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Rates & Barrels The Athletic
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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.
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A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners
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
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The Greatness of Willie Mays, Gerrit Cole Returns & Another Surprise in Cleveland
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
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Pat Hoberg, Parity in Mid-June, Tatis' Quiet Move Back Toward Stardom & Snoop in the Brewers' Booth
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
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Impactful Injuries for the Dodgers, Tough June Hitter Rankings & The Weekend Shuffle
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
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Baseball at Rickwood Field, Team Rebound Candidate & Game Planning for Luis Gil
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
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Searching for Buy-Low Bats, Banking on a Pablo López Bounce Back & Weekend Waiver Preview
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
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e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com
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