Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann continue on about the company’s first steps into the marketplace. The challenges they met selling this idea to investors, and journalists they were trying to recruit, specifically with the expansion into the Bay Area. Writers, Marcus Thompson and Anthony Slater give their thoughts on that process as well.For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s co-founders Alex Mather and Adam Hansmann about how they met, how an idea for better sports coverage materialized into a significant media player in the sports landscape and the spirit at the heart of The Athletic’s culture. For the complete lineup of episodes, visit delltechnologiespodference.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the debuts of Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, the ongoing struggles of Luis Castillo, Jack Flaherty's continued to push toward 'ace' status, the Yankees' COVID situation, the Astros' decision to do something good, and the show's first brush with getting challenged to a duel. Rundown0:27 New Names?2:08 Day 1 in Seattle for Jarred Kelenic & Logan Gilbert9:45 A Change in West-Coast Watchability Rankings16:28 Luis Castillo Continues to Struggle18:42 How Does Jack Flaherty Outperform His Underlying & Advanced Metrics?23:40 What's Going On with the Yankees & COVID?31:09 The Astros Do Something Good39:00 An Attempt to Avoid a DuelFollow 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/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Jarred Kelenic's promotion to Seattle, the limitations (and benefits) of projections for prospects, stash-worthy minor-leaguers, the struggles of Lourdes Gurriel Jr., and the quiet success of Kyle Gibson in Texas to begin 2021. Rundown1:01 Jarred Kelenic Gets the Call9:24 Kelenic vs. Andrew Vaughn for the Rest of 2021?13:50 Which Prospects Are Next?27:32 Expectations for Khalil Lee31:58 What Should the Angels Do for a Spark?38:29 Wood Bats in College?46:02 Is Lourdes Gurriel Jr. Just Not That Good?50:46 Will Shane McClanahan's Workload Increase?56:11 Kyle Gibson 3.060:13 Dynasty League GM WoesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow 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 answer an excellent group of mailbag questions including the difference between 'reach rate' and 'chase rate', the details of Alex Verdugo's step forward, Dominic Smith and Gleyber Torres' quiet starts, the "new" Robbie Ray, Triston McKenzie's missing command, and a few over/unders for the rest of the season. Rundown0:58 Reach Rate vs. Chase Rate6:17 Examining Alex Verdugo's Step Forward18:20 Dominic Smith: Have Pitchers Figured Him Out?23:19 What's Up with Gleyber Torres?27:33 Can We Trust the New Robbie Ray?32:31 Anything Good in Dylan Cease's Start to 2021?35:34 Where Did Triston McKenzie's Command Go?41:27 What's Next for Aaron Civale?46:01 Can Jonathan Loaisiga Work Effectively in a Larger Role?52:21 Over/Unders!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a tough exit for Albert Pujols in Anaheim, his dominant decade upon arriving in the league in 2001, John Means' ascent to the top of the Baltimore rotation, pitcher injuries as a result of sitting too close to max velocity, and DVR faces the music in the wake of V*ctor Robles' slow start. Rundown1:15 Albert Pujols Doesn't Really Fit on Another Team5:37 On Deserving a League-Wide Parade into the Sunset11:07 The Machine's Greatness & Humble Beginnings15:49 John Means Business20:54 Pitcher Injuries & Sitting Too Close to Max Velocity36:53 DVR Eats Crow41:27 Who/What Do We Collect?49:19 Congrats, Britt!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/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the start of the minor-league season, what they're looking for in prospects early in the year, the continued patience necessary with Wander Franco in redraft leagues, xStats outliers, and more. Rundown1:03 The Value in Starting Assignments14:58 Is Raw Power an Overvalued Tool?19:30 If You Think He's a Star....24:00 Trade for Floor, Draft Ceiling?33:07 Prospect of the Week!!!41:29 Eno Steals From DVR50:03 A Masterclass in Managing54:31 Matt Carpenter, Tommy Pham and xStats62:43 Is Alex Wood Back?66:21 A Surprising Change in Splits by PitchFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss early fallers among hitters and pitchers, the Dodgers' replacement options for Dustin May, the new look Ryan McMahon, and the viability of banking more saves in the first half of the season with a reliever-heavy lineup before making up ground in the second half with more starting pitchers. Rundown2:25 Mookie Betts8:44 Francisco Lindor16:46 Marcell Ozuna21:56 Kyle Tucker25:03 Jose Abreu28:55 DJ LeMahieu31:53 Lucas Giolito37:45 Luis Castillo41:18 Kenta Maeda43:38 Blake Snell45:46 Kyle Hendricks51:31 Frankie Montas57:15 Dodgers Replacement Options for Dustin May64:01 Is Ryan McMahon for Real?67:20 Closer Balance Early v. LateFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the potential drawbacks of moving pitching mounds further away from the plate, why 'Pace of Play' is no longer a concern for MLB, several April awards, and walk-up music selections.Rundown1:30 Potential Drawbacks From Moving the Mound Back8:39 The Pace of Play Concerns Are Going to Vanish13:42 Early Parity = More Fun!29:00 April Hardware53:28 Mike Trout is Still Better Than Everybody Else62:45 Walk-Up MusicFollow 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/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss April risers on among hitters and pitchers, and take a look at previously unsettled closer situations to see if the dust as settled as the first month of the season comes to a close. Rundown0:51 Jesse Winker is Mashing3:11 Nick Solak's Power Surge8:27 Carson Kelly's Excellent April13:06 Nate Lowe Cashing In with Opportunity in Texas18:13 Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s Massive Leap24:55 DVR Gets Yuli Gurriel Wrong Again28:33 Carlos Rodón's Return to Prominence33:11 Cristian Javier Continues to Shine36:49 Trevor Rogers' Underwhelming Stuff+ Number40:33 Danny Duffy Holds Early Velo Gains44:07 Michael Kopech to the Rotation?49:31 Skeptical of Steven Matz?51:47 John Means, MLB Trade Candidate?57:29 A Look Back at Previously Unsettled Closer SituationsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow 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.