Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR begin their 2024 Position Preview Series at shortstop. From the top of the position, to the players that might only make an impact in draft-and-hold and mono leagues (AL/NL-only), they examine the wide range of talented options all over the draft board.For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP) data from the National Fantasy Baseball Championship (NFBC).Rundown2:48 ADP Tier 1 (Bobby Witt Jr., Trea Turner, Corey Seager, Elly De La Cruz, Francisco Lindor)24:40 ADP Tier 2 (Bo Bichette, CJ Abrams, Nico Hoerner, Matt McLain, Oneil Cruz)46:11 ADP Tier 3 (Xander Bogaerts, Dansby Swanson, Anthony Volpe)54:22 ADP Tier 4 (Tommy Edman, Trevor Story, Willy Adames, Ezequiel Tovar)59:46 ADP Tier 5 (Jackson Holliday, Jeremy Peña, Vaughn Grissom, Carlos Correa, J.P. Crawford, Zach Neto)1:14:37 ADP Tier 6 (Amed Rosario, Jordan Lawlar, Orlando Arcia, José Caballero, Javier Báez, Geraldo Perdomo, Masyn Winn, Tim Anderson, Colson Montgomery, Jackson Merrill & Brayan Rocchio)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Shōta Imanaga's move to the Cubs and expectations for him in Year 1 against MLB hitters. Plus, they return to the draft room for the first time in 2024 and discuss choosing a 'weakness' in your roster foundation, early-round players they're skeptical of at their current prices, and unique considerations when playing in a draft-and-hold league (no in-season pickups).Rundown1:42 Shōta Imanaga to Cubs; 2024 Expectations11:10 Choosing Your Foundational Weakness22:13 Nolan Jones' Surprising 20-20 Campaign, Top-50 Status for 2024?28:09 DVR Is Flip-Flopping About CJ Abrams31:49 Choosing an Elite Closer over an Early Speedster?35:51 Concern About Gerrit Cole's Small Skills Loss in 2023?43:30 Looking Back at Past Earn Values; Cooling on Aaron Nola?49:42 Trusting the Vlad Jr. Steamer Projection?52:55 Mike Trout's Difficult Plate Appearance ProjectionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: 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 a trade between the Mariners and Giants that sent Robbie Ray to San Francisco with Mitch Haniger returning to Seattle with Anthony DeSclafani. Plus, Teoscar Hernández joins the loaded Dodgers' lineup, the Rays make a pair of small trades, and the Mets sign a pair of veteran free agents. Rundown2:12 Robbie Ray to the Giants; Mitch Haniger & Anthony DeSclafani to Mariners11:05 Teoscar Hernández to the Dodgers18:38 Luke Raley Also Added to the M's Outfield Mix26:35 José Caballeros with the Rays33:20 Andrew Kittredge to the Cardinals for Richie Palacios39:22 Sean Manaea Signs with the Mets44:08 Harrison Bader Also Signs with the Mets52:04 Other News & NotesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is joined by Todd Zola of Mastersball & RotoWire to discuss the flurry of activity that took place over the past two weeks including Yoshinobu Yamamoto's decision to sign with the Dodgers, the trade that sent Chris Sale to Atlanta, Vaughn Grissom's outlook in Boston, Lucas Giolito's rebound potential in Boston, and Frankie Montas' fresh start in Cincinnati. Rundown1:52 Yoshinobu Yamamoto the Dodgers11:44 Chris Sale to the Braves17:13 Assessing Atlanta's No. 5 Starter Job Battle20:33 Vaughn Grissom's Outlook with the Red Sox31:53 Would You Rather: Late MI v. Grissom Edition38:45 Lucas Giolito's Rebound Chances in Boston43:14 Frankie Montas to the Reds48:10 Yuki Matsui Joins the Crowded Padres Bullpen52:08 Another Look at the Four New Padres SP Candidates1:01:37 Mitch Garver to the Mariners; Clear Path to Regular DH Duty?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Todd on Twitter: @ToddZolae-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe 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 Eno's annual piece looking at the best pitches of 2023 before cleaning out their rundown refrigerator for the end of the year. With new additions to the Tigers' rotation and a clean bill of healthy for Casey Mize, which starters in Detroit are they targeting this draft season? Plus, can the Rangers weather a lengthy absence from Max Scherzer with their current group of pitchers? Will Brett Baty step up and take a the bulk of the playing time at third base following Ronny Mauricio's ACL injury, and what should we expect from Henry Davis at the plate in 2024?Rundown1:00 Best Pitches of 2023 ($) https://theathletic.com/51465443:32 Casey Mize's Clean Bill of Health7:36 Tarik Skubal's Impressive Projection and Early ADP11:32 Kenta Maeda & Jack Flaherty Join Reese Olson, Sawyer Gipson-Long, and Matt Manning in the Rotation Picture Behind Skubal22:29 Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Re-Ups with D-backs28:17 Max Scherzer Undergoes Back Surgery39:17 Ronny Mauricio Suffers a Torn ACL; Brett Baty time?42:51 Endy Rodríguez Out for 2024; Henry Davis Back to Catcher?49:15 The Pirates Make Several Additions57:49 FOMO on Oneil Cruz in 2024?1:02:54 Nick Senzel Gets a New Start in WashingtonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the four-player trade that sent Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers, the subsequent four-year extension that Glasnow signed after the deal, expectations for Jung Hoo Lee in San Francisco, the surprising addition of Jeimer Candelario to the Reds' infield, and a few other recent moves including the D-backs' addition of Eduardo Rodríguez. Rundown1:04 Tyler Glasnow to the Dodgers7:53 Buying Ryan Pepiot's 2023 Skills Growth?12:34 Rays' Rotation: Would You Rather?17:10 Waiting on Walker Buehler This Draft Season?21:47 Jung Hoo Lee's Outlook with Giants29:43 Eduardo Rodríguez: Lands with Arizona35:18 Jeimer Candelario to the Reds?!44:57 Elly De La Cruz's Second-Round ADP, Are You In?52:19 Weighing Early Pitchers v. Bats55:47 Seth Lugo & Michael Wacha to the RoyalsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is part two of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Driveline Baseball founder Kyle Boddy, and Lance Brozdowski of Marquee Sports Network.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This episode is part one of a two-show series called “Working in Baseball”.At this year’s Winter Meetings in Nashville, we had an opportunity to discuss jobs in baseball with several people in different positions around the game. Whether you’re a long-time fan interested in knowing more about the inner workings of the sport, or someone who hopes to build a career in baseball, we think you’ll enjoy these conversations. On this episode, Eno sits down with Phillies general manager Sam Fuld, Rangers assistant general manager Ross Fenstermaker, and Pirates Director of Research & Development Sean Ahmed. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow The Show on Twitter: @RatesAndBarrelse-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger! In an emergency podcast special, Eno and DVR discuss Ohtani’s record-shattering 10-year, $700 million deal with the Dodgers. Plus, they take another look at the now finalized trade that sent Juan Soto to the Yankees, and a swap that gives Tyler O’Neill a fresh start and a nice home park for right-handed power in Boston. Rundown0:17 Shohei Ohtani is a Dodger with a 10-year, $700M Deal10:12 Ohtani's 2024 Fantasy Outlook w/Dodgers15:09 The Juan Soto Deal Goes Final21:31 Michael King's Health and Effectiveness as Full-Season Starter25:35 What's Next for Padres?31:15 Concerns About Blake Snell's In-Start Workloads Are Overblown39:08 Tyler O'Neill Traded to the Red SoxFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comCheck out our YouTube page: https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsGive the gift of The Athletic this Holiday Season! One-year gift subscriptions are just $19.99 at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ken Rosenthal joins Eno and DVR to discuss the latest on a potential deal that will send Juan Soto to the Yankees, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's soaring price in free agency, Alex Verdugo's move to the Bronx, and the potential impact of RSN uncertainty on spending this winter. Rundown0:22 Is a Juan Soto Deal Between the Yankees and Padres Nearly Done?3:38 Did the Yankees Acquire Alex Verdugo to Keep Him, or Deal Him?4:46 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Soaring Market7:25 Slow Market Causes, Beyond Ohtani?11:33 Erick Fedde Lands with the White Sox14:17 Fallout in Boston From the Alex Verdugo Trade17:41 Craig Kimbrel to the Orioles24:17 Other Notes From Nashville31:02 Jackson Holliday's Shot at the Opening Day RosterFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Ken on Twitter: @Ken_Rosenthale-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.