Bold Predictions for the 2026 Season!
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic
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Show Notes
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
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