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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports.Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your

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1:14:51

Waiver Wire Pickups: Is Payton Tolle a Must Add?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/04/24

Eno and DVR celebrate Fantasy Friday as they break down some of the league’s top young arms and hitters who could be available on the open market. Then, they’re joined by the show’s Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and Ottoneu founder Niv Shah to talk closers—and deliver his latest hot dog reviews.Rundown:1:46 Francisco Lindor Placed on IL4:18 Waiver Wire Bats to Consider12:09 Nathan Church Getting a Look in St. Louis13:50 Buying Into Leody Taveras?16:48 Atlanta’s Young Starters21:37 Payton Tolle in

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1:03:46

Making Sense of April Surprises

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2026/04/23

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are full of surprises for Thursday's episode as they discuss the comebacker that disappeared in Mariners' starter Logan Gilbert's jersey, the upstart Cincinnati Reds, and Juan Soto's baffling comments on not texting with his Mets teammates during their recent road trip. The guys close out the show by highlighting three players who they didn't expect to have so much success this season: Cardinals outfielder Jordan Walker, Cardinals reliever Riley O'Brien, and Padres starter Randy

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1:06:22

Kyle Tucker's Slow Start & Rookie Hitter Reviews

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2026/04/22

Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into what the returns of injured stars Juan Soto and Zack Wheeler mean for their teams. Then, Kyle Tucker's sluggish start in LA and whether lingering injury effects might be to blame. Plus, a look at some of the most impressive rookie bats in the league right now -- including the swing-and-miss similarities of Munetaka Murakami and Kazuma Okamoto as their big-league careers get underway.Rundown:2:29 Juan Soto to Return on Wednesday3:29 Zack Wheeler to Start on Saturday8:26

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1:11:16

Does Anything Good Come From Firing a Manager in...

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2026/04/21

Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the losses of Edwin Díaz and Raisel Iglesias and what each team does now at closer. Then, Nationals writer Spencer Nusbaum joins to talk about Washington's rebuild, including the emergence of CJ Abrams. And Astros writer Chandler Rome stops by to get into Joe Espada's job security, Tatsuya Imai's rough start, and Houston's growing injury list.Rundown:0:40 Edwin Díaz Out Until “Second Half”5:37 Raisel Iglesias Placed on IL8:00 The Manager Carousel16:03 Placing Blame on

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54:52

Is It Too Early to Worry About Underperforming Aces?

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2026/04/20

Eno and DVR break down the early-season struggles of lefties Garrett Crochet and Cole Ragans. Then they hit the mailbag to talk about the NL East leading Braves and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami. They wrap up by looking at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend.Rundown:3:30 Garrett Crochet Rebounded Sunday10:12 Cole Ragans’ Rough Outing16:40 Braves’ Hot Start28:23 Mets’ Skid Hits 1129:48 Munetaka Murakami Is Mashing36:20 Matt McLain’s Offensive Woes41:00 Jakob Marsee’s Slow

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57:36

Starkville’s Back with Aaron Boone

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2026/04/18

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back with a new episode of Starkville! The guys discuss their plans for the re-launch of the show and the implementation of ABS. Then, Yankees manager Aaron Boone joins to talk about his childhood as part of the Boone family, his wide array of impersonations and his very specific skill with baseball cards.Rundown:0:00 Starkville Is Back!5:35 ABS In MLB12:05 Aaron Boone Joins the Show15:50 How the Yankees Prepared for ABS23:02 Getting Ejected29:24 Playing in New

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55:22

Pitching Rank Season with Paul Sporer

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2026/04/17

Eno is joined by Paul Sporer of The Sleeper and the Bust podcast to discuss Out of the Park Baseball and starting pitcher rankings. Then, the guys dive into the waiver wire to see what hitters may be available to pick up this weekend.Rundown:1:34 Out of the Park Baseball5:20 Starting Pitcher Rankings21:24 Deep Part of the Pool47:13 Available Bats This WeekendFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord:

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53:16

Do the Guardians Have Their Own Max Fried?

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2026/04/16

Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down a difficult night for closers Andrés Muñoz and Devin Williams in non-save appearances. The crew then reviews scouting reports for rookie pitchers before concluding with a look at what’s next for Noelvi Marte who was optioned by the Reds this week.Rundown:00:58 Andrés Muñoz's Rough Night11:45 Devin Williams Gives Up Damage in LA17:31 Pirates Rookie Bubba Chandler29:20 Red Sox Rookie Connelly Early37:17 Guardians Rookie Parker Messick44:45 Reds Demote Noelvi MarteFollow

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59:53

Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson & Kevin McGonigle...

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2026/04/15

Eno, Jed, and DVR celebrate Jackie Robinson Day as all teams around MLB honor the first player to break the color barrier. Then, the guys discuss Tigers shortstop Kevin McGonigle’s new deal, Noah Schultz’s big league debut with the White Sox, and take a closer look at the Brewers’ issues at the plate and in the bullpen.Rundown:2:35 It’s Jackie Robinson Day!17:41 Tigers SS Kevin McGonigle Signs Extension28:33 White Sox LHP Noah Schultz’s MLB Debut37:05 Jed’s A’s-Rangers Observations49:25 Batter vs

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54:11

Is Baseball Fooling Us Again This April?

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2026/04/14

Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a wild night in MLB — 37 home runs across the league. They dig into what's driving the power surge, including how much the weather is playing a role. Then it's Mason Miller's dominance, the Nats' revamped offense, and why Marlins pitchers are missing more bats than they did a year ago.Rundown:0:27 A Big Day For Homers!4:27 Are Hitters Catching Up to Pitchers?9:03 A Tough Night for Garrett Crochet16:45 Mason Miller’s Absurd K%25:35 Eric Gagne’s 200330:53 Boston’s Early

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1:02:41

Fernando Tatis Jr. is Playing Second Base?!

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2026/04/13

Eno and DVR look back on an exciting and unexpected weekend with two Padres walk-off home runs, as well as a surprising position switch with Fernando Tatis Jr. moving to second base -- for two games at least. Later, the guys welcome Owen Riley and Maxfield Lane of Down on the Farm to discuss some of their favorite underrated prospects.Rundown:1:16 Best Thing You Saw This Weekend2:57 Fernando Tatis Jr. Starts Two Games at Second Base5:45 Nick Pivetta’s Early Exit10:17 Tatsuya Imai Returns to

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1:08:01

Fantasy Friday | Weekend Waiver Preview: Plenty of...

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2026/04/11

On this Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR discuss the latest early-season injuries and what they mean for your roster decisions heading into the weekend. Then, the guys welcome Ottoneu’s Niv Shah for a conversation about the bullpen market, followed by the season's first installment of 'Taste of the Majors.'Rundown1:20 Corbin Carroll Slowed by Hip Injury2:49 Brent Rooker Leaves Game with Core Injury5:46 Parker Meadows Suffers Concussion & Fractured Arm8:32 Hunter Goodman’s Early Exit After HBP10:45

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1:07:18

How Much On-Field Information is Too Much?

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2026/04/10

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a new tool — the Pitching Pairing tool from FanGraphs Lab — as a great visualization for tunneling and a way to better understand how pitchers are attacking opposing hitters. Plus, they explore adjustments that can be made by position on the pitching rubber, which gives pitchers a way to manipulate their horizontal approach angle. Finally, they discuss a recent piece from Ben Lindbergh at The Ringer, wondering if increased on-field information for players and tactics

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1:02:44

Cubs, Astros Weathering Key Pitching Injuries & How...

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2026/04/08

Eno, DVR, and Jed break down how the Cubs plan to fill Cade Horton’s spot in the rotation after news of his season-ending torn UCL. They also discuss Astros ace Hunter Brown’s status following a Grade 2 shoulder strain, and later welcome baseball card enthusiast Sean Campbell to explore the ins and outs of the card collecting world.Rundown2:43 Cade Horton Out For The Year8:48 Hunter Brown’s Shoulder Strain17:25 Other News & Notes From Around MLB26:08 Sean Campbell’s Start In Card Collecting28:55

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1:04:27

Who is Baseball's Best Teenage Position Player of...

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2026/04/07

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville joins Eno and DVR to explore a big question in the wake of Konnor Griffin's recent promotion -- who is the baseball teenage position player in baseball history?Plus, they share huge show news -- Starkville returns and joins Rates & Barrels on Saturday, April 18th!They also discuss early reactions to ABS, and potential improvements to the system that could be implemented in the future depending on how the early-season trends play out over the course of the entire

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1:09:56

The Best Defensive Game Ever & Pocket Tortoises, It's...

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2026/04/06

Eno and DVR return from the weekend and wonder if Jo Adell's three home-run saving catches in the Angels' 1-0 win against the Mariners on Saturday night might be the best defensive game ever played. Plus, they discuss a cluster of starting pitchers on the fringes of rosters in many leagues, searching for early-season sources of stability, before taking a spin around the league after several impactful injuries piled up. Rundown0:29 Three Home-Run Robbies in One Game! Did Jo Adell Play the Best

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1:05:18

First-Week Takeaways & Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

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2026/04/03

DVR is joined by Jason Collette to discuss the evolution of pre-debut contracts and early takeaways -- including the highly-anticipated return Shane McClanahan -- and the surprising lack of stolen bases from the Rays in their first two series of the season. They also take an early look at waiver-wire targets, highlighting several starting pitchers of interest, a few relievers to consider from bullpens in turmoil, and the fast start for Jordan Walker. Rundown1:55 Commissioner’s Corner: Move Weekly

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1:00:13

Konnor Griffin Gets the Call & New Pitches That Have...

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2026/04/03

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' promotion of top prospect Konnor Griffin (whose agreement to a nine-year extension was revealed after the episode was recorded), the long-term outlook on Shane Baz, how pitchers impact a hitter's bat speed, and new pitches that have caught our eye through the first week of the season. Rundown0:26 Baseball's Top Prospect Gets the Call: Konnor Griffin to Debut on Friday3:54 Buying the Pirates? Will They Snap Seven-Year Streak of Losing Seasons?8:31 Breaking

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1:05:09

Which Hitters Should Be More Aggressive at the Plate?

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2026/04/01

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a bizarre mistake from C.B. Bucknor in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, and Jed's favorite umpire still in rotation before digging into Shohei Ohtani's first start of 2026 -- which featured significantly increased usage of his curveball -- before looking at early bat-speed risers, and breaking down a few hitters they believe could benefit from a more aggressive approach at the plate. Rundown0:48 Umpire Love: Jed’s Favorite Ump Still in Circulation2:00 The Opposite of Umpire

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1:09:43

Why Teams Give Near-MLB Prospects Guaranteed Millions

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2026/04/01

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss a pair of eight-year extensions for two yet-to-debut shortstops -- Seattle's Colt Emerson and Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt -- before looking back at Roki Sasaki's first start of 2026 and digging into why the lofty expectations around him are unlikely to fall anytime soon. Plus, Andrew Baggarly joins the show to for our (belated, blame DVR) Giants season preview. Rundown1:50 Colt Emerson Gets Eight-Year Extension from Mariners9:33 Cooper Pratt Gets Eight-Year Extension from

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