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.

  1. 12H AGO

    Tony Clark to Resign | Team Previews: Orioles, Brewers & Rockies

    Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies.  Read The Athletic’s coverage of Tony Clark’s expected resignation ($):  https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7052142 Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 0:19 Tony Clark Expected to Resign as Executive Director of MLBPA 6:27 Pablo López: Has Tear in UCL; Getting Second Opinion 8:50 Nick Castellanos Joins Padres 13:49 Baltimore Orioles Team Preview 31:33 Underrated Orioles We’re Interested In 39:40 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview 51:32 Underrated Brewers We’re Interested In 1:07:45 Colorado Rockies Team Preview 1:14:23 Underrated Rockies We’re Interested In 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 Editor: Jason Potere #baseball  #fantasybaseball  #orioles #brewers #rockies 2026 Listener League Details -- League Are Full! (Another Opportunity to Compete Together Coming in March) Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  2. 1D AGO

    Zac Gallen Stays in Arizona | Team Previews: D-backs, Braves & Royals

    Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow 7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions 13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview 28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In 39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview 51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In 57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview 1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 16m

  3. 4D AGO

    The Fall of Nick Castellanos in Philly & Mailbag Madness

    Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days? 2026 Listener League Details! Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Signup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLL Read Matt Gelb's story -- 'How the Phillies’ $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6852239 Rundown 0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos 8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent? 16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar 20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery 36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree 39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards? 49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings? 55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 5m

  4. 5D AGO

    New Pitch Watch & Chasing Shapes

    Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out. 2026 Listener League Details! Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Signup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLL Rundown 3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore 8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers 12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches 17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup 27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes 40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs 53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring? 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.

    1 hr

  5. 6D AGO

    Early Spring Injuries, Another Brewers-Red Sox Trade & Coaching Staff Changes

    Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game.  2026 Listener League Details! Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Signup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLL Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771 Rundown 2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries 12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation) 15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation 17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder) 22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade 34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans 48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches 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 With: Jed Lowrie Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 hr

  6. FEB 10

    2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 4

    Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts. 2026 Listener League Details! Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Signup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLL Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771 Rundown 4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson 18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft 31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick 38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli 47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour 56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels Starters 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 14m

  7. FEB 9

    2026 Relief Pitcher Preview

    Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches. 2026 Listener League Details! Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Signup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLL Rundown 5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith 15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams 25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Emilio Pagán, Jeff Hoffman & Pete Fairbanks 37:12 ADP Tier 4 -- Trevor Megill, Daniel Palencia, Kenley Jansen, Abner Uribe, Dennis Santana & Ryan Walker 50:55 ADP Tier 5 -- Griffin Jax, Seranthony Domínguez, Robert Suarez, Edwin Uceta, Robert Garcia, Riley O’Brien 57:32 Unsettled Situations: LAA, ATH, WAS, ARI, COL & MIN 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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 17m

  8. FEB 6

    Framber Valdez to the Tigers & A Look Inside Projections & Pitcher Health Grades

    Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep.  Rundown 2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with Tigers (3/$115M) 8:52 Tarik Skubal’s Arbitration Win 16:42 Brendan Donovan Traded to the Mariners 20:53 Eugenio Suárez Returns to the Reds 24:08 Luis Arraez Signs with the Giants 26:32 Jordan Rosenblum Joins the Show 36:50 The Stickiness of Defensive Metrics 50:10 Jeff Zimmerman Joins the Show 59:16 Managing Risk within Roster Builds 1:11:02 Miguel Andujar Signs with the Padres Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Jordan on Bluesky: @rosenjordanblum.bsky.social Follow Jeff on Bluesky: @jeffwzimmerman.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 Guests: Jordan Rosenblum & Jeff Zimmerman Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 13m
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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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