Episodes

  • Build-A-Pitcher: Our 2024 Pitching Traits Draft

    Build-A-Pitcher: Our 2024 Pitching Traits Draft
    Sep 19 2024
    In their final regular season livestream of 2024, Eno, Trevor, and DVR have a draft of pitcher traits, in hopes of honing in on the most important qualities for a pitcher to have as foundational skills. Plus, they discuss Kumar Rocker and 'The Death Ball' and whether the Splinker is actually a real pitch. This week's show will also feature a special edition of 'Name That Dude'! Rundown 1:31 The Brewers Clinch Their Fourth NL Central Title in Six Season 5:55 Craig Kimbrel DFA'd By Orioles; Is He Cooperstown Bound? 15:42 Does Kumar Rocker Throw 'The Death Ball'? 28:18 Are Splinkers Real? 40:00 Build a Pitcher: Our 2024 Draft 58:26 Name That Dude! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Trevor on Twitter: @IAmTrevorMay e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • Why We Need Separate Rookie of the Year Awards for Hitters and Pitchers

    Why We Need Separate Rookie of the Year Awards for Hitters and Pitchers
    Sep 17 2024
    Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the possibility of having separate Rookie of the Year awards for hitters and pitchers in future seasons, and the difficulty of making choices in this year ROY races. Plus, they discuss the unusual story of Matt Chapman's extension with the Giants going through Buster Posey, the second-half struggles of the Orioles, and whether there is any meaningful link between September rotation results and October performance. Rundown 1:00 DVR's Case for Splitting Up Rookie of the Year Awards for Hitters and Pitchers 6:34 Varying WAR Across Different Sites (FanGraphs, Baseball Reference and Baseball Prospectus) 13:40 Looking for Value Beyond the Numbers 20:09 Ceddanne Rafaela's Rookie Campaign 26:04 Buster Posey's Role in Matt Chapman's Extension with the Giants 38:01 Making Sense of the Orioles' Second-Half Slide 51:48 Does Late-Season Rotation Form Matter? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Jackson Merrill Cover Photo: Orlando Ramirez-USA TODAY Sports Mason Miller Cover Photo: Eakin Howard/Getty Images Paul Skenes Cover Photo: Chris Coduto/Getty Images Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Adjusting Future Expectations as the 2024 Season Winds Down

    Adjusting Future Expectations as the 2024 Season Winds Down
    Sep 16 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss Tyler Glasnow's sprained elbow -- and the likelihood that his 2024 season is now over. How much will Glasnow's risk-reward profile shift in the wake of another problematic ailment? Plus, is it time to re-evaluate Julio Rodríguez's status as an early first-round pick on the heels of a disappointing season in Year 3 with the Mariners, or does the ceiling he's flashes in his first two campaigns keep him in the conversation as a top-five pick in 2025? Rundown 3:24 Tyler Glasnow's 2024 Season is Likely Over 10:52 Awaiting Francisco Lindor's MRI Results 13:33 Is It Time to Re-Assess Julio Rodríguez's Early First-Round Status? 26:56 Long-Term: Spencer Arrighetti v. Hayden Birdsong 34:39 Heliot Ramos' History-Making Homer at Oracle 40:51 Kumar Rocker and Jacob deGrom Fetch (Some) Big Bids Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • The Biggest Prospect Risers of 2024

    The Biggest Prospect Risers of 2024
    Sep 13 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss Corey Seager's season-ending surgery and long-term outlook, Kumar Rocker's debut, and an impressive rotation coming together for the Rangers in 2025. Plus, they crowdsource some of the biggest risers among prospects from several members of The Athletic's MLB staff, and discuss a few intriguing names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 5:58 Corey Seager to Have Season-Ending Hernia Surgery 11:26 Kumar Rocker Debuts, Jacob deGrom Nears Return 19:55 Twins Minor League Catcher Derek Bender Released for Giving Away Pitches 26:27 Project Prospect: (Some) of the Biggest Risers of 2024 33:40 Position Players Reaching Double-A At Age-18 or Younger 42:59 Carlson Reed: Another Pirates Pitching Prospect to Monitor 55:27 Two More Rising Bats 1:01:34 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 23 mins
  • How to Keep Hitters Guessing

    How to Keep Hitters Guessing
    Sep 12 2024
    Eno, Trevor and DVR consider a few ways that pitchers could keep hitters guessing more often, a question about the possibility of great command being a detriment, unusual training methods and tools, and whether it would be more surprising to see the Tigers make the playoffs -- or -- for the Braves to miss them. Plus, it's Round 3 of Name That Dude! Rundown 0:59 Using Game Theory for Pitch Sequencing? 9:18 Random Number Generating A Game Plan While Accounting for Known Useful Information 19:50 Can Great Command Be a Detriment? 31:17 What Unusual Training Methods and Tech Have You Seen? 40:39 Let’s Talk About Toe Yoga! 53:41 More Surprising: Tigers Making Playoffs - or - Braves Missing Them? 1:05:50 Name That Dude! Follow Eno @enosarris Follow Trevor @IamTrevorMay Follow DVR @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • The Wild Card Races Are Heating Up!

    The Wild Card Races Are Heating Up!
    Sep 10 2024
    Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the return of Jasson Dominguez for the stretch run, Kumar Rocker's upcoming debut with the Rangers, and the Mets' continued presence in the NL Wild Card race. Plus, they'll discuss the Twins' untimely tailspin, the Royals' rise under J.J. Picollo, and how the current struggles of Justin Verlander might shape the Astros' playoff rotation plans. Rundown 1:19 Jasson Dominguez Rejoins the Yankees 8:05 Kumar Rocker to Make MLB Debut on Thursday 13:30 The Mets' Continued Presence in the NL Wild Card Race 26:04 Can the Twins Disrupt Their Tailspin? 39:39 The Royals' Rise Under J.J. Picollo 55:41 Justin Verlander and the Astros' Playoff Rotation Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 10 mins
  • The Push for September Roster Reinforcements

    The Push for September Roster Reinforcements
    Sep 9 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss an adjustment from Luis Castillo that might help to prolong his peak in 2025 and beyond in the wake of a hamstring injury that could cost him time down the stretch. Plus, they discuss several new relievers in the mix for saves in September, streaming pitchers to consider in the final month, and a few weekend waiver-wire adjustments. Rundown 4:10 Luis Castillo's Hamstring Injury & Slider Adjustment 9:23 Jesus Tinoco Joins Late-Season Saves Mix 15:50 Nestor Cortes Jr. Follows Clarke Schmidt; Six-Man Rotation for Now? 21:58 September Streamer Watch 33:57 Increasing Trust in David Peterson 42:07 Is There Anything Behind Elly De La Cruz's Home/Road Splits? 45:44 Pitch Tipping v. Other External Cues (Astros Trash Can Banging) 54:50 Where the Money Went: Trevor Story is Back! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our next livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 15 mins
  • Pleasant Surprises & Making Better Decisions in September

    Pleasant Surprises & Making Better Decisions in September
    Sep 6 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss Reynaldo López and Ronel Blanco as two of this season's pleasant pitching surprises and wonder what's next for the duo, as well as other relievers who might be able to follow López's path to the rotation in 2025. Plus, they discuss endgame strategy for lineup decisions in rotisserie leagues, a potential sleeper in the Oakland outfield for next season, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets, including a pair of old starters chewing up innings effectively for the Guardians. Rundown 5:02 Reynaldo López: Top-20 Starter (So Far) in 2024! 12:00 A Few Success Stories Moving from the Bullpen to Rotation 15:34 Endgame Lineup Decisions in Rotisserie Leagues 20:49 Another Way the Royals Have Helped Their Run Prevention Cause 29:00 Differences in Major and Minor League Baseballs 34:18 Why Eno Prefers Jackson Jobe to Kumar Rocker 37:11 Another Outfielder Tracking Toward a 2025 Opportunity 44:52 Weekend Waiver Wire Preview Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins