Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss several starting pitcher rankings issues -- including reduced expectations for Max Scherzer, Z-Contact% surprises, Aaron Nola's move back into fantasy ace status -- and the impact of groupthink on rankings. Rundown1:36 Max Scherzer & Aging Aces7:36 2020 Trevor Bauer is Baseline Trevor Bauer Now10:44 The Influence of Groupthink On Rankings14:35 Kenta Maeda: Top-15 Starting Pitcher17:59 Aaron Nola: An Ace Again?22:24 Other Top-End Starting Pitcher Risers27:23 Z-Contact% Surprises31:43 What Can Kevin Gausman Bring?38:53 When Can Two-Pitch Starters Be Successful?42:47 Command First Innings-Eaters48:27 Ian Anderson & Effective Changeups54:14 The Prospects Who Didn't Pitch in 2020Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss pitchers' widespread use of foreign substances for grip, spin and movement, Trevor Bauer's bid for the NL Cy Young Award, and their thoughts on the Rookie of the Year winners and nominees.Rundown0:54 MLB’s Sticky Problem5:51 Other Ways to Reduce Strikeouts14:45 Trevor Bauer’s Experiments & 2020 Cy Young Bid19:45 Why Not Just Legalize the Substances?21:10 AL Rookie of the Year25:26 NL Rookie of the Year30:00 What Does the Future Hold For Jake Cronenworth?36:33 Ke’Bryan Hayes Could Have Been a Contender45:18 Anything Else You're Looking For During Awards Week?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the start of free agency, the big changes for the Mets with Steve Cohen's purchase of the team, the return of A.J. Hinch, Alex Cora and Tony La Russa to the dugout, and more. Rundown2:15 The 2021 Free Agent Class5:50 Non-Tenders Are Still To Come12:40 Questions About Team Finances After 202018:53 Steve Cohen Purchases the Mets26:32 Francisco Lindor Trade Rumors34:54 Hinch to Detroit, Cora to Boston and La Russa to Chicago45:15 The Gold Glove Awards Should Be Fun! Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2021 fantasy baseball draft prep episodes and discuss how they plan to work with the shortened 2020 season when putting together rankings for the new year. Rundown3:59 How Are We Accounting for the 2020 Season?11:51 Prioritizing Steals in First-Round Picks17:57 Is the Industry Wrong to Pass on Trout at 1.1?21:07 Re-Thinking Tim Anderson25:47 The Adalberto Mondesi 'Problem' Isn't Going Away28:49 The Challenge of Early Hitters Without a pre-2020 Track Record38:05 Beware the Swinging-Strike Leaders41:05 Where Did Ketel Marte's Power Go?49:11 Gavin Lux and Sample Size Theatre55:50 Is Wil Myers Fool's Gold?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/week at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR wrap up their playoff episodes as the Dodgers take Game 6 and win the World Series on a night where third baseman Justin Turner was removed from the game due to a positive COVID test, and Rays manager Kevin Cash gets hammered for pulling Blake Snell instead of allowing him to face the Dodgers' lineup a third time. Rundown3:58 Blake Snell and Kevin Cash's Decision10:21 Looking Ahead to the Rays' 202114:08 The Playoffs Were Great19:29 Snell's Dominance & A Huge Night for the Dodgers' Bullpen25:40 Corey Seager Wins the World Series MVP33:21 Suspensions for Hinch & Cora Are Over38:11 Is This Championship Tainted by the 60-game Season?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss an excellent weekend of World Series games -- including the incredible finish to Game 4 -- and their predictions for Game 6 as the Dodgers attempt to snap their 32-year World Series drought. Rundown1:56 Never Go Home Early6:21 Returning to the Grid with Brett Phillips as a Postseason Hero13:13 Manuel Margot's Attempt to Steal Home20:11 Clayton Kershaw Pitches Well in Game 525:39 Tony Gonsolin vs. Blake Snell; Game 6 PreviewFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Game 2 of the World Series including the adjustments made by Blake Snell, Brandon Lowe's big night, the disappointing outing from Dustin May, and more. Rundown1:12 The Dodgers' Bullpen Plan Unravels5:41 Blake Snell’s Adjustments9:25 Who Should Have Received the Win?14:03 Is Tony Gonsolin the New Ross Stripling?24:27 Mid-Series Predictions & Charlie Morton LoveFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Clayton Kershaw's excellent Game 1 outing against the Rays, the curious handling of Tyler Glasnow, Mookie Betts' big night, and predictions for Game 2. Rundown1:42 The Rays’ Curious Handling of Tyler Glasnow8:18 Clayton Kershaw Finds His Slider and Delivers a Gem13:34 Mookie Betts' Big Night15:47 'Who Would Trade Mookie Betts?'23:06 The Importance of Speed25:43 The Dodgers’ Pitching Plan for Game 228:27 Nick Anderson & Reliever Velocity34:38 Game 2 PredictionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the excellent weekend Game 7s from the LCS matchups and break down the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers. Rundown1:04 LCS Game 7s Delivered!3:33 Morton’s Hook & Nick Anderson’s ALCS Struggles9:02 Did the Braves Ask Too Much of A.J. Minter?12:11 Stacking Up the Rays and Dodgers14:31 The Rays and the Underdog Narrative19:15 The Importance of Blake Snell22:22 Patching Together a Potential Dodgers Pitching Plan for Game 230:53 Series PredictionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno is joined by Twins pitcher (and former Ray) Jake Odorizzi to discuss the postseason so far, the challenge of pitching without off-days, pitching in games on a ‘throw-day’, pitcher workloads in 2021, and more. Rundown1:40 Are You Enjoying This Postseason So Far?2:56 How Difficult Is It to Handle Pitching Without Off-Days?5:18 2020 Injuries & A Partial Spring Training7:43 What Would It Be Like To Start a Game on a Throw Day?13:05 How Much of a Workload Can You Handle in 2021?15:51 Matching Up the Rays with the Dodgers and Braves19:22 On Shifting & Defensive Positioning25:21 The Aesthetics of Rays BaseballFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Jake on Twitter: @JakeOdorizziFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.