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. 1D AGO ·  VIDEO

    How Do We Keep Up With Baseball Every Day?

    Eno and DVR look back at a great Opening Day packed with impressive rookie performances, and several aces showing up in the first start of the year. Plus, they walk through their process of keeping up with a season that regularly features 15 games per day, while trying to manage a combined 30 fantasy baseball teams. Rundown 2:45 Tips & Tricks: How Do You Manage So Much In-Season Information? 5:41 Box Score Junkies: Digging in Every Corner for Details 12:57 Where Does Eno Go for His Box Scores? 18:07 Will the Pirates Remain Patient with Oneil Cruz’s Defense? 22:32 Big Days for Carson Benge & Brandon Lowe 26:15 Joe Ryan & Trevor Rogers Shine 29:59 Andrew Abbott, LODEM King 31:55 Kevin McGonigle’s Four-Hit Debut; Skubal Rolls 33:16 Cristopher Sánchez’s Gem 35:09 A Wild Sixth Inning in St. Louis 42:46 A Geraldo Perdomo Homer From the Ump Cam! 49:39 Chase DeLauter & Dominic Canzone Have Two-HR Games 55:27 Cam Schlittler’s Evolution: Adding Fastballs, Throwing More Breakers to Improve Stuff 1:00:08 Our Guys 2026: The Players We Drafted the Most 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.

  2. 2D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Pitchers Primed to Exceed Expectations | Opening Day is Here!

    Eno, Trevor, and DVR celebrate Opening Day with a draft -- focusing on pitchers they believe are primed to exceed expectations this season. Plus, they discuss a rough first night for Logan Webb against the Yankees, Netflix's baseball debut, and what they're looking for as the first series of the season unfolds over the course of the weekend. Rundown 0:28 Happy Opening Day! 2:00 Jackson Chourio to the IL with Fractured Hand 3:50 Logan Webb’s Tough Outing & Overall 2026 Expectations 9:45 The San Francisco Opener: Netflix’s MLB Debut, Throwing a Big Party 17:06 Mic’d Up Players in Games That Count 21:40 Silver Linings for Giants 24:12 Plus-Minus Draft: Which Pitchers Will Exceed Projections in 2026? 53:53 What Are We Watching For in First Series? 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.

  3. 3D AGO ·  VIDEO

    American League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions

    Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss an extension for Pete Crow-Armstrong with the Cubs, more red flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, and Kevin McGonigle's arrival on the Tigers' Opening Day roster, before taking a spin through the American League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season. Rundown 0:34 Pete Crow-Armstrong: Gets Extension with Cubs 6:14 More Red Flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment 12:00 Kevin McGonigle Makes the Tigers' Opening Day Roster 16:57 AL East Breakdown 36:41 AL Central Breakdown 53:14 AL West Breakdown 1:13:14 AL Rookie of the Year Predictions 1:15:15 AL Cy Young Award Predictions 1:17:11 AL MVP Predictions Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.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: Britt Ghiroli Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  4. 4D AGO ·  VIDEO

    National League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions

    Eno and DVR discuss another injury to the Atlanta rotation with Spencer Strider going on the IL with an oblique injury before taking a spin through the National League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season. Rundown 0:39 Spencer Strider: Placed on IL with Oblique Injury 5:12 NL East Breakdown 18:34 NL Central Breakdown 40:04 NL West Breakdown 59:00 NL Rookie of the Year Predictions 1:01:25 NL Cy Young Award Predictions 1:04:52 NL MVP Predictions 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.

  5. 5D AGO ·  VIDEO

    Bold Predictions for the 2026 Season!

    Eno and DVR discuss Cristopher Sánchez's new deal with the Phillies and Konnor Griffin falling short of the Pirates' Opening Day roster before sharing their bold predictions for the upcoming season. Rundown 0:40 Cristopher Sánchez: Gets Extension w/Phillies 3:22 Konnor Griffin: Assigned to Minor League Camp 7:49 Trivia! Three Qualified Hitters Age-21 or Younger in 2025 10:18 It’s Bold Predictions Time! 12:45 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 1. Wyatt Langford Goes 30-30 16:24 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 1. Yordan Alvarez Wins AL MVP
 20:32 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Number of Pitchers with Multiple Changeups Will Double This Year 25:41 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Marlins Will Have a Top-Five Rotation
 30:00 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 3. The Braves Miss the Playoffs (Again) 35:55 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 3. The A’s Lead the League in Runs Scored 43:08 Surprising Roster Decisions: Dylan Crews & Jasson Domínguez Sent to Triple-A 52:08 Pitching Job Battles: Mick Abel Wins Rotation Spot Over Zebby Matthews 56:47 Sticking for Opening Day: Justin Crawford & Carson Benge 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.

  6. MAR 20

    Fantasy Baseball Cram Session

    Eno and DVR provide their second-annual 'cram session' as the busiest weekend of fantasy baseball drafts is here. They discuss a few players they've avoided this season, tier drop-offs across several positions, how they're approaching the top rookies in redraft leagues, and more. Rundown 1:35 Zack Wheeler Progressing Toward Minor League Game 5:17 DVR’s Plan in H2H Roto, Tout Wars Champions League 12:43 Grayson Rodriguez Dealing with ‘Dead Arm’ 15:59 Trey Yesavage: Headed to the IL (Shoulder Impingement) 18:35 Carson Willams: Could Open Season as Starting Shortstop 20:24 Players We’ve Avoided This Draft Season 31:15 Finding the Tier Drops At Every Position 36:00 The Shape of First Base 39:25 The Long Tail at Second Base 42:32 Shortstop Still Has Plenty of Depth 46:29 Surprisingly Sharp Falls at Third Base 53:10 The Outfield: Using Care With Drafting Too Many Early? 1:00:34 Buying Any Rookie Position Players at Late-March Draft-Day Cost? 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

  7. MAR 19

    Projections Are a Liar Sometimes!

    Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few spring news items including Gerrit Cole's return to game action with his first outing for the spring, plus updates on Seiya Suzuki, José Ramírez, and Zach Neto. Plus, they host their ever 'Plus-Minus Draft', selecting their favorite hitters primed to exceed their projections during the upcoming season. Rundown 2:31 Gerrit Cole Makes Spring Debut 5:41 Seiya Suzuki: PCL Strain; Opening Day Status TBD 9:50 Updates: José Ramírez & Zach Neto 10:33 The 2026 Hitter Projections Draft 13:02 DVR Takes Acuña at 1.1; Was That a Mistake? 28:04 Jed’s Case for Wyatt Langford Being Underprojected 31:52 Mike Trout?! In This Economy? 40:15 Banking Heavily on Youth 43:51 Andy Pages & Jed’s Emphasis on Defensive Value 46:02 Eno Targets Evan Carter & Matt McLain 48:11 Surprised that Jed Added Rafael Devers? 49:53 James Wood & Colton Cowser to DVR 53:37 Have We Underrated Colson Montgomery’s Debut? 56:13 Shopping in the Low WAR Projection Bin: Cam Smith 1:04:29 Notable Omissions From This Draft 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.

    1h 10m

  8. MAR 18

    Venezuela Brings Home the WBC Title & Best Organizations for Pitching Development

    Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Venezuela's thrilling win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic Final on Tuesday including the impressive outing from Eduardo Rodríguez, an incredibly close play on Javier Sanoja's ninth-inning steal of second base, and a swing from Eugenio Suárez that will have a permanent place in Venezuelan baseball history. Plus, Lance Brozdowski joins the show to discuss his recent pitching development survey, teams that appear to be headed in the right direction for the future, and a few prospects on the rise including potential keeper and dynasty league sleepers. Rundown 0:13 Venezuela Brings Home Its First WBC Title 12:20 A Great Celebration of Baseball 17:13 Mark DeRosa's Future as Manager & Tactical Limitations for Tournament 21:43 About That Lack of Joy From Team USA 25:23 Lance Brozdowski Joins the Show! (Lance's Survey: https://lancebroz.substack.com/p/2026-mlb-pitching-development-rankings-acqusition-lance-brozdowski-best-pitching-organizations-coaches-executives-survey) 26:19 Best Organizations for Pitching Development & Acquisition 29:11 How Much Did Past Reputation Influence Guardians’ & Rays’ Rankings? 31:59 Varying Timelines in Pitching Development 36:40 How Quickly Can Teams Improve Their Development? 39:44 Is Alignment Underrated In Organizational Success? 49:45 What Results Do You Look at to Measure Minor League Success? 55:13 Who Will Likely Move Up In These Rankings in the Near Future? 57:48 The Marlins Are Doing Things Their Way 1:04:44 Can the Cardinals Improve Faster Than Expected? 1:09:25 A Few of Lance’s Favorite Pitching Prospects Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social Follow Lance on Bluesky: @lancebroz.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 & Lance Brozdowski Editor: Jason Potere 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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