Eno and DVR discuss another round of injuries including a UCL sprain for Spencer Strider, Tommy John surgery on tap for Shane Bieber, a significant hip flexor strain for Luis Robert Jr, and a dislocated shoulder for Trevor Story. Beyond injuries, they discuss Ronel Blanco's encore and the ongoing battle in the Astros' rotation for a spot once Justin Verlander returns, and several players whose value shifted over the past week. Rundown1:31 Spencer Strider Has a UCL Sprain; Course of Action TBD6:20 Shane Bieber Will Have Tommy John Surgery14:09 How to Adjust to Losing an Ace Early17:04 Luis Robert Jr.: Grade 2 Hip Flexor Strain25:30 Gerrit Cole: Ready to Begin Throwing Program!32:11 Adjusting Draft Strategy or League Setting in the Future to Counter Multi-Year Trend of Elevated Pitching Injuries?44:25 Trevor Story's Suffers a Dislocated Shoulder48:01 Alex Kirilloff & Oliver Dunn53:22 Eno's Bargain Adds From Week 259:22 A Case for Spencer Turnbull Beyond Streaming1:04:10 Good Pickup, Bad Pickup?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss John Fisher's decision to temporarily move the A's to Sacramento for the next three years (2025-2027) while attempting to complete an eventual move to Las Vegas. Plus, they examine the teams currently facing the toughest path to winning in the next five years, before resuming their pitch deep dive series with changeups.Rundown0:54 The A's Are Making a Three-Year Stop in Sacramento9:01 Challenges In Making the A's Competitive Again17:00 The Rockies' Built-In Uphill Battle21:36 Another Rebuild Coming in Miami Under New Leadership?27:47 Loyalty to a Fault on the South Side of Chicago?34:49 Is It All On Arte Moreno in Anaheim?45:51 Pitch Deep Dive: Changeups56:35 Q&A: Changeup Feel in Games v. Bullpens, Commanding Splitters & What You Would Want for Ohtani's HR BallFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMaye-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss several injury updates, including a longer-than-expected timetable for Josh Jung's return following wrist surgery,Justin Verlander's progress to a two-start rehab assignment, Walker Buehler's rehab work, and a pair of prospects that avoided scares. Plus, Shōta Imanaga's debut against the Rockies, listener league strategy and roster rates, and several mailbag questions about Luis Gil, monitoring pitcher workloads, and Triston McKenzie's fastball velocity dropRundown2:17 Josh Jung: Lengthier Absence Than Initially Anticipated5:41 Justin Verlander: Two Rehab Starts on Tap10:38 Junior Caminero: Avoids Major Injury15:52 Norfolk & Charlotte Light Up the Scoreboard in the International League23:25 Shōta Imanaga's Debut29:10 Listener League Strategy; Notable High & Low Roster Rates39:15 Luis Gil: No Innings Limit From Yankees?45:37 How Would a Forward-Thinking Organization Handle RP to SP Shifts?55:42 Triston McKenzie's Fastball Velocity Drop in Start No. 1Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Britt Ghiroli returns to Rates & Barrels (regularly on Tuesdays, all season!) with Eno and DVR to discuss Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the start of a new chapter in Baltimore with an ownership change accompanying the organization's rise toward multi-year success. The trio then discusses the five MLB teams best position for the next five seasons. Is the Astros' window coming to a close, or will Dana Brown's front office begin to thrive in the first-year player draft? Plus, if there are a consensus three teams that belong in the group of five, which two teams are the most deserving of the remaining spots.Rundown1:40 Ronel Blanco Throws a No-Hitter8:36 Yainer Diaz's Big Night At and Behind the Plate11:44 The Next Chapter of Orioles Baseball22:21 Which Organizations Are Best Positioned for the Next Five Years?30:42 Agreement About the Dodgers, Braves & Orioles?36:52 Buying Britt's Case for the Rangers?45:01 Eno's Ideas for the Fifth Spot56:54 Getting Buy-In with New VoicesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR take a look back at the Opening Series for each team and discuss their takeaways, along with some of the surprisingly good and bad starting pitcher performances that have unfolded so far. Plus, they highlight a few other important things to monitor in the early days of the season.Rundown2:40 Where the Money Went: Jason Foley, Kevin Ginkel, Griffin Jax, Brock Stewart, Jordan Hicks & Garrett Crochet15:52 Making Sense of Starting Pitcher Debuts (Good & Bad)20:45 Keeping a Close Eye on Zac Gallen's Upcoming Starts26:51 Bailey Ober's Brutal Start Against the Royals34:17 Impressive Outings from the Red Sox's Starters38:32 What Else Matters In Small Samples?51:56 Trey Lipscomb's Opportunity to Start at Third Base in Washington55:11 Injury Updates: Eloy Jiménez, Royce Lewis, Edward Cabrera & Sean MurphyFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Eno, Trevor & DVR as they recap Opening Day and share their predictions for the 2024 MLB Season! From Garrett Crochet's excellent start to Royce Lewis' homer and early exit with an injury, they discuss some of the highest and lows from the first "full" day of the season before making several predictions for the upcoming campaign.Rundown1:03 Opening Day Takeaways18:57 Rookie of the Year Predictions30:28 Cy Young Award Predictions41:53 MVP Predictions45:14 AL Division Winners48:46 NL Division Winners52:53 World Series Matchup & WinnersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Happy Opening Day! Eno and DVR discuss Will Smith's 10-year extension with the Dodgers, good news for Jordan Romano, a tough break for Jordan Lawlar, and other news and notes as the 2024 MLB season gets underway in full. Plus, they break down a few Eno's bold predictions for the upcoming campaign, and discuss a few wrinkles from this year's Main Event of the NFBC.Rundown3:42 Will Smith Signs 10-Year Extension w/Dodgers8:26 Jordan Romano May Return Quickly From IL9:26 Jordan Lawlar Out 8-10 Weeks Following Thumb Surgery12:38 Other News & Notes (Jon Berti, Ronel Blanco, Marco Luciano)29:08 Eno's 2024 Bold Predictions ($): https://theathletic.com/535193747:12 Unique Wrinkles of the NFBC's Main EventFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29)Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss Jordan Montgomery's move to Arizona on a one-year, $25 million deal, shoulder surgery for Matt McLain, and an opportunity for Victor Scott II following a late-spring injury to Dylan Carlson. Plus, they examine a few spring stats worth caring about, and reveal their selections for The 2024 All-Oatmeal Team. (Reminder: We *Like* Oatmeal!)Rundown1:53 Jordan Montgomery to the Diamondbacks6:32 Matt McLain Undergoes Shoulder Surgery9:39 Will Victor Scott II Offer More Pop Than Similarly Speedy Outfielders?16:00 Spring Training Stats We Care About: Stolen Bases32:40 Spring Training Stats We Care About: K-BB%40:18 The 2024 All-Oatmeal TeamFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29)https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss the latest in the story involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, before catching up on a lot of other news around baseball including job battles that have been decided, late spring injuries wreaking havoc on depth charts, and the subsequent opportunities that have opened up. They wrap up the episode with a quick look at some of their most heavily-rostered players as the rest of the league approaches Opening Day on Thursday. Rundown1:37 Shohei Ohtani Speaks About Ippei Mizuhara's Gambling Debts15:20 Ezequiel Tovar Signs Extension with Rockies24:20 Injury Follow-Ups: Corey Seager, Josh Jung, Kevin Gausman & Eury Pérez30:20 Luis Gil, Jared Jones and Max Meyer Get Early-Season Opportunities38:46 Paul Sewald Heads to IL w/Oblique Strain47:03 Jackson Holliday Misses Opening Day Roster52:48 Dylan Carlson's Shoulder Injury Creating Path for Victor Scott II?56:17 J.D. Martinez's Fit with the Mets59:38 Our Most Heavily-Rostered Players for 2024Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29)https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn for their second show at Other Half Brewing to discuss a slugfest in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres series in Korea and a developing story around the swift firing of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Plus, they're joined by Mike Petriello of MLB.com to discuss several groups of tough hitters to rank, and much more before an excellent round of listener questions.Rundown0:51 A Slugfest in Game 2 Between the Dodgers-Padres; Yamamoto's Debut3:22 Continuing Struggles for Joe Musgrove6:43 Dodgers Fire Shohei Ohtani's Interpreter Amidst Illegal Gambling Allegations11:52 Mike Petriello of MLB.com Joins the Show!17:02 Tough Rankings: Aging Veterans Still Producing (Paul Goldschmidt, Salvador Perez & George Springer)22:56 Tough Rankings: Younger Players We Still Believe In (Ke'Bryan Hayes, Jeremy Peña & Andrés Giménez)34:24 Tough Rankings: Big-Side Platoon Risk (Edouard Julien, Gavin Lux, Colt Keith)44:22 Mike's Favorite Stats52:08 Listener Q&AFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Mike on Twitter: @Mike_PetrielloSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes w/Trevor May! (next live show: 3/29)https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices