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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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1:22:54

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 3

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/30

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the third part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted after Pick 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three

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1:07:01

A José Ramírez Extension & Taking Shots at the...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/29

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White Sox, how zone contact rates can be misleading for hitters, and a few moves they would like to see as the

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1:00:19

Prospect Talk with Keith Law

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/28

Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season. Keith's Top 100 Prospects ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers

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1:23:14

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 2

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/27

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield— digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the second part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted between Picks 100-200 overall of recent NFBC drafts.We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and

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1:27:26

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 1

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/26

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is one part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts.We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky

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1:12:38

MacKenzie Gore & Freddy Peralta Trades & the Yankees...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/23

Eno and DVR discuss this week's trades -- a six-player swap that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers and a four-player deal between the Brewers and Mets that sent Freddy Peralta to New York -- and the Yankees' decision to sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5M deal this week.We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown2:07 MacKenzie Gore

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1:29:05

2026 First Base Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/22

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at first base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26)Rundown1:14 ADP Tier 1 -- Vladimir Guerrero Jr., Nick Kurtz & Pete

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1:09:23

Robert & Bichette Are Mets, Carlos Beltrán & Andruw...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/21

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Mets' recent flurry of activity including a trade for Luis Robert Jr., and the addition of Bo Bichette on a three-year deal with the plan to move him to third base. Plus, they discuss Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones' election into the Baseball Hall of Fame, why the competitive edge of pitch modeling has waned over time, and the adjustments of Geraldo Perdomo in his 2025 breakout at the plate. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this

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1:24:38

2026 Catcher Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/20

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at catcher -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season -- and wonder what comes next for Cal Raleigh following one of the best yearly performances in baseball history. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You

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1:17:18

2026 Second Base Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/16

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at second base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season.Rundown1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ketel Marte10:40 ADP Tier 2 -- Brice Turang16:56 ADP Tier 3 -- Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday & Luke Keaschall33:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Ozzie Albies, Brandon Lowe, Xavier Edwards & Bryson Stott47:20 ADP Tier 5 -- Matt

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39:19

Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers & A Three-Team Trade!

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/16

In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster. Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix

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1:08:51

Ranger Suárez to the Red Sox, Ryan Weathers to the...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2026/01/15

Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the first installment of 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2026.Rundown1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox7:31

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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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