11 Do You Buy the Blue Jays as AL East Winners, World Series Contender? 37:08 FanGraphs' Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool 49:55 What Really Happened at Tiger Stadium on July 16, 1995? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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 & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21

Eno is back from Germany and he rejoins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including an IL stint for Isaac Paredes, an intriguing pitcher in Texas, the inconsistency of Jesús Luzardo and the idea of a 'streaky' pitcher, Jorge Polanco's massive strikeout rate improvement, and intriguing waiver-wire targets from the first weekend after the All-Star break. Rundown 0:00 Intro Starts 6:11 Another Position Player Injury for the Astros 11:34 An Intriguing Starting Pitcher Waiting in the Wings for the Rangers? 18:40 Jesús Luzardo: A Deep Dive 27:12 How Did Jorge Polanco Cut His Strikeout Rate This Much? 34:50 Criteria to Consider for Decisions Between Very Similar Players 44:53 Where the Money Went: Luke Keaschall and a Potential Crowd in Minnesota, This Weekend's Waiver Wire Pickups 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.

Jul 18

DVR is joined by Clay Link, RotoWire's Senior MLB Editor to discuss takeaways from the season so far and a few potential weekend waiver-wire targets. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah is back to talk trad and considerations in ottoneu and keeper leagues, before a brief foray into 'not dogs'. Rundown 2:44 Takeaways From the 2025 Season So Far 7:55 News & Notes: Connor Norby, Shane Bieber & Dane Dunning 20:34 One Pitcher You're Banking on for Second-Half Rebound 27:51 Top 10 Position Players So Far (FanGraphs Player Rater) 34:56 Zebby Matthews: Progressing in Rehab Assignment 38:25 Andrew Painter: Still a Good Redraft Stash? 41:57 Players You Like Despite Shaky Projections 45:30 Angel Martínez: Significant Role in Cleveland 50:07 Yanquiel Fernández: Enough PT for Deep Leagues? 56:51 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show! 57:21 Trading Away Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues 1:23:01 'Not Dogs' Hot Dog Bowls, and Half Smokes? Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guests: Clay Link & Niv Shah Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17

DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to discuss All-Star Week festivities -- including Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win, a swing-off that delivered on a big stage, and a stunning visual tribute to Hank Aaron that missed a critically important detail. Plus, they look at several second-half storylines including the Red Sox's shift back toward Trade Deadline buyers despite trading Rafael Devers to the Giants in June, teams with a short window to change their Deadline plans, and a few potential risers and fallers over the course of the second half. Rundown 1:16 Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win 4:32 The All-Star Game 'Swing-Off' Delivered 11:25 A Stunning Hank Aaron Tribute Missing a Critically Important Detail Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, as called by Vin Scully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ 17:55 Red Sox and Giants' Trade Deadline Plans 27:28 Pick 1 to Make the Playoffs: Padres, Red Sox & Giants 31:35 One Team Under 20% Playoff Odds (per FanGraphs) That You See Rallying Back 38:22 Wondering About the Tigers' Deadline Approach 43:21 Will the Astros Maintain Their AL West Lead as Injuries Mount? 47:45 Hitter's Season Most Likely To Turn Around 54:43 Unsustainable Levels From Excellent First Half Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR .bsky.social Follow Stephen on Bluesky: @stephenjnesbitt.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guest: Stephen Nesbitt Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16

DVR is joined by Keith Law to discuss a few takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft including Eli Willits as the Nationals' choice with the first overall pick, the entirely unsurprising selection of Ethan Holliday by the Rockies, the Angels' decision to take Tyler Bremner over Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold at No. 2, intriguing risk-reward gambles from Day 1, and much more. Rundown 3:17 Eli Willits Goes to the Nationals at 1.1 & Decisions Thereafter 9:15 Fast Tracks for Several First-Round Pitchers? 13:59 Seth Hernandez to the Pirates, Elevated Risk with HS Pitching 17:59 Pitchers More Likely to Choose College Thanks to NIL Opportunities? 21:37 The Angels Select Tyler Bremner w/Second Pick 26:47 Aiva Arquette Lands in Miami 33:19 Liam Doyle to the Cardinals; Pitching Changes On Tap in St. Louis 38:22 Billy Carlson and the White Sox's Bet on Developing a Better Hit Tool 48:01 Are High School Hitters Getting Better? (Maybe a Lot Better) 53:18 Kruz Schoolcraft and Intriguing Risk-Reward Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guests: Keith Law Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11

DVR is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ to discuss First Pitch Arizona 2025 (Nov. 6th-9th), long-term targets to stash, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah checks in with a report from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where Sumo Dog comes through with a contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'. Rundown 3:14 First Pitch Arizona Registrations are Open! https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2025 7:18 Brice Matthews Gets the Call to Houston 11:43 Updates: Hunter Greene, Cole Ragans & Blake Snell 17:02 Stashing Samuel Basallo in Redraft Leagues? 20:47 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Cam Schlittler v. Emmet Sheehan 23:22 Other Pitchers You're Stashing Now in Long-Term Formats 32:59 Hitters to Stash in Long-Term Formats 37:09 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Tyler Freeman v. Colt Keith 40:37 Waiver-Wire Bats to Consider 54:50 Mailbag: Which Post-TJS Pitchers Do You Target? 1:01:54 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show! 1:11:57 2025 MLB Draft Class Availability in Ottoneu Leagues 1:17:59 Starting an Ottoneu League During the All-Star Break 1:21:50 Sumo Dog at T-Mobile Park A Contender for 'Best Dog of the Season' 1:26:45 'The Seattle Dog' Not As Pictured Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Ryan on Bluesky: @ryanbloomfield.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guests: Ryan Bloomfield & Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 10

DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break. Rundown 1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal? 5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut 9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday 11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning 23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments 28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed? 35:30 The Search for Future Closers 50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA Differences Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9

DVR and Jed discuss Patrick Bailey's improbable inside-the-park walk-off homer against the Phillies, and Manny Machado's path to 3,000 hits after he reached 2,000 earlier this week, before digging into five underperforming hitters (all under 26) in search of rebounds in the second half or beyond. Rundown 0:50 An Unusual Finish in San Francisco 4:15 Manny Machado's Path to 3,000 Hits 10:25 JJ Wetherholt & Moving Defensively 16:06 Royce Lewis' 2025 Struggles Due to Injury? 23:39 Jordan Walker: What's Behind Rising K%? 31:40 Michael Harris II: Contact Quality Dip 40:59 Oneil Cruz: Massive Second Half On Tap? 46:14 Francisco Alvarez: Caught Between Approaches? 53:18 Does the All-Star Game Need a Tweak? 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 Host: Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8

DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of financial misconduct. Rundown 1:44 Stories of First-Time All-Stars & Starters 7:03 Does Cal Raleigh Pass the "Neighbor Test"? 14:19 Shane Smith: Second Rule 5 Pick to Make ASG in Draft Year 18:11 Kyle Stowers & A Late Breakout Britt's Story ($) about Stowers' adjustments: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478490 28:24 MacKenzie Gore and Questions About Patience for the New Front Office in D.C. 42:11 MLBPA Investigating Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Agent Yasser Mendez Britt's Story ($) about the allegations: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478358 Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7

Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend. Rundown 2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to the Brewers' Rotation 11:14 Corbin Carroll is Back 14:48 Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery 21:38 Colson Montgomery Promoted by White Sox 28:57 Drew Rasmussen's Mid-Summer Role Tweak for Innings Management 33:20 Nats Fire Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez 47:23 Mailbag: Team Quality & Save Opportunities 52:45 Where the Money Went: This Weekend's Waiver Wire Pickups 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.

Jul 3

Eno and DVR discuss the 3,000-strikeout milestone for Clayton Kershaw, injuries to Max Muncy and Spencer Schwellenbach, a demotion for Josh Jung, and an opportunity for Colby Thomas with the A's. Plus, they dig into weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend. Rundown 1:29 3,000 Strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw 5:55 Who Else Will Reach The 3,000-Strikeout Milestone? 10:04 Max Muncy's Early Exit w/Knee Injury 12:48 Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL w/Elbow Fracture 22:07 Josh Jung to Triple-A, A DVR Miss 27:16 Luis Ortiz: On Paid Leave During Gambling Probe 32:15 Colby Thomas: Nothing Left to Prove at Triple-A? 40:50 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (The Texas Dog delivers at Nats Park, and Six Picks strategy talk) 1:04:05 Otto Lopez's Push to Shallow League Utility 1:13:55 Hayden Birdsong's 2025 Struggles Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season. Rundown 1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston 10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades 20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central 36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East 47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1

Eno and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the National League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Phillies, Cubs, and Dodgers with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they check in on the Nats' rebuild, where the return in the Juan Soto trade hasn't been supplemented with enough to push the club into playoff contention. Rundown 1:07 The Phillies Atop the East; Will They Stay There? 15:54 The Cubs Attempt to Hold Off the Brewers and Cardinals 29:28 Separation for the Dodgers in the West 39:17 Checking In on the Nationals' Rebuild 46:23 A Surprising Stat From the Nationals (2020-2025) 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.

Jun 30

Eno and DVR discuss an IL stint for Jeremy Peña, a health issue that has forced Ron Washington to step away from managing the Angels for the duration of the 2025 season, and the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker at the age 74. Plus, they take a look at the rolling one-year leaderboard for hitters in hopes of finding long-term trade targets on the struggling side, and a few pleasant surprises, before discussing where the money went with free-agent pickups this week. Rundown 2:49 Jeremy Peña to the IL w/Rib Fracture 4:59 Checking in on the Angels as Ron Washington Steps Down for the Rest of 2025 13:16 Dave Parker Passes Away at Age 74 18:15 One-Year Leaderboard: Struggling Hitters 27:56 Adley Rutschman: A Year Packed w/Injuries 33:55 Top-10 wOBA Surprises: Eugenio Suárez, Cal Raleigh & Brent Rooker 36:05 Riley Greene v. Corbin Carroll; Is Average Undervalued In Many Leagues? 43:57 Mookie Betts: 2024 Injury & 2025 Illness Dragging Production Down 50:04 Where the Money Went: Roster Spackle Galore 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.

Jun 27

Eno and DVR discuss good news for Zach Neto, whose return from shoulder surgery has gone well in the first half of the season, another injury in the Mets' rotation, and a verdict in the Wander Franco case. Plus, they discuss a surprising multi-year move of Globe Life Field into a pitcher-friendly environment, and weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about a few ottoneu trends and a big culinary swing at Progressive Field in Cleveland. Rundown 1:37 Zach Neto: Good News on Follow-Up for Shoulder 5:22 A Potential Long-Term Absence for Griffin Canning 9:24 HBPs Reaching an All-Time High (J-Ram & Vlad Jr. day-to-day) 13:13 A Verdict in the Wander Franco Case 16:39 Globe Life Field Is Changing, Reasons TBD 27:46 Hitters of Interest: A Single-Catcher Shuffle & Joey Ortiz Is Waking Up 38:05 Pitchers of Interest: Charlie Morton Back on the Shallow League Radar? 46:17 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (Jacob Lopez's rising roster rates, Didier Fuentes' long-term appeal, and Wenceel Pérez adds thump) 1:08:48 What Is Happening in Cleveland? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a highly-anticipated matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and the different approaches the two pitchers bring to the table. Plus, they discuss the foundation necessary for a pitcher to become an eventual Cy Young Award contender or future ace, before a collaborative draft of the 2025 rookie starting pitchers. Rundown 0:51 Jacob Misiorowski v. Paul Skenes 4:54 Skenes' Early Career Adjustments, Planning Ahead for Future Velocity Decline? 10:05 Misiorowski's Long-Term Ceiling 14:45 Tarik Skubal and the Multi-Year Path to Elite Levels 22:08 Eno's Criteria for Eventual Aces 32:38 A Collaborative Rookie Starting Pitcher Draft 43:29 Beyond Our Top-Five 57:06 Recapping the Top-15 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.

Jun 25

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Chase Burns' impressive big-league debut against the Yankees, an ugly fan incident in Chicago against D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte, and the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton over Ben Brown in their rotation with the return of Shota Imanaga, before taking a deep dive into the AL playoff picture with a focus on the third Wild Card spots. Rundown 2:55 Chase Burns' Impressive Debut 9:05 Abusive Fan Ejected (and Banned) After Heckling Ketel Marte 14:49 The Cubs Choose Cade Horton over Ben Brown (Optioned to Triple-A) 21:52 Buying the Mariners, Rays, and Jays as AL Wild Cards? 30:51 The Rays Are Surprising (Some of Us) Again 43:24 Team(s) Most Likely to Pass Current Wild Card Holders 49:21 Can the Twins Recover in 2025? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Carroll to the IL as another injury hampers the D-backs, one benefit of choosing to trade away players ahead of the Trade Deadline, the Reds' decision to DFA Jeimer Candelario, and Kenley Jansen's abrupt exit Monday. Plus, the current league leaders in "Combo Meals", James Wood's first full year in the big leagues, Ben Brown's underperformance relative to ERA estimators, and a few trades we would like to see as a birthday present to Eno, courtesy of the Trade Master 3000. Rundown 1:32 Corbin Carroll Headed to IL w/Chip Fracture in Wrist 7:57 Benefits of Deciding to Trade Players Away Early 14:55 Kenley Jansen's Early Exit, Jeimer Candelario DFA'd 17:58 Does Byron Buxton Leads MLB in Combo Meals? 24:54 Ben Brown and Falling Short of Indicators 40:27 Clay Holmes' Rest-of-Season Value, Fade Concerns? 48:04 Trade Master 3000: Jacob deGrom (assuming he would waive his No-Trade clause), Cedric Mullins & Taylor Ward 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.

Jun 23

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend around the league including the announcement that Chase Burns will make his Reds debut Tuesday night against the Yankees. Plus, key injuries to Chris Sale and Adley Rutschman, awaiting MRI results on Corbin Carroll, Francisco Alvarez's demotion to Triple-A, and where the money went with pickups in fantasy baseball leagues over the weekend. Rundown 2:18 Chase Burns to Debut on Tuesday v. Yankees 6:59 Corbin Carroll's Thumb Injury; D-backs' Offense Continues to Roll 12:16 Chris Sale's Fractured Rib Cage; Opportunity for Didier Fuentes 18:29 Adley Rutschman's Absence Through the All-Star Break 20:15 Francisco Alvarez Optioned to Triple-A 27:30 Injury Follow-Ups and Other News 32:08 Moving Quickly Ranking Rookie Pitchers 40:00 Where the Money Went, Brady House's Interesting Approach 53:49 Lingering Concern About Max Scherzer's Thumb? 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.

Jun 20

Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's decision to demote Kristian Campbell to Triple-A, a benches-clearing sequence between the Padres and Dodgers on Thursday hours after the Dodgers denied ICE access to the Dodger Stadium parking lot, and fan ejections during a doubleheader between the Pirates and Tigers, before looking ahead at a few players to consider as waiver-wire pickups this weekend. Rundown 2:43 Kristian Campbell: Headed to Triple-A 11:14 Padres-Dodgers Finds a New Level 17:01 The Bigger Story: Dodgers Deny ICE Access to Stadium Parking Lots 22:37 Multiple Ejections at Comerica During Pirates-Tigers Doubleheader 25:35 Lars Nootbaar and Tough Shallow League Decisions 31:45 Most Added & Dropped Hitters (6.20.25, CBS) 40:21 Parker Meadows' Falling Projections 46:17 Michael Harris II: Projections Holding Up Despite Disappointing First Half 51:51 Jo Adell: Continues to Hold K% Improvement 54:44 Most Added & Dropped Pitchers (6.20.25, CBS) 1:03:29 Essential for Left-Handed Starters to Get Grounders in Houston? 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.

Jun 18

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Cal Raleigh's place atop the home-run leaderboard and what it might take for him to main a pace necessary to take AL MVP Honors away from Aaron Judge before taking a deep dive into the importance of good communication in the wake of the Rafael Devers trade Sunday and recent comments from Nationals manager Davey Martinez. Rundown 1:45 Cal Raleigh Atop MLB's Home-Run Leaderboard 6:36 The Always Difficult Case of a Catcher for MVP 10:29 Tylor Megill to the IL w/UCL Sprain 13:56 Typical Communication to Teams Following a Trade 19:18 Creating a Balanced Relationship Between Front Office and Players 24:59 Why Is There So Much Turnover with Decision-Makers in Boston? 28:26 There Were Baseball Reasons for the Deal 42:28 The Overuse of "Clubhouse Cancer" Labels 56:48 Returning From Tommy John Surgery 1:06:33 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Season Series: Trevor 4, Eno 0) 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.

Jun 17

Eno and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's first outing back in the big leagues after having Tommy John surgery in September of 2023, and the return of Logan Gilbert from a flexor strain, before acknowledging several pitchers who have received very little attention on the show over the course of the season. Rundown 0:41 Shohei Ohtani's First Start on the Mound Since 2023 8:43 Logan Gilbert: 10 Strikeouts in Return from IL 11:26 Carlos Rodón Is Healthy and Pitching Great 17:31 Checking In: DVR's Extreme Risk Pitcher Build 23:05 Robbie Ray & Logan Webb 28:38 Jack Flaherty's Quietly Productive Season 32:30 Is Brayan Bello Unlocking A New Level with His Cutter? 34:12 José Soriano's Underwhelming Results Despite Electric Velo 36:48 What Happened to Bailey Ober? 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.

Jun 16

Andrew Baggarly joins Eno and DVR to discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Rafael Devers to the Giants in a stunning five-player swap Sunday, the Giants' increasing commitment at a group of four position players, and the rising importance of Bryce Eldridge's development as a defender.Plus, Eno shares a few comps for Kyle Harrison, and they wonder how the Red Sox might attempt to reallocate the money they no longer have to pay Devers, before discussing Shohei Ohtani's return to pitching and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend. Rundown 0:28 The Giants Acquire Rafael Devers in Five-Player Deal with Red Sox 0:55 How Much Better Are the Giants w/Devers? 3:04 Have We Overestimated the Difference Between Buster Posey & Farhan Zaidi? 7:02 Becoming Less Risk-Averse 9:56 Other Moves on the Horizon? 14:44 More Importance on Bryce Eldrige's Defensive Development 22:24 Devers' Fit at Oracle Park 29:18 A Step Backward to Hopefully Take a Step Forward? 34:11 Kyle Harrison's Long-Term Outlook 38:10 Shohei Ohtani is Ready to Pitch in Games Again 44:27 Jackson Merrill to the Concussion IL & More Injury Notes 58:54 Where the Money Went: Father's Day Weekend 2025 Edition 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 With: Andrew Baggarly Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13

Eno and DVR discuss the increased drag on the baseball in 2025 and consider the related impact on xStats. Plus, Aaron Civale gets his wish, Jacob Misiorowski shows electric stuff in his big-league debut, and Christian Moore is on his way to Anaheim. Rundown 1:03 Aaron Civale Traded to the White Sox for Andrew Vaughn 7:13 Christian Moore Joins the Halos 13:33 The Impact of Increased Drag on the Ball in 2025 26:50 Weekend Waiver Preview: Hitters of Interest 36:04 Brenton Doyle v. Jo Adell and Other Power-Speed Combo Players 42:26 Connor Norby Has Runway, Can He Turn It Into Shallow League Value? 46:38 Jacob Misiorowski: Electric Stuff in MLB Debut 54:43 Ben Casparius: An Opportunity to Make a Few Starts? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13

Eno and DVR discuss another round of news including Trevor May's induction in the Reading Baseball Hall of Fame, Tommy John surgery for Jackson Jobe, and a rotator cuff injury for Cole Ragans. Plus, they discuss the 'Urgency Index' of Trade Deadline needs, before looking at several hitters they've rarely discussed this season including Jeremy Peña, Hunter Goodman, and Ozzie Albies. Rundown 1:19 Congrats, Trevor! 2:26 Jackson Jobe: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery 10:44 Cole Ragans: Returns to IL w/Rotator Cuff Strain 13:54 Aaron Civale: Requests a Trade Out of Milwaukee 16:26 The 'Urgency Index 1.0' Teams In Need of Impact Starting Pitchers 21:31 Thinking Outside the Box For Another SP on the Trade Market 27:15 Kodai Senga: IL-Bound w/Hamstring Injury 29:46 Listener Submissions: Hitters We've Largely Ignored 47:33 Isaac Paredes: Back to Tapping Into Pull Power 51:28 Ozzie Albies: Where Did the Power Go? 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.

Jun 11

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few injury-related news items including updates on Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller and Justin Martinez, plus a few surprises from The Athletic's (anonymous) 2025 MLB player poll. They also dig into information hitters might be interested in when preparing for a particular series, using Pete Alonso's new approach as inspiration for a theoretical matchup against the Astros. Rundown 1:21 A Rib Cage Stress Reaction for Aaron Nola 4:15 Matt Chapman: Will See Hand Specialist This Week 10:19 The Athletic's 2025 MLB Player Poll ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6406636 23:33 Managers That Players Want to Play For 30:15 What Information Do You Want About Opposing Pitchers? 37:46 A Game Plan for Pete Alonso v. Framber Valdez 47:59 Do Hitters Value Information About Usage Tendencies? 52:27 Hunter Brown and the Value of Two Very Good Fastballs 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10

Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's promotion of Roman Anthony and the future logjam in the outfield once Wilyer Abreu eventually returns from the IL. Plus, the return of Eury Pérez, the Brewers' upcoming promotion of Jacob Misiorowski, and a return trip to the IL for Bryce Miller. Plus, The Athletic's Dennis Lin drops by to discuss the Padres, including the rash of pitching injuries that have impacted the rotation, Xander Bogaerts' lost power, and how A.J. Preller could still find a way to make additions at the Trade Deadline in July. Finally, Eno and DVR take a quick look at the NL Playoff Picture in search of teams that can significantly change their direction in the next seven weeks. Rundown 1:09 Roman Anthony Promoted by Red Sox 13:01 Jacob Misiorowski to Join Brewers on Thursday as Starter 20:06 Eury Pérez: Makes Return From Tommy John Surgery 25:37 Denzel Clarke is Amazing 30:53 Dennis Lin Joins the Show to Talk Padres 47:48 June Check-In: NL Playoff Picture Connecting Buyers & Sellers 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 Guest: Dennis Lin Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 9

Eno and DVR discuss the confirmation that Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery, the impact his absence will have on the D-backs' rotation, the best pitchers in the minors yet to make their MLB debuts, how they approach weekly spending in FAAB leagues, and where the money went over the weekend -- including pickups of Bryce Elder and Michael McGreevy as teams continue to search for viable pitching help. Rundown 1:49 Corbin Burnes Needs Tommy John Surgery 9:03 What's Next for the Diamondbacks? 15:26 Brandon Pfaadt's Low Strikeout Rate & Overall Struggles 21:39 Who Is The Best Pitcher Yet to Debut? 32:33 Other News & Notes: Julio Rodríguez, Kyle Teel, Justin Verlander and LaMonte Wade Jr. 45:19 Managing Budgets Over the Entire Season 54:44 Where the Money Went: Jac, CES, Jo Adell, Bryce Elder & Michael McGreevy 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.

Jun 6

Eno and DVR discuss the recent struggles of Royce Lewis, Jorge Polanco's cool down in May following a torrid start to the season, comps for Parker Meadows now that he's returned from the IL, Ronny Mauricio's path to short-term playing time with Mark Vientos on the IL expectations for Eury Pérez as he returns from Tommy John surgery, and other weekend waiver-wire and roster decisions to consider, before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about two recent 'Taste of the Majors' adventures at Nationals Park. Rundown 2:17 News & Notes: Kyle Tucker, Francisco Lindor, Josh Naylor, Brandon Woodruff, and Shane Bieber 12:48 Hitters of Interest for Jac Caglianone Week 14:39 Royce Lewis & Matt McLain Falling Off Shallow League Rosters 20:09 Parker Meadows Comps From ATC 25:33 Cole Young and Jacob Melton as Deep League Targets? 28:31 Eury Pérez's Upcoming Return & Shallow League Movers 33:59 Lance McCullers: Will Approach With Limited Fastballs Work? 47:57 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show! 1:01:20 A Chicago Hot Dog at Nationals Park Isn't a Chicago Dog At All 1:18:15 Deeper League Pitchers on the Radar Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.com 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.

Jun 5

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a lengthy absence of Pablo López following a Grade 2 teres major strain, and wonder if Chase Burns' arrival in Cincinnati might come earlier than expected with Hunter Greene's return to the IL. Plus, they dig into the regression cases of several starting pitchers -- including the always puzzling Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Casey Mize, and several others. Rundown 0:42 Pablo Lopez: Out 8-12 Weeks 6:18 An Opportunity for David Festa 8:03 Hunter Greene Goes Back on the IL 11:50 Another Attempt to Understand Andrew Abbott's Success 19:29 2025 ERA v. Rest-of-Season Projections (OOPSY/ppERA) 25:43 Nathan Eovaldi's Tendency to Lose Velocity In Season 32:10 The Best Version of Casey Mize We've Seen? 41:02 Tyler Mahle's Low K% Will Become a Problem 44:14 Should You Worry About Jacob deGrom's Last Two Starts? 48:30 Checking In on the Drag on the Baseball 54:58 How Would Dynamic Daily Park Factors Impact Your Game Plan? 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.

Jun 4

Eno, Jed and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Jac Caglianone on Tuesday night, and take a quick stroll down memory lane to remember Jed's debut back on April 15, 2008. Plus, they discuss the diminished stuff from Spencer Strider, Corbin Burnes' second opinion, and Eury Pérez's upcoming return to the Marlins' rotation, before looking at the way in which park factors might not be capturing unique park effects. Rundown 1:23 Jac Caglianone's Debut with the Royals 6:14 Jed's Major League Debut 13:55 Elite Bat Speed Already on Display 20:10 Corbin Burnes Seeks Second Opinion & Expecting Changes From Spencer Strider 29:12 The Giants Shuffle Up a Few Roster Spots 37:37 How Well Do Park Factors Capture Park Effects? 56:24 A Seemingly Unavoidable Collision Leads to an Ejection 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3

Eno is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to talk about a busyyyy weekend of news. A lot of call-ups, injuries and moves this weekend. Also, they talk about where the money went in some of the moves of the weekend. Rundown 4:57- Jac Caglianone called up by KC 9:40- Corbin Burnes is hurt 14:57- Mookie Betts fractures toe 20:54- Varsho & Santander on the IL for Toronto 24:27- Mick Abel is back for Philly 28:15- Eovaldi heads to the IL 35:20- Yordan Álvarez return delayed 43:45- Coby Mayo gets called back up 47:10- Cole Young called up by Seattle 56:05- Possible moves for the Giants? 57:15- Rockies make a move at 1B 58:12- Jobe heads to the IL 1:00:14- Where the Money Went 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: Eno Sarris With: Eric Samulksi Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30

Eno is joined by Geoff Pontes of Baseball America to talk about some of the upcoming prospects to look for soon in the big leagues and some names that are making a push to get into the upcoming Top 100 list. Also, Eno breaks down some of the big news of the day and talks about some Weekend Waiver picks to click. Rundown 1:20- Rays Option Chandler Simpson 2:20- Marlins designate Ronny Simon & Matt Mervis 4:20- Marlins call up Heriberto Hernandez 4:59- AJ Smith Shawver goes on the 60 day IL 5:22- Mike Trout is Back 6:46- Dodgers trade for Alexis Diaz 9:50- Yankees change positions for a few players 12:22- Royals release Hunter Renfroe 12:40- Jordan Lawlar sent down by the D-backs 14:08- Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins us 15:48- Prospects to look out for soon in the big leagues 41:20- Potential Top 100 additions 50:55- Weekend Waivers 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: Eno Sarris With: Geoff Pontes Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 29

Eno & Trevor go on a reliever bonanza and talk everything reliever from the past 4 seasons to the future. They breakdown the best relievers of the past 4 years, some of the guys in the top 30, a few guys who could make the jump soon and a few players to keep an eye on in the future and what pitches make them special. Rundown 1:20- Young Players that might be called up soon 6:12- Tim Anderson DFA'd by the Angels 9:36- Doval moved back to the Giants closer 14;12- Best Relievers in the last 4 years 19:07- Jason Adam breakdown 25:59- Griffin Jax breakdown 28:27- Tanner Scott breakdown 33:46- Jeff Hoffman breakdown 38:36- Graham Ashcroft look ahead 40:38- Jeremiah Estrada look ahead 44:14- Randy Rodriguez look ahead 48:10- Will Vest look ahead 51:00- Relievers to look for in the future & their best pitches 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: Eno Sarris & Trevor May Executive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28

Eno and Jed discuss the big baseball news of the day and they do a big breakdown of some young hitters and their swing paths Rundown Ronel Blanco to have Tommy John Surgery Miguel Amaya out 4-6 weeks with an oblique Bryce Harper hit by pitch in TJ elbow and leaves game Corey Seager is back for Texas, but are the Rangers still in it? Junior Caminero hitter breakdown Noelvi Marte hitter breakdown Chase Meidroth hitter breakdown Andy Pages hitter breakdown Kristian Campbell hitter breakdown Brett Baty hitter breakdown 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: Eno Sarris & Jed Lowrie Executive Producer: Brian Sith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 27

Eno and DVR discuss a few injuries from the long weekend including the potential for an extended absence for Alex Bregman, an opportunity for Marcelo Mayer at third base, Michael King's long-term outlook, and Tarik Skubal's Sunday morning gem in Detroit. Plus, Joshua Rodrigues joins the show to discuss how we might be able to re-think classifying hitters with the recently released swing data from Baseball Savant using a combination of swing traits. Rundown 1:07 Alex Bregman to the IL, Marcelo Mayer Promoted 6:48 Michael King on the IL w/Shoulder Inflammation 11:26 Free Agency Outlook for King 15:29 Tarik Skubal's 'Maddux' Pulls No-Hitter Level Game Score 18:45 A Weekend Full of Statcast Goodness 24:25 Joshua Rodrigues Joins the Show! 26:09 Contact Point Heat Maps 32:37 Grouping Hitters By Three Swing Traits (Bat Speed, Attack Angle, Swing Path Tilt) 35:18 Cluster Rankings by Batted Ball Metrics 45:03 The Challenge of Making Good Bat Path Grades 54:56 Where the Money Went: Late May Edition Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Josh on Bluesky: @jrodrigues39.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.

May 23

Eno and DVR discuss George Kirby's first start back from the IL, Ronald Acuña Jr.'s outlook as he returns from a second ACL tear this weekend, a case for Carson Whisenhunt to get a look in San Francisco, Matt Shaw's viability in shallow leagues, and Denzel Clarke's path to avoiding a platoon in the A's outfield. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah returns with big news at Nationals Park. Rundown 2:16 George Kirby: Back in Action on Thursday; Scouting Report? 7:59 Ronald Acuña Jr.: Returns on Friday against the Padres 12:41 Ronel Blanco Seeks Second Opinion; Astros Rotation Depth Questions Persist 17:44 News & Notes: Lane Thomas, Gleyber Torres, Corey Seager, Jordan Westburg and Justin Verlander 24:57 Matt Shaw: Back on Shallow League Radar? 33:32 Denzel Clarke & Robert Hassell III Get Promoted 38:16 Shane Baz v. Rising Starting Pitchers 44:47 Niv Shah Joins to the Show! 52:06 Most Auctioned, Added & Dropped on ottoneu, last seven days 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the new tools and leaderboards at Baseball Savant offering more public-facing data than ever for bat paths and attack angles. Plus, they talk about the eventual arrival of ABS for regular season games, and their 2025 predictions they want to use a mulligan on. Rundown 1:02 New Toys at Baseball Savant -- Swing Path & Attack Angle Leaderboards 9:12 Looking for Ideal & Unusual Combinations 16:00 Is Swing Path Tilt the Most Difficult Thing to Change? 25:09 Do Flatter Swing Path Hitters Have Higher Floors? 34:40 ABS Getting Closer to Become a Reality in MLB Games Beyond Spring? 52:03 Which 2025 Prediction(s) Do You Want a Mulligan On? Baseball Savant's Swing Path & Attack Angle Leaderboards: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/bat-tracking/swing-path-attack-angle 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 With: Jed Lowrie Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball news including the Orioles' dismissal of manager Brandon Hyde, an 80-game suspension for José Alvarado following a failed PED test, Mick Able's impressive debut, the upcoming return of Matt Shaw, and where the money went this weekend in fantasy baseball leagues. Rundown 4:52 Brandon Hyde: Fired by Orioles 12:21 José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test 17:10 Mick Abel Impresses in Debut 21:00 Hayden Wesneski to Undergo Tommy John Surgery 26:41 Jared Jones: Will Have Follow-Up with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday 30:09 Other News & Notes: Evan Carter, Spencer Strider & Matt Shaw 33:30 Angels Sweep Dodgers in Freeway Series 38:42 Where the Money Went: Drake Baldwin Earning More Starts, Big Bids on Jordan Romano, and Noah Cameron as a Temporary Solution 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.

May 16

Eno and DVR discuss several news and notes around Major League Baseball including another unfortunate injury for Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa, and potential improvement from the Royals' lineup in the months ahead before discussing 'Rivalry Weekend' and several players on the roster fringes in fantasy baseball leagues. Rundown 0:57 Byron Buxton & Carlos Correa in Concussion Protocol 8:23 Maikel Garcia: Skills Growth *and* First Quarter Heater? 14:12 Spencer Strider: Returning During Nats Series: AJSS Sticking? 21:56 Other News & Notes: Eury Pérez, Tyler Glasnow, Spencer Horwitz, and Carson Palmquist 28:22 Rivalry Weekend: Anything You're Excited About? 37:38 Weekend Waiver Preview 50:20 Hitter Leaderboard: This Weekend's Bats to Consider 54:21 Intriguing Names on the Pitching Front 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.

May 15

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few of the 16 'other' baseball figures reinstated by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred this week including Shoeless Joe Jackson and several members of the 1919 White Sox, and when 'bad' secondary pitches become a problem by looking at six pitchers whose fastballs currently exceed the quality of their breaking and off-speed offerings. Rundown 1:05 The 'Other' 16 Reinstated by Commissioner Rob Manfred 12:50 No, Oyster Burns Wasn't Banned for Life 15:31 When Are 'Bad' Secondaries A Problem? 19:46 Robbie Ray's Limited Arsenal 22:20 An Attempt to Understand Bryan Woo's Success & Splits 33:13 The Andrew Heaney Odyssey 40:05 We're Still Puzzled by Taj Bradley; Is It All Linked to Poor Command? 53:01 Do Ownership Blueprints Come From Ownership's Approach to Other Businesses? Related Reading SABR's Eight Myths Out: https://sabr.org/eight-myths-out Matt Moret on the 'other' 16: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6354320 Zach Buchanan's 2019 Story 'A cold case, not a closed case: The baseball obsessives correcting the record about the 1919 Black Sox Scandal': https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1260436 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.

May 14

Eno and DVR discuss Rob Manfred's decision to reinstate Pete Rose, along with 16 others from Major League Baseball's "Permanently Ineligible List" (more on the 16 others in a future episode). Plus, they discuss IL stints for Corey Seager, Roki Sasaki and Ian Happ, before taking a deep dive into the Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. Rundown 0:41 Rob Manfred Reinstates Pete Rose, 16 Others From MLB's Permanently Ineligible List 9:53 Corey Seager: Back to the IL w/Hamstring Strain 14:14 Roki Sasaki to the IL w/Shoulder Impingement 17:09 Ian to the IL, Moises Ballesteros Promoted by Cubs 24:14 Chandler Rome Joins the Show, Early Impressions of Cam Smith 31:36 Zach Dezenzo Gets an Increased Opportunity 37:50 Slow Starts for Jose Altuve, Christian Walker, and Yainer Diaz 43:17 Changes for Jeremy Peña Behind 25-25 Pace? 48:09 Other Depth Options for Starting Rotation 53:14 Time to Acquire Left-Handed Bat(s)?! Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Chandler on Bluesky: @chandlerrome@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: Chandler Rome Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13

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.

May 12

Eno and DVR discuss the D-backs' decision to recall Jordan Lawlar, Zach Eflin's importance for the Orioles' injury-plagued rotation, and the Rockies' decision to dismiss manager Bud Black, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers (among hitters) in initial 2025 projections v. rest-of-season projections with The BAT X. Rundown 3:33 Jordan Lawlar: Recalled by D-backs; How Does He Fit Right Now? 8:52 Zach Eflin: Returns from the IL 12:59 The Rockies Fire Manager Bud Black 21:55 Projections Movers: Biggest Risers 28:22 Who Has Moved Their Projections Enough to Change Their Role? 34:50 Andrew Vaughn's Projection Has Improved Despite Tough Stretch? 44:26 Projections Movers: Biggest Fallers 52:57 Willy Adames: A Good Buy-Low Candidate? 57:15 Where the Money Went: Cade Horton & Intriguing, Affordable Bats 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.

May 9

Eno and DVR discuss Rafael Devers' rejection of a move to first base and answer a few mailbag questions -- including an intriguing reason the Dodgers' Stuff+ numbers may be lagging in public models -- before examining several waiver-wire options to consider ahead of the weekend. Rundown 4:30 Rafael Devers Rejects a Move to First Base 10:56 The New Pope is a White Sox Fan, 2025 Chances? 13:15 Is Dodgers' Low Stuff+ This Season Just Being Ahead of Public Models? 20:29 Why is David Robertson Still a Free Agent? 22:38 Does Trent Grisham Have Shallow League Appeal? 36:29 A Waiver-Wire Leaderboard for This Weekend's Bats 49:39 Adjusting Age for Players Switching Roles? 53:01 Weekend Pitcher Leaderboard 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' decision to fire manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start and wonder how making a change in that role will can make an impact. Plus, they dig into the slow start for Roki Sasaki and wonder if he can improve his fastball command and make a tweak to his pitch mix on the fly to get better results over the course of his rookie campaign, before drafting struggling starting pitchers and discussing a great piece about Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz from Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs. Rundown 1:10 The Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton 8:54 The Overall Struggles Under Bob Nutting's Ownership 15:44 Injury Follow-Ups: Hunter Greene, Dylan Cease, Corbin Burnes, Yordan Alvarez & William Contreras 18:30 Checking In on Roki Sasaki 24:24 Comps for Roki Sasaki's Fastball 32:49 What's the Role *If* the Dodgers' Rotation Gets Healthier? 36:40 A Four-Round Rebound Pitchers Draft 54:16 A Great Read About Andrés Muñoz' Andrés Muñoz Is an Analytical Blind Spot' by Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/andres-munoz-is-an-analytical-blind-spot/ 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.

May 7

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a brutal day at the office for Ryan Pressly and Chase Meidroth, before looking at the Orioles' sluggish start to 2025 and the rash of injuries that have played a role along the way, as well as the organization's approach to pitching. Plus, they talk about the changes in Seattle where the Mariners have put together a top-five offense to begin the season, and wonder if new philosophies will make that improvement stick all year. Rundown 1:24 Ryan Pressly's Historically Bad Day 13:18 Bouncing Back From a Blunder 19:29 It Actually Happens...A Lot 32:38 Making Sense of a 13-21 Start in Baltimore 40:14 What Would You Have Done Differently? 50:34 The Mariners Have Been a Top-Five Offense 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6

Will Sammon joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Mets' increasing distance from 'LOL Mets' thanks to their continued growth in pitching development throughout the organization. Plus, they discuss the ongoing questions around Brett Baty, Luisangel Acuña's path to lock down the second-base job, and changes to Mark Vientos' approach that haven't paid off yet. Plus, they discuss bloated ratios, Dylan Cease's bad luck to begin 2025, and Jasson Domínugez as a long-term target. Rundown 2:11 Clay Holmes' Excellent Start to 2025 5:56 Griffin Canning's Relatively Simple Adjustments 11:49 Taking Small Market Success Into a Big Budget Situation 14:33 Tylor Megill's Short & Long-Term Changes 17:27 David Peterson is the Mets' Andrew Abbott 21:06 Questions Around the Mets' Bats 27:24 Trading Bat Speed for an All-Fields Approach? 37:04 Hope for Damaged ERA and WHIP? 44:26 What's Going On with Dylan Cease? 49:56 Jasson Domínguez: Still a Long-Term Target? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Will on Bluesky: @willsammon.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: Will Sammon Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5

Eno and DVR discuss the likely season-ending injury for Triston Casas among several other absences that popped up over the weekend including Yordan Alvarez, Shota Imanaga (both on the IL since recording), Freddy Peralta and Corbin Burnes. They also discuss BABIP as a tool to help find buy-low targets and pickups, and marvel at Aaron Judge's .500 BABIP to begin the season before looking at how Coby Mayo might fit on the Orioles' depth chart once they get a infielders back from the IL. Rundown 3:00 Triston Casas: 2025 Season Likely Over 11:19 Corbin Burnes: Early Skills Decline Followed By Shoulder Inflammation 17:52 Freddy Peralta & Shota Imanaga: Leave Early w/Injuries 22:16 Other News & Notes From the Weekend 28:54 Inspector BABIP: Using BABIP as an Entry Point for Buy Lows & Pickups 43:54 Concerns About Junior Caminero's Launch Angle? 51:27 Favorite In-Season Projections 54:58 Where the Money Went: Light Bidding on Coby Mayo Thanks to Upcoming Crowded Depth Chart? 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.

May 2

Eno and DVR discuss the surprising early May demotion to Triple-A for Jake Burger, and look at some of the biggest movers on the O-Swing% leaderboard from 2024 to 2025. Plus, they discuss another injury for Mike Trout, Jazz Chisholm's shift to the IL, and a few intriguing names to consider on the waiver as the weekend begins. Rundown 3:40 Jake Burger Optioned to Triple-A 10:02 O-Swing% Changers: 2024 to 2025; The Rangers' Aggressive Approach 16:59 Mike Trout Placed on the IL 24:37 The Angels' Curious Late-Inning Bullpen Management 30:06 Jazz Chisholm Jr.: Oblique Injury Leads to IL Trip 35:19 Updates on Gelof, Ohtani, Darvish & Buehler 41:15 Pitchers to Consider 50:22 Shelby Miller's Path for Saves Opens Up 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.

May 2

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.

Apr 30

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a story from David Adler of MLB.com about Aaron Judge's batting stance adjustments throughout an elite calendar year at the plate. Plus, they look at four hitters off to great starts to determine if there is more than just a fast start under the hood. Join Our Six Picks Group -- Session 2 begins Thursday May 1st! https://ottoneu.fangraphs.com/sixpicks/league/67 (password: froggy) David Adler's Batting Stance Breakdown for Aaron Judge: https://www.mlb.com/news/aaron-judge-batting-stance-change-statcast-breakdown Rundown 2:44 Aaron Judge's Changing Stance Around Massive Year 15:15 Building a Breakout, Jacob Wilson? 25:30 Jung-Hoo Lee: Producing Despite Dip in Bat Speed 33:52 Jonathan Aranda: Setting In for Big Year in Tampa? 46:39 Cedric Mullins: A Second Breakout at 30? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29

Chris Welsh joins and Eno and DVR to discuss several long-term risers and fallers as the first month of the season winds down. Is an uptick in production just around the corner for Jordan Walker as he continues to show elite bat speed? Is this the last chance to make a deal for Dylan Crews and Jordan Lawlar before everything clicks? Should you lower the ceiling expectations for Anthony Volpe? And, has Victor Scott shown enough to have an extended window as the Cardinals' primary center fielder? Rundown 1:40 Can Jordan Walker Turn Elite Bat Speed Into More Production? 10:26 Is Dylan Crews Ready to Click? 16:59 Will Luis García Jr. Rebound Toward His 2024 Levels? 22:59 Making Sense of Kyren Paris' Uneven Start 32:39 Why Isn't Colt Keith Hitting (Yet)? 40:42 Will Jordan Lawlar Break Through in Arizona This Season? 48:17 Dialing Back on Anthony Volpe's Ceiling? 53:16 Victor Scott's Step Forward 57:27 Better Long-Term Outlook: Scott v. Chandler Simpson Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Welsh on Bluesky: @isitthewelsh.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: Chris Welsh Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28

Eno and DVR discuss the early exit for Tyler Glasnow on Sunday due to a shoulder issue and a new favorite emerging from the Dodgers' pitching depth as they look to round out the back of their injury-plagued rotation. Plus, an impressive return for Eury Pérez in his first rehab game, a closer change in the Bronx, and mailbag questions about being cautious with velocity increases and the slow start of Brandon Nimmo, before a look at where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend. Rundown 2:04 Tyler Glasnow's Early Exit & A New Favorite in Dodgers' Depth Options? 9:46 Eury Pérez Makes First Rehab Start 19:31 Roman Anthony: Slowed by Foot Injury 24:42 Closer Chaos Continues: Luke Weaver In for Devin Williams 27:07 Did We Miss on Eugenio Suárez? 29:42 A Tough Break for Luke Keaschall 38:12 Worry About Velocity Risers During Draft Season? 49:45 What Should We Do with Brandon Nimmo? 57:01 Where the Money Went: Splashy Bids: Nick Kurtz, Jordan Beck, Agustín Ramírez & Closers on the Move 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.

Apr 25

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog. Rundown 1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres 7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or should he go? 11:21- Kumar Rocker heads to the IL 12:05- Willi Castro's oblique is hurting 12:45- Is it Cade Smith time in Cleveland? 15:46- Some good and bad news for the Royals 19:31- Niv Shah joins the show to talk hot dogs & hot moves 24:30-Who are the big pickups & drops of the week/weekend 35:58-Eno's updated pitchers rankings 53:48-Waiver wire adds for the weekend 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: Eno Sarris & Paul Sporer With: Niv Shah Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 24

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Orioles' slow start and mounting pitching injuries and wonder -- is this a 2025 playoff team? Plus, they dig into four fast-starting pitchers in search of potential breakouts, and how teams can try to combat increasingly aggressive basestealers within the constraints of the pitch clock and limited disengagements. Rundown 6:44 Do You Expect the Orioles to Make the Playoffs? 13:56 Tylor Megill: New Breaking Balls Supporting a Breakout? 22:52 Casey Mize: Delivering on the 1.1 Potential? 27:38 Kris Bubic: A New Sustainable Mix in the Royals' Rotation? 34:00 Hayden Wesneski: What's New in Houston? 41:46 How Can Pitchers & Catchers Slow Down Basestealers? 1:04:17 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Record: Trevor 3, Eno 0) 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.

Apr 23

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024. Rundown 4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle 9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal 15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field? 20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing (Related Reading from 'Leaky Barn': https://swingsandtakes.com/250421-the-mariners-offense-is-rolling ) 25:51 Will Julio Rodríguez Click Again Soon? 31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away? 42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22

C. Trent Rosecrans joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Reds -- including Andrew Abbott's fast start and track record of posting ERAs below his projections -- the ascent of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo's missing strikeouts amidst good results, and questions around the quality and depth of the Cincinnati bullpen. Plus, they examine the profile of Nick Kurtz, who has been promoted to the big leagues by the A's less than a year after he was drafted fourth overall out of Wake Forest. Rundown 2:06 Please Help Us Understand Andrew Abbott 9:00 Jose Trevino's Impact on the Staff & Clubhouse 12:08 The Little Adjustment Paying Off for Hunter Greene 18:11 Nick Lodolo's Missing Strikeouts 22:05 Nick Martinez as a Great Fit 27:07 What's Going On with the Reds' Bullpen? 34:15 Nick Kurtz Gets the Call from the A's 45:53 Craig Yoho Joins the Brewers' Relief Corps & Logan Henderson's Outlook 54:00 Brandon Young is Back in the Mix for the Orioles Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trent on Bluesky: @ctrent.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: C. Trent Rosecrans Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Chandler Simpson by the Rays and attempt to determine how his short-term outlook for playing time and long-term ceiling will come together. Plus, they dig into mailbag questions about the early struggles of Devin Williams and Emmanuel Clase, making the choice between slow-starting bats and surging waiver-wire options in shallow leagues, and where the money went (beyond Chandler Simpson) with fantasy aseball pickups from the weekend. Rundown 4:11 Chandler Simpson Gets the Call 11:24 Finding Roto Comps for a Unique Set of Skills 15:41: Other Injury News & Notes From the Weekend 24:56 A Wild Friday Afternoon at Wrigley 30:44 Struggling First Basemen v. Potential Waiver-Wire Upgrades 41:55 The Slow Starts of Devin Williams & Emmanuel Clase 51:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver Pickups 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.

Apr 18

Eno and DVR discuss the setback for Grayson Rodriguez and the fallout for the Orioles' rotation, the promotion of Luke Keaschall as the Twins deal with a few injuries on their depth chart, and weekend waiver pickups to consider with Ottoneu found and Rates & Barrels Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah. Rundown 1:09 Grayson Rodriguez Has a Setback 10:34 Luke Keaschall Gets the Call to the Twins 16:57 Prospect of the Week 25:57 What's Driving the Interest in Tyler Mahle? 28:48 Matthew Liberatore: Post-Hype Sleeper? 30:48 Austin Hays: Underrated Pickup in Cincinnati; The Reds' Crowd 35:54: Behold...."The L.A. Dog"! 42:32 Jo Adell's Chances of a 2025 Breakout 47:38 Tanner Bibee's Early Struggles 49:50 A $1 Bet on Science 53:26 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to Consider Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.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 Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 17

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the return of Spencer Strider before digging into Eno's recent story with Britt Ghiroli and Jen McCaffrey examining the progress of hitting tech and development and the efforts to close the gap on pitching. Plus, they discuss the challenge of game-planning for Jacob Wilson, and the early struggles of Gavin Williams. Eno's story with Britt & Jen ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6270614 Rundown 1:00 Spencer Strider's Return From Internal Brace Surgery 8:56 Fatigue Likely a Factor on Wednesday 15:35 Is Hitting Development Catching Up to Pitching? 29:25 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Jacob Wilson 43:54 What's Behind Gavin Williams' Early Struggles? 51:38 Ambushed! Eno-Proof Trivia?! 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss baseball's annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, before examining the Cubs' decision to demote Matt Shaw at Triple-A, the challenge of balancing present needs with long-term player development, and expectations for a trio of fast-starting starting hitters - including Ben Rice, Spencer Torkelson, and Tyler Soderstrom. Rundown 1:44 Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day 5:53 Matt Shaw Optioned to Triple-A 10:10 An Unusually Closed Stance & Foot Position 16:52 What Is Fixable at MLB Level, What Requires a Demotion? 22:00 Cam Smith & Aggressive Timetables 31:05 Player Development Is Not Linear: Ben Rice v. Tyler Soderstrom v. Spencer Torkelson 49:05 Best Bet for Long-Term Success? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15

Lance Brozdowski joins Eno and DVR to discuss new pitches that should make a big long-term difference including changes to Max Fried's sinker and a larger change to Max Meyer's overall arsenal, before looking at a few Triple-A standouts and explaining why it's so difficult to analyze pitching with different baseballs in play until pitchers reach Triple-A. Rundown 2:00 Max Fried's Adjusted Two-Seamer 7:05 Dylan Cease's New Changeup (and Sinker) 14:59 Projecting the Long-Term Outlook & Free Agent Contract for Cease 19:31 Max Meyer's Big Changes 27:35 Joe Boyle's Chances as a Long-Term Starter 32:52 The Value Added From New Pitches 38:22 Running Models with Missing Pieces 40:35 Intriguing Pitchers at Triple-A Right Now 52:09 Different Baseballs Prior to Triple-A 59:07 How Long Does an Edge Last at the Major League Level? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Lance on Bluesky: @lancebroz.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: Lance Brozdowski Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14

Eno and DVR discuss a big weekend for the Cubs, who took two of three from the Dodgers in Los Angeles including a blowout on Saturday night, but revealed that Justin Steele will have season-ending arm surgery. They discuss the need for more pitching in Chicago even prior to Steele's injury, and add the Cubs to the Sandy Alcantara sweepstakes. Plus, they discuss what a Pete Crow-Armstrong extension might look like down the road after the two sides put negotiations on hold, and look at changes for Joe Boyle and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend. Rundown 6:06 Justin Steele to Undergo Season-Ending Arm Surgery 12:42 Pete Crow-Armstrong and a Future Extension with Cubs 16:59 Eno's Concerns About Ben Brown's Two-Pitch Mix 19:48 CJ Abrams' Nice Start Slowed by IL Stint 23:51 Other News & Notes: Changes for Joe Boyle? 33:43 Level of Concern with Christian Walker, Mark Vientos, Jake Burger and Matt Shaw 40:53 The Early Struggles of Tomoyuki Sugano 46:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver Pickups 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.

Apr 11

Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' contemplation of a six-man rotation to potentially incorporate David Festa and Zebby Matthews into their starting mix, the Brewers' heavy use of fastballs for third season in a row and why (beyond a rash of injuries) they might have been interested in Quinn Priester. Plus, they look at early playing time splits from job battles and expected platoons, and answer mailbag questions about Steinbrenner Field in the summer, Tony Gonsolin's pre-injury drop-off, Justin Verlander's first few starts as a Giant, and a few intriguing names to monitor on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 2:37 Twins Considering a Six-Man Rotation 6:07 Brewers Leading the League in Fastballs, Again Curt Hogg's Story at the Milwaukee Journal-Sentinel ($): https://bit.ly/brewersfb 15:08 What Did the Brewers See in Quinn Priester? Mario Delgado Genzor's Piece at Baseball Prospectus ($): https://bit.ly/BPPriester 20:42 Early Playing Time Splits 32:38 Summer Expectations for Steinbrenner Field 40:10 Tony Gonsolin's Pre-Injury Slide, Expectations for 2025 43:15 What Are You Seeing with Justin Verlander? 46:21 Prospect of the Week, 2025 Debut! 51:50 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to Consider 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.

Apr 10

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the surging Kyren Paris and strange feats, in the face of Jesse Chavez signing with Atlanta for the *sixth* time in his career. Plus, they look at several pitchers that have significantly altered their arm angle this season in pursuit of staying health -- including Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, and Cole Ragans -- MacKenzie Gore's excellent start to the 2025 campaign, and they play the third installment in this season's 'Name That Dude!' series. Rundown 1:55 Kyren Paris' Red-Hot Start Continues 7:19 Jesse Chavez's New MLB Record 14:03 The Relationship Between Arm Angle & Health 18:40 A Look at Garrett Crochet's Changes 24:05 Paul Skenes' Adjustments 28:40 Biggest Arm Angle Changes From 2024 to 2025 41:32 Is MacKenzie Gore Making the Leap in 2025? 48:47 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 4.10.25: Trevor 2, Eno 0) 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.

Apr 9

Eno, DVR, and Jed take a spin around the league as April injuries pile up, and take a deep dive into a matchup between José Ramírez and José Soriano from Friday's Guardians-Angels matchup. Plus, they answer a mailbag question inquiring about team's patience with switch hitters despite poor splits, inspired by Elly De La Cruz. Rundown 1:06 Jackson Merrill to the IL; Early Exits for Fernando Tatis Jr. & Jake Cronenworth 6:50 The Long-Term Maintenance From Previous Injuries 10:20 An Update on Victor Robles' Shoulder Injury 17:19 Other News & Notes: Matt McLain, Ketel Marte & Pablo López 23:30 Should Every Monday Be an 'Off-Day'? 26:40 Octavio Dotel Passes Away Following Nightclub Collapse 27:56 Did José Ramírez Set Up José Soriano? 37:59 Hitters Facing Pitchers Over Time 44:42 Why Are Teams So Patient with Struggling Switch Hitters? 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8

Jen McCaffrey joins Eno and DVR to discuss a two-month stretch for the Red Sox that has been packed with a year's worth of storylines including the offseason odyssey of Rafael Devers following should injuries in 2024, the arrival of Alex Bregman, the debut and extension of Kristian Campbell, and much more. Plus, they look back at the showdown between two aces in San Francisco as Hunter Greene is laying the groundwork for another excellent season atop the Reds' rotation. Rundown 1:02 Making Sense of Rafael Devers' Slow Start & Week 2 Turnaround 7:40 Clubhouse Dynamics w/Alex Bregman's Arrival 16:32 Kristian Campbell's Path to Opening Day & an Eight-Year Extension 20:48 Questions Around the Boston Rotation 27:35 Jarren Duran Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles 31:39 Another Orioles Pitching Injury? 36:56 Did We Underrate Hunter Greene's 2024 Breakout? 52:14 Concerns About Christian Yelich's Sprint & Bat Speed? If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741. Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Jen on Bluesky: @jcmccaffrey.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: Jen McCaffrey Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7

Eno and DVR discuss the massive deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays -- 14 years, $500 million -- as extension season rolls further into April. They also wonder if the Jays will be able to supplement the face of their franchise effectively and snap a postseason losing streak that stretches back to 2016. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 4:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets 14-Year, $500M Deal w/Blue Jays 10:31 What Else Will the Jays Do to Supplement the Roster Around Vlad? 17:56 Chase Dollander's Debut; Zac Veen Promoted by Rockies 26:52 Blake Snell to the IL with Shoulder Swelling 30:28 Ketel Marte to the IL; Tim Tawa Promoted over Jordan Lawlar 32:40 Other News & Notes: Nestor Cortes Jr., Sean Murphy & Iván Herrera 45:08 Handling Slow Starts in the NFBC (and Elsewhere) 51:05 Where the Money Went: Kyren Paris, Jake Mangum, 12-Team Starting Pitcher Targets & the Closer Carousel 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4

Eno and DVR discuss a mishap that landed Freddie Freeman on the IL, a closer change in Pittsburgh with the demotion of David Bednar, a few heavily added players in ottoneu ahead of the weekend with Niv Shah, and their picks for an on-air, five-round pitcher breakout draft featuring several players that may be available in shallow leagues. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 2:16 Freddie Freeman to the IL 5:40 David Bednar to Triple-A; Dennis Santana to Close in Pittsburgh? 9:37 Camilo Doval Still the Fallback in San Francisco 14:15 Odds & Ends: Zach Neto, Nestor Cortes Jr., Jordan Lawlar & Angel Genao 18:14 Niv Shah Joins the Show! (The Philly Dog, Ottoneu Adds & Six Picks Roster Rates) 35:39 Eno's Friday Draft: Late-Round Pitchers/Shallow League Waiver Draft 55:07 Tomoyuki Sugano: Underrated by Projections? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another round of extensions as the Red Sox continue to secure long-term parts of their core with Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell inking new deals, Ketel Marte tacks on extra years with the D-backs, Jurickson Profar takes an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test as the Braves fall to 0-7, and Esteury Ruiz gets a fresh start with the Dodgers. Plus, we wonder if 2025 will be the year of the 'kick-change', and how pitchers might adjust to Anthony Volpe as his heat maps shift with the 'Torpedo' bat. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 1:51 Garret Crochet: Inks a Six-Year Extension with Red Sox 6:07 Kristian Campbell: Opts for Eight-Year Extension in Boston 15:09 Ketel Marte: Adds Years in Arizona (Six-Year, $116.5M) 21:42 Jurickson Profar: Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test 25:43 A Look Back at Other 0-7 Starts 30:58 A Fresh Start for Esteury Ruiz in Los Angeles 36:07 2025: The Year of the Kick-Change? 44:52 New Toys: Using Batter's Box Data & Bat Changes Against Hitters (How to Pitch to Anthony Volpe in 2025) 52:59 Advanced Scouts and Player Acquisition Analysts: Asking Different Questions? 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.

Apr 2

Jed Lowrie makes his Rates & Barrels debut to join Eno and DVR and to discuss Jackson Merrill's nine-year extension with the Padres, Jed's trip to the season opening series in Japan between the Dodgers and Cubs, the early-season struggles of Rafael Devers, and hitters that have moved their contact point up (toward the pitcher) thus far in 2025. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 1:40 Jackson Merrill Gets Paid! 6:47 Jed’s Takeaways from Opening Series Trip to Japan 16:00 Changing and Experimenting with Bats 22:43 Why the 'Torpedo' Bat Hasn't Taken Off Sooner 25:19 Rafael Devers' Slow Start to 2025 34:04 Players Who Have Moved Their Contact Point Up (Toward Pitcher) 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 With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1

Eno is joined by Keenan Long of LongBall Labs to talk everything bats. He talks about the process of finding the right bat for a player, the different types of bats & handles, the sudden rise of the torpedo bat, what's in the future for bats and much more. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 1:01 Process of finding the right bat for players 5:41 Common bat terminology 16:09 Different types of bats 19:24 Torpedo Bat breaks out & what's the give and take of the bat 25:40 Increased data has cause bat changes 31:08 Different types of handles on bats 33:06 What's in the future for bat technology 39:07 Torpedo bats have been around 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: Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend filled with homers in the Bronx, 'Torpedo' bats, Mookie Betts' two-homer game and other takeaways from the first weekend of the 2025 season. Plus, an early look at bat speed risers and fallers, and where the money was spent in pursuit of fantasy baseball roster upgrades this weekend. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 4:37 Rule 3.02: Bats 10:07 An Attempt to Properly Account for the Impact of the 'Torpedo' Bat in Yankees-Brewers series 14:05 Mookie Betts' Surprising Two-Homer Game 19:27 Colton Cowser's Thumb Injury; Opportunity for Heston Kjerstad 27:08 Spencer Strider Progresses in Rehab Assignment 31:59 How Many PAs to Determine Bat Speed Changes? 42:47 Where the Money Went -- Weekend Fantasy Baseball Pickups 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.

Mar 29

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live for Day 2 from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco. Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins them for this show. They break down some of the box score fun things they saw from Opening Day, standout pitching performances from the opener, what they are looking forward to this season, and awards predictions for the upcoming season. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) 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.

Mar 28

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco on Opening Day of baseball in the US. They break down some of the big games from Opening Day and give their predictions on each division and who is going to win the World Series. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 0:57 Wilmer Flores' Go Ahead Homer & Early Opening Takeaways 15:23 NL West Predictions 27:18 NL Central Predictions 38:29 NL East Predictions 48:18 A Toast of Kayaker's Cove w/Barebottle Co-Founder Lester Koga 55:01 AL West Predictions 1:04:51 AL Central Predictions 1:16:48 AL East Predictions 1:26:53 Postseason Predictions 1:29:50 Listener Questions 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.

Mar 26

Eno and DVR are joined by Orioles star Jackson Holliday to talk about his love for donuts, struggling in his rookie season, the big difference between AAA pitchers vs MLB pitchers, if he looks at his contact point and much more. They also talk about some of the big news of the week and look at some breakout 2nd year bats that they have their eye on. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 0:45- Cal Raleigh gets a big extension 2:10- Evan Carter gets sent down to AAA 5:45- Could Luke Jackson be the closer in Texas? 8:45- Landen Roupp makes the Giants starting rotation 10:38- Breakout second year hitting candidates 23:24- Orioles Star Jackson Holliday joins the show 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.

Mar 25

Britt Ghiroli returns to the show with Eno and DVR to discuss the potential obstacles for a sale of the Minnesota Twins as the most recent franchise to explore new ownership. Plus, the trio shares a few of their bold predictions for the upcoming season! Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 3:12 So You Want to Buy a Major League Baseball Team? 12:15 'It's easy to find someone whose in for 50 or 100 million.' 26:33 Our Bold Predictions for the 2025 Season 30:21 We Did Not See This One Coming 36:49 Eno Makes a 'Five-Pepper' Cy Young Prediction 44:33 Another Surprising Team Call? 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 & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24

Eno and DVR discuss a trio of March contract extensions including Tanner Bibee, Alejandro Kirk, and Justin Martinez -- all of whom received new five-year deals with their respective clubs. Plus, they catch up on other late spring news including a scare for Shane McClanahan, a trade that sent Nolan Jones back to Cleveland, a closer role up for grabs in Cincinnati, and a few takeaways from the first run of weekly pickups in 'Where the Money Went' as Opening Day approaches. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 2:42 Tanner Bibee's Extension with Guardians 6:18 Alejandro Kirk: Signs Five-Year Deal with Blue Jays 13:04 Justin Martinez: Gets Long-Term Guarantee with D-backs 16:29 News Updates: Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Freddie Freeman & Mookie Betts 24:48 Nolan Jones Traded *Back* to Cleveland for Tyler Freeman 34:08 News Updates: Vinnie Pasquantino, Alexis Díaz, Gunnar Henderson, Félix Bautista & Yu Darvish 38:47 A Sleeper in San Diego? Stephen Kolek's Opportunity 46:32 Kristian Campbell: Makes Opening Day Roster for Red Sox 52:13 Fifth Starter Battle Winner: AJSS, Matthew Liberatore & Logan Allen 1:00:37 An Attempt to Understand & Explain the Pirates' Initial Rotation Choices 1:05:38 Where the Money Went -- Week 1 Pickups 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.

Mar 21

Eno and DVR get ready for a busy weekend of drafts with a quick spin through spring news and notes, before discussing ideal roster builds, when to target an ace, how to approach closers, which positions thin out quickly, a few prospects worth considering as late-round stashes in redraft leagues as they await an opportunity at the big-league level. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!) Rundown 2:46 Spring News Updates 13:51 Any Grapefruit or Cactus League Performances You're Worried About? 23:53 Early-Rounders You Are Side-Stepping at ADP 33:04 When to Draft an Ace 40:14 Closer Approach in First 150 Picks 49:19 Position Depth: Where Can You Wait, Where Are You Spending Early? 1:04:06 Depth Starters of Interest 1:08:20 Injured Players or Prospects Worth Stashing in Redraft? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss an interesting lawsuit around analytics a potentially lost competitive advantage, the benefits of building a 'brain' -- internal communications system -- of your own, organizational pitching archetypes, and a few different ways to grade the best bullpens in baseball as Opening Day approaches. Rundown 3:54 An Interesting Lawsuit & A 'Lost Competitive Advantage' Further reading from a Matt Gelb story at The Athletic($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6216672/2025/03/20/phillies-zelus-analytics-teamworks-lawsuit/ 9:15 Benefits of Building 'The Brain' Internally 26:37 Pros & Cons of Organizational Pitching Archetypes 45:53 How Are You Grading & Ranking Bullpens Entering 2025? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19

Eno and DVR discuss Roki Sasaki's big-league debut in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Cubs series in Tokyo, the now-restored DoD page about the life of Jackie Robinson, a second option for Jared Jones' elbow injury, and other spring news and notes -- including an encouraging outing from Tyler Mahle. Plus, they reveal their most rostered players (so far) ahead of the 2025 season. Rundown 2:15 The Free Look at Two Games of the 2025 Season 3:55 Roki Sasaki's MLB Debut 7:21 Movement Profiles of Roki Sasaki's Pitches from Baseball Prospectus 14:51 When to Consider Giving Up Switch-Hitting (inspired by Tommy Edman) 21:13 DoD Deletes Articles About Jackie Robinson's Army History (Update: Restored Wednesday afternoon following the recording of this episode) 25:53 Jared Jones: Getting Second Opinion on Elbow Injury 30:28 Jace Jung's Demotion to Triple-A; Spencer Torkelson's Opportunity? 41:31 Is Tyler Mahle Feeling Froggy? 46:02 Our Most Rostered Players: Players We're Leaning On in 2025 53:30 Eno Attempts to Guess DVR's List 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.

Mar 18

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' season-opening win over the Cubs in Tokyo, which featured five strong frames from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and an excellent showing from the bullpen. They also discuss a great piece from David Adler highlighting Shohei Ohtani's unique contact point as a possible explanation for his excellent all-fields power. Plus, they look at the return of Spencer Strider, who pitched in a game Monday for the first time this spring, Cam Smith's chances of making the Opening Day roster, and big movers from the NFBC Main Event drafts, which Eno recently took part in. Rundown 3:22 Dodgers Win Series Opener in Tokyo 9:57 Freddie Freeman's Reduced Playing Time Ceiling 13:48 Shohei Ohtani's Unique Contact Point (Story from David Adler, MLB.com : https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-contact-point-statcast-analysis ) 21:42 Concerns About Mookie Betts' Health Beyond Tokyo? 26:44 Spencer Strider is Back! (Is the ADP Going to the Moon?) 34:34 Cam Smith's Path to the Opening Day Roster in Houston 43:45 David Bednar: Still Hasn't Been Named Pirates' Closer 48:46 Adjusting to Unique Rooms: The NFBC Main Event 55:33 Reframing a 'Necessary' Overpay 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.

Mar 17

James Anderson of RotoWire joins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including Mookie Betts' absence from the Japan Series and the playing time outlook for Andy Pages, an early-season IL trip for Royce Lewis, and another pitching injury to watch coming out of Yankees camp. Plus, they discuss several under-the-radar prospects capable of making an impact in 2025 -- including one of James' favorites climbing the organizational depth chart in Minnesota -- an ETA for Chandler Simpson, and keeping an open mind about pitching development for non-elite prospects. Rundown 1:57 Mookie Betts' Japan Series Absence; Andy Pages' 2025 PT Outlook 7:04 Royce Lewis: Will Begin Season On the IL 12:57 Clarke Schmidt: Should Be Ready for Regular Season 15:40 Balancing Ceiling with Proximity in Top 100 Rankings 22:07 Which Prospect Hitters Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025? 38:56 Chandler Simpson's ETA 45:14 Which Prospect Pitchers Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025? 1:01:42 A Few Pitching Stashes for 2026? Follow James on Bluesky: @realjranderson@bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: James Anderson Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14

Eno and DVR discuss a few spring news items including a shoulder injection for George Kirby, before looking at a few deep league pitching sleepers and wondering if we'll ever see Reid Detmers put everything together for a full season in Anaheim. Rundown 4:22 Bobby Witt Jr.: OK After HBP on Wednesday 8:36 George Kirby: Had Biologics Injection in Shoulder 14:40 Tyler Stephenson: Headed to the IL to Start Season 17:43 Eno's Stop at Brewers Camp in Maryvale 29:15 Deep League Pitching Sleepers 44:36 Craig Yoho & Other Future Closers to Watch 53:29 Utilizing NFBC Main Event Draft Results in Prep for Other Leagues 1:01:14 A's 3B Job Battle & Eno's Love for Jerar Encarnacion 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.

Mar 13

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring news including an opportunity for Brett Baty at second base (!?) before sharing their top-10 rotations for the upcoming season and the unique challenges of grading pitching groups this way. Plus, Eno shares a few new training tools he's seen and heard about while in Arizona this spring. Rundown 1:35 Spring News & Notes: Max Scherzer, Lucas Giolito & Jeff McNeil 10:24 Our Picks for the Top 10 Rotations in Baseball 14:00 Eno's Three Category Approach (The Dodgers Third?!) 21:01 Disagreement About the Rangers 27:08 Do You Buy Trevor's Concerns About the Braves' Rotation Depth? 36:30 A Would You Rather Toss-Up Steeped in Regression 45:04 New Things and Unique Processes Being Implemented This Spring 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12

Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's bid to work with slightly less velocity in an effort to stay healthy in 2025, two pitching injuries that popped up in Rangers camp, Brandon Woodruff's steps toward a return to the Brewers' rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pursuit of a $500 million payday. Plus, Eno checks in from Mariners camp in Peoria before John Fogerty crashes our party over the PA system. Rundown 2:08 Jacob deGrom: Attempting to Dial Back Velocity to Preserve Health? (Jeff Passan's story at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44195572/ ) 11:23 Brandon Woodruff Progressing in Rehab; Spring Debut Sunday 15:08 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Seeking $500M Deal 27:29 Rob Manfred & Several Owners Pressuring Stu Sternberg to Sell the Rays 31:34 Eno in Peoria at Mariners Camp 43:15 Mailbag Q: Unique League Formats 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.

Mar 11

Eno and DVR share a follow-up confirming that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and discuss Francisco Alvarez's hamate injury, another delay for Rafael Devers' spring debut amidst a round of updates from Red Sox camp, before examining some of this spring's biggest bat speed risers. Rundown 3:52 Gerrit Cole: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery 6:46 Francisco Alvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks with Hamate Fracture 10:45 Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back; More Red Sox Updates 18:49 Follow-Ups: Jurickson Profar, Daulton Varsho, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May 25:13 Spring Bat Speed Risers 42:59 Eno in Surprise at Rangers Camp 55:46 Let Billy Cook, A Personal Story 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.

Mar 11

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions. Rundown 2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended 16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day 21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez 25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression 30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp 41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring 46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps 53:35 In-Season Viewing Habits 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.

Mar 7

Eno and DVR discuss Lawrence Butler's seven-year extension with the A's, and a few potential comps for him as he approaches his peak. Plus, they share a few lessons learned from The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, where waiting too long to address the middle-infield spots may prove costly, and answer a few draft-related mailbag questions. Rundown 2:19 Lawrence Butler's Seven-Year Extension with the A's 11:42 Awaiting Details On Grayson Rodriguez's Triceps Soreness 14:45 Christian Walker Sent for MRI (Oblique) 21:35 Making Sense of Spring Velocity Drops & Cutting Through Noise 26:25 Lessons Learned From TGFBI 34:28 Becoming More Flexible Throughout a Draft 46:47 Who Will Be This Year's Jack Flaherty? 51:12 Strategy Beyond Pick 100 56:02 Drake Baldwin & Dynasty League Catcher Thoughts 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.

Mar 6

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring injury updates and a new potential closer entering the mix in Texas, before digging into how the conversation and analysis of relief pitchers should change with a greater emphasis on leverage index and win probability added, and other existing metrics. Plus, they look at teams effectively building bullpens in different ways, and wonder if there is a better way to measure the overall quality of a bullpen based on the different looks and pitches a group offers. Rundown 2:57 Spring Training News & Notes 13:40 A Sleeper for Saves in Texas? 19:33 Increasing the Conversation Around Leverage Index 25:25 Shutdowns & Meltdowns 31:55 Finding Ways to Appropriately Value Cade Smith Relative to Emmanuel Clase 41:11 Building a Bullpen with Varying Looks 50:19 Would a Smaller Strike Zone Reduce Pitcher Injuries? 58:20 How Much Pain Are Pitchers Throwing Through Day-to-Day? 1:05:42 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 3.6.25: Trevor 1, Eno 0) 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 Bonus: A closer video mentioned during this episode: https://www.startribune.com/volume-up-lights-down-it-s-fernando-rodney-s-awesome-entry-video/479161213 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5

Eno and DVR discuss several spring battles for rotation spots, including the potential for a 'secret' six-man rotation in Tampa Bay, Casey Mize's bid to stick in the rotation for the Tigers, Ben Brown's chances of breaking camp as a starter for the Cubs, Year 2 enthusiasm for Jordan Hicks as a potential sleeper in San Francisco, and much more. Rundown 0:00 Intro Starts 1:48 A Secret Six-Man Rotation Coming in Tampa Bay? 12:03 Watching Kenta Maeda & Casey Mize Closely This Spring 20:30 Competition for the Final Spots in the Twins' Rotation 31:04 Will Ben Brown Break Into the Cubs' Fifth Starter Spot? 36:30 Let's Make the Dodgers Sign Another Pitcher! 44:37 A Sleeper (or Two) in San Francisco? 54:46 Odds & Ends: The White Sox, Angels, Braves & Padres 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.

Mar 4

Eno and DVR take a look at several spring job battles of interest, focusing on position players including the opportunity for Brooks Lee to become a fixture in the lineup for the Twins, Colson Montgomery's path to take over at shortstop for the White Sox, Nolan Gorman's chances of being an everyday guy for the Cardinals in 2025, and how Jordan Lawlar might fit into the equation with Arizona with an indirect battle for playing time against Pavin Smith. Rundown 6:30 How Do the Pieces Fit at First & Second Base in Minnesota 14:21 Colson Montgomery & Chase Meidroth Push for Roles with White Sox 23:41 Trey Sweeney's Chances for an Everyday Role 29:20 Nolan Gorman's Power Over Everything Profile 38:20 Breaking News: Chase DeLauter Injury Update 46:58 How Does Jordan Lawlar Fit on the 2025 D-backs? 56:32 Orelvis Martinez and Battles for Playing Time in Toronto 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.

Mar 3

Eno and DVR share a few show-related updates -- two live episodes on Mar. 27-28 at Barebottle Brewing Co. in San Francisco! -- and ask for feedback on a format option for the 2025 listener league before digging into a round of spring news and notes. Plus, they look at DVR's builds from last week's Tout Wars ('Solds and IP instead of Wins) and Mixed LABR draft where a conscious decision to lean into IL spots was made. The show wraps with a round of Monday Mailbag questions, including a question about zone contact rates and the belief in a Matt Wallner breakout. Rundown 0:24 Eno Brews Beer for Our Live Shows in San Francisco! 7:08 Sean Murphy's Injury & Opportunity for Drake Baldwin 10:21 Minor Injuries for Corbin Carroll & Gunnar Henderson? 15:42 Luis Gil: Awaiting MRI Results (Update: High-Grade Lat Strain) 18:27 Parker Meadows: Slowed by Nerve Issue in Right Arm 24:10 Jose Altuve's Move to Left Field 30:57 DVR's Injury-Risk Heavy Approach in Tout Wars 39:34 Another Pitching Risky Build in Mixed LABR 51:47 Value of Spring Training MaxEV? 54:34 Shohei Ohtani's Dollar Value in Daily Moves League 59:44 Matt Wallner's Sleeper Status & Low Z-Contact% Profiles 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.

Feb 28

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) joins DVR to discuss a few spring news items before digging into February's risers and fallers on draft boards as Wyatt Langford has cruised into the top-40, Junior Caminero has moved into the top-75, and Alex Bregman is making his way back toward the top-100 after landing with the Red Sox. Plus, they discuss a few of the rapidly rising closers whose job outlooks changed over the course of the past months, and a few fallers -- including the draft market's drop of Rays pitching as the Tampa Bay staff will have its home games at Steinbrenner Field in 2025. Rundown 2:08 Spring News Updates: Andrew Benintendi, Zach Neto & Hyeseong Kim 9:50 February's Rising Hitters: Buying Wyatt Langford in Round 3? 25:07 Vlad's Trust in Matt McLain 33:48 Isaac Paredes' Rebound Potential in Houston 37:01 Relievers with Improved Job Outlooks 42:28 Clay Holmes' Draft Stock is Rising 46:25 Anticipating a Spencer Schwellenback Jump 52:09 February ADP Fallers 1:03:04 Most Overvalued/Overdraft Player(s) Currently in Top-75 Overall Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Vlad on Bluesky: @rotogut.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Vlad Sedler Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 27

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few spring news items before looking at the early response to ABS in spring training games and several new pitches that are popping this spring. Plus, they examine 'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' from Lewie Pollis, and the value added by veteran pitchers beyond the potential to chew up innings. Rundown 1:00 News & Notes: Kyle Finnegan Returns to Nats; Ohtani to Make Spring Debut Friday 10:49 Early Thoughts on ABS in Spring Training Games 22:48 New Pitches That Are Popping This Spring 41:46 Quantifying The Value of Pitching Deep Into Starts 'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' - Lewie Pollis: https://www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is/p/the-case-for-leaving-the-starter 50:52 Veteran Presence or Veteran Presents? 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.

Feb 26

Eno and DVR finish their 2025 Team Previews Series in the AL East. Did the Yankees find an ample pivot in their offseason plans after Juan Soto left for the Mets? The Orioles' window is still open, but will their starting pitching hold up after the loss of Corbin Burnes this winter? Is the Red Sox's pitching underrated? And, will the Rays and Jays close the gap on the rest of the division after disappointing seasons a year ago? Rundown 3:06 2025 New York Yankees Preview 20:21 2025 Baltimore Orioles Preview 35:09 2025 Boston Red Sox Preview 48:35 2025 Tampa Bay Rays Preview 1:04:38 2025 Toronto Blue Jays Preview 1:12:54 A Selection of Sleepers From the AL East 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.

Feb 25

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Team Previews Series in the NL East. Can the Phillies keep their place atop the division with a healthier Atlanta core and Juan Soto's move to the Mets? Are the Nationals ready to push for a Wild Card as they continue their rebuild? And just how rough will the Marlins' lineup be in Year 1 of their teardown? Rundown 3:58 2025 Philadelphia Phillies Preview 20:35 2025 Atlanta Braves Preview 35:30 2025 New York Mets Preview 50:10 2025 Washington Nationals Preview 1:00:02 2025 Miami Marlins Preview 1:09:47 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL East 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.

Feb 24

Eno and DVR discuss a few news-related takeaways from the first weekend of spring training action including the return of Sandy Alcantara, an oblique injury for Sean Manaea, and Dustin May's push back toward a place in the Dodgers' rotation mix. Plus, they examine a few potential breakout hitters from Eno's recent story looking for bats primed to take a leap in 2025, tough rankings on the hitting side as DVR puts the final touches on his Top 300 hitters, and a few mailbag questions. Rundown 3:03 Sandy Alcantara Is Back (and Touching 99 mph) 9:54 Sean Manaea's Oblique Strain & Growing Opportunities in Mets' Rotation 14:27 Excitement Around Tylor Megill's 2024 Adjustments 22:51 Dustin May's Return to the Mound; 2025 Outlook 25:25 Eno's Search for Breakout Hitters 41:06 Tough Hitter Rankings 51:55 Are Projections Missing on Jung Hoo Lee? 59:04 Mailbag Questions! 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 Check out Eno's 2025 breakout hitters story at The Athletic ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6151540 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.

Feb 21

Eno and DVR are joined by Eric Longenhagen of FanGraphs to discuss a thinning of the minor league cupboard in recent years, minor league data that is moving the needle, a few rapidly rising prospects -- Zyhir Hope and Jesus Made -- and some of Eric's favorite 'Picks to Click' on future Top-100 lists. Rundown 3:19 What Has Left the Minor League Cupboard Thinner Than Usual? 8:41 What Newly Available Minor League Data Moves the Needle? 16:04 Things That Are Innate v. Things That Are Learned 22:30 Eric's Cautious Assessment of Zyhir Hope 31:46 Jesus Made's Helium After an Impressive DSL Debut 37:48 Eric's Picks to Click: Looking for Future Top-100 Prospects 45:31 Is the White Sox's Rebuilding Effort on Track? 54:20 Making Sense of the Pirates' Hitting Development 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 With: Eric Longenhagen Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few spring news items including ongoing shoulder woes for Rafael Devers, tennis elbow in both arms for Giancarlo Stanton, and a slimmed down Eloy Jiménez at Rays camp. Plus, they discuss factors that teams should consider when deciding to platoon a player and wonder if Kerry Carpenter might see an expanded role in 2025. They also bring the first installment of 'Level Up' giving a new pitch a handful of pitches that could use a boost in their arsenals, and the first 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2025. Rundown 0:53 Are You In the Best Shape of Your Life? 2:33 Rafael Devers: Still Dealing With Shoulder Soreness? 11:59 Giancarlo Stanton: Tennis Elbow in Both Arms?! 18:40 Eloy Jiménez: Down 25-30 Pounds; Primed for Rebound with Rays? 27:23 Factors to Consider When Platooning a Player 35:46 Level Up! What New Pitch(es) Are You Handing Out This Spring? 59:46 Name! That! Dude! 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.

Feb 19

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Team Previews Series in the AL Central. Can the Guardians continue to avoid projected decline after flipping Josh Naylor to the D-backs this winter? Will the Royals and Tigers follow-up their impressive runs to the postseason with a return trip to the playoffs? Can the Twins deliver on their status as the team with the highest projected win total in the division? And, while the short-term outlook is still cloudy for the White Sox, will the long-term picture come into focus over the course of the season? Rundown 1:01 2025 Cleveland Guardians Preview 18:48 2025 Kansas City Royals Preview 31:16 2025 Detroit Tigers Preview 47:50 2025 Minnesota Twins Preview 1:03:32 2025 Chicago White Sox Preview 1:11:40 A Selection of Sleepers From the AL Central 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 Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work! Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 18

Eno and DVR return to their 2025 Team Previews Series in the NL Central. Can the Brewers continue to exceed projections? Who will emerge from the Cardinals' position player group to take on everyday roles as they try to identify their current core? Are the Cubs deserving of frontrunner status from 2025 projections? Will the Reds surprise us with better starting pitching than expected, but less production from their lineup? And, will the Pirates find enough steady bats to support their young aces? Rundown 3:44 2025 Milwaukee Brewers Preview 26:43 2025 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 42:06 2025 Chicago Cubs Preview 53:34 2025 Cincinnati Reds Preview 1:05:40 2025 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview 1:18:13 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL Central 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 Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work! Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 14

Eno and DVR catch up on a few intriguing baseball news items from the first week of spring training before diving into Eno's recently released 2025 Starting Pitcher rankings to discuss several pitchers that Eno loves in 2025. Rundown 1:13 Ronald Acuña Jr.: 'Taking it Easy' on the Basepaths After Second ACL Tear 5:37 Francisco Alvarez: Big Swing Changes This Winter 12:48 Shane McClanahan: No Restrictions This Spring 17:39 Buying Into Hunter Brown's Step Forward in 2024 22:31 Similar Vibes Around Grayson Rodriguez? 26:57 Some Love for Luis Castillo?! 31:33 Spencer Strider and Leaning Into League Rules 35:26 Clarke Schmidt: Can a Full-Season Like 2024 Happen? 39:35 Why Eno Believes in Clay Holmes as a Starter 48:24 Other Late Pitching Options Getting Love in the Rankings 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 Check out Eno's 2025 Starting Pitcher Rankings at The Athletic ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128052/ 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.

Feb 13

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's decision to sign with the Red Sox -- how the pieces might fit in Boston without another move -- and the structure of the deal. Plus, they discuss Nick Pivetta to San Diego, where the Padres have quickly turned around a very quiet offseason. They also dig into the current use of pitch models like Stuff+ around the game, and wonder where teams are finding edges within those models, and beyond Rundown 1:30 Alex Bregman to the Red Sox (Three-Year, $120M Deal w/two opt-outs) 14:06 Nick Pivetta Lands with the Padres (Four-Year, $55M Deal w/two opt-outs) 22:10 Anthony Rendon to Undergo Hip Surgery; Out for 2025 33:34 How is Stuff+ Used Around Baseball? 40:24 Applications of Pitching Models & Finding an Edge 46:55 Solvability in Sports...Basketball Might Be Broken 52:12 Rule Changes in Baseball by Decade 58:32 Where Are Teams Looking for an Edge? 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 VanRip Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Team Preview series in the America League West! Is the Astros’ control of the division finally winding down? Are the Rangers primed for another deep October run with a healthier roster in 2025? Can the Mariners hit enough to support their elite rotation? Can the A’s close the gap on the three teams ahead of them, and have the Angels improved enough to do the same after a disappointing 2024? Rundown 2:26 2025 Houston Astros Preview 14:15 2025 Texas Rangers Preview 32:15 2025 Seattle Mariners Preview 44:05 2025 Sacramento Athletics Preview 59:32 2025 ‘Los Angeles’ Angels of Anaheim Preview 1:12:17 A Selection of Sleepers From the AL West 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 Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 11

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest? Rundown 1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview 17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview 29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview 43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview 56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview 1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL West 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 Note: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 10

Eno and DVR share a takeaways from the early part of draft season as spring training camps get underway, including the benefits of waiting to build a pitching staff (so far), and how looking back at some of last year's biggest rebounds can serve as a helpful reminder of the different sources of late-round value. Plus, they answer mailbag questions about past Tommy John surgeries, possible Astros regret with the Christian Walker deal after Pete Alonso's two-year deal with the Mets, and the dynasty league mindset of trading down a top-tier player to play for the future. Rundown 5:20 What Have You Learned From Winter Drafts? 9:17 Waiting on Starting Pitching Feels Great 16:02 Looking Back at Pitching Rebounds From 2023 to 2024 19:05 Looking Back at Hitting Rebounds From 2023 to 2024 26:45 Watching on Second Catchers is Gross 35:04 Accounting for Tommy John Surgeries Further in the Past 44:03 Do the Astros Regret Their Christian Walker Deal After Pete Alonso's Two-Year Pact? 50:06 Dynasty Trading Mindset: Flipping a Current Top-Tier Player 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.

Feb 7

Eno is joined by Sleeper & the Bust co-hosts Justin Mason and Jason Collette to talk about how they got into baseball, their upcoming drafts, some MLB news from the week and they take a few mailbag questions Rundown 0:57- Intros & how they got into baseball 11:55- Upcoming drafts & any surprises 18:08- Pete Alonso is back with the Mets 28:20- How will new parks effect Rays & A's players this season 38:08- Is Junior Caminero ready to take a big step? 42:44- Ben Gamel goes back to the Astros 45:23- Yoán Moncada 1 year deal with the Angels 47:26- Harrison Bader signs with the Twins 50:42- Tommy Pham joins the Pirates 52:11- Any concerns about Skenes recent workload? 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.

Feb 5

Keith Law joins Eno and DVR discuss several players from his recently released Top 100 prospects list that should make an impact at the big-league level in 2025 including two from the top-10 in Boston, a few potential aces in Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Philadelphia, and a few prospects primed for a leap toward the top of the list in 2025. Rundown 1:45 Roman Anthony at No. 1, How Red Sox Make Pieces Fit w/Anthony & Kristian Campbell; Adjustments Throughout Time in System 17:12 Faster Timetables and Adjusting Expectations for Rookies 26:36 Carson Williams' 2025 Path in Tampa Bay 33:24 Jordan Lawlar's Outlook 40:18 Is the Starting Third Base Job Matt Shaw's to Lose in Chicago? 53:20 Bubba Chandler: Another Future Ace in Pittsburgh? 59:07 Andrew Painter's Post-TJ Stuff, Phillies' Workload Plans 1:05:46 Big Potential Prospect Risers for 2025 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.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.

Feb 5

Eno and DVR wrap up their 2025 position preview series with relievers, focusing specifically on leagues that use saves as a category. How early should you consider choosing a top option? Which second, third and fourth-tier relievers offer the most value, and which unsettled situations offer viable late dart-throws that could turn into a valuable sources of saves? Rundown 0:59 What Is the Earliest Pick You're Spending on a Closer? 5:05 ADP Tier 1 (Top 75 Overall Picks) -- Emmanuel Clase, Devin Williams, Josh Hader, Mason Miller, Edwin Dìaz, Ryan Helsley & Raisel Iglesias 29:20 ADP Tier 2 (Pick 75-125 Range) -- Félix Bautista, Andres Muñoz, Jhoan Duran, Robert Suarez, Ryan Walker 45:00 ADP Tier 3 (Pick 125-200 Range) -- Lucas Erceg, Trevor Megill, Jeff Hoffman, Kirby Yates, Tanner Scott, Alexis Díaz, David Bednar, Ben Joyce, Pete Fairbanks 59:47 ADP Tier 4 (Pick 200-250 Range) -- Jordan Romano, Justin Martinez, Carlos Estévez, Kenley Jansen (FA), Ryan Pressly 1:11:22 ADP Tier 5 (Beyond Pick 250) -- Unsettled Situations & Late 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Relief Pitchers: https://forms.gle/Z1Nw13vBS3XyZgmw7 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.

Feb 3

Eno and DVR discuss Jack Flaherty's reunion with the Tigers before closing the book on starting pitchers (for now) -- with the fourth installment of their 2025 Starting Pitcher preview. Eno explains the "Yolo Yo-Yo", as the need for ceiling and growth should be balanced with steady veterans as you round out your pitching staff. Rundown 0:59 Jack Flaherty Returns to the Tigers 7:45 ADP Tier 7a -- Nick Lodolo, Jeffrey Springs, Walker Buehler, Ranger & Suárez 22:42 ADP Tier 7a (continued) -- Reese Olson, Michael Wacha, Nestor Cortes, Jackson Jobe, Kutter Crawford & Kumar Rocker 47:50 Looking for Undervalued Depth & Sleepers 1:01:10 The Pirates Might Do It Again with Bubba Chandler 1:13:41 Late SP Whack-a-Mole 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 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.

Jan 31

Eno and DVR take a quick break from their 2025 Position Preview series to catch up on news from around the league. Max Scherzer has landed with the Blue Jays on a one-year deal, Ha-seong Kim has joined the Rays, and bullpen changes are happening for several clubs with Carlos Estévez (Royals), Ryan Pressly (Cubs), and Kirby Yates (Dodgers) on the move. Rundown 2:37 Max Scherzer Signs with the Blue Jays 8:40 Grant Holmes' Current Opportunity in the Atlanta Rotation 13:11 Carlos Estévez Signs with the Royals 24:09 Ryan Pressly Traded to the Cubs 29:41 Kirby Yates Officially Joins the Dodgers 33:37 Ha-Seong Kim Signs with the Rays 41:22 Jorge Polanco Returns to the Mariners 49:30 Shinnosuke Ogasawara: Gets Two-Year Deal with Nats 50:31 Other News & Notes: Taylor Rogers & Austin Hays to the Reds, Jorge Mateo & Dylan Carlson to the O's, and Elias Díaz to the Padres 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 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.

Jan 31

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the third installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted between Pick 175 and 250 overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Will some of last year's biggest surprises like Seth Lugo, Sean Manaea and Luis Gil follow-up with valuable encores in 2025? Injury risk and opportunities for discounts are plentiful throughout this group! Rundown 1:10 ADP Tier 5b -- Ryan Pepiot, Shane Baz, Brandon Pfaadt & Seth Lugo 22:42 ADP Tier 5b (continued) -- Sean Manaea, Cristopher Sánchez, Taj Bradley & Zach Eflin 37:47 ADP Tier 6a -- MacKenzie Gore, Nathan Eovaldi, Luis Gil, Nick Pivetta & Spencer Arrighetti 1:01:21 ADP Tier 6b -- Yu Darvish, José Berrios, Tanner Houck & Bowden Francis 1:16:33 ADP Tier 6b (continued) Brandon Woodruff, Clarke Schmidt, Ronel Blanco, Drew Rasmussen, Gavin Williams & Jesús Luzardo 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 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.

Jan 29

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the second installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted between Pick 100 and 200 overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Which fallers from previous seasons offer the most rebound potential? Where should you take on injury risk in this group? And, is there any good oatmeal available for your pitching staff within these tiers? Rundown 2:47 ADP Tier 4a -- Freddy Peralta, Logan Webb & Max Fried 18:42 ADP Tier 4a (continued -- Joe Ryan, Tyler Glasnow, Grayson Rodriguez & Hunter Brown 37:47 ADP Tier 4a (continued) -- Sonny Gray, Shane McClanahan & Zac Gallen 49:18 ADP Tier 4b -- Carlos Rodón, Justin Steele, Spencer Strider, Bryan Woo, Jack Flaherty, Kodai Senga 1:11:40 ADP Tier 5a-- Jared Jones, Robbie Ray, Sandy Alcantara, Reynaldo López, Yusei Kikiuchi & Kevin Gausman 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 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.

Jan 28

Eno and DVR begin Pitcher Week with the first installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted among the Top 100 Overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Should you build your roster around Paul Skenes or Tarik Skubal and take a pitcher in Round 1, or wait a couple of rounds and find a potentially undervalued ace? How much will the Dodgers' use of a six-man rotation impact the value of their top-end starters? And which risers still have another level they could reach in the upcoming season? Rundown 2:19 ADP Tier 1a -- Paul Skenes v. Tarik Skubal in Round 1! 12:37 ADP Tier 1a -- Zack Wheeler, Logan Gilbert & Garrett Crochet 25:21 ADP Tier 1b -- Corbin Burnes, Chris Sale & Jacob deGrom, 40:22 ADP Tier 1b -- George Kirby, Cole Ragans, Dylan Cease & Blake Snell 55:55 ADP Tier 2 -- Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Gerrit Cole, Michael King, Pablo López & Framber Valdez 1:05:32 ADP Tier 3 -- Shota Imanaga, Bryce Miller, Bailey Ober, Aaron Nola, Luis Castillo, Hunter Greene, Roki Sasaki, Spencer Schwellenbach & Tanner Bibee 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6 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.

Jan 27

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series with UT/Utility players -- where a potential choice with the first overall pick awaits thanks to Shohei Ohtani. In addition to a trio of early-round sluggers to consider, there are late-round considerations that could emerge to qualify at new positions in-season. Plus, we take a look at a few very late outfielders (beyond Pick 300) to consider. Rundown 2:08 Are You Taking Shohei Ohtani First Overall Despite Shoulder Surgery? 11:19 Choosing Marcell Ozuna v. Brent Rooker v. Kyle Schwarber 21:33 Giancarlo Stanton & Joc Pederson 26:32 Late UT-only Players, Paths to Add In-Season Eligibility 34:12 Eloy Jiménez's Opportunity in Tampa Bay 45:46 Outfielders We Like Beyond Pick 300 Overall 56:54 Some Surprisingly Great Comps for Late Outfielder 1:10:09 Optimism About Jordan Beck? 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for UT players: https://forms.gle/S12DHuB1WjcPPW8G9 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.

Jan 24

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on middle and late-round options (~Pick 200-300 overall). Can you find enough value in the later rounds to wait for these players at a discount? (Note: This is part three of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield, with another group of very late outfielders to consider coming in an episode with UT-only players.) Rundown 3:05 ADP Tier 7 -- Jurickson Profar, Jung Hoo Lee, Jake McCarthy, Jorge Soler, Alec Burleson & Willi Castro* 18:25 ADP Tier 7 (Continued) -- George Springer, Brendan Donovan, Jesús Sánchez, Byron Buxton & TJ Friedl 35:44 ADP Tier 8 - Lars Nootbaar, Nolan Jones, Garrett Mitchell, JJ Bleday, Jo Adell, Evan Carter & Matt Wallner 58:05 ADP Tier 8 (Continued) Michael Conforto, Wilyer Abreu, Jordan Walker & Roman Anthony 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6 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.

Jan 24

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield with a focus on early-middle round options (~Pick 120-210 overall). As you accumulate depth and seek categorical boosts, which players should you target with options available throughout your draft? (Note: This is part two of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield) Rundown 3:05 ADP Tier 5a -- Ian Happ, Mike Trout, Pete Crow-Armstrong & Randy Arozarena 27:46 ADP Tier 5b - Dylan Crews, Steven Kwan, Adolis García & Jasson Dominguez 46:35 ADP Tier 6 -- Colton Cowser, Josh Lowe, Brandon Nimmo, Nick Castellanos, Ceddanne Rafaela, Parker Meadows, Tommy Edman, Lane Thomas, Taylor Ward, Tyler O’Neill, Kerry Carpenter & Victor Robles 1:20:52 ADP Tier 7 -- Heliot Ramos, Cedric Mullins & Lourdes Gurriel Jr. (more Tier 7 to begin Part 3 of the series!) 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series in the outfield! With a slew of players carrying first and second-round Average Draft Positions -- and and significant influx of youth at the position, there are plenty of strategic approaches to consider. (Note: This is part one of a three-episode series focusing on the outfield) Rundown 6:42 ADP Tier 1a (The First Rounders) -- Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Kyle Tucker, Corbin Carroll, Fernando Tatis Jr. *Mookie Betts, Julio Rodríguez 28:33 ADP Tier 1b (The Second Rounders) -- Jackson Chourio, Yordan Alvarez, Jarren Duran, Jazz Chisholm Jr.*, Jackson Merrill & Ronald Acuña Jr. 41:50 ADP Tier 2 -- Michael Harris II, Oneil Cruz, Wyatt Langford & James Wood 56:38 ADP Tier 3 -- Teoscar Hernández, Lawrence Butler, Brenton Doyle, Seiya Suzuki, Luis Robert Jr. & Bryan Reynolds 1:14:46 ADP Tier 4 -- Anthony Santander, Riley Greene, Cody Bellinger*, Christian Yelich & Spencer Steer* 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Outfielders: https://forms.gle/59oP2HGp8nNXFcky6 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.

Jan 21

Eno and DVR catch up on recent baseball news including Roki Sasaki's decision to join the Dodgers, Tanner Scott's four-year deal with the defending World Series Champions, and Kirby Yates' recent addition to the same bullpen. Plus, Anthony Santander to the Blue Jays, a big international signing for the A's as Shotaro Morii bypassed the NPB draft out of high school in Japan to join an MLB organization, and a few mailbag questions following the first week of position previews. Rundown 2:54 Roki Sasaki Chooses the Dodgers 9:05 The Keeper/Dynasty League Outlook 17:59 Tanner Scott Signs a Four-Year Deal with the Dodgers 23:36 Joe Sheehan Highlights Baseball's Recent Parity 31:50 Anthony Santander Joins the Blue Jays; More Additions to Come? 37:38 Shotaro Morri Signs with A's 44:31 Baseball Prospectus' New Arsenal Metrics 57:43 Spencer Torkelson's Long-Term Value 1:03:53 Nolan Gorman's Playing Time Projections 1:09:32 Accidental Omission From 3B Preview: Max Muncy 1:13:40 Dr. Tim Explains Loose Bodies to Us 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.

Jan 17

Eno and DVR continue their position preview series at catcher, where the league formats (one-catcher leagues v. two-catcher leagues) have a considerable impact on how to approach the group. Does William Contreras provide enough value over his position mates to justify at Top-30 overall ADP (in two-catcher leagues). Where is there value at the position, and which situations are better to avoid? Rundown 5:38 ADP Tier 1 -- The William Contreras Tier 12:07 ADP Tier 2 -- Yainer Diaz, Adley Rutschman, Salvador Perez, Willson Contreras, Cal Raleigh & Will Smith 34:00 ADP Tier 3 -- Shea Langeliers, Logan O’Hoppe, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Stephenson & Francisco Alvarez 43:28 ADP Tier 4 -- Gabriel Moreno, Austin Wells & Keibert Ruiz 52:19 ADP Tier 5 -- Sean Murphy, Iván Herrera, Connor Wong, Ryan Jeffers & Joey Bart 1:10:12 ADP Tier 6 -- Alejandro Kirk, Bo Naylor, Patrick Bailey & Jonah Heim 1:14:36 -- The Late, Late Catchers of Interest (Beyond Pick 300) 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Catcher https://forms.gle/GSDeDsWFneu1zzfp9 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.

Jan 16

Eno and DVR begin this episode with a few memories of the legendary Bob Uecker, who passed away Thursday at 90 years old.The position preview series continues at first base, where top-end production remains, and middle-round players to avoid are aplenty. Rundown 0:26 Remembering Bob Uecker 7:18 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Bryce Harper, Freddie Freeman & Matt Olson 25:44 ADP Tier 2 -- Pete Alonso, Salvador Perez, Christian Walker & Josh Naylor 35:07 ADP Tier 3 -- Cody Bellinger, Vinnie Pasquantino, Spencer Steer, Jake Burger & Triston Casas 48:23 ADP Tier 4 -- Paul Goldschmidt, Luis Arraez, Michael Toglia & Yandy Díaz 1:01:07 ADP Tier 5 -- Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Ryan Mountcastle, Michael Busch, Nathaniel Lowe, Andrew Vaughn, Rhys Hoskins 1:21:16 -- The Late, Late First Basemen of Interest (Beyond Pick 300) 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at First Base https://forms.gle/Sdcq2uyi6TaUREjY8 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.

Jan 16

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at third base. If the early-round options end up on the rosters of your league mates, which alternatives beyond the top-tier have the best chance to post similar production? Which players should you stay away from at their early draft-day prices, and which late options have the best paths to exceed expectations this season? Rundown 1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Rafael Devers & Manny Machado 17:28 ADP Tier 2 -- Mark Vientos, Jordan Westburg, Junior Caminero 33:33 ADP Tier 3 -- Jake Burger, Royce Lewis, Matt Chapman, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo 43:04 ADP Tier 4 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alec Bohm, Isaac Paredes 53:06 ADP Tier 5 -- Maikel Garcia, Matt Shaw, Nolan Arenado, Josh Jung, (Willi Castro), Connor Norby, Ryan McMahon & Christopher Morel 1:05:33 -- The Late, Late Third Basemen of Interest 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Third Base https://forms.gle/ppuuq3MmndRhijuG6 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 14

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at second base. Does Ketel Marte offer enough to target him as an early-round foundational piece? If you miss out on the other early options at the keystone, how long should you wait to address the position? Plus, which bounceback candidates and rookies make the most sense at a discount this year? Rundown 1:32 ADP Tier 1 -- Ketel Marte Stands Alone 5:48 ADP Tier 2 -- Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien & Jordan Westburg 22:10 ADP Tier 3 -- Luis García Jr., Brice Turang & Luis Rengifo 34:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Andrés Giménez & Nico Hoerner 44:30 ADP Tier 5 -- Zack Gelof, Maikel Garcia, Gleyber Torres, Willi Castro, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, Jackson Holliday & Jonathan India 1:01:52 -- Buying Into Jackson Holliday in Year 2? 1:11:57 -- The Late, Late Second Basemen of Interest 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Second Base: https://forms.gle/dfNAs4yZm81EgMPy6 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.

Jan 13

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Position Preview series at shortstop! Are traps looming in Tier 2 for those who take the plunge? Is there enough value beyond the Top 100 overall and still have enough production at the position? Which later targets offer the most value? Rundown 2:15 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Mookie Betts, Francisco Lindor & Trea Turner 18:23 ADP Tier 2 -- Oneil Cruz, Corey Seager, CJ Abrams & Willy Adames 37:12 ADP Tier 3 -- Matt McLain, Ezequiel Tovar, Anthony Volpe & Bo Bichette 56:25 ADP Tier 4 -- Xander Bogaerts, Xavier Edwards, Ceddanne Rafaela, Masyn Winn, Jeremy Peña & Dansby Swanson 1:18:33 ADP Tier 5 -- Zach Neto, Willi Castro, Tyler Fitzgerald, Trevor Story & Carlos Correa 1:23:27 The Late, Late Shortstops of Interest 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 Share your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Shortstop: https://forms.gle/sRmzNmvjh7UHG6eF9 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.

Jan 10

Eno and DVR discuss Justin Verlander's fit with the Giants -- including the potential adjustments he could make to try and rebound from a down year in 2024. Plus, they look at Gavin Lux's outlook and ceiling following a trade to Cincinnati, a five-year extension for Brent Rooker, and mailbag questions about year-to-year inning projections and Blake Snell's case for 'Best Pitcher of the Decade' so far (2020-2024). Rundown 1:16 Justin Verlander's Next (And Final?) Chapter in San Francisco 9:29 How Good Is The Giants' Pitching Staff? 16:37 Gavin Lux's Ceiling & Fit in Cincinnati 21:12 Making Sense of the Reds' Depth Chart 28:06 Brent Rooker Gets Extension with A's 33:50 Other News & Notes 48:36 Projecting Year-to-Year Innings Workloads 1:00:37 Blake Snell: The Best Starting Pitcher of This Decade? 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.

Jan 9

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss their paths into becoming pitching nerds while pulling back to discuss the baseline metrics they care about, and digging into a few of the newer tools and numbers they utilize to analyze pitchers. Rundown 7:45 What Are the Basic Things You Like to Know About Pitchers? 13:33 Year-to-Year Correlations of Pitching Stats 18:47 DIPS Theory & Other Changes Over Time 29:37 The Rise of Deeper Arsenals 34:58 Looking at Changes in Pitch Mix Over Time 43:34 *Newer* Pitch Details to Consider: Vertical Break 53:12 An Example of Seam-Shifted Wake 58:54 A Few Other Tools From Baseball Savant Pages 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 & Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6

Eno and DVR discuss Hye-seong Kim's fit with the Dodgers after he signed a three-year deal with the club Friday, Mookie Betts' outlook as a first-rounder coming off of a relatively disappointing 2024 that included time on the IL with a wrist injury, Jarren Duran's surprisingly-low 2025 Steamer projection, and a few other mailbag questions including one about our previous wish for a 'player squishing machine'. #WeAreScience Rundown 3:36 Hye-seong Kim Signs with Dodgers; The Depth Chart Gets More Crowded 11:21 Will Mookie Betts Return First-Round Value Again in 2025? 22:11 Charlie Morton Signs with Baltimore; Concerns About O's Rotation? 30:03 A New Study Looking at UCL Surgery Recoveries 36:27 Jarren Duran's 2025 Steamer Projection 46:53 Contrarian Targets & Holds 54:33 Playoff League Player Draft Approach 59:43 The Player Squishing Machine 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Burnes' surprising move to the D-backs on a six-year, $210 million contract -- plus, Teoscar Hernández's reunion with the Dodgers, another pair of moves from the Nationals, and a few mailbag questions as the new year gets underway. Rundown 2:44 Corbin Burnes to the D-backs(!): Six-Year, $210M Deal 11:37 Do Teams Overrreact to Qualifying Offer Compensation? 21:25 Teoscar Hernández: Returns to Dodgers w/Three-Year Deal 29:46 Nationals Add Josh Bell & Trevor Williams 42:17 Josh Rojas to Chicago, A Mervis-Brujan Swap & Six-Man Rotation in Boston? 50:25 Mailbag: Under the Radar First Baseman for Deep Leagues? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 27, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the legacy of Rickey Henderson after he passed away at the age of 65 last week. Plus, they examine the latest round of trades and signings including Jesús Luzardo's move to the Phillies for a pair of prospects, Paul Goldschmidt's shift to the Yankees, Gleyber Torres to the Tigers, Walker Buehler to the Red Sox, Sean Manaea's return to the Mets, and first basemen on the move in a pair of deals. Rundown 3:39 Remembering Rickey Henderson 8:19 Jesús Luzardo Traded to the Phillies 20:03 Paul Goldschmidt to the Yankees & Future HOF Case 27:54 Gleyber Torres to the Tigers 37:45 Walker Buehler Lands in Boston 43:57 Sean Manaea Returns to the Mets 49:20 Nathaniel Lowe Traded to Nats; Joc Pederson Signs with Rangers 57:59 Josh Naylor Traded to D-backs; Carlos Santana Returns to Cleveland 1:02:49 Can the Rays Get Eloy Jiménez Back on Track? 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 21, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's fit with the Yankees after the Cubs moved him in a trade earlier this week, and Matt Shaw's opportunity to take over the hot corner in Chicago. Plus, Christian Walker's move to the Astros on a three-year deal, Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to Houston, and a barrage of one-year deal including Max Kepler (Phillies), Griffin Canning (Mets), Michael Soroka (Nationals) and Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles). Rundown 1:58 Cody Bellinger to the Yankees 10:35 Matt Shaw's Opportunity in Chicago 14:59 Christian Walker's Move to Houston 20:10 Nolan Arenado Nixes a Trade to the Astros 29:30 Max Kepler to the Phillies 33:52 One-Year Deals for Griffin Canning, Michael Soroka & Tomoyuki Sugano 48:40 Eno's Final Hall of Fame Ballot Choices 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2024

Eno and DVR are back from the Winter Meetings and the big moves around baseball just keep flowing. They discuss Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a huge trade with the Astros, Devin Williams' move to the Yankees, a swap between the A's and Rays that sent Jeffrey Springs to Sacramento, and a few other odds and ends from around the league. Rundown 2:53 Kyle Tucker to the Cubs in a Massive Deal with the Astros 9:56 A Closer Look at FA Needs For Contenders (fWAR by Position) 21:28 A Critically Important Trade for Houston GM Dana Brown? 24:24 Devin Williams Traded to the Yankees 32:54 The Brewers' Shortstop Plan in 2025 39:38 Jeffrey Springs Traded to the A's 49:22 Other News & Notes: McClanahan's Workload, Thairo Estrada to Colorado 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.

Dec 11, 2024

Eno and DVR are joined by The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal to discuss Wednesday’s trade that sent Garrett Crochet to the Red Sox, the importance of a lower AAV in Max Fried’s deal with the Yankees, and an active Winter Meetings.Plus, they are joined by Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Zelus, Marlins Director of Pitching Bill Hezel, and former big leaguer Jed Lowrie to discuss each of their paths into baseball. Rundown 0:00 Intro Starts 13:31 Esteban Navarro Garaiz of Joins the Show 34:52 Bill Hezel Joins the Show 52:11 Jed Lowrie Joins the Show 1:07:30 Goodbye from Dallas! 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 With: Esteban Navarro Garaiz, Bill Hezel & Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss an eight-year deal for Max Fried and the Yankees, and an Andrés Giménez trade involving the Guardians and Blue Jays. Plus, Keith Law joins the show to discuss Kyle Tucker as a fallback option for teams that missed on Juan Soto, Carlos Correa and Bo Bichette as targets for teams seeking a shortstop, and Keith's path into baseball. Reds International Crosschecker Philip Stringer joins the show to discuss his role and career path, and MLB Network Radio's Mike Ferrin joins the show to offer up advice for those looking to break into baseball broadcasting.18:30 Keith Law Joins the Show! Rundown 43:19 Philip Stringer Joins the Show! 1:01:07 Mike Ferrin Joins the Show 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 With: Keith Law, Philip Stringer & Mike Ferrin Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2024

Eno and DVR are in Dallas for Day 1 of the Winter Meetings with a trio of excellent guests! Jayson Stark of The Athletic joins the show to discuss Dick Allen & Dave Parker, who were elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Classic Baseball Era Non-Players Committee on Sunday. Plus, Brewers manager Pat Murphy, and Mariners Vice President/Assistant General Manager Andy McKay discuss their paths into their respective roles and the critically important role of soft skills in their positions. Rundown 3:17 Jayson Stark Interview Begins 35:23 Pat Murphy Interview Begins 49:58 Andy McKay Interview Begins 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 With: Jayson Stark, Pat Murphy & Andy McKay Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2024

Eno and DVR are live in Dallas for an emergency pod as Juan Soto signs a record-shattering $765 million deal to spend the next 15 years with the Mets. Plus, they examine Willy Adames' move to the Giants, Michael Conforto to the Dodgers, Tyler O'Neill to the Orioles, and Luis Severino to the A's. 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.

Dec 8, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR are joined by Brent Rooker to discuss his offseason so far on the heels of a career year in 2024. Plus, they examine a few tough cases from this year's Hall of Fame ballot and 'The Golden At-Bat' -- one of the least popular ideas in baseball history (?) -- before playing another round of 'Name That Dude!'. Rundown 0:47 Brent's Early Offseason Work So Far 3:31 Adjustments & Areas of Improvement 6:10 Daily Prep Throughout the Season 9:45 Expectations for Sacramento's Park Factors 12:28 Staying In the Game While DH'ing 18:41 Toughest Hall of Fame Cases On This Year's Ballot 25:07 Félix Hernández & Making Better Era-Adjusted Comparisons 39:19 Chase Utley's Case & Surprising Low Vote Share in Year 1 42:31 Nobody Likes the 'Golden At-Bat' Idea (except Trevor, sort of) 53:18 Name That Dude! 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 & Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a few of their big-picture takeaways from the hitter pool in 2024 including a heavy dose of injuries in the early rounds, Atlanta's intense high-volume approach with playing time atop their roster, oatmeal that came through, and the benefits of waiting to fill in your outfield last season. Rundown 1:51 An Unusual Year For Round 1 Bats? 7:58 Should the Braves Consider Load Management for Their Stars? 13:58 The Quality & Depth at Third Base is Running Away From First Base 18:27 Learning From Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson's 2024 Projections? 27:25 Zigging When Everyone Else Zagged Early: A Tough Early-Round Pocket w/Injuries 33:41 Did 'Oatmeal' Largely Pay Off For Us? 40:18 Juan Soto Underperformed His xSLG!? 43:30 Is DVR Tailing the Rays with Christopher Morel in 2025? 48:00 Waiting In the Outfield Worked 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 2, 2024

Eno and DVR are back from the holiday to discuss Blake Snell's five-year pact with the Dodgers (and an extension for Tommy Edman), plus Frankie Montas' move to the Mets and Matthew Boyd's signing with the Cubs. Related Reading 'The book on Blake Snell doesn’t have it completely right' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5951700 Rundown 2:10 Blake Snell to the Dodgers Related Search on Baseball Savant looking at Starting Pitchers with the lowest percentage of pitches in the heart of the strike zone since 2022: https://bit.ly/4ivcfRR 14:39 An Extension for Tommy Edman 27:05 Frankie Montas to the Mets 33:03 Matthew Boyd to the Cubs 40:14 Potential Position Changes & Rangers Rehab Updates Mailbag! 55:46 Reds Rotation After Brady Singer Addition 1:00:51 Early 2025 Catcher Thoughts 1:14:22 The Blue Jays' Offseason Plans 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the top free-agents available this winter and attempt to predict where that group will land when the dust settles in the weeks ahead. Is Juan Soto staying in New York? Will Corbin Burnes re-up with the Orioles? Can the Padres keep their core intact and continue as perennial threats by adding Roki Sasaki? They consider fits and the potential contingency plans for teams trying to shop at the top of this year's class. Related Reading ($) '2024-25 MLB Top 40 Free Agent Big Board: Welcome to the Juan Soto sweepstakes' -- https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5891633 Rundown 3:58 Juan Soto Staying in New York -- Yankees or Mets? 9:45 Corbin Burnes: Long-Term Ace w/Durability Around Slowly Declining K% 17:15 Roki Sasaki: Maybe It Won't be the Dodgers?! 22:13 Max Fried: Moving on From Atlanta? 26:40 Blake Snell: Another Turn on the Free Agent Market 30:03 Willy Adames: Most Likely Destination? 35:22 Alex Bregman: Is He Really Done in Houston? 40:42 Pete Alonso: Part of the Mets' "A" Plan, or a Fallback to Return? 44:43 Anthony Santander v. Teoscar Hernández: A FA Would You Rather 54:15 Jack Flaherty: The Start of Tier 2 SPs? 1:01:21 Sean Manaea: Best of Tier 2 Options? 1:08:21 Yusei Kikuchi: Signs with Angels; We Would Have Got That Wrong! 1:09:59 Christian Walker: Underrated Power Bat on the Market? 1:12:53 Ha-seong Kim: Many Suitors with Injury Discount? 1:15:24 Reds-Royals Trade 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2024

Eno and DVR are joined by John Henry Schroeder to discuss draft-and-hold formats -- fantasy baseball leagues with no in-season pickups -- and how to approach those leagues in a way that is different than a typical February or March draft. They cover roster construction goals (and a few pitfalls to avoid), the unique risk of low WAR players in this format, playing time trends relative to draft position in 2024, and a few projections that they will likely disagree within heading into 2025. Rundown 1:38 JH’s Path Into High Stakes Fantasy Baseball 3:34 Draft-and-Hold (Draft Champions) & Gladiator Leagues 5:19 Why Draft This Early? 7:22 A Critical Roster Construction Mistake To Avoid 15:17 How Important is Categorical Balance without In-Season Pickups? 23:01 The Risk with Low WAR Players 29:16 Low WAR Players We’re Still Interested In 34:15 Playing Time v. Draft Position 41:57 What Outside the Box Idea Flopped the Most? 49:54 Ideal Roster Balance w/50-Round Draft-and-Hold Builds 52:51 Other 2025 Projections You Will Disagree With 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.

Nov 18, 2024

Eno and DVR return from a brief break to discuss Roki Sasaki's decision to head to MLB for the 2025 season. Now that he's on the way, they discuss a few potential landing spots and how they're currently valuing him for early drafts. Plus, they look at Andrew Painter's return in the Arizona Fall League, Josue Briceño's MVP-winning performance in the league, and another round of November news including shoulder surgery for Zach Neto, more changes to the left field wall in Baltimore, and a temporary move to George Steinbrenner Field for the Rays in 2025. Rundown 2:24 Roki Sasaki is Headed to MLB, Where Will He Land? 9:50 Would You Rather?: Roki Sasaki v. Other Early-Round (Top 75 overall) Starting Pitchers 21:55 Andrew Painter's Arizona Fall League Return 27:25 Josue Briceño Gets on the Deep Dynasty League Radar in the AFL 34:14 Reading the Tea Leaves: Aaron Boone's Comments on Caleb Durbin & Jasson Dominguez 39:48 Griffin Jax Being Considered for Starting Role in Minnesota 46:19 Zach Neto Undergoes Shoulder Surgery 53:49 Grayson Rodriguez: Fully Recovered From Lat Strain 56:37 Other News & Notes: Charlie Morton & The Rays' 2025 Home 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 9, 2024

Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona with a flurry of early offseason updates including a shoulder procedure for Shohei Ohtani, a closer look at Roki Sasaki's pitch mix after his 2024 campaign in NPB, expectations that Ronald Acuña Jr. and Spencer Strider won't be ready for Opening Day in 2025, plus a trade, a new contract for Michael Wacha, and the path for Jeff Hoffman to return to a starting role once he finds a new club in free agency. Rundown 2:01 Shohei Ohtani's Undergoes Left Shoulder (Labrum) Surgery 12:17 How Many Players Have Old Injuries to Manage? 21:50 Roki Sasaki Nearing a Decision for 2025 Plans 30:57 Spencer Strider & Ronald Acuña Jr.: Unlikely for Opening Day 38:00 Jorge Soler Traded to Anaheim for Jorge Soler 49:08 David Fry Undergoes UCL Surgery 51:16 Extensions, Options & Opt-Outs 1:11:14 Willson Contreras to First Base & Position/Role Change Rumblings Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 4, 2024

Eno and DVR are live at First Pitch Arizona. Max Bay, parent of Stuff+ joins the show to discuss a few changes with the latest update to the model. Danny Kirwin and Cooper Adams from the Red Sox organization stop by to discuss their path as undrafted college players into Boston's system and into the Arizona Fall League. Plus, Eno and DVR discuss a few of the biggest surprises relative to the Stuff+ model in 2024, and their preferred roster construction strategies as the 2025 fantasy baseball draft season gets underway. Rundown 1:02 Is DIPS Theory Dead? 9:46 Looking Beyond the Projections & Models for an Edge 11:56 Predicting the Next Iteration of Changes to Stuff+ 18:59 Danny Kirwin & Cooper Adams Join the Show 23:31 How Did Tread Help Danny & Cooper Make the Leap From College to Signing with Boston? 29:26 Unique Challenges in the Arizona Fall League 34:06 The Biggest Movers in the Updated Stuff+ Model 43:03 What Is Your Ideal Roster Construction Approach as Draft Season Begins? 60:29 Considerations for Players Returning From Second Tommy John Surgery Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper email: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching Game 5 victory over the Yankees that made them the 2024 World Series Champions, which featured a string of defensive miscues that opened the door for a five-run fifth, and a clean ninth inning from....Walker Buehler?! Plus, they look ahead to busy offseasons for both clubs as the Dodgers weigh options for a few potential upgrades, and the Yankees prepare to make a massive offer to retain Juan Soto. Rundown 1:18 The Dodgers' Pitching Staff Had Just Enough in the Tank 7:33 One Brutal Inning for the Yankees' Defense 15:20 The Yankees' Need for More Bullpen Depth in Future Postseasons 19:24 The Dodgers Have Taken Over Baseball's Death Star 30:06 Long-Term Concerns About Jack Flaherty's Velocity? 37:38 The Yankees' Offseason Plans & Juan Soto Watch Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Anthony Volpe's huge Game 4 -- including a grand slam -- that may help the Yankees turn the World Series around as they continue to stave off elimination. Plus, they dig into several hitters that missed their 2024 season projections in both direction, looking for overperformers who had real breakouts, and underperformers with rebound potential in 2025. Rundown 1:27 The Anthony Volpe Game & Volpe's Long-Term Ceiling 12:40 Austin Wells' Insurance Homer & Eighth-Inning Runs Saved Luke Weaver's Workload? 16:22 White Sox Hiring Will Venable as Manager; Offseason Targets? 26:58 Hitters that Missed Projections: Underperformers -- Long-Term Fallers, or Rebound Targets? 42:58 Hitters that Missed Projections: Overperformers -- Breakouts, or Players Bound for a Downturn in 2025? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 29, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' commanding lead over the Yankees after a 4-2 win in Game 3. Plus, they wonder if the TV strike-zone box is ready for an overhaul, and discuss why Brusdar Graterol doesn't strike more hitters out. Away from the World Series, they discuss several notable second-half performances including Blake Snell, Yusei Kikuchi and Hunter Brown with an eye toward early 2025 drafts. Rundown 3:55 Another Strong Start From Walker Buehler 10:29 A Closer Look at Strike Three Against Gleyber Torres in the Seventh Inning 18:02 The Multi-Year Success of Dodger Bullpen Games 26:25 Why Doesn't Brusdar Graterol Get More Strikeouts? 30:48 Giving Blake Snell & Gerrit Cole the SP1 Treatment in 2025? 43:41 Eno's Lingering Concerns About Kevin Gausman 47:55 Is Hunter Brown an SP2 Now? (Top 30 Pitcher) 53:36 Buying 2023-2024 Improvements From Yusei Kikuchi? 56:42 Second-Half Hitter Questions: Josh Lowe's K%, Lars Nootbaar's Health & Sean Murphy's Productivity Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 28, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss an eventful start to the World Series -- including Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam, and the Yankees' choice to use Nestor Cortes in that matchup -- long-term concerns about Shohei Ohtani's dislocated shoulder even if he's able to play in Game 3, and the postseason struggles of Aaron Judge. Plus, they look back at their second-half draft from July to discuss a few intriguing early-draft season targets including Luis Robert Jr., whose situation for 2025 would improve drastically if the White Sox opt to trade him. Rundown 1:15 Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Grand Slam 11:31 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Game 2 Performance & Adjustments 21:01 Aaron Judge's October Woes 27:00 Long-Term Concerns About Shohei Ohtani's Shoulder? 36:54 Looking Back at Our Second-Half Rebound Draft 43:50 Luis Robert Jr. v. Brenton Doyle in 2025 51:45 Bo Bichette v. Luis García Jr. 57:58 David Fry, Sonny Gray & Ronny Mauricio Updates Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Freddie Freeman Cover Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 24, 2024

Eno and DVR preview the World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, examining the team's position player groups -- including defense and baserunning -- pitching, and the difficulty of game planning throughout the series. Plus, they share their predictions for series winner and series MVP. Rundown 1:32 The Lineups: Depth Will Be Under the Microscope Behind Stars 14:38 How Do the Yankees & Dodgers Stack Up Defensively? 24:05 Do the Dodgers Have a Significant Edge on the Basepaths? 27:55 Game-by-Game Starting Pitcher Outlook 33:52 The Challenge of Limiting Looks at Your Relievers 37:07 Game Planning Considerations for the Series 51:54 Predictions: Series Winner & MVP Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 23, 2024

Eno, DVR, Trevor discuss the passing of Fernando Valenzuela, whose dominant 1981 season led to Rookie of the Year and Cy Young Award honors in the same campaign and spurred 'Fernandomania' in Los Angeles. Plus, they dig into reliever rankings for the World Series and critical matchups that each team will be focused on during the Fall Classic. Rundown 0:59 Fernando Valenzuela Passes Away at Age 63 5:21 Reliever Rankings for the World Series: Who Is No. 1? 15:59 Evan Phillips' Difficult Matchup with the Yankees' Bats 20:12 Tommy Kahnle's Extremely Heavy Changeup Usage 28:08 The Yankees' Lack of Power Lefties in the Bullpen 37:27 Uncertainty Around Nestor Cortes Jr.'s Availability & Role 44:22 Critical Matchups That Could Swing the Series Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay 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 Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 22, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few compelling things about this year's World Series matchup and wonder if this round of Yankees v. Dodgers is a 'Dream World Series'. Plus, they rank the starting pitchers that are likely to appear in the series and assess the overall strength of each team's rotation options. Beyond the World Series, they also discuss Britt's story about White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf considering a potential sale of the team, and the upgrades that might be on tap for a Cubs team seeking a return to the playoffs in 2025. Rundown 1:14 Is This the 'Dream World Series'? 5:32 The Best World Series Money Can Buy? 13:03 What Compels You Most About Yankees-Dodgers? 23:21 Lining Up the Starters Around Expected Bullpen Games 28:28 Rankings the Starting Pitchers We'll See In This Series 42:56 Jerry Reinsdorf is Open to Selling the White Sox 51:12 Offseason Plans for the Cubs Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 21, 2024

Eno and DVR look back at the conclusion of the LCS matchups as the Dodgers eliminated the Mets and the Yankees eliminated the Guardians to advance to the World Series over the weekend. They also examine a few potential offseason moves for the Mets and Guardians. Rundown 4:51 The Dodgers' Lack of Innings From Starters This Postseason 8:53 Reliever Third Time Penalties Raise Questions About Heavy Reliever Usage in Playoffs 14:56 Did We Underappreciate the Tommy Edman Deal? 19:48 Looking Ahead at the Mets' Offseason Plans 28:45 An ALCS That Delivered Plenty of Excitement 40:39 Juan Soto v. Hunter Gaddis in Game 5 of the ALCS 48:27 What's On Tap for the Guardians This Winter? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 18, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss an instant classic in Cleveland as the Guardians took Game 3 of the ALCS in dramatic fashion. Plus, they see another night of increased stuff across the board for Dodgers and Mets pitchers in Game 4 of the NLCS, where the Dodgers are now just one win away from the World Series. They also consider the 2025 outlook for Yoshinobu Yamamoto and take their first look at very early draft-day costs for starting pitchers around the top of the board. Rundown 2:21 An Instant Classic in Cleveland 10:58 Should Jhonkensy Noel Be in the Starting Lineup for Bottom-Half Pop? 14:26 The Dodgers Are One Win Away From the World Series 20:20 Did We See a Similar Stuff Increase at Citi Field in Game 4? 29:10 Is Yoshinobu Yamamoto a Fantasy Ace In Year 2 with the Dodgers? 41:25 What If You Wait Until After Round 5 (15 teams) to Start Drafting Pitchers? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 17, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Walker Buehler's outing in Game 3 of the NLCS and the overall uptick in pitch movement at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Plus, they examine the struggles of catchers at the plate this postseason -- and in recent years -- before discussing publicly available defensive metrics following the release of Gold Glove finalists earlier this week. Rundown 1:13 Was That Walker Buehler's Best Stuff of the Season? 9:29 David Fry's Injury-Driven Defensive Limitations 11:53 Are Catcher Ground Into Stumps by October? 20:06 Will Smith's Slight Downturn in 2024 30:06 How Does This Guardians Team Compare to Other Recent LCS Clubs? 41:20 The Gold Glove Finalists Made Us Wonder: How Do We Feel About Currently Available Defensive Metrics? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 16, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Yankees' Game 2 over the Guardians and the missed opportunities for Cleveland as the series heads to Ohio and wonder how the Guardians might be able to climb back into the series. Plus, Eno shares his frustration with the unfair critiques of one-knee down catching, and they discuss the lack of right-on-right changeups. Rundown 2:20 Missed Opportunities in Game 2 of the ALCS 7:40 The Absurdity of Complaints About One-Knee Down Catching 12:49 Pedro Avila's New Splitter May Matter Beyond the Playoffs 21:32 How Can the Guardians Climb Back Into the ALCS? 29:02 Why Don't We See More Right-on-Right Changeups? 35:43 Can We Have More Broadcast Options in the Playoffs? 45:33 Hawk-Eye Purchases KinaTrax; Potential Benefits on the Public Data Side in the Future? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 15, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' altered bullpen game approach in Game 2 of the NLCS which included an earlier usage of Landon Knack, who surrendered a critical second-inning grand slam to Mark Vientos. Plus, they examine the Mets' success against relievers throughout the year as highlighted by Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus, a few potential fits for Alex Bregman and Willy Adames in free agency, and the success of Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians. Rundown 1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 2 7:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout 12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age? 18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency 22:55 Did the Dodgers' Hold Back Their Top Relievers in Game 2 to Limit the Mets' Looks? 26:39 Robert Orr's Breakdown of the Mets' Success Against Relievers 35:20 What Would You Put on Your Hitters Skills Checklist? 39:55 Can the Guardians Begin to Turn Good Hit Tools Into More Power? 47:51 What Changed for Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS? 52:37 Will Luis Severino Add Wrinkles for the Dodgers' Lefties in Game 3? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 14, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the LCS matchups between the Dodgers and Mets, and the Yankees and Guardians -- including the Dodgers' pitching staff going on an excellent run of scoreless innings (33 entering Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday) -- and the Guardians' series-clinching win over the Tigers from the weekend. Plus, they wonder what adjustments AJ Preller and company will make around the core returning for 2025, and the next steps for the Tigers after their run ended one win away from a trip to the ALCS. Rundown 1:35 Will the Dodgers Ever Give Up a Run Again? 3:21 The Padres' Offseason Outlook 12:35 Keys to the Mets-Dodgers NLCS Matchup 25:58 Lane Thomas' Grand Slam Propels the Guardians Into the ALCS 37:14 The Tigers' Offseason Outlook 49:31 Jackson Jobe's Path Into the Opening Day Rotation Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 11, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Yankees' series-clinching win over the Royals, and what comes next after big step forward in Kansas City in 2024. Plus, they examine the Guardians' win in Game 4 that brings their ALDS matchup with the Tigers for a decisive Game 5 against Tarik Skubal, and a few offseason news items of interest. Rundown 1:12 Yankees Advance to ALCS with Game 4 Win in Kansas City 5:42 Offseason Outlook in KC 17:07 Chuckles From the Yankees' Postgame Celebration 25:14 Another Smart Bullpen Decision in an Elimination Game 30:38 An Excellent Game 4 in Guardians-Tigers Series 41:09 Offseason Updates: Brent Rooker, Jorge Polanco & Tomoyuki Sugano Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 10, 2024

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Tigers' Game 3 win over the Guardians that has put them one win away from the ALCS, the Dodgers' bullpen game shutout of the Padres that will send their series back to LA for a Game 5, Francisco Lindor's heroics that vaulted the Mets into the NLCS, what's next for the Phillies, and the Yankees-Royals matchup in Game 4 that features a rematch of Gerrit Cole v. Michael Wacha. Rundown 7:30 The Tigers' Staff Cruises (Again) in Game 3 11:30 Matt Vierling's Catch Halts a Guardians Rally 19:45 The Dodgers' Bullpen Game Shutout Win in Game 4 30:41 Francisco Lindor's Grand Slam Sends the Mets to the NLCS 36:30 The Phillies' Current Window; Offseason Needs 41:59 The Yankees Push the Royals to the Brink of Elimination 48:51 The KC Bullpen Decision: Lefty-Lefty Against Wells, or Righty-Right Against Stanton? 55:25 Michael Wacha's Success & Changeup Usage v. Aaron Judge Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 9, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss critical Game 3 wins for the Mets and Padres that have the Phillies and Dodgers facing elimination Wednesday. Plus, they dig into the Tigers' and Guardians' pitching options in a bullpen-heavy Game 3 in Detroit, and the Clarke Schmidt-Seth Lugo pitching matchup on tap as Royals v. Yankees shifts to Kansas City. Rundown 0:34 The Tigers' Game 3 Pitching Plans 6:49 Cleveland's Plans Behind Alex Cobb 13:18 Sean Manaea Deals in Game 3; Mets One Win Away From NLCS 24:05 Can José Quintana Keeps the Phillies' Bats Quiet in Game 4? 30:04 Clarke Schmidt v. Seth Lugo in Kansas City 35:17 Dylan Cease on Short Rest v. Landon Knack & the Dodgers' Bullpen Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 8, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss all four Division Series being level at one game apiece and preview the Game 3 matchups between the Phillies and Mets, and Padres and Dodgers before looking back at Kerry Carpenter's game-winning three-run homer off of Emmanuel Clase, and the four-run fourth inning at the put the Royals on top for good in the Bronx on Monday night. Rundown 2:15 Sean Manaea: A Familiar Foe w/Changing Arm Slot 11:42 Seeing a Pitch Shape More Often Reduces Effectiveness 15:57 Walker Buehler's Game 3 Assignment; Importance of Curveball and Cutter 22:18 Mookie Betts' Postseason Numbers 33:55 Kerry Carpenter Claims a Chapter in Tigers Postseason History 47:17 The Royals Take Game 2 in the Bronx Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 7, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend for all four Division Series -- including the early outburst from the Cleveland lineup that set up a Guardians' Game 1 win, a back-and-forth battle in the Bronx that the Yankees held onto win over the Royals, and two splits on the National League side where bitter rivalries have generated some great early-series drama. Rundown 2:56 The Guardians' Offense Erupts in Game 1; Thoughts Behind Tigers' Opener Strategy Against Cleveland Bats 11:17 Game Planning Against Tarik Skubal 18:11 A Missed Opportunity for the Royals? 22:44 One Particularly Important Play By Jazz Chisholm Jr. 28:40 Phillies-Mets Is Delivering Through Two Games 39:37 Padres-Dodgers Continues to Escalate 50:27 Jurickson Profar Fooled Us! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 4, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Mets' thrilling comeback win over the Brewers to advance to the NLDS -- and Eno looks ahead and what's next for Milwaukee in 2025 -- before they take a look at each of the four Division Series matchups getting underway Saturday. Rundown 1:36 Pete Alonso Hits a Series-Winning Homer 9:22 Eno Looks Ahead at the Brewers' 2025 15:37 Key Questions in Mets-Phillies Matchup 26:30 A Possible Role for Kodai Senga In This Round? 31:09 Key Questions in Tigers-Guardians Matchup 39:51 A Closer Look: Potential Game Plan for Tigers v. Tanner Bibee 47:03 Does the AL's Off-Day Schedule Help Kansas City? 55:23 Key Questions in Padres-Dodgers Matchup Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 3, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the action from Day 2 of the Wild Card Round which featured three teams advancing -- including the Tigers, Royals and Padres -- and just one series -- Mets v. Brewers -- that will head to a decisive Game 3. With Division Series previews on tap for Friday's episode, they also examine the offseason questions facing the Astros, Orioles and Braves as those teams begin to focus on 2025. Rundown 1:43 Jackson Chourio & Garrett Mitchell Send Brewers-Mets to Game 3 8:32 The Surprising Season of Tobias Myers; Any Wrinkles for Game 3? 15:30 The Orioles' Swift October Exit & A Big Offseason Looming 29:51 The Tigers' Johnny Wholestaff Approach Wins in Game 2 41:11 Big Offseason Questions Looming for the Astros 47:46 The Padres Pile On Early Against Max Fried to Advance 54:06 Atlanta's Offseason Questions Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Oct 2, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR look back at fun opening day of the 2024 postseason and consider the implications of Game 1 in each series as four teams -- the Astros, Braves, Brewers and Orioles -- all face elimination Wednesday. Rundown 0:55 Tarik Skubal's Gem, Tigers' Game 2 Kitchen Sink Pitching Plan 10:56 Mets Parlay Big Inning Into Game 2 Elimination Opportunity in Milwaukee 25:38 The Orioles' Lineup is Looking For Answers 35:00 The Padres' Intriguing Rotation Alignment Pays Off in Game 1, Can This Version of Joe Musgrove Close Out Atlanta in Game 2? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 1, 2024

After an incredible Game 1 of Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader, the NL Wild Card round matchups are set! Eno and DVR discuss the potential carryover effects of the tight schedule on both clubs as they go on the road to face the Padres and Brewers. How will the Braves navigate their pitching plans if Chris Sale is unavailable? Will the bullpens wear down as series progress? Plus, is this the most complete Padres team that AJ Preller has assembled in San Diego? Can the Mets' lineup propel them deep into October, or will the Brewers' mixing and matching approach in the pitching staff continues to work in the playoffs? Rundown 3:34 Doubleheader Carryover Effects on Atlanta's Pitching 11:39 The Best Padres Squad of the Preller Era? 17:49 Limited Value of Regular Season Meetings 23:28 The Depth of the Mets' Lineup 34:40 The Brewers' Pitching Flexibility 41:00 Full World Series Predictions Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Sep 30, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the two AL Wild Card matchups with the Tigers' second-half surge bringing them to Houston, with an opportunity to end the Astros' string of seven consecutive ALCS appearances. Plus, they examine the Royals-Orioles matchup, and wonder if the Kansas City bats behind Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez can bring enough to the table against playoff pitching, and if the O's second-half performance (40-41) will carry over into October. Rundown 3:14 Can The Tigers Carry Their Excellent Second Half Into October? 10:34 Buying Elite Quality of Contact Suppression? 17:31 The Difficulty of Picking Against the Astros 25:52 How Do the Royals and Orioles Match Up? 34:37 What's Behind the September Struggles of the Baltimore Bullpen? 38:57 Who Advances to Face the Yankees in the ALDS? 47:37 The Lingering Questions About Supporting Bats Behind Judge and Soto 50:31 Cleveland's Shift Toward More Power in 2024 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 27, 2024

Eno and DVR are joined by Melissa Lockard on the heels of Thursday's final game for the Oakland A's at the Coliseum. They discuss Melissa's path into A's fanhood a few decades ago, the final home game in Oakland, where things stand with the A's player development, and the long-term outlook for Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Rundown 1:11 Melissa's Path to Becoming an A's Fan 6:07 A Bunny Bringing Balls Out of the Ground? 13:19 How Did This Actually Happens? 20:53 The Final Home Game in Oakland 25:34 What's Next for A's Fans? 33:57 Where Do Things Stand for Player Development? 39:12 How Far Is This Team From Contention? 49:22 Brent Rooker's Incredible 2024 Campaign 53:44 Lawrence Butler's Future 59:22 Which Pitching Prospects is Melissa Most Excited About for 2025? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockard 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: Melissa Lockard Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 24, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the flaws for each of the 15 remaining teams in contention for the playoffs and explain why that could lead to their elimination (and share a few reasons why they could win the World Series). Does recent form even matter? If so, for how long? Does the Orioles' underwhelming second half mean more than the Royals' seven-game losing streak, or can teams turn everything around with a clean slate in October? Rundown 1:15 The Dodgers' Current Starting Pitching Options 5:06 Are The Phillies Ready to Finish the Job in 2024? 8:51 Is Starting Pitching Depth the Brewers' Biggest Weakness? 13:58 Could the Padres' Defense Lead to Their Playoff Demise? 17:47 Can the D-backs Continue to Outhit Their Pitching? 21:24 What Are Mets' Biggest Concerns Beyond Francisco Lindor's Health? 27:05 Is the Braves' Nightmare Simply Missing the Postseason? 29:48 Has the Gap Between the Yankees and Astros Closed Since the 2022 ALCS? 34:54 We Owe an Apology to the Guardians 39:49 What Are the Astros' Concerns Beyond the Yordan Alvarez Injury? 44:22 Macro View Problems for the Orioles 50:46 Are the Tigers Actually Good? 56:08 Beyond the Seven-Game Losing Streak, What Are You Worried About with the Royals? 1:01:34 Can The Twins Clear the Cobwebs? 1:07:07 It Would Be a Shame for the Mariners to Waste This Pitching Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 23, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a few potential tweaks to the endgame of fantasy baseball season, which always brings a plethora of odd and challenging decisions. Plus, they look at the injury-hampered season of Rafael Devers, the second-half recovery from Eugenio Suárez, and the limited options available for the final week in draft-and-hold formats. Rundown 3:53 Eno's H2H Lament 6:55 What Is the Ideal Endgame in Fantasy Baseball? 22:00 Rafael Devers' 2024 Season is Over 29:02 Eugenio Suárez's Massive Second Half 33:05 Staying Upright Until the End in Draft-and-Hold Leagues 42:05 Jonathan Aranda is Pulling Us Back in with a Nice September 51:59 Where the Money Went: Final Week Edition 54:32 Luke Weaver's Adjustments & 2025 Closer Outlook Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 20, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 campaign -- and the incredible performance he turned in Thursday to reach that milestone. Plus, they examine Bo Bichette's future outlook as his 2024 season has to come a close, before looking at the second-half K-BB% leaderboard. Rundown 2:03 Shohei Ohtani Creates the 50-50 Club 4:54 Where Does Thursday's Six-Hit, Two Homer Game Rank All Time? 10:00 Oh Yeah, He'll Pitch Again Next Year 16:10 Freezing Ohtani Takes (Including Our Own) 22:15 Bo Bichette's Disappointing 2024 Season is Over. What's Next? 34:02 Second Half K-BB% Leaderboard Surprises 47:38 Is Brandon Pfaadt the New Mitch Keller or Nick Pivetta? 55:45 Who Are You Targeting for the Final Week? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper 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.

Sep 19, 2024

In their final regular season livestream of 2024, Eno, Trevor, and DVR have a draft of pitcher traits, in hopes of honing in on the most important qualities for a pitcher to have as foundational skills. Plus, they discuss Kumar Rocker and 'The Death Ball' and whether the Splinker is actually a real pitch. This week's show will also feature a special edition of 'Name That Dude'! Rundown 1:31 The Brewers Clinch Their Fourth NL Central Title in Six Season 5:55 Craig Kimbrel DFA'd By Orioles; Is He Cooperstown Bound? 15:42 Does Kumar Rocker Throw 'The Death Ball'? 28:18 Are Splinkers Real? 40:00 Build a Pitcher: Our 2024 Draft 58:26 Name That Dude! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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.

Sep 17, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the possibility of having separate Rookie of the Year awards for hitters and pitchers in future seasons, and the difficulty of making choices in this year ROY races. Plus, they discuss the unusual story of Matt Chapman's extension with the Giants going through Buster Posey, the second-half struggles of the Orioles, and whether there is any meaningful link between September rotation results and October performance. Rundown 1:00 DVR's Case for Splitting Up Rookie of the Year Awards for Hitters and Pitchers 6:34 Varying WAR Across Different Sites (FanGraphs, Baseball Reference and Baseball Prospectus) 13:40 Looking for Value Beyond the Numbers 20:09 Ceddanne Rafaela's Rookie Campaign 26:04 Buster Posey's Role in Matt Chapman's Extension with the Giants 38:01 Making Sense of the Orioles' Second-Half Slide 51:48 Does Late-Season Rotation Form Matter? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Jackson Merrill Cover Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Mason Miller Cover Photo: Eakin Howard/Getty Images Paul Skenes Cover Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 16, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Tyler Glasnow's sprained elbow -- and the likelihood that his 2024 season is now over. How much will Glasnow's risk-reward profile shift in the wake of another problematic ailment? Plus, is it time to re-evaluate Julio Rodríguez's status as an early first-round pick on the heels of a disappointing season in Year 3 with the Mariners, or does the ceiling he's flashes in his first two campaigns keep him in the conversation as a top-five pick in 2025? Rundown 3:24 Tyler Glasnow's 2024 Season is Likely Over 10:52 Awaiting Francisco Lindor's MRI Results 13:33 Is It Time to Re-Assess Julio Rodríguez's Early First-Round Status? 26:56 Long-Term: Spencer Arrighetti v. Hayden Birdsong 34:39 Heliot Ramos' History-Making Homer at Oracle 40:51 Kumar Rocker and Jacob deGrom Fetch (Some) Big Bids Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 13, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Corey Seager's season-ending surgery and long-term outlook, Kumar Rocker's debut, and an impressive rotation coming together for the Rangers in 2025. Plus, they crowdsource some of the biggest risers among prospects from several members of The Athletic's MLB staff, and discuss a few intriguing names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 5:58 Corey Seager to Have Season-Ending Hernia Surgery 11:26 Kumar Rocker Debuts, Jacob deGrom Nears Return 19:55 Twins Minor League Catcher Derek Bender Released for Giving Away Pitches 26:27 Project Prospect: (Some) of the Biggest Risers of 2024 33:40 Position Players Reaching Double-A At Age-18 or Younger 42:59 Carlson Reed: Another Pirates Pitching Prospect to Monitor 55:27 Two More Rising Bats 1:01:34 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 12, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR consider a few ways that pitchers could keep hitters guessing more often, a question about the possibility of great command being a detriment, unusual training methods and tools, and whether it would be more surprising to see the Tigers make the playoffs -- or -- for the Braves to miss them. Plus, it's Round 3 of Name That Dude! Rundown 0:59 Using Game Theory for Pitch Sequencing? 9:18 Random Number Generating A Game Plan While Accounting for Known Useful Information 19:50 Can Great Command Be a Detriment? 31:17 What Unusual Training Methods and Tech Have You Seen? 40:39 Let’s Talk About Toe Yoga! 53:41 More Surprising: Tigers Making Playoffs - or - Braves Missing Them? 1:05:50 Name That Dude! Follow Eno @enosarris Follow Trevor @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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.

Sep 10, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the return of Jasson Dominguez for the stretch run, Kumar Rocker's upcoming debut with the Rangers, and the Mets' continued presence in the NL Wild Card race. Plus, they'll discuss the Twins' untimely tailspin, the Royals' rise under J.J. Picollo, and how the current struggles of Justin Verlander might shape the Astros' playoff rotation plans. Rundown 1:19 Jasson Dominguez Rejoins the Yankees 8:05 Kumar Rocker to Make MLB Debut on Thursday 13:30 The Mets' Continued Presence in the NL Wild Card Race 26:04 Can the Twins Disrupt Their Tailspin? 39:39 The Royals' Rise Under J.J. Picollo 55:41 Justin Verlander and the Astros' Playoff Rotation Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 9, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss an adjustment from Luis Castillo that might help to prolong his peak in 2025 and beyond in the wake of a hamstring injury that could cost him time down the stretch. Plus, they discuss several new relievers in the mix for saves in September, streaming pitchers to consider in the final month, and a few weekend waiver-wire adjustments. Rundown 4:10 Luis Castillo's Hamstring Injury & Slider Adjustment 9:23 Jesus Tinoco Joins Late-Season Saves Mix 15:50 Nestor Cortes Jr. Follows Clarke Schmidt; Six-Man Rotation for Now? 21:58 September Streamer Watch 33:57 Increasing Trust in David Peterson 42:07 Is There Anything Behind Elly De La Cruz's Home/Road Splits? 45:44 Pitch Tipping v. Other External Cues (Astros Trash Can Banging) 54:50 Where the Money Went: Trevor Story is Back! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our next livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Reynaldo López and Ronel Blanco as two of this season's pleasant pitching surprises and wonder what's next for the duo, as well as other relievers who might be able to follow López's path to the rotation in 2025. Plus, they discuss endgame strategy for lineup decisions in rotisserie leagues, a potential sleeper in the Oakland outfield for next season, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets, including a pair of old starters chewing up innings effectively for the Guardians. Rundown 5:02 Reynaldo López: Top-20 Starter (So Far) in 2024! 12:00 A Few Success Stories Moving from the Bullpen to Rotation 15:34 Endgame Lineup Decisions in Rotisserie Leagues 20:49 Another Way the Royals Have Helped Their Run Prevention Cause 29:00 Differences in Major and Minor League Baseballs 34:18 Why Eno Prefers Jackson Jobe to Kumar Rocker 37:11 Another Outfielder Tracking Toward a 2025 Opportunity 44:52 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! 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.

Sep 5, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Matt Chapman's six-year extension with the Giants, a combined no-hitter for the Cubs, who are clinging to slim playoff hopes with three-and-a-half weeks remaining in the regular season. Plus, they discuss baseball's replay system with *10* years now on the ledger and wonder how things might improve in the next 10 years, and they begin a quest to find baseball's most unpredictable (and predictable) pitchers and pitches. Rundown 1:13 Matt Chapman Signs a Six-Year Extension with the Giants 9:04 What's Next for the Giants In Their Push to Return to the Playoffs? 14:55 A Combined No-Hitter From the Cubs 20:26 Baseball's Replay System Turns 10 27:38 We're Ready for the Ball & Strike Call Challenges 34:30 Quantifying a Pitcher's Predictability Related reading 'The Search for the Most Predictable Pitcher' by Kiri Oler of FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/the-search-for-the-most-predictable-pitcher/ 40:52 The Surprising Profile of Josh Hader's Fastball 46:07 The Relationship Between Low Release Points & High iVB 52:13 Trevor Finds the Root Cause of David Bednar's Struggles 59:49 Camilo Doval's Running Cutter and a Rare Instance of 'Weird' Not Being Good Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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.

Sep 3, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the Padres getting healthy for the stretch run as Yu Darvish will rejoin the rotation this week on the heels of Fernando Tatis Jr.'s activation from the IL and Joe Musgrove's last-season success. Plus, they discuss what they would look for to get in front of a pitcher's hot streak, the recent struggles of Taj Bradley and George Kirby, Justin Verlander's post-IL Stuff+ numbers, and a FAAB hammer used to add Dylan Crews as Eno chases down a title. Rundown 3:49 The Padres Are Returning to Full Strength 13:35 Kyle Tucker Approaching Activation (Similarities to Tatis' Injury) 20:15 David Bednar Removed From Closer Role 23:14 Looking Beyond Fastball Velocity for Pitchers Heating Up Related Reading 'Baseball's 'Hot Hand' Is Real: https://fivethirtyeight.com/features/baseballs-hot-hand-is-real/ (Rob Arthur & Greg Matthews) 29:08 What Happened to Taj Bradley? 36:51 What Is Going On With George Kirby? 40:16 Jackson Merrill is a Top ____ Player in 2025 50:36 Justin Verlander's Post-IL Stuff Numbers 53:05 Eno Throws the Hammer to Get Dylan Crews Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our next livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss an unfortunate sequence that led to two Royals players suffering an injury Thursday night, uncertainty regarding the availability of Tyler Glasnow down the stretch, several pitching prospects set to debut this weekend including Rhett Lowder and Caden Dana, and a few other intriguing waiver-wire targets to consider. Rundown 2:44 Vinnie Pasquantino & Lucas Erceg Injured On Same Play 8:36 Tyler Glasnow and Freddie Freeman Updates 15:18 Rhett Lowder Gets the Call From the Reds 20:27 Samuel Aldegheri & Caden Dana Join the Angels 26:30 A Look at Kumar Rocker's Post-Surgery Pitch Mix 29:03 Other Pitchers We're Watching Closely for Potential Stretch Run Opportunities 40:47 Which Team Doesn't Have an Internal Stuff Model? 44:40 Does Ernie Clement Have a Late Breakout Profile? 48:12 Weekend Waiver Preview: Tigers Pitching, José Tena, Miguel Amaya and More Marlins Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! 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.

Aug 29, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Oneil Cruz's move to center field and the Pirates' needs in order to take a step forward in 2025, the fast adjustments being made by 'The Jacksons' -- Jackson Merrill, Jackson Chourio, and Jackson Holliday -- that have enabled them to make a significant impact in Year 1.Plus, they discuss swing adjustments being made deeper in counts, the erosion of Corbin Burnes' strikeout rate, and the long-term lack of whiffs from Logan Webb, who continues to generate great ratios despite limited swing-and-miss in his arsenal. Rundown 1:42 Oneil Cruz Moves to Center Field 11:32 Who’s Next at Shortstop for the Pirates? 15:52 Jackson Merrill & Jackson Chourio’s Fast Adjustments 28:57 Is It Good to Modulate Your Swing by Count? 44:11 Corbin Burnes’ Second-Half Struggles; Long-Term Decline in K% 53:08 A True Whiff Pitch for Logan Webb? 1:02:58 Name That Dude! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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.

Aug 27, 2024

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the historical context of the 2024 season from Aaron Judge and Juan Soto by taking a look back at elite duos that have had incredible years as teammates. Plus, with the Angels extending Perry Minasian, they wonder if previous levels of payroll spending from Arte Moreno will open up paths to a big free agent signing this winter, before considering several teams that approaching big decisions in their front office during the year ahead. Rundown 8:33 How Good Is This Season From Aaron Judge & Juan Soto? 15:20 An Interesting Look at Lineup Protection from Saber Seminar 18:19 Name the Yankees' Seven Cleanup Hitters in 2024 25:02 The Angels Extend Perry Minasian, Will Payroll Rise in 2025? 41:30 Front Offices Entering 2025 on the Hot Seat 51:48 Can the Cubs Make It Work Loading Up in the Second Tier of Free Agency While Their Young Core Arrives? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 26, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion Dylan Crews and one major change in his profile with the move from Double-A to Triple-A earlier this season. After a weekend at the 'Sabermetrics, Scouting, and the Science of Baseball' conference in Chicago, Eno shares a highlights from a few of the many interesting presentations. Plus, they look at the surge of Jhonkensy Noel as an important power source in the Guardians' lineup, and Bowden Francis' move toward Top-50 Starting Pitcher status. Rundown 1:02 Dylan Crews Promoted by Nationals 8:36 Xavier Edwards' Partial Season Breakout 13:14 Nolan Gorman's Demotion to Triple-A; What Went Wrong in 2024? 18:22 Eno in Chicago: Saber Conference Takeaways 43:39 Ongoing Studies About the Value of Adding Pitches 56:04 Where the Money Went This Weekend Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our next livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2024

Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ and the Bubba & The Bloom podcast joins DVR discuss the third annual "Meatball Draft" a 15-team draft-and-hold league run by Rob DiPietro (@DeadPullHitter, Pull Hitter Podcast) that drafted its first 11 rounds this week. Who were some of the more interesting risers and fallers, and how should roster construction strategies be altered in a format that drafts this early. Draft Board: https://tinyurl.com/Meatball24 Plus, DVR and Ryan discuss a couple of prospects they're trying to stash wherever possible, and a few intriguing names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 1:53 Draft-and-Hold Season Begins with Rob DiPietro's "Meatball Draft" 3:16 How Do You Alter Strategy for Very Early Drafts? 9:12 Paul Skenes v. Tarik Skubal: Round 1 Pitchers 11:27 Biggest Surprises, Movers Compared to Spring 2024 21:12 How Comfortable Are We With Second Tommy John Recovery? 25:17 Pushing Power Over Speed in Early Rounds? 29:55 Jordan Westburg: "Rare" Multi-Eligible Player for 2025 32:07 Corbin Carroll's Recent Resurgence 35:13 Rest-of-Season Projections Thoughts for Final Weeks 40:25 Project Prospect: One Player You're Stashing Everywhere 46:55 Weekend Waiver Preview Follow Ryan on Twitter: @RyanBHQ Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: Ryan Bloomfield Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2024

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Joey Votto's retirement and his case for Cooperstown, the Mariners' decision to fire manager Scott Servais, and a few park factors for pitchers -- including variations in mounds -- that can impact performances across different environments.Plus, they examine a few pitchers finding new levels in 2024 and try to determine long-term ceilings in search of unexpected aces.Rundown 1:04 Joey Votto Announces Retirement; Next Stop Cooperstown? 13:19 Mariners Fire Manager Scott Servais 26:08 Pitching Park Factors We Rarely Think About 40:56 Searching for Unexpected Aces Among Current Young Starters 52:26 Ryan Pepiot Discusses His Hard Breaking Ball 55:43 Spencer Schwellenbach’s Late Move to PitchingSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 20, 2024

As things currently stand, no team will finish the regular season with 100+ wins for the first time since 2014. Does the unusual shape of the standings and the lack of exceptional regular season clubs matter? Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the causes for the lack of dominance, and wonder if common approaches to roster construction are a contributing factor to this year's parity. Rundown 2:47 Does It Matter If There Are No 100-Win Teams? 8:11 Measuring Team Quality Beyond Win Totals 12:48 Will Long-Term Injury Trends Make This Type of Season the Norm? 15:28 Regular Season Dominance That Didn't Lead to a World Series Win 21:05 How Mad Would You Be Without Playoffs? 24:23 Unique Approaches From Guardians & Red Sox 32:46 Organizational Brain Drain 39:53 Will the Red Sox Make the Playoffs? 47:04 How Does 2025 Look for Boston, Tampa Bay and Toronto? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 2p ET/11a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels What’s the Orioles’ secret to developing great hitters? Rival teams have theories ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5696854 The Red Sox have an innovative pitching strategy, but has the league adjusted? ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5704202 Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 19, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the expectations of a tapering per-start workload for Paul Skenes as the season winds down, the second-half adjustments to usage of Garrett Crochet by the White Sox, an explanation for Ke'Bryan Hayes 2024 struggles, the most disappointing pitchers of the year -- relative to initial projections -- and a few weekend happenings on the waiver wire, including the return of Matthew Boyd and growing interest in A's starter Osvaldo Bido. Rundown 2:18 Paul Skenes Approaching In-Start Limitations? 8:07 At Least They're Not Going the Shutdown Route 14:31 Garrett Crochet's 2025 Outlook 17:29 The Dreaded Velocity Leaderboard w/Injuries 25:18 Ke'Bryan Hayes Playing Through a Herniated Disc 29:11 Biggest Underperforming Pitches of 2024 (So Far) 39:06 Accounting for Different Run Environments Across Projection Systems 49:20 Where the Money Went This Weekend Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss season-ending back surgery for Christian Yelich and the Brewers' search for a left-handed bat to use near the heart of their lineup, Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s elbow injury, a trip to the IL for Byron Buxton, a few prospects yet to debut with an eye toward breaking through for early 2025 debuts, the power ceiling of Junior Caminero, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 2:25 Christian Yelich's Season-Ending Back Surgery (Is Garrett Mitchell Good?) 9:27 A Lineup Vulnerable Against Elite Pitching in the Playoffs? 12:45 Jazz Chisholm Jr. To Miss Several Weeks 14:48 Byron Buxton Heads to the IL 17:47 Coby Mayo Returns to Triple-A; Similar Struggles to Henry Davis? 23:57 Searching for Yet-to-Debut Hitters w/Paths to Starting Roles in 2025 32:39 An Early Attempt to Solve the Cubs' Offseason Changes 42:33 Biggest K% Improvers Among Hitters in 2024 46:35 Junior Caminero's Power Ceiling 52:30 Join Us in Arizona for Baseball HQ's First Pitch Conference! https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2024 53:43 Weekend Waiver Preview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2024

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a report from ESPN's Jesse Rogers that MLB might consider a future rule requiring a six-inning minimum for starting pitchers before taking a deep dive into pitch angles and how future data in this area might make it easier to quantify deception. Plus, they discuss a recent story that Eno wrote with Britt Ghiroli about the Orioles' success in developing hitters, and they play their first ever installment of 'Name That Dude'. Rundown 0:57 MLB Considering a Six-Inning Minimum for Starting Pitchers? 14:57 Will Pitch Release Angle Data Help Us Quantify Deception? 23:03 Finding Ideal Horizontal Movement on Fastballs With Release Angle 37:49 What’s In the O’s Secret Sauce with Hitting Development? 44:47 Scouting for Curiosity Within Makeup 54:46 Do Players on Bad Team Get Bored? 1:03:49 Name That Dude Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Related Reading Jesse Rogers' six-inning minimum (ESPN): https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/40847173/mlb-rule-changes-2024-six-inning-starting-pitcher-injuries-tommy-john Michael Rosen on pitch release angles (FanGraphs): https://blogs.fangraphs.com/its-release-angles-all-the-way-down/ Eno & Britt on the Orioles' hitting development: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5696854/2024/08/15/orioles-hitters-development-vertical-bat-angle/ Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 13, 2024

With the 2024 Olympics completed, Eno, Britt and DVR wonder -- if MLB players are participating in the 2028 Olympics in Los Angeles, who among current stars will be on the roster? Plus, they discuss the unexpected sweat for the NL West and possibility of four teams from the division finding their way into the playoffs. Rundown 1:08 The "Locks" for Team USA in 2028 (Assuming MLB Players Are Included) 3:39 ZiPS Projections for *2028* (Thanks, Dan Szymborski!) 7:05 Pitching Changes A Lot Over Four Years 15:00 Overprojected Unproven Players? 20:12 How Do We Think Aaron Judge Will Age? 23:20 Looking Back at 2020 Suggest We Might Underrate Current Late-20s Players 29:55 The Race for the NL West Looks Like a Party 41:53 Four Teams From This Division Could Reach the Playoffs 52:48 Will We See Another August Waiver Roster Dump? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 12, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a soon-to-debut prospect pitching at his *fourth* level of 2024 with the arrival of Zebby Matthews on Tuesday, the demotion of Camilo Doval to Triple-A, and a potential suspension for Jarren Duran after he directed a homophobic slur toward a fan over the weekend. Plus, they take a look at the biggest underperformers among hitters relative to their initial 2024 projections. Is it finally time to lower expectations for the likes of Corbin Carroll, Matt Olson, and Gleyber Torres? Finally, they look at where the money went in weekly waiver-wire leagues and discuss a few of their own roster decisions coming out of the weekend. Rundown 5:53 Who is Zebby Matthews? 11:54 Camilo Doval Optioned to Triple-A 20:08 Jarren Duran Facing Discipline for Homophobic Slur 23:36 Biggest Underperforming Hitters of 2024 (So Far) 33:15 Finally Tempering Enthusiasm Around Gleyber Torres? 38:44 Where the Money Went: Joe Musgrove Nearing Return from IL 53:26 What Moves Did We Make This Weekend? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the pros (and a few potential cons) of playing in keeper leagues and how long-term formats can make you a better redraft league player. Plus, they consider the ceiling and 2025 redraft ADP of Jackson Chourio, the recent struggles of David Bednar, a big move up for the White Sox's system in Baseball America's midseason rankings update, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets. Rundown 1:34 Biases That Can Develop From Keeper/Dynasty Leagues 7:00 How Keeper Leagues Make You a Better Redraft Player 16:29 Jackson Chourio's Ceiling & 2025 Redraft ADP Outlook 29:36 Concern About Lars Nootbaar's Playing Time? 35:58 What Has Happened to David Bednar? 39:30 Maybe the White Sox's Future Isn't Awful? 45:02 The Angels' Long-Term Outlook 50:13 Weekend Waiver Preview (Hitters) 1:01:15: Tyler Mahle, Spencer Arrighetti & DJ Herz Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! 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.

Aug 8, 2024

With Blake Snell's return to Cy Snell levels since coming back from the injured list, DVR, Eno and Trevor discuss how teams should game plan against him during the final two months of the season. Plus, they examine some of the biggest surprises among position players in 2024, and the recent uptick in sinker usage around the league. Plus, they discuss the White Sox's decision to part ways with manager Pedro Grifol, the possibility of MLB players in the 2028 Olympics, and more. Rundown 1:15 Pedro Grifol Fired as White Sox Manager; Evaluating Managers on Bad Teams 7:37 Typical Player-Manager Interactions 15:00 How Will MLB Approach Baseball in the 2028 Olympics? 25:02 The Game Plan: How Do You Prepare to Face Blake Snell 42:38 Pleasant Surprises of 2024: Brenton Doyle 50:57 Tyler Fitzgerald's 8.0 fWAR Pace 54:37 Brent Rooker's Step Forward From 2023 1:01:03 What Has Led to the Uptick in Sinker Usage This Season? 1:06:20 Notable In-Season Bat Speed Increases Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay 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.

Aug 6, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt consider several options for the 'Best Team in Baseball' title, with just under two months before the playoffs. Plus, they discuss the White Sox as the current titleholder for 'Worst Team in Baseball' honors amidst the team's 21-game losing streak and wonder how things turned for the worse so quickly on the south side of Chicago where the future looked bright just four years ago. Rundown 4:07 Who Is The Best Team in Baseball Right Now? 12:48 The Injury-Based Case for the Dodgers 21:13 Questions About the Yankees' Bullpen 25:24 What About the Royals?! 33:05 Eno Takes a Trip Down Narrative Street 37:16 The White Sox Are the Worst Team in Baseball 48:40 Eno's Case for the Rockies 55:58 Have the A's Escaped This Conversation? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 5, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's no-hitter, the path for Snell to opt out of his current deal with the Giants and get a longer contract this winter, and their approach with Max Scherzer in keeper/dynasty leagues, the recent struggles of Tanner Houck, and a busy weekend for pickups with Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo leading the way in bidding where available. Rundown 0:50 Blake Snell Throws a No-Hitter Against the Reds 7:33 An Intriguing Class of Free-Agent Pitchers On Tap 11:59 Is Max Scherzer a Drop in Shallow Dynasty & Keeper Leagues? 18:57 Making Sense of Tanner Houck's Recent Struggles 27:02 Why Isn't Randy Vásquez Getting Better Results? 36:35 Will Jeffrey Springs' Velocity Return Before the End of 2024? 44:51 Calvin Faucher & Victor Vodnik Getting Save Chances? 48:02 Jackson Holliday & Coby Mayo Join the O's Regular Lineup 52:31 Does Jordan Westburg Have Another Level? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the difficulty of trading for top-end prospects -- in fantasy and reality -- and whether we should pay extra attention to the players on the move despite the likelihood that they're not top-100 prospects at the time they are traded. Plus, they look at opportunities for Jackson Holliday and Coby Mayo in Baltimore, changes to a few depth charts coming out of the Trade Deadline, and Hayden Birdsong's return to the rotation for the Giants with Alex Cobb traded to Cleveland. Rundown 2:17 Should We Care More About the Prospects Traded at the Deadline? 9:47 The Arc of Jasson Dominguez’s Prospect Ranking 13:25 Did the Padres ‘Hack’ Age-to-Level Models? 19:50 Any Intriguing Prospects That Entered Your Radar This Summer? 25:32 Jackson Holliday & Coby Mayo Promoted This Week 37:19 The Rays’ Depth Chart is Still a Cluster 47:44 Will Miguel Vargas Make a Fantasy Impact with the White Sox? 55:51 Kyle Stowers & the Miami Opportunity Machine 1:05:59 Hayden Birdsong & Marco Luciano Stock Up? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! 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.

Aug 1, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the best pitching staffs in baseball coming out of the 2024 Trade Deadline -- comparing the Stuff+ and WAR projections to effectiveness through the first four months of the season. Are the Phillies still an elite playoff staff? Will the Dodgers sort out their best rotation options before October? Does the crew have any faith in the Guardians or Royals staffs? Rundown 2:26 Ranking the Best Pitching Staffs in Baseball by Stuff+ 6:09 Disconnect Between Twins' Rotation Results and Projections v. Model Output 13:45 How Does the O's Top-Three Compare to Other Likely Playoff Teams? 18:01 The Phillies Still Look Great, Especially at the Top with Zack Wheeler & Aaron Nola 22:55 The Bullpen Depth Goes a Long Way in the Postseason to Mask Flaws of No. 3 and 4 Starters 27:56 Do We Have Faith in the Guardians or Royals' Staffs? 34:06 Is Everyone Sleeping on the Astros? 36:42 The Worst Pitches of 2024 (So Far) 55:00 Manipulating iVB on Fastballs to Keep Hitters Off-Balance? 1:01:13 Pitchers Employing Different Approaches Impacting Home/Road Splits Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday, August 8th for our next livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt recap the final moves leading into the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline including the Astros' addition of Yusei Kikuchi, the Padres' continued push to improve their roster with another bullpen upgrade in Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty's move to the Dodgers, and a busy Trade Deadline window for the Rays and Marlins, who cashed in at an opportune time as sellers. Rundown 2:54 Yusei Kikuchi to the Astros in a Four-Player Swap 6:17 Tanner Scott to the Padres in a Large Trade with Miami 9:15 Trevor Rogers to the O's as Part of Marlins' Massive Deadline 19:45 Lane Thomas to the Guardians 25:37 Jack Flaherty to the Dodgers 30:13 The Rays and Marlins As Deadline Winners From Selling Position 37:51 Which Buyers Did Well? 44:23 Lucas Erceg and Bullpen Arms on the Move 52:10 Surprised the Angels Didn't Deal Away More Players? 1:00:53 Puzzling Deadlines Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 30, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the heavy activity in the week leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline (Tuesday, 6p ET) including Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees, Randy Arozarena to the Mariners, Isaac Paredes to the Cubs, and much more. Rundown 2:16 Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees 9:17 Randy Arozarena to the mariners 14:45 Isaac Paredes to the Cubs 24:31 A Three-Team Blockbuster with the Cardinals, Dodgers & White Sox 42:20 Zach Eflin to the Orioles 45:09 Carlos Estévez to the Phillies 50:25 Quinn Priester to the Red Sox for Nick Yorke 58:18 A.J. Puk to the D-backs for Deyvison De Los Santos (and Andrew Pintar) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on at 5:30p ET on Tuesday for our Trade Deadline Livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2024

DVR and Trevor discuss the rapidly-changing Trade Deadline needs of the Brewers and Mariners in the face of recent injuries to Christian Yelich and Julio Rodríguez. Plus, they’ll examine the Trade Deadline opportunities for the Rays and Padres to re-shape their rosters in the final 2024 installment of ‘At the Fork’. Then, they’ll check in on the Rookie of the Year races in both leagues, before featuring this week’s Game Plan segment: How to Pitch to Bobby Witt Jr. Rundown 1:02 Christian Yelich to Visit with Spine Specialist 4:26 Robbie Ray Pitches Well in 2024 Debut 8:17 Julio Rodríguez & J.P. Crawford Injuries Impacting M's Deadline Plans? 15:34 The Clubhouse Impact of the Trade Deadline 20:05 Could the Rays Move Veterans & Remain in the Playoff Picture? 25:53 What Will the Padres Add In Their 2024 Deadline Push 30:32 Paul Skenes is Great, and This NL Rookie Class is Loaded 35:38 A Wide Open Rookie of the Year Race in the AL 44:02 The Game Plan: Pitching to Bobby Witt Jr. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday 8/1 for our next livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 23, 2024

Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still make an impact without being a splashy mid-season blockbuster. Can the 2021 Trade Deadline plan of the Braves be replicated as a template, or was it a perfect storm? Rundown 4:22 Recent World Series Teams' Trade Deadlines 14:42 The Perfect Deadline? Atlanta's 2021 Approach 20:09 Standing Pat v. Looking to the Future 25:29 The 2024 Hall of Fame Class 41:39 Key Series as Teams Try to Pick a Lane 44:45 Why Are the Cubs Content to Look to 2025? 49:33 The Astros' Desire for a 'Star' First Baseman Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 22, 2024

DVR is joined by Jeff Erickson, RotoWire Senior Editor, to discuss the fallout from an injury-filled weekend that included IL stints for Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, and Bo Bichette (among others). Plus, they discuss how to make up ground in the standings in the second half of the season, before looking at a few popular pickups and drops from the weekly leagues. Rundown 2:06 Expectations for Nacho Alvarez Jr. 11:36 Bo Bichette's Setback with a Calf Strain 17:51 Updates From Around the League: Julio Rodríguez & Carlos Correa 28:22 Mike Trout, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Glasnow & Clayton Kershaw Have We Underrated Kershaw's Recent Seasons Because of Lost time? 36:02 What's Your Process for Making Up Ground in the Standings 48:13 Who Has Emerged Unexpectedly in 2024 With a Great Chance to Remain Relevant? 54:10 Where the Money Went -- Is Victor Robles Back? 1:01:57 Surprising Drops: Frankie Montas, Landon Knack & Matt Wallner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Jeff on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: Jeff Erickson Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2024

Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with the best chances of turning things around in the second half. Plus, they consider comps for the recently promoted Jacob Wilson, Brooks Baldwin's opportunity with the White Sox, River Ryan's model-breaking arsenal, and a few names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 1:31 Second-Half Rebound Draft: Luis Robert Jr. v. Gerrit Cole 4:50 Xander Bogaerts & Dansby Swanson 7:50 Blake Snell & Kevin Gausman 11:56 Josh Lowe & Bo Bichette 15:44 Lars Nootbaar & Hunter Brown 17:51 A Waffle to Yusei Kikuchi, the Case for Closers & Sean Murphy 23:01 Camilo Doval & Edwin Díaz 27:52 Project Prospect: Jacob Wilson Gets the Call 34:25 Brooks Baldwin's Opportunity in Chicago 39:30 River Ryan's Model-Breaking Stuff Numbers 47:14 Other Pitching Prospects to Consider Stashing 53:09 Injured Pitchers Nearing Return 58:12 The 12-Team Mixed League Outfield Puzzle 1:04:55 Future Saves: Time to Stash Ben Joyce & A.J. Puk? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! 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.

Jul 18, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Cubs and Dodgers squaring off in Tokyo to begin the 2025 regular season, mic'ing up pitchers, potential Trade Deadline Surprises, how the Cardinals and Red Sox might approach necessary upgrades in the coming weeks, and how to pitch Isaac Paredes and other pull-happy power hitters. Rundown 5:32 Mic'ing Up Pitcher on the Job 11:01 Making Cases for Unexpected Players to Be Traded 23:43 How Would You Approach the Cardinals' Trade Deadline? 33:13 How Would You Approach the Red Sox's Trade Deadline? 49:55 The Game Plan: Pitching to Isaac Paredes & Pull-Happy Power Hitters Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday, July 18th for our next livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 16, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Teoscar Hernández's Home Run Derby win, and how he's managed to do so much more at the plate than Adolis García despite similar strikeout, walk and barrel rates. Plus, they look at spray angles for hitters, and wonder if Anthony Volpe might put everything together in the final two-and-a-half months of the season. Rundown 1:23 Teoscar Hernández Wins the 2024 Home Run Derby 10:42 Adolis García as a Failed Comp 16:36 Year-to-Year Changes in Pull Rate 20:24 Can Anthony Volpe Consolidate 2023 & 2024 Approaches? 30:10 Kevin Gausman: Trusting Recent Success? 34:35 Clayton Kershaw's Velocity Returning in Rehab Starts? 36:36 How to Manage Luis Gil & Other Potential Workload Restrictions for SPs 44:58 Is MJ Melendez Pulling Us Back In 49:59 Rates & Barrels Listener Check-In 52:12 Where the Money Went: Hunter Harvey, Rece Hinds & Lawrence Butler 1:02:23 Intriguing Drops: Edward Cabrera, Colton Cowser & David Fry Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 15, 2024

Melissa Lockard joins Eno and DVR discuss Day 1 of the MLB Draft including the Guardians' decision to take Travis Bazzana first overall, Charlie Condon's outlook with a future that includes playing half of his games at Coors Field, top pitchers Chase Burns and Hagen Smith going second and fifth to the Reds and White Sox, respectively, Nick Kurtz's fit with the A's, Jac Caglianone's chances of continuing as a two-way player with the Royals, and a few intriguing picks outside of the Top-10, including switch-pitcher Jurrangelo Cijntje, who went 15th overall to the Mariners. Rundown 1:05 The Guardians Select Travis Bazzana First Overall 4:47 Charlie Condon Heads to Colorado 7:15 The Growing Trend of Fast-Tracking Prospects 12:11 Chase Burns Goes No. 2 Overall to Cincinnati 16:13 A Draft That Went Largely to Script Up Top? 23:13 Nick Kurtz's Fit with the A's 26:00 Jac Caglianone & Two-Way Players In This Class 32:39 Hagen Smith to the White Sox (Smith v. Burns) 35:15 Trey Yesavage Slides to the Blue Jays at No. 20 38:17 Intriguing Players Outside the Top-10 Overall 46:31 Best Draft Class Foundations Through Day 1 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockard Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday, July 18th for our next livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Melissa Lockard Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' latest dominant performance -- seven no-hit innings against the Brewers on Thursday -- and the balance of preserving his workload to make him available if the Pirates remain in playoff contention through September. Plus, a setback for Jordan Lawlar, charges filed against Wander Franco in the Dominican Republic, mailbag questions about Gerrit Cole and Luis Castillo, and a few players to consider this weekend in weekly formats. Rundown 1:01 Paul Skenes Carries A No-Hitter Through Seven 10:01 A Setback for Jordan Lawlar 17:14 Steven Kwan & The 'Lucky' Power Hitter Eno's Story ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5632162 21:56 Wander Franco Charged in Dominican Republic 23:50 Thoughts on Gerrit Cole Through Four 2024 Starts? 31:14 Buying Into Big Second Half for Josh Lowe? 36:56 What Is Going On With Luis Castillo's Slider? 41:59 Curating Your Own "What Happened?" Data 50:55 Project Prospect: 50+ FV, 2024 MLB ETAs, Yet to Debut 55:47 Weekend Waiver Preview: Matt Wallner & Rece Hinds Bring Power 1:05:32 Pitchers to Consider: Luis L. Ortiz, Keider Montero, Justin Wrobleski, Yilber Diaz Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the demotion of Bobby Miller as his 2024 struggles have persisted, the Dodgers' pitching depth being tested more than expected, 10 years of Statcast, and 'new' tools that they think will be a big part of the conversation 10 years from now. Plus, they look at what happens in extended plate appearances, how they would pitch to Gunnar Henderson, and a red-hot start to the MLB career of Reds outfielder Rece Hinds. Rundown 1:18 Trevor Needs to Tell DVR Where He's Buying Cool Hats 3:52 Bobby Miller Optioned by Dodgers; Headed to Triple-A Oklahoma City 14:00 Celebrating of 10 Years of Statcast 25:04 What 'New' Tool(s) Will Be Even Better Down the Road? 39:43 What Happens During and After Extended Plate Appearances? 57:30 The Game Plan: How to Pitch to Gunnar Henderson 1:06:54 Rece Hinds' Starts His MLB Career on a Heater Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday, July 18th for our next livestream! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Eno Sarris, Trevor May Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 9, 2024

Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss how the Guardians have exceeded our expectations and found success in a different way in 2024, the surprising snub of Francisco Lindor from the NL All-Star Team roster, the actual flaws of the Yankees amidst a 5-15 stretch over their last 20 games, and a few trade fits for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Rundown 1:10 The Guardians Are Making Us Look Foolish, But How? 11:16 Great Defense is Often Underrated 18:02 Trading for Pitching...in Cleveland? 25:57 Why Don't People Evaluate Francisco Lindor Correctly? 33:39 Lindor Snubbed by His Peers!? 40:05 Assessing the Yankees' Actual Flaws 46:50 The Importance of Clarke Schmidt's Eventual Return 54:04 Finding the Right Fit for Jazz Chisholm Jr. Trade Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 8, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the busy long weekend in baseball including the return of Shane Baz to the Rays' rotation, the quietly productive season from Luis L. Ortiz, who now has an opportunity to start in Pittsburgh again, and the search for the 'next' Hunter Brown. Plus, they take a look back at where the money was spent in weekly leagues. Rundown 3:10 Injury Updates 8:26 Ranking of ROS Impact of Currently IL'd Pitchers 16:53 Shane Baz Returns to the Rays' Rotation 22:37 Is Luis L. Ortiz Having a Breakout? 26:16 Can We Find Another Hunter Brown? 37:05 Yilber Diaz Getting a Look in Arizona 41:17 Where the Money Went: Brooks Lee & Yariel Rodriguez 51:37 A Splashy Bid From Eno 1:00:41 Spencer Arrighetti and 'The Line' for Pitching in 12-teamers Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Brewers' acquisition of Aaron Civale from the Rays, and Shane Baz's return to the Tampa Bay rotation. They also cover the tweaks to the Home Run Derby rules, and try to design an equivalent showcase for pitchers to have during All-Star Week in future years. Plus, Trevor shares a few more deep splits looking at Trouble Situations and rest for pitchers. Rundown 1:45 Aaron Civale Traded to Brewers; Changes On Tap? 13:27 Shane Baz's Progression Through Rehab Assignment & Recent Triple-A Outings 20:54 Modifications to Home Run Derby Rules 28:11 What Would a Pitcher Equivalent of the Derby Look Like? 36:02 Trouble Situations for Pitchers 40:46 Performance Around Rest 48:39 Hypermobility v. Hypomobility 1:00:19 Q&A From the Stream Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Thursday, July 11th for our next livestream! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 2, 2024

Eno, Britt, and DVR congratulate Jayson Stark for his induction in the NSMA Hall of Fame, and discuss the arrival of James Wood and the intriguing timing of his promotion by the Nationals relative to the league's tendencies to promote top prospects. Plus, they discuss a few teams attempting to carrying the momentum of strong June into the second half, before discussing a handful of players they are interested in seeing during the Futures Game, and the swift decline of Tim Anderson. Rundown 0:44 Jayson Stark Inducted to the NSMA Hall of Fame 4:00 The Nats' Decision to Promote James Wood on July 1 14:02 Whose June Momentum Will Carry Into Second Half? 25:23 The Cardinals Are Quietly Hanging Around & Pitching Well Recently 33:28 Futures Game Rosters Released 39:42 KBO Regular Season Games in Theaters?! 44:01 Tim Anderson DFA'd by Marlins; Why Did He Decline So Quickly Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Wednesday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 1, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss how to navigate the timing of playing for the future in long-term leagues, the difficulty in making decision in shallow leagues at the bottom of the roster, the promotion of James Wood by the Nationals, Triston McKenzie's demotion to Columbus, and where the money went over the weekend in weekly FAAB leagues. Rundown 0:56 Timing a Rebuild (How to Avoid Being Like the Angels) 10:37 Assessing the Fringe Player in Shallow Leagues 21:52 James Wood Promoted by Nats, Debuting Monday 27:54 Triston McKenzie Optioned to Triple-A 32:23 Injury Updates: Jordan Romano, Josh Jung & Mike Trout 39:57 Where the Money Went 51:25 Heston Kjerstad Comps Based on Hard-Hit Rate & Max Exit Velocity 59:53 Weekend Drops: Davis Schneider & Dylan Moore Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Wednesday, July 3rd for our next livestream! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss Eno's story examining the long-term pitch velocity ceiling, how a few of their 2024 predictions are looking as the first half of the season comes to close, the Trade Deadline outlook for the Rangers and Reds, plus a game plan for pitching to Steven Kwan. Rundown 1:04 Where Was Trevor on the Night of August 5th, 2019? 4:45 The Human Limit for Pitching Velocity ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5571107 13:00 Bold Predictions: Midseason Check-In 24:58 How Well Is Information Being Communicated to Players? 34:37 The Rangers at the Fork -- What Will Texas Do at the Trade Deadline? 44:11 The Reds at the Fork -- Is a 2024 Playoff Berth Still In the Works? 54:47 The Game Plan: How To Pitch to Steven Kwan Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us at 1p ET/10a PT on Wednesday, July 3rd for our next livestream! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss midseason buy-highs while taking a trip through the FanGraphs 2024 Player Rater. Plus, they discuss a few pickups to consider ahead of the weekend, including Jhonkensy Noel in Cleveland, Heston Kjerstad in his second stint with the O's this season, and David Festa joining the rotation for the Twins. Rundown 3:55 Gunnar Henderson Makes the Leap to First-Round Status 6:31 Ranger Suárez: No. 1 SP in Player Rater for 2024 (So Far) 11:15 Accounting for Wins in a Player Rater 15:15 Adjusting Ratio Baselines for Run Environment 18:08 Which Hitter(s) Are You Targeting? 25:14 Brice Turang's Step Forward and Projecting Ceiling Comps 34:11 Which Pitcher(s) Are You Targeting? 41:35 A Case for Joe Ryan 43:55 Weekend Waiver Preview: Jhonkensy Noel & Heston Kjerstad 54:32 Weekend Waiver Preview: David Festa & Hayden Birdsong\ Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 25, 2024

Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Eno and DVR to discuss all things Angels, including the impact of manager Ron Washington during a challenging year, the overall direction of the club with Arte Moreno's decision to continue forward as owner, and the future of Mike Trout. Rundown 0:43 The Impact of Ron Washington on the 2024 Angels 7:23 Missed Opportunities to Add Depth 11:52 Should the Angels Have Perry Minasian Lead the Rebuild? 17:00 Fast Promotions for Zach Neto & Nolan Schanuel 21:00 Angels Prospects Nearing an Opportunity 26:11 Arte Moreno's Decision to Take the Team Off the Market 31:09 Mike Trout's Future in Anaheim 41:10 José Soriano as a Key Piece of the Core? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Sam on Twitter: @SamBlum3 e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 24, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to the Rangers' rotation, more injuries in the Marlins' starting unit, Giancarlo Stanton's quietly strong season before a trip to the IL, and much more. Rundown 4:57 Edwin Díaz: Ejected for Sticky Substance Violation; 10-game Suspension on Tap 10:11 Max Scherzer: Picks Up Victory in Return from IL 15:02 Jesús Luzardo Likely Out 4-6 Weeks 22:36 Giancarlo Stanton's Quietly Good 2024 30:25 Which Early-Round Player(s) Are You Avoiding in Trades? FanGraphs Player Rater: https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/player-rater 45:45 Where the Money Went 58:05 Weekend Drops Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts. Rundown 1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field 8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment 13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before? 21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound 26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment 30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset 44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners 55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment 59:00 Bob Feller's Fastball Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at key injury news, including an opportunity in the Houston rotation with Justin Verlander's move to the IL, before checking in on minor-league news and notes, and a few early waiver-wire considerations for the weekend. Rundown 5:31 Willie Mays Passes Away at 93 13:41 Gerrit Cole Returns From the IL 19:25 Kyle Bradish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery with Internal Brace 24:02 Max Scherzer Returning Saturday Against the Royals 30:56 Jake Bloss Getting a Call to Houston 35:42 Jordan Lawlar On Minor-League IL with Hamstring Strain 39:45 Dylan Crews Joins James Wood at Triple-A 43:15 Other Prospect News & Notes 51:47 Daniel Schneeman Getting a Look in Cleveland 56:35 Ben Rice and Other Bats to Consider 1:01:45 Tobias Myers Roster Rates on the Rise Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2024

Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss MLB's disciplinary action against umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules, and Hoberg's ongoing appeal. Plus, they consider the parity with all but two teams in the National League within two games of a playoff position as play began Tuesday, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s bid to return to stardom with less fanfare outside of San Diego, and Snoop Dogg's surprise visit to the Brewers broadcast over the weekend. Rundown 1:12 Pat Hoberg Disciplined by MLB for Violating Gambling Rules 10:31 Can Hoberg's Appeal Actually Change Anything? 12:50 Mid-June Parity: Love It or Leave It? 28:57 Remind Us if This is Still Happening in September 34:05 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Quiet Move Back Toward Stardom 42:36 Jurickson Profar's Amazing 2024 46:05 Snoop Dogg Dropped by the Brewers' TV Booth Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 18, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with impactful injuries, a few tough hitters to rank as their "new" roles become more stable, Manny Machado's push to play through injuries this season, and fallout from the weekend roster shuffle in weekly leagues. Rundown 3:20 An Apology to Our Friends in Europe 8:46 Mookie Betts Suffers a Fractured Wrist 18:25 Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Goes on IL with Rotator Cuff Strain 24:01 Corbin Carroll Leaves with Oblique Injury 25:50 Trea Turner Returns; Is the Outfield A Possibility? 28:00 Bryan Woo's Forearm Discomfort 30:51 Tough Ranks: David Fry, David Hamilton & Addison Barger 46:57 Manny Machado & Playing Through Injuries 53:05 Where the Money Went: Saves in Seattle & Toronto, Cade Povich and DJ Herz 1:08:20 Weekend Drops of Note Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently low playoff odds with a chance to rebound toward contention, and how they would approach hitting Yankees starter Luis Gil. Read More about the history of Rickwood Field in this SABR article from Clarence Watkins: https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/rickwood-field-birmingham/ Rundown 3:52 Rickwood Field Hosting Cardinals-Giants Next Week 8:57 Where Else Should MLB Play Regular Season Games? 10:56 Trevor's Case for the Giants to Rebound Into 2024 Contention 18:33 Eno's Case for the Pirates 23:30 DVR's Case for the Reds & Attempting to Understand Andrew Abbott 38:06 How to Hit Against Luis Gil 54:54 Listener Question: Intangible Aspects of Playing 162 Games Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 13, 2024

Eno and DVR search for buy-low bats and discussing the struggles of Austin Riley, Julio Rodríguez, and Dansby Swanson -- plus a group of hitters that may look like buy-low targets on the surface, but could underwhelm the rest of the way. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions, and look ahead at potential pickups on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 1:58 Austin Riley is Going to Be OK...Right? 6:18 Julio Rodríguez & Dansby Swanson 10:53 The 'Don't Buy' Lows 17:32 Corbin Carroll v. CJ Abrams in the Past Calendar Year 23:26 Is MJ Melendez the Opposite of Isaac Paredes? 30:09 What's Going on with Pablo López? 34:25 FanGraphs Custom Leaderboards as Watchlists 37:15 Should the Dodgers Target a Shortstop Instead of an Outfielder 44:51 Weekend Waiver Preview 55:14 First Impressions of Drew Thorpe Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 12, 2024

Keith Law joins DVR to discuss a few intriguing names near the top of 2024 draft boards including Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana and Chase Burns v. Hagen Smith. Plus, they discuss the sluggish starts for many position players at the big-league level, the early success of Jackson Merrill, the Pirates' next wave of pitching prospects behind Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, and the ascent of James Wood to a top-five position on Keith's updated in-season prospect list. Rundown 2:07 Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana 9:06 Nick Kurtz and Risk/Reward of a First Base Prospect Early 11:59 Chase Burnes v. Hagen Smith 19:01 The Increasingly Difficult Adjustment Phase for Rookie Hitters 30:35 Paul Skenes Meteoric Rise To Ace Status & Pittsburgh's Pitching Development 42:59 Does Luis Robert Jr. Make Sense for the Pirates? 52:14 Noah Schultz & James Wood Move Up the Prospect Ranks Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 11, 2024

Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Baseball Player in Baseball behind Shohei Ohtani, the players' selections for 'most overrated' player, the organizations that have bad reputations among the players. Check out the full poll here ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/ Rundown 2:27 The Others Receiving Votes for 'Best Player in Baseball' 9:45 Who Do the Players Think Is the Most Overrated Player in Baseball? 14:53 Who Called Yordan Alvarez and Juan Soto Overrated? 19:58 'Anthony Rendon Was Right -- The Season Is Too Long' 25:53 Where Do Players Want to Play, Removing a Few Variables 31:45 Organizations with Bad Reputations Among Players 39:40 Taking a Pause for the 2028 Summer Olympics? 46:34 The Impact of Analytics on Your Career Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwoo e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 10, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a promotion-filled weekend including the debuts of Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador and Tyler Locklear, and the expected arrival of Carlos F. Rodriguez to the Milwaukee rotation this week. Plus, they look back at where the free-agent bids were directed over the weekend. Rundown 2:41 Hurston Waldrep's Debut Against the Nationals 8:06 Adael Amador Joins the Rockies 16:37 Tyler Locklear's Short-Term Fit in Seattle 21:15 Carlos F. Rodriguez: On Track for Tuesday Debut 28:05 Is Player Development Too Narrowly Focused in Some Organizations? 37:02 Promotions by Necessity Rather Than Desire? 41:06 Freddy Peralta's Poor Outings & Connection to Velocity Drops 44:50 Heliot Ramos Joins the Shallow League Fray 49:13 Finding Value in Max Meyer, Jake Irvin, Simeon Woods Richardson, David Peterson and JP Sears 56:53 Chas McCormick: The Healthy Drop of the Week Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss baseball's return to London for a two-game weekend series between the Phillies and Mets. An exciting matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani that took place in Pittsburgh earlier this week, how they would game plan trying to pitch to Ohtani, and two teams -- the Blue Jays and Cubs -- facing a critical stretch of schedule in the middle-third of the season. Rundown 1:18 MLB Returns to London with Phillies-Mets 12:21 Paul Skenes v. Shohei Ohtani 18:41 The Game Plan: How We Would Pitch to Ohtani 28:11 At the Fork — The 2024 Blue Jays 32:44 It’s Not (All) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Fault 41:37 At the Fork — The 2024 Cubs 50:31 Adding From the Inside: Cade Horton in the Second Half? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers among starting pitchers from April to May, over and underperformers compared to initial 2024 projections, pitching prospects closing in on opportunities to help their big-league clubs, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets to consider. Rundown 1:25 Stuff+ Risers From April to May 6:34 From Below Average to OK, From OK to Good, and From Good to Great 11:42 Cooper Criswell Remains Interesting, Brandon Pfaadt Changes The Mix 15:16 Gavin Stone's Quietly Strong Season for the Dodgers 17:54 Stuff+ Fallers From April to May 22:44 A Willingness to Trade Shōta Imanaga? 26:05 YTD Performance vs. Initial Projections (from The BAT) 34:44 Project Prospect: A.J. Blubaugh's Future Path to the Astros' Rotation 39:18 Cade Povich's Similarities to Robert Gasser 44:25 Will Joey Cantillo Earn a Second-Half Rotation Spot in Cleveland 47:23 The Early Days of Justyn-Henry Malloy & Connor Norby in the Big Leagues 52:37 José Miranda, Blaze Alexander & Enmanuel Valdez 1:00:47 Tylor Megill Underrostered in Shallow Leagues Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 4, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a round of suspensions from MLB for gambling -- including a lifetime ban for Tucupita Marcano, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers among hitters from April to May. Rundown 1:00 Tucupita Marcano: Lifetime Ban for Betting on Baseball 16:47 Biggest Shifts in Hitter Performance: April v. May 22:01 Risers From April to May 30:54 Rookie Bats in Month 2 38:39 Colton Cowser to Fallers From April to May 43:04 May Barrel Rate Risers 49:04 May Hard-Hit Rate Risers 52:04 Full-Season Projections v. Performance to Date 1:07:45 Is a Randy Arozarena Rebound On Tap? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 3, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have performed very well during the first two months of the season. Rundown 1:48 Spencer Torkelson: Optioned to Triple-A 8:31 Justyn-Henry Malloy Gets the Call 12:38 Royce Lewis' Return Bumps Edouard Julien to Triple-A 23:19 Connor Norby: Promoted by Orioles 29:08 Adam Mazur: Gets the Call to San Diego 31:42 Question of Our Times: Timing Value Drops for First-Half Stars 42:31 Which Pitchers Are You Most Worried About? 53:38 Where the Money Went: Yimi Garcia, Matt Vierling, Mark Vientos & David Hamilton 1:02:00 Reid Detmers' Long-Term Outlook Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2024

Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show! Rundown 1:33 More Changes From the Mets; Christian Scott & Brett Baty Optioned to Triple-A 12:55 What's Happening in Atlanta's Lineup? 20:27 Teams Are Pitching the Braves Differently 25:17 Can Hitters Adjust Quickly to a Change Like This? 28:25 A Closer Look at Matt Olson 34:15 Practice Swings Revealing A Hitter's Plan? 37:40 Confidence Levels in Albies, Riley, Harris, Kelenic Getting to Power Again? 42:49 When Careers Reach Pivot Points 57:20 Who Is Your Favorite MLB One-Hit Wonder? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets this weekend. Rundown 1:18 Negro League Stats Added to MLB's Official Records 7:06 An Eventful Day for the Mets 11:52 'There is No Way They Are the Worst Team in Baseball' 16:42 Fallers From Eno's Starting Pitcher Rankings Update ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570 30:45 The Z-Contact% Laggardboard 36:40 Ben Brown's Excellent Outing, Window to Continue Starting 39:40 Junior Caminero, Jasson Dominguez, James Wood, Jett Williams & Drew Gilbert Updates 47:05 Can Chase DeLauter Take Over a Spot in Cleveland By Season's End? 50:00 Jacob Wilson: Another Low Barreler with a Great Hit Tool? 52:22 Spencer Schwellenback Arrives 56:17 Matt Waldron & Other Weekend Waiver-Wire Considerations Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 28, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting Pitcher Rankings. Rundown 2:06 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 2024 Season Ends with Another Torn ACL 10:43 The Ongoing Struggles of Corbin Carroll 18:43 Victor Robles: DFA'd by Nationals 27:13 Is Passing on Low Barrel Rate Bats An Easy Call? 31:15: Ángel Hernández Retires 35:24 Injury Updates: Cristian Javier, Jorge Polanco & Kodai Senga 46:49 May Risers: Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings ($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5513570 59:38 Jake Meyers & Colt Keith As Popular Weekend Waiver-Wire Adds 1:09:35 David Fry is Unbelievable 1:12:09 Casey Mize's Rapidly Declining Stuff Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2024

Eno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner Bibee, Kyle Harrison, Hunter Greene, Taj Bradley, and Christian Scott -- the best strikeouts they have seen so far this season, and a case for massive expansion that would completely change baseball as we know it. Rundown 1:18 Tipping Pitches 8:27 A Recent Example from Clarke Schmidt 10:45 Taj Bradley: Tipping Pitches or Too Predictable? 18:40 Tanner Bibee: A Fastball That Is Getting Hammered 26:41 Kyle Harrison: Will He Build Confidence in Secondaries? 31:58 The Case for Hunter Greene 38:33 Christian Scott: The Need For Improved Command 44:55 The Best Strikeouts We’ve Seen This Season 51:31 A Case for Massive Expansion in MLB Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! (We're back 5/31!) Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of work that leaves something to be desired. Rundown 10:07 Freddie Freeman Is the Power & Speed Drop a Sign of Things to Come? 18:02 Marcus Semien & Nearly Impossible Durability 23:12 Jose Altuve & Extreme Pull Tendencies Over Time 28:59 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Should We Still Chase A 2021 Ceiling? 34:58 Adolis García: Fearing the Fast Peak From Late Bloomers with Aggressive Approaches 36:37 Oneil Cruz: Will He Improve Enough Against Lefties in the Long Run? 43:02 Zach Neto: Sacrificing Ceiling for a Safer Floor? 46:01 Jordan Walker: No Homers at Triple-A This Season?! 53:58 Alex Kirilloff: A Delayed Breakout Coming, or WYSIWYG? 1:02:14 Project Prospect: The Prospects to Target Via Trade As Top 100 Lists Have In-Season Updates Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us this Thursday 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episode! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 21, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Garrett Whitlock's injury and the prolonged opportunity for Cooper Criswell in the Red Sox's rotation, expectations for Edwin Díaz's break from the closer role, Luis Gil's impressive stretch to begin 2024, ways to consider leveraging pitching depth, where the money went this weekend, a few frequently dropped players from the weekend. Rundown 1:50 Cooper Criswell's Extended Window in Boston 7:47 Edwin Díaz's Break From the Closer Role 16:00 Luis Gil: Analyzing his Early 2024 Breakout 29:52 Any Reason to Worry About Framber Valdez? 33:24 Did Ryan Weathers Figure Something Out? 39:00 Leveraging Starting Pitching Depth 43:24 Disconnect Between Stuff+ & D-backs Starting Pitching 47:56 Still Optimistic About Daulton Varsho? 51:24 Big Weekend Adds 1:02:11 Buying Any Drops? MJ Melendez, Brett Baty & James Outman Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 20, 2024

Eno is joined by co-parent of Stuff+ and former member of the Houston Astros' analytics department Max Bay. The guys dive into the state of analytics in the sport... Rundown: 4:09 - The past, present and future of Stuff+ 29:45 - How should we be using the new bat tracking data 41:44 - How can people who want to get into baseball analytics for a team stand out Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 17, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Elly De La Cruz's bid for 100-steal season, how bat tracking info could be used to supplement scouting reports and game plans against hitters, and their choices from a group of a dozen starting pitchers in an effort to project the next few seasons. Rundown 1:06 Keeping a Good Receipt (Don't Worry, We Keep The Bad Ones Too) 2:10 Elly De La Cruz's Bid for a 100-Steal Season 8:25 How Many Stolen Bases Would Rickey Henderson Rack Up with Today's Rules 10:49 Building Scouting Reports From Bat Tracking Info 17:31 How Interested Would Players Be In Utilizing This Angle? 30:45 Choose Your Fighters: Two Starting Pitchers From This Dozen, Next Three-Plus Seasons 50:28 Does Trevor Buy Eno's Plan to Make Ben Brown a Closer in 2024? 55:10 How Much Information Does a Typical Player Consume? 1:01:07 Trevor's Wiffle Ball Update Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Ronel Blanco's sticky-stuff suspension, Austin Riley's quiet start and recent injury, another opportunity for Luis Matos in San Francisco, and the bullpen woes of the Cubs before digging into the early struggles of many prospect pitchers, and a few waiver-wire targets to consider as the weekend approaches. Rundown 1:29 Ronel Blanco's Sticky-Stuff Suspension 7:38 Austin Riley's Side Injury; Slow Start 11:39 Jung Hoo Lee: Structural Damage in Shoulder 19:26 Adbert Alzolay to the IL; Searching for Answers in the Cubs' Bullpen 27:39 Still Waiting on Junior Caminero 33:16 Heston Kjerstad Usage & Demotion to Triple-A 44:37 A Look at the Early Struggles of Many Pitching Prospects 54:57 Weekend Waiver-Wire Considerations Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 14, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss baseball's aim to preserve starting pitchers. How much of a problem is the current use of starting pitchers compared to the past? With injury rates on the rise, what rule changes and tweaks make sense? Will small changes to move the game slightly in the direction of previous era's pitcher usage cause other problems? Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story about a partnership between Perfect Game and Fanatics, and former big leaguer Travis Snider's efforts to improve youth sports. Rundown 1:13 The Starting Pitcher 'Problem' 6:55 Big Changes in the Last 10 Years 11:15 Incentivizing Pitching Deeper Into Starts 16:39 The Difficult of Getting Everyone on Board with New Rules 20:00 DVR Blames the Reliance on Short Relievers 26:40 Reducing the Fifth Inning Exits When a Starter is Dealing 31:37 Why Don't Starters Try to 'Save' Velocity for Later Innings? 42:46 Britt's Story About the Concerning Perfect Game-Fanatics Partnership 48:52 Travis Snider's Efforts to Improve Youth Sports Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 13, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboards from Statcast, including a few players to consider targeting via trade. Rundown 1:45 Takeaways From Paul Skenes' Debut & Unexpected Comp 13:39 New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards from Statcast! https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/bat-tracking 19:27 How Should We Apply Bat Speed Information? 25:47 'Squared Up' vs. 'Blasts' 27:59 Players to Target 40:14 A Tool to Use for 'Buy High' Players? 44:44 Learning From Good Players Without 'Ideal' Swing Speed & Length 52:11 Robert Gasser's Debut & Where the Money Went 1:04:13 Other Bids & Frequently Dropped Players Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future -- plus their game plan for hitters facing Pirates pitcher Jared Jones. Rundown 1:30 An All-Time Great No-Hitter Jinx? 5:48 Willson Contreras' Injury & The Rise of Catcher's Interference 15:05 Maybe Just Stop Erasing the Batter's Box? 19:48 Is It Time to Regular the Sliding Mitt? 25:41 Switching Roles Between Starting & Relieving 31:41 Adrian Morejón & Needing to Fix Splits Before Becoming a Starter? 36:00 From Long Relief to the Rotation (Bryse Wilson) 40:53 Luke Weaver's Success in the Bullpen 52:06 Game Planning to Hit Jared Jones Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following Christian Yelich's activation from the IL, Taj Bradley's return to health, and the triumphant return of Prospect of the Week. Rundown 0:57 Paul Skenes is Joining the Pirates! Rest of Season Expectations? 9:14 Christian Encarnacion-Strand: On IL with Fractured Wrist 20:06 Christian Yelich's Return Bumps Tyler Black Back to Triple-A 26:50 Finding Replacements for Willson Contreras (Fractured Forearm) 30:22 A Setback for Max Scherzer 33:31 The Rays' Rotation Shuffle: Taj Bradley is Back, Ryan Pepiot to the IL, Shane Baz at Triple-A on Rehab Assignment 46:13 Braxton Garrett: Tread Carefully Upon Activation? 49:42 Project Prospect: Bryan Ramos, Rhett Lowder, Mason Black & Parker Meadows 60:11 Other Waiver Targets to Consider: Jonny DeLuca, Again! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 7, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Walker Buehler's return to the Dodgers' rotation before digging into the four contenders in the AL Central to assess each team's current strengths and weaknesses. Plus, they share a few players they underestimated in the past. Rundown 0:51 Walker Buehler Returns to the Dodgers' Rotation 4:04 Forays Into Free Agency After Two Tommy John Surgeries 10:57 Buying the Guardians' Early Uptick in Offensive Output? 21:32 Weathering Early Injuries In Minnesota 26:15 If Nothing Else, The Royals Are Interesting Again 33:11 Can the Tigers Fix Their Struggling Hitters? 45:02 Players We Were Wrong About (Exceeded Expectations) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 6, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the five-player trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Padres, the Marlins' return from the trade, a few hitters that made significant moves up in DVR's updated hitter rankings, and how aggressively Christian Scott was pursued in weekly leagues after an impressive weekend debut against the Rays. Rundown 3:35 Luis Arraez Traded to the Padres 8:05 Dillon Head & Betting on Best Long-Term Outcome 19:56 Injuries News & Notes: Trea Turner, Joe Musgrove, Wyatt Langford, Christian Yelich, Grayson Rodriguez 31:46 Is Robert Gasser the Next Pitching Prospect to Get the Call? 36:23 A Few Big Risers in DVR's Updated Hitter Rankings ($): https://theathletic.com/5344859/ 44:59 Christian Scott & Massive Weekend Bids 59:59 Frequently Dropped Players From The Weekend Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers over the first month-plus of the season. They also examine the unique challenges of hitting in Seattle -- and try to determine why the park consistently boosts strikeouts -- before building a game plan to pitch to Elly De La Cruz. Rundown 1:10 Christian Scott Debuting Saturday 3:45 Jack Flaherty: Career-Best K%, BB% & SwStr%! 14:07 Spencer Turnbull: Can He Maintain the Elevated K%? 21:48 Tanner Houck’s Breakout 29:38 Is Zack Littell’s Approach Meshing Well in Tampa? 35:42 What Makes Hitting in Seattle So Difficult? 55:15 Building a Game Plan: Elly De La Cruz Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches. Rundown 4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton 12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler 20:11 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Currently Missing Power 25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule 30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences 35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season 41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad 57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel Pérez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup Plays Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newest additions to the City Connect uniform lineup, before taking a look at the Nationals' current rebuilding efforts. Rundown 1:12 Mike Trout Has a Torn Meniscus; Looked Like He Was 'Back'. Before Injury 9:46 José Abreu Optioned to rookie-level West Palm Beach 18:09 Bring Food to Home-Run Celebrations? 22:22 Thoughts on Mets, Rays City Connects 29:49 How Far Along Is the Nats' Rebuild? 45:21 Early-Season Series of Note: O's-Yankees, Rays-Brewers & Dodgers-D-backs Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 29, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss promotions for Joey Loperfido and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the impact of the ABS strike zone and Triple-A, big movers among top hitters in DVR's upcoming hitter rankings, concern about Corbin Carroll's power outage, and fallout from another weekend of waiver-wire adds and drops. Rundown 2:33 Joey Loperfido Promoted to Houston 7:35 The Impact of Triple-A ABS Strike Zone on Strikeouts and Walks 17:32 Injury Updates: Kyle Bradish, Vaughn Grissom & Taj Bradley 25:55 Elly De La Cruz Moving Up Redraft Rankings 33:11 Concern Level About Corbin Carroll's Shoulder, Lack of Pop 39:24 Nolan Jones Struggles + IL Stint 41:53 Where the Money Went: Jo Adell & Pete Crow-Armstrong 51:26 Tempering In-Season Bids w/Streamers vs. Players That Might Stick 58:03 Frequently Dropped Players From the Weekend Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2024

Eno and DVR are joined by Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino to discuss sweepers, pitch design and development, and the success he had during a long run in Colorado. Plus, they examine the quick demotion for Jackson Holliday, several surprising starting pitchers, and hitting metrics that move the needle despite limited samples from the first month of the season. Rundown 0:21Adam Ottavino Joins the Show! 8:44 How Adam Throws His Sweeper 16:35 Citi Field's Unique Park Factors Based on Game Time 21:22 Players Entering the Game with More Pitches, Even as Relievers 27:11 Jackson Holliday Sent Back to Triple-A 36:57 Erick Fedde's Successful Return to MLB from a One-Year Stint in the KBO 43:01 Ranger Suárez's Early K% Jump 47:37 Graham Ashcraft: Casey Mize in Reverse? Ks Preceding Better Ratios? 51:24 What Matters for Hitters in Smaller Samples? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com -Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe -Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! youtube.com/ratesbarrels -Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Jordan Walker's demotion, the Pirates' plan for building up Paul Skenes' workload while trying to backload his innings, and the key ingredients to building an elite bullpen. Rundown 0:43 Make It Make Sense: Jordan Walker's Demotion to Triple-A 6:31 Falling Between Organizational and Individual Coaching 15:34 Tracking Workloads: The Pirates' Plan for Paul Skenes 21:41 In-Game Monitoring Technology 29:51 Building an Elite Bullpen 30:17 What Traits Do You Want In a Closer? 35:03 How Many Defined Roles Do You Want? 46:13 Unintended Consequences with Limited Pitcher Availability? 56:19 Command Thresholds For Elite Relievers Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/rates&barrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 23, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle. Plus, is there legitimate reason to worry about the slow start of the Astros (7-16 entering play Tuesday) or the Cardinals (10-13)? And, is Blake Snell's bumpy start in San Francisco the byproduct of a late-spring signing? Rundown 4:10 Jared Jones & Mason Miller Continue to Impress 13:50 An Ump Show in the Bronx 17:52 Jackson Holliday's Early Struggles & When to Adjust a Plan 28:45 Having Defensive Value to Fall Back On 36:53 What's Different About the 2024 Astros? 49:35 The Cardinals' Offense is Going to Wake Up (Right?) 58:01 Is Blake Snell Struggling Because of Signing Delay? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 22, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings. Rundown 4:20 Underwent Internal Brace Procedure Rather Than Second Tommy John Surgery 7:28 Another SP Injury for Arizona: Merrill Kelly 13:10 Francisco Àlvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks 21:46 Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings ($) https://theathletic.com/5426812 27:31 Reid Detmers' Early Success 32:22 Casey Mize: Will Strikeouts Show Up With His New Arsenal? 38:09 Javier Assad: What Eno Likes About Him 40:51 Brady Singer: Moves Up Slightly! 44:21 Zack Littell: LODEM Goodness? 48:56 Paul Skenes: Callup Coming Shortly? 53:47 Where the Money Went: Looking Back at Weekend Pickups Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Tanner Houck's excellent start to 2024 on the heels of a 'Maddux' against the Guardians on Wednesday. Plus, they look at the ongoing health struggles for Kris Bryant in Colorado, Yu Darvish's move to the IL, hitters with a path to develop more power over time, and a few recent callups including Jack Leiter, Andy Pages, and Landon Knapp. Rundown 1:45 Tanner Houck and Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers 9:35 Ryan Weathers Makes DVR Look Dumb 15:02 Yu Darvish & Kris Bryant Land on the IL 27:25 Finding Power that Follows Contact Skills 37:08 Jack Leiter Gets the Call 40:31 Andy Pages & Landon Knack Join the Dodgers 47:02 Jonatan Clase Lands in Seattle 51:16 A Very Quick Look Ahead at Weekend Waiver Consideration Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 16, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss John Sterling's abrupt retirement after 36 years with the Yankees, the Marlins' surprising decision to send Max Meyer back to Triple-A, the current state of baseball rivalries including a few potential new feuds that could develop. Plus, they discuss the Cubs as a potential top-five team for the next five years, before a round of 'Buy, Sell, Hold'. Rundown 1:07 John Sterling Abruptly Announces Retirement 6:03 The Changing Role of Baseball Broadcasters 11:25 Why Did the Marlins Option Max Meyer to Triple-A? 17:50 Baseball's Rivalry Heat Check 24:20 New Rivalries On the Horizon? 29:30 The Case for the Cubs as a Top-Five Team for the Next Five Years 43:46 Buy, Sell, Hold: Tyler O'Neill's Excellent Start in Boston 47:29 Buy, Sell, Hold: Francisco Lindor's Quiet Bat, When to Actually Worry About Early-Season Slumps 56:21 Buy, Sell, Hold: Joe Musgrove Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 15, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops and difficult holds amidst early struggles, and where the money went in weekly free-agent pickups from the weekend. Rundown 2:28 Jackie Robinson Day, 2024 8:20 Another High Velocity Starter (Bobby Miller) Heads to the IL 15:40 Will Trends Make Starters with Slightly Less Velocity (93-94 mph fastballs) More Popular? 20:28 Justin Verlander Nearing Return 31:25 Surprising Drops & Difficult Holds 43:23 A Pod Divided: Brandon Pfaadt in Shallow Leagues 56:07 Where the Money Went: Colton Cowser, Kirby Yates, Jeff Hoffman and Jose Buttó Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss a few surprising takeaways from the criminal complaint against Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara, the difficulty of making early-season adjustments, and Henry Davis' current struggle against elevated fastballs. Plus, they introduce a new segment 'How I Would Pitch to This Guy' where Eno and Trevor share a detailed gameplan for pitching to Mookie Betts, before taking a few live questions. Rundown 1:28 Surprises From Criminal Complaint Against Ippei Mizuhara 8:07 The Difficulty of Making Early Adjustment & Henry Davis' Struggles w/High Fastballs 20:23 An At-Bat Trevor Will Never Forget 24:38 How I Would Pitch to This Guy: Mookie Betts 36:59 Looking Beyond Swinging Strikes 40:45 Guessing v. Anticipating 49:51 Are Certain Hitters More Prone to Pop-Ups? 56:24 Making Sense of Hunter Brown's Rough Day Against the Royals 1:02:35 Most Underrated Second Baseman? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 11, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss recent progress in the Ippei Mizuhara story, as Mizuhara is in the process of negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors with evidence suggesting that Mizuhara may have stolen more than $4.5 million from Shohei Ohtani. Plus, they consider the arrival of Jackson Holliday and his 2024 comps before taking a look at several minor league injury updates, the early-season struggles of Ceddanne Rafaela, waiver-wire targets, and a few mailbag questions. Rundown 2:07 Movement in the Ippei Mizuhara Case 5:25 Jackson Holliday Gets the Call to Baltimore; Debuts Wednesday 15:17 Spencer Arrighetti: Promoted by Astros to Fill Rotation Vacancy 18:16 Minor League Injury Updates: Junior Caminero, Jeferson Quero, Robert Gasser, River Ryan & Walker Jenkins 27:42 Ceddanne Rafaela's Ongoing Struggles at the Plate 37:22 Good News (Nick Pivetta), Bad News (Yoán Moncada) 43:13 Early Waiver Wire Outlook: Colton Cowser, Cody Bradford, Bryce Elder and José Soriano 55:30 Mailbag Questions: Pitching+, David Bednar's Hold on the Closer Role, and JP Sears Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 9, 2024

Eno, DVR and Britt take a closer look at pitcher injuries that have mounted at all levels in recent years, and dissect the varying reasons behind the significant increase in major elbow and shoulder problems. Plus, they consider the fast start of the Pirates and the dismal start of the Marlins in their first installment of 'Buy, Sell, Hold' for 2024. Rundown 1:25 The Problem Starts at Youth Levels 7:31 Incentivizing Starters with In-Game Rules to Reduce Velocity & Pitch Deeper Into Games 12:33 Justin Verlander's Thoughts on the Uptick in Injuries 17:58 Lack of Consistency Across Different Levels 21:13 Adding More Factors to a Multi-Factor Problem 26:55 Injuries Spike Early in the Season 32:11 The Benefits of Playing on Multiple Sports 36:42 Strikeout Rate Growth from the 1970-1990 20-Year Window Compared to 2004-2024 42:02 Eno's Unexpected Suggestion for a Solution 46:15 Buy, Sell, Hold: The Pirates' 9-2 Start 54:22 Buy, Sell, Hold: The Marlins' Miserable 1-10 Start Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 8, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss another round of injuries including a UCL sprain for Spencer Strider, Tommy John surgery on tap for Shane Bieber, a significant hip flexor strain for Luis Robert Jr, and a dislocated shoulder for Trevor Story. Beyond injuries, they discuss Ronel Blanco's encore and the ongoing battle in the Astros' rotation for a spot once Justin Verlander returns, and several players whose value shifted over the past week. Rundown 1:31 Spencer Strider Has a UCL Sprain; Course of Action TBD 6:20 Shane Bieber Will Have Tommy John Surgery 14:09 How to Adjust to Losing an Ace Early 17:04 Luis Robert Jr.: Grade 2 Hip Flexor Strain 25:30 Gerrit Cole: Ready to Begin Throwing Program! 32:11 Adjusting Draft Strategy or League Setting in the Future to Counter Multi-Year Trend of Elevated Pitching Injuries? 44:25 Trevor Story's Suffers a Dislocated Shoulder 48:01 Alex Kirilloff & Oliver Dunn 53:22 Eno's Bargain Adds From Week 2 59:22 A Case for Spencer Turnbull Beyond Streaming 1:04:10 Good Pickup, Bad Pickup? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 5, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss John Fisher's decision to temporarily move the A's to Sacramento for the next three years (2025-2027) while attempting to complete an eventual move to Las Vegas. Plus, they examine the teams currently facing the toughest path to winning in the next five years, before resuming their pitch deep dive series with changeups. Rundown 0:54 The A's Are Making a Three-Year Stop in Sacramento 9:01 Challenges In Making the A's Competitive Again 17:00 The Rockies' Built-In Uphill Battle 21:36 Another Rebuild Coming in Miami Under New Leadership? 27:47 Loyalty to a Fault on the South Side of Chicago? 34:49 Is It All On Arte Moreno in Anaheim? 45:51 Pitch Deep Dive: Changeups 56:35 Q&A: Changeup Feel in Games v. Bullpens, Commanding Splitters & What You Would Want for Ohtani's HR Ball Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss several injury updates, including a longer-than-expected timetable for Josh Jung's return following wrist surgery,Justin Verlander's progress to a two-start rehab assignment, Walker Buehler's rehab work, and a pair of prospects that avoided scares. Plus, Shōta Imanaga's debut against the Rockies, listener league strategy and roster rates, and several mailbag questions about Luis Gil, monitoring pitcher workloads, and Triston McKenzie's fastball velocity drop Rundown 2:17 Josh Jung: Lengthier Absence Than Initially Anticipated 5:41 Justin Verlander: Two Rehab Starts on Tap 10:38 Junior Caminero: Avoids Major Injury 15:52 Norfolk & Charlotte Light Up the Scoreboard in the International League 23:25 Shōta Imanaga's Debut 29:10 Listener League Strategy; Notable High & Low Roster Rates 39:15 Luis Gil: No Innings Limit From Yankees? 45:37 How Would a Forward-Thinking Organization Handle RP to SP Shifts? 55:42 Triston McKenzie's Fastball Velocity Drop in Start No. 1 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 2, 2024

Britt Ghiroli returns to Rates & Barrels (regularly on Tuesdays, all season!) with Eno and DVR to discuss Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the start of a new chapter in Baltimore with an ownership change accompanying the organization's rise toward multi-year success. The trio then discusses the five MLB teams best position for the next five seasons. Is the Astros' window coming to a close, or will Dana Brown's front office begin to thrive in the first-year player draft? Plus, if there are a consensus three teams that belong in the group of five, which two teams are the most deserving of the remaining spots. Rundown 1:40 Ronel Blanco Throws a No-Hitter 8:36 Yainer Diaz's Big Night At and Behind the Plate 11:44 The Next Chapter of Orioles Baseball 22:21 Which Organizations Are Best Positioned for the Next Five Years? 30:42 Agreement About the Dodgers, Braves & Orioles? 36:52 Buying Britt's Case for the Rangers? 45:01 Eno's Ideas for the Fifth Spot 56:54 Getting Buy-In with New Voices Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 1, 2024

Eno and DVR take a look back at the Opening Series for each team and discuss their takeaways, along with some of the surprisingly good and bad starting pitcher performances that have unfolded so far. Plus, they highlight a few other important things to monitor in the early days of the season. Rundown 2:40 Where the Money Went: Jason Foley, Kevin Ginkel, Griffin Jax, Brock Stewart, Jordan Hicks & Garrett Crochet 15:52 Making Sense of Starting Pitcher Debuts (Good & Bad) 20:45 Keeping a Close Eye on Zac Gallen's Upcoming Starts 26:51 Bailey Ober's Brutal Start Against the Royals 34:17 Impressive Outings from the Red Sox's Starters 38:32 What Else Matters In Small Samples? 51:56 Trey Lipscomb's Opportunity to Start at Third Base in Washington 55:11 Injury Updates: Eloy Jiménez, Royce Lewis, Edward Cabrera & Sean Murphy Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 29, 2024

Join Eno, Trevor & DVR as they recap Opening Day and share their predictions for the 2024 MLB Season! From Garrett Crochet's excellent start to Royce Lewis' homer and early exit with an injury, they discuss some of the highest and lows from the first "full" day of the season before making several predictions for the upcoming campaign. Rundown 1:03 Opening Day Takeaways 18:57 Rookie of the Year Predictions 30:28 Cy Young Award Predictions 41:53 MVP Predictions 45:14 AL Division Winners 48:46 NL Division Winners 52:53 World Series Matchup & Winners Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2024

Happy Opening Day! Eno and DVR discuss Will Smith's 10-year extension with the Dodgers, good news for Jordan Romano, a tough break for Jordan Lawlar, and other news and notes as the 2024 MLB season gets underway in full. Plus, they break down a few Eno's bold predictions for the upcoming campaign, and discuss a few wrinkles from this year's Main Event of the NFBC. Rundown 3:42 Will Smith Signs 10-Year Extension w/Dodgers 8:26 Jordan Romano May Return Quickly From IL 9:26 Jordan Lawlar Out 8-10 Weeks Following Thumb Surgery 12:38 Other News & Notes (Jon Berti, Ronel Blanco, Marco Luciano) 29:08 Eno's 2024 Bold Predictions ($): https://theathletic.com/5351937 47:12 Unique Wrinkles of the NFBC's Main Event Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 27, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Jordan Montgomery's move to Arizona on a one-year, $25 million deal, shoulder surgery for Matt McLain, and an opportunity for Victor Scott II following a late-spring injury to Dylan Carlson. Plus, they examine a few spring stats worth caring about, and reveal their selections for The 2024 All-Oatmeal Team. (Reminder: We *Like* Oatmeal!) Rundown 1:53 Jordan Montgomery to the Diamondbacks 6:32 Matt McLain Undergoes Shoulder Surgery 9:39 Will Victor Scott II Offer More Pop Than Similarly Speedy Outfielders? 16:00 Spring Training Stats We Care About: Stolen Bases 32:40 Spring Training Stats We Care About: K-BB% 40:18 The 2024 All-Oatmeal Team Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 26, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the latest in the story involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, before catching up on a lot of other news around baseball including job battles that have been decided, late spring injuries wreaking havoc on depth charts, and the subsequent opportunities that have opened up. They wrap up the episode with a quick look at some of their most heavily-rostered players as the rest of the league approaches Opening Day on Thursday. Rundown 1:37 Shohei Ohtani Speaks About Ippei Mizuhara's Gambling Debts 15:20 Ezequiel Tovar Signs Extension with Rockies 24:20 Injury Follow-Ups: Corey Seager, Josh Jung, Kevin Gausman & Eury Pérez 30:20 Luis Gil, Jared Jones and Max Meyer Get Early-Season Opportunities 38:46 Paul Sewald Heads to IL w/Oblique Strain 47:03 Jackson Holliday Misses Opening Day Roster 52:48 Dylan Carlson's Shoulder Injury Creating Path for Victor Scott II? 56:17 J.D. Martinez's Fit with the Mets 59:38 Our Most Heavily-Rostered Players for 2024 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 22, 2024

Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn for their second show at Other Half Brewing to discuss a slugfest in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres series in Korea and a developing story around the swift firing of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Plus, they're joined by Mike Petriello of MLB.com to discuss several groups of tough hitters to rank, and much more before an excellent round of listener questions. Rundown 0:51 A Slugfest in Game 2 Between the Dodgers-Padres; Yamamoto's Debut 3:22 Continuing Struggles for Joe Musgrove 6:43 Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Amidst Illegal Gambling Allegations 11:52 Mike Petriello of MLB.com Joins the Show! 17:02 Tough Rankings: Aging Veterans Still Producing (Paul Goldschmidt, Salvador Perez & George Springer) 22:56 Tough Rankings: Younger Players We Still Believe In (Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jeremy Peña & Andrés Giménez) 34:24 Tough Rankings: Big-Side Platoon Risk (Edouard Julien, Gavin Lux, Colt Keith) 44:22 Mike's Favorite Stats 52:08 Listener Q&A Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Mike on Twitter: @Mike_Petriello Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2024

Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn and joined by several friends as the 2024 MLB season is underway! Guests include Nick Pollack of Pitcher List, Niv Shah of Ottoneu, Chris Towers of CBS Fantasy and Ellen Adair from the Take Me In to the Ballgame podcast, and several great listener questions! Rundown 0:45 What Are We Trying to Learn From One-Game Samples & Early-Season Baseball? 10:30 Nick Pollack of Pitcher List Joins the Show! (Cole Ragans Love) 20:52 Tough Rankings: Converted Relievers 30:56 Tough Rankings: Model Surgers w/Bad Spring Results 38:30 Would You Rather? Toss-Ups 52:10 Niv Shah of ottoneu Joins the Show! 59:24 Chris Towers of CBS Fantasy Joins the Show! 1:11:13 Ellen Adair from the 'Take Me In to the Ballgame' podcast Joins the Show! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Nick on Twitter: @PitcherList Follow Niv on Twitter: @nivshah Follow Chris on Twitter: @CTowersCBS Follow Ellen on Twitter: @ellen_adair Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 19, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Jhoan Duran's oblique injury and the short-term pecking order for saves for the Twins during his absence before discussing some of the most difficult pitchers (and groups of pitchers) to rank in 2024. Rundown 1:15 Jhoan Duran: Headed to IL with Oblique Strain 5:25 Pitchers with Uncertain Health Situations (Eury Pérez, Gerrit Cole, Kyle Bradish) 13:26 Future Aces with Short MLB Track Records (Bobby Miller and Grayson Rodriguez) 29:01 Model Disagreement with Other Projections (Zac Gallen, Cole Ragans, Bailey Ober) 34:44 Non-Buzzy Veterans (Merrill Kelly, Chris Bassitt, Eduardo Rodriguez) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 18, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend filled with injury news including elbow soreness for Eury Pérez, a fractured wrist for TJ Friedl, and an IL stint to begin 2024 for Josh Lowe. Plus, they dig into several tough hitter rankings as draft season heats up. Rundown 2:58 Eury Pérez: Dealing with Sore Elbow 7:08 TJ Friedl: Out with Fractured Wrist 11:33: Josh Lowe: Will Open Season on IL 16:26 Kyle Manzardo: Sent to Minor League Camp 23:40 Corey Seager: May Be Ready for Opening Day? 28:29 Any Reason to Worry About Bryce Harper or Aaron Judge? 31:15 Tough Rankings: Luis Robert Jr. & Frequently Injured Early-Rounders 38:52 Oneil Cruz & Young Players Returning From Lengthy Absence 50:42 Luis Arraez & Categorically Imbalanced Players 56:04 Junior Caminero & Players We're Waiting For in 2024 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29) https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Eury Pérez Thumbnail Photo: Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 15, 2024

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the latest news on Gerrit Cole’s elbow injury, the Astros’ interest in Blake Snell, the best rotations in baseball, and several new faces in new places, before digging into curveballs, and taking a few viewer/listener questions. Rundown 0:55 Gerrit Cole: No UCL Tear Detected 7:20 Blake Snell: Astros Interested? 8:45 Best Rotations in Baseball Right Now New Faces in New Places 14:50 Chris Sale’s Fit in Atlanta 21:00 Josh Hader: Adding to the Astros’ Strength 24:59 DL Hall’s Starting Opportunity in Milwaukee 31:16 Jorge Polanco’s Fit in New-Look Seattle Lineup 34:43 Teoscar Hernández: Getting Into a Better Fit for a Home Park 39:15 Michael Soroka: A Fresh Opportunity for Rebuilding White Sox 42:05 Pitch Deep Dive: Curveballs 59:41 Q&A: Which Spring Stats Do We Pay Attention To? 1:03:32 Q&A: Game Planning for Opponents’ Weaknesses, or Your Own Strengths? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss the trade that sent Dylan Cease to the Padres, the impact of a significant injury for Brewers closer Devin Williams, the increasing possibility of an early-season opportunity for Victor Scott II in St. Louis, and swing decisions in 'The Shadow Zone'. Rundown 5:20 Dylan Cease Traded to the Padres 10:01 Assessing the White Sox's Return 14:10 Buying the Similarities Between Dylan Cease & Blake Snell? 22:17 Devin Williams' Extended Absence 30:43 Injury Updates: Ronald Acuña Jr. & Tommy Edman 35:58 Swings v. Takes and 'The Shadow Zone' 54:23 Mailbag Questions: Quinn Priester & Unique Leagues in FanGraphs' Auction Calculator Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Eno's recent story examining the tendencies of position players in their walk year, disagreements across projection systems and how to work through those differences (and when to target players with projection systems agreement). Plus, they discuss Junior Caminero getting sent to Triple-A to begin the season, Jackson Merrill's upcoming flight to Korea, an injury for Taj Bradley, and the growing concerns about Gerrit Cole as the wait for an update on his status lengthens. Rundown 5:52 What Happens in Position Players' Walk Years? ($ Eno's story: https://theathletic.com/5321626/) 11:13 Gleyber Torres' Path to More Power 16:24 Eno's Most Rostered Player From Story? 23:43 Disagreement Between Projection Systems 31:26 Rookies of Interest v. How the Fantasy Market Treats Rookies 38:17 Jackson Merrill Gets a Seat on the Plane 46:53 Taj Bradley's Pectoral Strain 53:20 Ongoing Uncertainty with Gerrit Cole & Current Rankings Adjustment Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Please fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 12, 2024

DVR is joined by Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss a busy weekend of news and notes including MRIs for Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge (among others), an 80-game PED suspension for Noelvi Marte, and more. Plus, they discuss their strategies from the 15-team Mixed LABR draft in which Mike built a roster around a power-heavy base and DVR opted for a 'Pocket Aces' build. Rundown 2:06 Gerrit Cole: Has MRI on Elbow; Likely to Miss Opening Day 3:40 Aaron Judge: MRI on Abdomen; Timetable Unclear 5:02 Noelvi Marte: Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test 8:48 Edward Cabrera: MRI Reveals Shoulder Impingement; Targeting Late-Round Marlins Starting Pitchers? 13:14 Sonny Gray: Progressing From Hamstring Injury 15:10 Devin Williams: Visiting with Spine Specialist 21:16 Jordan Lawlar: Optioned to Reno; Stashing Prospects in Redraft Leagues 29:04 Mixed LABR Draft Apporaches (Full Draft Board: https://rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft) | Building From a Late-Round Position 42:46 When Do You Disagree with Projections? 55:42 Experiences with Pocket Aces Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Mike on Bluesky: @mikegianella.bsky.social Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Please fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2024

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Eno's co-authored story with Ken Rosenthal about the ongoing concern regarding pitcher injuries as velocity and breaking ball usage continues to increase. Plus, they examine the Rays' use of a relatively simple approach to maximize the effectiveness of their pitchers, and how some pitchers like the Cubs' Justin Steele alter the shape of a smaller arsenal to keep hitters off-balance. Finally, they wrap up the show with the deep dive into the slider and sweeper and a few listener/viewer questions. Rundown 0:58 The Neverending Quest to Reduce Pitcher Injuries (Related reading -- Eno's story with Ken Rosenthal ($) https://theathletic.com/5325032/) 17:24 Catcher Targets & How the Rays Simplify Their Pitching Plans (Related reading -- Chad Jennings' story on the Rays' pitching development ($) https://theathletic.com/5318763/) 28:22 Altering Pitch Shapes to Increase a Small Arsenal (Related reading -- Sahadev Sharma on Justin Steele's ability to change the shape of his 'two' main pitches ($) https://theathletic.com/5311112) 41:43 Deep Dive: Sliders & Sweepers 53:32 Viewer + Listener Q&A 58:01 Joey Votto Signs with the Blue Jays Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Please fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24 . Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 7, 2024

Eno and DVR finish up their 2024 Team Preview series with the Braves, Phillies, and Mets. What's next for the Atlanta lineup after an excellent 2023 that featured five players among the league's 20 biggest risers in wRC+? With quality young pitching depth, is the rotation stronger than ever behind Spencer Strider, Max Fried, and Chris Sale? Will the Phillies get even more from Trea Turner during his second season in Philly? Behind Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, which starting pitchers are most likely to deliver quality innings? Will the retooling Mets exceed expectations with a potentially underrated lineup and a pitching staff with a few intriguing rebound candidates? Rundown 4:13 2024 Atlanta Braves Preview 9:25 Jarred Kelenic's Fresh Start in Atlanta 18:01 Good Pitching Getting Even Better? 28:24 2024 Philadelphia Phillies Preview 37:16 Starters of Interest Behind Zack Wheeler & Aaron Nola 44:01 2024 New York Mets Preview 50:11 Buying the Mets' Rebound Candidates in the Rotation (Luis Severino, Sean Manaea & Tylor Megill) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Please fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 5, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Red Sox, Marlins and Nationals. Can the Red Sox's lineup produce enough to cover the potential shortcoming of their pitching staff? Will the Marlins' young rotation find enough quality innings in a season without Sandy Alcantara? As the Nats' rebuild continues, how long will we have to wait before James Wood and Dylan Crews enter the mix in Washington? Rundown 3:37 2024 Boston Red Sox Preview 5:55 Nick Pivetta's New Pitch Mix 13:30 The Red Sox's Current Outfield Situation 23:27 2024 Miami Marlins Preview 37:39 A.J. Puk's Growing Pitch Mix 40:10 2024 Washington Nationals Preview 47:48 Underappreciated Catcher: Keibert Ruiz Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Please fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of news including further examination of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s surgically-repaired knee, shoulder fatigue for Kevin Gausman, Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, Matt Chapman's three-year deal with the Giants, a pair of big March movers in recent drafts, and the increasingly complicated playing time situations in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Rundown 1:31 More Knee Trouble for Ronald Acuña Jr.? 7:36 Chris Sale's Rapidly-Rising ADP 11:00 Kevin Gausman Slowed by Shoulder Fatigue 12:57 Zack Wheeler Signs Three-Year Extension w/Phillies 16:07 Matt Chapman Goes to the Giants 23:43 Fallout & Secondary Benefits to Chapman's Arrival in San Francisco 30:57 Wyatt Langford is Flying Up Draft Boards 37:05 Colt Keith v. Jordan Westburg? 38:44 Building a Bench: Orioles Edition 44:45 Jordan Hicks v. A.J. Puk v. Reynaldo López 51:04 Building a Bench: Reds Edition 58:57 How Much Do We Pay Attention to First- and Second-Half Splits? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Statcast's new Bat Tracking technology and the potential benefits of having that information as it becomes publicly available in 2024. Plus, they discuss Blake Snell as a free agent still available in March in a league desperate for quality starting pitchers, the importance of Spencer Strider's developing curveball, the challenges of getting ready for an earlier Opening Day, and take a deep dive into the cutter. Rundown 1:10 Trevor's Takeaways From Oakland's Fans Fest 7:38 Coming Soon! Statcast's Bat Tracking Leaderboards 15:20 Blake Snell's Big-Miss Dominance 21:56 League-Wide Similarities in Contract Offers & Player Valuations 29:37 The Clear Need for Snell in San Francisco 32:28 The Importance of Spencer Strider's Developing Curveball 38:26 Challenges for the Dodgers and Padres Ramping Up for Early Opening Day in Korea 42:48 Cutter Deep Dive 54:09 Live Q&A: Camilo Doval's Unusual Cutter Movement, Mo's Cutter v. Maddux's Two-Seamer to Lefties, Evaluating Pitchers Coming Back from Tommy John surgery Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 1, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets to consider. Can you trust Yusei Kikuchi's walk rate improvement from last season? Will Taj Bradley put the pieces together for a complete season in Tampa Bay? Is Jordan Westburg primed for a breakout despite a late ADP? Rundown 5:28 2024 Toronto Blue Jays Preview 13:39 An Undervalued Bat Behind the Stars? 25:06 The 'New' Yusei Kikuchi 33:14 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Preview 40:43 Josh Lowe's K% Improvements 50:54 Unlocking a Taj Bradley Breakout 55:07 2024 Baltimore Orioles Preview 1:04:38 Should We Be More Excited About Jackson Holliday in 2024? 1:10:54 Buying the Grayson Rodriguez Adjustments Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 28, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Yankees, Royals and White Sox. With the addition of Juan Soto to the lineup, will the Yankees make good on their projection and win the AL East in 2024? Can Clarke Schmidt find a solution against left-handed hitters? Are we buying another improvement in the Royals' young group of hitters? Is there any help coming through the system to bolster the team's rotation? And just how bad is the rebuild going to be in Year 1 for the White Sox? Rundown 1:17 2024 New York Yankees Preview 9:32 Will Alex Verdugo Tap Into More Power at Yankee Stadium? 19:06 Clarke Schmidt's Struggles Against Lefties 26:32 2024 Kansas City Royals Preview 30:37 Maikel Garcia's Sleeper Case 42:03 2024 Chicago White Sox Preview 50:16 Are Potential Surprises Coming From This Group of Pitchers? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 26, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring action that featured a lot of new pitches, and a lot of information about velocity and iVB changes. Plus, they dig into the importance of working backwards when building out draft-day roster construction plans. Rundown 5:32 Cody Bellinger Re-Signs with the Cubs 17:37 A Live First-Round Pick from Eno’s TGFBI Draft 22:56 Two (!) New Pitches for Hunter Greene 28:02 Cole Ragans’ Improved Fastball Ride in Spring Debut 34:02 Carlos Rodón Has a New Cutter 39:55 Quick Thoughts on Strikeout Park Factors 46:03 Draft Strategy: Working Backwards, or At Least From the Middle 57:15 Looking for Late Power, Without Sacrificing Average Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvV Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2024

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few challenges organizations have getting coaching staffs on the same page in player development. Rundown 1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp 7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games 18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles 26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker' 32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies 37:39 An Ineffective Sinker 48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+ 50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches 1:06:15 Viewer Q&A Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvV Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 22, 2024

After discussing a few spring news items, Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Twins, Guardians, and Tigers. Will the Twins' position player core take a leap forward with a full season of Royce Lewis at third base? Is the Twins' pitching depth and bullpen good enough to withstand the loss of Sonny Gray from the rotation? How much will the Guardians lean on Kyle Manzardo and Chase DeLauter this season in a bid to improve their run production, and can the Guardians' young starters to take another step forward in 2024? As the Tigers' rebuild continues, are they primed to close the gap and contend for a division title? Rundown 0:59 Kodai Senga: Will Begin Season on IL 4:46 Mitch Keller: Signs Extension with Pirates 7:39 Tim Anderson: Finds New Home in Miami 16:11 2024 Minnesota Twins Preview 27:33 Can Joe Ryan Find a Quality Secondary Offering? 40:35 2024 Cleveland Guardians Preview 47:34 Assessing the Draft-Day Value in the Guardians' Top-Four Starters 55:28 2024 Detroit Tigers Preview 1:06:55 Buying Reese Olson's Improved Changeup? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvV Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels and join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 20, 2024

Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers. Will the Cards' loaded lineup be able to outhit their shaky starting pitching? Are the Cubs preparing to lean on a group of young players to fill a few remaining gaps in their lineup? How will the Brewers' pitching fare following the Corbin Burnes trade and with Brandon Woodruff likely unavailable in 2024? Rundown 1:17 2024 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 7:11 Buying the Breakout From Jordan Walker? 20:30 The Pitching Plan: Is This Going to Work? 30:38 2024 Chicago Cubs Preview 34:20 Will Jameson Taillon Build on Second-Half Success? 43:57 Youth Movement Coming in Center Field and at Third Base? 50:27 2024 Milwaukee Brewers Preview 54:49 Which Young Players Will Emerge for Large Supporting Roles? 1:03:27 The Pitching Staff Sans Burnes & Woodruff Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3Ymqwrd Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels and join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 19, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from Eno's squad in the Bay Area Rotisserie Fantasy League before digging into the latest round of news as spring training is in full swing. With a lot of positive injury news around recently hampered players, how should you adjust your plans as ADP begins to reflect improved spring health? Rundown 0:50 Eno's Case for Elly De La Cruz 8:10 Recapping Eno's BARF League Build (From Sober Values to YOLO) 13:10 Josh Jung's Calf Strain 15:53 Xander Bogaerts Moves to Second Base 20:49 Whit Merrifield to the Phillies 24:14 Carlos Rodón's Velocity is Back This Spring 36:00 Byron Buxton's Knee is Gone! 41:17 A Quick Nick Lodolo Update 49:23 Are the Rays Backloading Shane Baz's 2024 Innings? 55:41 Starling Marte & Riley Greene Follow-Ups 56:55 A.J. Puk as a Starter & Occasional Six-Man Rotations in Miami? 1:08:15 Applying Roto Advice to H2H Points Leagues 1:13:06 What Might a Team See in Luke Weaver? 1:19:57 Live Episodes in New York at Other Half Brewing! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes! (https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3Ymqwrd Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Elly De La Cruz Thumbnail Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 16, 2024

Trevor May makes his Rates & Barrels hosting debut, joining Eno and DVR to discuss missteps with the new MLB uniforms, wearing other people's pants, unusual self-designed training regiments, and the difficultly of processing news when the flood of information happens at the outset of spring training. Plus, Eno & Trevor do a deep dive into four-seam fastballs, before a round of listener Q&A. Rundown 0:56 Getting to Know Trevor 10:45 Making Sense of Spring Training News Updates 19:48 Four-Seam Fastball Deep Dive 51:54 Listener Q&A Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMay Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes! (https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels) Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3Ymqwrd Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 15, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news updates from Orioles camp before continuing their Team Preview series, looking at the Dodgers, Reds and Pirates. Is it possible that the Dodgers are slightly underprojected even as a 101-win team in PECOTA? Will the Reds' young pitching stay healthy and deliver enough for them to contend for the NL Central? Can the Pirates turn the corner sooner than expected with Oneil Cruz's return to health and a nice group of young pitchers knocking on the door? Rundown 1:15 Kyle Bradish's UCL Sprain 6:00 Other Injury Updates From Orioles Camp 9:44 2024 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview 14:09 Build a Bench! Finding the Platoons in LA 27:28 2024 Cincinnati Reds Preview 34:51 Breakout Potential for Elly & Noelvi Marte Despite Wide-Range of PT 49:50 2024 Pittsburgh Pirates Preview 55:09 How Aggressively Will the Pirates Promote Their Pitching Prospects? Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3Ymqwrd Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Join us on Fridays starting 2/16 at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episode w/Trevor May! Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 13, 2024

Eno and DVR share some show-related news and discuss Jorge Soler to the Giants, a recent swap between the Twins and Marlins, catcher additions for the Brewers and Pirates, and a few spring items to watch for the Rays. Plus, they examine a few risers and fallers among pitchers since the start of draft season in the fall. Rundown 0:49 Show Announcements! Subscribe to our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels 5:20 Jorge Soler Signs a Three-Year Deal with the Giants 11:37 Nick Gordon to the Marlins for Steven Okert 17:29 Spencer Turnbull Joins the Phillies 23:40 Gary Sánchez to the Brewers 29:26 Yasmani Grandal to the Pirates 33:39 Things We Recently Learned About the Rays 42:54 Spring Injury Updates: Edwin Díaz, Shohei Ohtani, Garrett Crochet 46:11 ADP Risers & Fallers (Pitchers) Since the Start of Draft Season Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Jorge Soler Thumbnail Photo by Jonathan Hui-USA TODAY Sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 12, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at the three teams projected to finish in the middle three spots in the NL West -- the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Giants. Will Arizona's offseason upgrades be enough for them to return to the playoffs in 2024? Can the Padres rebound after sending Juan Soto to the Yankees in a blockbuster trade in December? Is there a reasonable path forward for the Giants with their current core? Rundown 1:11 2024 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview 11:25 Key Rotation Questions & Depth Concerns 21:24 2024 San Diego Padres Preview 28:23 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Pulled Barrel Rate Shift From 2021 to 2023 48:12 2024 San Francisco Giants Preview 56:29 Marco Luciano's Breakout Potential & Contact Quality Comps Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Corbin Carroll Thumbnail Photo by Christian Petersen-Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 8, 2024

There is an infinite number of ways to play fantasy baseball, so what factors should you consider when joining or creating a league? Eno and DVR discuss some of the basic elements of building or finding a league to play in, as well as a few 2024-specific strategy considerations to keep in mind in the face of MLB's 2023 rule changes and the resulting impact on the run environment. Rundown 1:40 How Do You Want to Play? - and - Key Questions to Consider 14:17 Where Do You Want to Play? - and - League Formats/Entry Fee Options 23:05 Yes, Free Leagues Still Exist! 39:03 Why We Like the FanGraphs Auction Calculator (https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/auction-calculator) 46:43 What Are You Adjusting for 2024? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 7, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. Part 2 of the series wraps up the AL West with the Astros and Mariners, before examining the ongoing struggles of the Rockies at the bottom of the NL West. Rundown 0:54 Jose Altuve Signs a Five-Year, $125M Extension w/Astros 5:05 2024 Houston Astros Preview 18:25 Paths to a Hunter Brown Breakout 25:56 2024 Seattle Mariners Preview 33:06 Bryan Woo's Need for a New Approach Against Lefties 43:27 2024 Colorado Rockies Preview 55:38 Will Brenton Doyle's Glove Carry Him to Everyday Playing Time? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Yordan Alvarez Thumbnail Photo by Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 6, 2024

Eno and DVR begin their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. The series begins with three teams from the AL West, including the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Oakland A's. Rundown 4:47 2024 Texas Rangers Preview 18:27 Will Josh Jung Take Another Step Forward? 24:37 2024 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Preview 35:56 Can Chase Silseth Find a Solution For Left-Handed Hitters? 43:52 2024 Oakland A's Preview 50:04 Potential Power Growth for Esteury Ruiz? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Marcus Semien Thumbnail Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 5, 2024

Eno and DVR catch up on several moves -- big and small -- including the trade of Corbin Burnes to Baltimore for DL Hall and Joey Ortiz, Jorge Polanco to the Mariners, two veteran additions to the A's rotation, and much more. Rundown 1:10 Corbin Burnes Traded to the Orioles 8:15 Comps for Joey Ortiz 14:47 Jorge Polanco Traded to the Mariners 20:45 Carlos Santana Joins the Twins 23:55 Justin Turner Signs with the Blue Jays 28:25 Gregory Santos Traded to the Mariners 32:40 Dominic Fletcher Acquired by the White Sox 37:54 A's Add Alex Wood and Ross Stripling 42:55 Shohei Ohtani's Bid for Opening Day 44:53 News & Notes (Carlos Correa, Yu Darvish, Joe Musgrove, and more!) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 1, 2024

Eno and DVR close out Pitcher Week with their 2024 Relief Pitcher Preview! For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 2:27 ADP Tier 1 (Devin Williams, Edwin Dîaz, Josh Hader, Emmanuel Clase, Jhoan Duran) 15:02 ADP Tier 2 (Camilo Doval, Raisel Iglesias, David Bednar, Jordan Romano, Alexis Dîaz) 27:53 ADP Tier 3a (Paul Sewald, Pete Fairbanks, Andrés Muñoz, Ryan Helsley, Tanner Scott) 36:30 ADP Tier 3b (Evan Phillips, Craig Kimbrel, Clay Holmes, Kenley Jansen, Adbert Alzolay) 43:53 ADP Tier 4 (José Alvarado, José Leclerc, Alex Lange, Mason Miller, Carlos Estévez, Kyle Finnegan, Robert Suarez) 58:33 Beyond Pick 250: Targets For Saves & Saves + Holds Leagues Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 31, 2024

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the third and final installment of their 2024 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers typically drafted outside the Top 200 overall. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 2:36 ADP Tier 9 (Aaron Civale, Brandon Pfaadt, Shöta Imanaga, Lucas Giolito, Yu Darvish, Brayan Bello, Charlie Morton, Yusei Kikuchi, Nick Lodolo, Reid Detmers) 29:31 ADP Tier 10a (Kenta Maeda, Cristopher Sánchez, Andrew Abbott, Nestor Cortes, Taj Bradley, Marcus Stroman, John Means) 53:13 ADP Tier 10b (Kyle Harrison, Kutter Crawford, Seth Lugo, Edward Cabrera, Reese Olson, Emmet Sheehan) 1:12:58 ADP Tier 10c (Luis Severino, Michael Wacha, Griffin Canning) 1:23:16 Beyond Pick 300 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribers to The Athletic can check out Eno's 2024 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://theathletic.com/5224402/ Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 30, 2024

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the second installment of their 2024 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers frequently in the Pick 100-200 overall range in recent drafts. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 1:18 ADP Tier 5 (Dylan Cease, Joe Musgrove, Walker Buehler, Tanner Bibee, Sonny Gray & Justin Verlander) 26:15 ADP Tier 6 (Chris Bassitt, Hunter Greene, Michael King, Merrill Kelly, Jordan Montgomery, Chris Sale & Bailey Ober) 46:23 ADP Tier 7 (Carlos Rodón, Gavin Williams, Shane Bieber, Mitch Keller, José Berrîos & Nick Pivetta) 1:10:07 ADP Tier 8 (Cristian Javier, Bryce Miller, Eduardo Rodriguez, Hunter Brown, Shane Baz, Bryan Woo, Nathan Eovaldi, Ryan Pepiot, Braxton Garrett) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribers to The Athletic can check out Eno's 2024 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://theathletic.com/5224402/ Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 29, 2024

Eno and DVR start off Pitcher Week with the first installment of their 2024 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers frequently being drafted within the first 100 picks of winter drafts. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 2:44 ADP Tier 1 (Spencer Strider, Gerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes, Zack Wheeler, Kevin Gausman & Luis Castillo) 22:05 ADP Tier 2 (Pablo López, Zac Gallen, George Kirby, Tyler Glasnow, Yoshinobu Yamamoto, Aaron Nola, Tarik Skubal) 39:39 ADP Tier 3 (Freddy Peralta, Framber Valdez, Max Fried, Logan Webb, Blake Snell, Kodai Senga, Grayson Rodriguez, Logan Gilbert) 1:04:31 ADP Tier 4 (Eury Pérez, Bobby Miller, Jesús Luzardo, Kyle Bradish, Zach Eflin, Joe Ryan, Cole Ragans, Justin Steele) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribers to The Athletic can check out Eno's 2024 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://theathletic.com/5224402/ Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series with the third and final installment of their outfield preview. This group of players is comprised mostly of late-round considerations for mixed leagues, and those that could make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only). For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 0:53 ADP Tier 9 Continued (Parker Meadows, Sal Frelick, Giancarlo Stanton, Will Benson, Alex Verdugo, Willi Castro, Jake Fraley, Jeff McNeil, Brent Rooker) 20:48 ADP Tier 10a (Matt Wallner, Luke Raley Jr., Jose Siri, Tommy Pham, Austin Hays, Johan Rojas, Pete Crow-Armstrong) 45:42 ADP Tier 10b (Brandon Marsh, Alek Thomas, Mickey Moniak, Henry Davis, Jake McCarthy, Hunter Renfroe) 58:12 ADP Tier 10c (Ceddanne Rafaela, Mitch Haniger, Harrison Bader, Andrew Benintendi, Garrett Mitchell) 1:10:48 Outfielders Beyond Pick 400 (Jesús Sánchez, Colton Cowser, Hunter Goodman, Brenton Doyle, Estevan Florial, Edward Olivares, Jonny DeLuca, Dylan Carlson, Joey Loperfido JJ Bleday, Lawrence Butler, Oscar Colás) Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 26, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series with the second installment of their outfield preview. From the top of the positions, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Before getting to the Outfield Preview content, Eno and DVR discussed a few recent news items including Rhys Hoskins to the Brewers, Josh Hader to the Astros, James Paxton to the Dodgers, and a developing story about a cheating scandal in the NFFC. Rundown 0:53 Rhys Hoskins to the Brewers 4:30 Josh Hader to the Astros 7:07 Robert Stephenson to the Angels 8:54 James Paxton to the Dodgers 13:08 A Cheating Scandal in the NFFC 18:58 ADP Tier 5 (Cedric Mullins, Teoscar Hernández, Anthony Santander, TJ Friedl, Jorge Soler, Ian Happ) 35:12 ADP Tier 6 (Wyatt Langford, Riley Greene, Chas McCormick, James Outman, Jarren Duran, Masataka Yoshida) 52:15 ADP Tier 7 (Brandon Nimmo, Daulton Varsho, Lars Nootbaar, Steven Kwan, Christopher Morel, Kerry Carpenter) 1:02:59 ADP Tier 8 (Jarred Kelenic, Lourdes Gurriel Jr., Tyler O'Neill, Starling Marte, Taylor Ward, Jack Suwinski, Jung-Hoo Lee) 1:23:30 ADP Tier 9 (Nelson Velàzquez, Kris Bryant, Max Kepler, MJ Melendez, Bryan De La Cruz) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 24, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series with the first installment of their outfield preview. From the top of the positions, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 1:19 ADP Tier 1 (Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodríguez, Corbin Carroll, Kyle Tucker, Fernando Tatis Jr., Juan Soto, Aaron Judge, Yordan Alvarez) 24:14 ADP Tier 2 (Luis Robert Jr., Michael Harris II, Adolis García, Randy Arozarena, Nolan Jones, Cody Bellinger) 39:30 ADP Tier 3 (Mike Trout, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Christian Yelich, Josh Lowe, Kyle Schwarber, Bryan Reynolds) 56:03 ADP Tier 4 (Nick Castellanos, Spencer Steer, Lane Thomas, Seiya Suzuki, Jordan Walker, Esteury Ruiz, George Springer, Evan Carter, Jackson Chourio) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 22, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series with catchers and UT-only players. From the top of the positions, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 1:08 UT-Only ADP Tier 1 (Shohei Ohtani, 2024 Edition) 9:42 UT-Only ADP Tier 2 (Marcell Ozuna, J.D. Martinez, Eloy Jiménez & Byron Buxton) 15:51 UT-only ADP Tier 3 (Joey Meneses, Heston Kjerstad, Mark Vientos, Tyler Soderstrom & Jonathan Aranda) 33:48 Catcher ADP Tier 1 (Adley Rutschman, J.T. Realmuto, Will Smith, William Contreras & Yainer Diaz) 49:52 Catcher ADP Tier 2 (Salvador Perez, Cal Raleigh, Sean Murphy, Gabriel Moreno, Francisco Álvarez & Wilson Contreras) 1:00:05 Catcher ADP Tier 3 (Logan O'Hoppe, Bo Naylor, Jonah Heim, Keibert Ruiz, Mitch Garver & Luis Campusano) 1:10:59 Catcher ADP Tier 4 (Tyler Stephenson, Elias Díaz, Shea Langeliers, Ryan Jeffers, Danny Jansen & Alejandro Kirk) 1:16:44 Catcher ADP Tier 5 (Austin Wells to Freddy Fermin, and Beyond) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 19, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series at first base. From the top of the position, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 1:08 ADP Tier 1 (Freddie Freeman, Matt Olson, Bryce Harper, Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.) 20:46 ADP Tier 2 (Christian Walker, Paul Goldschmidt, Triston Casas) 32:53 ADP Tier 3 (Spencer Torkelson, Yandy Díaz, Josh Naylor, Christian Encarnacion-Strand) 50:38 ADP Tier 4 (Vinnie Pasquantino, Rhys Hoskins, Nathaniel Lowe) 55:30 ADP Tier 5 (Ryan Mountcastle, Andrew Vaughn, Justin Turner, Anthony Rizzo, José Abreu, Josh Bell) 1:03:09 ADP Tier 6 (Wilmer Flores to Joey Votto) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 18, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series at third base. From the top of the position, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 0:51 ADP Tier 1 (José Ramírez, Austin Riley, Rafael Devers, Gunnar Henderson) 17:43 ADP Tier 2 (Royce Lewis, Manny Machado, Alex Bregman, Josh Jung, Nolan Arenado) 39:45 ADP Tier 3 (Jake Burger, Noelvi Marte, Alec Bohm, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Max Muncy, Isaac Paredes) 51:14 ADP Tier 4 (Jeimer Candelario, Junior Caminero, Maikel Garcia, Ryan McMahon, Eugenio Suárez) 1:05:21 ADP Tier 5 (Matt Chapman, Tyler Black, Michael Busch, Colt Keith, Brett Baty, Anthony Rendon, J.D. Davis, Yoán Moncada, Curtis Mead, Justyn-Henry Malloy, Jordan Diaz, Jared Triolo, Orelvis Martinez, Damiano Palmegiano) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2024

Eno and DVR continue their 2024 Position Preview Series at second base. From the top of the position, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 1:13 ADP Tier 1 (Mookie Betts, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien) 17:54 ADP Tier 2 (Jose Altuve, Ha-Seong Kim & Gleyber Torres) 30:51 ADP Tier 3 (Bryson Stott, Andrés Giménez, Ketel Marte, Zack Gelof, Thairo Estrada, Luis Arraez) 49:09 ADP Tier 4 (Nolan Gorman, Jonathan India, Edouard Julien, Brandon Drury, Brandon Lowe, Whit Merrifield, Gavin Lux, Jorge Polanco, Jeff McNeil, Brendan Donovan) 1:10:42 ADP Tier 5 (Jordan Westburg, Brice Turang, Brendan Rodgers, Michael Massey, Luis Urías, Davis Schneider, Mauricio Dubón, Luis García, Miguel Vargas, Josh Rojas) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 16, 2024

Eno and DVR begin their 2024 Position Preview Series at shortstop. From the top of the position, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board. For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC). Rundown 2:48 ADP Tier 1 (Bobby Witt Jr., Trea Turner, Corey Seager, Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor) 24:40 ADP Tier 2 (Bo Bichette, CJ Abrams, Nico Hoerner, Matt McLain, Oneil Cruz) 46:11 ADP Tier 3 (Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, Anthony Volpe) 54:22 ADP Tier 4 (Tommy Edman, Trevor Story, Willy Adames, Ezequiel Tovar) 59:46 ADP Tier 5 (Jackson Holliday, Jeremy Peña, Vaughn Grissom, Carlos Correa, J.P. Crawford, Zach Neto) 1:14:37 ADP Tier 6 (Amed Rosario, Jordan Lawlar, Orlando Arcia, José Caballero, Javier Báez, Geraldo Perdomo, Masyn Winn, Tim Anderson, Colson Montgomery, Jackson Merrill & Brayan Rocchio) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 10, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss Shōta Imanaga's move to the Cubs and expectations for him in Year 1 against MLB hitters. Plus, they return to the draft room for the first time in 2024 and discuss choosing a 'weakness' in your roster foundation, early-round players they're skeptical of at their current prices, and unique considerations when playing in a draft-and-hold league (no in-season pickups). Rundown 1:42 Shōta Imanaga to Cubs; 2024 Expectations 11:10 Choosing Your Foundational Weakness 22:13 Nolan Jones' Surprising 20-20 Campaign, Top-50 Status for 2024? 28:09 DVR Is Flip-Flopping About CJ Abrams 31:49 Choosing an Elite Closer over an Early Speedster? 35:51 Concern About Gerrit Cole's Small Skills Loss in 2023? 43:30 Looking Back at Past Earn Values; Cooling on Aaron Nola? 49:42 Trusting the Vlad Jr. Steamer Projection? 52:55 Mike Trout's Difficult Plate Appearance Projections Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 8, 2024

Eno and DVR discuss a trade between the Mariners and Giants that sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco with Mitch Haniger returning to Seattle with Anthony DeSclafani. Plus, Teoscar Hernández joins the loaded Dodgers' lineup, the Rays make a pair of small trades, and the Mets sign a pair of veteran free agents. Rundown 2:12 Robbie Ray to the Giants; Mitch Haniger & Anthony DeSclafani to Mariners 11:05 Teoscar Hernández to the Dodgers 18:38 Luke Raley Also Added to the M's Outfield Mix 26:35 José Caballeros with the Rays 33:20 Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals for Richie Palacios 39:22 Sean Manaea Signs with the Mets 44:08 Harrison Bader Also Signs with the Mets 52:04 Other News & Notes Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 3, 2024

DVR is joined by Todd Zola of Mastersball & RotoWire to discuss the flurry of activity that took place over the past two weeks including Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision to sign with the Dodgers, the trade that sent Chris Sale to Atlanta, Vaughn Grissom's outlook in Boston, Lucas Giolito's rebound potential in Boston, and Frankie Montas' fresh start in Cincinnati. Rundown 1:52 Yoshinobu Yamamoto the Dodgers 11:44 Chris Sale to the Braves 17:13 Assessing Atlanta's No. 5 Starter Job Battle 20:33 Vaughn Grissom's Outlook with the Red Sox 31:53 Would You Rather: Late MI v. Grissom Edition 38:45 Lucas Giolito's Rebound Chances in Boston 43:14 Frankie Montas to the Reds 48:10 Yuki Matsui Joins the Crowded Padres Bullpen 52:08 Another Look at the Four New Padres SP Candidates 1:01:37 Mitch Garver to the Mariners; Clear Path to Regular DH Duty? Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Todd on Twitter: @ToddZola e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 20, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Eno's annual piece looking at the best pitches of 2023 before cleaning out their rundown refrigerator for the end of the year. With new additions to the Tigers' rotation and a clean bill of healthy for Casey Mize, which starters in Detroit are they targeting this draft season? Plus, can the Rangers weather a lengthy absence from Max Scherzer with their current group of pitchers? Will Brett Baty step up and take a the bulk of the playing time at third base following Ronny Mauricio's ACL injury, and what should we expect from Henry Davis at the plate in 2024? Rundown 1:00 Best Pitches of 2023 ($) https://theathletic.com/5146544 3:32 Casey Mize's Clean Bill of Health 7:36 Tarik Skubal's Impressive Projection and Early ADP 11:32 Kenta Maeda & Jack Flaherty Join Reese Olson, Sawyer Gipson-Long, and Matt Manning in the Rotation Picture Behind Skubal 22:29 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Re-Ups with D-backs 28:17 Max Scherzer Undergoes Back Surgery 39:17 Ronny Mauricio Suffers a Torn ACL; Brett Baty time? 42:51 Endy Rodríguez Out for 2024; Henry Davis Back to Catcher? 49:15 The Pirates Make Several Additions 57:49 FOMO on Oneil Cruz in 2024? 1:02:54 Nick Senzel Gets a New Start in Washington Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 18, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the four-player trade that sent Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the subsequent four-year extension that Glasnow signed after the deal, expectations for Jung Hoo Lee in San Francisco, the surprising addition of Jeimer Candelario to the Reds' infield, and a few other recent moves including the D-backs' addition of Eduardo Rodríguez. Rundown 1:04 Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers 7:53 Buying Ryan Pepiot's 2023 Skills Growth? 12:34 Rays' Rotation: Would You Rather? 17:10 Waiting on Walker Buehler This Draft Season? 21:47 Jung Hoo Lee's Outlook with Giants 29:43 Eduardo Rodríguez: Lands with Arizona 35:18 Jeimer Candelario to the Reds?! 44:57 Elly De La Cruz's Second-Round ADP, Are You In? 52:19 Weighing Early Pitchers v. Bats 55:47 Seth Lugo & Michael Wacha to the Royals Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2023

This episode is part two of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”. At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, and Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 11, 2023

This episode is part one of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”. At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Phillies general manager Sam Fuld, Rangers assistant general manager Ross Fenstermaker, and Pirates Director of Research & Development Sean Ahmed. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2023

Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger! In an emergency podcast special, Eno and DVR discuss Ohtani’s record-shattering 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Plus, they take another look at the now finalized trade that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees, and a swap that gives Tyler O’Neill a fresh start and a nice home park for right-handed power in Boston. Rundown 0:17 Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger with a 10-year, $700M Deal 10:12 Ohtani's 2024 Fantasy Outlook w/Dodgers 15:09 The Juan Soto Deal Goes Final 21:31 Michael King's Health and Effectiveness as Full-Season Starter 25:35 What's Next for Padres? 31:15 Concerns About Blake Snell's In-Start Workloads Are Overblown 39:08 Tyler O'Neill Traded to the Red Sox Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Check out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2023

Ken Rosenthal joins Eno and DVR to discuss the latest on a potential deal that will send Juan Soto to the Yankees, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's soaring price in free agency, Alex Verdugo's move to the Bronx, and the potential impact of RSN uncertainty on spending this winter. Rundown 0:22 Is a Juan Soto Deal Between the Yankees and Padres Nearly Done? 3:38 Did the Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo to Keep Him, or Deal Him? 4:46 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Soaring Market 7:25 Slow Market Causes, Beyond Ohtani? 11:33 Erick Fedde Lands with the White Sox 14:17 Fallout in Boston From the Alex Verdugo Trade 17:41 Craig Kimbrel to the Orioles 24:17 Other Notes From Nashville 31:02 Jackson Holliday's Shot at the Opening Day Roster Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthal e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 5, 2023

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the reason for the slow start to moves during the Winter Meetings before digging into the surprising five-player swap that sent Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta on Sunday night. Are the Mariners' positioning themselves for a big move as a result of their recent cost-cutting? Plus, Jackson Chourio's record-setting contract for a player with zero MLB service time, a full-time move to second base for Mookie Betts in 2024, and a role change on tap for Mason Miller. Rundown 1:12 What Is Holding Things Up in Nashville? 9:32 Jarred Kelenic to Atlanta in a Five-Player Swap 19:47 Jackson Chourio's Record-Breaking Deal with the Brewers 25:56 Can the Padres 'Win' the Juan Soto Trade? 33:40 Other Nashville Tidbits Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Give the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Sonny Gray's move to the NL Central to head up the Cardinals' rotation, Kenta Maeda's shift to Detroit, and a swap between the D-backs and Mariners that opens up a few different paths for Jerry DiPoto, while Arizona adds thump at the hot corner with Eugenio Suárez. Rundown 6:05 Sonny Gray to St. Louis 13:13 Gray v. Hunter Greene in Early Drafts? 17:23 Kenta Maeda to Detroit 23:45 Opportunity for Rotation Competition in Minnesota? 29:47 M's-D-backs Trade 36:29 Choosing From an Oatmealy Corner-Infield Trio 39:30 Strikeout Park Factors 45:33 Why Do We Love Seattle's Pitchers? 48:45 A Question About Fastball Shape 56:50 Shota Imanaga: Making Sense of WBC Stuff+ Numbers; Outlook as SP 1:03:45 Chris Sale, Carlos Rodón and Low IP Projections Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Holiday Special through 11/27/23! Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Links from this Episode Alex Chamberlain's Pitch Leaderboard: https://public.tableau.com/app/profile/chamb117/viz/PitchLeaderboardv5/Dashboard Check out this offer from our sponsor: Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 20, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Aaron Nola's new deal to remain in Philadelphia, Lance Lynn's return to the Cardinals on a one-year pact, the posting of Yoshinobu Yamamoto ahead of his highly-anticipated foray into free agency, and the fallout from a non-tender deadline that led to a flurry of activity plus the potential end of Brandon Woodruff's time in Milwaukee. Rundown 1:29 Aaron Nola Gets a New Seven-Year Deal to Stay in Philly 9:31 Lance Lynn (Back) to the Cardinals 13:43 Other Potential One-Year Deals for Free Agent Starting Pitchers 18:46 Reynaldo López: Stretching Out as Starter in Atlanta? 30:29 Yoshinobu Yamamoto: $200 Million Deal Coming? 39:22 Brandon Woodruff Non-Tendered by Brewers 43:05 Injured Pitchers to Target? 51:57 Other Movement Around the Non-Tender Deadline Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Holiday Special through 11/27/23! Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out this offer from our sponsor: Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023

Eno, DVR & The Welsh are LIVE from First Pitch Arizona discussing a few interesting ideas that bubbled up during the conference, how they are trying to build roster foundations in 2024, and potentially undervalued pitchers for the first leg of draft season. Plus, Kyle Manzardo of the Cleveland Guardians joins the show to discuss his approach, changes following his midseason trade to Cleveland, and his combination of contact and power as he's moved through the minors. Finally, Eno, DVR & Welsh discuss the AFL Stuff+ Report and prospects that have stood out to Welsh in live looks this spring. Rundown 5:28 Who Is the Best Pitcher in the World, Right Now? 9:32 Changes to Prioritizing Aces in 2024? 13:52 Looking at Total Pitches v. Innings Pitched 18:35 An Eno Board: Above Average Stuff, Below Average ERA in 2023 31:57 Kyle Manzardo Joins the Show! 56:37 Changing a Teams' Plans During the Spring 60:15 Arizona Fall League Stuff+ Report 66:57 Other Standout Prospects This Fall Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 31, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss several disappointing hitters from the 2023 season with an eye toward their rebound potential and long-term outlook. Rundown 4:17 Carlos Correa: Did Injuries Sap Overall Performance? 13:58 Daulton Varsho: Going Too Far with Pull-Heavy, Flyball Approach? 28:02 MJ Melendez: Is More Power on the Way? 32:47 Eloy Jiménez: Will He Hit Enough Without OF-Eligibility in Some Leagues? 39:04 Trevor Story: Optimism in Underlying Numbers Post-Injury? 47:32 Paul Goldschmidt: It's All Relative 54:01 Cedric Mullins: Is 2021 or 2022 Still in Reach? Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check this offer from our sponsor: Caldera Lab: Get 20% OFF with code RATES at calderalab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 26, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming World Series matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rangers, and how they drastically underestimated Adolis García when he broke through as a regular for Texas two years ago. Plus, they examine several hitters that were pleasant surprises in 2023 (and one disappointment thanks to lofty expectations). Rundown 1:26 Assessing the D-backs-Rangers World Series Matchup 9:09 Brandon Pfaadt's Postseason Surge; 2024 Outlook 13:25 Why We Underestimated Adolis García 20:02 Chas McCormick's Breakout 27:17 Buying Lane Thomas' Career Year as Repeatable? 33:56 Spencer Steer's Future Outlook 41:57 Attempting to Make Sense of Cody Bellinger's Bounceback 48:03 Does Vlad Jr. Still Offer an Elite Ceiling? 56:40 Would You Rather Have Triston Casas than Vlad Jr.? (No....at least, probably not.) Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $1.99/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 16, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the recent success of Jordan Montgomery and changes he's made since leaving the Yankees via trade in 2021, Aaron Nola v. Blake Snell as real-life free agents and for 2024 fantasy value, and several offseason injury updates including shoulder surgery for Brandon Woodruff and Kyle Wright, knee surgery for Byron Buxton, turf toe surgery for Jazz Chisholm Jr., and more. Rundown 1:40 Jordan Montgomery 3.0 & Future Outlook 7:53 An Intriguing Market for Free Agent Pitchers Awaits 11:05 Clayton Kershaw's Health 13:08 Shoulder Capsule Surgery for Brandon Woodruff & Kyle Wright 18:40 Justin Verlander is a Top-___ Pitcher in 2024 24:29 Nathan Eovaldi's Postseason Success; Challenging Projection 29:34 Blake Snell v. Aaron Nola 41:25 'Sitting Slow': How the Astros Hit Sonny Gray? 44:31 Byron Buxton Undergoes Knee Surgery 52:05 Kim Ng Chooses to Part Ways with Marlins 58:36 Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Turf Toe Surgery; Chisholm v. Varsho in 2024? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 3, 2023

Eno and Welsh talk season winners, value risers, league offense numbers, elite average player totals and a little AFL talk around Jackson Jobe. Rundown Jackson Jobe - 6:14 Fantasy Awards - 13:23 Mailbag Question Jazz vs Chourio - 25:02 RP values from 2023 - 39:11 Super player averages - 44:22 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 29, 2023

Eno and Al wrap up the Friday edition of the show for 2023 by recommending a handful of streamers for the final weekend and reviewing the trends that made this season an interesting one from a fantasy perspective. Specifically, they look at how the regulation of shifts and increase in stolen bases affected the fantasy landscape, and they looked back on a busy season for prospect debuts. Rundown 1:06 The latest news 6:26 Streamers for the final weekend 11:04 The latest news, continued 20:06 Looking back at 2023: The rule changes 33:21 Looking back at 2023: The never-ending Prospect-Palooza 45:44 Some ERA risers and fallers 48:33 Final thoughts Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 25, 2023

Eno and Welsh talk final week hitters and pitchers to stream and the release of the Arizona Fall League rosters. Rundown Zac Gallen vs Blake Snell 2024 - 6:33 Blake Snell stuff - 8:11 Felix interviews Snell - 14:35 Pitchers for Tue-Thur - 19:09 Hitters to pick-up - 30:47 AFL Roster release - 35:04 Top AFL hitting prospects - 38:48 Colson Montgomery - 48:05 Top AFL pitching prospects - 52:21 Deeper AFL prospects to watch - 57:08 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 22, 2023

Eno and Al take their final look at weekly FAB, identifying players to target to help out in the season’s concluding week. They also discuss Max Fried’s move to the IL as well as Shane Bieber’s return and Sandy Alcantara’s timetable, and they talk about their expectations for Rays prospect Junior Caminero, who is set to make his major league debut. Rundown 1:24 IL comings and goings: Max Fried, Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber 12:42 The rest of the big news 20:47 How to approach the final FAB 24:14 Hitters to consider 37:41 Starters to target 45:03 Closer Corner Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 21, 2023

Eno and Welsh are talking Ohtani's injury, Snell's CY Young bid, streaming options Thur/Fri, prospects and more Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 15, 2023

Eno and Al look into the fantasy viability of recent callups Heston Kjerstad and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and they identify several hitters who could and should still be added in 10- and 12-team leagues. They also prioritize which starting pitchers are worth adding for the stretch run and discuss the Cubs’, Rays’ and Cardinals’ bullpen situations. Rundown 1:00 Heston Kjerstad is the latest top prospect to debut 9:58 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s debut and other big news items 27:37 Other hitters to consider 36:42 Two-start pitchers and streamers 50:53 Closer corner Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 11, 2023

Eno and Welsh discuss the injury to Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong's call to the majors, the Brewers almost 11-inning no-hitter, pitchers for the week and more. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 8, 2023

Eno and Al talk about what to expect from the latest prospect callups, Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter, and consider the fallout from injuries to Sandy Alcantara and Jorge Soler. They also sort through a lengthy list of projected two-start pitchers and discuss some recent bullpen changes for the Marlins, Rays and Rockies. Rundown 1:17 Prospect-palooza continues with Jordan Lawlar, Evan Carter and Davis Daniel 10:54 The rest of the big news items 25:12 A few more hitters to consider 34:31 Two-start pitchers and streamers 49:26 Closer corner Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 6, 2023

Eno and Welsh discuss the posting of Shōta Imanaga, Clayton Kershaw worries, Altuve vs Jazz in 2024, a prospect to get now and more. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 5, 2023

Eno and Welsh talk about what made this new Cole Ragans, who's next, Jasson Dominguez, Mason Miller and more on the season finale of Project Prospect. Rundown Success of under 6-foot pitchers - 4:42 Ohtani to hit and pitch in the future - 10:52 Julio Urias suspension - 17:30 How "THIS" Cole Ragans came to be - 22:16 Minor League development lacking - 29:08 Who is the next Cole Ragans? - 39:07 Mason Miller - 47:04 Dynasty: Ragans or M. Miller - 49:37 Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker - 51:05 Jasson Domginez - 54:08 Top Prospect Update - 58:10 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sep 1, 2023

DVR and Al discuss where they are looking to add several prospects who have made or are about to make their major league debuts, including Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells, Ceddanne Rafaela and Ronny Mauricio. They also look at how Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader might fare with their new teams and sort out a thin week for pitching on the waiver wire. Rundown 1:22 Jasson Dominguez and a bevy of prospect debuts 18:02 The other news, including players waived by the Angels 27:21 Other hitters to consider 31:38 Pitching developments 39:43 Streamers and two start-pitchers 49:14 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 30, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the group of players placed on waivers Tuesday -- including five members of the Angels -- and try to determine if there is a need to alter the timing of the Trade Deadline, or if a return to the 'waiver trade deadline' era is necessary. Plus, they discuss causes for the recent struggles of Lucas Giolito, Alex Cobb's brush with a no-hitter, and the potential for a final month rebound in the face of disappointing 2023 performances at the plate. Rundown 1:25 The Angels Trade Deadline Additions Get Placed on Waivers 8:03 Is a Roster Rules Refresher Needed? 10:57 What's Causing Lucas Giolito's Recent Struggles? 17:45 Finding Viable Contributors Among Other Waived Players 32:50 Alex Cobb's Brush with a No-Hitter 40:48 Evaluating Potential September Rebounds (Hitters) 55:09 Join Us in Arizona for Baseball HQ's First Pitch Event in November! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow R&B on Twitter: @ratesandbarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out this offer from our sponsors: Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/RATES to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 29, 2023

DVR and Welsh are looking at post-hype prospect bats to target that have exhausted their prospect eligibility, plus Ceddane Rafaela's outlook and more. Rundown Ceddane Rafaela - :57 Rafael vs P. Meadows - 5:17 Kyle Harrison - 7:09 Miguel Vargas - 13:46 Brett Baty - 21:45 Pete Alonso potential trade - 27:23 Matt Mervis - 29:30 Henry Davis - 34:56 Estevan Florial - 38:05 Easier in Triple-A? - 46:40 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out this offer from our sponsors: Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/RATES to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 28, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss several increasingly important pitchers for the stretch run of the 2023 fantasy baseball season -- including Cole Ragans, whose increased velocity and new slider have put him on the fast-track to a place among the league's Top 40 Starting Pitchers. Rundown 0:43 The Rapid Emergence of Cole Ragans 10:04 Any Changes for Aaron Civale in Tampa Bay? 15:09 Cristopher Sánchez's Arrival in Philly 18:02 Seth Lugo's Renaissance with the Padres 27:28 Zach Eflin and Escaping The Glob 29:57 Kodai Senga's Improved Second-Half Walk Rate 35:58 Brandon Williamson: Lower Walk Rate in MLB than Double-A and Triple-A? 42:38 Adbert Alzolay's Move Toward the Circle of Trust 45:45 A Longer List of Reliable Closers Looking Toward 2024? 55:10 Tyler Wells' Shift to the Bullpen in the Minors Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow R&B on Twitter: @ratesandbarrels e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out this offer from our sponsors: Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/RATES to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 25, 2023

DVR and Al discuss the fallout from Shohei Ohtani’s torn UCL and Mike Trout’s return to the IL, and they also look into the fantasy appeal of several recently-promoted players, including Oswald Peraza, Everson Pereira, Wilyer Abreu and Korey Lee. On the pitching side, DVR and Al consider the types of leagues that Cole Ragans and Ryan Pepiot should be added to, and they talk about the potential for saves in the Athletics’ bullpen. Rundown 1:27 Bad news for the Angels 9:46 The rest of the week’s big news 24:06 Other hitters of note 35;09 Pitchers to consider 43:24 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates. Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 23, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from the first seven rounds of the Too Early Meatball Draft -- including the myriad of great choices from the No. 3 spot on the first round, continuing to draft starting pitchers early if other teams try to wait, a potential rebound from Trea Turner, and Elly De La Cruz's push toward top-15 status for 2024. Plus, they discuss a few differences in how to approach protecting a lead at the end of the season compared to attempts to make up ground. Link to Too Early Meatball Draft Board: https://twitter.com/deadpullhitter/status/1694203814910275867/photo/1 Rundown 1:20 The Top of the Board from the 'Too Early Meatball Draft' 6:47 Skills Growth From Fernando Tatis Jr. 10:31 Spencer Strider v. Elite Bats at Pick 3 14:54 A Smaller Circle of Trust for Closers in Early Draft Formats? 21:21 Freddie Freeman Keeps Getting Better 25:37 Chasing Power In The Current Run Environment 26:55 Elly De La Cruz's Push Toward Round 1 32:47 Interest in Re-Drafting at All-Star Break 38:07 What's Going On with Trea Turner? 43:08 Matt McLain's Great Rookie Season 51:17 How to Protect a Lead 60:35 Chasing a Lead 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 22, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the rapid development of prospects and how they are moving levels. Do we need to re--think the process for prospects as a whole, or is it case by case? The guys also take look at Paul Skenes stuff+ numbers and the ever debating fastball shape. Rundown Nolan Schanuel - 1:07 Is there much of a gap between levels anymore? - 3:43 Do we buy into age to level anymore? - 8:22 Hitters adjusting to Stuff+ - 9:54 Paul Skenes usage - 19:07 Skenes Stuff+ in MiLB - 21:02 Strasburg vs Skenes - 27:57 Team KPI - 31:20 Eno's Paul Skenes worry? - 35:01 A-ball Stuff+ pitchers - 36:45 Dylan Crews - 37:41 Fantasy approach to rookies moving forward - 40:30 Prospect Top-5 for 2024 fantasy - 46:12 Pete Crow-Armstrong - 56:29 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 21, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the local of pitcher whiffs and whether it matters if swings and misses are generated inside the strike zone, outside the strike zone, or if a truly elite pitcher needs to do both. Rundown 2:36 Are High O-Swing% & Low Z-Contact% Pitchers Elite? 5:52 Getting In-Zone Whiffs with Fastballs 10:54 Bailey Ober's Surprising Placement in Both Categories 13:07 Whiffs In the Heart of the Strike Zone 17:45 High O-Swing% & High Z-Contact% = Great Command? 25:53 What is Justin Steele? 29:33 Low O-Swing%, Low Z-Contact% 42:03 Expecting A Unique Role for Kyle Harrison 44:37 Is There Anything Supporting Brady Singer's Recent Surge? 48:23 Making Sense of Luis Severino's 2023 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/RATES to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 18, 2023

DVR and Al discuss their expectations for the two latest top prospects to be called up to make their major league debuts, Nolan Schanuel and Masyn Winn. They also identify other prospects who could be promoted soon, including Jordan Lawlar and Pete Crow-Armstrong. DVR and Al also discuss some outfielders seeing increased playing time, a healthy cohort of streamable pitchers, and the bullpen situations for the Mariners, Mets, Diamondbacks and Rays. Rundown 0:52 The big prospect debuts: Nolan Schanuel and Masyn Winn 16:59 More big stories from this week 22:53 Other hitters to consider 32:45 Streamers and two-start pitchers 47:37 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners... HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/50rates and use code 50rates for 50% off plus free shipping! LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 16, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss broader aspects of O-Swing% (chase rate) and whether it's a skills flaw that can draw excessive negativity -- especially with younger players. Plus, they consider whether 'The Perfect Hitter' exists, and which current player has the best case for that title. Rundown 1:07 Do the Circumstances Matter Around Chasing 4:54 Salvador Perez & Aging Hitters 10:26 O-Swing% Leaders in 2023 (High%) 17:58 Amed Rosario 21:14 The Best $20+ Hitter Season We Haven't Talked About 26:00 Luis Robert Jr.: Elite Skills w/Chase Concerns? 31:29 Bryce Harper's Recent Increase in O-Swing% 37:46 The 2023 Version of Juan Soto 39:30 Does 'The Perfect Hitter' Exist, and Who Is That Player? 47:06 Where is Vlad Jr.'s Power? 52:45 Did 'Gather As You Go' Work for Steals? 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 Check out these offers from our ad partners... HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/50rates and use code 50rates for 50% off plus free shipping! LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh are taking a deep dive into prospect pitcher workloads, recent call-ups and more. Rundown Wade Meckler - 0:58 Luis Matos - 3:35 Osleivis Basabe - 11:24 Colton Cowser - 17:04 Line Drive Rate and Vaughn Grissom - 20:32 Logan Allen - 32:45 Pfaadt vs Allen - 38:55 Taj Bradley - 41:58 Reese Olson - 50:15 6-Man rotation vs Piggy backing - 56:07 Innings Cap Alarm - 1:02:54 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners... HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/50rates and use code 50rates for 50% off plus free shipping! LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 15, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the disturbing allegations against Wander Franco that have prompted the Rays to place him on the restricted list. Plus, Eno shares a few takeaways from this weekend's Sabermetrics, Scouting, and the Science of Baseball Conference in Chicago, before digging into several mailbag questions about late-season pitching strategy and the effectiveness of sweepers as the league-wide usage of the pitch increases. Rundown 1:10 Wander Franco Placed on the Restricted List 3:57 Eno's Trip to the Sabermetrics, Scouting, and the Science of Baseball Conference 19:24 Training Stuff+ On Previous Years & Players Making Adjustments 31:33 Checking in on the 2023 Sweeper Craze 40:04 Late-Season Starting Pitching Strategy 51:54 The Stone Age of Arm Health? 59:26 Using Defense in Fantasy? 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 Check out these offers from our ad partners... HelloFresh: Go to hellofresh.com/50rates and use code 50rates for 50% off plus free shipping! LinkedIn: Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 11, 2023

DVR and Al discuss where to add recently-promoted Mariners pitching prospect Emerson Hancock and what changes to expect in the Orioles’ rotation in the coming weeks. They also consider whether the ranks of teams to stream pitchers against has changed over the course of the season, and whether Matthew Liberatore has earned our trust in favorable matchups. DVR and Al talk about the growing ranks of young players on the Athletics’ roster, and they conclude by looking for saves in the Tigers’ bullpen. Rundown 0:46 This week’s biggest news items 7:29 Should we be streaming against the same teams we streamed against earlier in the season? 17:48 More news items from the past week 26:53 Hitters of note 43:29 Two-start pitchers and streamers 48:37 Closer corner: Should we add Beau Brieske? Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 9, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s massive improvement in strikeout rate as he continues to build a NL MVP resumé, and dig into other year-over-year risers and fallers in that category while trying to determine the future expectations for the biggest movers in both directions. Rundown 0:49 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Massive K% Improvement 7:50 The Value of a Good Two-Strike Approach 12:41 Other Hitters with Positive Gains in K% 18:37 Selling Out for Power 23:33 Giancarlo Stanton's xStats v. ROS Projections 29:32 Improved K% and Weight on Future Projections 33:47 Biggest Fallers in Strikeout Rate 38:28 Luis Robert Jr.: Making a Fair Trade-Off to Max Out Power? 46:58 Thairo Estrada's Uphill Battle to Stick in Everyday Role 49:28 Brett Baty's Demotion 55:34 xStats Remain Underwhelmed by Isaac Paredes Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 8, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss how difficult pitching prospects have become to project, Curtis Mead's debut and the call-ups that could be coming soon. Rundown Curtis Mead - :53 Marcelo Mayer - 8:21 Masyn Winn - 14:50 Brooks Lee - 21:04 Tyler Black - 29:11 Everson Pereira - 35:18 Sept call-ups - 39:04 Prospect Pitchers tougher to value - 44:16 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 7, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the fisticuffs between José Ramírez and Tim Anderson in Cleveland over the weekend, and a slew of players swapping places on the IL with the return of Brandon Woodruff and Max Fried getting offset by injuries to Shane McClanahan and Carlos Rodón. Rundown 0:59 José Ramírez and Tim Anderson Throw Hands in Cleveland 7:15 What is Going On with the White Sox? 12:29 Carlos Rodón Undergoing MRI on Hamstring 16:53 Can Rodón Rebound in 2024? 20:10 Shane McClanahan Returns To the IL 26:19 Brandon Woodruff Returns From the IL 31:46 Revisiting the Injury-Risk Pitchers in the Pick 100-200 Range 39:28 Potential Sleepers Post Trade Deadline 47:40 Max Fried's Excellent Return 50:16 Changes for Yonny Chirinos in Atlanta? 54:15 Another Big Slump From Jose Abreu 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 Get 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcaldera Give ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 4, 2023

DVR and Al consider Zack Littell’s fantasy value in light of Shane McClanahan’s trip to the IL, Tyler Wells’ recent demotion, the returns of Brandon Woodruff and Brendan Rodgers and Randal Grichuk’s appeal for 12-team leagues. They also discuss an intriguing group of streamable pitchers and the recent changes in the Mariners’, White Sox’s, Royals’, Mets’ and Cardinals’ bullpens in the aftermath of the trade deadline. Rundown 0:42 The biggest news of the week 15:47 Hitters of note 27:49 Pitchers of note 33:18 Curtis Mead promotion 37:41 More pitchers of note 41:08 Streamers and two-start pitchers 52:35 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 2, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's no-hitter, changes in his profile compared to past seasons, and the fallout from the Trade Deadline as opportunities for changes on several depth charts plays out for the final two months of the season. Rundown 1:01 Framber Valdez's 93-Pitch No-Hitter 7:25 Dominic Canzone Gets an Immediate Opportunity 10:07 DFA'd Veterans Seeking New Teams 19:33 Kyle Manzardo's Path to a 2023 Debut 22:57 The Marlins' New Depth Chart 28:14 The Rangers' Rotation, With Health 31:23 Spencer Howard's New Start with Yankees 33:44 Luis Patiño to the White Sox 37:38 YOUR Favorite Deals From This Deadline Window 42:07 Eno's Favorite Trades 56:01 Willingness to Pay a Premium for Prospects 58:29 Masyn Winn Getting the Call This Season? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Aug 1, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the prospects on the move via the MLB Trade Deadline. Rundown Kyle Manzardo - 1:58 Aaron Civale - 8:37 Taj Bradley optioned - 12:34 Bliss/Canzone trade - 17:48 Over valuing years of control - 21:30 Drop A. Thomas for Canzone? - 24:37 How to project power - 29:02 Robert Hassell - 32:06 1 in 4 prospects at deadline become a thing - 36:43 Tekoah Roby - 38:44 Deeper traded sleepers - 43:00 Rich Hill trade - 47:00 Hype of FYPD vs older breakouts - 53:08 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 31, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss a busy three-day stretch in the final weekend before the Trade Deadline as Max Scherzer was flipped to the Rangers, Lance Lynn joins the Dodgers' rotation, and the Angels add two more bats. Rundown 0:38 Max Scherzer to the Rangers 3:34 Luisangel Acuña Heads to the Mets; Ozzie Albies Comps 13:06 The Value in Knowing 'Why' Things Do/Don't Work 17:11 A Pitch Mix Question; Lance Lynn to the Dodgers 25:48 Will Justin Verlander Get Traded Too? 33:33 Jordan Montgomery & Chris Stratton to the Rangers 40:31 Jordan Hicks to the Blue Jays 42:33 Randal Grichuk & C.J. Cron Traded Back to Angels 51:39 The Royals Trade Nicky Lopez to Atlanta 55:06 A JP Sears Question Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 28, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the big news of the week in anticipation of a busy weekend of waiver-wire pickups as Tuesday's Trade Deadline draws closer. Rundown 0:33 Lucas Giolito & Reynaldo López to Angels 7:44 Amed Rosario to the Dodgers; Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians 16:39 Carlos Santana to the Brewers 22:44 David Roberts to the Marlins 24:31 Marco Luciano's ROS 'Would You Rathers?' 31:33 Favorite Stashes In Hopes of Post-Deadline Spike in Value 35:10 Matt Walner's Surge in Playing Time 39:32 Weekly Pitching Outlook (Jose Urquidy, Johnny Cueto) 45:53 Somewhat Available Two-Start Pitchers 51:55 Streaming Considerations 55:34 Bridging the Gap From Jordan Hicks to Ryan Helsley's Return from the IL 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 Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 27, 2023

Eno and DVR take a spin around the depth charts of the expected sellers at the Trade Deadline in search of potential playing time winners in the fallout from swaps. Rundown 1:22 Marco Luciano Joins the Giants 7:13 White Sox Deadline-Related Opportunities 13:38 More Bullpen Changes in KC? 20:35 Limited Options for the Tigers to Deal Away? 26:48 Any A's Worth Stashing? 33:00 AL Grab Bag 41:36 The Next Rockies Up 46:02 Will the Padres Sell? 49:13 Pirates on the Move 54:41 Tyler O'Neil & Cards Trade Chips 59:01 Are the Cubs Buyers or Sellers? 1:04:13 Finding Value In the Nats' Depth 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 Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 25, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh look at Sal Frelick player comps. Is Alika Williams someone to buy? Tyler Black, Everson Pereira, Austin Wells and more. Rundown Alika Williams - 1:03 Nick Gonzales - 8:41 Sal Frelick - 13:20 Jackson Wolf - 21:49 Austin Wells - 25:03 Brandon Barriera - 29:20 Rockies Pitcher TJ's - 31:25 Eno's Kid Guest Stars - 36:03 Organization development - 36:52 Tyler Black - 42:53 Everson Periera - 45:53 Jorbit Vivas - 50:42 Johan Rojas - 53:41 Listener Questions - 54:29 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 24, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the change atop the AL East with the Orioles taking first place away from the Rays over the course of a four-game series and a few movers on Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings. Plus, they examine a few surprising pitchers from the past calendar year leaderboard, and answer several mailbag questions. Rundown 4:44 O's Move to First Place in the AL East (& The Rays' Recent Slide) 13:21 What Did Baltimore See in Ryan O'Hearn? 18:48 Pitcher Improvement Amplified by Camden Yards Changes? 23:41 Surprises From the Past Calendar Year Leaderboard (SPs only) 32:33 An Inside Track to Extending Shohei Ohtani by Trading For Him Now? 39:06 Kutter Crawford's Emergence in the Red Sox's Rotation 45:57 Paul Skenes & Mound Placement 52:01 Is Alek Thomas Fixed? 56:55 Ongoing Concern About Emmanuel Clase; Is It Justified? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 21, 2023

DVR and Al assess the fantasy value of several prospects who were promoted in the past week, including Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Endy Rodríguez and Cade Marlowe. They also look into the types of leagues where Alex Kirilloff and Oswald Peraza should be added, determine which pitchers are worth streaming in the coming week and highlight relievers who could become closers after the trade deadline. Rundown 0:51 This week’s big fantasy news stories 20:50 Hitters of note 32:06 Starting pitchers to consider, including streamers and two-start pitchers 44:33 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 19, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the barrage of runs from Tuesday night and wonder if an extremely hot summer will continue to propel offense around the league. Plus, they discuss a few tips for making trades, long-term concerns about Corbin Carroll's shoulder, aging catchers, and a pitch that might be the most unusual offering in baseball. Rundown 1:52 DVR Loses Delivery Crown 3:14 Climate Change and Baseball 9:50 Future Adjustments to Stadium Dimensions & Amenities? 14:45 A San Francisco Stumper 19:13 Trade Tips: What Actually Gets Deals Done? 27:43 Cody Bellinger's Long-Term Outlook 34:11 Corbin Carroll's Shoulder 40:38 Dynasty Value of Veteran Catchers (J.T. Realmuto & Salvador Pérez) 50:23 Trust Location+ More In-Season? 52:04 The Most Unusual Pitch in Baseball? 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 Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 18, 2023

DVR is back with Eno and Welsh for a new Project Prospect! Jacob Misiorowski to double-A, and maybe the majors in the near future. Jasson Dominguez to trade or hold, interesting pitching prospects and more. Rundown Jacob Misiorowski - 1:29 Jackson Merrill - 7:19 Age to level Jasson Dominguez - 11:42 James Wood vs Junior Caminero - 20:09 Top of the list prospects - 25:55 Future prospect traps - 29:55 Jack Leiter - 33:20 Ben Brown - 40:24 Bryce Jarvis - 42:10 Chase Dollander and Rockies - 48:20 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 17, 2023

Eno Sarris and Chris Welsh are breaking down Christian Encarnacion-Strand's debut, where he can play and who else it hurts. Grayson Rodriguez vs Andrew Abbott vs Bryan Woo, waivers and more Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 14, 2023

Eno and Al discuss the latest prospects on the cusp of their major league debuts — namely, Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof and Johan Rojas. Eno talks about the good and the bad of Elly De La Cruz’s attack angle and the significance of the changing park factors at PETCO Park, and he and Al dissect the waiver wire options coming out of the All-Star Break. Rundown 1:15 The Athletics and Phillies call up top prospects 7:17 The other notable news items 15:39 Elly De La Cruz’s attack angle and other hitter developments 32:43 What we can learn from one-year park factors 39:29 Streamers/two-start pitchers 56:15 Closer corner Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 12, 2023

Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may have won this year’s Home Run Derby, but Eno and Al are wondering why he has been hitting fewer homers so far in 2023. They also look at some takeaways from this week’s All-Star Game, including lower velocity for several pitchers and Jordan Romano’s back issues. Eno and Al also do a midseason recap of the top-15 starting pitchers in Roto value and try to better understand some enigmatic players, like Bryce Elder, Ha-Seong Kim and Joc Pederson. Rundown 1:05 What’s going on with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s home run power? 4:34 All-Star Game takeaways 18:46 Reviewing the top 15 Roto starting pitchers 27:46 A few All-Star break news items 42:04 First-half enigmas Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 11, 2023

Eno Sarris and Chris Welsh are breaking down Paul Skenes big numbers, Dylan Crews comps, Jacob Misiorowski's insane Stuff+ numbers and much more. Rundown Jackson Holliday to AA - 9:33 Blaze Jordan to AA - 12:12 Pauk Skenes - 17:01 Driveline Stuff+ vs Eno's Stuff+ - 18:56 Where does velo pass shape? - 23:10 Dylan Crews comps - 30:27 Max Clark - 37:21 Wyatt Langford vs Max Clark - 38:15 Tommy Troy - 42:15 Mini FYPD Rank - 45:17 Jacob Misiorowski's fastball - 47:17 Mick Abel - 51:47 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 7, 2023

DVR and Al prepare for the final weekend before the All-Star break, recapping the week’s biggest news, including the fantasy implications of Mike Trout’s hamate surgery. They also discuss their expectations for Colton Cowser and several more widely available hitters, and they look at a few pitchers to target, including Kutter Crawford and Graham Ashcraft. DVR and Al wind up by naming the players they will target in trades as we head into the break. Rundown 0:26 It’s not your normal fantasy baseball weekend 1:36 Mike Trout injury fallout for the Angels' roster 10:06 The week’s other news stories 21:51 Available hitters of note 33:52 Pitchers to target on waivers 43:33 Second-half trade targets Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 5, 2023

DVR and Welsh discuss the recent callups of Colton Cowser and Oscar Colás, plus a preview of the Futures Game rosters, and who we could see in the majors soon. Rundown Colton Cowser - 1:47 Where to own Coswer - 6:24 Oscar Colas - 9:24 AL Futures Game Pitchers - 19:15 NL Futures Game Pitchers - 25:53 Which FG AL positions players debut soon - 33:19 Which FG NL positions players debut soon -37:05 Who could be the surprise FG debut in the future - 45:01 Why everyone was wrong on Chris Morel - 49:33 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jul 3, 2023

In an episode cut in half by technical difficulties, Eno and DVR discuss a few of the most surprising starting pitchers from the first half of the season including Nathan Eovaldi, Marcus Stroman and Mitch Keller. Plus, they consider a few pitchers who might benefit from adding a cutter to their arsenal. Rundown 1:52 Nathan Eovaldi: Current Roto Value Leader Among Pitchers 7:57 Marcus Stroman's Excellent First Half 13:55 Mitch Keller: Buying a First-Half Repeat? 20:39 Giving Other Pitchers a New Cutter 25:22 Is This a Potential Fix for Alek Manoah? 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 30, 2023

DVR and Al discuss the Diamondbacks’ big news, as Corbin Carroll deals with shoulder soreness and Brandon Pfaadt struggles in his return to the majors, They also discuss the arrival of Orioles prospect Jordan Westburg, other hitters to target, including red-hot Tommy Pham, pitchers to consider adding and the White Sox’s bullpen situation. Rundown 1:12 The Diamondbacks lead off this week’s news items 6:57 The other news items of the week 23:06 Jordan Westburg and some other notable callups 31:34 A few hitters of note 40:03 Streamers and two-start pitchers 50:11 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 28, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Alek Manoah's return to the mound in the Florida Complex League before digging into some of the most surprising hitters from the first half of 2023, and considering the value of 'Best Speed' as a better snapshot of a player's quality of contact than average exit velocity. Rundown 0:56 Alek Manoah's Game Action Resumes in FCL 5:51 Jonah Heim and Elias Díaz 9:32 Josh Naylor: Will Supporting Cast Limit His ROS Value? 14:43 Yandy Díaz: Groundball Rate Back to 2022 Levels 20:32 Spencer Steer 29:07 Targeting "Obvious Buy-Low" Players 32:45 Luis Arraez 34:54 Bryson Stott: Further Room for Improvement? 41:20 Lane Thomas & Surprising Outfielders 45:03 Esteury Ruiz: Will He Top ROS Stolen-Base Projections? 53:46 Jake Fraley's Success in Cincinnati 55:30 Jorge Soler: Buying K% Improvements? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 27, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh are looking at prospect promotions, Druw Jones vs Colt Keith, Dylan Crews/Paul Skenes fantasy value and more. Rundown Colt Keith - 1:20 Dustin Harris - 9:50 Noelvi Marte - 21:28 Jared Jones - 26:48 Druw Jones Injury - 31:33 Colt Keith or Druw Jones? - 38:56 Ronny Mauricio - 42:09 Dylan Crews and Paul Skenes fantasy rank - 48:07 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 26, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Jordan Westburg and expectations for his offensive performance throughout the second half of the season, the 2023 success of Braxton Garrett, and several second-year bats. Rundown 4:24 Jordan Westburg Gets the Call to Baltimore 12:39 Would You Rather? (Westburg Edition) 19:17 Concerns About Tim Anderson's Shoulder 22:39 Braxton Garrett's Improved K% and BB% 31:26 Another Atlanta Rotation Flip-Flop? 36:42 Julio Rodríguez: Still a First-Rounder for Second-Half Drafts? 43:05 Bobby Witt Jr.: More AVG + OBP Coming Soon? 47:10 Michael Harris II: Getting Back on Track 49:21 Corbin Carroll: Top-10 Overall Player? 53:29 Adley Rutschman & Gunnar Henderson 59:14 Josh Jung: Everything Is Better 1:04:30 Spencer Torkelson: Big Second Half Coming? 1:08:09 A Pod Divided! CJ Abrams' Outlook 1:11:56 Shea Langeliers: Better Than Surface Numbers Suggest? 1:14:38 Nick Pratto: Some Good News in KC? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 23, 2023

DVR and Al assess the potential fantasy impact of several recently-promoted prospects, including catchers Henry Davis and Bo Naylor. They also discuss where Joey Votto, Alek Thomas and Jesse Winker should be added, now that each is back on their active major league roster. DVR and Al size up the pitching options on waivers, including Graham Ashcraft, Jameson Taillon, Paul Blackburn and Bryan Woo, and look into the closer situations in Arizona and St. Louis. Rundown 0:53 Top news items of the week 21:40 Hitters of note 38:04 Pitchers, including streamers and two-start pitchers 56:15 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 21, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Vinnie Pasquantino's season-ending shoulder injury, several starting pitchers whose results don't line up with the quality of their arsenals, and the potential drawbacks of becoming too pull-happy at the plate. Rundown 1:12 Vinnie Pasquantino's Shoulder Injury; Long-Term Outlook 9:58 Samad Taylor and Dairon Blanco Get a Look in KC 11:27 Sandy Alcantara's 2023 Struggles 21:39 Yu Darvish: Is Anything Wrong? 25:59 Kyle Bradish: What is His Ceiling With Current Fastball Limitations? 34:25 Nestor Cortes: Post-IL Expectations 37:46 Pull%: Is Their a Goldilocks Range? 48:51 Ozzie Albies' 2023: Categorical Surprises 52:49 Zach Eflin's Adjustments in Tampa Bay 56:50 TJ Friedl: How Does He Fit as Reds' Roster Improves? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code rates50 to get 50% off your first box Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/rates23 Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 20, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh get breaking news as the show starts that Gavin Williams is being called up to start on Wednesday. We also take a look at Emmet Sheehan's debut, Henry Davis vs Bo Naylor and Welsh's updated Dynasty ranks. Rundown Gavin Williams called up - 0:50 Bo Naylor is back - 6:41 Henry Davis vs Bo Naylor - 11:34 Emmet Sheehan - 20:55 Dynasty Rank changes - 32:01 Pitchers lower in dynasty - 40:56 Jarred Kelenic in dynasty - 45:08 Minor league stat and development problems - 51:27 Grayson Rodriguez - 59:02 Jose Miranda - 1:00:00 Vaughn Grissom - 1:02:11 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Check out these offers from our ad partners.... Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code rates50 to get 50% off your first box Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at linkedin.com/rates23 Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 16, 2023

DVR and Al look into the fantasy impact of the two latest prospect callups, Emmet Sheehan and Luis Matos. They also discuss the recent improvements Spencer Torkelson has made and Spencer Strider’s home run problem. DVR and Al finish up with a preview of next week’s streamable pitchers and some analysis of the bullpen situations for the White Sox, Angels and Rays. Rundown 0:56 Prospect promotions: Emmet Sheehan and Luis Matos 13:48 The other big news 29:34 Hitters to consider 37:03 Starting pitchers of note 44:13 Two-start pitchers/streamers 56:41 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 14, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the 'reverse boycott' put together by A's fans on Tuesday night and the future of baseball in Oakland if the team relocates to Las Vegas. Plus, they consider potential mulligans for the 2023 season as the midway point of the season draws closer. Rundown 2:58 Eno Attends the Reverse Boycott in Oakland 12:07 Hogan Harris is Chewing Up Innings for the A's 17:56 Midseason Mulligans; Mid-Tier Middle Infielders 30:00 Underestimating Position Player Injury Risk 37:15 Incorrect Assumptions About Team Behavior 39:30 Playing More Importance on Pitcher K% 42:52 DVR's Corbin Carroll (2023) and Bobby Witt Jr. (2022) Missteps 49:53 Matt Olson's Increased Strikeout Rate 53:50 Isaac Paredes' Good Results v. Poor Statcast Numbers 1:00:37 xBA v. BABIP 1:03:09 Splitting CF From OF Positions 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.

Jun 13, 2023

Eno, DVR and Welsh look at how close Luis Matos and Emmet Sheehan are to the bigs. Plus Coco Montes as a deep league option, Eury Pérez timeline becomes clearer & more. Rundown Who is Coco Montes? - 1:15 Owen White Call-up - 9:08 Could Jack Leiter be next? - 14:41 Eury Perez's timeline - 17:46 Mike Vasil - 24:40 Emmet Sheehan - 28:36 Luis Matos - 33:09 Marco Luciano Buy-low? - 40:57 Tyler Soderstrom - 42:42 Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels 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.

Jun 12, 2023

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.

Jun 9, 2023

DVR and Al weigh how much FAB fantasy managers should part with for Elly De La Cruz and how to plan FAB spending in leagues where managers are already running low. They look into the recent resurgences experienced by Gary Sánchez and Aaron Hicks, and identify a few starting pitchers who are worth streaming in the coming week. Rundown 0:16 Elly De La Cruz Week continues 4:19 Navigating FAB when you’re almost broke already 11:40 Other notable news items 15:22 Hitters to consider 40:28 Starting pitchers of note 53:16 Streamers/two-start pitchers 59:02 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 7, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's upcoming elbow surgery, the outlook for his future as he tries to return in late 2024 or early 2025, the Blue Jays' attempt to press the reset button for Alek Manoah, the struggles of slow tempo starting pitchers in Year 1 of the pitch clock, the rebound of José Berríos, Austin Hays' big barrel rate improvement, and looking at recent snapshots of Statcast data in hopes of spotting trends. Rundown 0:53 Jacob deGrom to Have Another Elbow Surgery 6:14 Planning for the Eventual Comeback 13:10 Injury Risk Tolerance is Relative 15:33 Examining Slow Tempo Starting Pitchers 20:33 Who Else Has Struggled This Much and Made It Back? 27:03 Losing Stuff & Recovering It 32:56 Buying the José Berríos Rebound? 36:03 Austin Hays' Big Barrel Rate Improvement 48:36 Splitting Statcast Numbers Into Smaller, Most Recent Samples 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 6, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh welcome in the debut and expectations for Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz. Andrew Abbott vs AJ Smith-Shawver, listener mailbag and more! Rundown 0:34 Elly De La Cruz 4:55 Eno is the Elly ice-man 9:08 Is Elly more Javy Baez or Tatis Jr? 21:11 Elly or Volpe ROS 22:56 Reds future lineup 29:52 Andrew Abbott 34:26 AJ Smith-Shawver or Abbott ROS 39:09 Will Eury stay in Marlins rotation? 51:11 Luken Baker 53:43 Henry Davis to Triple-A 61:00 Listener Questions Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 5, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss another wave of pitching prospects that have arrived in the big leagues including Andrew Abbott, Reese Olson, Bryan Woo and AJ Smith-Shawver. Plus, they discuss a few tough rankings from Eno's June Starting Pitcher Rankings update, and mailbag questions about Jazz Chisholm Jr., Luis Robert, and Taylor Ward. Rundown 1:15 Andrew Abbott Gets the Call 3:41 Reese Olson Pitches Well in MLB Debut 7:55 Bryan Woo's Tough Debut 14:32 AJ Smith-Shawver Arrives in Atlanta 19:47 Will the Yankees Continue to Show Patience with Anthony Volpe 27:48 Two Bad Months, Four Good Ones 35:18 Bad Injury Luck for the Brewers? 39:15 Jackson Chourio's Chances of a 2023 Debut 41:16 Banking on a Big Summer From Freddy Peralta? 49:12 Where Did Aaron Nola's Strikeouts Go? 54:47 Tough Rank: Nathan Eovaldi 58:13 Can We Trust Michael Kopech's Turnaround? 1:02:43 Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Long-Term Outlook 1:07:18 Where Are Luis Robert Jr.'s Stolen Bases? 1:10:57 Taylor Ward's Disappointing 2023 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jun 2, 2023

DVR and Al weigh their interest in adding Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker in shallower leagues and discuss their approaches to FAB bidding for AJ Smith-Shawver. They also gauge their interest in adding the Tigers’ Akil Baddoo and Zach McKinstry, as well as Reds righty Ben Lively and Braves southpaw Jared Shuster. DVR and Al conclude with some difficult two-start dilemmas and a few closer candidates to consider. Rundown 0:59 Top developments heading into the weekend 16:54 Hitters to consider 31:48 A few starting pitchers of interest 38:47 Start/sit dilemmas for two-start Hunter Greene and Nestor Cortes 45:40 Two-start pitchers 55:26 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 31, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, a pair of key injuries for the Tigers with Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the IL, another injury for Harrison Bader, the pitch mix of Grayson Rodriguez, and several second-chance league surprises -- including big risers Joe Ryan, Esteury Ruiz, Josh Lowe, and Merrill Kelly. Rundown 1:10 AJ Smith-Shawver Joins the Braves 7:55 Eduardo Rodriguez's Finger Injury; Tarik Skubal Nearing Rehab Assignment 12:28 Opportunity for Reese Olson? 16:56 Riley Greene's Breakout Slowed by Tibia Injury 20:42 Colt Keith Time? 30:08 Harrison Bader Goes Back to the IL 37:43 Grayson Rodriguez's Pitch Mix 42:20 Second-Chance League Surprises 48:02 A Detour to Discuss Luis Medina 53:05 Esteury Ruiz Rising Up Boards in Second-Chance Leagues 58:20 Josh Lowe's Move Up; ROS Expectations 64:17 Merrill Kelly's Strikeout Rate Surge 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code rates50 to get 50% off your first box Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 30, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh are back for a Project Prospect trade edition. We're looking at long-term trade for and away options. We're also discussing Royce Lewis' rest-of-season value, Bobby Miller and more. Rundown 3:27 Royce Lewis 12:59 Royce vs McLain and Elly talk 18:36 Bet on Royce or Elly ROS 19:32 Bobby Miller 21:25 Rank these prospect pitchers ROS 28:11 Hunter Brown 34:04 Pitchers to target in trades 37:22 Nick Lodolo 38:22 Trading Justin Verlander 41:31 Buying Pfaadt and Grayson 43:38 Oneil Cruz 44:45 wRC+ buys 50:00 Drew Gilbert 59:27 wRC+ vs age/level Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code rates50 to get 50% off your first box Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 26, 2023

Eno and Al discuss Bobby Miller’s major league debut and consider if he needs to be added to all leagues where he is available. They also discuss Julio Teheran’s return to the majors, a pair of widely-available leadoff hitters, Eno’s ongoing fascination with Rougned Odor and a surprisingly robust week for streaming two-start pitchers. Rundown 0:42 Bobby Miller debuts 4:30 Other recent news items 17:21 Lineup developments 34:16 Pitchers of note 42;38 Streamers/two-start pitchers 55:03 Closer corner Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 25, 2023

Eno and Welsh discuss a couple of Statcast anomalies, and deep dive into a listener question of the how trust worthy Statcast pages really are. We're also digging into Bryce Miller, Michael Kopech and more. Rundown 1:53 - The curious case of Ke'Bryan Hayes Statcast page 8:21 - Will Ke'Bryan ever live up to his Statcast page? 12:13 - Top and Bottom 10 Barrel % leaders 14:20 - What Eno looks for to determine future power 19:09 - The curious case of Bryce Elder's Statcast page 20:27 - Eno's first time looking at Statcast pitcher sliders 26:20 - Statcast percentile screen shots 28:27 - Prospect who beat projection 34:22 - Expected stats and Projections 36:12 - Stuff+ variance over the season 39:08 - Bryce Miller 42:45 - Bryce Miller release point vs the league 46:07 - Bryce Miller vs Jacob DeGrom pitch release points 50:42 - Michael Kopech success 54:57 - Andrew Abbott's 21 WHIFF Wednesday Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 23, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh look into the big opportunity in LA for prospect pitchers. Is Patrick Bailey someone to watch? Is George Valera underrated? Is this the time to buy Jordan Lawlar? Plus plenty more! Rundown 1:10 - Gavin Stone's odd outing 9:05 - Rookie pitching game. Welsh vs Eno 15:51 - Bobby Miller debut 22:08 - Emmett Sheehan 25:08 - Is Hayden Wesneski a hold? 30:59 - Is Luis Ortiz good? 35:44 - Forrest Whitley 44:30 - Patrick Bailey 49:42 - George Valera 55:35 - Is now the time to buy Jordan Lawlar Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 22, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Bobby Miller and the return of Gavin Stone as the Dodgers turn to their pipeline of starters to backfill from injuries to Dustin May and Julio Urías. Plus, they examine the 2023 step forward from Logan Gilbert, pushing starting pitchers more aggressively in the early rounds of 2024 builds, the recent struggles of Jameson Taillon and Graham Ashcraft, and the potential value of hard-hit averages. Rundown 4:47 Bobby Miller En Route to Los Angeles 8:06 Reservations About Gavin Stone? 11:23 Why Don't Projections Like Logan Gilbert More? 17:08 DVR Gets Too Cute with a Keeper League Deal, Likely Falls on Face 21:02 Planning A More Pitching-Heavy Approach in 2024 Drafts? 31:52 What's Wrong with Jameson Taillon? 41:39 Graham Ashcraft Slams the Breaks on April's Breakout 47:37 Any Concerns About Julio Rodríguez 51:03 Looking at Batting Average on Hard-Hit Balls 55:34 Power Outages: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Ryan McMahon & Andrew Benintendi 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 19, 2023

DVR and Al look into how Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt stack up against other hitters in the shortstop pool, and they make the case for adding Jake Burger in a wide swath of leagues. They also consider the fantasy impact of the returns of Matthew LIberatore, Gavin Stone and Taj Bradley to the majors, and sort through a less-than-inspiring group of streamable pitchers. Rundown 0:29 Where should Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt be rostered? 12:28 Jake Burger’s return and other lineup developments 23:33 Josh Lowe is the No. 4 Roto outfielder? 28:09 Rotation developments 42:33 Streamers/two-start pitchers 54:34 Closer corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 18, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the sticky stuff suspension for Domingo Germán, a new source of saves for the Yankees, a few surprisingly valuable pitchers, the actual benefit of LODEM, treating Jacob deGrom like an elite reliever, Emmanuel Clase's low strikeout rate, and more. Rundown 0:56 Domingo Germán's Sticky Stuff Suspension 12:43 Wandy Peralta is Getting Saves 17:22 Surprising Pitchers: Earned Auction Values 22:54 The Actual Case for LODEM 27:51 Alek Thomas Demoted to Triple-A 33:24 Lance Lynn's Gradual Decline 38:05 The Importance of Updating & Adjusting Models 48:16 Matthew Liberatore is Back 52:13 Concerned About Emmanuel Clase's Strikeout Rate? 55:28 Should We Value Jacob deGrom Like an Elite Reliever? 59:06 Shallow League Decisions & Gunnar Henderson 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 16, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown Matt McLain's Reds debut and his value rest of season. We're also talking Dynasty strategies, how to approach prospect pitchers and more. Rundown 0:52 Matt McLain 10:11 Souring on Tovar 12:17 Elly De La Cruz 14:25 More prospects coming for the future 18:58 What happened to Brandon Williamson 20:53 Eury Pérez 25:31 Eury Pérez's Curveball 28:34 Today's run environment 32:26 Pitching prospects in dynasty 38:02 Investment in pitching prospects 41:12 Lodem or Ledom? 43:10 Jake Eder 47:40 Listener dynasty questions Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 15, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the injury to Drew Rasmussen and another test for the Rays' pitching depth, the return of James Paxton , the growth of Mitch Keller, and the tension between rest-of-season projections and growing samples of over- and underperforming players. Rundown 6:41 Drew Rasmussen's Injury 11:01 Taj Bradley & The Rays' Pitching Depth 20:31 James Paxton is Back! Is James Paxton Back? 25:32 Mitch Keller's Past Calendar Year 34:22 DVR Joins Eno's Skeptical View of Alek Manoah 40:40 Rest of Season Projections: Navigating Risky Rebounds & Coping with the Buzzkill 53:41 Buying High Despite ROS Projections? 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 Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 12, 2023

DVR and Al discuss how much FAB they think should be dedicated towards adding just-promoted Marlins pitching prospect Eury Pérez and consider the fallout from Max Fried’s forearm injury. They also look at several infield options, including Orlando Arcia, Nick Pratto, Casey Schmitt and Andy Ibáñez. DVR and Al walk through the pitching options on waivers (other than Pérez) and assess the Phillies’ closer situation. Rundown 0:32 How much FAB should we dedicate to Eury Pérez? 6:15 Other news items of note 23:56 Lineup developments 37:51 Pitchers of interest 44:54 Streamers/Two-start pitchers 51:49 Closer Corner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 10, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' decision to send Jose Miranda to Triple-A, Casey Schmitt's place in the Giants' infield mix, the rapidly rising number of injured pitchers, a Phillies bullpen bracing for the absence of Jose Alvarado, budgeting in-season FAB resources, the struggles of Corbin Burnes and the likelihood of a rebound back toward previous levels, and much more. Rundown 0:55 Jose Miranda: Optioned to Triple-A 8:34 Casey Schmitt: Homers in Debut, DVR's Corrected Comp 13:08 Brett Wisely v. David Villar 18:48 Jacob deGrom: Could Return in 2-3 Weeks; Then What Happens? 21:52 Significant Injuries Mounting Among Starting Pitchers 25:07 Changing Pitching Strategy in the Future? 34:44 Jose Alvarado Placed on IL with Elbow Injury 38:28 Becoming More Disciplined with In-Season Resources 44:16 Examining Corbin Burnes' Strange Start to 2023 51:26 Will Pitch Clock Push Older Starters Out of the Game Sooner than Expected? 57:23 IP Leaders Since 2017 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Offers from our partners... Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 9, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh talk about Bryce Miller's pitch mix, Eno's conversation with him and why he struggled at Double-A. Are the Rays messing with Taj Bradley? Plus we've got some listener questions and tons more. Rundown 0:34 - Bryce Miller 2:23 - What is a Gyro slider 3:53 - What Savant says about Millers pitch mix vs what it really is 6:55 - Why Bryce Miller struggled at AA according to Bryce 13:14 - What's going on with Taj Bradley 20:23 - If minot league stats aren't sticky, can we trust stat driven prospect lists? 26:21 - Ben Brown 30:06 - Is Liberatore the next big FAAB pitcher 30:42 - DVR only likes bad pitchers 35:51 - Eury Perez 37:01 - Can a high K and high BB pitcher like Edward Cabrera work? 44:09 - Can Chase Silseth be DVR's bad pitcher? 46:47 - Casey Schmitt 50:53 - Can Dominic Fletcher take real time away from Alek Thomas? Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Head to factor75.com/rates40 and use code RATES40 to get 40% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 8, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' unusual decision to move Willson Contreras out of the catcher rotation (at least temporarily), the struggles of Jack Flaherty, a return to the big leagues for Christopher Morel and Luis Ortiz, and several mailbag questions. Rundown 1:14 Willson Conteras: Moving Off Catcher, For Now? 7:59 Failures in Logic 12:44 Jack Flaherty's Ongoing Struggles 20:31 Luis Ortiz Back in the Pirates' Rotation 23:41 Christopher Morel is Back with the Cubs 28:02 Matt Strahm to the Bullpen? 30:09 Jack Suwinski Comp? 32:46 Cody Bellinger's Rebound; Statcast Numbers 36:47 Brandon Woodruff Injury Update 40:33 Jarren Duran: Post-Hype Sleeper? 44:45 Drew Rasmussen: Model Numbers v. Ranking 48:28 Falling Behind Season IP Pace 52:25 Aaron Judge is Coming Back on Tuesday Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Offers from our partners... Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/rates Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 5, 2023

DVR, Eno and Al discuss the latest round of prospect callups, including Matt Mervis, Bryce Miller, Brandon Pfaadt and Gavin Stone, and share their approaches for determining FAB bids. They also talk about the two latest additions to the Twins’ rotation and assess the coming week’s cohort of streamable pitchers. Rundown 1:04 This week’s big callup news 16:59 Deeper-league hitter callups 22:33 Should we stash Christian Encarnacion-Strand? 26:24 Lineup developments 28:35 Notable pitchers 45:10 Streamers/two-start pitchers 55:42 Bullpen report Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 3, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss an excellent battle between rookie starters Bryce Miller and Mason Miller in Oakland on Tuesday night before a rookie pitcher installment of 'Would You Rather'. Plus, they examine some of the biggest risers among starting pitchers from the first month of the season. Rundown 0:35 Mason Miller v. Bryce Miller 6:11 Would You Rather? Rookie Pitchers Edition 14:21 Per-Pitch Stuff+ Question 19:09 Hayden Wesneski's Low K% 22:16 Will Smith Takes Over As Rangers Closer 29:29 Shifting Toward Rostering Non-Closer Relievers? 35:55 April Risers & Fallers: Hitters 46:34 Jack Suwinski's Rise to Shallow League Relevance 52:48 Brandon Lowe's Elevated K%, Power Returns 57:47 Any Concerns About J.D. Davis & Michael Conforto? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Head to factor75.com/rates40 and use code RATES40 to get 40% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 2, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh review some of the biggest rookie performances from April. Who to buy and sell, plus some Dynasty rank overall changes. Rundown 1:27 - Outman production vs K rate 12:45 - Corbin Carroll 18:28 - Esteury Ruiz 22:31 - Josh Jung's adjustment for more power 26:39 - The "who got demoted" game 29:25 - Oscar Colas 34:04 - Outman vs Colas 42:34 - Could Evan Carter get called up? 50:45 - Wander Franco's dynasty rise 59:33 - What pitchers are left to speculate on in the minors Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Head to factor75.com/rates40 and use code RATES40 to get 40% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

May 1, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers -- and a few fallers -- among starting pitchers from the first month of the season. Rundown 0:45 Jacob deGrom Returns to the IL 6:23 Nathan Eovaldi's First Month in Texas 13:51 Dustin May's Rise Up Eno's Rankings 18:50 Freddy Peralta's Velo Returns; Pitch Mix is Strong 23:08 Jesús Luzardo's Step Forward in Miami 26:26 Joe Ryan New Arsenal 28:54 Zac Gallen's Continued Dominance 31:20 Other Big Movers 44:10 JP Sears: Sneaky Fallback Add From April? 50:30 Hunter Brown's First 50 MLB Innings 57:04 Big Fallers in the Rankings Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self. Head to factor75.com/rates40 and use code RATES40 to get 40% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 28, 2023

DVR and Al consider how aggressively they want to pursue Guardians pitching prospects Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen, now that they have made their major league debuts. They also discuss the shallow-league appeal of Jack Suwinski and Jason Heyward and identify the streamable pitchers with the best upcoming matchups. Rundown 0:54 Prospect promotions and demotions 22:13 Injury fallout 28:35 Hitter developments 40:14 Notable pitchers 51:09 Streamers and two-start pitchers 1:02:13 Bullpen update Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 26, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the excellent start to 2023 for Jarred Kelenic, other young players who may be on the brink of breaking through after initial struggles at the big league-level, Jake McCarthy's demotion, the Rays' approach with Taj Bradley, monitoring command in-game, Pete Alonso's power binge, and the 2023 version of Charlie Morton. Rundown 0:56 Jarred Kelenic's Year 3 Step Forward 6:27 Looking for Other Young Players Nearing Breakout 14:47 Jake McCarthy's Demotion = Alek Thomas' Extended Opportunity 18:26 An Attempt to Understand the Rays' Approach with Taj Bradley 31:32 What Are Teams Using to Monitor Command During Games? 40:44 Pete Alonso's Early Power Binge 50:32 The 2023 Version of Charlie Morton Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown some Stuff+ factors to consider for Triple-A pitchers, the latest call-ups and prospects to stash. Rundown 1:07 - Welsh was on Logan T. Allen before Bibee 3:15 - Tanner Bibee 8:14 - Stuff+ numbers for pitchers who go 50 pitches vs 80 pitches 12:31 - Altitude and it's affect on Stuff+ in the minors 18:16 - Tanner Bibee vs Brandon Pfaadt 31:05 - Michael Busch to the Majors 36:09 - Pirates prospects that could be on their way up 46:14 - Liberatore vs Silseth 52:!6 - Jordan Westburg vs Connor Norby vs Joey Ortiz 1:00:00 - Heston Kjerstad Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 25, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss several players with significantly changed swing rates to begin 2023 before considering the possibility of some toolsy players getting overlooked due to a flaw. They also answer a few mailbag questions, including one in pursuit of cheap sources of power via trade or waivers. Rundown 1:08 Swing Rate Changes; Juan Soto Concern Level? 6:15 Jorge Mateo's Big Adjustments 9:23 ROS Would You Rather: Mateo or Gunnar Henderson? 12:43 Learning From Adolis García's Continued Success 18:07 Defense Buying Players Longer Opportunities to Adjust 21:53 Scouting + Stats: Finding Extreme Tools 24:56 A Look Into the Future of Will Benson 31:03 Making Sense of Josh Lowe's Changes 36:58 Hitters Going the Wrong Direction with Swing Rate Changes 41:47 Should Jazz Chisholm Jr. Be More Aggressive at the Plate? 44:58 Pitching Drops in 12-Team Leagues 56:08 The Early-Season Pursuit of Power Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels This episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 21, 2023

DVR and Al discuss how much to bid on Mason Miller and when to start anticipating the major league debuts of Brandon Pfaadt and Tanner Bibee. They also look at several hitters benefitting from expanded roles and assess the pool of streamable pitchers for the coming week. Rundown 0:31 It’s Mason Miller Week 6:05 Other pitching prospects to consider 14:20 News items: Bryce Harper/Max Scherzer/Mookie Betts 19:44 Lineup matters 30:20 Notable pitchers to target 39:48 Streamers/Two-start pitchers 53;50 Bullpen update Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 20, 2023

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Mason Miller to Oakland, Brayan Rocchio and a potentially brief look in Cleveland, an extension for Hunter Greene, another impressive outing from Taj Bradley, Mike Soroka's comeback bid, A.J. Puk's early results in Miami, and a few mailbag questions. Rundown 1:17 Mason Miller Promoted! 9:20 Brayan Rocchio Gets the Call to Cleveland 11:30 Hunter Greene Extension 13:53 Taj Bradley Continues to Impress 19:01 Adjusting for Alek Manoah's Disappointing Start to 2023 25:45 Josiah Gray's New Pitch Mix 33:49 Trusting A.J. Puk 37:10 Jake Burger's Impressive Power Profile 42:22 Statcast v. FanGraphs' Hard-Hit Rates 49:12 Other Factors to Consider w/Pitching Model Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh are taking a look at Prospects on the fast track. Is Brett Baty here to stay? Zach Neto or Edouard Julien? Plus a now hilarious conversation about Mason Miller vs Brandon Pfaadt minutes before Mason Miller is called up. Rundown 0:46 - Brett Baty 6:20 - Minor league hard hit hard leaderboard 11:46 - Yeison Morrobel hard hit numbers 14:39 - Lenyn Sosa a thing? 17:39 - Zach Neto 20:24 - Volpe vs Tovar vs Neto 32:29 - Edouard Julien 33:50 - Of course Welsh brings up Corbin Carroll 36:21 - Could Vaughn Grissom go to the outfield? 42:38 - Old crusty vs lottery tickets 45:24 - Matt Mervis vs Nolan Jones 51:28 - Mason Miller vs Brandon Pfaadt 56:38 - Ricky Tiedemann vs Kyle Harrison Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Today's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ... Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 18, 2023

DVR and Eno discuss a few sluggish early bats that have been on the radar to be dropped before examining some unlucky hitters. Plus, they break down the great start to 2023 for Nolan Gorman, the ongoing struggles of José Berrios, and the step forward for Louie Varland and several other Twins starters. Rundown 3:14 Terrestrial v. Aerial Movers 6:57 Early-Season Drop Decisions 8:49 Jean Segura Falling Toward Waiver Wire 12:37 Chris Taylor's Ongoing Contact Woes 16:29 Trey Mancini's Slow Start in Chicago 21:24 Nick Gordon: King of the Unlucky Hitters? 26:21 Byron Buxton: Regular DH Now 31:02 Is This a Nolan Gorman Breakout? 35:47 Tyler O'Neill's Slipping Playing Time 43:52 José Berrios: Is This It? 48:33 Stuff+ on FanGraphs 54:07 Big Bids From the Weekend Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2023

DVR and Al assess the short- and long-term fantasy value of Taj Bradley and Edouard Julien, both of whom debuted this week, and they look at at the pool of free agent shortstops who could replace Corey Seager or other injured shortstops. They also look at other free agent hitters and pitchers to target in FAB. Rundown 1:22 Shortstop injury replacements 9:05 Edouard Julien and Taj Bradley debut 17:17 Rotations in flux: Diamondbacks, Guardians, Brewers 23:39 DVR makes a case for Brad Keller 29:54 Streamable pitchers to pursue 37:30 Hitters to target 44:06 Have these fantasy zombies come alive? 52:54 Who are we targeting for saves? Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 13, 2023

DVR and Eno discuss some of the biggest movers in Stuff+ according to Eno's pitching model, early K-BB% laggards to target (and a few to worry about), and Taj Bradley's impressive arrival and potential for more starts due to another injury in the Rays' rotation. Rundown 0:44 2023 Changes to the Run Environment 4:20 Stuff+ Improvers, No. 1 Graham Ashcraft 9:30 Looking for Differences Between Low-End Starters & Waiver Options 13:30 Ashcraft v. Bubic 17:17 Fastball Movement Impacted By Park Factors? 21:23 Good in the Model, Bad Results 32:12 Improved Command From Hunter Greene? 38:42 K-BB% Laggards; Potential Buy-Low Targets? 49:25 DVR Sticking with Chris Sale, Eno Sticking with Blake Snell 53:12 Taj Bradley's Debut; Chances to Stick Around w/Three Rotation Injuries Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Today's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ... Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 12, 2023

DVR, Eno and Welsh dig into some Triple-A stuff+ numbers. The guys look at what these numbers mean and how much more we need, as well as the latest prospect news, call-ups and graduations. Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Today's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ... Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 10, 2023

DVR and Eno discuss the lengthy absence on tap for Oneil Cruz, another frantic weekend of free-agent pickups in fantasy baseball, the value of two-start weeks in weekly leagues, and several players of interest as the second week of action winds down. Rundown 1:47 Oneil Cruz's Injury & Lengthy Absence 6:40 A Woefully Thin Waiver Wire Position 13:26 Pitchers of Interesting From Weekend Pickups 22:41 A Wide Range of Outcomes for Kris Bubic? 25:51 Why Two-Start Weeks Are So Valuable 34:02 JP Sears: A Second Viable Starter in Oakland? 44:28 Digging for Deep League Bats 52:29 Francisco Álvarez's Opportunity to Stick Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Today's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ... Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 7, 2023

DVR and Al explore this weekend’s waiver wire options, starting with top prospects Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Álvarez. They also discuss several hot-hitting Brewers, Seth Lugo’s impressive return to starting, a thin cohort of streamable starters and some bullpen developments. Rundown 0:41 Breaking news, including Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Álvarez promotions 16:07 Notable lineup developments 30:18 Pitchers of note: Seth Lugo, Kris Bubic, Braxton Garrett 40:24 Streamable pitchers 50:32 Bullpen check-in Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2023

DVR and Al are joined by Mike Kurland of The Athletic and Gaining The Edge Fantasy to talk about playing time analysis. Mike reveals his process for analyzing lineups and batting orders, and the group sorts through some rest-of-season player toss-up dilemmas. Rundown 0:39 Mike talks about his process for analyzing playing time 4:47 How important is it to track pinch-hitting trends? 6:49 How does Mike use lineup analysis in order to give him an edge? 18:50 How does Mike handle making decisions in the absence of larger samples? 22:36 How far ahead in the schedule should we be looking? 27:05 Player toss-ups 39:18 Looking for stability in fluid roster situations Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB Follow Mike on Twitter: @Mike_Kurland e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 4, 2023

DVR and Welsh discuss some prospect impact in the majors with Brice Turang and others. The Triple-A season is underway with some interesting performances, plus a look at a few minor league assignments. Rundown 1:03 - Brice Turang 8:47 - Esteury Ruiz vs Brice Turang 15:47 - Jhony Brito 24:24 - Jared Shuster 26:59 - Are we back in on MacKenzie Gore? 36:48 - Brandon Pfaadt's less than great Triple-A debut 39:57 - Brett Baty 45:00 - Tyler Soderstrom's 113.5 Max EV 48:36 - Interesting Minor League Assignments Follow Derek Van Riper on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 3, 2023

DVR and Welsh discuss takeaways from the Opening Series, including a closer look at the arsenal of Kodai Senga, the 'new' Noah Syndergaard, the significant increase in steals right out of the gate, plus a few massive free-agent bidding pickups from the first in-season waiver run in many leagues. Rundown 4:30 Kodai Senga's Mets Debut 7:23 New Pitches & Velo Spikes Drive Quick Decisions 14:27 Jeffrey Springs & 'Buy High' Considerations 22:04 Noah Syndergaard Version 3.0 36:27 Ranking Dodgers Starting Pitchers By Expected Innings Pitched 42:52 By the Numbers, Early Impact of New Rules 47:04 Weekend FAB Takeaways Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Welsh on Twitter: @IsItTheWelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2023

DVR and Al look at some actionable news items from opening day, including IL stints for Justin Verlander, Max Fried and Ryan Pepiot, and they consider players worth pursuing on the waiver wire, such as Elehuris Montero, Clarke Schmidt and Hunter Gaddis. Rundown 0:34 A new approach to the waivers show 1:40 Opening day lineup Implications 31:37 Injury news impacting waiver options 35:42 Other pitching options on waivers 42:33 Which teams should we stream pitchers against? 47:12 Two-start pitchers to stream 55:53 Opening day bullpen observations Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 30, 2023

DVR returns to join Eno and discuss their takeaways from the 2023 draft season including teams' varying processes for promotion prospects on Opening Day, a few of their most heavily-rostered players, and a few things they need to go right to have a successful season. Rundown 3:45 Taking a Moment to Look Back at Draft Season 8:34 Was DVR's Heavy Targeting of Fringe Top-100 SPs Too Risky? 15:28 Leaning Into Mid-Tier First Basemen 20:55 Did Spring Performances in WBC Have Elevated Impact on Drafts? 23:02 Rookie Helium: Anthony Volpe & Jordan Walker 30:42 What Puts Prospects Over the Top for a Roster Spot During Spring Training? 37:39 Team Factors Are Critically Important and Tough to Read 43:32 What Needs to Go Right For You in 2023? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2023

Welsh and Eno are discussing Grayson's option to the minors and discussing prospects with stand out stats from spring training. Rundown Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 28, 2023

Eno dropped his top-10 bold predictions for the season on the Athletic this weekend. Welsh is picking to find which makes Eno nervous, plus a breakdown of Eno's main event draft. Rundown 3:10 - Which prediction made Eno nervous 8:00- Bold Ryan McMahon call 10:38 - Votto story and the Reds pitching staff 16:03 - Welsh wonders about pitch shape manipulation 26:23 - Prospects make the bigs 32:21 - Welsh watched Juan Soto on the backfields Monday 37:47 - Eno's Main Event roster breakdown Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2023

Eno and Al look at the Phillies’ roster in the aftermath of Rhys Hoskins’ season-ending injury and consider first base replacements in fantasy. They also discuss FAB options for both 12- and 15-team leagues. Rundown 1:20 Replacing Rhys Hoskins 7:47 Spend early in FAB or save up? 13:06 12-team FAB hitting targets 26:36 12-team FAB pitching targets 32:32 15-team FAB hitting targets 42:00 15-team FAB pitching targets Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 23, 2023

Eno and Al look at the players who have moved up and down the farthest in NFBC ADP over the last week, and they also discuss the fantasy fallout from the injuries to Adam Wainwright and Raisel Iglesias. Rundown 1:24 Who takes Adam Wainwright’s spot in the Cardinals’ rotation? 7:44 Who gets saves for Atlanta with Raisel Iglesias out? 10:36 Top ADP risers overall 27:34 Top ADP hitting risers 41:29 Top ADP fallers Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2023

Eno and Welsh react to Roki Sasaki's electric stuff in the WBC. Project Prospect continues as the guys look at players that were optioned, but could still be up soon, as well surprising names still in camp. Rundown 3:20 - Roki Sasaki reactions 14:35 - Brandon Pfaadt 23:10 - Christian Encarnacion-Strand 27:12 - Addison Barger 33:37 - Kyle Manzardo 38:52 - Gavin Stone 41:52 - Bryce Miller 47:09 - Ben Joyce Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 20, 2023

So much news one little weekend can pack in. Eno and Welsh discuss Altuve's injury, should we be worried about Soto's oblique and Eno digs into some of the biggest Stuff+ numbers from the WBC. Rundown 4:19 - Jose Altuve's injury and how to draft him 22:34 - Juan Soto's oblique 29:45 - Jacob DeGrom's first spring start 32:55 - Brandon Nimmo 34:43 - Jurickson Profar to the Rockies 39:34 - Weird Vaughn Grissom situation 44:57 - WBC Stuff+ numbers Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2023

Eno and Al discuss the latest news items, including some positive developments for Kyle Wright and Byron Buxton, and they look at several position battles that are still looming with opening day less than two weeks away. Eno also identifies several pitchers who are Stuff+ laggards. Rundown 1:08 News updates: Edwin Díaz, Kyle Wright, Byron Buxton, Mitch Haniger, David Villar, Eric Haase, Jackson Jobe 20:12 Position battles - hitters: NYM 3B, LAD CF, MIA OF, CHC OF/DH, KC OF, OAK CF 37:03 Position battles - rotations: OAK, ATL, ARI, TB, CIN 49:06 Stuff+ laggards Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2023

Eno and Al talk about the latest injury updates, including Edwin Díaz’s knee injury, Tony Gonsolin’s return from a sprained ankle and Harrison Bader’s strained oblique. They also consider whether certain spring training stats have meaning, such as Michael Toglia’s playing time and Oscar Colás’ lack of strikeouts. Rundown 1:16 The media reaction to Edwin Díaz’s knee injury 6:05 Implications of Díaz’s injury for the Mets bullpen 9:34 Implications of Díaz’s injury for the reliever pool 15:36 Mark Melancon’s shoulder injury and the Diamondbacks’ bullpen 18:49 Starting pitcher injury updates (Tony Gonsolin, Garrett Whitlock, Ranger Suárez, José Quintana, Cade Cavalli) 36:11 Harrison Bader’s oblique strain and the Yankees’ roster crunch 39:45 Do these spring stats mean anything? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 14, 2023

Welsh watched Jacob DeGrom pitch his first live game on the Rangers backfield Tuesday, so Welsh and Eno breakdown the videos. We've also got 10 prospects to watch for re-draft leagues that don't currently have a set job. Rundown 5:10 - Welsh's live look and video of Jacob DeGrom's first game against live hitters 12:21 - Where and how to draft DeGrom 27:05 - Jasson Dominguez 35:10 - Mark Vientos 37:06 - Zac Veen 44:03 - Ricky Tiedemann 49:07 - Brett Baty 51:17 - Matt Mervis 53:45 - Sal Frelick 57:12 - Bradon Pfaadt 59:56 - Christian Encarnacion-Strand 1:03:37 - Anthony Volpe Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2023

Eno returns from his Florida trip with some wild tales for Welsh, as well as some great conversations and perspectives with players. Eno and Welsh also dig into some interesting March ADP trends from the NFBC. Rundown 6:18 - Eno talks with Clay Holmes, Pete Fairbanks and more 14:36 - Can a starter have one pitch to a righty or lefty and succeed? 19:56 - Is adding a pitch tangible enough to up someone's rank? 24:27 - Crazy high min picks on NFBC 48:40 - NFBC guys inside the top 100 min, with a post 130 ADP Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2023

Eno is at the trop recording live on location. Welsh and Eno are talking about the latest spring training injuries and the new stuff+ release. **Warning: Welsh is a dummy, and had a mic issue that is less than we normally expect** Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 9, 2023

Eno interviews Chris Langin, the Director of Pitching at Driveline Baseball. They discuss whether this season’s rule changes will impact pitchers’ preparations, and they also delve into the process behind the creation of unique pitch shapes. Eno and Al then discuss some fantasy-relevant perspectives to take away from the interview. Rundown 0:46 Eno introduces his interview with Chris Langin 2:21 Chris talks about how pitchers prepare to throw at Driveline 5:52 Chris discusses Driveline’s approach to addressing the rule changes 13:35 Chris explains the process pitchers undertake to create new pitch shapes 21:30 How important is it for pitchers to create unique pitch shapes? 30:35 Chris talks about working with pitchers on command 34:47 Chris addresses some recent trends in pitchers’ arsenals 39:21 Eno and Al discuss some fantasy takeaways from the interview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.