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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024.
Rundown
4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle
9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal
15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field?
20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing
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25:51 Will Julio Rodríguez Click Again Soon?
31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away?
42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split?
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C. Trent Rosecrans joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Reds -- including Andrew Abbott's fast start and track record of posting ERAs below his projections -- the ascent of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo's missing strikeouts amidst good results, and questions around the quality and depth of the Cincinnati bullpen. Plus, they examine the profile of Nick Kurtz, who has been promoted to the big leagues by the A's less than a year after he was drafted fourth overall out of Wake Forest.
Rundown
2:06 Please Help Us Understand Andrew Abbott
9:00 Jose Trevino's Impact on the Staff & Clubhouse
12:08 The Little Adjustment Paying Off for Hunter Greene
18:11 Nick Lodolo's Missing Strikeouts
22:05 Nick Martinez as a Great Fit
27:07 What's Going On with the Reds' Bullpen?
34:15 Nick Kurtz Gets the Call from the A's
45:53 Craig Yoho Joins the Brewers' Relief Corps & Logan Henderson's Outlook
54:00 Brandon Young is Back in the Mix for the Orioles
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Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Chandler Simpson by the Rays and attempt to determine how his short-term outlook for playing time and long-term ceiling will come together. Plus, they dig into mailbag questions about the early struggles of Devin Williams and Emmanuel Clase, making the choice between slow-starting bats and surging waiver-wire options in shallow leagues, and where the money went (beyond Chandler Simpson) with fantasy aseball pickups from the weekend.
Rundown
4:11 Chandler Simpson Gets the Call
11:24 Finding Roto Comps for a Unique Set of Skills
15:41: Other Injury News & Notes From the Weekend
24:56 A Wild Friday Afternoon at Wrigley
30:44 Struggling First Basemen v. Potential Waiver-Wire Upgrades
41:55 The Slow Starts of Devin Williams & Emmanuel Clase
51:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver Pickups
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Eno and DVR discuss the setback for Grayson Rodriguez and the fallout for the Orioles' rotation, the promotion of Luke Keaschall as the Twins deal with a few injuries on their depth chart, and weekend waiver pickups to consider with Ottoneu found and Rates & Barrels Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah. Rundown1:09 Grayson Rodriguez Has a Setback10:34 Luke Keaschall Gets the Call to the Twins16:57 Prospect of the Week25:57 What's Driving the Interest in Tyler Mahle?28:48 Matthew Liberatore: Post-Hype Sleeper?30:48 Austin Hays: Underrated Pickup in Cincinnati; The Reds' Crowd35:54: Behold...."The L.A. Dog"!42:32 Jo Adell's Chances of a 2025 Breakout47:38 Tanner Bibee's Early Struggles49:50 A $1 Bet on Science53:26 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to ConsiderFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the return of Spencer Strider before digging into Eno's recent story with Britt Ghiroli and Jen McCaffrey examining the progress of hitting tech and development and the efforts to close the gap on pitching. Plus, they discuss the challenge of game-planning for Jacob Wilson, and the early struggles of Gavin Williams.
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Rundown
1:00 Spencer Strider's Return From Internal Brace Surgery
8:56 Fatigue Likely a Factor on Wednesday
15:35 Is Hitting Development Catching Up to Pitching?
29:25 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Jacob Wilson
43:54 What's Behind Gavin Williams' Early Struggles?
51:38 Ambushed! Eno-Proof Trivia?!
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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss baseball's annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, before examining the Cubs' decision to demote Matt Shaw at Triple-A, the challenge of balancing present needs with long-term player development, and expectations for a trio of fast-starting starting hitters - including Ben Rice, Spencer Torkelson, and Tyler Soderstrom.
Rundown
1:44 Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day
5:53 Matt Shaw Optioned to Triple-A
10:10 An Unusually Closed Stance & Foot Position
16:52 What Is Fixable at MLB Level, What Requires a Demotion?
22:00 Cam Smith & Aggressive Timetables
31:05 Player Development Is Not Linear: Ben Rice v. Tyler Soderstrom v. Spencer Torkelson
49:05 Best Bet for Long-Term Success?
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Lance Brozdowski joins Eno and DVR to discuss new pitches that should make a big long-term difference including changes to Max Fried's sinker and a larger change to Max Meyer's overall arsenal, before looking at a few Triple-A standouts and explaining why it's so difficult to analyze pitching with different baseballs in play until pitchers reach Triple-A.
Rundown
2:00 Max Fried's Adjusted Two-Seamer
7:05 Dylan Cease's New Changeup (and Sinker)
14:59 Projecting the Long-Term Outlook & Free Agent Contract for Cease
19:31 Max Meyer's Big Changes
27:35 Joe Boyle's Chances as a Long-Term Starter
32:52 The Value Added From New Pitches
38:22 Running Models with Missing Pieces
40:35 Intriguing Pitchers at Triple-A Right Now
52:09 Different Baseballs Prior to Triple-A
59:07 How Long Does an Edge Last at the Major League Level?
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Eno and DVR discuss a big weekend for the Cubs, who took two of three from the Dodgers in Los Angeles including a blowout on Saturday night, but revealed that Justin Steele will have season-ending arm surgery. They discuss the need for more pitching in Chicago even prior to Steele's injury, and add the Cubs to the Sandy Alcantara sweepstakes. Plus, they discuss what a Pete Crow-Armstrong extension might look like down the road after the two sides put negotiations on hold, and look at changes for Joe Boyle and where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.
Rundown
6:06 Justin Steele to Undergo Season-Ending Arm Surgery
12:42 Pete Crow-Armstrong and a Future Extension with Cubs
16:59 Eno's Concerns About Ben Brown's Two-Pitch Mix
19:48 CJ Abrams' Nice Start Slowed by IL Stint
23:51 Other News & Notes: Changes for Joe Boyle?
33:43 Level of Concern with Christian Walker, Mark Vientos, Jake Burger and Matt Shaw
40:53 The Early Struggles of Tomoyuki Sugano
46:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver Pickups
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Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' contemplation of a six-man rotation to potentially incorporate David Festa and Zebby Matthews into their starting mix, the Brewers' heavy use of fastballs for third season in a row and why (beyond a rash of injuries) they might have been interested in Quinn Priester. Plus, they look at early playing time splits from job battles and expected platoons, and answer mailbag questions about Steinbrenner Field in the summer, Tony Gonsolin's pre-injury drop-off, Justin Verlander's first few starts as a Giant, and a few intriguing names to monitor on the waiver wire this weekend.
Rundown
2:37 Twins Considering a Six-Man Rotation
6:07 Brewers Leading the League in Fastballs, Again
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15:08 What Did the Brewers See in Quinn Priester?
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20:42 Early Playing Time Splits
32:38 Summer Expectations for Steinbrenner Field
40:10 Tony Gonsolin's Pre-Injury Slide, Expectations for 2025
43:15 What Are You Seeing with Justin Verlander?
46:21 Prospect of the Week, 2025 Debut!
51:50 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to Consider
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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the surging Kyren Paris and strange feats, in the face of Jesse Chavez signing with Atlanta for the *sixth* time in his career. Plus, they look at several pitchers that have significantly altered their arm angle this season in pursuit of staying health -- including Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, and Cole Ragans -- MacKenzie Gore's excellent start to the 2025 campaign, and they play the third installment in this season's 'Name That Dude!' series.
Rundown
1:55 Kyren Paris' Red-Hot Start Continues
7:19 Jesse Chavez's New MLB Record
14:03 The Relationship Between Arm Angle & Health
18:40 A Look at Garrett Crochet's Changes
24:05 Paul Skenes' Adjustments
28:40 Biggest Arm Angle Changes From 2024 to 2025
41:32 Is MacKenzie Gore Making the Leap in 2025?
48:47 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 4.10.25: Trevor 2, Eno 0)
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Eno, DVR, and Jed take a spin around the league as April injuries pile up, and take a deep dive into a matchup between José Ramírez and José Soriano from Friday's Guardians-Angels matchup. Plus, they answer a mailbag question inquiring about team's patience with switch hitters despite poor splits, inspired by Elly De La Cruz.Rundown1:06 Jackson Merrill to the IL; Early Exits for Fernando Tatis Jr. & Jake Cronenworth6:50 The Long-Term Maintenance From Previous Injuries10:20 An Update on Victor Robles' Shoulder Injury17:19 Other News & Notes: Matt McLain, Ketel Marte & Pablo López23:30 Should Every Monday Be an 'Off-Day'?26:40 Octavio Dotel Passes Away Following Nightclub Collapse27:56 Did José Ramírez Set Up José Soriano?37:59 Hitters Facing Pitchers Over Time44:42 Why Are Teams So Patient with Struggling Switch Hitters?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 SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jen McCaffrey joins Eno and DVR to discuss a two-month stretch for the Red Sox that has been packed with a year's worth of storylines including the offseason odyssey of Rafael Devers following should injuries in 2024, the arrival of Alex Bregman, the debut and extension of Kristian Campbell, and much more. Plus, they look back at the showdown between two aces in San Francisco as Hunter Greene is laying the groundwork for another excellent season atop the Reds' rotation.
Rundown
1:02 Making Sense of Rafael Devers' Slow Start & Week 2 Turnaround
7:40 Clubhouse Dynamics w/Alex Bregman's Arrival
16:32 Kristian Campbell's Path to Opening Day & an Eight-Year Extension
20:48 Questions Around the Boston Rotation
27:35 Jarren Duran Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles
31:39 Another Orioles Pitching Injury?
36:56 Did We Underrate Hunter Greene's 2024 Breakout?
52:14 Concerns About Christian Yelich's Sprint & Bat Speed?
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Eno and DVR discuss the massive deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays -- 14 years, $500 million -- as extension season rolls further into April. They also wonder if the Jays will be able to supplement the face of their franchise effectively and snap a postseason losing streak that stretches back to 2016. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown4:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets 14-Year, $500M Deal w/Blue Jays10:31 What Else Will the Jays Do to Supplement the Roster Around Vlad?17:56 Chase Dollander's Debut; Zac Veen Promoted by Rockies26:52 Blake Snell to the IL with Shoulder Swelling30:28 Ketel Marte to the IL; Tim Tawa Promoted over Jordan Lawlar32:40 Other News & Notes: Nestor Cortes Jr., Sean Murphy & Iván Herrera45:08 Handling Slow Starts in the NFBC (and Elsewhere)51:05 Where the Money Went: Kyren Paris, Jake Mangum, 12-Team Starting Pitcher Targets & the Closer CarouselFollow 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 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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