Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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.

DVR, Eno and Al discuss the latest round of prospect callups, including Matt Mervis, Bryce Miller, Brandon Pfaadt and Gavin Stone, and share their approaches for determining FAB bids. They also talk about the two latest additions to the Twins’ rotation and assess the coming week’s cohort of streamable pitchers.Rundown1:04 This week’s big callup news16:59 Deeper-league hitter callups22:33 Should we stash Christian Encarnacion-Strand?26:24 Lineup developments28:35 Notable pitchers45:10 Streamers/two-start pitchers55:42 Bullpen reportFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow 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 an excellent battle between rookie starters Bryce Miller and Mason Miller in Oakland on Tuesday night before a rookie pitcher installment of 'Would You Rather'. Plus, they examine some of the biggest risers among starting pitchers from the first month of the season. Rundown0:35 Mason Miller v. Bryce Miller6:11 Would You Rather? Rookie Pitchers Edition14:21 Per-Pitch Stuff+ Question19:09 Hayden Wesneski's Low K%22:16 Will Smith Takes Over As Rangers Closer29:29 Shifting Toward Rostering Non-Closer Relievers?35:55 April Risers & Fallers: Hitters46:34 Jack Suwinski's Rise to Shallow League Relevance52:48 Brandon Lowe's Elevated K%, Power Returns57:47 Any Concerns About J.D. Davis & Michael Conforto?Follow 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/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.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.

DVR, Eno and Welsh review some of the biggest rookie performances from April. Who to buy and sell, plus some Dynasty rank overall changes.Rundown1:27 - Outman production vs K rate12:45 - Corbin Carroll18:28 - Esteury Ruiz22:31 - Josh Jung's adjustment for more power26:39 - The "who got demoted" game29:25 - Oscar Colas34:04 - Outman vs Colas42:34 - Could Evan Carter get called up?50:45 - Wander Franco's dynasty rise59:33 - What pitchers are left to speculate on in the minorsFollow 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 some of the biggest risers -- and a few fallers -- among starting pitchers from the first month of the season. Rundown0:45 Jacob deGrom Returns to the IL6:23 Nathan Eovaldi's First Month in Texas13:51 Dustin May's Rise Up Eno's Rankings18:50 Freddy Peralta's Velo Returns; Pitch Mix is Strong23:08 Jesús Luzardo's Step Forward in Miami26:26 Joe Ryan New Arsenal28:54 Zac Gallen's Continued Dominance31:20 Other Big Movers44:10 JP Sears: Sneaky Fallback Add From April?50:30 Hunter Brown's First 50 MLB Innings57:04 Big Fallers in the RankingsFollow 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/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.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.