Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss Zack Wheeler's Thoracic Outlet Syndrome diagnosis and the lengthy timetable for his recovery, Aaron Nola's return to the Phillies' rotation, an eight-year extension for Samuel Basallo and whether that will prompt the Orioles to trade Adley Rutschman this winter. Plus, Eno shares a few interesting takeaways from this year's Saberseminar in Chicago, and they examine a new offering from Shane Bieber, who pitched well in his first start back from the IL for the Blue Jays. Rundown1:30 Zack Wheeler: Diagnosed with Thoracic Outlet Syndrome8:40 Aaron Nola: Sharp in Second Start Back from IL12:27 Samuel Basallo's Eight-Year Extension w/Orioles21:32 Yordan Alvarez: Scheduled to Return to Tuesday24:39 Eno's Pitching Mechanics: Side View28:50 Saberseminar Takeaways34:33 Wind Applied Metrics & A Ridiculous Homer43:56 Pitchers Forcing Bad Swing Decisions51:13 Shane Bieber Is Back with a Kick-ChangeFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR answer several mailbag questions covering the turnaround of Gavin Williams and the recent struggles of Spencer Strider before examining several options to consider this weekend as pickups on the waiver wire from shallow-league options (Bryce Miller, Cam Schlittler) to two-start pitchers for the upcoming week and the recently-promoted Parker Messick in Cleveland.Rundown4:40 Making Sense of Gavin Williams' Progression in 202511:52 Chandler Simpson & Building Rosters with Similar Players19:43 Buying Chris Paddack & Charlie Morton Sticking in the Tigers' Rotation?22:12 Dropping Spencer Strider in Redraft Leagues?27:29 Pitchers to Consider on the Waiver Wire This Weekend36:19 Cam Schlittler's Move Into Shallow Leagues43:09 The Search for Long-Term Closers in Baltimore & Oakland49:05 Hitters to Consider: Daylen Lile, Wenceel Pérez & a Luke Keaschall Toss-UpFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss an early exit for Shohei Ohtani on Wednesday night and consider how his workload on the mound might be handled in 2026, and Zach Neto's long-term outlook as a player showing 30-homer, 30-steal skills. Plus, they consider the benefits of MLB's plan to expand to 32 teams, and Stephen Nesbitt's well-designed realignment that would actually preserve the American and National Leagues. They also look at the massive step forward from Maikel Garcia as the Royals are hanging around the American League Wild Card race as September draws closer.Rundown1:00 Shohei Ohtani Leaves Early with Thigh Bruise; Ohtani Pitching Outlook for 20269:19 Zach Neto: X-Rays Negative, Long-Term Outlook on the Strength of 2025 Growth?18:00 The Big Plan: MLB's Next Round of Expansion & Realignment26:24 The Nesbitt Plan: Realignment ProposalStephen's Story ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/656063536:13 The Royals Are Hanging Around42:53 Pitching Development in Kansas CityFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Jed discuss Bubba Chandler finally getting called up, whether Aaron Judge and Boone are on the same page about his injury, what is going on with Ketel Marte and the D-backs, the current state of the Orioles, and what to expect from some of the recently promoted prospects in Baltimore. Rundown2:50 Bubba Chandler Finally Gets Called Up7:15 Are Aaron Judge & Aaron Boone on the Same Page?11:35 Jacob deGrom’s Next Start to Be Skipped Due to Fatigue16:35 Is Ketel Marte Getting Shade in Arizona, or Is It a Misunderstanding?22:10 Jed's Experience in Player’s Only Meetings32:12 The Current State of the Orioles37:45 Samuel Basallo Could be the Real Deal47:00 What to Expect from Dylan BeaversFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s season so far, the almost certain impact of injuries on the summer struggles of Kyle Tucker, and Jordan Westburg's steady skills around trips to the IL in his second full season with the Orioles.Plus, Tim Britton joins the show to discuss the Mets' recent woes, the questions the team will try to answer between now and October, another injury hurdle for Francisco Alvarez, and the future of Pete Alonso with the organization.Rundown1:03 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Dealing w/Hamstring Injury5:45 Kyle Tucker: Getting Days Off Due to Slump14:07 Jordan Westburg: Left Early w/Right Ankle Discomfort18:07 Tim Britton Joins the Show!23:18 Struggles of the Current Mets Starters30:09 Francisco Alvarez to the IL with Right Thumb Injury36:17 Solving the Brett Baty, Mark Vientos, Ronny Mauricio Problem40:07 Re-Assessing Pete Alonso's Free-Agent Market46:00 Are the Mets Still Playoff-Bound in 2025?47:47 Parker Messick Gets the Call51:43 Colson Montgomery's Early Exit, Long-Term OutlookFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Tim on Bluesky: @timbritton.bsky.social‬e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Tim BrittonProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a serious health situation for Zack Wheeler, who had surgery to address a blood clot near his right shoulder. Plus, the wear-and-tear injuries pick up as the calendar reaches the second-half of August as Jackson Merrill is dealing with an ankle issue, Max Muncy returns to the IL, and Kyle Stowers lands on the shelf with an oblique injury.Rundown2:32 A Scary Health Situation for Zack Wheeler3:56 Samuel Basallo Gets the Call6:41 Jackson Merrill: Slowed by Ankle Injury10:28 Max Muncy Goes Back to the IL w/Oblique Injury13:46 Kyle Stowers & Added Risk for High-End Bat Speed?19:17 Cade Horton and Future Strikeout Rate Growth30:58 What's Going On with Second-Half Kyle Manzardo?36:54 Where the Money Went: Nolan McLean's Debut, Braxton Ashcraft Stretches Out & A Change for Brandon Young55:37 Jonah Tong's Triple-A Debut & Other News & NotesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tough Starting Pitcher Rankings for the Rest of 2025Eno and DVR wish FanGraphs a Happy 20th Birthday and discuss several tough rankings from Eno's final list for the 2025 season including Logan Webb, Dylan Cease, Shohei Ohtani, and Chase Burns, along with the surprising lefties -- Andrew Abbott, Jacob Lopez, and Trevor Rogers -- as the stretch run approaches. They also look at a few intriguing names on the waiver this weekend including the recently-promoted Owen Caissie, and Nolan McLean ahead of his MLB debut against the Mariners on Saturday.Plus, Niv Shah joins the show to discuss late-season ottoneu strategy with players unlikely to be kept and how to approach trading with loans versus dropping a player in hopes of a cascading effect that puts other interesting players onto waivers, and our Senior Hot Correspondent ranks the eight Taste of the Majors hot dogs from the season so far($) Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6549810Rundown4:12 Updates on Ronald Acuña Jr., Pablo López & Michael King10:30 Padres-Dodgers & Great Weekend Series On Tap21:09 Logan Webb: A Tough Rank Up Top?25:22 Dylan Cease's Rebound & Cade Horton's Surge31:50 Shohei Ohtani's Workload Increasing to Win Eligibility Levels35:55 Chase Burns' Late-Season Limitations40:40 Owen Caissie's Promotion & Playing Time Outlook43:49 Nolan McLean Headed to the Mets' Rotation48:18 Forrest Whitley is Pitching Well at Triple-A53:07 LODEM Kings as Tough Rankings Too55:02 Talking Keeper Trade/Drop Strategy w/Niv Shah1:09:27 Taste of the Majors: Power Rankings in Mid-AugustFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the battle atop the AL West before examining the Phillies' case for the 'Best Team in Baseball' crown thanks to excellent starting pitching at the continued improvement of Cristopher Sánchez and Kyle Schwarber putting up career-best numbers in his age-32 season. Plus, they look at four intriguing starting pitchers getting a late-season opportunity.Rundown1:12 A Look at the AL West as Josh Hader Gets a Second Opinion & Yordan Alvarez Inches Toward a Return7:01 Dylan Crews is Back; Nathaniel Lowe DFA'd by the Nationals11:38 The Phillies' Case for 'Best Team in Baseball'16:43 Cristopher Sánchez's Rise to Ace-Level Performance29:59 Kyle Schwarber's Career-Year at Age-32 (How I'd Pitch This Guy)40:18 Injuries Keeping the Gap Between Teams Around the League Smaller?50:14 Nerding Out: Four Starting Pitchers We're Intrigued ByFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Red Sox's 'quiet' ascent to the second-place spot in the AL East on the strength of a lineup that is tied for fifth in wOBA and wonder if the pitching is deep enough to make the team dangerous if they reach the playoffs. Plus, they discuss how players change over the course of the season, and a round of injury news items including a follow-up on Astros closer Josh Hader. Rundown1:05 Assessing the Red Sox in mid-August9:15 Is the Current Success of the Pitching Staff Successful?12:53 An Improving Bullpen, Not Without Questions15:55 Dustin May & The Importance of Fastball Mix23:09 How Do They Stack Up Against the Blue Jays?30:13 How Players Change Over the Course of the Season?40:05 How Does Velocity Hold Up When Fatigue Sets In?45:18 'First-Half' and 'Second-Half' Players53:18 Other News & Notes: Adolis García, Félix Bautista, Zach Eflin & Miguel Vargas1:00:43 The A's Young Pitching is Intriguing, Will It Work in Sacramento?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Astros' bullpen as Josh Hader is slowed by a shoulder injury, the return of Cristian Javier to the rotation, plus on the first installment of 'The Checklist', they discuss the seasons of Ben Rice, Bo Bichette and Geraldo Perdomo.Cody Stavenhagen joins the program to discuss the Tigers, whose underwhelming additions at the Trade Deadline may come into question without a deep run in October.Rundown1:05 Josh Hader: Sent for Imaging Due to Shoulder Soreness4:54 Cristian Javier: Shows New Sinker in Return to Rotation10:08 Shane McClanahan: Undergoes Season-Ending Surgery13:57 Ben Rice: Increasing Time Behind the Plate23:31 Bo Bichette: Buying the 2025 Rebound?27:08 Geraldo Perdomo: A Top-25 Hitter in 202530:42 Cody Stavenhagen Joins the Show to Talk Tigers!35:16 Understanding Riley Greene's Mid-Summer Slump40:42 A Deeper Lineup for This Year's Tigers?45:21 An Underwhelming Trade Deadline55:45 The Lack of Consistency with the Bats Despite a Higher Floor1:02:06 A Very Strong System Capable of Bringing Long-Term SuccessFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Cody on Bluesky: @codystavenhagen.bsky.social‬e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Cody StavenhagenProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.