Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball Weekend Roster Decisions & Waiver Wire Considerations
Jun 6, 2025
Niv Shah, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and founder of Autonu, joins the conversation to share his unique take on baseball and culinary delights. The hosts delve into the weekend waiver wire with insights on player performances like Royce Lewis and Jorge Polanco. They explore Eury Pérez's anticipated return and the fantasy implications of recent injuries. Niv humorously critiques hot dog styles, contrasting Chicago and San Francisco offerings, while highlighting his ballpark food adventures. It’s a blend of baseball strategy and tasty treats!
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Royce Lewis's Chase Rate Insight
- Royce Lewis's early season struggles are linked to chasing too many pitches.
- His rolling chase rate decrease now signals he's improving and might soon perform better.
Waiver Wire Decision Tips
- Pick Matt McClain over Christian Campbell during their slumps because McClain has demonstrated ups and downs before.
- Also prefer Doyle over Garcia due to youth and stealing potential when making waiver wire decisions.
Parker Meadows Pickup Advice
- Parker Meadows is a must pickup at 40% ownership given his comps that include high average and balanced power-speed players.
- His comp group features standout players mostly rostered at 80% or above.