Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and Al wrap up the Friday edition of the show for 2023 by recommending a handful of streamers for the final weekend and reviewing the trends that made this season an interesting one from a fantasy perspective. Specifically, they look at how the regulation of shifts and increase in stolen bases affected the fantasy landscape, and they looked back on a busy season for prospect debuts.Rundown1:06 The latest news6:26 Streamers for the final weekend11:04 The latest news, continued20:06 Looking back at 2023: The rule changes33:21 Looking back at 2023: The never-ending Prospect-Palooza45:44 Some ERA risers and fallers48:33 Final thoughtsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh talk final week hitters and pitchers to stream and the release of the Arizona Fall League rosters.RundownZac Gallen vs Blake Snell 2024 - 6:33Blake Snell stuff - 8:11Felix interviews Snell - 14:35Pitchers for Tue-Thur - 19:09Hitters to pick-up - 30:47AFL Roster release - 35:04Top AFL hitting prospects - 38:48Colson Montgomery - 48:05Top AFL pitching prospects - 52:21Deeper AFL prospects to watch - 57:08Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al take their final look at weekly FAB, identifying players to target to help out in the season’s concluding week. They also discuss Max Fried’s move to the IL as well as Shane Bieber’s return and Sandy Alcantara’s timetable, and they talk about their expectations for Rays prospect Junior Caminero, who is set to make his major league debut.Rundown1:24 IL comings and goings: Max Fried, Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber12:42 The rest of the big news20:47 How to approach the final FAB24:14 Hitters to consider37:41 Starters to target45:03 Closer CornerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh are talking Ohtani's injury, Snell's CY Young bid, streaming options Thur/Fri, prospects and moreFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al look into the fantasy viability of recent callups Heston Kjerstad and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and they identify several hitters who could and should still be added in 10- and 12-team leagues. They also prioritize which starting pitchers are worth adding for the stretch run and discuss the Cubs’, Rays’ and Cardinals’ bullpen situations.Rundown1:00 Heston Kjerstad is the latest top prospect to debut9:58 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s debut and other big news items27:37 Other hitters to consider36:42 Two-start pitchers and streamers50:53 Closer cornerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh discuss the injury to Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong's call to the majors, the Brewers almost 11-inning no-hitter, pitchers for the week and more.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Al talk about what to expect from the latest prospect callups, Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter, and consider the fallout from injuries to Sandy Alcantara and Jorge Soler. They also sort through a lengthy list of projected two-start pitchers and discuss some recent bullpen changes for the Marlins, Rays and Rockies.Rundown1:17 Prospect-palooza continues with Jordan Lawlar, Evan Carter and Davis Daniel10:54 The rest of the big news items25:12 A few more hitters to consider34:31 Two-start pitchers and streamers49:26 Closer cornerFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh discuss the posting of Shōta Imanaga, Clayton Kershaw worries, Altuve vs Jazz in 2024, a prospect to get now and more.Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and Welsh talk about what made this new Cole Ragans, who's next, Jasson Dominguez, Mason Miller and more on the season finale of Project Prospect.RundownSuccess of under 6-foot pitchers - 4:42Ohtani to hit and pitch in the future - 10:52Julio Urias suspension - 17:30How "THIS" Cole Ragans came to be - 22:16Minor League development lacking - 29:08Who is the next Cole Ragans? - 39:07Mason Miller - 47:04Dynasty: Ragans or M. Miller - 49:37Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker - 51:05Jasson Domginez - 54:08Top Prospect Update - 58:10Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR and Al discuss where they are looking to add several prospects who have made or are about to make their major league debuts, including Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells, Ceddanne Rafaela and Ronny Mauricio. They also look at how Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader might fare with their new teams and sort out a thin week for pitching on the waiver wire.Rundown1:22 Jasson Dominguez and a bevy of prospect debuts18:02 The other news, including players waived by the Angels27:21 Other hitters to consider31:38 Pitching developments39:43 Streamers and two start-pitchers49:14 Closer cornerFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBBe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.