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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.

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1:32:14

2026 Third Base Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/14

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at third base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.Rundown3:39 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Junior Caminero & Manny Machado15:58 ADP Tier 2 -- Austin Riley & Maikel Garcia22:31 ADP Tier 3 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman, Jordan Westburg & Noelvi Marte36:54 ADP Tier 4 -- Matt Chapman, Addison Barger, Royce Lewis, Isaac

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1:22:46

2026 Shortstop Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/13

Eno and DVR begin their 2026 position preview series at shortstop -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.Rundown1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, Trea Turner & Zach Neto18:26 ADP Tier 2 -- CJ Abrams, Mookie Betts, Geraldo Perdomo & Jeremy Peña36:57 ADP Tier 3 -- Trevor Story, Bo Bichette, Corey Seager, Willy Adames & Dansby

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56:08

Alex Bregman Lands with the Cubs

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/12

Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026.They also discuss a previously unreported shoulder injury that slowed Gunnar Henderson's production in 2025 differences between projections

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1:20:48

The Marlins' Side of the Edward Cabrera Deal &...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/09

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1:11:07

We Love Stats, But What Are We Missing?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/07

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss ongoing RSN trouble the likely impact on several teams this winter before looking at a few things that the stats we love might be missing. They also discuss a report from Patrick Mooney that the Cubs are nearing a deal for Edward Cabrera. Plus, they examine a few mailbag questions including the difficulty of maintaining a change in swing tilt, and what hitters with high in-zone contact rates and low outside-the-zone contact rates, inspired by the small-sample results from

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1:01:27

Tatsuya Imai to Houston, Kazuma Okamoto to Toronto &...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/05

Eno and DVR return for their first show of 2026 to discuss Tatsuya Imai's fit in Houston, Kazuma Okamoto's move to the Blue Jays, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, late-inning options for the Angels, and a few resolutions for the year ahead.Rundown2:39 Tatsuya Imai: Signs with Astros (Three-Year Deal, Two Opt-Outs)10:24 A Light Group of Starting Pitchers in Pick 200-300 Range18:39 Kazuma Okamoto: Lands in Toronto26:33 Tyler Mahle: Inks One-Year Deal with Giants34:13 Kirby Yates Joins the Halos' Bullpen;

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1:05:09

The A’s Growing Core & A Few Favorite Baseball Things...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/29

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss a few late December moves including another extension for an A's position player with Tyler Soderstrom agreeing to a long-term deal, Ryan O'Hearn's new pact with the Pirates, Pete Fairbanks' move to Miami, and a few of their (and your) favorite moments and stories from the 2025 season.Rundown2:55 Tyler Soderstrom Signs Seven-Year, $86M Extension with A's6:57 How Good is the A's Position Player Core?17:40 Ryan O’Hearn to the Pirates23:32 Has Pittsburgh Done Enough to Enter

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1:16:14

The Padres Stay Busy, Willson Contreras Heads to...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/23

Eno and DVR catch up on a busy half-week of moves including Michael King's return to the Padres, a trade that sent Willson Contreras to the Red Sox, a three-team swap involving the Pirates, Rays, and Astros, Shane Baz to the O's in a five-player trade, and Munetaka Murakami's somewhat surprising two-year deal with the White Sox. Rundown3:48 Michael King: Re-Ups With Padres; Complicated Deal w/Two Opt-Outs6:55 Sung-mun Song: Gets Three-Year Deal with Padres13:14 Fantasy Implications of Song's Arrival

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52:49

Are the Diamondbacks Serious About Alex Bregman?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/17

Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-holdRundown1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Bregman Amidst Ketel Marte Trade Rumors11:04 Luke Weaver Nearing Two-Year Deal w/Mets13:19 Ha-Seong Kim:

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1:09:57

Post Winter Meetings Moves & MLB's Plan to Regulate...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/16

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal.Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech

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1:10:53

Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/10

Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show.Rundown1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show57:57 Other Moves, Rumors

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56:44

Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/09

Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry.Rundown1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension12:28 The

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57:00

Winter Meetings Day 1 Recap

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/09

Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! As Day 1 comes to close, they discuss Jeff Kent's election to the Baseball Hall of Fame, and whether time will help the cases of Barry Bonds and Roger Clemens. Plus, they discuss the Rockies' decision to hire Josh Byrnes as their new GM, Nationals President of Baseball Operations Paul Toboni putting his stamp on the team's rebuild, and other rumblings and rumors. Rundown1:08 Jeff Kent is Headed to Cooperstown15:19 Josh Byrnes is Named

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1:08:25

Devin Williams Heads to the Mets & Pre-Winter...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/05

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples.Rundown3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence17:10 Emilio Pagán

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1:15:18

The Nimmo-Semien Swap, Sonny Gray to Boston & Dylan...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/12/01

Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley.Rundown4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a

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1:15:39

Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/11/24

Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?  Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the

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1:06:18

Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels, Four Accepted...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/11/19

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pirates can make a splash this winter, and a few potential bargain bats available in free agency. Rundown1:38 Grayson Rodriguez Traded to the Angels for

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1:18:42

Josh Naylor Stays in Seattle and More Hardware for...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/11/17

Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some excitement for the expected return of Cody Ponce after an impressive stint in the KBO.Rundown2:21 Josh Naylor: Stays in Seattle with Five-Year Deal13:07 A Quick

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1:08:57

Free Agent Rankings: Closers, Mid-Tier Targets and...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/11/14

Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense?Rundown1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers?16:04 'Would You Rather?' (FA Target Preferences): Michael King, Brandon Woodruff and Shota Imanaga28:00 The Case for Josh Naylor32:17 Gleyber Torres' Unusual Power Drop

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1:22:33

What We Learned From the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/11/13

Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that range for 2026 including Nolan McLean, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Chase Burns, and Trey Yesavage. Plus, they wonder if spring injury news should

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