Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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. 1d ago ·  Video

    Weekend Waiver Preview: Predicting Trade Deadline Winners

    With Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching, Eno and DVR break down the A.J. Minter trade from the Mets to the Twins and explain why the smaller deals can be just as important as the blockbuster moves. Then, the guys dig into the waiver wire before welcoming Niv Shah to discuss perhaps his biggest hot dog review yet, ranking four Harry Potter-inspired dogs—one for each Hogwarts house. Rundown: 1:33 Max Clark Gets the Call: Can He Hit Right Away? 7:49 Bryan Baker Gets Save No. 30 10:10 Is Baker a Top-10 Closer for Next Year? 12:25 A.J. Minter to Twins: Two Prospects to Mets 16:10 Luke Murphy Gets the Call 17:57 Will Quinn Mathews Stick after Debut? 19:52 Late-Season Looks for Whisenhunt & Tidwell? 23:40 Will Phillies Upgrade No. 5 Starter Spot? 27:58 Stash Héctor Rodríguez? 30:49 Matt McLain Returns 33:05 Odds & Ends: Miller Replacements, Walcott DH Duty & Jays Depth 38:52 An Aggressive Assignment: A Four Hot-Dog Saturday? 44:21  Finding Your House 50:10  Should You Pay Up for Roch Cholowsky? 56:13 Blocking Others From a Deal? Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel 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: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  2. 2d ago ·  Video

    Hunter Greene and Other Pitchers We Want to Trade For

    What a Wednesday it was around baseball. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down Don Mattingly’s pointed comments about Bryce Harper and why he’s calling for help at the trade deadline. Then, the guys play general manager, debating which pitchers they'd target if they were making deals. Plus, could Casey Mize and Hunter Greene be on the move before Monday’s trade deadline? 1:20 A Wild Wednesday: Big Comebacks, Injuries & A Trade! 3:51 ‘Harper-Dombrowski Cold War’ Continues? 6:44 Injury-Plagued Season Puts KC in Tough Spot 15:07 Rangers Add Chase Silseth & Logan O’Hoppe 21:15 Pitchers We’d Trade For: Eno’s Case for Freddy Peralta 28:10 Casey Mize: The Tigers Pitcher More Likely to Move? 33:00 Nick Lodolo: Could a Fresh Start Bring a Rebound Down the Stretch? 41:24 Hunter Greene Rumblings: Should the Reds Actually Trade Him? 50:24 Intriguing Relievers: Edgardo Henriquez, Tejay Antone & Daniel Lynch IV Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel 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: Trevor May Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  3. 4d ago ·  Video

    MLB Trade Deadline: What's Next for the Mets, Yankees & Dodgers?

    MLB Trade Deadline week continues with DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discussing strategies for both ends of the spectrum. The Yankees and Dodgers are looking towards the postseason while the Mets are looking towards next year. They break down the Yankees' search for offensive help following Cody Bellinger's injury and the ongoing absence of Aaron Judge. Plus, they examine whether the Dodgers should make another blockbuster move despite already having baseball's deepest roster, and what the Mets' long-term plan should be. The crew also debates potential landing spots for trade targets including Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, Matt Chapman and Tarik Skubal, examines which roster upgrades make the most sense for each contender, and wraps up the show by discussing Salvador Perez's Hall of Fame case after he became the Royals' all-time home run leader. Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 5p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel 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 Guest: Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis Editor: McEnroe Francis 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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