Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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  • 4.7 (831)
  • BASEBALL
  • UPDATED SEMIWEEKLY

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.

  1. 5H AGO

    World Baseball Classic Preview w/Stephen Nesbitt

    DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to preview the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After the ideal Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout matchup to end the 2023 Championship Game, will this year's tournament draw even more eyes? DVR and Stephen assess each of the four pools and make a few predictions for the eight teams that will advance to the knockout stage, and their picks to win the title. Rundown 1:09 The Dream Scenario in 2023: USA vs. Japan, Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout 15:22 Pool A (Puerto Rico, Cuba, Canada, Panama & Colombia) -- Expectations & Predictions 29:02 Pool B (USA, Mexico, Italy, Great Britain & Brazil) -- Expectations & Predictions 46:44 Pool C (Japan, Australia, South Korea, Czechia & Chinese Taipei) -- Expectations & Predictions 56:00 Pool D (Dominican Republic, Venezuela, Netherlands, Israel & Nicaragua) -- Expectations & Predictions 1:09:36 Overall Predictions: Championship Game Matchup & Winner Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Stephen on Bluesky: @stephenjnesbitt.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 With: Stephen Nesbitt Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  2. 1D AGO

    Team Previews: Mets, Blue Jays & Guardians

    DVR continues the Team Preview series by examining the Mets' busy offseason with Tim Britton, the Jays' attempt to make another deep playoff run with Mitch Bannon, and the Guardians' extremely quiet offseason after a surprising second-half surge pushed them back into the playoffs last season. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 0:25 New York Mets Team Preview 24:30 Toronto Blue Jays Team Preview 45:11 Cleveland Guardians Team Preview Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Tim on Bluesky: @timbritton.bsky.social Follow Mitch on Bluesky: @mitchbannon.bsky.social Follow Zack on Bluesky: @zackmeisel.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 With: Tim Britton, Mitch Bannon & Zack Meisel Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 12m

  3. 4D AGO

    Team Previews: Red Sox, Tigers & Twins

    DVR continues the Team Preview series with a lot of help from the newsroom -- Jen McCaffrey joins to break down the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen drops by to discuss the Tigers, and Aaron Gleeman helps untangle the Twins' puzzling offseason. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 0:35 Boston Red Sox Team Preview 24:10 Detroit Tigers Team Preview 46:28 Minnesota Twins Team Preview Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Jen on Bluesky: @jcmccaffrey.bsky.social Follow Cody on Bluesky: @codystavenhagen.bsky.social Follow Aaron on Bluesky: @aarongleeman.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 With: Jen McCaffrey, Cody Stavenhagen & Aaron Gleeman Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  4. 4D AGO

    Scherzer Re-Ups with Jays & Spring Training Trends to Monitor

    Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're watching this spring -- including shifts in pitch mix for the Nats, aggression on the basepaths, and the development of several young players. Plus, Trevor breaks down the typical spring training day for a big-league veteran.  Rundown 0:39 Max Scherzer Re-Signs with the Blue Jays 8:13 Other News & Notes: Merrill Kelly (Back) & Brandon Woodruff 13:03 Shohei Ohtani’s Innings Projection for 2026 16:57 Trends to Watch This Spring 29:24 Which Inexperienced Pitchers Are You Watching This Spring? 40:24 The Spring Running Game 48:43 A Day in the Life of a Big Leaguer During Spring Training 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 9m

  5. 5D AGO

    The Expected Impact of ABS | Rays, Cardinals Team Previews

    Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the changed to the strike zone. Plus, they resume the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rays, where ongoing competition for playing is unfolding at several positions, and the Cardinals, who have opened up a lot of opportunities for younger players by trading away several veterans in their rebuilding effort this winter. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 1:01 The Expected Impact of ABS in 2026 18:40 Tampa Bay Rays Preview 43:14 St. Louis Cardinals Preview 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  6. FEB 24

    Rebound Hitters & Astros Preview w/Chandler Rome

    Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff -- before previewing the Houston Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. They also discuss a few rebound hitters with discounted draft-day prices this winter, before digging into DVR's unusual build in Monday night's Mixed LABR draft. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 2:41 Blake Snell’s Slow Spring 9:19 Brandon Woodruff’s Path to Opening Day 14:00 Chris Sale: Signs One-Year Extension 16:00 Houston Astros Preview 32:03 Will This Astros Team Contend with Better Health in 2026? 37:51 Rebound Hitters for 2026 50:34 Similarities Between Oneil Cruz & PCA? 1:04:53 DVR’s Mixed LABR Draft Full 2026 Mixed LABR Draft Board: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draft 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 19m

  7. FEB 24

    Spring Games Begin! | Team Previews: Yankees, A's & Angels

    Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 3:05 Joe Ryan: MRI Shows Back Inflammation 4:21 Jackson Holliday: Falling in Drafts Following Hamate Injury 9:45 JR Ritchie: Impressive Spring Debut 12:13 New York Yankees Team Preview 36:45 (Sacramento) Athletics Team Preview 59:44 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Team Preview Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Brendan on Bluesky: @brendankuty.bsky.social Follow Melissa on Bluesky: @melissalockard.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: Brendan Kuty & Melissa Lockard Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 27m

  8. FEB 20

    Catching Up on News & Team Previews: Cubs, Reds & Padres

    Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director role for the MLBPA, before continuing the Team Preview series! Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans drops by to break down the Reds, and Dennis Lin is here to talk about the Padres. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 1:16 Listener Leagues in Progress 6:45 Spring Injury Updates: Jordan Westburg's Elbow, Tommy John Surgery for Pablo López 15:16 Bruce Meyer Moves Into Executive Director Role for MLBPA 20:19 Chicago Cubs Team Preview 49:42 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview 1:18:19 Padres Team Preview Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Sahadev on Bluesky: @sahadevsharma.bsky.social Follow Trent on Bluesky: @ctrent.bsky.social Follow Dennis on Twitter: @dennislin 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: Sahadev Sharma, C. Trent Rosecrans & Dennis Lin Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 44m
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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.

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