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. 55m ago

    Cal Raleigh’s 3-HR Night Ends Phillies’ 9-Game Winning Streak

    Cal Raleigh finally broke out in a huge way, blasting three home runs Monday after a season-long struggle at the plate. But was this simply one monster game, or are there signs that the Mariners slugger is beginning to correct the approach issues that contributed to his disappointing season? DVR and Eno dig into what changed for Cal Raleigh, including his swing decisions, declining aggression on pitches inside the strike zone and increased chase rate. The Mariners aren't the only team with a star player raising questions. Zack Wheeler has been hammered over his last six starts. Is Wheeler simply hitting a late-season wall — or is there something in his arsenal that can be fixed before October? Then, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the show to go inside a turbulent stretch for the Arizona Diamondbacks. What's happening with Ketel Marte, where does his relationship with the organization and clubhouse stand, and what does it mean for a D-backs team trying to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race? Finally, Jesús Cano of The Athletic joins DVR and Eno to break down an NL East race that suddenly looks very different. The Braves have stumbled while the Phillies have surged, dramatically shrinking Atlanta's division cushion and setting up an important stretch in the final month. Rates & Barrels delivers MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball strategy, prospect breakdowns and reporting from around the league every weekday. Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Contributor: Jesús Cano & Nick Piecoro Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis #CalRaleigh #Mariners #MLB #phillies #RatesAndBarrels 0:00 Today on Rates & Barrels 02:01 Cal Raleigh Breaks Out With Three Homers 05:28 What’s Changed With Cal Raleigh & Julio Rodríguez? 08:22 How Much Have Injuries Affected Seattle’s Stars? 10:39 Colt Emerson’s Injury & 2027 Outlook 12:37 What’s Wrong With Zack Wheeler? 16:18 Can Wheeler Turn It Around Before October? 17:57 Braves-Phillies NL East Race Tightens 18:36 What’s Going On With Ketel Marte? 20:37 Inside the Diamondbacks’ Clubhouse 25:13 Arizona’s Wild Card Outlook 28:45 Corbin Carroll & the D-backs’ Young Core 33:31 Braves’ NL East Lead Is Shrinking 37:35 What’s Gone Wrong for Atlanta? 40:41 Ronald Acuña Jr. & the Braves Offense 46:06 Atlanta’s Rotation & October Outlook 51:56 Can the Braves Hold Off the Phillies? 58:12 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 1d ago

    Astros Fire GM Dana Brown + AL Wild Card Chaos Continues

    The Houston Astros have fired general manager Dana Brown as their season and the American League playoff race descend into chaos. DVR and Eno break down what went wrong for Houston, and what's next for their pitching plan and roster-building misses. Plus, the Dodgers lose Andy Pages for approximately four to five weeks, prompting a deeper discussion about outfield defense and how we should evaluate metrics like Outs Above Average, Defensive Runs Saved and Statcast Fielding Run Value. Then it's time to answer your mailbag questions. What has happened to Bryce Miller? Eno digs into Miller's declining velocity and inconsistent command — and explains why Kade Anderson's arrival creates even more pressure on Miller's rotation outlook. Plus, Andrew Painter's arsenal changes, Matthew Liberatore, Justin Martinez and the best fantasy baseball waiver-wire options for the stretch run. Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis #houstonastros #dodgers #mlb #baseball #alwest #mlbplayoffs 00:00 Today on Rates & Barrels 01:27 Chicago Meetup & Show Business 03:05 AL Playoff Race Remains Total Chaos 05:34 Could a Losing Team Make the Playoffs? 07:39 Astros Fire GM Dana Brown 09:03 What Has Changed Inside the Astros? 09:49 Houston’s Analytics Brain Drain 12:16 What Went Wrong Under Dana Brown? 13:18 Astros’ Pitching Plan & Roster Misses 15:20 Can Houston Build Another Contender? 17:58 AL West Front Offices in Turmoil 19:31 Can the Mariners Still Win the AL West? 21:22 Dodgers Lose Andy Pages 22:41 How Should We Measure Outfield Defense? 27:41 Who Steps Up for the Dodgers? 29:09 Is It Time to Move On From Bryce Miller? 30:11 What’s Wrong With Bryce Miller? 32:21 Kade Anderson Changes Miller’s Outlook 34:00 Can You Still Start Bryce Miller? 36:56 Jacob Lopez’s Surprising Run 39:01 Has Cleveland Unlocked Joe Adell? 40:13 Can Better Coaching Really Fix a Hitter? 44:04 Kade Anderson’s First MLB Start 46:15 Eno’s Kade Anderson Evaluation 48:22 Is Kade Anderson Already Overvalued? 51:06 Andrew Painter Is Making Real Changes 52:57 Matthew Liberatore & Two-Start Pitchers 56:15 Justin Martinez Returns 57:32 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 3d ago ·  Video

    Starkville | Mike Krukow Reflects on 36 Seasons in the Booth

    Legendary Giants broadcaster Mike Krukow will be retiring from the booth after 36 seasons. He shares the emotional outpouring he's received from fans, the gut-wrenching moment he told his partner Duane Kuiper, and highlights from a lifetime of stories — from homering off Steve Carlton to lessons learned from Harry Caray and Vin Scully. Rundown: 00:00 Intro 02:35 Showing Love to Local Voices 10:43 Welcoming Mike Krukow 13:47 The Magic of Kruk and Kuip 17:04 How Kruk and Kuip Evolved 20:30 The Hard Decision to Step Away 26:05 Surprising Fans 28:30 Krukow's Baseball History 35:36 Most Important Item 38:58 The Hall of Fame 41:56 The Remainder of the Season 43:42 Sliding Doors 47:41 Playing in Candlestick Park 49:53 Silly Kruk and Kuip Stories 57:29 Farewell Mike Krukow 59:27 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: Mike Krukow Producer: Tauri J. Miller Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 4d ago

    Who Are MLB’s REAL Aces? Eno’s Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings

    Who are the best starting pitchers in baseball right now — and which arms actually belong in the ace tier? Eno Sarris returns with his updated starting pitcher rankings as DVR breaks down some of the toughest calls, biggest risers and most surprising placements on the board. Blake Snell is back in the top 10, landing at No. 10 after another strong stretch, while Drew Rasmussen climbs all the way to No. 11 as his health and consistency continue to change the way we value him. How sustainable are the pitch-mix and process changes that have helped pitchers like Snell and Rasmussen reach another level? Then there’s Bryan Woo at No. 22. Woo has flashed ace-level stretches and was pushed aggressively during fantasy draft season, but familiar home-road splits and questions about sustaining an elite strikeout rate may leave him looking more like a high-end SP2 than a true fantasy ace. Then, one of baseball’s top pitching prospects arrives. Kade Anderson is set to make his MLB debut Saturday against the Chicago Cubs after skipping Triple-A. The Mariners’ left-hander has dominated Double-A pairing elite command with a four-pitch arsenal. Finally, the guys preview the fantasy baseball waiver wire, including Ethan “Tugboat” Holliday, Ethan Pecko’s MLB debut, Jackson Kent’s second look and several pitchers who could matter during the fantasy playoffs. Rates & Barrels with Derek Van Riper and Eno Sarris delivers fantasy baseball strategy, MLB analysis, advanced pitching metrics, prospects, waiver-wire advice and everything you need for the stretch run. Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis Thumbnail Credit: Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images(SNELL) Photo by Jack Compton/Getty Images(WOO) 00:00 Eno’s Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings 03:24 Blake Snell Is Back in the Top 10 05:16 Drew Rasmussen Keeps Rising 09:00 Logan Henderson vs. Kyle Harrison 11:48 Managing Pitcher Workloads Down the Stretch 12:43 When Will Chase Burns Be Shut Down? 14:58 Bryan Woo at No. 22 — Ace or SP2? 17:57 Why Is Joey Cantillo Ranked No. 40? 20:38 What’s Going Wrong With José Soriano? 25:19 Kade Anderson Is Coming to the Majors 26:35 What Should We Expect From Kade Anderson? 27:37 What Troy Melton Can Teach Us About Anderson 31:01 How Historic Is Anderson’s Double-A Dominance? 35:14 Does Dominating Double-A Predict MLB Success? 36:58 Projecting Kade Anderson in the Majors 38:18 Where Would Anderson Rank Right Now? 41:10 Should You Add Kade Anderson? 42:33 Why Second-Half Stats Can Mislead Us 42:52 Pete Crow-Armstrong & the Second-Half Trap 43:43 What Brice Turang Tells Us About Recency Bias 45:01 Can Second-Half Slumps Create Draft Bargains? 51:08 Waiver Wire & Baseball News 51:29 A’s Hit Hard By Season-Ending Injuries 55:09 Orioles Playing-Time Opportunities 57:43 What’s Going On With Ketel Marte? 59:09 Jordan Lawlar Gets His Opportunity 1:01:31 Rookie Pitchers to Target on Waivers 1:01:54 Tugboat, Ethan Pecko & Jackson Kent 1:07:00 Ethan Pecko’s Stuff & Role 1:07:28 What Happened With Tugboat’s Fastball? #FantasyBaseball #BlakeSnell #BryanWoo #MLB #Pitching #KadeAnderson #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  5. 5d ago

    Shohei Ohtani Isn’t the No. 1 Pick?! Inside the First 2027 Fantasy Draft

    Shohei Ohtani isn't the No. 1 pick in the first major 2027 fantasy baseball draft. So who went ahead of him? Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ and Bubba and the Bloom joins DVR to break down the Meatball Draft and give us an incredibly early look at the 2027 fantasy baseball rankings, ADP, breakouts, bargains and potential first-round picks. Pete Crow-Armstrong steals the No. 1 spot in the Meatball Draft. PCA's combination of power and speed has pushed him all the way to the top of this early 2027 fantasy baseball draft board, ahead of Ohtani and the rest of baseball's biggest fantasy stars. The guys discuss how much weight to give a breakout season and when fantasy managers should trust a young player enough to pay a first-round price. Then there's Paul Skenes. One of baseball's biggest pitching stars falls all the way to the fifth round amid questions about his recent performance and health. Plus, Edwin Díaz falls to Round 11, Gavin Williams continues his rise, Zach Neto becomes a potential buy-low candidate and position eligibility creates some unexpected complications. The guys break down how pitching risk, injuries and the final weeks of the 2026 MLB season could completely reshape this draft board by next spring. Before looking ahead to 2027, DVR and Mac break down the latest chaos in the American League playoff race, including Pete Alonso's apparent go-ahead home run against the Yankees that was ruled foul. With seven teams separated by only 2.5 games around the final AL Wild Card race, virtually nobody has been able to separate from the pack. Plus, the Tigers' recent struggles, the Twins' surprising playoff position and one extremely important question: what is the greatest baseball video game of all time? #ShoheiOhtani #FantasyBaseball #MLB #FantasyBaseball2027 #PeteCrowArmstrong #PaulSkenes #Baseball #RatesAndBarrels Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Contributor: Ryan Bloomfield Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis 00:00 The First Look at 2027 Fantasy Baseball 02:11 Pete Alonso’s Controversial Foul Ball 04:03 The AL Wild Card Race Is a Mess 05:20 Twins, Tigers & the Crowded AL Playoff Picture 08:10 Pirates Walk Off the Tigers 11:22 What’s the Greatest Baseball Video Game Ever? 14:57 Inside the First 2027 Fantasy Baseball Draft 17:15 How Do You Draft for 2027 This Early? 19:56 Ohtani, Judge & the Top of the 2027 Draft Board 21:05 Jordan Walker & Konnor Griffin Make Huge Leaps 23:56 Proven Stars vs. Breakout Players 25:15 Buying Low on Vlad Jr., Acuña, Raleigh & Marte 29:56 Does Draft Position Really Matter? 32:04 Where Are the Top Starting Pitchers? 33:57 Why Drafting Pitchers Early Is So Risky 38:44 Finding the Next Breakout Fantasy Ace 43:18 How Far Should Paul Skenes Fall? 45:52 Is Edwin Díaz a Massive 2027 Bargain? 49:14 José Ramírez & Corbin Carroll Value 50:08 Gavin Williams’ Rise 52:09 Is Zach Neto a 2027 Bounce-Back? 54:36 Late-Round Values & Position Eligibility Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  6. 6d ago

    Why Kevin McGonigle's Rookie Season is HISTORIC + MLB'S Next Wave of Stars

    Kevin McGonigle isn't just running away with the American League Rookie of the Year race — he's already playing like one of the best players in baseball. DVR, Eno Sarris and Jed Lowrie take a deep dive into McGonigle, JJ Wetherholt and an incredibly deep 2026 MLB rookie class to determine which young stars have the skills to sustain their early success. On the National League side, JJ Wetherholt has emerged as another remarkably polished young hitter. The guys compare Wetherholt and McGonigle's swings, plate approaches, defense and power potential — including why Wetherholt's deeper contact point could leave him with more untapped power as he develops. The rookie conversation doesn't stop there. Munetaka Murakami presents a fascinating power-versus-strikeout dilemma, while Konnor Griffin, Carson Benge and Sal Stewart offer very different combinations of tools, plate discipline, defense and long-term upside. Griffin's elite physical tools in particular make him one of the most intriguing young players to watch heading toward 2027. Plus: Shohei Ohtani and Pete Crow-Armstrong continue their nightly NL MVP battle, Fernando Tatis Jr. makes one of the catches of the year, and the Brewers hang 22 runs on the Mariners. First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Contributor: Jed Lowrie Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis Thumbnail Courtesy: Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images 00:00 MLB’s Loaded Rookie Class 02:14 Ohtani vs. PCA, Tatis’ Incredible Catch & Brewers Score 22 03:26 Kevin McGonigle’s Historic Rookie Season 12:42 Kevin McGonigle vs. JJ Wetherholt 22:35 Munetaka Murakami’s Extreme Power Profile 29:50 Konnor Griffin’s Superstar Upside 32:19 Carson Benge & Sal Stewart 38:22 Which Other Rookies Have Star Potential? 39:52 Rookies Flying Under the Radar 42:06 A.J. Ewing & George Lombard Jr. 49:01 Cole Carrigg 52:46 Sam Antonacci 56:56 Ryan Waldschmidt 1:00:41 What’s Going On With Travis Bazzana? 1:04:05 Which Rookie Baseball Cards Should You Buy? #KevinMcGonigle #DetroitTigers #MLB #MLBRookies #RookieOfTheYear #Baseball #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  7. Aug 18

    Is Pete Crow-Armstrong Coming for Shohei Ohtani’s NL MVP?

    Pete Crow-Armstrong is making a serious push in the National League MVP race. After another huge night for the Chicago Cubs — including two home runs and a walk-off blast against the White Sox — PCA now has back-to-back 30/30 seasons and has put himself squarely into the NL MVP conversation with Shohei Ohtani. DVR and Eno break down PCA's remarkable surge and how dramatically his outlook has changed. Since June 2, PCA has hit 23 home runs with 19 stolen bases and a 197 wRC+ — the best mark among all MLB hitters during that span. Has Pete Crow-Armstrong reached another level, and can he really challenge Ohtani for the 2026 NL MVP Award? Plus, the guys discuss the strange situation surrounding Ketel Marte and the Arizona Diamondbacks. DVR and Eno examine what we know, the apparent communication breakdown between Marte and the D-backs, and whether the situation could eventually impact his future in Arizona. There is also significant injury news for the New York Yankees, as Max Fried returns to the injured list with an elbow bone bruise just as Carlos Rodón returns to the Yankees rotation. What should New York expect from Rodón down the stretch, and how concerning is Fried's recurring elbow issue as the Yankees prepare for a potential postseason run? Then, The Athletic's Chandler Rome joins the show for a deep dive on the Houston Astros and the AL West race. The Astros have surged to the top of the division despite a season filled with pitching injuries. The group examines Hunter Brown's command, Houston's pitching development, its uncertain postseason rotation and whether the lineup around its biggest stars is deep enough for October. On the National League side, The Athletic's Dennis Lin joins the show to break down the San Diego Padres' playoff push. Fernando Tatis Jr. and Jackson Merrill have helped revive the Padres' offense as San Diego attempts to hold onto an NL Wild Card spot. Finally, the guys break down a wild Padres night on the bases and one important lesson: do not run on Carson Benge. After San Diego repeatedly challenged Benge's arm, DVR and Eno look at MLB's strongest outfield arms and how baserunning decisions can swing games during a tight playoff race. Rates & Barrels with Derek Van Riper and Eno Sarris delivers MLB analysis, advanced baseball metrics, fantasy baseball insight, player development, prospects and the biggest stories from around Major League Baseball. Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Contributors: Chandler Rome & Dennis Lin Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis #petecrowarmstrong #cubs #shoheiohtani #NLМVP #mlb #baseball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  8. Aug 17

    The AL Wild Card Race Is Absolute Chaos — Who Gets In?

    The American League Wild Card race is complete chaos. With the Baltimore Orioles, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, Seattle Mariners and Minnesota Twins battling for position in a crowded AL playoff picture, DVR and Eno Sarris break down which teams have the best chance to survive the final weeks of the 2026 MLB season. The Orioles are playing their way back into the postseason race despite selling at the MLB Trade Deadline, while the Rangers, Tigers and Mariners are all trying to find enough consistency to grab a Wild Card spot. How much should we trust Baltimore's resurgence? Can Texas overcome its pitching concerns? And which of these flawed American League contenders is actually built to make a playoff run? The guys also look at the Chicago White Sox's sweep of the Detroit Tigers and what it means for the AL Central race. Plus Joshua Baez makes MLB history with an unforgettable debut for the St. Louis Cardinals. Baez homered three times in his first three Major League plate appearance In the Monday mailbag, DVR and Eno examine how the Tampa Bay Rays continue to find pitching advantages, including their unusual success developing and deploying changeups. Rates & Barrels is your home for MLB analysis, advanced baseball statistics, fantasy baseball strategy, prospects, player development and everything happening around Major League Baseball with Derek Van Riper and Eno Sarris. Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment! First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026 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 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rates_barrels?igsh=d2FkZ3RzdW9yd3Ft&igsi=d2FkZ3RzdW9yd3Ft Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis 00:00 - Today on Rates & Barrels 03:06 - The AL Playoff Picture Is a Mess 03:10 - White Sox Sweep the Tigers 05:10 - What’s Gone Wrong for Detroit? 08:23 - Breaking Down the AL Playoff Race 08:53 - Orioles, Rangers & Mariners Battle for Wild Card 11:56 - Joshua Baez Makes MLB History 12:18 - Breaking Down Joshua Baez’s Incredible Debut 15:00 - Can Baez Overcome the Swing-and-Miss? 26:18 - Mailbag: What Have the Rays Found With Changeups? 29:32 - How Tampa Bay Keeps Finding Pitching 32:25 - George Kirby & Long-Term Pitcher Value 39:13 - Early Look at 2027 Fantasy Hitter Rankings 46:13 - Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 46:21 - How Much FAAB Should You Spend on Joshua Baez? 58:35 - Late-Season Closer Targets #mlb #mlbplayoffs #orioles #rangers #fantasybaseball Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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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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