Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss the disappearance of hitter's counts thanks to reduced fastball usage, hitters that are better equipped to take advantage of a more slider-heavy environment, struggling hitters that continue to lag in production as the end of May draws closer, and a few pitchers in need of adjustments due to poor fastballs. Eno's story about the loss of hitter's counts as fastball use changes: https://theathletic.com/3331525/Rundown-- Goodbye to Hitter's Counts-- Hitters With Good Results Against Sliders-- Good Against Sliders, Bad Against Fastballs?-- Struggling Bats: What To Do?-- Where Did Robbie Grossman's Power Go?-- Making Sense of Nelson Cruz's 2022-- Rebound Coming from Yasmani Grandal?-- Making Sense of Jeffrey Springs-- Fastball LaggardsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the ongoing challenge of finding common ground with in-season player valuations, the arrival of the annual 'Trade Itch', Tommy Edman's surprising start to 2022, the possibility of a summer home-run surge, and more. Rundown-- Finding Common Ground with In-Season Player Values-- Managing Ratios When Doing Well-- Dealing with Roster Surplus-- Tommy Edman's Great Start; Similarities to Ozzie Albies-- Joey Votto: Bat Change + Return to Health = Summer Turnaround?-- Gary Sánchez: Any New Adjustments?-- Expecting A Summer Home-Run Surge-- Ballpark Shadows; Advantages for Pitchers?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Matthew Liberatore and Nolan Gorman, Shane McClanahan's rise to 'ace' status, a few potential breakouts in progress, the value of xStats as a comparative tool, and more. Rundown-- Steps Forward From Josh Naylor & Manuel Margot?-- Hard-Hit Rate Laggards-- Nolan Gorman & Matthew Liberatore: Short-Term Expectations-- Pavin Smith & Willi Castro as Deep League Darts-- Shane McClanahan & Tarik Skubal Move Way Up-- Prospect of the Week!-- Using xStats as a Comparative Tool?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss ways to consider making adjustments for struggling teams now that the calendar has progressed to the second half of May. Plus, opportunities to find value with pitchers in unique roles, and reasons for optimism about Ke'Bryan Hayes' future power contributions. Rundown-- How to Fix a Struggling Squad-- Accepting a 'Sell Low' Situation-- Pitching Profiles to Target-- Stuff v. Role & Non-Closer Pitchers-- Felix Bautista's Future -- Ke'Bryan Hayes, Launch Angle & Future PowerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode two of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the team experience may change in the future: increased use of technology in gameplay, robotic umpires and the unique initiatives of a startup sports league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In episode one of the Future of Sports series, The Athletic's Mike Smeltz looks at how the fan experience may change: how going to games, watching games at home and how memorabilia is shifting from physical to digital. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and RotoWire's James Anderson to discuss when to decide to sell in dynasty leagues, which prospects will be big movers on his prospect list next week, what his ranking process is like, how organizational context matters for prospects, and end with a would you rather between two veteran pitchers who have been pitching well.Rundown-Deciding when to sell in your dynasty league-What types of prospects to rebuild around-James Anderson’s top prospect target-Young major leaguers on the fringe that might take a job-Organizational contexts for prospect ranking-More Twins depth chart discussion-Three top-ten prospect outfielders?-Learning from Jeremy Pena and Hedbert Perez-Moxie, pitch mix, and minor league Stuff+-Max Meyer vs. Grayson RodriguezFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the impressive debut of George Kirby, several prospects emerging to find playing time at the big-league level, players exceeding their scouting grades and expected production, bat humidors, Justin Verlander's post-surgery arsenal, and more. Rundown- George Kirby's Debut; Future Expectations- Interest in Josh Winder?- Royce Lewis & Jose Miranda- Can Juan Yepez Maintain an Everyday Role?- MJ Melendez & The Royals' C-1B-DH Crowd- A Boring Pickup in Cincinnati?- Grit+ & Exceeding Expectations- Bat Humidor Technology- Justin Verlander Pre v. Post-Surgery Stuff- Odds & Ends: Yadiel Hernandez, Michael King v. Luis Gil & Stuff+ LaggardsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the value of not swinging the bat, and why that might be a big problem for baseball to solve. Plus, they examine several slow-starting pitchers in search of underlying problems that could persist, and potential trade targets. Rundown- Swinging Is Bad, Mmmm K?- Is Something Wrong With Freddy Peralta?- José Berríos' Slow Start- Fading Interest in Targeting Charlie Morton?- What's Up with Trevor Rogers?- Tyler Mahle: Not an SP1 (Shocker)- "You Can't Go Rapid Fire On José Urquidy!"- Taking the 'L' with Kyle Hendricks- Germán Márquez's Awful Start- Scouting & Projections- xStats v. ROS ProjectionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several slow-starting bats and try to determine where there are opportunities to make viable trades, and where the early downturn in performance might be a warning sign of a disappointing 2022 season. Plus, they discuss some of the fallout from rosters shrinking, and Joe Ryan's success despite underwhelming pitching model numbers. Rundown- Making Sense of Marcus Semien's April- Is Anything Actually Wrong with Whit Merrifield?- Randy Arozarena's GB% & O-Swing% Spike- Is Ketel Marte Broken?- Trent Grisham's Post 2020 Stumble- Jesse Winker's Quiet Start in Seattle- Franmil Reyes & Max Muncy- Justin Turner v. Time- Willie Calhoun Wants a Trade; Would You Trade For Him?- Josh Lowe Heads Back to Durham- Joe Ryan v. the Pitching+ ModelFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsWatch the show on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.