Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss their picks for the Home Run Derby, the players they are most excited to see in Sunday's Futures Game, and their favorite storylines from the first half of the season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Rays' promotion of Vidal Bruján, his chances of sticking on the crowded depth chart after Manuel Margot returns from injury, Rowdy Tellez as a Brewer, a lost season for Sixto Sánchez, and the White Sox's decision to part ways with Adam Eaton.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the All-Star Game starters as voted by the fans, including their surprise that Adam Frazier earned a nod while Cedric Mullins did not. Plus, Vlad Jr.'s bid for the Triple Crown, Team USA Olympic Roster selections, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss hitters and pitchers who have underperformed through the first half of 2021 with projections that point toward a bounce back during the second half. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several newish pitchers of some interest to fantasy managers, the possibility of velocity being overrated for pitchers, the lofty rest-of-season projection for C.J. Cron, the search for the "next" Jesse Winker, finding balance with trade rules in long-term leagues, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Britt's recent interview with Commissioner Rob Manfred, a birthday no-no to Eno courtesy of the Cubs, the Astros' case to be considered the best team in baseball, Jacob deGrom's bid for the NL Cy Young and NL MVP awards, and the most likely candidates to be dealt by the O's, Pirates and Rangers. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few Wander Franco fantasy trade scenarios, as well as several difficult dynasty toss-ups before exploring the possibility of a more quantifiable way to measure and account for injury risk when setting expectations for players. Plus, Eno previews his upcoming Starting Pitcher rankings update, before examining the recent performances of Corbin Burnes, including his weekend trip to Coors Field. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Wander Franco, expectations for the 20-year-old rookie, and a few ways to take advantage of his promotion even if he's not on your roster. Plus, a check-in on how we approached stolen bases on draft day as the midway point of the season draws closer, the risk of added fatigue for Shohei Ohtani in the second half, and the importance of setting innings milestones in leagues that have a minimum requirement. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the latest chapter of the sticky-substance enforcement saga before taking a look at the teams most likely to make a run to the postseason despite low playoff odds. Plus, the trio discusses the AL MVP and Cy Young Award races, before DVR indulges his lifelong dream of being a gameshow host by introducing 'Strike Three!'. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Tyler Glasnow's injury in the wake of MLB's sticky stuff enforcement, the Rays' options to step into Glasnow's place, how teams might come to surprising conclusions with in-season roster decisions, Aaron Nola's ordinary-looking results to this point, the struggles of Matt Chapman, and more.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR unveil 'Eno's Hierarchy of Consideration' and discuss the role of Statcast in their smaller in-season lineup decisions, balancing xStats vs. ROS projections, the continued excellence of Framber Valdez, the relative struggles of Shane Bieber before he landed on the injured list, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss how MLB may try to implement the enforcement of rules outlawing sticky substances, the impact on different players, Marcus Semien's excellent season, Arizona as a clear-cut trade deadline seller, seasonal park effects, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss xStats and the limited appeal of using them for in-season evaluations while examining the first-half performances of Nathan Eovaldi, Sonny Gray, Nolan Arenado and Anthony Rendon. Plus, expectations for Atlanta outfield prospect Drew Waters, Jackson Kowar's brief debut, and whether the time is right to pick up or target Logan Gilbert in a trade. Rundown2:18 Nathan Eovaldi & Pitcher xStats11:07 Sonny Gray, WTF?18:48 Nolan Arenado's Ugly xStats = Sell High?26:33 Is Anthony Rendon Broken Metronome?32:36 A Big Surprise in ROS Top-10 for Projected wOBA37:07 Expectations for Drew Waters?44:29 Jackson Kowar's Brief Debut57:41 Time to Target Logan GilbertFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) of FantasyGuru.com to discuss in-season decision-making, in-season hits (and misses), the demotions of Keston Hiura and Jarred Kelenic, the results of the Memorial Day Weekend second-chance drafts, and more. Rundown4:14 What Matters on a Week-to-Week Basis?12:17 Newest Tools You Rely On21:26 In-Season Hits, So Far28:23 Keston Hiura, Jarred Kelenic, and In-Season Misses38:08 Second-Chance League Draft Results46:05 Recency Bias in First-Half SurgersFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vlad on Twitter: @RotoGute-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno Sarris welcomes Andrew Perpetua, founder of xSTATS to the show. Andrew explains his unorthodox path into the Mets' front office after an accident kept him out of medical school. Eno and Andrew also discuss why he started xSTATS, what is the future of baseball research and where he's headed next.Rundown2:27 Andrew's education background and journey into baseball10:50 Realizing that the data is not perfect17:25 The three types of people that do baseball analytics21:12 How baseball front offices need to change31:45 What Andrew learned once he was "inside the game"34:00 Improving technology for visual tracking40:20 The next frontier is meshing all the technology together47:00 What's coming next for AndrewFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Perpetua on Twitter: @AndrewPerpetuae-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Paul Sporer of Fangraphs joins Eno for this episode of Rates & Barrels. The guys discuss the blind spots in their player analysis, and how they attack FAB in the middle of the season.From there, they get into discussions on José Urquidy, Ketel Marte, and Sporer's idea of a "kitchen sink" player. They also discuss organizations that regularly develop MLB talent, rotation questions in Oakland and Houston, and buy/sell/bench cases for Luis Castillo, Sonny Gray, Jameson Taillon and Eduardo Rodriguez.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Sporer on Twitter: @sporere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss second chance leagues, long-term struggling players they are interested in adding, a few others they're ready to move on from, Alek Manoah's impressive debut, El Mago's incredible baserunning in Pittsburgh, and elite advertising placement. Rundown2:03 Second-Chance Leagues11:55 Big Movers: 'New Aces'25:01 Tough Adjustments: Starting Pitchers28:22 Biggest Non-Injury Busts So Far49:34 Alek Manoah's Impressive Debut58:55 El Mago's Greatest Trick Ever?63:07 Ad OptimizationFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the stabilization of barrel rates, sinkers v. two-seamers, Corbin Burnes as a potential outlier ace, the Giants' improving offense, and more. Rundown4:44 Barrel Rate Stabilization17:55 Sinkers vs. Two-Seamers27:54 Why Are There So Many Corbins?29:18 Is Austin Gomber Getting Better?40:48 Corbin Burnes: An Outlier Ace?50:59 Digging Deep: Tyler Ivey & Edward Olivares61:46 (No, DVR Isn't Really on Joe West's Side)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the four-player swap between the Rays and Brewers that sent Willy Adames to Milwaukee, Taylor Walls' promotion, organizational brain drain, making in-season decisions nearly two months in, expectations for Spencer Howard, and a surprising development with changeups. Rundown1:02 A Meaningful May Trade!8:02 Taylor Walls Gets the Call14:02 Joey Wendle is On Fire16:01 Organizational Brain Drain26:45 Making Better In-Season Decisions33:01 Rallying in Roto Leagues38:18 Spencer Howard is Back!47:34 Concerns About Changeups w/Current Baseball?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe To The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the current league-wide edge to pitching and the likely related six(!) no-hitters that we've seen in the first two months of 2021 before drafting pitchers in an effort to predict who will throw the seventh no-hitter of the year. Plus, the return of Stephen Strasburg, another unwritten rules violation, projections and different run environments, and an inquiry about the unquantifiable. Rundown1:14 Hitters Are Not Having Much Fun11:50 The Sixth No-Hitter of 2021(!)17:51 The Bottom End Offenses23:01 The No-Hitter Draft!34:25 Expectations for Stephen Strasburg43:23 That Rule is Written Somewhere53:14 The Weight of the Unquantifiable Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the challenges of replacing a star, Spencer Turnbull's no-no, the skill of home-run suppression, and more.Rundown1:11 Replacing Mike Trout (or any star during a prolonged absence)11:18 A Plea for Mid-Week Injury Replacements18:43 Spencer Turnbull's No-Hitter Against Seattle25:46 The Challenge of Selling High on Pitching33:24 Recent Pitching Debuts43:58 Home-Run Suppression as a Skill49:06 Buy, Sell or Hold: Jameson TaillonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several surprising 2021 rebounds, the limitations of using launch angle as a standalone stat, year-over-year risers in barrel rate and wOBA, and more. Rundown3:00 Surprising 2021 Bouncebacks10:43 Buying the 'new' Madison Bumgarner?19:54 Launch Angle Changes: Kris Bryant, Mike Trout, and Ronald Acuña27:24 Year-over-Year Barrel Rate Risers35:47 DVR Sticking with JVM + Other Undervalued Bats43:11 Great Deliveries & Spin Direction, Less than Elite StuffFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s expansion into the U.K., how the team got through the shutdown of sports and challenges that lay ahead. Writers, Marcus Thompson, Anthony Slater, Zach Harper and David Aldridge give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the debuts of Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, the ongoing struggles of Luis Castillo, Jack Flaherty's continued to push toward 'ace' status, the Yankees' COVID situation, the Astros' decision to do something good, and the show's first brush with getting challenged to a duel. Rundown0:27 New Names?2:08 Day 1 in Seattle for Jarred Kelenic & Logan Gilbert9:45 A Change in West-Coast Watchability Rankings16:28 Luis Castillo Continues to Struggle18:42 How Does Jack Flaherty Outperform His Underlying & Advanced Metrics?23:40 What's Going On with the Yankees & COVID?31:09 The Astros Do Something Good39:00 An Attempt to Avoid a DuelFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Jarred Kelenic's promotion to Seattle, the limitations (and benefits) of projections for prospects, stash-worthy minor-leaguers, the struggles of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and the quiet success of Kyle Gibson in Texas to begin 2021. Rundown1:01 Jarred Kelenic Gets the Call9:24 Kelenic vs. Andrew Vaughn for the Rest of 2021?13:50 Which Prospects Are Next?27:32 Expectations for Khalil Lee31:58 What Should the Angels Do for a Spark?38:29 Wood Bats in College?46:02 Is Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Just Not That Good?50:46 Will Shane McClanahan's Workload Increase?56:11 Kyle Gibson 3.060:13 Dynasty League GM WoesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR answer an excellent group of mailbag questions including the difference between 'reach rate' and 'chase rate', the details of Alex Verdugo's step forward, Dominic Smith and Gleyber Torres' quiet starts, the "new" Robbie Ray, Triston McKenzie's missing command, and a few over/unders for the rest of the season. Rundown0:58 Reach Rate vs. Chase Rate6:17 Examining Alex Verdugo's Step Forward18:20 Dominic Smith: Have Pitchers Figured Him Out?23:19 What's Up with Gleyber Torres?27:33 Can We Trust the New Robbie Ray?32:31 Anything Good in Dylan Cease's Start to 2021?35:34 Where Did Triston McKenzie's Command Go?41:27 What's Next for Aaron Civale?46:01 Can Jonathan Loaisiga Work Effectively in a Larger Role?52:21 Over/Unders!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a tough exit for Albert Pujols in Anaheim, his dominant decade upon arriving in the league in 2001, John Means' ascent to the top of the Baltimore rotation, pitcher injuries as a result of sitting too close to max velocity, and DVR faces the music in the wake of V*ctor Robles' slow start. Rundown1:15 Albert Pujols Doesn't Really Fit on Another Team5:37 On Deserving a League-Wide Parade into the Sunset11:07 The Machine's Greatness & Humble Beginnings15:49 John Means Business20:54 Pitcher Injuries & Sitting Too Close to Max Velocity36:53 DVR Eats Crow41:27 Who/What Do We Collect?49:19 Congrats, Britt!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the start of the minor-league season, what they're looking for in prospects early in the year, the continued patience necessary with Wander Franco in redraft leagues, xStats outliers, and more. Rundown1:03 The Value in Starting Assignments14:58 Is Raw Power an Overvalued Tool?19:30 If You Think He's a Star....24:00 Trade for Floor, Draft Ceiling?33:07 Prospect of the Week!!!41:29 Eno Steals From DVR50:03 A Masterclass in Managing54:31 Matt Carpenter, Tommy Pham and xStats62:43 Is Alex Wood Back?66:21 A Surprising Change in Splits by PitchFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss early fallers among hitters and pitchers, the Dodgers' replacement options for Dustin May, the new look Ryan McMahon, and the viability of banking more saves in the first half of the season with a reliever-heavy lineup before making up ground in the second half with more starting pitchers. Rundown2:25 Mookie Betts8:44 Francisco Lindor16:46 Marcell Ozuna21:56 Kyle Tucker25:03 Jose Abreu28:55 DJ LeMahieu31:53 Lucas Giolito37:45 Luis Castillo41:18 Kenta Maeda43:38 Blake Snell45:46 Kyle Hendricks51:31 Frankie Montas57:15 Dodgers Replacement Options for Dustin May64:01 Is Ryan McMahon for Real?67:20 Closer Balance Early v. LateFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the potential drawbacks of moving pitching mounds further away from the plate, why 'Pace of Play' is no longer a concern for MLB, several April awards, and walk-up music selections.Rundown1:30 Potential Drawbacks From Moving the Mound Back8:39 The Pace of Play Concerns Are Going to Vanish13:42 Early Parity = More Fun!29:00 April Hardware53:28 Mike Trout is Still Better Than Everybody Else62:45 Walk-Up MusicFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss April risers on among hitters and pitchers, and take a look at previously unsettled closer situations to see if the dust as settled as the first month of the season comes to a close. Rundown0:51 Jesse Winker is Mashing3:11 Nick Solak's Power Surge8:27 Carson Kelly's Excellent April13:06 Nate Lowe Cashing In with Opportunity in Texas18:13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Massive Leap24:55 DVR Gets Yuli Gurriel Wrong Again28:33 Carlos Rodón's Return to Prominence33:11 Cristian Javier Continues to Shine36:49 Trevor Rogers' Underwhelming Stuff+ Number40:33 Danny Duffy Holds Early Velo Gains44:07 Michael Kopech to the Rotation?49:31 Skeptical of Steven Matz?51:47 John Means, MLB Trade Candidate?57:29 A Look Back at Previously Unsettled Closer SituationsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the second round of Padres-Dodgers, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s huge weekend, Ryan Weathers' bid to keep a spot in the San Diego rotation, changes in the Rockies' front office, pitchers with good stuff and command, but without a rotation spot, and several players of interest through the first month of the season. Rundown1:35 Padres-Dodgers Continues to Deliver5:59 The Braves' Offense Woes Continue11:00 Ryan Weathers' Bid to Stick in the San Diego Rotation17:43 Building a Winner in Colorado28:47 Good Stuff and Command, Need Starting Role33:32 How to React to a Roster Plagued by Early Injuries45:19 Another Royal Records a Save48:50 Sixto Sánchez's Long-Term Ceiling55:07 Concerned About Kyle Tucker's Slow Start?59:11 Still Believing in Austin Riley?64:12 Alec Bohm vs. C.J. Cron vs. Joey VottoFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSign up for a subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Britt's recent rankings of all 30 teams' rotations, Joey Votto's surprising late-career adjustment, Cedric Mullins' decision to give up switch-hitting, and the interactions between starters and relievers. Rundown1:05 Britt’s Rotation Rankings8:34 Jon Gray: 2021 Trade Target for Contenders?16:52 Biggest Potential Movers18:38 Making Sense of Oakland26:48 Joey Votto’s Unusual Late Career Adjustments37:21 Cedric Mullins III Gives Up Switch Hitting44:23 Leody Taveras’ Struggles49:58 Reliever/Starter Interactions61:25 Replay on Stolen Bases is BrutalFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Burnes' excellent start to 2021, where he ranks among starting pitchers for the rest of the season, plus early starting pitcher rankings changes, ETAs for several top prospects weighing service time considerations. Rundown4:08 Corbin Burnes' Historically Great Start to 202113:10 What's Wrong with Zach Plesac?23:06 Other Early SP Movers34:24 When Are We Going to See Jarred Kelenic In Seattle?43:08 Waiting on Wander in Redraft?48:44 Is Kirilloff Coming Up Soon?53:08 Luis Patiño vs. Rich Hill63:17 Fast Starts From Carlos Rodón, Alex Cobb & Zach Eflin69:26 Where is Aaron Sanchez's Velocity?71:57 An Appreciation for DVR's Brewers LeakFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres, the Jays' surprisingly effective pitching, and reach rate risers and fallers -- including Victor Robles, Cedric Mullins, Keston Hiura, and Javier Báez, among others. Rundown2:04 Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres Delivers12:36 The Jays’ Surprising Early Pitching22:37 An Excuse to Talk About Victor Robles?27:19 Buying Into Amed Rosario’s Shifting Approach32:01 Omar Narváez & Colin Moran Are Exceeding Expectations35:51 Cedric Mullins’ Quiet Improvement40:43 Carlos Santana’s Increased Reach Rate44:33 Another Look at Keston Hiura’s Flaws50:43 Javier Báez Finds Rock Bottom58:56 Confident in Randy Arozarena Despite Low Z-Contact%?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the early struggles of key rotation members for the Nationals and Yankees, Chris Paddack, Ramón Laureano's fast start on the basepaths, the Atlantic League rules labs, bringing new ideas to the broadcast booth, Jazz Chisholm's start to 2021, an injury-free career redo, and how they might celebrate doubles. Rundown2:19 Concerns about the Nats’ Rotation Beyond Strasburg?12:00 April Trade Rumors; the Yankees' Slow Start21:44 Chris Paddack’s Early Struggles24:29 Ramón Laureano's Fast Start on the Basepaths27:05 An Opportunity to Run More Often League-Wide?31:33 Atlantic League Experiments & The Quest for More Balls in Play39:02 Bringing Something New to TV47:31 Jazz Chisholm's Strong Start to 202152:25 An Injury-Free Career Redo?59:12 Celebrations at Second BaseFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss pitchers working with new offerings this season -- including Lance McCullers and Eduardo Rodriguez -- concerns about Stephen Strasburg, league-wide shifts in velocity, the struggles of Ryan Yarbrough, and the pitch-recognition skills of Jake Cronenworth.Rundown1:59 Lance McCullers’ New Toy8:11 Eduardo Rodriguez’s Altered Pitch Mix9:41 Jeff Hoffman in Cincinnati13:37 Is There Any Reason to Believe in Huascar Ynoa?17:57 Reduced Velo, and Pitch Mix Changes for Stephen Strasburg23:45 League-Wide Velocity Shifts31:40 Danny Duffy is...Rosterable?34:07 What’s Up With Ryan Yarbrough?39:00 Joey Lucchesi as a Met47:14 Jake Cronenworth’s Plate Discipline52:37 Called Strikes and Whiffs…for Hitters?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the early increase in injuries around the league, churning the bottom of rosters in the opening weeks of the season, balancing tough matchups against rapidly improving skills, and more.Rundown2:40 Injuries Are Up; How Are We Coping?5:36 Brandon Marsh vs. Jo Adell in Short Term10:13 Churning the Bottom of the Roster17:46 Tough Matchups vs. Improving Skills23:46 Early K-BB% Leaders29:49 Some Insight on the 2021 Baseball32:46 Early Surprises on the Max Exit Velo Leaderboard44:00 The Thin Margin Between Waiver Players & Bench Players48:23 Opposite-Field Barrels?52:48 Buying Very Early Swinging-Strike Rates?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.Rundown2:37 A Tatís Injury Update9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers45:47 Can Yermín Mercedes Keep the DH Job?49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer ArsenalsFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britt & DVR discuss an exciting Opening Weekend of baseball including the theatrics of Shohei Ohtani in his 2021 season debut, the emergence of Yermín Mercedes, flaring tempers between the Cardinals and Reds, and more. Rundown1:07 Shohei Ohtani is Amazing5:17 Yermín Mercedes Goes 8-for-8 to Open 202110:07 Benches Clear in Cincinnati; Is It a Brawl Without Punches?18:26 An Update on the Nats' COVID Outbreak23:27 César Valdez's Approach is Highly Unusual29:46 Making Sense of the Jays' Bullpen Roles37:36 Berrios vs. Burnes 43:59 MLB Moves the 2021 All-Star Game Out of AtlantaFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy Opening Day and dig through the box scores while attempting to sift through the noise to find meaningful indicators as the 2021 season gets underway. How concerned should we be with batting orders, early velocity readings, and reliever usage from the jump?Rundown6:15 Gregory Soto’s Bumpy Save10:29 Does Lineup Position Matter?17:22 Making Sense of the Twins’ Bullpen25:13 Keeping an Eye on David Bednar for Future Saves31:07 Stashing Jose Alvarado over Archie Bradley40:52 Regrets on Avoiding Jake Cronenworth?43:14 Tyler Glasnow’s Slider Usage is Up!48:13 Luis Castillo’s Velocity Drop Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR make their predictions for the 2021 season including division winners, playoff matchups, World Series Champions -- plus, Rookie of the Year, Cy Young and MVP selections -- and the teams they're most excited to watch this season. Rundown1:22 NL West Predictions8:02 AL West Predictions17:32 NL Central Predictions27:23 AL Central Predictions36:34 NL East Predictions46:33 AL East Predictions54:51 Playoff Predictions62:04 ROY Predictions66:55 Cy Young Predictions74:01 MVP Predictions80:43 Teams We're Most Excited to Watch This SeasonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno & DVR discuss the fallout from the final round of roster cuts -- including Jazz Chisholm, Taylor Trammell, Alejandro Kirk and Logan Allen earning roster spots -- plus the balancing immediate needs against long-term value, drawing a draft-day road map, co-closers, and more.Rundown5:26 Jazz Chisholm Wins a Job!12:43 Taylor Trammell’s Opportunity in Seattle15:38 Alejandro Kirk in one-catcher league19:43 Logan Allen Wins Fifth Starter Role27:53 Balancing Immediate Need vs. Long-Term Expectations40:23 Can Co-Closers Work for Fantasy Players?49:35 Drawing a Draft Day Road Map55:07 How Do You Identify Streaming Targets This Early?62:52 Shelby Miller and Comeback CandidatesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a difficult week of spring training injuries, including Eloy Jiménez, Zac Gallen, Kirby Yates, and Nick Anderson, the new deal for Lance McCullers Jr. in Houston, some of the biggest misses, and more. Rundown4:17 The White Sox Lose Eloy Jiménez For 5-6 Months13:13 Zac Gallen’s Unusual Stress Fracture; Our Plea for Universal DH18:27 The Jays Lose Kirby Yates23:23 Nick Anderson’s Injury30:02 Lance McCullers Jr.'s New Deal35:25 (Some of) Our Biggest Misses47:17 Time to Shorten Spring Training?54:15 Tarik Skubal & Casey Mize Make the Tigers' Rotation60:51 Does Command Improve with Age?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss MLB's latest plan to crack down on the use of foreign substances on the ball, Rundown2:11 MLB’s Attempt to Crack Down on Foreign Substances11:21 Fantasy Adjustments; Great Straight Changeups21:13 Spring Velocity Risers30:24 Pitching Management36:28 Interest in Rich Hill?45:20 Garrett Crochet as a Future Starter?48:47 Non-Closer Relievers of Interest53:42 In-Season Projections & Player ValuationsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the importance of bench construction in the late stages of drafts, messy closer situation as a result of injuries, potential changes to the Ohtani Rules, Zac Gallen's forearm injury, and some of the next players up as injuries thin out lineups between now and Opening Day. Rundown2:09 The Importance of Bench Construction9:59 Messy Closer Situations: Toronto, Texas & Pittsburgh21:04 Josh Jung’s Foot Injury26:48 Changes to the Ohtani Rules; Yordan Alvarez’s Return35:26 Zac Gallen’s Forearm Injury; Sixth Starters To Watch43:58 Any Interest in Joe Ross?53:20 Let’s Build a Bench (A Real MLB One)!67:46 Buying in on Mike Brosseau as an Injury Replacement?69:31 Optioned Prospects & Estimating CallupsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the challenges of projecting MLB arrivals in the wake of a lost minor league season in 2020 before digging deep for some potential surprises additions to the 2021 player pool.Rundown2:55 Impact Rookies: Retroactively Fitting 2020 Minor League Seasons10:12 What If CJ Abrams Had a Clearer Path?15:49 Prospects of the Month22:41 Digging Deep for Surprise Players32:05 When Can You Believe Platoon Splits?41:34 Can We Learn Anything From Previous Shortened Seasons?53:41 A Surprising Eno Rivalry56:47 Beer of the Week!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR looks at March ADP risers -- including Tejay Antone, Myles Straw and Bobby Witt Jr. -- and try to make sense of Cristian Pache's steals projection, the importance of lineup position in relation to stolen-base opportunities, 2021 bounce-back targets, and more.Rundown3:14 March ADP Risers8:46 A Promise DVR Can't Keep11:47 Making Sense of Cristian Pache's Stolen Base Projections19:34 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Excellent Spring25:16 Is a Playing Time Path Opening Up for Jonathan India28:33 Bounceback Targets for 202138:36 A+ Makeup47:20 Adjusting Auction Values for Reserves51:14 Looking for New LeaguesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: [email protected] up for a subscription to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.