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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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46:24

A Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homer and a Four-Run Fourth...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/29

Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series (Trey Yesavage vs. Blake Snell).Rundown1:18 Shane Bieber's Effective Outing in Game 4 & How the Jays Cashed In on Two Mistakes From Ohtani8:18 Are

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42:49

A World Series Instant Classic: Freddie Freeman's...

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2025/10/28

Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come prior to the next possible off-day in the series.Rundown1:00 What Do You Remember About Max Scherzer & Tyler Glasnow's Roles in Game 3?5:14 Bo

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56:06

The Dodgers and Blue Jays Head to L.A. Tied Up at 1-1

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2025/10/27

Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Game 1, and another possible instance of 'He's Dealing" paired with a low pitch count keeping Kevin Gausman on the mound into the seventh inning of Game 2

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1:11:22

Bo Bichette is Back! World Series Updates with Fabian...

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2025/10/24

Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 1. They also discuss the narratives they want to dispel about this matchup, and a few non-World Series stories including new managers for

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1:13:04

World Series Preview: Key Matchups & X-Factors

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/23

Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions. Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown. Rundown0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers

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38:44

George Springer's Massive Homer Sends the Blue Jays...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/21

Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.)They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance.Rundown1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's

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1:04:45

Blue Jays-Mariners Head to Game 7, Shohei Ohtani...

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2025/10/20

Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plus, they dig into the Dodgers' sweep of the Brewers with Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable three-homer game at the plate on top of a 10-strikeout, two-hit

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1:05:56

Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock & The Dodgers Go Up...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/17

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's vintage performance in Game 4 of the ALCS that featured a big adjustment to keep the Mariners' bats off balance. Plus, they discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 win over the Brewers in the NLCS, featuring great pitching from Tyler Glasnow and Jacob Misiorowski, the ongoing question of longer-term fatigue versus frequent looks against a reliever reducing effectiveness in October, and a few non-playoff stories including the Rockies' search for a new head of baseball

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53:30

Bieber and the Blue Jays' Bats Come Through in Game 3

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/16

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow in Game 3, and a few non-playoff news items including Alex Bregman's plan to opt-out, labrum surgery for Anthony Volpe, an extension for A.J. Hinch and

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59:34

The Dodgers' Aces Are Dealing, Both LCS Matchups at 2-0

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/15

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game

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58:10

Blake Snell's Gem, the Mariners Take a 2-0 ALCS Lead...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/14

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in Toronto as the ALCS heads to Seattle with the M's holding a 2-0 lead. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic stops by to discuss the Yankees' offseason plans after

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1:15:35

It's LCS Time! Mariners-Jays Underway,...

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2025/10/13

Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series despite an excellent (and healthy) Dodgers rotation. Plus, Sahadev Sharma drops by to discuss the Cubs' second-half offensive slide and a big winter ahead

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52:23

The Dodgers Advance to the NLCS & Brewers-Cubs Heads...

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2025/10/10

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5. How will each team alter their pitching plans from Game 2, when bullpens were heavily involved on both sides?Rundown0:54 Dodgers

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56:34

The Jays Advance to the ALCS & Three Teams Avoid...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/09

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers in third and fourth appearances of a series, and if top-end velocity is handled more capably by hitters in October.Rundown1:11 The Blue Jays Eliminate the

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54:29

Logan Gilbert's Alter Ego & Four Elimination Games On...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/08

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a script for the Phillies to claw their way back into the NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, and a playoff installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.Rundown1:15 Logan

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52:50

The Dodgers & Brewers Open Up 2-0 NLDS Leads

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/07

Eno and DVR discuss Game 2 fallout from both NLDS series, where the Dodgers turned an excellent start from Blake Snell and a four-run seventh inning into a 4-3 win to take a 2-0 series lead. They also wonder why the Phillies stuck with their plan to bunt trailing by one with the game-tying run at second base in the ninth inning (and no outs!) and look at the Dodgers' effective use of the Wheel Play. Plus, they discuss the Brewers' three-homer barrage in Milwaukee, a three-inning relief appearance

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45:02

A Huge Weekend for the Jays as the Division Series...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/06

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of Division Series matchups as the Dodgers took Game 1 from the Phillies, and the Brewers' offense erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first in Milwaukee en route to a Game 1 win over the Cubs. Plus, they discuss the Blue Jays' 2-0 lead of the Yankees on the strength of two impressive days from their bats, and an excellent start from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2, and the Mariners-Tigers series that is tied at 1-1, with plenty of early plot

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1:12:11

Division Round Matchups Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/03

Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups.Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between the Phillies and Dodgers, before Eno and DVR examine three other intriguing Division Series matchups with Brewers-Cubs, Blue Jays-Yankees, and

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51:07

A Trio of Elimination Games & Roki Sasaki is Right on...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/02

Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to the three-game Wild Card Round max, Roki Sasaki landing in the Dodgers' bullpen at the exact right time, and the curious pitching plan employed by the

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41:59

Impressive Aces & Second-Guessing in the Bronx

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/10/01

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 season, and the Dodgers' eruption against Reds ace Hunter Greene.Rundown0:57 Tarik Skubal Dominates; The Case for Backing Up the Brinks Truck4:15 Chase

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