Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss the second round of Padres-Dodgers, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s huge weekend, Ryan Weathers' bid to keep a spot in the San Diego rotation, changes in the Rockies' front office, pitchers with good stuff and command, but without a rotation spot, and several players of interest through the first month of the season. Rundown1:35 Padres-Dodgers Continues to Deliver5:59 The Braves' Offense Woes Continue11:00 Ryan Weathers' Bid to Stick in the San Diego Rotation17:43 Building a Winner in Colorado28:47 Good Stuff and Command, Need Starting Role33:32 How to React to a Roster Plagued by Early Injuries45:19 Another Royal Records a Save48:50 Sixto Sánchez's Long-Term Ceiling55:07 Concerned About Kyle Tucker's Slow Start?59:11 Still Believing in Austin Riley?64:12 Alec Bohm vs. C.J. Cron vs. Joey VottoFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSign up for a subscription 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 and DVR discuss Britt's recent rankings of all 30 teams' rotations, Joey Votto's surprising late-career adjustment, Cedric Mullins' decision to give up switch-hitting, and the interactions between starters and relievers. Rundown1:05 Britt’s Rotation Rankings8:34 Jon Gray: 2021 Trade Target for Contenders?16:52 Biggest Potential Movers18:38 Making Sense of Oakland26:48 Joey Votto’s Unusual Late Career Adjustments37:21 Cedric Mullins III Gives Up Switch Hitting44:23 Leody Taveras’ Struggles49:58 Reliever/Starter Interactions61:25 Replay on Stolen Bases is BrutalFollow 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 Corbin Burnes' excellent start to 2021, where he ranks among starting pitchers for the rest of the season, plus early starting pitcher rankings changes, ETAs for several top prospects weighing service time considerations. Rundown4:08 Corbin Burnes' Historically Great Start to 202113:10 What's Wrong with Zach Plesac?23:06 Other Early SP Movers34:24 When Are We Going to See Jarred Kelenic In Seattle?43:08 Waiting on Wander in Redraft?48:44 Is Kirilloff Coming Up Soon?53:08 Luis Patiño vs. Rich Hill63:17 Fast Starts From Carlos Rodón, Alex Cobb & Zach Eflin69:26 Where is Aaron Sanchez's Velocity?71:57 An Appreciation for DVR's Brewers LeakFollow 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 $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres, the Jays' surprisingly effective pitching, and reach rate risers and fallers -- including Victor Robles, Cedric Mullins, Keston Hiura, and Javier Báez, among others. Rundown2:04 Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres Delivers12:36 The Jays’ Surprising Early Pitching22:37 An Excuse to Talk About Victor Robles?27:19 Buying Into Amed Rosario’s Shifting Approach32:01 Omar Narváez & Colin Moran Are Exceeding Expectations35:51 Cedric Mullins’ Quiet Improvement40:43 Carlos Santana’s Increased Reach Rate44:33 Another Look at Keston Hiura’s Flaws50:43 Javier Báez Finds Rock Bottom58:56 Confident in Randy Arozarena Despite Low Z-Contact%?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 to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the early struggles of key rotation members for the Nationals and Yankees, Chris Paddack, Ramón Laureano's fast start on the basepaths, the Atlantic League rules labs, bringing new ideas to the broadcast booth, Jazz Chisholm's start to 2021, an injury-free career redo, and how they might celebrate doubles. Rundown2:19 Concerns about the Nats’ Rotation Beyond Strasburg?12:00 April Trade Rumors; the Yankees' Slow Start21:44 Chris Paddack’s Early Struggles24:29 Ramón Laureano's Fast Start on the Basepaths27:05 An Opportunity to Run More Often League-Wide?31:33 Atlantic League Experiments & The Quest for More Balls in Play39:02 Bringing Something New to TV47:31 Jazz Chisholm's Strong Start to 202152:25 An Injury-Free Career Redo?59:12 Celebrations at Second BaseFollow 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 pitchers working with new offerings this season -- including Lance McCullers and Eduardo Rodriguez -- concerns about Stephen Strasburg, league-wide shifts in velocity, the struggles of Ryan Yarbrough, and the pitch-recognition skills of Jake Cronenworth.Rundown1:59 Lance McCullers’ New Toy8:11 Eduardo Rodriguez’s Altered Pitch Mix9:41 Jeff Hoffman in Cincinnati13:37 Is There Any Reason to Believe in Huascar Ynoa?17:57 Reduced Velo, and Pitch Mix Changes for Stephen Strasburg23:45 League-Wide Velocity Shifts31:40 Danny Duffy is...Rosterable?34:07 What’s Up With Ryan Yarbrough?39:00 Joey Lucchesi as a Met47:14 Jake Cronenworth’s Plate Discipline52:37 Called Strikes and Whiffs…for Hitters?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/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the early increase in injuries around the league, churning the bottom of rosters in the opening weeks of the season, balancing tough matchups against rapidly improving skills, and more.Rundown2:40 Injuries Are Up; How Are We Coping?5:36 Brandon Marsh vs. Jo Adell in Short Term10:13 Churning the Bottom of the Roster17:46 Tough Matchups vs. Improving Skills23:46 Early K-BB% Leaders29:49 Some Insight on the 2021 Baseball32:46 Early Surprises on the Max Exit Velo Leaderboard44:00 The Thin Margin Between Waiver Players & Bench Players48:23 Opposite-Field Barrels?52:48 Buying Very Early Swinging-Strike Rates?Follow 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.

Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exit, a sluggish start for the A's, and a few first-week surprises including Akil Baddoo and Mark Melancon's emergence as the Padres' closer.Rundown2:37 A Tatís Injury Update9:58 Rougned Odor Goes to the Yankees15:14 Benches Clear Again in the NL Central20:38 Ross Atkins Gets a Five-Year Extension27:25 James Paxton's Early Exit33:51 It's Too Early to Panic, but the A's Have Had a Brutal Week41:44 Akil Baddoo Getting PT on the 'Fun Bad' Tigers45:47 Can Yermín Mercedes Keep the DH Job?49:42 How Long Will Mark Melancon Hold the Closer Role in San Diego?57:25 Doug Jones and Unorthodox Closer ArsenalsFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Britt & DVR discuss an exciting Opening Weekend of baseball including the theatrics of Shohei Ohtani in his 2021 season debut, the emergence of Yermín Mercedes, flaring tempers between the Cardinals and Reds, and more. Rundown1:07 Shohei Ohtani is Amazing5:17 Yermín Mercedes Goes 8-for-8 to Open 202110:07 Benches Clear in Cincinnati; Is It a Brawl Without Punches?18:26 An Update on the Nats' COVID Outbreak23:27 César Valdez's Approach is Highly Unusual29:46 Making Sense of the Jays' Bullpen Roles37:36 Berrios vs. Burnes 43:59 MLB Moves the 2021 All-Star Game Out of AtlantaFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy Opening Day and dig through the box scores while attempting to sift through the noise to find meaningful indicators as the 2021 season gets underway. How concerned should we be with batting orders, early velocity readings, and reliever usage from the jump?Rundown6:15 Gregory Soto’s Bumpy Save10:29 Does Lineup Position Matter?17:22 Making Sense of the Twins’ Bullpen25:13 Keeping an Eye on David Bednar for Future Saves31:07 Stashing Jose Alvarado over Archie Bradley40:52 Regrets on Avoiding Jake Cronenworth?43:14 Tyler Glasnow’s Slider Usage is Up!48:13 Luis Castillo’s Velocity Drop Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.