Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss Roki Sasaki's big-league debut in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Cubs series in Tokyo, the now-restored DoD page about the life of Jackie Robinson, a second option for Jared Jones' elbow injury, and other spring news and notes -- including an encouraging outing from Tyler Mahle. Plus, they reveal their most rostered players (so far) ahead of the 2025 season.Rundown2:15 The Free Look at Two Games of the 2025 Season3:55 Roki Sasaki's MLB Debut7:21 Movement Profiles of Roki Sasaki's Pitches from Baseball Prospectus14:51 When to Consider Giving Up Switch-Hitting (inspired by Tommy Edman)21:13 DoD Deletes Articles About Jackie Robinson's Army History (Update: Restored Wednesday afternoon following the recording of this episode)25:53 Jared Jones: Getting Second Opinion on Elbow Injury30:28 Jace Jung's Demotion to Triple-A; Spencer Torkelson's Opportunity?41:31 Is Tyler Mahle Feeling Froggy?46:02 Our Most Rostered Players: Players We're Leaning On in 202553:30 Eno Attempts to Guess DVR's ListFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' season-opening win over the Cubs in Tokyo, which featured five strong frames from Yoshinobu Yamamoto and an excellent showing from the bullpen. They also discuss a great piece from David Adler highlighting Shohei Ohtani's unique contact point as a possible explanation for his excellent all-fields power. Plus, they look at the return of Spencer Strider, who pitched in a game Monday for the first time this spring, Cam Smith's chances of making the Opening Day roster, and big movers from the NFBC Main Event drafts, which Eno recently took part in.Rundown3:22 Dodgers Win Series Opener in Tokyo9:57 Freddie Freeman's Reduced Playing Time Ceiling13:48 Shohei Ohtani's Unique Contact Point(Story from David Adler, MLB.com: https://www.mlb.com/news/shohei-ohtani-contact-point-statcast-analysis)21:42 Concerns About Mookie Betts' Health Beyond Tokyo?26:44 Spencer Strider is Back! (Is the ADP Going to the Moon?)34:34 Cam Smith's Path to the Opening Day Roster in Houston43:45 David Bednar: Still Hasn't Been Named Pirates' Closer48:46 Adjusting to Unique Rooms: The NFBC Main Event55:33 Reframing a 'Necessary' OverpayFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Anderson of RotoWire joins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including Mookie Betts' absence from the Japan Series and the playing time outlook for Andy Pages, an early-season IL trip for Royce Lewis, and another pitching injury to watch coming out of Yankees camp. Plus, they discuss several under-the-radar prospects capable of making an impact in 2025 -- including one of James' favorites climbing the organizational depth chart in Minnesota -- an ETA for Chandler Simpson, and keeping an open mind about pitching development for non-elite prospects.Rundown1:57 Mookie Betts' Japan Series Absence; Andy Pages' 2025 PT Outlook7:04 Royce Lewis: Will Begin Season On the IL12:57 Clarke Schmidt: Should Be Ready for Regular Season15:40 Balancing Ceiling with Proximity in Top 100 Rankings22:07 Which Prospect Hitters Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?38:56 Chandler Simpson's ETA45:14 Which Prospect Pitchers Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?1:01:42 A Few Pitching Stashes for 2026?Follow James on Bluesky: @realjranderson@bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiperWith: James AndersonProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few spring news items including a shoulder injection for George Kirby, before looking at a few deep league pitching sleepers and wondering if we'll ever see Reid Detmers put everything together for a full season in Anaheim.Rundown4:22 Bobby Witt Jr.: OK After HBP on Wednesday8:36 George Kirby: Had Biologics Injection in Shoulder14:40 Tyler Stephenson: Headed to the IL to Start Season17:43 Eno's Stop at Brewers Camp in Maryvale29:15 Deep League Pitching Sleepers44:36 Craig Yoho & Other Future Closers to Watch53:29 Utilizing NFBC Main Event Draft Results in Prep for Other Leagues1:01:14 A's 3B Job Battle & Eno's Love for Jerar EncarnacionFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring news including an opportunity for Brett Baty at second base (!?) before sharing their top-10 rotations for the upcoming season and the unique challenges of grading pitching groups this way. Plus, Eno shares a few new training tools he's seen and heard about while in Arizona this spring. Rundown1:35 Spring News & Notes: Max Scherzer, Lucas Giolito & Jeff McNeil10:24 Our Picks for the Top 10 Rotations in Baseball14:00 Eno's Three Category Approach (The Dodgers Third?!)21:01 Disagreement About the Rangers27:08 Do You Buy Trevor's Concerns About the Braves' Rotation Depth?36:30 A Would You Rather Toss-Up Steeped in Regression45:04 New Things and Unique Processes Being Implemented This SpringFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay@bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's bid to work with slightly less velocity in an effort to stay healthy in 2025, two pitching injuries that popped up in Rangers camp, Brandon Woodruff's steps toward a return to the Brewers' rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pursuit of a $500 million payday. Plus, Eno checks in from Mariners camp in Peoria before John Fogerty crashes our party over the PA system.Rundown2:08 Jacob deGrom: Attempting to Dial Back Velocity to Preserve Health?(Jeff Passan's story at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44195572/)11:23 Brandon Woodruff Progressing in Rehab; Spring Debut Sunday15:08 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Seeking $500M Deal27:29 Rob Manfred & Several Owners Pressuring Stu Sternberg to Sell the Rays31:34 Eno in Peoria at Mariners Camp43:15 Mailbag Q: Unique League FormatsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR share a follow-up confirming that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and discuss Francisco Alvarez's hamate injury, another delay for Rafael Devers' spring debut amidst a round of updates from Red Sox camp, before examining some of this spring's biggest bat speed risers.Rundown3:52 Gerrit Cole: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery6:46 Francisco Alvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks with Hamate Fracture10:45 Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back; More Red Sox Updates18:49 Follow-Ups: Jurickson Profar, Daulton Varsho, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May25:13 Spring Bat Speed Risers42:59 Eno in Surprise at Rangers Camp55:46 Let Billy Cook, A Personal StoryFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions. Rundown2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps53:35 In-Season Viewing HabitsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Lawrence Butler's seven-year extension with the A's, and a few potential comps for him as he approaches his peak. Plus, they share a few lessons learned from The Great Fantasy Baseball Invitational, where waiting too long to address the middle-infield spots may prove costly, and answer a few draft-related mailbag questions.Rundown2:19 Lawrence Butler's Seven-Year Extension with the A's11:42 Awaiting Details On Grayson Rodriguez's Triceps Soreness14:45 Christian Walker Sent for MRI (Oblique)21:35 Making Sense of Spring Velocity Drops & Cutting Through Noise26:25 Lessons Learned From TGFBI34:28 Becoming More Flexible Throughout a Draft46:47 Who Will Be This Year's Jack Flaherty?51:12 Strategy Beyond Pick 10056:02 Drake Baldwin & Dynasty League Catcher ThoughtsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring injury updates and a new potential closer entering the mix in Texas, before digging into how the conversation and analysis of relief pitchers should change with a greater emphasis on leverage index and win probability added, and other existing metrics. Plus, they look at teams effectively building bullpens in different ways, and wonder if there is a better way to measure the overall quality of a bullpen based on the different looks and pitches a group offers.Rundown2:57 Spring Training News & Notes13:40 A Sleeper for Saves in Texas?19:33 Increasing the Conversation Around Leverage Index25:25 Shutdowns & Meltdowns31:55 Finding Ways to Appropriately Value Cade Smith Relative to Emmanuel Clase41:11 Building a Bullpen with Varying Looks50:19 Would a Smaller Strike Zone Reduce Pitcher Injuries?58:20 How Much Pain Are Pitchers Throwing Through Day-to-Day?1:05:42 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 3.6.25: Trevor 1, Eno 0)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay@bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperBonus: A closer video mentioned during this episode: https://www.startribune.com/volume-up-lights-down-it-s-fernando-rodney-s-awesome-entry-video/479161213 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.