Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

DVR and Al discuss where to add recently-promoted Mariners pitching prospect Emerson Hancock and what changes to expect in the Orioles’ rotation in the coming weeks. They also consider whether the ranks of teams to stream pitchers against has changed over the course of the season, and whether Matthew Liberatore has earned our trust in favorable matchups. DVR and Al talk about the growing ranks of young players on the Athletics’ roster, and they conclude by looking for saves in the Tigers’ bullpen.Rundown0:46 This week’s biggest news items7:29 Should we be streaming against the same teams we streamed against earlier in the season?17:48 More news items from the past week26:53 Hitters of note43:29 Two-start pitchers and streamers48:37 Closer corner: Should we add Beau Brieske?Follow 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 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s massive improvement in strikeout rate as he continues to build a NL MVP resumé, and dig into other year-over-year risers and fallers in that category while trying to determine the future expectations for the biggest movers in both directions. Rundown0:49 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Massive K% Improvement7:50 The Value of a Good Two-Strike Approach12:41 Other Hitters with Positive Gains in K%18:37 Selling Out for Power23:33 Giancarlo Stanton's xStats v. ROS Projections29:32 Improved K% and Weight on Future Projections33:47 Biggest Fallers in Strikeout Rate38:28 Luis Robert Jr.: Making a Fair Trade-Off to Max Out Power?46:58 Thairo Estrada's Uphill Battle to Stick in Everyday Role49:28 Brett Baty's Demotion55:34 xStats Remain Underwhelmed by Isaac ParedesFollow 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 $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsGet 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcalderaGive ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss how difficult pitching prospects have become to project, Curtis Mead's debut and the call-ups that could be coming soon.RundownCurtis Mead - :53Marcelo Mayer - 8:21Masyn Winn - 14:50Brooks Lee - 21:04Tyler Black - 29:11Everson Pereira - 35:18Sept call-ups - 39:04Prospect Pitchers tougher to value - 44:16Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsGet 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcalderaGive ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the fisticuffs between José Ramírez and Tim Anderson in Cleveland over the weekend, and a slew of players swapping places on the IL with the return of Brandon Woodruff and Max Fried getting offset by injuries to Shane McClanahan and Carlos Rodón. Rundown0:59 José Ramírez and Tim Anderson Throw Hands in Cleveland7:15 What is Going On with the White Sox?12:29 Carlos Rodón Undergoing MRI on Hamstring16:53 Can Rodón Rebound in 2024?20:10 Shane McClanahan Returns To the IL26:19 Brandon Woodruff Returns From the IL31:46 Revisiting the Injury-Risk Pitchers in the Pick 100-200 Range39:28 Potential Sleepers Post Trade Deadline47:40 Max Fried's Excellent Return 50:16 Changes for Yonny Chirinos in Atlanta?54:15 Another Big Slump From Jose AbreuFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsGet 20% OFF with our code RATES at calderalab.com/rates to unlock your youthful glow with Caldera + Lab! #teamcalderaGive ZBiotics a try for yourself. Go to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al consider Zack Littell’s fantasy value in light of Shane McClanahan’s trip to the IL, Tyler Wells’ recent demotion, the returns of Brandon Woodruff and Brendan Rodgers and Randal Grichuk’s appeal for 12-team leagues. They also discuss an intriguing group of streamable pitchers and the recent changes in the Mariners’, White Sox’s, Royals’, Mets’ and Cardinals’ bullpens in the aftermath of the trade deadline.Rundown0:42 The biggest news of the week15:47 Hitters of note27:49 Pitchers of note33:18 Curtis Mead promotion37:41 More pitchers of note41:08 Streamers and two-start pitchers52:35 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 Framber Valdez's no-hitter, changes in his profile compared to past seasons, and the fallout from the Trade Deadline as opportunities for changes on several depth charts plays out for the final two months of the season. Rundown1:01 Framber Valdez's 93-Pitch No-Hitter7:25 Dominic Canzone Gets an Immediate Opportunity10:07 DFA'd Veterans Seeking New Teams19:33 Kyle Manzardo's Path to a 2023 Debut22:57 The Marlins' New Depth Chart28:14 The Rangers' Rotation, With Health31:23 Spencer Howard's New Start with Yankees33:44 Luis Patiño to the White Sox37:38 YOUR Favorite Deals From This Deadline Window42:07 Eno's Favorite Trades56:01 Willingness to Pay a Premium for Prospects58:29 Masyn Winn Getting the Call This Season?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the prospects on the move via the MLB Trade Deadline.RundownKyle Manzardo - 1:58Aaron Civale - 8:37Taj Bradley optioned - 12:34Bliss/Canzone trade - 17:48Over valuing years of control - 21:30Drop A. Thomas for Canzone? - 24:37How to project power - 29:02Robert Hassell - 32:061 in 4 prospects at deadline become a thing - 36:43Tekoah Roby - 38:44Deeper traded sleepers - 43:00Rich Hill trade - 47:00Hype of FYPD vs older breakouts - 53:08Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsGet 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code: RATES Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy three-day stretch in the final weekend before the Trade Deadline as Max Scherzer was flipped to the Rangers, Lance Lynn joins the Dodgers' rotation, and the Angels add two more bats. Rundown0:38 Max Scherzer to the Rangers3:34 Luisangel Acuña Heads to the Mets; Ozzie Albies Comps13:06 The Value in Knowing 'Why' Things Do/Don't Work17:11 A Pitch Mix Question; Lance Lynn to the Dodgers25:48 Will Justin Verlander Get Traded Too?33:33 Jordan Montgomery & Chris Stratton to the Rangers40:31 Jordan Hicks to the Blue Jays42:33 Randal Grichuk & C.J. Cron Traded Back to Angels51:39 The Royals Trade Nicky Lopez to Atlanta55:06 A JP Sears QuestionFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe 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 big news of the week in anticipation of a busy weekend of waiver-wire pickups as Tuesday's Trade Deadline draws closer.Rundown0:33 Lucas Giolito & Reynaldo López to Angels7:44 Amed Rosario to the Dodgers; Noah Syndergaard to the Guardians16:39 Carlos Santana to the Brewers22:44 David Roberts to the Marlins24:31 Marco Luciano's ROS 'Would You Rathers?'31:33 Favorite Stashes In Hopes of Post-Deadline Spike in Value35:10 Matt Walner's Surge in Playing Time39:32 Weekly Pitching Outlook (Jose Urquidy, Johnny Cueto)45:53 Somewhat Available Two-Start Pitchers51:55 Streaming Considerations55:34 Bridging the Gap From Jordan Hicks to Ryan Helsley's Return from the ILFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck out these offers from our ad partners....Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR take a spin around the depth charts of the expected sellers at the Trade Deadline in search of potential playing time winners in the fallout from swaps. Rundown1:22 Marco Luciano Joins the Giants7:13 White Sox Deadline-Related Opportunities13:38 More Bullpen Changes in KC?20:35 Limited Options for the Tigers to Deal Away?26:48 Any A's Worth Stashing?33:00 AL Grab Bag41:36 The Next Rockies Up46:02 Will the Padres Sell?49:13 Pirates on the Move54:41 Tyler O'Neil & Cards Trade Chips59:01 Are the Cubs Buyers or Sellers?1:04:13 Finding Value In the Nats' DepthFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck out these offers from our ad partners....Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.