Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss several disappointing hitters from the 2023 season with an eye toward their rebound potential and long-term outlook. Rundown4:17 Carlos Correa: Did Injuries Sap Overall Performance?13:58 Daulton Varsho: Going Too Far with Pull-Heavy, Flyball Approach?28:02 MJ Melendez: Is More Power on the Way?32:47 Eloy Jiménez: Will He Hit Enough Without OF-Eligibility in Some Leagues?39:04 Trevor Story: Optimism in Underlying Numbers Post-Injury?47:32 Paul Goldschmidt: It's All Relative54:01 Cedric Mullins: Is 2021 or 2022 Still in Reach?Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck this offer from our sponsor:Caldera Lab: Get 20% OFF with code RATES at calderalab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming World Series matchup between the Diamondbacks and Rangers, and how they drastically underestimated Adolis García when he broke through as a regular for Texas two years ago. Plus, they examine several hitters that were pleasant surprises in 2023 (and one disappointment thanks to lofty expectations). Rundown1:26 Assessing the D-backs-Rangers World Series Matchup9:09 Brandon Pfaadt's Postseason Surge; 2024 Outlook13:25 Why We Underestimated Adolis García20:02 Chas McCormick's Breakout27:17 Buying Lane Thomas' Career Year as Repeatable?33:56 Spencer Steer's Future Outlook41:57 Attempting to Make Sense of Cody Bellinger's Bounceback48:03 Does Vlad Jr. Still Offer an Elite Ceiling?56:40 Would You Rather Have Triston Casas than Vlad Jr.? (No....at least, probably not.)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic at $1.99/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the recent success of Jordan Montgomery and changes he's made since leaving the Yankees via trade in 2021, Aaron Nola v. Blake Snell as real-life free agents and for 2024 fantasy value, and several offseason injury updates including shoulder surgery for Brandon Woodruff and Kyle Wright, knee surgery for Byron Buxton, turf toe surgery for Jazz Chisholm Jr., and more. Rundown1:40 Jordan Montgomery 3.0 & Future Outlook7:53 An Intriguing Market for Free Agent Pitchers Awaits11:05 Clayton Kershaw's Health13:08 Shoulder Capsule Surgery for Brandon Woodruff & Kyle Wright18:40 Justin Verlander is a Top-___ Pitcher in 202424:29 Nathan Eovaldi's Postseason Success; Challenging Projection29:34 Blake Snell v. Aaron Nola41:25 'Sitting Slow': How the Astros Hit Sonny Gray?44:31 Byron Buxton Undergoes Knee Surgery52:05 Kim Ng Chooses to Part Ways with Marlins58:36 Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Turf Toe Surgery; Chisholm v. Varsho in 2024?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh talk season winners, value risers, league offense numbers, elite average player totals and a little AFL talk around Jackson Jobe.RundownJackson Jobe - 6:14Fantasy Awards - 13:23Mailbag Question Jazz vs Chourio - 25:02RP values from 2023 - 39:11Super player averages - 44:22Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al wrap up the Friday edition of the show for 2023 by recommending a handful of streamers for the final weekend and reviewing the trends that made this season an interesting one from a fantasy perspective. Specifically, they look at how the regulation of shifts and increase in stolen bases affected the fantasy landscape, and they looked back on a busy season for prospect debuts.Rundown1:06 The latest news6:26 Streamers for the final weekend11:04 The latest news, continued20:06 Looking back at 2023: The rule changes33:21 Looking back at 2023: The never-ending Prospect-Palooza45:44 Some ERA risers and fallers48:33 Final thoughtsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh talk final week hitters and pitchers to stream and the release of the Arizona Fall League rosters.RundownZac Gallen vs Blake Snell 2024 - 6:33Blake Snell stuff - 8:11Felix interviews Snell - 14:35Pitchers for Tue-Thur - 19:09Hitters to pick-up - 30:47AFL Roster release - 35:04Top AFL hitting prospects - 38:48Colson Montgomery - 48:05Top AFL pitching prospects - 52:21Deeper AFL prospects to watch - 57:08Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al take their final look at weekly FAB, identifying players to target to help out in the season’s concluding week. They also discuss Max Fried’s move to the IL as well as Shane Bieber’s return and Sandy Alcantara’s timetable, and they talk about their expectations for Rays prospect Junior Caminero, who is set to make his major league debut.Rundown1:24 IL comings and goings: Max Fried, Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber12:42 The rest of the big news20:47 How to approach the final FAB24:14 Hitters to consider37:41 Starters to target45:03 Closer CornerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh are talking Ohtani's injury, Snell's CY Young bid, streaming options Thur/Fri, prospects and moreFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al look into the fantasy viability of recent callups Heston Kjerstad and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and they identify several hitters who could and should still be added in 10- and 12-team leagues. They also prioritize which starting pitchers are worth adding for the stretch run and discuss the Cubs’, Rays’ and Cardinals’ bullpen situations.Rundown1:00 Heston Kjerstad is the latest top prospect to debut9:58 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s debut and other big news items27:37 Other hitters to consider36:42 Two-start pitchers and streamers50:53 Closer cornerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh discuss the injury to Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong's call to the majors, the Brewers almost 11-inning no-hitter, pitchers for the week and more.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.