Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Eno and DVR to discuss all things Angels, including the impact of manager Ron Washington during a challenging year, the overall direction of the club with Arte Moreno's decision to continue forward as owner, and the future of Mike Trout. Rundown0:43 The Impact of Ron Washington on the 2024 Angels7:23 Missed Opportunities to Add Depth11:52 Should the Angels Have Perry Minasian Lead the Rebuild?17:00 Fast Promotions for Zach Neto & Nolan Schanuel21:00 Angels Prospects Nearing an Opportunity26:11 Arte Moreno's Decision to Take the Team Off the Market31:09 Mike Trout's Future in Anaheim41:10 José Soriano as a Key Piece of the Core?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Sam on Twitter: @SamBlum3e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to the Rangers' rotation, more injuries in the Marlins' starting unit, Giancarlo Stanton's quietly strong season before a trip to the IL, and much more. Rundown4:57 Edwin Díaz: Ejected for Sticky Substance Violation; 10-game Suspension on Tap10:11 Max Scherzer: Picks Up Victory in Return from IL15:02 Jesús Luzardo Likely Out 4-6 Weeks22:36 Giancarlo Stanton's Quietly Good 202430:25 Which Early-Round Player(s) Are You Avoiding in Trades?FanGraphs Player Rater: https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/player-rater 45:45 Where the Money Went58:05 Weekend DropsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts.Rundown1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before?21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment59:00 Bob Feller's FastballFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at key injury news, including an opportunity in the Houston rotation with Justin Verlander's move to the IL, before checking in on minor-league news and notes, and a few early waiver-wire considerations for the weekend.Rundown5:31 Willie Mays Passes Away at 9313:41 Gerrit Cole Returns From the IL19:25 Kyle Bradish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery with Internal Brace24:02 Max Scherzer Returning Saturday Against the Royals30:56 Jake Bloss Getting a Call to Houston35:42 Jordan Lawlar On Minor-League IL with Hamstring Strain39:45 Dylan Crews Joins James Wood at Triple-A43:15 Other Prospect News & Notes51:47 Daniel Schneeman Getting a Look in Cleveland56:35 Ben Rice and Other Bats to Consider1:01:45 Tobias Myers Roster Rates on the RiseFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss MLB's disciplinary action against umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules, and Hoberg's ongoing appeal. Plus, they consider the parity with all but two teams in the National League within two games of a playoff position as play began Tuesday, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s bid to return to stardom with less fanfare outside of San Diego, and Snoop Dogg's surprise visit to the Brewers broadcast over the weekend. Rundown1:12 Pat Hoberg Disciplined by MLB for Violating Gambling Rules10:31 Can Hoberg's Appeal Actually Change Anything?12:50 Mid-June Parity: Love It or Leave It?28:57 Remind Us if This is Still Happening in September34:05 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Quiet Move Back Toward Stardom42:36 Jurickson Profar's Amazing 202446:05 Snoop Dogg Dropped by the Brewers' TV BoothFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with impactful injuries, a few tough hitters to rank as their "new" roles become more stable, Manny Machado's push to play through injuries this season, and fallout from the weekend roster shuffle in weekly leagues.Rundown3:20 An Apology to Our Friends in Europe8:46 Mookie Betts Suffers a Fractured Wrist18:25 Yoshinobu Yamamoto: Goes on IL with Rotator Cuff Strain24:01 Corbin Carroll Leaves with Oblique Injury25:50 Trea Turner Returns; Is the Outfield A Possibility?28:00 Bryan Woo's Forearm Discomfort30:51 Tough Ranks: David Fry, David Hamilton & Addison Barger46:57 Manny Machado & Playing Through Injuries53:05 Where the Money Went: Saves in Seattle & Toronto, Cade Povich and DJ Herz1:08:20 Weekend Drops of NoteFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently low playoff odds with a chance to rebound toward contention, and how they would approach hitting Yankees starter Luis Gil.Read More about the history of Rickwood Field in this SABR article from Clarence Watkins: https://sabr.org/bioproj/park/rickwood-field-birmingham/Rundown3:52 Rickwood Field Hosting Cardinals-Giants Next Week8:57 Where Else Should MLB Play Regular Season Games?10:56 Trevor's Case for the Giants to Rebound Into 2024 Contention18:33 Eno's Case for the Pirates23:30 DVR's Case for the Reds & Attempting to Understand Andrew Abbott38:06 How to Hit Against Luis Gil54:54 Listener Question: Intangible Aspects of Playing 162 GamesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodesSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR search for buy-low bats and discussing the struggles of Austin Riley, Julio Rodríguez, and Dansby Swanson -- plus a group of hitters that may look like buy-low targets on the surface, but could underwhelm the rest of the way. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions, and look ahead at potential pickups on the waiver wire this weekend.Rundown1:58 Austin Riley is Going to Be OK...Right?6:18 Julio Rodríguez & Dansby Swanson10:53 The 'Don't Buy' Lows17:32 Corbin Carroll v. CJ Abrams in the Past Calendar Year23:26 Is MJ Melendez the Opposite of Isaac Paredes?30:09 What's Going on with Pablo López?34:25 FanGraphs Custom Leaderboards as Watchlists37:15 Should the Dodgers Target a Shortstop Instead of an Outfielder44:51 Weekend Waiver Preview55:14 First Impressions of Drew ThorpeFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Law joins DVR to discuss a few intriguing names near the top of 2024 draft boards including Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana and Chase Burns v. Hagen Smith. Plus, they discuss the sluggish starts for many position players at the big-league level, the early success of Jackson Merrill, the Pirates' next wave of pitching prospects behind Paul Skenes and Jared Jones, and the ascent of James Wood to a top-five position on Keith's updated in-season prospect list.Rundown2:07 Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana9:06 Nick Kurtz and Risk/Reward of a First Base Prospect Early11:59 Chase Burnes v. Hagen Smith19:01 The Increasingly Difficult Adjustment Phase for Rookie Hitters30:35 Paul Skenes Meteoric Rise To Ace Status & Pittsburgh's Pitching Development42:59 Does Luis Robert Jr. Make Sense for the Pirates?52:14 Noah Schultz & James Wood Move Up the Prospect RanksFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawe-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Baseball Player in Baseball behind Shohei Ohtani, the players' selections for 'most overrated' player, the organizations that have bad reputations among the players.  Check out the full poll here ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5529966/2024/06/10/mlb-player-poll-overrated-underrated-worst-organization/Rundown2:27 The Others Receiving Votes for 'Best Player in Baseball'9:45 Who Do the Players Think Is the Most Overrated Player in Baseball?14:53 Who Called Yordan Alvarez and Juan Soto Overrated?19:58 'Anthony Rendon Was Right -- The Season Is Too Long'25:53 Where Do Players Want to Play, Removing a Few Variables31:45 Organizations with Bad Reputations Among Players39:40 Taking a Pause for the 2028 Summer Olympics?46:34 The Impact of Analytics on Your CareerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Katie on Twitter: @katiejwooe-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.