Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

A spirited rundown of 2026 first base ADP — who looks overvalued and who might be a steal. They debate top-tier volatility, midrange safety, and how ballpark and playing-time shifts reshape upside. Deeper looks at late-round targets, prospects, and which bats carry risky BABIP or platoon concerns.

The discussion kicks off with the Mets' bold trades, including the acquisition of Luis Robert Jr. and Bo Bichette's new three-year deal, shifting him to third base. They delve into the Hall of Fame induction of Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones, exploring their careers and off-field controversies. The conversation turns analytical as they critique the evolution of pitch modeling and its declining predictiveness. Finally, they spotlight Geraldo Perdomo's impressive 2025 breakout, detailing the mechanical changes that fueled his success.

Eno and Derek dive into the catcher landscape for 2026, spotlighting Cal Raleigh's remarkable breakout season and the debate over his draft position. They assess potential stars like William Contreras and Ben Rice, highlighting their upside and strategy in drafts. The hosts analyze mid-tier names, including Adley Rutschman and Gabriel Moreno, unpacking health and competition factors. They also discuss late-round targets and deeper options, ensuring listeners are equipped with valuable insights for their fantasy leagues.

A lively look at second base ADP tiers and who might be over- or undervalued. They debate Jazz Chisholm Jr.'s 30-30 upside versus Ketel Marte's steadiness. Breakout cases, injury questions, and platoon issues for mid-tier names get examined. Deep-league targets, prospects and late-round darts are highlighted for draft strategy decisions.

In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster. Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix. Rundown0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-2815:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal)Follow 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 Sarris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the first installment of 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2026.Rundown1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox7:31 Do the Red Sox Have to Make Another Move for Infield Help?15:45 Ryan Weathers: Traded to the Yankees in Five-Player Swap26:06 Nolan Arenado: Traded to the Diamondbacks34:48 The Royals' Plan to Adjust Outfield Walls in 202652:51 Trevor Rogers & Fastball Run Value1:01:12 Name! That! Dude!1:07:51 What Is Your Favorite Hat in Current Rotation?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 Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A deep ADP-driven survey of third basemen, sorting who's overvalued and undervalued across tiers. They debate aging vets vs breakout power bats and spotlight late-round prospects. Plenty of draft strategy chatter on volume, playing time, and where to chase upside or stability.

A deep dive into the 2026 shortstop landscape using ADP to spot bargains and landmines. They run through top-tier stars and surprising value picks. Mid-round choices, injury risks, and platoon/playing-time questions get quick takes. The show closes with late-round prospects and deep-league targets to watch.

Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026.They also discuss a previously unreported shoulder injury that slowed Gunnar Henderson's production in 2025 differences between projections systems, and a few other news and notes around the league including a trade that might pave the way for an outfield prospect to break through sooner than expected in Arizona.Rundown3:01 Alex Bregman: Signs Five-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs9:50 Moving Further Into Modern Contract Analysis13:54 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approach with Roster Decisions18:10 Matt Shaw's Year 2 Outlook27:52 Gunnar Henderson Reveals Shoulder Injury From 202534:49 What Are the Differences Between Projections Systems?46:03 Other News & Notes: Kepler Suspension, Rockies-D-backs Trade, Smaller SigningsFollow 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 Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.