Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports. Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. -9 h ·  Vidéo

    Starkville | The Great Stolen Base Controversy, and Mozzarella Sticks

    Pete Crow-Armstrong was thrown out stealing on a walk... except he wasn't actually caught stealing on a walk. Confused? So were Jayson and Doug. This week, they break down PCA's controversial play at second base against the Mets, explain exactly what happened, and debate whether the league needs to change the rule. Then, the guys revisit last week's search for a nickname worthy of Jacob Misiorowski's electric fastball, turning to the Starkville Hotline to hear listeners' best submissions. Later, Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi joins the show to talk about his working relationship with Doug, the Cubs' up-and-down season, the unique atmosphere at Wrigley Field, the time he bought mozzarella sticks for an entire bar, and a couple hilarious stories about Chipper Jones. Rundown: 2:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Steal That Wasn’t 13:58 Nickname for Jacob Misiorowski’s Fastball 20:18 Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi Joins the Show 22:08 Was PCA Safe or Out? 28:13 The 2026 Chicago Cubs 33:38 Great Rivalries 35:57 Boog the Broadcaster 41:15 ‘Mozzarella Sticks for Everybody’ 44:29 Calling Games at Wrigley Field 47:31 Calling the World Series 49:41 Boog’s Bucket List 50:52 Chipper Jones’ Stories 57:15 Strange But True w/ the Phillies Follow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.social Follow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.social E-mail: starkville@theathletic.com Starkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville With: Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi Producer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 9 min

  2. -23 h ·  Vidéo

    Paul Skenes' Recent Struggles, Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

    As America celebrates its birthday, fantasy managers are getting ready for the second half of the baseball season. This week, Eno and DVR take a closer look at what's behind Paul Skenes' recent struggles, and whether his declining fastball velocity helps explain the dip in results. Then, they size up several players around the league to determine who could be worth targeting in a trade. Plus, they wrap up the show by highlighting the best waiver-wire pickups on both the hitting and pitching sides ahead of the holiday weekend. Rundown: 2:52 Concerns About Paul Skenes 14:40 Trade Activity Picking Up in Second Half 20:40 Which Lagging Bats Should Be Targets? 24:30 Younger Position Players to Trade For 29:02 First-Rounder Challenge Trade - Gunnar Henderson vs. Paul Skenes? 31:36 Plate Discipline Forward Targets 32:41 Pitchers to Deal For: Leaning on ERA-SIERA? 41:25 Is Drew Rasmussen Underrated in Long-Term Leagues? 43:27 Weekend Waiver Targets: Pitchers of Interest 54:47 Weekend Waiver Targets: Looking for Hitters Back After the Break? 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 & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 4 min

  3. -1 j ·  Vidéo

    Breaking Down a Few Puzzling Pitchers

    As the weather warms up, the guys are bringing the heat to some intriguing pitching storylines. Eno, Trevor, and DVR examine Tatsuya Imai's inconsistencies and Jake Bennett's promising start to his career. They also explore why Bryan Woo has been so much more effective at home than on the road, whether Brandon Woodruff can continue to thrive with a diminished fastball, and how pitchers can still succeed even without high velocity. Rundown: 0:58 Brent Rooker’s Season is Over 6:16 Corey Seager Returns to IL 9:15 Ryan Helsley Injured 11:26 Tatsuya Imai: Extreme Command Fluctuations Continue 14:27 Jake Bennett: Seizing Opportunity in Boston 23:57 Is Regression on the Horizon for Jake Bennett? 26:08 Have Kyle Bradish and Trevor Rogers Found Something? 41:35 Bryan Woo: What Is Driving Road Struggles? 52:30 What Drives Pitchers’ Success When They Lack Top Velo? 1:03:02 Brandon Woodruff: It’s Extremely Difficult to Adjust This Well Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 8 min

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    National League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

    It’s time for a tour around the National League, where every division has its own storylines taking shape. Eno, Jed, and DVR begin in the NL West, where the Dodgers have opened up a sizable lead. They discuss whether the Padres can still make a push, what needs to happen for the Diamondbacks' offense to get going, and where the Giants and Rockies go from here. From there, they head to "America’s Division," the NL Central, where the Brewers and Cubs are battling for the top spot while the Cardinals and Pirates remain in the postseason mix. Finally, they wrap up in the NL East, where the Phillies are gaining ground on the Braves and tightening the division race. Rundown: 0:45 Jed The Banana 4:28 MLB Baseballs’ Manufacturing Error 6:52 The 2026 Dodgers: The Machine is Working 16:05 The Padres’ League-Worst Offense 25:12 Can the D-backs’ Outhit Pitching Woes? 30:46 Giants Falling to Sellers? 31:46 Rockies Taking Steps Forward 34:37 Should Brewers Go Big with Upgrades? 39:10 Can the Cubs Find Enough Pitching? 44:24 Cardinals Have 34.2% Chance of Reaching Playoffs 48:37 Is Pirates’ Biggest Need a Top-End Reliever? 51:05 Check In on Your Cincinnati Friends 57:25 Philly Closes Gap on Atlanta to 2.5 Games 1:00:28 Phillies Climbing: Where Will They Upgrade? 1:06:02 The Marlins Need Bats: A Sneaky-Good Mid-Pack Team? 1:11:55 The Nats Need Pitching: An Intriguing Deadline on Tap? 1:13:47 Mets Owner Steve Cohen Says Stearns is Safe Eno’s Article on MLB Baseballs: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7410468/ 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 & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 16 min

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    The Baseball Started FLYING in June, Do We Know Why?

    Baseballs started flying in June -- and it wasn't simply warmer weather -- it might be a manufacturing error! Eno and DVR explain why changes in drag on the baseball have a significant impact on home runs, and how Major League Baseball's revelation of a manufacturing error may provide some clues as to why we have seen so much variation in how the ball has played throughout the first half of the season. With drag recently returning to the same levels we saw in 2019, they wonder if we're going to see a massive uptick in home runs throughout the second half. Story from Eno Sarris & Evan Drellich 'MLB sees no link between factory defect and liveliest baseball since year of the homer in ‘19' Gift Link: https://theathletic.lnk.to/TA26Ball Rundown 0:17 Breaking News: MLB Reveals Manufacturing Error with Ball 1:44 A Sudden Change: Drag Significantly Dropped in Recent Weeks 6:40 Don’t Forget 2019 When 6,776 Home Runs Were Hit 9:19 Hitters and Pitchers Notice and React to Ball Changes 12:20 Will Barrels Recover? 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 & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    14 min

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    American League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

    It’s time to take a tour around the American League, and there’s plenty to unpack. Eno, Britt, and DVR begin in the AL East, where the Rays have surged into first place as the Yankees try to stay afloat without their captain, Aaron Judge. From there, they head to the AL Central to break down the surprising White Sox, the steady Guardians, and the disappointing Tigers. Finally, they wrap up in the AL West, where the Rangers sit atop the division and the Astros are left trying to prove they still have one more run in them. Rundown: 1:35 Atop the AL East: The Rays Are Holding On, For Now! 6:09 The Yankees Weathering the Storm Without Aaron Judge 9:54 Jays, O’s & Red Sox Scrambling to Make Up Ground 12:25 A Case for the Blue Jays to Continue Buying 17:22 Most Likely to Rally: Blue Jays, Orioles, or Red Sox? 21:15 Key Injuries for Boston 22:15 Cleveland Pitching, Again 27:43 Can White Sox Build On a Surprising Start? 32:16 Eno’s Bold Prediction on the Tigers 38:23 The Twins Aren’t Bad: But Are They Stuck in the Middle? 46:04 What If Wyatt Langford & Corey Seager Get Healthy? 50:06 Does Anyone Still Like Houston? 59:59 Future Autopsies: 2026 Royals and 2026 Angels Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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 With: Britt Ghiroli Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 5 min

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    Big Changes for Mets & Angels as the Second Half Arrives

    The first domino has fallen for two of baseball's most disappointing teams. Today, Eno and DVR break down the firings of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and Angels GM Perry Minasian, what comes next for both clubs, and which managerial opening — between the Mets, Red Sox, and Phillies — offers the most upside. Plus, they take a closer look at this year's MLB players' poll from The Athletic, including the results that stood out most. Rundown: 2:29 MLB’s Latest Proposal 5:00 Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza 6:48 Best Managerial Role: Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies? 16:54 Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain for Marcus Semien 20:45 Tragedy in Venezuela 23:07 Konnor Griffin Returns, Homers 31:35 Rolling Aaron Nola & Shane Baz for Two-Start Weeks? 38:20 Buehler Delivers, Roki Slides & Trevor Rogers Rolls 40:58 Luis García Jr.: Did We Miss His Power Potential? 45:40 Where the Money Went 58:02 Angels Fire GM Perry Minasian 59:43 The Athletic’s Players’ Poll MLB Players Poll: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382921 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 & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 10 min

  8. 27 juin ·  Vidéo

    Starkville | Joe Davis Reads the History Books, While Shohei Ohtani Rewrites Them

    A nickname is earned, not given—and after lighting up radar guns at 104 mph, Jacob Misiorowski’s fastball has certainly earned one. This week, we dive into listener-submitted suggestions and, with help from Jayson and Doug, try to land on the perfect name for The Miz’s electric four-seamer. Then, Dodgers broadcaster and Fox Sports play-by-play voice Joe Davis joins Starkville to talk about the defending champs, calling last season’s World Series, and what makes Shohei Ohtani unlike anyone else. Plus, Strange But True from a wild night in Philadelphia. Rundown: 2:53 A New Nickname for The Miz 13:14 Joe Davis Joins the Show 15:05 Wild Night in Philadelphia 17:50 Broadcasting the Dodgers 19:28 2026 Los Angeles Dodgers 27:30 The Legend of Shohei Ohtani 33:45 Reaction to ABS 35:10 ‘Gibby Meet Freddie’ 40:03 Calling Game 7 of 2025 World Series 45:30 Strange But True Follow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.social Follow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.social E-mail: starkville@theathletic.com Starkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371 Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville With: Joe Davis Producer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min
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In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports. Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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