Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and Jed discuss Bubba Chandler finally getting called up, if Judge and Boone are on the same page about his injury, what is going on with Ketal Marte and the team, what is the current state of the Orioles and what to expect from some of the young guys they just called up.Rundown2:50- Bubba Chandler finally gets called up7:15- Are Judge & Boone on the same page?11:35- deGrom next start to be skipped cause of fatigue16:35- Ketal Marte getting shade in Arizona or a misunderstanding?22:10- Jed's experience in players only meetings32:12- The current State of the Orioles37:45- Samuel Basallo could be the real deal47:00- What to expect from Dylan BeaversFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, the almost certain impact of injuries on the summer struggles of Kyle Tucker, and Jordan Westburg's steady skills around trips to the IL in his second full season with the Orioles.Plus, Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the Mets' recent woes, the questions the team will try to answer between now and October, another injury hurdle for Francisco Alvarez, and the future of Pete Alonso with the organization.Rundown1:03 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dealing w/Hamstring Injury5:45 Kyle Tucker: Getting Days Off Due to Slump14:07 Jordan Westburg: Left Early w/Right Ankle Discomfort18:07 Tim Britton Joins the Show!23:18 Struggles of the Current Mets Starters30:09 Francisco Alvarez to the IL with Right Thumb Injury36:17 Solving the Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio Problem40:07 Re-Assessing Pete Alonso's Free-Agent Market46:00 Are the Mets Still Playoff-Bound in 2025?47:47 Parker Messick Gets the Call51:43 Colson Montgomery's Early Exit, Long-Term OutlookFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Tim on Bluesky: @timbritton.bsky.social‬e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Tim BrittonProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a serious health situation for Zack Wheeler, who had surgery to address a blood clot near his right shoulder. Plus, the wear-and-tear injuries pick up as the calendar reaches the second-half of August as Jackson Merrill is dealing with an ankle issue, Max Muncy returns to the IL, and Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with an oblique injury.Rundown2:32 A Scary Health Situation for Zack Wheeler3:56 Samuel Basallo Gets the Call6:41 Jackson Merrill: Slowed by Ankle Injury10:28 Max Muncy Goes Back to the IL w/Oblique Injury13:46 Kyle Stowers & Added Risk for High-End Bat Speed?19:17 Cade Horton and Future Strikeout Rate Growth30:58 What's Going On with Second-Half Kyle Manzardo?36:54 Where the Money Went: Nolan McLean's Debut, Braxton Ashcraft Stretches Out & A Change for Brandon Young55:37 Jonah Tong's Triple-A Debut & Other News & NotesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tough Starting Pitcher Rankings for the Rest of 2025Eno and DVR wish FanGraphs a Happy 20th Birthday and discuss several tough rankings from Eno's final list for the 2025 season including Logan Webb, Dylan Cease, Shohei Ohtani, and Chase Burns, along with the surprising lefties -- Andrew Abbott, Jacob Lopez, and Trevor Rogers -- as the stretch run approaches. They also look at a few intriguing names on the waiver this weekend including the recently-promoted Owen Caissie, and Nolan McLean ahead of his MLB debut against the Mariners on Saturday.Plus, Niv Shah joins the show to discuss late-season ottoneu strategy with players unlikely to be kept and how to approach trading with loans versus dropping a player in hopes of a cascading effect that puts other interesting players onto waivers, and our Senior Hot Correspondent ranks the eight Taste of the Majors hot dogs from the season so far($) Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6549810Rundown4:12 Updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Pablo López & Michael King10:30 Padres-Dodgers & Great Weekend Series On Tap21:09 Logan Webb: A Tough Rank Up Top?25:22 Dylan Cease's Rebound & Cade Horton's Surge31:50 Shohei Ohtani's Workload Increasing to Win Eligibility Levels35:55 Chase Burns' Late-Season Limitations40:40 Owen Caissie's Promotion & Playing Time Outlook43:49 Nolan McLean Headed to the Mets' Rotation48:18 Forrest Whitley is Pitching Well at Triple-A53:07 LODEM Kings as Tough Rankings Too55:02 Talking Keeper Trade/Drop Strategy w/Niv Shah1:09:27 Taste of the Majors: Power Rankings in Mid-AugustFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the battle atop the AL West before examining the Phillies' case for the 'Best Team in Baseball' crown thanks to excellent starting pitching at the continued improvement of Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber putting up career-best numbers in his age-32 season. Plus, they look at four intriguing starting pitchers getting a late-season opportunity.Rundown1:12 A Look at the AL West as Josh Hader Gets a Second Opinion & Yordan Alvarez Inches Toward a Return7:01 Dylan Crews is Back; Nathaniel Lowe DFA'd by the Nationals11:38 The Phillies' Case for 'Best Team in Baseball'16:43 Cristopher Sánchez's Rise to Ace-Level Performance29:59 Kyle Schwarber's Career-Year at Age-32 (How I'd Pitch This Guy)40:18 Injuries Keeping the Gap Between Teams Around the League Smaller?50:14 Nerding Out: Four Starting Pitchers We're Intrigued ByFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Red Sox's 'quiet' ascent to the second-place spot in the AL East on the strength of a lineup that is tied for fifth in wOBA and wonder if the pitching is deep enough to make the team dangerous if they reach the playoffs. Plus, they discuss how players change over the course of the season, and a round of injury news items including a follow-up on Astros closer Josh Hader. Rundown1:05 Assessing the Red Sox in mid-August9:15 Is the Current Success of the Pitching Staff Successful?12:53 An Improving Bullpen, Not Without Questions15:55 Dustin May & The Importance of Fastball Mix23:09 How Do They Stack Up Against the Blue Jays?30:13 How Players Change Over the Course of the Season?40:05 How Does Velocity Hold Up When Fatigue Sets In?45:18 'First-Half' and 'Second-Half' Players53:18 Other News & Notes: Adolis García, Félix Bautista, Zach Eflin & Miguel Vargas1:00:43 The A's Young Pitching is Intriguing, Will It Work in Sacramento?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Astros' bullpen as Josh Hader is slowed by a shoulder injury, the return of Cristian Javier to the rotation, plus on the first installment of 'The Checklist', they discuss the seasons of Ben Rice, Bo Bichette and Geraldo Perdomo.Cody Stavenhagen joins the program to discuss the Tigers, whose underwhelming additions at the Trade Deadline may come into question without a deep run in October.Rundown1:05 Josh Hader: Sent for Imaging Due to Shoulder Soreness4:54 Cristian Javier: Shows New Sinker in Return to Rotation10:08 Shane McClanahan: Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery13:57 Ben Rice: Increasing Time Behind the Plate23:31 Bo Bichette: Buying the 2025 Rebound?27:08 Geraldo Perdomo: A Top-25 Hitter in 202530:42 Cody Stavenhagen Joins the Show to Talk Tigers!35:16 Understanding Riley Greene's Mid-Summer Slump40:42 A Deeper Lineup for This Year's Tigers?45:21 An Underwhelming Trade Deadline55:45 The Lack of Consistency with the Bats Despite a Higher Floor1:02:06 A Very Strong System Capable of Bringing Long-Term SuccessFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Cody on Bluesky: @codystavenhagen.bsky.social‬e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Cody StavenhagenProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming return of Hunter Greene for a critical juncture in the schedule, and if the Reds might have found an undervalued group of pitchers despite the tendencies of Great American Ball Park. Plus, they look at James Wood's recent slump and the potential impact on his 2026 value, Jo Adell's career-year, and the bloated ratios of Griffin Jax despite great underlying numbers before recapping where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.Rundown1:31 Hunter Greene: Expected to Return on Wednesday11:05 Michael King: A Two-Inning Outing in Weekend Return13:07 Chris Sale: Rehab Start Coming Tuesday; Hurston Waldrep Changes17:27 James Wood’s Recent Slump, 2026 Outlook26:01 A Decision to Pinch-Hit for PCA Against JoJo Romero31:53 Expecting Regression from Jeremy Peña After Career-Year?34:18 Time to Believe in Jo Adell, Now and Forever?37:56 Making Sense of Griffin Jax’s 2025 Struggles43:24 Where the Money Went: Luis Gil, Cade Cavalli, and Jakob Marsee’s Speed CeilingFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Niv Shah, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent and a familiar voice discussing ballpark cuisine, brings a delicious twist to the conversation. The chat covers Josh Naylor's surprising speed boost that catapulted him into the top ranks, while Cade Cavalli's improved performance post-surgery creates excitement for Nationals fans. Niv shares insights on the intriguing rise of Jakob Marsee, and speculates on Warming Bernabel's potential at Coors Field, blending baseball analytics with fun food commentary.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss history on tap this weekend when Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game, the return of Michael King (and potential adjustments for JP Sears in the Padres' organization), the ways in which hitters can make life difficult on opposing pitchers, the struggles of relievers in new roles and on new clubs since the Trade Deadline, and Eno's attempt to sort out which team has the best bullpen in baseball.Rundown0:51 Jen Pawol: First Woman to Umpire in MLB Regular Season2:30 Michael King: Returning Saturday; Potential Adjustments for JP Sears7:57 Gavin Williams: Takes No-Hit Bid Into the Ninth Inning on Wednesday10:32 Which Division Is the Toughest on Pitchers in 2025?17:10 What Makes a Pitcher's Job More Difficult?26:08 WAR Surfing in Evaluating Pitchers (and Cy Young Award candidates)31:06 Making Sense of Reliever Struggles Since the Trade Deadline38:17 Chase Rates Jump in the Ninth Inning?!43:28 Eno's Look at the Best Bullpens in Baseball53:34 Devin Williams' Chase Contact Rate Spike (Q from Bitcloud)1:01:48 George Kirby v. Joe Ryan in Long-Term Situations (Q from Sierra Six)1:08:47 Shane Baz's Slider Changes (Q from Thiago Splitchange)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.