Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
The Athletic
In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports.Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 28, 2020 • 1h 4min
Baseball in America in 2020
Rundown4:18 The Marlins’ COVID-19 Outbreak10:57 A Need To Fix Old Habits21:52 Ohtani’s 2020 Pitching Debut26:36 Tommy Pham & The Padres Are Running!31:12 A Closer Look at Houston’s Pitching40:09 Mike Foltynewicz Gets DFA’d45:29 Nate Pearson Coming Up Wednesday; Stephenson Arrives in Cincy55:23 Statcast Is Working!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 24, 2020 • 51min
Juan Soto, Expanded Playoffs, & The Buffalo Jays w/Britt Ghiroli
Rundown1:24 Juan Soto's Move to the COVID-19 IL4:09 Changing Protocols For Return to Play8:45 We're Tier 312:07 Adjusting Workouts?17:18 Unnecessarily Pinching Pennies23:35 Excited For Expanded Playoffs for 2020?34:29 The Blue Jays Head to Buffalo46:11 What Are You Looking Forward to During Opening Weekend?Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2020 • 1h 21min
Opening Day is Here!
Rundown1:23 Opening Day Traditions7:33 Show News!14:38 More Unusual Information Patterns18:22 Why, Rockies?25:51 Mookie Betts’ 12-Year Extension with the Dodgers29:42 How Speed Ages38:07 Cy Young Predictions51:12 MVP Predictions56:52 Playoff Predictions76:54 Beer of the WeekFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 21, 2020 • 1h 3min
Lux, Roles in Flux & 2020 Predictions
Rundown1:43 Displaced Jays4:45 Gavin Lux Optioned; Costly Re-draft Drop?8:25 Closer Carousel: Houston, St. Louis, Pittsburgh & Seattle18:22 Moving Up: Sean Newcomb & Corbin Burnes26:45 Robbie Ray: A Changed Man?34:34 NL ROY Predictions & Favorites42:07 AL ROY Predictions & Favorites50:44 NL Comeback Player of the Year Predictions & Favorites53:31 AL Comeback Player of the Year Predictions & FavoritesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a 30-day trial subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2020 • 1h 3min
Final Draft Prep Weekend
Rundown1:18 Issues with 2020 Statcast Data5:57 Latest Pitching Rankings Adjustments15:09 More Unusual Math18:47 Confidence Levels Across Rankings23:52 Buying In On Amed Rosario For Another Step Forward?28:11 How Long Will Multi-Inning Relievers Hold Value?35:24 Pushing Up Closers in Best Ball Drafts?47:37 Deep Points League Pitching53:04 Unexpected Appreciation For Evan LongoriaFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 30-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2020 • 54min
New Projections & Pitching Questions
Rundown2:19 The BAT X vs. The BAT: Risers Among Hitters7:24 Expecting a Bounce Back From Andrew Benintendi?12:38 Rougned Odor, Nick Solak and Rangers in Flux17:37 Danny Santana In a 60-Game Season21:29 Are All Pitch Mixes Created Equal?28:55 More Value With Increased Velocity or New Pitches?33:33 The Evolution of Multi-Inning Relievers40:05 Increasing Defensive Versatile44:10 NL Pitchers Who Fared Best Against Other Pitchers49:38 Injured Players to Stash for the FutureFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a 30-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 10, 2020 • 1h 4min
2020 Pitcher Rankings, Part 2
Rundown2:49 K-BB Skills Without a Strong Home-Run Rate7:28 Revisiting 2019 For Craig Kimbrel & Edwin Diaz13:36 All-In On Kenta Maeda?17:53 Alex Wood's Surprisingly Low Projected Strikeout Rate21:41 Grouping the Prospect Pitchers26:45 Limited Downgrades For Absences (For Now)38:58 Players Buying In For Each Other?43:04 Problem Pitcher: Carlos Martinez48:01 Garrett Richards: Mid-Round Bargain?53:03 Pushing Up Pearson, Howard & KopechFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 30-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 7, 2020 • 1h 2min
2020 Pitcher Rankings, Part 1
Rundown3:05 David Price Opts Out of 2020 Season11:29 The Difficulty of Gathering & Tracking Information22:12 A Few 'Normal' News Items31:28 Pitcher Rankings; Mike Clevinger vs. Shane Bieber40:04 Patrick Corbin vs. His Projections50:27 Buying Stability Early, Finding Overachievers LateFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 30-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 2, 2020 • 1h 12min
Back to the Draft Board!
Rundown2:44 José Quintana Suffers Thumb Injury7:53 Pitcher List Mock Draft Observations11:33 Avoid Overpaying for Steals Early?15:53 Re-Examining Position Depth20:08 Choosing Your Weakness While Playing to Strengths28:49 Going Old and Boring in the Late Rounds36:35 What Happened to Teams That Waited for Pitching?47:18 Adjusting Values for Colorado Hitters & Pitchers?50:37 Speculating On Illness Is Terrible58:18 Prohibition Baseball in Palm BeachFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 30-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 1, 2020 • 1h 11min
Wading Into the Pool
Rundown3:23 Minor League Season Officially Cancelled10:22 Desmond, Zimmerman, Ross & Leake Opt Out24:08 60-Man Player Pool Observations44:17 Prospect of the Week!58:36 Rankings Adjustments for Universal DH64:27 Breaking News -- Jorge Mateo TradedFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 30-day trial subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
