Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the excellent weekend Game 7s from the LCS matchups and break down the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers. Rundown1:04 LCS Game 7s Delivered!3:33 Morton’s Hook & Nick Anderson’s ALCS Struggles9:02 Did the Braves Ask Too Much of A.J. Minter?12:11 Stacking Up the Rays and Dodgers14:31 The Rays and the Underdog Narrative19:15 The Importance of Blake Snell22:22 Patching Together a Potential Dodgers Pitching Plan for Game 230:53 Series PredictionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno is joined by Twins pitcher (and former Ray) Jake Odorizzi to discuss the postseason so far, the challenge of pitching without off-days, pitching in games on a ‘throw-day’, pitcher workloads in 2021, and more. Rundown1:40 Are You Enjoying This Postseason So Far?2:56 How Difficult Is It to Handle Pitching Without Off-Days?5:18 2020 Injuries & A Partial Spring Training7:43 What Would It Be Like To Start a Game on a Throw Day?13:05 How Much of a Workload Can You Handle in 2021?15:51 Matching Up the Rays with the Dodgers and Braves19:22 On Shifting & Defensive Positioning25:21 The Aesthetics of Rays BaseballFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Jake on Twitter: @JakeOdorizziFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the implications of the Rays and Astros choosing to bullpen their way through Game 5, an unexpected gem from Bryse Wilson, another highly questionable in-game decision involving Clayton Kershaw, and their predictions for the remaining LCS games. Rundown1:57 Thoughts on the Rays' Decision to Bullpen Game 56:25 Which Relievers Will the Astros Turn to in Game 6?8:02 How Good is Framber Valdez?11:53 Final ALCS Predictions16:20 More Randy Arozarena Facts (courtesy of @smada_bb)20:11 What Is Driving the Decision-Making Around Pulling Kershaw?22:10 How Did Bryse Wilson Turn In a Gem?28:37 The Braves Face the Same Decision as the Rays in Game 531:28 Final NLCS PredictionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' offensive explosion in Game 3, the Astros' first win of the ALCS, and the questions surrounding several pitching plans for Thursday's matchups.Rundown0:54 The Dodgers’ Offense Erupts7:01 A Successor for Hunter Pence12:18 Springer’s Big Homer; Greinke’s Start Lead Astros to Win12:54 Which Relievers Do You Trust in Houston?17:51 The Rays’ Starting Pitcher Options for Game 523:26 How Close Was Willy Adames to a Game-Tying Homer?25:36 Concerns About the Rays’ Offense?28:56 Predictions for Thursday’s MatchupsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the status of Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin's spot start in his absence, the Braves' 2-0 lead in the NLCS, the Rays' elite defense, and the Astros' uphill battle facing a 3-0 deficit. Rundown0:35 Clayton Kershaw's Status; Tony Gonsolin's Spot Start5:04 The Dodgers' Offense is Waking Up9:00 Re-Thinking the Usage of Dustin May16:04 Will Smith, the Catcher19:12 Jose Altuve Wades Into Chuck Knoblauch Territory22:56 The Rays' Reasonably Fresh Bullpen for Game 432:29 Are These LCS Series Good?36:41 Trivia for Charity!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month, theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Rays' outstanding defensive effort, Lance McCullers' excellent outing in defeat, and Atlanta's Game 1 triumph over Walker Buehler and the Dodgers behind Max Fried and a late-inning push against the Braves' bullpen. Rundown0:48 Manuel Margot Secures His Place in October Highlight Reels6:08 A Closer Look at a Gem From Lance McCullers8:24 Revamped Arsenals for the Playoffs?14:27 Alex Bregman and the Best 0-for-5 Ever?17:07 Atlanta Quiets the Dodgers' Offense20:51 The Importance of Jake McGee23:40 Austin Riley & 'The Sound'29:54 Questions About the Dodgers' Bullpen Plan Behind Kershaw in Game 2Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the ALCS and NLCS matchups, Mike Brosseau's classic battle with Aroldis Chapman in Game 5 of the ALDS, the importance of having different looks in a bullpen, and more. Rundown0:51 Do We Deserve Having the Astros in the ALCS?4:20 Encino Man Would Love This!10:18 At Least One of Us Picked Game of the ALDS Correctly15:43 Brosseau vs. Chapman: An All-Time Great Postseason At-Bat21:45 Velo, Velo and More Velo25:29 NLCS Preview36:22 Bullpen Construction and Varying LooksFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees-Rays Game 5 matchup, the quick exits of the Padres and Marlins from the Division Series round, and the A's ongoing October woes. Rundown0:36 Yankees Pitchers Deliver in Game 4 Win9:40 Home Runs Are Good!14:14 A Fortunate NLDS Draw for Atlanta16:44 More October Woes in Oakland20:51 Love for Dusty Baker25:37 A Disappointing Ending for the Padres' Great 2020 Campaign36:09 Game 5 Predictions!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the state of all four Division Series, which could all draw to an end Thursday as the A's, Yankees, Marlins and Padres all face elimination. Rundown3:24 The A's Mash Their Way to Game 49:04 Did We Undersell Atlanta's Bullpen?16:32 The Yankees Face Elimination27:44 The Randy Arozarena Experience30:40 A Robbed Home Run, Blowing Kisses, and a Near Blown Save41:09 Why Didn't the Padres Add MacKenzie Gore to the Roster?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees’ curious decision to use Deivi Garcia as an opener, the A’s attempt to stave off elimination, Ronald Acuña’s feud with the Marlins, and a rough series opener for the Padres. Rundown1:09 Yankees-Rays10:11 Astros-A’s17:01 Marlins-Braves25:02 Padres-DodgersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.