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Eno and DVR discuss a mishap that landed Freddie Freeman on the IL, a closer change in Pittsburgh with the demotion of David Bednar, a few heavily added players in ottoneu ahead of the weekend with Niv Shah, and their picks for an on-air, five-round pitcher breakout draft featuring several players that may be available in shallow leagues. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown2:16 Freddie Freeman to the IL5:40 David Bednar to Triple-A; Dennis Santana to Close in Pittsburgh?9:37 Camilo Doval Still the Fallback in San Francisco14:15 Odds & Ends: Zach Neto, Nestor Cortes Jr., Jordan Lawlar & Angel Genao18:14 Niv Shah Joins the Show! (The Philly Dog, Ottoneu Adds & Six Picks Roster Rates)35:39 Eno's Friday Draft: Late-Round Pitchers/Shallow League Waiver Draft55:07 Tomoyuki Sugano: Underrated by Projections?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another round of extensions as the Red Sox continue to secure long-term parts of their core with Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell inking new deals, Ketel Marte tacks on extra years with the D-backs, Jurickson Profar takes an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test as the Braves fall to 0-7, and Esteury Ruiz gets a fresh start with the Dodgers. Plus, we wonder if 2025 will be the year of the 'kick-change', and how pitchers might adjust to Anthony Volpe as his heat maps shift with the 'Torpedo' bat.
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Rundown
1:51 Garret Crochet: Inks a Six-Year Extension with Red Sox
6:07 Kristian Campbell: Opts for Eight-Year Extension in Boston
15:09 Ketel Marte: Adds Years in Arizona (Six-Year, $116.5M)
21:42 Jurickson Profar: Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test
25:43 A Look Back at Other 0-7 Starts
30:58 A Fresh Start for Esteury Ruiz in Los Angeles
36:07 2025: The Year of the Kick-Change?
44:52 New Toys: Using Batter's Box Data & Bat Changes Against Hitters (How to Pitch to Anthony Volpe in 2025)
52:59 Advanced Scouts and Player Acquisition Analysts: Asking Different Questions?
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Jed Lowrie makes his Rates & Barrels debut to join Eno and DVR and to discuss Jackson Merrill's nine-year extension with the Padres, Jed's trip to the season opening series in Japan between the Dodgers and Cubs, the early-season struggles of Rafael Devers, and hitters that have moved their contact point up (toward the pitcher) thus far in 2025.
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Rundown
1:40 Jackson Merrill Gets Paid!
6:47 Jed’s Takeaways from Opening Series Trip to Japan
16:00 Changing and Experimenting with Bats
22:43 Why the 'Torpedo' Bat Hasn't Taken Off Sooner
25:19 Rafael Devers' Slow Start to 2025
34:04 Players Who Have Moved Their Contact Point Up (Toward Pitcher)
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Eno is joined by Keenan Long of LongBall Labs to talk everything bats. He talks about the process of finding the right bat for a player, the different types of bats & handles, the sudden rise of the torpedo bat, what's in the future for bats and much more.
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Rundown
1:01 Process of finding the right bat for players
5:41 Common bat terminology
16:09 Different types of bats
19:24 Torpedo Bat breaks out & what's the give and take of the bat
25:40 Increased data has cause bat changes
31:08 Different types of handles on bats
33:06 What's in the future for bat technology
39:07 Torpedo bats have been around
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Eno and DVR discuss a weekend filled with homers in the Bronx, 'Torpedo' bats, Mookie Betts' two-homer game and other takeaways from the first weekend of the 2025 season. Plus, an early look at bat speed risers and fallers, and where the money was spent in pursuit of fantasy baseball roster upgrades this weekend.Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown4:37 Rule 3.02: Bats10:07 An Attempt to Properly Account for the Impact of the 'Torpedo' Bat in Yankees-Brewers series14:05 Mookie Betts' Surprising Two-Homer Game19:27 Colton Cowser's Thumb Injury; Opportunity for Heston Kjerstad27:08 Spencer Strider Progresses in Rehab Assignment31:59 How Many PAs to Determine Bat Speed Changes?42:47 Where the Money Went -- Weekend Fantasy Baseball PickupsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live for Day 2 from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco. Ben Clemens of FanGraphs joins them for this show. They break down some of the box score fun things they saw from Opening Day, standout pitching performances from the opener, what they are looking forward to this season, and awards predictions for the upcoming season.
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR are live from Barebottle Brewing in San Francisco on Opening Day of baseball in the US. They break down some of the big games from Opening Day and give their predictions on each division and who is going to win the World Series.
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Rundown
0:57 Wilmer Flores' Go Ahead Homer & Early Opening Takeaways
15:23 NL West Predictions
27:18 NL Central Predictions
38:29 NL East Predictions
48:18 A Toast of Kayaker's Cove w/Barebottle Co-Founder Lester Koga
55:01 AL West Predictions
1:04:51 AL Central Predictions
1:16:48 AL East Predictions
1:26:53 Postseason Predictions
1:29:50 Listener Questions
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Eno and DVR are joined by Orioles star Jackson Holliday to talk about his love for donuts, struggling in his rookie season, the big difference between AAA pitchers vs MLB pitchers, if he looks at his contact point and much more. They also talk about some of the big news of the week and look at some breakout 2nd year bats that they have their eye on.
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Rundown
0:45- Cal Raleigh gets a big extension
2:10- Evan Carter gets sent down to AAA
5:45- Could Luke Jackson be the closer in Texas?
8:45- Landen Roupp makes the Giants starting rotation
10:38- Breakout second year hitting candidates
23:24- Orioles Star Jackson Holliday joins the show
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Britt Ghiroli returns to the show with Eno and DVR to discuss the potential obstacles for a sale of the Minnesota Twins as the most recent franchise to explore new ownership. Plus, the trio shares a few of their bold predictions for the upcoming season!
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Rundown
3:12 So You Want to Buy a Major League Baseball Team?
12:15 'It's easy to find someone whose in for 50 or 100 million.'
26:33 Our Bold Predictions for the 2025 Season
30:21 We Did Not See This One Coming
36:49 Eno Makes a 'Five-Pepper' Cy Young Prediction
44:33 Another Surprising Team Call?
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Eno and DVR discuss a trio of March contract extensions including Tanner Bibee, Alejandro Kirk, and Justin Martinez -- all of whom received new five-year deals with their respective clubs. Plus, they catch up on other late spring news including a scare for Shane McClanahan, a trade that sent Nolan Jones back to Cleveland, a closer role up for grabs in Cincinnati, and a few takeaways from the first run of weekly pickups in 'Where the Money Went' as Opening Day approaches.
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Rundown
2:42 Tanner Bibee's Extension with Guardians
6:18 Alejandro Kirk: Signs Five-Year Deal with Blue Jays
13:04 Justin Martinez: Gets Long-Term Guarantee with D-backs
16:29 News Updates: Shane McClanahan, Zack Gelof, Freddie Freeman & Mookie Betts
24:48 Nolan Jones Traded *Back* to Cleveland for Tyler Freeman
34:08 News Updates: Vinnie Pasquantino, Alexis Díaz, Gunnar Henderson, Félix Bautista & Yu Darvish
38:47 A Sleeper in San Diego? Stephen Kolek's Opportunity
46:32 Kristian Campbell: Makes Opening Day Roster for Red Sox
52:13 Fifth Starter Battle Winner: AJSS, Matthew Liberatore & Logan Allen
1:00:37 An Attempt to Understand & Explain the Pirates' Initial Rotation Choices
1:05:38 Where the Money Went -- Week 1 Pickups
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Eno and DVR get ready for a busy weekend of drafts with a quick spin through spring news and notes, before discussing ideal roster builds, when to target an ace, how to approach closers, which positions thin out quickly, a few prospects worth considering as late-round stashes in redraft leagues as they await an opportunity at the big-league level.
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Rundown
2:46 Spring News Updates
13:51 Any Grapefruit or Cactus League Performances You're Worried About?
23:53 Early-Rounders You Are Side-Stepping at ADP
33:04 When to Draft an Ace
40:14 Closer Approach in First 150 Picks
49:19 Position Depth: Where Can You Wait, Where Are You Spending Early?
1:04:06 Depth Starters of Interest
1:08:20 Injured Players or Prospects Worth Stashing in Redraft?
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss an interesting lawsuit around analytics a potentially lost competitive advantage, the benefits of building a 'brain' -- internal communications system -- of your own, organizational pitching archetypes, and a few different ways to grade the best bullpens in baseball as Opening Day approaches.
Rundown
3:54 An Interesting Lawsuit & A 'Lost Competitive Advantage'
Further reading from a Matt Gelb story at The Athletic($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6216672/2025/03/20/phillies-zelus-analytics-teamworks-lawsuit/
9:15 Benefits of Building 'The Brain' Internally
26:37 Pros & Cons of Organizational Pitching Archetypes
45:53 How Are You Grading & Ranking Bullpens Entering 2025?
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Eno and DVR discuss Roki Sasaki's big-league debut in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Cubs series in Tokyo, the now-restored DoD page about the life of Jackie Robinson, a second option for Jared Jones' elbow injury, and other spring news and notes -- including an encouraging outing from Tyler Mahle. Plus, they reveal their most rostered players (so far) ahead of the 2025 season.Rundown2:15 The Free Look at Two Games of the 2025 Season3:55 Roki Sasaki's MLB Debut7:21 Movement Profiles of Roki Sasaki's Pitches from Baseball Prospectus14:51 When to Consider Giving Up Switch-Hitting (inspired by Tommy Edman)21:13 DoD Deletes Articles About Jackie Robinson's Army History (Update: Restored Wednesday afternoon following the recording of this episode)25:53 Jared Jones: Getting Second Opinion on Elbow Injury30:28 Jace Jung's Demotion to Triple-A; Spencer Torkelson's Opportunity?41:31 Is Tyler Mahle Feeling Froggy?46:02 Our Most Rostered Players: Players We're Leaning On in 202553:30 Eno Attempts to Guess DVR's ListFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' season-opening win over the Cubs in Tokyo, which featured five strong frames from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and an excellent showing from the bullpen. They also discuss a great piece from David Adler highlighting Shohei Ohtani's unique contact point as a possible explanation for his excellent all-fields power. Plus, they look at the return of Spencer Strider, who pitched in a game Monday for the first time this spring, Cam Smith's chances of making the Opening Day roster, and big movers from the NFBC Main Event drafts, which Eno recently took part in.
Rundown
3:22 Dodgers Win Series Opener in Tokyo
9:57 Freddie Freeman's Reduced Playing Time Ceiling
13:48 Shohei Ohtani's Unique Contact Point
(Story from David Adler, MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-contact-point-statcast-analysis)
21:42 Concerns About Mookie Betts' Health Beyond Tokyo?
26:44 Spencer Strider is Back! (Is the ADP Going to the Moon?)
34:34 Cam Smith's Path to the Opening Day Roster in Houston
43:45 David Bednar: Still Hasn't Been Named Pirates' Closer
48:46 Adjusting to Unique Rooms: The NFBC Main Event
55:33 Reframing a 'Necessary' Overpay
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James Anderson of RotoWire joins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including Mookie Betts' absence from the Japan Series and the playing time outlook for Andy Pages, an early-season IL trip for Royce Lewis, and another pitching injury to watch coming out of Yankees camp. Plus, they discuss several under-the-radar prospects capable of making an impact in 2025 -- including one of James' favorites climbing the organizational depth chart in Minnesota -- an ETA for Chandler Simpson, and keeping an open mind about pitching development for non-elite prospects.
Rundown
1:57 Mookie Betts' Japan Series Absence; Andy Pages' 2025 PT Outlook
7:04 Royce Lewis: Will Begin Season On the IL
12:57 Clarke Schmidt: Should Be Ready for Regular Season
15:40 Balancing Ceiling with Proximity in Top 100 Rankings
22:07 Which Prospect Hitters Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?
38:56 Chandler Simpson's ETA
45:14 Which Prospect Pitchers Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?
1:01:42 A Few Pitching Stashes for 2026?
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Eno and DVR discuss a few spring news items including a shoulder injection for George Kirby, before looking at a few deep league pitching sleepers and wondering if we'll ever see Reid Detmers put everything together for a full season in Anaheim.
Rundown
4:22 Bobby Witt Jr.: OK After HBP on Wednesday
8:36 George Kirby: Had Biologics Injection in Shoulder
14:40 Tyler Stephenson: Headed to the IL to Start Season
17:43 Eno's Stop at Brewers Camp in Maryvale
29:15 Deep League Pitching Sleepers
44:36 Craig Yoho & Other Future Closers to Watch
53:29 Utilizing NFBC Main Event Draft Results in Prep for Other Leagues
1:01:14 A's 3B Job Battle & Eno's Love for Jerar Encarnacion
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring news including an opportunity for Brett Baty at second base (!?) before sharing their top-10 rotations for the upcoming season and the unique challenges of grading pitching groups this way. Plus, Eno shares a few new training tools he's seen and heard about while in Arizona this spring.
Rundown
1:35 Spring News & Notes: Max Scherzer, Lucas Giolito & Jeff McNeil
10:24 Our Picks for the Top 10 Rotations in Baseball
14:00 Eno's Three Category Approach (The Dodgers Third?!)
21:01 Disagreement About the Rangers
27:08 Do You Buy Trevor's Concerns About the Braves' Rotation Depth?
36:30 A Would You Rather Toss-Up Steeped in Regression
45:04 New Things and Unique Processes Being Implemented This Spring
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Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's bid to work with slightly less velocity in an effort to stay healthy in 2025, two pitching injuries that popped up in Rangers camp, Brandon Woodruff's steps toward a return to the Brewers' rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pursuit of a $500 million payday. Plus, Eno checks in from Mariners camp in Peoria before John Fogerty crashes our party over the PA system.Rundown2:08 Jacob deGrom: Attempting to Dial Back Velocity to Preserve Health?(Jeff Passan's story at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44195572/)11:23 Brandon Woodruff Progressing in Rehab; Spring Debut Sunday15:08 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Seeking $500M Deal27:29 Rob Manfred & Several Owners Pressuring Stu Sternberg to Sell the Rays31:34 Eno in Peoria at Mariners Camp43:15 Mailbag Q: Unique League FormatsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno and DVR share a follow-up confirming that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and discuss Francisco Alvarez's hamate injury, another delay for Rafael Devers' spring debut amidst a round of updates from Red Sox camp, before examining some of this spring's biggest bat speed risers.Rundown3:52 Gerrit Cole: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery6:46 Francisco Alvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks with Hamate Fracture10:45 Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back; More Red Sox Updates18:49 Follow-Ups: Jurickson Profar, Daulton Varsho, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May25:13 Spring Bat Speed Risers42:59 Eno in Surprise at Rangers Camp55:46 Let Billy Cook, A Personal StoryFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions.
Rundown
2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended
16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day
21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez
25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression
30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp
41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring
46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps
53:35 In-Season Viewing Habits
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