Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

22 HR AGO

Impressive Aces & Second-Guessing in the Bronx

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.

42 min
1 DAY AGO

MLB Playoff Preview Part 2: Full Bracket Predictions

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.

1 hr
3 DAYS AGO

MLB Playoff Preview Part 1: Wild Card Round Predictions

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.

43 min
5 DAYS AGO

Plenty At Stake Entering the Final Weekend

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.

1h 6m
6 DAYS AGO

Guardians keep rolling & the Mariners Clinch the AL West

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.

1h 1m
24 SEPT

The Challenge System is coming & We Believe in Stephen Vogt

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.

59 min
23 SEPT

Blue Jays & Padres Playoff talk with Mitch Bannon & Dennis Lin

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.

44 min
22 SEPT

The Late Playoff Chaos Scenarios Are Coming Through!

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.

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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.