Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss a busy Opening Weekend including a few disappointing performances from fantasy aces, more confusion with multiple teams deploying closer committees, in-season tools they use for managing their rosters, and much more. RundownDisappointing Aces: Brandon Woodruff, Shane Bieber & Julio UríasDo Foul Balls Matter in Pitching Performances?More Committee Questions & Electric FiremenWeekend Starting Pitcher Stuff+ LeadersBigger Leadoff BatsIn-Season Management Tools & ProjectionsPlate Discipline & Quality of ContactSteven Kwan's Power CeilingHector Neris Appeal w/Ryan Pressly's Velo DipFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Opening Day swap between the Twins and Padres, and the fallout for each team's bullpen and rotation. Plus, their takeaways from draft season, most rostered players for 2022, and a few bold predictions from DVR. RundownThe Free-Agent Frenzy in LABRAn Opening Day Twins-Padres SwapLate Draft Season Helium: Bobby Witt Jr. & Julio Rodríguez v. CJ AbramsMost Rostered PlayersDraft Season TakeawaysDVR's Bold Predictions (Judged by Eno)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 Jacob deGrom shoulder injury, Spencer Torkelson and Matt Brash making the Opening Day rosters, Craig Kimbrel's bumpy spring debut with the Dodgers, the Angels' decision to DFA Justin Upton, and more.RundownJacob deGrom's Shoulder InjuryOpportunity for Tylor MegillSpencer Torkelson Makes Opening Day RosterCraig Kimbrel-AJ Pollock TradeGavin Lux is DVR's New Victor RoblesJustin Upton DFA's by AngelsMatt Brash & Reid Detmers Earn Rotation SpotsImportant Show Links!Swab for Caryn: https://linktr.ee/SWABFORCARYNSteve Moyer Memorabilia Auction: https://kitsonauctions.hibid.com/catalog/351463/steve-moyer-estate-and-sports-memorabilia-auction/?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.

Important Show Links!Swab for Caryn: https://linktr.ee/SWABFORCARYNSteve Moyer Memorabilia Auction: https://kitsonauctions.hibid.com/catalog/351463/steve-moyer-estate-and-sports-memorabilia-auction/?Eno and DVR sort through the growing number of closer committees around the league and discuss their approach to build teams with enough saves potential. Plus, they discuss a question about the predictability of starting pitcher's workloads, opportunities for a few forgotten players, and a chance to help friends of Rates & Barrels (links above). RundownBullpen News, Bullpen Blues?Cubs, Padres, Rockies, RedsIt Gets Worse!Rangers & PiratesClarity in Tampa Bay?Predicting Starter WorkloadsGreg Allen & Forgotten Players Battling for Time This Spring Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from another weekend of drafts including the first wave of NFBC Main Event drafts. Closers continue to rise, Jacob deGrom shoots back into the first round, and early oatmeal players take a tumble down the board. Plus, is it time to target Cody Bellinger amidst a strikeout-heavy spring? And, how will the use of humidors in all 30 MLB parks change offensive output?RundownEno Main Event; Being 'Ready' On Draft DayAnother Bump in Closer PricesDiscounts on Injured PlayersSeiya Suzuki & Logan Gilbert Move UpCody Bellinger's Spring StrugglesAll 30 MLB Parks to Use HumidorFantasy Baseball Category IdeasDakota Hudson and the Pitching+ ModelCleveland's Pitching DevelopmentFollow 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 a few takeaways from draft season so far including the choice between overpaying for early speed v. early steals, risky injury profiles, and new teams for Tommy Pham, Randal Grichuk and Raimel Tapia. RundownWhat Have We Learned This Draft Season? (So Far)Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Injury DiscountInnings & Injury RiskLingering Concerns About Shane Bieber?Randal Grichuk to Colorado, Raimel Tapia to TorontoTommy Pham Signs with the RedsTommy Edman's Hold on the Leadoff SpotShane McClanahan's Hard Contact IssueFollow 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 a busy weekend that included more big signings as Trevor Story (Boston), Carlos Correa (Minnesota), Nicholas Castellanos (Phillies), and Jorge Soler (Marlins) found new teams, Luke Voit gets traded to San Diego, Kenley Jansen relocates to Atlanta, and MacKenzie Gore impresses in his first outing of the spring. RundownTrevor Story Chooses the Red SoxCarlos Correa to Minnesota w/Multiple Opt-OutsKyle Schwarber & Nicholas Castellanos to PhillyJorge Soler: An Undervalued Masher in Miami?Kenley Jansen to Atlanta?!Luke Voit Traded to San DiegoTyler Anderson Signs with DodgersDrew Smyly to the CubsInjury UpdateFollow 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 latest round of signings, trades and injury updates including Freddie Freeman to the Dodgers, Kris Bryant to the Rockies, Seiya Suzuki to the Cubs, and big trades that sent Matt Chapman to Toronto, and Jesse Winker + Eugenio Suárez to Seattle. RundownFreddie Freeman to the DodgersKris Bryant to the Rockies!(?)Seiya Suzuki to the CubsMatt Champan Traded to TorontoJesse Winker & Eugenio Suárez to SeattleAnthony Rizzo Returns to the YankeesInjury Updates: Jack Flaherty, Chris Sale, Zac Gallen, Jacob deGromMinor MovesFollow 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 finish their 2022 Position Preview series with a breakdown of catchers, and a few UT-only players including Shohei Ohtani, Franmil Reyes & Nelson Cruz. Groups by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1 – Top 50(ish) Overall CatchersSalvador Perez, J.T. Realmuto & Will SmithTier 2 – Top 50-110 Overall CatchersDaulton Varsho, Yasmani Grandal & Willson ContrerasTier 3 – Top 110-200 Overall CatchersTyler Stephenson, Keibert Ruiz, Mitch Garver & Adley RutschmanTier 4 – Top 200-300 Overall CatchersChristian Vázquez, Travis d’Arnaud, Elias Díaz, Alejandro Kirk, Mike Zunino, Omar Narváez, Gary Sánchez, Sean Murphy, Carson Kelly, Joey Bart & Max StassiLate DartsUT-Only BatsShohei Ohtani, Franmil Reyes & Nelson CruzFollow 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 flurry of activity since the end of the lockout including injury updates on Fernando Tatis Jr. and Ronald Acuña Jr., several trades involving the Yankees, Twins, Rangers and Reds, a new home for Carlos Rodón, Clayton Kershaw's return to the Dodgers, on-air breaking news with a Matt Olson blockbuster with Atlanta, and much more!RundownFernando Tatis Jr.'s Wrist Surgery; Possible SurgeryRonald Acuña Jr. Targeting a May Return?Trades, Trades & More TradesSonny Gray in MinnesotaMitch Garver in TexasClayton Kershaw Stays with the DodgersCarlos Rodón's Deal with the Giants; Rising ADPChris Bassitt to the MetsYusei Kikuchi to the JaysBreaking News! Matt Olson to AtlantaQuick Takeaways on Smaller TransactionsFollow 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.