Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR start Pitcher Week by breaking down the Top 30 Starting Pitchers going off the board in 2022 drafts (based on NFBC ADP). Whether you're building heavily with early pitching, or trying to wait to start building a rotation, getting the right foundation in place is a key to dominating in your leagues this season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsGroups by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1 – Top 30 OV PitchersGerrit Cole, Corbin Burnes, Walker Buehler, Max Scherzer, Brandon Woodruff, Jacob deGrom & Zack WheelerTier 2 – Top 30-50 OV PitchersShane Bieber, Julio Urías, Aaron Nola, Lucas Giolito & Sandy AlcantaraTier 3 – 50-75 OV ArmsRobbie Ray, Freddy Peralta, Chris Sale, Logan Webb & Lance LynnTier 4 – 75-100 OV ArmsMax Fried, Kevin Gausman, Jose Berrios, Jack Flaherty, Joe Musgrove, Dylan Cease, Trevor Rogers, Luis Castillo, Frankie Montas, Charlie Morton, Yu Darvish, Alek Manoah & Justin Verlander Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR break down the first base position, where playing time shares could be increasing at the bottom end of the player pool with the expected return of the DH to the National League. Once again, the position features a few undervalued sluggers, overvalued veterans, and mid-tier targets (and players to avoid).Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsGroups by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Freddie FreemanTier 2Matt Olson, Paul Goldschmidt, Pete Alonso & Jose AbreuTier 3Ryan Mountcastle, DJ LeMahieu, Jared Walsh, Jake Cronenworth, C.J. Cron, Josh Bell, Rhys Hoskins, Ty France, Tyler Stephenson, Joey Votto & Max MuncyTier 4Anthony Rizzo, Alex Kirilloff, Trey Mancini, Jonathan Schoop & Yuli GurrielTier 5Bobby Dalbec, Brandon Belt, Frank Schwindel, Nate Lowe, Luke Voit, Miguel Sanó, Spencer Torkelson, LaMonte Wade Jr., Jesus Aguilar & Rowdy TellezBest of the RestSeth Beer, Dominic Smith, Mike Moustakas, Juan Yepez, Keston Hiura & Eric HosmerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at 33% off for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR break down the third base position, which offers a handful of intriguing mid-round values, but might require some early attention given the drop-off at the position outside the Top 200 overall. Is Austin Riley catching too much helium coming off of an excellent 2021? Should you pay the Adalberto Mondesi Tax? Is there still early-round potential in the likes of Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Kris Bryant and Anthony Rendon? Plus, if you wait at the position, where you can find undervalued players outside the Top 100?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsGroups by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1José Ramírez, Rafael Devers & Manny MachadoTier 2Austin Riley & Adalberto MondesiTier 3Nolan Arenado, Alex Bregman, Kris Bryant & Anthony RendonTier 4DJ LeMahieu, Ke'Bryan Hayes, Yoán Moncada, Luis Urías, Justin Turner, Ryan McMahon, Matt Chapman, Eduardo Escobar & Eugenio SuárezTier 5Josh Donaldson, Jeimer Candelario, Abraham Toro, Cavan Biggio, Gio Urshela, Josh Jung, Jonathan Villar, Alec BohmBest of the RestJose Miranda, Kevin Smith, Mike Moustakas, Evan Longoria & Brian Anderson Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR finish the middle infield with their breakdown of the second base position. With plenty of viable options inside the Top 100 in ADP, is it wise to hold off on early rounders like Ozzie Albies and Whit Merrifield? And, how steep is the drop-off if you wait until the 100-200 range to address the keystone?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsGroups by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1Trea Turner & Ozzie AlbiesTier 2Whit Merrifield & Marcus SemienTier 3Javier Baez, Jose Altuve, Jazz Chisholm, Brandon Lowe, Ketel Marte, Jorge Polanco, Tommy Edman & Jonathan India Tier 4DJ LeMahieu Jake Cronenworth, Ty France, Chris Taylor, Max Muncy Brendan Rodgers, Luis Urías, Ryan McMahon, Eduardo Escobar & Kolten WongTier 5Jonathan Schoop, Jean Segura, Enrique Hernández, Gavin Lux, Josh Rojas, Abraham Toro, Andres Gimenez, Garrett Hampson & Nick MadrigalBest of the RestJeff McNeil, Ramon Urías, Andy Ibañez, Rodolfo Castro, Tucupita Marcano & Robinson Cano Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR kick off their annual Position Preview series with their breakdown of the shortstop position. The position is as loaded as it has ever been, and there are a lot of ways to leverage that depth throughout drafts and auctions this season. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsGroups Discussed by NFBC ADP TiersTier 1 (The First Rounders)Trea Turner, Fernando Tatis Jr. & Bo Bichette Tier 2Tim Anderson, Marcus Semien, Trevor Story, Xander Bogaerts, Francisco Lindor & Wander FrancoTier 3Javier Baez, Jazz Chisholm, Corey Seager, Jorge Polanco, Bobby Witt Jr. & Carlos CorreaTier 4Jake Cronenworth, Dansby Swanson, Willy Adames, Chris Taylor, Gleyber Torres, Luis Urías, Brendan Rodgers & Amed RosarioTier 5Eugenio Suarez, Brandon Crawford, Oneil Cruz, Josh Rojas, Gavin Lux, Nicky Lopez, Andres Gimenez, Gio Urshela & Jonathan Villar Best of the RestJose Barrero, Jeremy Pena, Bryson Stott, CJ Abrams, Didi Gregorius & Paul DeJong Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few questions surrounding the Stuff+, Location+ and Pitching+ model, ways to 'play along', fear of the unknown with 2022 Clayton Kershaw, how to utilize draft capital effectively with prospects in redraft leagues, and a few basic strategy guidelines for draft-and-hold leagues. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at 33% off for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several 'forgotten' players -- including Angels starter Griffin Canning -- plus their 2022 expectations for Josh Donaldson and Dylan Cease, leadoff hitters in danger of taking a tumble down the batting order, and more. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at 33% off for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the current state of the MLB lockout, Rachel Balkovec’s move into the manager position for the Yankees’ Low-A Tampa affiliate, changes at Camden Yards, and the non-playoff teams of 2021 that they see as playoff teams in 2022. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe 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 how leagues can consider making structural changes to account for the 2021 rise in time lost to injuries, using BABIP as a launching point to dig deeper on a player's batted-ball profile (and the viability of xBA as a BABIP alternative), and taking an appropriate amount of injury risk in lieu of high-risk, high-reward prospects in redraft leagues. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at 33% off for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss players with multi-position eligibility, and the necessity of finding at least a few players with that flexibility to fit on draft-and-hold rosters. Plus, they examine Brandon Lowe's 2021, and answer questions about dollar values, limitations of WAR in a small sample, and the types of leagues to consider for those seeking a greater fantasy baseball challenge in 2022. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at 33% off for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.