Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown some Stuff+ factors to consider for Triple-A pitchers, the latest call-ups and prospects to stash.Rundown1:07 - Welsh was on Logan T. Allen before Bibee3:15 - Tanner Bibee8:14 - Stuff+ numbers for pitchers who go 50 pitches vs 80 pitches12:31 - Altitude and it's affect on Stuff+ in the minors18:16 - Tanner Bibee vs Brandon Pfaadt31:05 - Michael Busch to the Majors36:09 - Pirates prospects that could be on their way up46:14 - Liberatore vs Silseth52:!6 - Jordan Westburg vs Connor Norby vs Joey Ortiz1:00:00 - Heston KjerstadFollow 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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several players with significantly changed swing rates to begin 2023 before considering the possibility of some toolsy players getting overlooked due to a flaw. They also answer a few mailbag questions, including one in pursuit of cheap sources of power via trade or waivers. Rundown1:08 Swing Rate Changes; Juan Soto Concern Level?6:15 Jorge Mateo's Big Adjustments9:23 ROS Would You Rather: Mateo or Gunnar Henderson?12:43 Learning From Adolis García's Continued Success18:07 Defense Buying Players Longer Opportunities to Adjust21:53 Scouting + Stats: Finding Extreme Tools24:56 A Look Into the Future of Will Benson31:03 Making Sense of Josh Lowe's Changes36:58 Hitters Going the Wrong Direction with Swing Rate Changes41:47 Should Jazz Chisholm Jr. Be More Aggressive at the Plate?44:58 Pitching Drops in 12-Team Leagues56:08 The Early-Season Pursuit of PowerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsThis episode is brought to you by BetterHelp (paid ad), Visit betterhelp.com/rates today to get 10% off your first month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al discuss how much to bid on Mason Miller and when to start anticipating the major league debuts of Brandon Pfaadt and Tanner Bibee. They also look at several hitters benefitting from expanded roles and assess the pool of streamable pitchers for the coming week.Rundown0:31 It’s Mason Miller Week6:05 Other pitching prospects to consider14:20 News items: Bryce Harper/Max Scherzer/Mookie Betts19:44 Lineup matters30:20 Notable pitchers to target39:48 Streamers/Two-start pitchers53;50 Bullpen updateFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-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/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Mason Miller to Oakland, Brayan Rocchio and a potentially brief look in Cleveland, an extension for Hunter Greene, another impressive outing from Taj Bradley, Mike Soroka's comeback bid, A.J. Puk's early results in Miami, and a few mailbag questions.Rundown1:17 Mason Miller Promoted!9:20 Brayan Rocchio Gets the Call to Cleveland11:30 Hunter Greene Extension13:53 Taj Bradley Continues to Impress19:01 Adjusting for Alek Manoah's Disappointing Start to 202325:45 Josiah Gray's New Pitch Mix33:49 Trusting A.J. Puk37:10 Jake Burger's Impressive Power Profile42:22 Statcast v. FanGraphs' Hard-Hit Rates49:12 Other Factors to Consider w/Pitching ModelFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh are taking a look at Prospects on the fast track. Is Brett Baty here to stay? Zach Neto or Edouard Julien? Plus a now hilarious conversation about Mason Miller vs Brandon Pfaadt minutes before Mason Miller is called up.Rundown0:46 - Brett Baty6:20 - Minor league hard hit hard leaderboard11:46 - Yeison Morrobel hard hit numbers14:39 - Lenyn Sosa a thing?17:39 - Zach Neto20:24 - Volpe vs Tovar vs Neto32:29 - Edouard Julien33:50 - Of course Welsh brings up Corbin Carroll36:21 - Could Vaughn Grissom go to the outfield?42:38 - Old crusty vs lottery tickets45:24 - Matt Mervis vs Nolan Jones51:28 - Mason Miller vs Brandon Pfaadt56:38 - Ricky Tiedemann vs Kyle HarrisonFollow 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/RatesBarrelsToday's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ...Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Eno discuss a few sluggish early bats that have been on the radar to be dropped before examining some unlucky hitters. Plus, they break down the great start to 2023 for Nolan Gorman, the ongoing struggles of José Berrios, and the step forward for Louie Varland and several other Twins starters. Rundown3:14 Terrestrial v. Aerial Movers6:57 Early-Season Drop Decisions8:49 Jean Segura Falling Toward Waiver Wire12:37 Chris Taylor's Ongoing Contact Woes16:29 Trey Mancini's Slow Start in Chicago21:24 Nick Gordon: King of the Unlucky Hitters?26:21 Byron Buxton: Regular DH Now31:02 Is This a Nolan Gorman Breakout?35:47 Tyler O'Neill's Slipping Playing Time43:52 José Berrios: Is This It?48:33 Stuff+ on FanGraphs54:07 Big Bids From the WeekendFollow 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/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al assess the short- and long-term fantasy value of Taj Bradley and Edouard Julien, both of whom debuted this week, and they look at at the pool of free agent shortstops who could replace Corey Seager or other injured shortstops. They also look at other free agent hitters and pitchers to target in FAB.Rundown1:22 Shortstop injury replacements9:05 Edouard Julien and Taj Bradley debut17:17 Rotations in flux: Diamondbacks, Guardians, Brewers23:39 DVR makes a case for Brad Keller29:54 Streamable pitchers to pursue37:30 Hitters to target44:06 Have these fantasy zombies come alive?52:54 Who are we targeting for saves?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-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/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Eno discuss some of the biggest movers in Stuff+ according to Eno's pitching model, early K-BB% laggards to target (and a few to worry about), and Taj Bradley's impressive arrival and potential for more starts due to another injury in the Rays' rotation. Rundown0:44 2023 Changes to the Run Environment4:20 Stuff+ Improvers, No. 1 Graham Ashcraft9:30 Looking for Differences Between Low-End Starters & Waiver Options13:30 Ashcraft v. Bubic17:17 Fastball Movement Impacted By Park Factors?21:23 Good in the Model, Bad Results 32:12 Improved Command From Hunter Greene?38:42 K-BB% Laggards; Potential Buy-Low Targets?49:25 DVR Sticking with Chris Sale, Eno Sticking with Blake Snell53:12 Taj Bradley's Debut; Chances to Stick Around w/Three Rotation InjuriesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsToday's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ...Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR, Eno and Welsh dig into some Triple-A stuff+ numbers. The guys look at what these numbers mean and how much more we need, as well as the latest prospect news, call-ups and graduations.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/RatesBarrelsToday's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ...Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Eno discuss the lengthy absence on tap for Oneil Cruz, another frantic weekend of free-agent pickups in fantasy baseball, the value of two-start weeks in weekly leagues, and several players of interest as the second week of action winds down. Rundown1:47 Oneil Cruz's Injury & Lengthy Absence6:40 A Woefully Thin Waiver Wire Position13:26 Pitchers of Interesting From Weekend Pickups22:41 A Wide Range of Outcomes for Kris Bubic?25:51 Why Two-Start Weeks Are So Valuable34:02 JP Sears: A Second Viable Starter in Oakland?44:28 Digging for Deep League Bats52:29 Francisco Álvarez's Opportunity to StickSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsToday's episode of Rates & Barrels is brought to you by ...Factor: Head to factormeals.com/rates50 and use code RATES50 to get 50% off your first box. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.