Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Keith Law joins DVR to discuss a few intriguing names near the top of 2024 draft boards including Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana and Chase Burns v. Hagen Smith. Plus, they discuss the sluggish starts for many position players at the big-league level, the early success of Jackson Merrill, the Pirates' next wave of pitching prospects behind Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, and the ascent of James Wood to a top-five position on Keith's updated in-season prospect list.Rundown2:07 Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana9:06 Nick Kurtz and Risk/Reward of a First Base Prospect Early11:59 Chase Burnes v. Hagen Smith19:01 The Increasingly Difficult Adjustment Phase for Rookie Hitters30:35 Paul Skenes Meteoric Rise To Ace Status & Pittsburgh's Pitching Development42:59 Does Luis Robert Jr. Make Sense for the Pirates?52:14 Noah Schultz & James Wood Move Up the Prospect RanksFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawe-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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Baseball Player in Baseball behind Shohei Ohtani, the players' selections for 'most overrated' player, the organizations that have bad reputations among the players.  Check out the full poll here ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/Rundown2:27 The Others Receiving Votes for 'Best Player in Baseball'9:45 Who Do the Players Think Is the Most Overrated Player in Baseball?14:53 Who Called Yordan Alvarez and Juan Soto Overrated?19:58 'Anthony Rendon Was Right -- The Season Is Too Long'25:53 Where Do Players Want to Play, Removing a Few Variables31:45 Organizations with Bad Reputations Among Players39:40 Taking a Pause for the 2028 Summer Olympics?46:34 The Impact of Analytics on Your CareerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooe-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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a promotion-filled weekend including the debuts of Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador and Tyler Locklear, and the expected arrival of Carlos F. Rodriguez to the Milwaukee rotation this week. Plus, they look back at where the free-agent bids were directed over the weekend. Rundown2:41 Hurston Waldrep's Debut Against the Nationals8:06 Adael Amador Joins the Rockies16:37 Tyler Locklear's Short-Term Fit in Seattle21:15 Carlos F. Rodriguez: On Track for Tuesday Debut28:05 Is Player Development Too Narrowly Focused in Some Organizations?37:02 Promotions by Necessity Rather Than Desire?41:06 Freddy Peralta's Poor Outings & Connection to Velocity Drops44:50 Heliot Ramos Joins the Shallow League Fray49:13 Finding Value in Max Meyer, Jake Irvin, Simeon Woods Richardson, David Peterson and JP Sears56:53 Chas McCormick: The Healthy Drop of the WeekFollow 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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss baseball's return to London for a two-game weekend series between the Phillies and Mets. An exciting matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani that took place in Pittsburgh earlier this week, how they would game plan trying to pitch to Ohtani, and two teams -- the Blue Jays and Cubs -- facing a critical stretch of schedule in the middle-third of the season.Rundown1:18 MLB Returns to London with Phillies-Mets12:21 Paul Skenes v. Shohei Ohtani18:41 The Game Plan: How We Would Pitch to Ohtani28:11 At the Fork — The 2024 Blue Jays32:44 It’s Not (All) Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Fault41:37 At the Fork — The 2024 Cubs50:31 Adding From the Inside: Cade Horton in the Second Half?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers among starting pitchers from April to May, over and underperformers compared to initial 2024 projections, pitching prospects closing in on opportunities to help their big-league clubs, and a few weekend waiver-wire targets to consider.Rundown1:25 Stuff+ Risers From April to May6:34 From Below Average to OK, From OK to Good, and From Good to Great11:42 Cooper Criswell Remains Interesting, Brandon Pfaadt Changes The Mix15:16 Gavin Stone's Quietly Strong Season for the Dodgers17:54 Stuff+ Fallers From April to May22:44 A Willingness to Trade Shōta Imanaga?26:05 YTD Performance vs. Initial Projections (from The BAT)34:44 Project Prospect: A.J. Blubaugh's Future Path to the Astros' Rotation39:18 Cade Povich's Similarities to Robert Gasser44:25 Will Joey Cantillo Earn a Second-Half Rotation Spot in Cleveland47:23 The Early Days of Justyn-Henry Malloy & Connor Norby in the Big Leagues52:37 José Miranda, Blaze Alexander & Enmanuel Valdez1:00:47 Tylor Megill Underrostered in Shallow LeaguesFollow 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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a round of suspensions from MLB for gambling -- including a lifetime ban for Tucupita Marcano, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers among hitters from April to May. Rundown1:00 Tucupita Marcano: Lifetime Ban for Betting on Baseball16:47 Biggest Shifts in Hitter Performance: April v. May22:01 Risers From April to May30:54 Rookie Bats in Month 238:39 Colton Cowser to Fallers From April to May43:04 May Barrel Rate Risers49:04 May Hard-Hit Rate Risers52:04 Full-Season Projections v. Performance to Date1:07:45 Is a Randy Arozarena Rebound On Tap?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!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have performed very well during the first two months of the season. Rundown1:48 Spencer Torkelson: Optioned to Triple-A8:31 Justyn-Henry Malloy Gets the Call12:38 Royce Lewis' Return Bumps Edouard Julien to Triple-A23:19 Connor Norby: Promoted by Orioles29:08 Adam Mazur: Gets the Call to San Diego31:42 Question of Our Times: Timing Value Drops for First-Half Stars42:31 Which Pitchers Are You Most Worried About?53:38 Where the Money Went: Yimi Garcia, Matt Vierling, Mark Vientos & David Hamilton1:02:00 Reid Detmers' Long-Term OutlookFollow 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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from viewers throughout the show!Rundown1:33 More Changes From the Mets; Christian Scott & Brett Baty Optioned to Triple-A12:55 What's Happening in Atlanta's Lineup?20:27 Teams Are Pitching the Braves Differently25:17 Can Hitters Adjust Quickly to a Change Like This?28:25 A Closer Look at Matt Olson34:15 Practice Swings Revealing A Hitter's Plan?37:40 Confidence Levels in Albies, Riley, Harris, Kelenic Getting to Power Again?42:49 When Careers Reach Pivot Points57:20 Who Is Your Favorite MLB One-Hit Wonder?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets this weekend.Rundown1:18 Negro League Stats Added to MLB's Official Records7:06 An Eventful Day for the Mets11:52 'There is No Way They Are the Worst Team in Baseball'16:42 Fallers From Eno's Starting Pitcher Rankings Update($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/551357030:45 The Z-Contact% Laggardboard36:40 Ben Brown's Excellent Outing, Window to Continue Starting39:40 Junior Caminero, Jasson Dominguez, James Wood, Jett Williams & Drew Gilbert Updates47:05 Can Chase DeLauter Take Over a Spot in Cleveland By Season's End?50:00 Jacob Wilson: Another Low Barreler with a Great Hit Tool?52:22 Spencer Schwellenback Arrives56:17 Matt Waldron & Other Weekend Waiver-Wire ConsiderationsFollow 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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting Pitcher Rankings. Rundown2:06 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s 2024 Season Ends with Another Torn ACL10:43 The Ongoing Struggles of Corbin Carroll18:43 Victor Robles: DFA'd by Nationals27:13 Is Passing on Low Barrel Rate Bats An Easy Call?31:15: Ángel Hernández Retires35:24 Injury Updates: Cristian Javier, Jorge Polanco & Kodai Senga46:49 May Risers: Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings($) https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/551357059:38 Jake Meyers & Colt Keith As Popular Weekend Waiver-Wire Adds1:09:35 David Fry is Unbelievable1:12:09 Casey Mize's Rapidly Declining StuffFollow 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: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.