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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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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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1:00:18

MLB Playoff Preview Part 2: Full Bracket Predictions

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/30

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss their full bracket predictions with growing concerns about the amount of folks on the Phillies-Mariners bandwagon (Eno, the King of Waffles, comes through again!). Beyond the playoffs, they're joined by Tim Britton to discuss the keys behind the Mets' stunning collapse, and they discuss a few managerial vacancies with changes coming in Texas, San Francisco, and Minnesota. Rundown6:54 A Lot of Phillies-Mariners Love15:16 The Inevitable Path to Chalk When Picking in the

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42:30

MLB Playoff Preview Part 1: Wild Card Round Predictions

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/29

The playoff field is set! Eno and DVR break down the four Wild Card Round matchups and make predictions for the Best-of-3 series getting underway Tuesday (full playoff predictions coming in Part 2, released Tuesday). The American League matchups will feature two division rivalries with the Yankees-Red Sox and Guardians-Tigers matchups, while the Cubs will host the Padres and the Dodgers will host the Reds, who overtook in the Mets in the final days of the regular season to secure their spot

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1:06:23

Plenty At Stake Entering the Final Weekend

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/26

Eno and DVR discuss a few injury updates ahead of the final weekend of the regular season and share a quick breakdown of the viewing guide with two divisions and Wild Card spots still up for grabs in the final days of the season. Plus, they discuss a few second-half surprises among hitters, before Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah drops by with the final Taste of the Majors review of the 2025 season, and a few thoughts on how to manage endgame ottoneu pickups.Rundown1:41 Kyle Tucker Returns on

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1:01:25

Guardians keep rolling & the Mariners Clinch the AL West

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/25

Eno & Trevor grab the wheel as DVR is out today and there is a lot to talk about with all the crazy races coming down to the wire in the last few days of the regular season. They talk about the Guardians taking over 1st place, Tong struggles vs the Cubs, the NL Wild Card, Mariners clinching the AL West, who is the AL MVP and what is going on with the Mets' starting pitching.Rundown1:01- Recapping Guardians-Tigers Game 28:51- Crochet dominates Blue Jays16:45- Tong struggles vs Cubs21:28- NL Wild

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59:02

The Challenge System is coming & We Believe in...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/24

DVR is off today, so Eno is joined by Jed Lowrie to talk about everything baseball. They break down the challenge system coming to MLB, some news you should know, an update on the big races still going on, managerial impact on beating run differential and what is going on with Riley Greene.Rundown:46- Challenge system is coming to MLB15:10- Patrick Zapulski is the new Rays owner18:50- Astros sinking, fell all the way out, for now24:54- Santander activated & Manoah DFA'd in Toronto26:15- AL East

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44:05

Blue Jays & Padres Playoff talk with Mitch Bannon &...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/23

DVR is off today, so Eno goes solo with a few guests along the way. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Mitch Bannon joins Eno first to talk about crazy season for the Jays. He breaks down the play for the bullpen and starting rotation for the Playoffs, he gives an update on Bo Bichette and if Anthony Santander could have an impact for the Jays. Next, The Athletic's Padres writer Dennis Lin joins Eno. He talks about the Padres clinching a Playoff berth last night, the plan for the starting rotation

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1:12:23

The Late Playoff Chaos Scenarios Are Coming Through!

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/22

Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were

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1:01:59

All Eyes on Ohio, Kershaw Announces Retirement & Post...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/19

Eno and DVR discuss Hunter Greene's timely completely game shutout against the Cubs as the Reds attempt to hang around in the battle for an NL Wild Card, Clayton Kershaw's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Guardians' long road back toward finding an AL Wild Card, and the late-season surge from Sandy Alcantara. Plus, they discuss Eury Pérez's sharp home/road splits, Trevor Story's great year for the Red Sox, and a few weekend waiver-wire considerations for the final

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1:02:34

A Weekend Battle for Control of the AL West, the...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/18

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Astros' early-week sweep of the Rangers, setting up a critical weekend series with the Mariners for control of the AL West, perception of the Cubs in September as they secured their playoff berth Wednesday despite a late IL stint from Kyle Tucker. Plus, they take a look at the struggles of Tanner Scott, the rebound from Trevor Rogers, and a potential fit for the Orioles' GM vacancy as they aim to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 campaign.Rundown1:06 Zombies vs

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1:08:44

The Triumphant Return of Tungsten Arm O'Doyle

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/17

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Shohei Ohtani's latest absurd feat in a game that his team somehow lost -- five no-hit innings, and his 50th home run of the season --and injury updates on Yordan Alvarez, Trevor Megill and Willson Contreras. Plus, they take another look at the NL playoff picture, where the D-backs have entered the chat and are causing problems for the Giants, very early takeaways from Bryce Eldridge's debut, and the long-term swing-and-miss expectations for James Wood.Rundown1:15 Shohei

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1:04:27

The Phillies Clinch the NL East & Yordan Alvarez Is...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/16

Eno and DVR are joined by Matt Gelb to discuss the Phillies on the heels of their NL East-clinching win over the Dodgers on Monday night. Plus, they dig into the impressive debut of Trey Yesavage and a mailbag question about batter vs. pitcher splits being a regular part of in-broadcast conversation. Finally, Chandler Rome returns to discuss the injury woes that have plagued that Astros throughout the season.Rundown3:33 The Importance of Cristopher Sánchez8:55 What Are the Phillies Sorting Out in

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45:12

All-In for the Playoff Push!

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/15

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball including the day-to-day injury for Tarik Skubal, Jose Altuve's foot, two prospect promotions -- Bryce Eldridge for the Giants and Trey Yesavage for the Blue Jays -- and updates on Kyle Tucker and Cole Ragans as the final fortnight of the MLB regular season begins.Rundown0:58 Tarik Skubal: Could Make Next Schedule Start Despite Side Injury3:15 Jose Altuve: Slowed by Foot Injury; Huge Series w/Rangers on Tap9:41 Bryce Eldridge: Joins the Giants18:49 Trey

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1:08:39

An Anthony Volpe Explanation & Weekend Waiver Preview

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/12

Eno and DVR discuss the revealing that Anthony Volpe has been playing through a torn labrum in his shoulder for most of the 2025 season, and multiple allegations of misconduct toward women around the Tigers' organization as reported by Britt Ghiroli and Alex Andrejev of The Athletic.Plus, they address mailbag questions about the Rays' expected return to the Trop and the availability of mental health resources for MLB players, before exploring a few intriguing names on the waiver wire this weekend,

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48:18

Bullpen Boosts, Springer's Resurgence & A New...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/11

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another injury for the Astros with Luis Garcia's return to the injured list, a bullpen role down the stretch for Chase Burns in Cincinnati and the possibility of a similar approach with Roki Sasaki from the Dodgers. Plus, they consider how they might pitch to George Springer, who continues to have a resurgence in his age-35 campaign, and they look at the Framing Leaderboard against hitters.Rundown3:11 Luis Garcia Returns to the IL with Elbow Injury5:58 Chase Burns

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1:07:16

Is It a Career Year, or a New Level?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/09

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss Tyler Glasnow's excellent outing Monday after a recent scratch due to back tightness, and the waning importance of the regular season for a team that is built to win the World Series. Plus, they examine several hitters having career years in hopes of determining which seasons are peaks, and which are the beginning of a new, sustainable level.Rundown1:20 Tyler Glasnow's Back Appears to be Fine5:00 A Nice Outing for Chase Dollander; The Usual 'Coors' Problem12:14 Downside of

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1:00:04

Trea Turner's MVP-Caliber Campaign & Tight Playoff...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/08

Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observations.Rundown5:00 Trea Turner: Slowed by Hamstring Strain (Grade 1, placed on IL after episode was recorded)11:10 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Back Spasms; Cole Ragans'

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1:01:20

The Mariners Are OK, Right?

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/05

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss the Yankees' top-to-bottom power output and Jazz Chisholm's past calendar year (30-30 club!) as he deals with a pair of knee contusions down the stretch. Plus, they dig into the Mariners' hold on the final Wild Card spot in the American League, despite a recent 6-14 stretch in their last 20 games. Do the park factors in at T-Mobile Park lead us to miscalculate the true talent in Seattle? They also discuss the Padres' lack of power in 2025 -- which was at least partially

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1:01:28

Rookies of Impact: September & Beyond

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/04

Eno and Trevor discuss some of the big news you might have missed, Trevor's boxes being used by Cade Povich, Trevor's take on the Valdez-Salazer cross up, the importance of rookies during September and the Playoffs and what to make of the Mets rotation after they called up 3 of their top prospects.Rundown1:05- Spencer Arrighetti to the IL6:52- Sung-Mun Song wants to be posted19:18- Trevor Rogers turnaround in 202527:38- Cade Povich uses Trevor’s boxes35:42- Trevor’s Take on the Framer-Salazar cross

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55:40

Frustration All Around & What We're Watching Beyond...

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball ·

2025/09/03

Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike Hazen and company, what they're watching beyond the playoff races in September, and bullpen fatigue considerations during the final month.Rundown1:08

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