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Oct 28, 2025 • 43min

A World Series Instant Classic: Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Homer Ends Game 3 Marathon

Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come prior to the next possible off-day in the series.Rundown1:00 What Do You Remember About Max Scherzer & Tyler Glasnow's Roles in Game 3?5:14 Bo Bichette's Early Baserunning Out on Delayed Strike Call10:46 Shohei Ohtani Has First Four Extra-Base Hit Game in World Series Since 190513:30 Did Aggressive Pinch-Running Choices Burn the Blue Jays in Extra Innings?19:54 A Wobbly Outing From Roki Sasaki23:44 Everybody Pitches: Eric Lauer, Edgardo Henriquez and Will Klein Deliver27:54 Freddie Freeman Strikes in October, Again!33:54 Does Bo Bichette Play More (Regular DH) if George Springer Is Done for the Series?38:11 Whose Bullpen Is In Worse Shape for Game 4?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin 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.
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Oct 27, 2025 • 56min

The Dodgers and Blue Jays Head to L.A. Tied Up at 1-1

Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Game 1, and another possible instance of 'He's Dealing" paired with a low pitch count keeping Kevin Gausman on the mound into the seventh inning of Game 2. They also preview Game 3 of the series, as Max Scherzer and Tyler Glasnow draw starting nods. Rundown0:45 The Jays' Nine-Run Outburst in the Sixth Inning of Game 17:18 Emmet Sheehan's Surprising Postseason Struggles14:05 Daulton Varsho's Game-Tying Homer Against Blake Snell21:55 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses a Complete Game in Game 2 Win; "But, He's Dealing!"26:00 So, Did the Blue Jays Make an Actual Mistake Leaving Kevin Gausman In for the Seventh Inning?31:06 But Wait, Was Leaving Yamamoto In the Right Process?37:06 Where Does Yamamoto Rank Among Starting Pitchers for 2026 Fantasy Drafts?40:22 Game 3 Expectations: Max Scherzer vs. Tyler Glasnow49:40 Bo Bichette: Returned to Start Game 1, Entered Off the Bench in Game 2Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 24, 2025 • 1h 11min

Bo Bichette is Back! World Series Updates with Fabian Ardaya and Mitch Bannon

Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 1. They also discuss the narratives they want to dispel about this matchup, and a few non-World Series stories including new managers for the Giants and Angels, and the first four franchises in the Women's Pro Baseball League. Rundown0:37 An Updated 'Circle of Trust' for the Dodgers' Bullpen5:45 Is Shohei Ohtani's Splitter All the Way Back?10:29 Dave Roberts' Path to Cooperstown13:26 How Did Dodgers Prep for Trey Yesavage's Extremely High Arm Angle?16:05 Bo Bichette Rejoins the Blue Jays' Roster; How Does the Defense Alignment Work?22:35 How Will the Jays Choose Matchups with Their Relievers?28:29 Dispel a Narrative From This 2025 World Series49:20 Non-Playoff Stories: Tony Vitello to the Giants, Kurt Suzuki to the Angels, and the Women's Professional Baseball League Reveals First Four Franchises Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 23, 2025 • 1h 13min

World Series Preview: Key Matchups & X-Factors

Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions. Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three players that eventually made it to Cooperstown. Rundown0:53 Tale of the Tape: Blue Jays vs. Dodgers17:50 How the Jays Will Try to Match Up Pitchers Against Ohtani24:51 How the Dodgers Will Try to Match Up Against Vladimir Guerrero Jr.35:04 Will Blake Snell Utilize His Reduced Fastball Approach Again?48:24 X-Factors for the Series1:01:34 Comparing the Current Dodgers' Rotation to the 1995 Braves1:10:28 Predictions: Winner, # of Games & MVPFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comSubscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 21, 2025 • 39min

George Springer's Massive Homer Sends the Blue Jays Back to the World Series

Eno and DVR discuss an incredible ALCS Game 7 between the Blue Jays and Mariners which featured a go-ahead three-run homer from George Springer and a long list of questions about the bullpen matchup choices the Mariners made leading into that situation. (A full World Series preview episode is dropping Thursday.)They also discuss the offseason ahead for the Mariners after coming within one win of the franchise's first World Series appearance.Rundown1:10 The Series of Events Leading to Dan Wilson's Choice of Eduard Bazardo to face George Springer5:27 Yearly Third-Time Through Reliever Splits11:50 Is George Springer Building a Hall of Fame Résumé?17:21 Eno Turns the Tables on DVR26:45 The Mariners' Offseason Plans Re-Signing Josh Naylor and/or Jorge Polanco?34:41 Eugenio Suárez's Free Agent OutlookFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comhttps://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin 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.
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Oct 20, 2025 • 1h 5min

Blue Jays-Mariners Head to Game 7, Shohei Ohtani Plays the Greatest Game Ever in NLCS Clincher

Eno and DVR discuss the wild path to Monday's Game 7 between the Mariners and Blue Jays after Seattle was unable to close out the series on the road in Game 6. They examine how things might be different in a rematch of the Game 3 starting pitchers with all-hands on deck for the pitching staffs, and a knee injury for George Springer from Game 5. Plus, they dig into the Dodgers' sweep of the Brewers with Shohei Ohtani's unbelievable three-homer game at the plate on top of a 10-strikeout, two-hit effort over six innings on the mound, before looking at the offseason ahead for the Brewers. Rundown2:03 The Path to Game 7 in the Blue Jays-Mariners ALCS8:45 Who Would You Have Turned to in Game 5?15:35 Does the Mariners' Great Command Get Exploited by Strength of Jays' hitters?20:33 Timely Grounders Propel Trey Yesavage Through 5.2 Innings in Game 624:09 Game 7 Expectations & Predictions31:27 Shohei Ohtani Plays the Greatest Game in Baseball History44:33 Starting José Quintana Over Chad Patrick?47:07 The Brewers' Offseason OutlookFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 17, 2025 • 1h 6min

Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock & The Dodgers Go Up 3-0

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's vintage performance in Game 4 of the ALCS that featured a big adjustment to keep the Mariners' bats off balance. Plus, they discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 win over the Brewers in the NLCS, featuring great pitching from Tyler Glasnow and Jacob Misiorowski, the ongoing question of longer-term fatigue versus frequent looks against a reliever reducing effectiveness in October, and a few non-playoff stories including the Rockies' search for a new head of baseball operations, and Albert Pujols' place in the manager carousel. Rundown1:28 Max Scherzer Turns Back the Clock in Game 4 Win13:24 Luis Castillo's Early Hook21:52 Is It Multiple Looks at a Reliever, or Just Longer-Term Fatigue in October (or both)?26:31 Great Players Do Great Things: Shohei Ohtani's Leadoff Triple31:43 Extra Defensive Prep for Dodgers Pays Off Cutting Down Go-Ahead Run at the Plate40:16 Jackson Chourio's Hamstring Injury; Anthony Santander Dropped from Jays' Playoff Roster44:05 Rockies Looking Outside the Organization for top Baseball Operations Role54:04 Albert Pujols' Candidacy for Current MLB Manager Openings Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 16, 2025 • 54min

Bieber and the Blue Jays' Bats Come Through in Game 3

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the success of the Blue Jays' lineup in Game 3 of the ALCS and Shane Bieber's strong outing after he gave up a two-run homer to Julio Rodríguez in the bottom of the first. They also look ahead to the Game 4 matchup between Max Scherzer and Luis Castillo, a potential game plan for the Brewers' bats against Tyler Glasnow in Game 3, and a few non-playoff news items including Alex Bregman's plan to opt-out, labrum surgery for Anthony Volpe, an extension for A.J. Hinch and the return of Phillies manager Rob Thomson.Rundown0:52 Another Unusual Start in Seattle2:49 Shane Bieber's Command Locked In After First-Inning Homer7:27 George Kirby and Being "Too Cute" in Pitching14:24 Strange Decisions as Wrinkles in the Game Plan20:44 Game 4 Outlook: Max Scherzer vs. Luis Castillo26:40 NLCS Returns: How Do You Hit Tyler Glasnow?32:01 How Would You Approach Facing Roki Sasaki as a Reliever?36:28 Non-Playoff News: Alex Bregman Returning to Free Agency43:06 Anthony Volpe Undergoes Surgery to Repair a Torn Labrum45:46 Changes to the Mets' Coaching Staff51:07 A.J. Hinch Extension, Rob Thomson Returning to Manage Phillies in 2026Follow 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 Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 15, 2025 • 60min

The Dodgers' Aces Are Dealing, Both LCS Matchups at 2-0

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3.Rundown1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason?15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0)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 & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 14, 2025 • 58min

Blake Snell's Gem, the Mariners Take a 2-0 ALCS Lead & the Yankees' Offseason Plans

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in Toronto as the ALCS heads to Seattle with the M's holding a 2-0 lead. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic stops by to discuss the Yankees' offseason plans after another October without a parade in the Bronx. Rundown1:12 Blake Snell Turns in a Dominant Performance in Game 1 of the NLCS8:44 An 8-6-2 Double Play?!14:54 The Brewers Still Had a Chance to Win With One Swing in the Ninth Inning24:15 Mariners 10-run Outburst Sends the Series to Seattle with a 2-0 Lead35:44 Brendan Kuty Joins the Show to Discuss The Yankees' Offseason Plan 41:37 Outfield Questions with Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger Hitting Free Agency48:46 Anthony Volpe: Surgery Outlook, Future with YankeesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Brendan KutyExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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