Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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  • DEUX FOIS PAR SEMAINE
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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. -9 H

    Second Half Preview w/Stephen Nesbitt

    DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to discuss All-Star Week festivities -- including Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win, a swing-off that delivered on a big stage, and a stunning visual tribute to Hank Aaron that missed a critically important detail. Plus, they look at several second-half storylines including the Red Sox's shift back toward Trade Deadline buyers despite trading Rafael Devers to the Giants in June, teams with a short window to change their Deadline plans, and a few potential risers and fallers over the course of the second half. Rundown 1:16 Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win 4:32 The All-Star Game 'Swing-Off' Delivered 11:25 A Stunning Hank Aaron Tribute Missing a Critically Important Detail Hank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, as called by Vin Scully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ 17:55 Red Sox and Giants' Trade Deadline Plans 27:28 Pick 1 to Make the Playoffs: Padres, Red Sox & Giants 31:35 One Team Under 20% Playoff Odds (per FanGraphs) That You See Rallying Back 38:22 Wondering About the Tigers' Deadline Approach 43:21 Will the Astros Maintain Their AL West Lead as Injuries Mount? 47:45 Hitter's Season Most Likely To Turn Around 54:43 Unsustainable Levels From Excellent First Half Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Stephen on Bluesky: @stephenjnesbitt.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guest: Stephen Nesbitt Producer Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 3 min

  2. -1 J

    2025 MLB Draft Talk w/Keith Law

    DVR is joined by Keith Law to discuss a few takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft including Eli Willits as the Nationals' choice with the first overall pick, the entirely unsurprising selection of Ethan Holliday by the Rockies, the Angels' decision to take Tyler Bremner over Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold at No. 2, intriguing risk-reward gambles from Day 1, and much more. Rundown 3:17 Eli Willits Goes to the Nationals at 1.1 & Decisions Thereafter 9:15 Fast Tracks for Several First-Round Pitchers? 13:59 Seth Hernandez to the Pirates, Elevated Risk with HS Pitching 17:59 Pitchers More Likely to Choose College Thanks to NIL Opportunities? 21:37 The Angels Select Tyler Bremner w/Second Pick 26:47 Aiva Arquette Lands in Miami 33:19 Liam Doyle to the Cardinals; Pitching Changes On Tap in St. Louis 38:22 Billy Carlson and the White Sox's Bet on Developing a Better Hit Tool 48:01 Are High School Hitters Getting Better? (Maybe a Lot Better) 53:18 Kruz Schoolcraft and Intriguing Risk-Reward Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guests: Keith Law Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 2 min

  3. -6 J

    All-Star Break Weekend Waiver Preview & Seattle’s ‘Sumo Dog’

    DVR is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ to discuss First Pitch Arizona 2025 (Nov. 6th-9th), long-term targets to stash, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah checks in with a report from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where Sumo Dog comes through with a contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'.  Rundown 3:14 First Pitch Arizona Registrations are Open!  https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2025 7:18 Brice Matthews Gets the Call to Houston 11:43 Updates: Hunter Greene, Cole Ragans & Blake Snell 17:02 Stashing Samuel Basallo in Redraft Leagues? 20:47 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Cam Schlittler v. Emmet Sheehan 23:22 Other Pitchers You're Stashing Now in Long-Term Formats 32:59 Hitters to Stash in Long-Term Formats 37:09 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Tyler Freeman v. Colt Keith 40:37 Waiver-Wire Bats to Consider 54:50 Mailbag: Which Post-TJS Pitchers Do You Target? 1:01:54 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show! 1:11:57 2025 MLB Draft Class Availability in Ottoneu Leagues 1:17:59 Starting an Ottoneu League During the All-Star Break  1:21:50 Sumo Dog at T-Mobile Park A Contender for 'Best Dog of the Season' 1:26:45 'The Seattle Dog' Not As Pictured Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Ryan on Bluesky: @ryanbloomfield.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper Guests: Ryan Bloomfield & Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 34 min

  4. 10 JUIL.

    Using Swing Data Against Hitters & Finding Future Closers

    DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break. Rundown 1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal? 5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut 9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday 11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning 23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments 28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed? 35:30 The Search for Future Closers 50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA Differences Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    54 min

  5. 9 JUIL.

    Future Outlooks for Five Underperforming Hitters

    DVR and Jed discuss Patrick Bailey's improbable inside-the-park walk-off homer against the Phillies, and Manny Machado's path to 3,000 hits after he reached 2,000 earlier this week, before digging into five underperforming hitters (all under 26) in search of rebounds in the second half or beyond. Rundown 0:50 An Unusual Finish in San Francisco 4:15 Manny Machado's Path to 3,000 Hits 10:25 JJ Wetherholt & Moving Defensively 16:06 Royce Lewis' 2025 Struggles Due to Injury? 23:39 Jordan Walker: What's Behind Rising K%? 31:40 Michael Harris II: Contact Quality Dip 40:59 Oneil Cruz: Massive Second Half On Tap? 46:14 Francisco Alvarez: Caught Between Approaches? 53:18 Does the All-Star Game Need a Tweak? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host: Derek VanRiper With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  6. 8 JUIL.

    First-Time All-Stars & An MLBPA Investigation

    DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of financial misconduct. Rundown 1:44 Stories of First-Time All-Stars & Starters 7:03 Does Cal Raleigh Pass the "Neighbor Test"? 14:19 Shane Smith: Second Rule 5 Pick to Make ASG in Draft Year 18:11 Kyle Stowers & A Late Breakout Britt's Story ($) about Stowers' adjustments: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478490 28:24 MacKenzie Gore and Questions About Patience for the New Front Office in D.C. 42:11 MLBPA Investigating Allegations of Financial Misconduct Against Agent Yasser Mendez Britt's Story ($) about the allegations: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6478358 Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt Ghiroli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    49 min

  7. 7 JUIL.

    Brandon Woodruff's Impressive Return & Big Changes in Washington

    Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend. Rundown 2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to the Brewers' Rotation 11:14 Corbin Carroll is Back 14:48 Clarke Schmidt Likely to Undergo Tommy John Surgery 21:38 Colson Montgomery Promoted by White Sox 28:57 Drew Rasmussen's Mid-Summer Role Tweak for Innings Management 33:20 Nats Fire Mike Rizzo & Davey Martinez 47:23 Mailbag: Team Quality & Save Opportunities 52:45 Where the Money Went: This Weekend's Waiver Wire Pickups Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 6 min

  8. 3 JUIL.

    3,000 Strikeouts for Kershaw & Fourth of July Weekend Waiver Preview

    Eno and DVR discuss the 3,000-strikeout milestone for Clayton Kershaw, injuries to Max Muncy and Spencer Schwellenbach, a demotion for Josh Jung, and an opportunity for Colby Thomas with the A's. Plus, they dig into weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend. Rundown 1:29 3,000 Strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw 5:55 Who Else Will Reach The 3,000-Strikeout Milestone? 10:04 Max Muncy's Early Exit w/Knee Injury 12:48 Spencer Schwellenbach to the IL w/Elbow Fracture 22:07 Josh Jung to Triple-A, A DVR Miss 27:16 Luis Ortiz: On Paid Leave During Gambling Probe 32:15 Colby Thomas: Nothing Left to Prove at Triple-A? 40:50 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (The Texas Dog delivers at Nats Park, and Six Picks strategy talk) 1:04:05 Otto Lopez's Push to Shallow League Utility 1:13:55 Hayden Birdsong's 2025 Struggles Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected] Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Guest: Niv Shah Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1 h 14 min
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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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