Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's bid to work with slightly less velocity in an effort to stay healthy in 2025, two pitching injuries that popped up in Rangers camp, Brandon Woodruff's steps toward a return to the Brewers' rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pursuit of a $500 million payday. Plus, Eno checks in from Mariners camp in Peoria before John Fogerty crashes our party over the PA system.Rundown2:08 Jacob deGrom: Attempting to Dial Back Velocity to Preserve Health?(Jeff Passan's story at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44195572/)11:23 Brandon Woodruff Progressing in Rehab; Spring Debut Sunday15:08 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Seeking $500M Deal27:29 Rob Manfred & Several Owners Pressuring Stu Sternberg to Sell the Rays31:34 Eno in Peoria at Mariners Camp43:15 Mailbag Q: Unique League FormatsFollow 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.

Eno and DVR share a follow-up confirming that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and discuss Francisco Alvarez's hamate injury, another delay for Rafael Devers' spring debut amidst a round of updates from Red Sox camp, before examining some of this spring's biggest bat speed risers.Rundown3:52 Gerrit Cole: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery6:46 Francisco Alvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks with Hamate Fracture10:45 Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back; More Red Sox Updates18:49 Follow-Ups: Jurickson Profar, Daulton Varsho, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May25:13 Spring Bat Speed Risers42:59 Eno in Surprise at Rangers Camp55:46 Let Billy Cook, A Personal StoryFollow 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.

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions. Rundown2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps53:35 In-Season Viewing HabitsFollow 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.

Eno and DVR discuss Lawrence Butler's seven-year extension with the A's, and a few potential comps for him as he approaches his peak. Plus, they share a few lessons learned from The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, where waiting too long to address the middle-infield spots may prove costly, and answer a few draft-related mailbag questions.Rundown2:19 Lawrence Butler's Seven-Year Extension with the A's11:42 Awaiting Details On Grayson Rodriguez's Triceps Soreness14:45 Christian Walker Sent for MRI (Oblique)21:35 Making Sense of Spring Velocity Drops & Cutting Through Noise26:25 Lessons Learned From TGFBI34:28 Becoming More Flexible Throughout a Draft46:47 Who Will Be This Year's Jack Flaherty?51:12 Strategy Beyond Pick 10056:02 Drake Baldwin & Dynasty League Catcher ThoughtsFollow 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.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring injury updates and a new potential closer entering the mix in Texas, before digging into how the conversation and analysis of relief pitchers should change with a greater emphasis on leverage index and win probability added, and other existing metrics. Plus, they look at teams effectively building bullpens in different ways, and wonder if there is a better way to measure the overall quality of a bullpen based on the different looks and pitches a group offers.Rundown2:57 Spring Training News & Notes13:40 A Sleeper for Saves in Texas?19:33 Increasing the Conversation Around Leverage Index25:25 Shutdowns & Meltdowns31:55 Finding Ways to Appropriately Value Cade Smith Relative to Emmanuel Clase41:11 Building a Bullpen with Varying Looks50:19 Would a Smaller Strike Zone Reduce Pitcher Injuries?58:20 How Much Pain Are Pitchers Throwing Through Day-to-Day?1:05:42 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 3.6.25: Trevor 1, Eno 0)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 VanRiperBonus: A closer video mentioned during this episode: https://www.startribune.com/volume-up-lights-down-it-s-fernando-rodney-s-awesome-entry-video/479161213 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several spring battles for rotation spots, including the potential for a 'secret' six-man rotation in Tampa Bay, Casey Mize's bid to stick in the rotation for the Tigers, Ben Brown's chances of breaking camp as a starter for the Cubs, Year 2 enthusiasm for Jordan Hicks as a potential sleeper in San Francisco, and much more.Rundown0:00 Intro Starts1:48 A Secret Six-Man Rotation Coming in Tampa Bay?12:03 Watching Kenta Maeda & Casey Mize Closely This Spring20:30 Competition for the Final Spots in the Twins' Rotation31:04 Will Ben Brown Break Into the Cubs' Fifth Starter Spot?36:30 Let's Make the Dodgers Sign Another Pitcher!44:37 A Sleeper (or Two) in San Francisco?54:46 Odds & Ends: The White Sox, Angels, Braves & PadresFollow 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.

Eno and DVR take a look at several spring job battles of interest, focusing on position players including the opportunity for Brooks Lee to become a fixture in the lineup for the Twins, Colson Montgomery's path to take over at shortstop for the White Sox, Nolan Gorman's chances of being an everyday guy for the Cardinals in 2025, and how Jordan Lawlar might fit into the equation with Arizona with an indirect battle for playing time against Pavin Smith.Rundown6:30 How Do the Pieces Fit at First & Second Base in Minnesota14:21 Colson Montgomery & Chase Meidroth Push for Roles with White Sox23:41 Trey Sweeney's Chances for an Everyday Role29:20 Nolan Gorman's Power Over Everything Profile38:20 Breaking News: Chase DeLauter Injury Update46:58 How Does Jordan Lawlar Fit on the 2025 D-backs?56:32 Orelvis Martinez and Battles for Playing Time in TorontoFollow 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.

Eno and DVR share a few show-related updates -- two live episodes on Mar. 27-28 at Barebottle Brewing Co. in San Francisco! -- and ask for feedback on a format option for the 2025 listener league before digging into a round of spring news and notes. Plus, they look at DVR's builds from last week's Tout Wars ('Solds and IP instead of Wins) and Mixed LABR draft where a conscious decision to lean into IL spots was made. The show wraps with a round of Monday Mailbag questions, including a question about zone contact rates and the belief in a Matt Wallner breakout.Rundown0:24 Eno Brews Beer for Our Live Shows in San Francisco!7:08 Sean Murphy's Injury & Opportunity for Drake Baldwin10:21 Minor Injuries for Corbin Carroll & Gunnar Henderson?15:42 Luis Gil: Awaiting MRI Results (Update: High-Grade Lat Strain)18:27 Parker Meadows: Slowed by Nerve Issue in Right Arm24:10 Jose Altuve's Move to Left Field30:57 DVR's Injury-Risk Heavy Approach in Tout Wars39:34 Another Pitching Risky Build in Mixed LABR51:47 Value of Spring Training MaxEV?54:34 Shohei Ohtani's Dollar Value in Daily Moves League59:44 Matt Wallner's Sleeper Status & Low Z-Contact% ProfilesFollow 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.

Vlad Sedler (@rotogut) joins DVR to discuss a few spring news items before digging into February's risers and fallers on draft boards as Wyatt Langford has cruised into the top-40, Junior Caminero has moved into the top-75, and Alex Bregman is making his way back toward the top-100 after landing with the Red Sox. Plus, they discuss a few of the rapidly rising closers whose job outlooks changed over the course of the past months, and a few fallers -- including the draft market's drop of Rays pitching as the Tampa Bay staff will have its home games at Steinbrenner Field in 2025.Rundown2:08 Spring News Updates: Andrew Benintendi, Zach Neto & Hyeseong Kim9:50 February's Rising Hitters: Buying Wyatt Langford in Round 3?25:07 Vlad's Trust in Matt McLain33:48 Isaac Paredes' Rebound Potential in Houston37:01 Relievers with Improved Job Outlooks42:28 Clay Holmes' Draft Stock is Rising46:25 Anticipating a Spencer Schwellenback Jump52:09 February ADP Fallers1:03:04 Most Overvalued/Overdraft Player(s) Currently in Top-75 OverallFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Vlad on Bluesky: @rotogut.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperWith: Vlad SedlerProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few spring news items before looking at the early response to ABS in spring training games and several new pitches that are popping this spring. Plus, they examine 'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' from Lewie Pollis, and the value added by veteran pitchers beyond the potential to chew up innings.Rundown1:00 News & Notes: Kyle Finnegan Returns to Nats; Ohtani to Make Spring Debut Friday10:49 Early Thoughts on ABS in Spring Training Games22:48 New Pitches That Are Popping This Spring41:46 Quantifying The Value of Pitching Deep Into Starts'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' - Lewie Pollis:https://www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is/p/the-case-for-leaving-the-starter50:52 Veteran Presence or Veteran Presents?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.