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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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All Episodes

1:15:48

Team Previews: Red Sox, Tigers & Twins

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/27

DVR continues the Team Preview series with a lot of help from the newsroom -- Jen McCaffrey joins to break down the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen drops by to discuss the Tigers, and Aaron Gleeman helps untangle the Twins' puzzling offseason.Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown0:35 Boston Red Sox Team Preview24:10 Detroit Tigers Team Preview46:28 Minnesota Twins Team PreviewFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Jen on

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1:08:55

Scherzer Re-Ups with Jays & Spring Training Trends to...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/27

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're watching this spring -- including shifts in pitch mix for the Nats, aggression on the basepaths, and the development of several young players. Plus, Trevor breaks down the typical spring training day for a big-league veteran.Rundown0:39 Max Scherzer Re-Signs with the Blue Jays8:13 Other News & Notes: Merrill Kelly (Back) & Brandon Woodruff13:03

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1:14:09

The Expected Impact of ABS | Rays, Cardinals Team...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/25

Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the changed to the strike zone. Plus, they resume the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rays, where ongoing competition for playing is unfolding at several positions, and the Cardinals, who have opened up a lot of opportunities for younger players by trading away several veterans in their rebuilding effort this winter. Check out the current win

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1:19:00

Rebound Hitters & Astros Preview w/Chandler Rome

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/24

Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff -- before previewing the Houston Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. They also discuss a few rebound hitters with discounted draft-day prices this winter, before digging into DVR's unusual build in Monday night's Mixed LABR draft. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here:

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1:26:45

Spring Games Begin! | Team Previews: Yankees, A's &...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/24

Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here:

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1:43:38

Catching Up on News & Team Previews: Cubs, Reds & Padres

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/20

Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director role for the MLBPA, before continuing the Team Preview series! Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans drops by to break down the Reds, and Dennis Lin is here to talk about the Padres. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown1:16 Listener Leagues in

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1:08:23

Team Previews: Mariners, Pirates & Marlins

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/20

Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who have added a lot of much-needed pop to their lineup this winter, and the Marlins, who have a wide-range of options vying for regular run in their position player core as they continue their rebuilding effort. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown1:13 Seattle Mariners Team

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1:21:40

Team Previews: Rangers, Nationals & White Sox

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/18

Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a potentially dangerous team in the AL West, the Nats, entering Year 1 with a new group in the front office at the helm, and the White Sox, who should be slightly improved as their rebuilding effort continues. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown3:46 Texas Rangers Team Preview24:52

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1:21:44

Tony Clark to Resign | Team Previews: Orioles,...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/18

Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA,an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies.Read The Athletic’s coverage of Tony Clark’s expected resignation ($):https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7052142Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here:

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1:15:41

Zac Gallen Stays in Arizona | Team Previews: D-backs,...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/16

Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here:

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1:05:17

The Fall of Nick Castellanos in Philly & Mailbag Madness

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/13

Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRead Matt Gelb's

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59:34

New Pitch Watch & Chasing Shapes

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/12

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules:

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59:32

Early Spring Injuries, Another Brewers-Red Sox Trade...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/11

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game.2026 Listener

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1:14:29

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 4

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/10

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLCheck out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan

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1:16:47

2026 Relief Pitcher Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/09

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRundown5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan

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1:13:07

Framber Valdez to the Tigers & A Look Inside...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/06

Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep.Rundown2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with

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1:33:50

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 3

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/05

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 175 and 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown0:59 ADP Tier 4b -- Tanner Bibee, Trevor Rogers, Edward Cabrera & Shota Imanaga19:43 ADP Tier 4b continued — Shane Baz, Shane Bieber & Aaron Nola31:15 ADP Tier 5a -- Carlos

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1:32:44

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/05

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 100 and 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown0:58 ADP Tier 3a -- Spencer Strider, Chase Burns, Tyler Glasnow, Brandon Woodruff16:53 ADP Tier 3a continued -- Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman & Emmet Sheehan28:37 ADP Tier 3b -- Nick

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1:35:55

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 1

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/04

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and begin 'Pitcher Week' with the first installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers being selected in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts.Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown1:57 ADP Tier 1a -- Tarik Skubal, Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, Cristopher Sánchez & Yoshinobu Yamamoto25:52 ADP Tier 1b -- Chris Sale, Logan Gilbert, Hunter Brown,

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1:23:32

2026 Ohtani, UT-Only & Outfield Preview, Part 4

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/02/02

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with UT & UT-only players — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Lucky enough to land the first pick in your draft? Shohei Ohtani remains the logical choice from that spot in nearly all formats. This episode is the fourth part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted after Pick

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