Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

DVR, Eno and Welsh look into the big opportunity in LA for prospect pitchers. Is Patrick Bailey someone to watch? Is George Valera underrated? Is this the time to buy Jordan Lawlar? Plus plenty more!Rundown1:10 - Gavin Stone's odd outing9:05 - Rookie pitching game. Welsh vs Eno15:51 - Bobby Miller debut22:08 - Emmett Sheehan25:08 - Is Hayden Wesneski a hold?30:59 - Is Luis Ortiz good?35:44 - Forrest Whitley44:30 - Patrick Bailey49:42 - George Valera55:35 - Is now the time to buy Jordan LawlarFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsTry LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Bobby Miller and the return of Gavin Stone as the Dodgers turn to their pipeline of starters to backfill from injuries to Dustin May and Julio Urías. Plus, they examine the 2023 step forward from Logan Gilbert, pushing starting pitchers more aggressively in the early rounds of 2024 builds, the recent struggles of Jameson Taillon and Graham Ashcraft, and the potential value of hard-hit averages. Rundown4:47 Bobby Miller En Route to Los Angeles8:06 Reservations About Gavin Stone?11:23 Why Don't Projections Like Logan Gilbert More?17:08 DVR Gets Too Cute with a Keeper League Deal, Likely Falls on Face21:02 Planning A More Pitching-Heavy Approach in 2024 Drafts?31:52 What's Wrong with Jameson Taillon?41:39 Graham Ashcraft Slams the Breaks on April's Breakout47:37 Any Concerns About Julio Rodríguez51:03 Looking at Batting Average on Hard-Hit Balls55:34 Power Outages: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Ryan McMahon & Andrew BenintendiFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsTry LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al look into how Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt stack up against other hitters in the shortstop pool, and they make the case for adding Jake Burger in a wide swath of leagues. They also consider the fantasy impact of the returns of Matthew LIberatore, Gavin Stone and Taj Bradley to the majors, and sort through a less-than-inspiring group of streamable pitchers.Rundown0:29 Where should Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt be rostered?12:28 Jake Burger’s return and other lineup developments23:33 Josh Lowe is the No. 4 Roto outfielder?28:09 Rotation developments42:33 Streamers/two-start pitchers54:34 Closer cornerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/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 DVR discuss the sticky stuff suspension for Domingo Germán, a new source of saves for the Yankees, a few surprisingly valuable pitchers, the actual benefit of LODEM, treating Jacob deGrom like an elite reliever, Emmanuel Clase's low strikeout rate, and more. Rundown0:56 Domingo Germán's Sticky Stuff Suspension12:43 Wandy Peralta is Getting Saves17:22 Surprising Pitchers: Earned Auction Values22:54 The Actual Case for LODEM27:51 Alek Thomas Demoted to Triple-A33:24 Lance Lynn's Gradual Decline38:05 The Importance of Updating & Adjusting Models48:16 Matthew Liberatore is Back52:13 Concerned About Emmanuel Clase's Strikeout Rate?55:28 Should We Value Jacob deGrom Like an Elite Reliever?59:06 Shallow League Decisions & Gunnar HendersonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self.Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown Matt McLain's Reds debut and his value rest of season. We're also talking Dynasty strategies, how to approach prospect pitchers and more.Rundown0:52 Matt McLain10:11 Souring on Tovar12:17 Elly De La Cruz14:25 More prospects coming for the future18:58 What happened to Brandon Williamson20:53 Eury Pérez25:31 Eury Pérez's Curveball28:34 Today's run environment32:26 Pitching prospects in dynasty38:02 Investment in pitching prospects41:12 Lodem or Ledom?43:10 Jake Eder47:40 Listener dynasty questionsFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/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 DVR discuss the injury to Drew Rasmussen and another test for the Rays' pitching depth, the return of James Paxton , the growth of Mitch Keller, and the tension between rest-of-season projections and growing samples of over- and underperforming players. Rundown6:41 Drew Rasmussen's Injury11:01 Taj Bradley & The Rays' Pitching Depth20:31 James Paxton is Back! Is James Paxton Back?25:32 Mitch Keller's Past Calendar Year34:22 DVR Joins Eno's Skeptical View of Alek Manoah40:40 Rest of Season Projections: Navigating Risky Rebounds & Coping with the Buzzkill53:41 Buying High Despite ROS Projections?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/rates and get on your way to being your best self.Right now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al discuss how much FAB they think should be dedicated towards adding just-promoted Marlins pitching prospect Eury Pérez and consider the fallout from Max Fried’s forearm injury. They also look at several infield options, including Orlando Arcia, Nick Pratto, Casey Schmitt and Andy Ibáñez. DVR and Al walk through the pitching options on waivers (other than Pérez) and assess the Phillies’ closer situation.Rundown0:32 How much FAB should we dedicate to Eury Pérez?6:15 Other news items of note23:56 Lineup developments37:51 Pitchers of interest44:54 Streamers/Two-start pitchers51:49 Closer CornerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/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 DVR discuss the Twins' decision to send Jose Miranda to Triple-A, Casey Schmitt's place in the Giants' infield mix, the rapidly rising number of injured pitchers, a Phillies bullpen bracing for the absence of Jose Alvarado, budgeting in-season FAB resources, the struggles of Corbin Burnes and the likelihood of a rebound back toward previous levels, and much more.Rundown0:55 Jose Miranda: Optioned to Triple-A8:34 Casey Schmitt: Homers in Debut, DVR's Corrected Comp13:08 Brett Wisely v. David Villar18:48 Jacob deGrom: Could Return in 2-3 Weeks; Then What Happens?21:52 Significant Injuries Mounting Among Starting Pitchers25:07 Changing Pitching Strategy in the Future?34:44 Jose Alvarado Placed on IL with Elbow Injury38:28 Becoming More Disciplined with In-Season Resources44:16 Examining Corbin Burnes' Strange Start to 202351:26 Will Pitch Clock Push Older Starters Out of the Game Sooner than Expected?57:23 IP Leaders Since 2017Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-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/RatesBarrelsOffers from our partners...Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/ratesRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh talk about Bryce Miller's pitch mix, Eno's conversation with him and why he struggled at Double-A. Are the Rays messing with Taj Bradley? Plus we've got some listener questions and tons more.Rundown0:34 - Bryce Miller2:23 - What is a Gyro slider3:53 - What Savant says about Millers pitch mix vs what it really is6:55 - Why Bryce Miller struggled at AA according to Bryce13:14 - What's going on with Taj Bradley20:23 - If minot league stats aren't sticky, can we trust stat driven prospect lists?26:21 - Ben Brown30:06 - Is Liberatore the next big FAAB pitcher30:42 - DVR only likes bad pitchers35:51 - Eury Perez37:01 - Can a high K and high BB pitcher like Edward Cabrera work?44:09 - Can Chase Silseth be DVR's bad pitcher?46:47 - Casey Schmitt50:53 - Can Dominic Fletcher take real time away from Alek Thomas?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month.Head to factor75.com/rates40 and use code RATES40 to get 40% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' unusual decision to move Willson Contreras out of the catcher rotation (at least temporarily), the struggles of Jack Flaherty, a return to the big leagues for Christopher Morel and Luis Ortiz, and several mailbag questions. Rundown1:14 Willson Conteras: Moving Off Catcher, For Now?7:59 Failures in Logic12:44 Jack Flaherty's Ongoing Struggles20:31 Luis Ortiz Back in the Pirates' Rotation23:41 Christopher Morel is Back with the Cubs28:02 Matt Strahm to the Bullpen?30:09 Jack Suwinski Comp?32:46 Cody Bellinger's Rebound; Statcast Numbers36:47 Brandon Woodruff Injury Update40:33 Jarren Duran: Post-Hype Sleeper?44:45 Drew Rasmussen: Model Numbers v. Ranking48:28 Falling Behind Season IP Pace52:25 Aaron Judge is Coming Back on TuesdayFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-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/RatesBarrelsOffers from our partners...Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/ratesRight now, you can try LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn.com/rates23 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.