Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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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.

23H AGO

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 2

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the second part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted between Picks 100-200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 1:48 ADP Tier 3a -- Kyle Stowers, Teoscar Hernández, Andy Pages, Luis Robert Jr. & Jo Adell 23:23 ADP Tier 3b -- Ceddanne Rafaela, Brandon Nimmo, Lawrence Butler & Jakob Marsee 34:45 ADP Tier 4a -- Chandler Simpson, Taylor Ward, Brenton Doyle, Steven Kwan, Dylan Crews, Ian Happ & Jurickson Profar 59:18 ADP Tier 4b -- Mike Trout, Sal Frelick, Bryan Reynolds, Jasson Domínguez, Daulton Varsho & Daylen Lile 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 23m
2D AGO

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 1

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is one part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 3:24 ADP Tier 1a -- Aaron Judge, Juan Soto, Corbin Carroll, Ronald Acuña Jr., Julio Rodríguez & Fernando Tatis Jr. 28:23 ADP Tier 1b -- Kyle Tucker, Jackson Chourio, Pete Crow-Armstrong & James Wood 47:03 ADP Tier 2 -- Wyatt Langford, Brent Rooker, Roman Anthony, Jackson Merrill, Riley Greene, Jarren Duran & Byron Buxton 1:08:28 ADP Tier 2b -- Cody Bellinger, Randy Arozarena, Oneil Cruz, Seiya Suzuki, Michael Harris II & George Springer 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 27m
5D AGO

MacKenzie Gore & Freddy Peralta Trades & the Yankees Run it Back with Cody Bellinger

Eno and DVR discuss this week's trades -- a six-player swap that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers and a four-player deal between the Brewers and Mets that sent Freddy Peralta to New York -- and the Yankees' decision to sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5M deal this week. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 2:07 MacKenzie Gore Traded to the Rangers in Six-Player Deal 10:40 An Adjustment to Avoid Second-Half Fastball Velocity Fades? 17:11 A Top-10 Rotation in Texas? 24:25 Freddy Peralta Traded to Mets in Four-Player Swap 33:04 Brandon Sproat vs. Jonah Tong 38:07 Rank the Brewers' Starters on Innings This Year 47:03 Another Undersized Position Player to Milwaukee 52:25 Cody Bellinger's Return to the Yankees 1:02:37 Mailbag: Is $/WAR Still Relevant?, Michael Busch Playing Against Lefties & 14 Pounds of Muscle for Kyle Manzardo 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 13m
6D AGO

2026 First Base Preview

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at first base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 1:14 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Kurtz & Pete Alonso 16:56 ADP Tier 2 -- Bryce Harper, Matt Olson, Rafael Devers, Josh Naylor & Freddie Freeman 32:41 ADP Tier 3 -- Vinnie Pasquantino, Tyler Soderstrom, Michael Busch, Yandy Díaz 50:29 Tier 4 -- Alec Burleson, Willson Contreras, Christian Walker, Jonathan Aranda & Spencer Torkelson 1:05:38 ADP Tier 5 -- Sal Stewart, Kyle Manzardo, Spencer Steer, Ryan O'Hearn, Luis Arraez, Jake Burger & Andrew Vaughn 1:19:41 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Nolan Schanuel, Josh Bell, Spencer Horwitz, Tristan Casas, Coby Mayo & Ryan Mountcastle). 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 29m
JAN 21

Robert & Bichette Are Mets, Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones Get to Cooperstown

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Mets' recent flurry of activity including a trade for Luis Robert Jr., and the addition of Bo Bichette on a three-year deal with the plan to move him to third base. Plus, they discuss Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones' election into the Baseball Hall of Fame, why the competitive edge of pitch modeling has waned over time, and the adjustments of Geraldo Perdomo in his 2025 breakout at the plate. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 3:44 Luis Robert Jr. Traded to Mets in Three-Player Swap 9:19 Bo Bichette Gets Three-Year, $126M Deal with Mets; Fit at Third Base? 20:33 Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones Elected to Baseball HOF 29:26 Which Players Currently on the Ballot Will Make Biggest Leap? 39:18 'They Don't Make Pitch Models Like They Used To' Davy Andrews' article at FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/they-dont-make-pitch-models-like-they-used-to/ 50:24 Geraldo Perdomo: What Changed at the Plate 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 With: Jed Lowrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 9m
JAN 20

2026 Catcher Preview

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at catcher -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season -- and wonder what comes next for Cal Raleigh following one of the best yearly performances in baseball history. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Cal Raleigh 10:04 ADP Tier 2a -- Ben Rice, William Contreras, Shea Langeliers & Hunter Goodman 27:47 ADP Tier 2b -- Agustin Ramírez, Drake Baldwin, Salvador Perez, Will Smith & Yainer Diaz 44:27 ADP Tier 3 -- Adley Rutschman, Alejandro Kirk, Gabriel Moreno, Francisco Alvarez, Samuel Basallo, Kyle Teel & Carter Jensen 58:37 ADP Tier 4 -- J.T. Realmuto, Dillon Dingler, Austin Wells, Tyler Stephenson & Logan O'Hoppe 1:11:34 ADP Tier 5 -- Ryan Jeffers, Carlos Narváez, Bo Naylor & Carson Kelly 1:15:44 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Edgar Quero, Keibert Ruiz, Harry Ford, Patrick Bailey, Freddy Fermin, Danny Jansen). 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 Cal Raleigh Thumbnail Photo: Steph Chambers/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 25m
JAN 16

2026 Second Base Preview

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at second base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ketel Marte 10:40 ADP Tier 2 -- Brice Turang 16:56 ADP Tier 3 -- Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday & Luke Keaschall 33:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Ozzie Albies, Brandon Lowe, Xavier Edwards & Bryson Stott 47:20 ADP Tier 5 -- Matt McLain, Luis García Jr., Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres, Marcus Semien & Lenyn Sosa 1:00:37 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Tommy Edman, Chase Meidroth, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Andrés Giménez, Jeff McNeil, Jake Cronenworth, Kristian Campbell & Cole Young). 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 Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

1h 17m
JAN 16

Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers & A Three-Team Trade!

In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster. Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix. Rundown 0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers 6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-28 15:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October 19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels 28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention 34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal) 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Al Melchior

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Chris Welsh

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Derek VanRiper

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Eno Sarris

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4.7

out of 5

817 Ratings

Gold Standard

Jan 6

jCole41129

DVR and Eno work so well together. Data driven analysis with just the right touch of gut analysis. Both come off down to earth, neither taking themselves too seriously. If you only have time for one, this is it.
Solid

5d ago

Jude Chandler

It’s a good show, pretty analytical and these guys clearly have good ball knowledge. But it’s pretty boring and slow paced and half the time I have no idea what they are talking about. Jomboy has a better show
Great info all season

09/22/2025

Lefties are Deceptive

I get so much depth from this podcast twice a week. Two of the best at this. Amazing professionalism and a fun listen. I will keep you on download and be listening during the off season for new episodes.
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12/27/2025

Rondell450

Usually, this is a really good show, but I just listened to a 10 minute analysis of the Wilson Contreras trade and at no point did they say who was traded for who. That would’ve been a nice way to start the analysis.

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.