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. 17H AGO

    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

  2. 1D AGO

    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

  3. 4D AGO

    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

  4. 5D AGO

    Team Previews: Mariners, Pirates & Marlins

    Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who have added a lot of much-needed pop to their lineup this winter, and the Marlins, who have a wide-range of options vying for regular run in their position player core as they continue their rebuilding effort. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 1:13 Seattle Mariners Team Preview 17:28 Underrated Mariners We’re Interested In 24:18 PIttsburgh Pirates Team Preview 39:38 Underrated Pirates We’re Interested In 49:10 Miami Marlins Team Preview 55:21 Underrated Marlins 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 8m

  5. 6D AGO

    Team Previews: Rangers, Nationals & White Sox

    Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a potentially dangerous team in the AL West, the Nats, entering Year 1 with a new group in the front office at the helm, and the White Sox, who should be slightly improved as their rebuilding effort continues. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/ Rundown 3:46 Texas Rangers Team Preview 24:52 Underrated Rangers We’re Interested In 30:25 Washington Nationals Team Preview 48:20 Underrated Nationals We’re Interested In 56:49 Chicago White Sox Team Preview 1:14:14 Underrated White Sox 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 With: Jed Lowrie Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1h 22m

  6. FEB 18

    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

  7. FEB 16

    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

  8. FEB 13

    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
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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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