Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Red Sox, Marlins and Nationals. Can the Red Sox's lineup produce enough to cover the potential shortcoming of their pitching staff? Will the Marlins' young rotation find enough quality innings in a season without Sandy Alcantara? As the Nats' rebuild continues, how long will we have to wait before James Wood and Dylan Crews enter the mix in Washington?Rundown3:37 2024 Boston Red Sox Preview5:55 Nick Pivetta's New Pitch Mix13:30 The Red Sox's Current Outfield Situation23:27 2024 Miami Marlins Preview37:39 A.J. Puk's Growing Pitch Mix40:10 2024 Washington Nationals Preview47:48 Underappreciated Catcher: Keibert RuizFollow 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 new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsPlease fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of news including further examination of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s surgically-repaired knee, shoulder fatigue for Kevin Gausman, Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, Matt Chapman's three-year deal with the Giants, a pair of big March movers in recent drafts, and the increasingly complicated playing time situations in Baltimore and Cincinnati. Rundown1:31 More Knee Trouble for Ronald Acuña Jr.?7:36 Chris Sale's Rapidly-Rising ADP11:00 Kevin Gausman Slowed by Shoulder Fatigue12:57 Zack Wheeler Signs Three-Year Extension w/Phillies16:07 Matt Chapman Goes to the Giants23:43 Fallout & Secondary Benefits to Chapman's Arrival in San Francisco30:57 Wyatt Langford is Flying Up Draft Boards37:05 Colt Keith v. Jordan Westburg?38:44 Building a Bench: Orioles Edition44:45 Jordan Hicks v. A.J. Puk v. Reynaldo López51:04 Building a Bench: Reds Edition58:57 How Much Do We Pay Attention to First- and Second-Half Splits?Follow 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 new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Statcast's new Bat Tracking technology and the potential benefits of having that information as it becomes publicly available in 2024. Plus, they discuss Blake Snell as a free agent still available in March in a league desperate for quality starting pitchers, the importance of Spencer Strider's developing curveball, the challenges of getting ready for an earlier Opening Day, and take a deep dive into the cutter.Rundown1:10 Trevor's Takeaways From Oakland's Fans Fest7:38 Coming Soon! Statcast's Bat Tracking Leaderboards15:20 Blake Snell's Big-Miss Dominance21:56 League-Wide Similarities in Contract Offers & Player Valuations29:37 The Clear Need for Snell in San Francisco32:28 The Importance of Spencer Strider's Developing Curveball38:26 Challenges for the Dodgers and Padres Ramping Up for Early Opening Day in Korea42:48 Cutter Deep Dive54:09 Live Q&A: Camilo Doval's Unusual Cutter Movement, Mo's Cutter v. Maddux's Two-Seamer to Lefties, Evaluating Pitchers Coming Back from Tommy John surgeryFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets to consider. Can you trust Yusei Kikuchi's walk rate improvement from last season? Will Taj Bradley put the pieces together for a complete season in Tampa Bay? Is Jordan Westburg primed for a breakout despite a late ADP?Rundown5:28 2024 Toronto Blue Jays Preview13:39 An Undervalued Bat Behind the Stars?25:06 The 'New' Yusei Kikuchi33:14 2024 Tampa Bay Rays Preview40:43 Josh Lowe's K% Improvements50:54 Unlocking a Taj Bradley Breakout55:07 2024 Baltimore Orioles Preview1:04:38 Should We Be More Excited About Jackson Holliday in 2024?1:10:54 Buying the Grayson Rodriguez AdjustmentsFollow 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 new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Yankees, Royals and White Sox. With the addition of Juan Soto to the lineup, will the Yankees make good on their projection and win the AL East in 2024? Can Clarke Schmidt find a solution against left-handed hitters? Are we buying another improvement in the Royals' young group of hitters? Is there any help coming through the system to bolster the team's rotation? And just how bad is the rebuild going to be in Year 1 for the White Sox?Rundown1:17 2024 New York Yankees Preview9:32 Will Alex Verdugo Tap Into More Power at Yankee Stadium?19:06 Clarke Schmidt's Struggles Against Lefties26:32 2024 Kansas City Royals Preview30:37 Maikel Garcia's Sleeper Case42:03 2024 Chicago White Sox Preview50:16 Are Potential Surprises Coming From This Group of Pitchers?Follow 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 new livestream episodes w/Trevor May on our YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring action that featured a lot of new pitches, and a lot of information about velocity and iVB changes. Plus, they dig into the importance of working backwards when building out draft-day roster construction plans. Rundown5:32 Cody Bellinger Re-Signs with the Cubs17:37 A Live First-Round Pick from Eno’s TGFBI Draft22:56 Two (!) New Pitches for Hunter Greene28:02 Cole Ragans’ Improved Fastball Ride in Spring Debut34:02 Carlos Rodón Has a New Cutter39:55 Quick Thoughts on Strikeout Park Factors46:03 Draft Strategy: Working Backwards, or At Least From the Middle57:15 Looking for Late Power, Without Sacrificing AverageFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few challenges organizations have getting coaching staffs on the same page in player development.Rundown1:38 A Rough Day in Phillies Camp7:26 What to Look For in Spring Training Games18:45 Reliever Usage in Closer Battles26:28 'Two-Seamer' v. 'Sinker'32:33 Good Two-Seamers & Newer Location Strategies37:39 An Ineffective Sinker48:35 Two-Seam Fastballs in Stuff+50:37 Organizational Philosophy v. Individual Approaches1:06:15 Viewer Q&AFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After discussing a few spring news items, Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Twins, Guardians, and Tigers. Will the Twins' position player core take a leap forward with a full season of Royce Lewis at third base? Is the Twins' pitching depth and bullpen good enough to withstand the loss of Sonny Gray from the rotation? How much will the Guardians lean on Kyle Manzardo and Chase DeLauter this season in a bid to improve their run production, and can the Guardians' young starters to take another step forward in 2024? As the Tigers' rebuild continues, are they primed to close the gap and contend for a division title?Rundown0:59 Kodai Senga: Will Begin Season on IL4:46 Mitch Keller: Signs Extension with Pirates7:39 Tim Anderson: Finds New Home in Miami16:11 2024 Minnesota Twins Preview27:33 Can Joe Ryan Find a Quality Secondary Offering?40:35 2024 Cleveland Guardians Preview47:34 Assessing the Draft-Day Value in the Guardians' Top-Four Starters55:28 2024 Detroit Tigers Preview1:06:55 Buying Reese Olson's Improved Changeup?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/r9u5jBvVCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels and join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers. Will the Cards' loaded lineup be able to outhit their shaky starting pitching? Are the Cubs preparing to lean on a group of young players to fill a few remaining gaps in their lineup? How will the Brewers' pitching fare following the Corbin Burnes trade and with Brandon Woodruff likely unavailable in 2024?Rundown1:17 2024 St. Louis Cardinals Preview7:11 Buying the Breakout From Jordan Walker?20:30 The Pitching Plan: Is This Going to Work?30:38 2024 Chicago Cubs Preview34:20 Will Jameson Taillon Build on Second-Half Success?43:57 Youth Movement Coming in Center Field and at Third Base?50:27 2024 Milwaukee Brewers Preview54:49 Which Young Players Will Emerge for Large Supporting Roles?1:03:27 The Pitching Staff Sans Burnes & WoodruffFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3YmqwrdCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels and join us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from Eno's squad in the Bay Area Rotisserie Fantasy League before digging into the latest round of news as spring training is in full swing. With a lot of positive injury news around recently hampered players, how should you adjust your plans as ADP begins to reflect improved spring health?Rundown0:50 Eno's Case for Elly De La Cruz8:10 Recapping Eno's BARF League Build (From Sober Values to YOLO)13:10 Josh Jung's Calf Strain15:53 Xander Bogaerts Moves to Second Base20:49 Whit Merrifield to the Phillies24:14 Carlos Rodón's Velocity is Back This Spring36:00 Byron Buxton's Knee is Gone!41:17 A Quick Nick Lodolo Update49:23 Are the Rays Backloading Shane Baz's 2024 Innings?55:41 Starling Marte & Riley Greene Follow-Ups56:55 A.J. Puk as a Starter & Occasional Six-Man Rotations in Miami?1:08:15 Applying Roto Advice to H2H Points Leagues1:13:06 What Might a Team See in Luke Weaver?1:19:57 Live Episodes in New York at Other Half Brewing!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes! (https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrels)Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/B3YmqwrdSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsElly De La Cruz Thumbnail Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.