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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Jun 25, 2020 • 1h 1min
Embracing the Unknown
Rundown0:37 Getting Used to Saying 'I Don't Know'11:11 Proceeding with Caution & Adjusting Rules17:07 The NFBC's Ruling21:14 Taking More Chances in High Variance Environment23:55 Revisiting the TGFBI Drafts33:58 Starting Pitcher Strategy Guide for 202043:31 The Pirates' Starting Pitchers Are Stretched Out48:52 Community Spotlight: Mentorship Program & Resource Kit56:08 Beer of the MonthInterested in the Mentorship Program? Click hereInterested in the Resource Kit? Click hereFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a 30-day free trial: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2020 • 1h 13min
This Podcast is Written in Pencil
Rundown0:50 There's Still So Much to Figure Out5:19 The Universal DH is a Small Win for Players9:12 What Do the Players Have to Give?13:07 The Difficulty of Projecting Timetables to Start18:20 The Fantasy Strategy Adjustments to Consider (So Far)23:35 How Stretched Out Will Starters Be?27:18 Adjusting Wins for 2020 Season34:22 Judging Performance in a 60-Game Season38:46 Injury Risk & Limited Info While Ramping Up50:27 Peak Age for Pitchers59:18 Listener Idea: A Lemonade LeagueFollow 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.
Jun 18, 2020 • 1h 23min
Passing Through the AL East
Rundown0:38 Obligatory 2020 Season Update5:00 Front Offices Are Still Highly Motivated in Shortened Season13:20 What is Teoscar Hernandez's Ceiling?16:21 The Case for Derek Fisher20:51 Nate Pearson & Taxi Squads32:09 Yandy Díaz is Undervalued35:40 Brendan McKay's Projections vs. Short-Term Role43:16 Alex Cobb's Changeup is Back, But...48:24 Hunter Harvey to Close?53:02 Austin Hays: Leadoff Hitter?56:25 Boston's Lack of a Complete Rotation60:05 Darwinzon Hernandez or Josh Taylor?64:51 Outlook For A Healthier Alex Verdugo68:59 Giancarlo Stanton & Pushing Reset74:44 Jordan Montgomery vs. Jonathan LoasigaFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 16, 2020 • 1h 20min
Escaping to the NL East
Rundown0:37 It's Always There When You Don't Want It7:23 Waning Fantasy Interest with 50ish Game Season?16:34 We Should All Like Howie Kendrick More22:45 The Victor Robles Obsession Continues32:47 Buying Austin Voth?37:15 Max Fried & Career-Best Walk Rate41:26 Looking For the Howie Kendrick of 202049:09 It's Not J.D. Davis52:38 Warming Up to Pete Alonso62:03 Andrew McCutchen: Obvious Rebound Candidate64:18 Drafting a Phillies Pitcher at Current ADP69:56 Closing It Out in MiamiFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 11, 2020 • 1h 16min
Day 1 Draft Thoughts
Rundown8:09 Spencer Torkelson at 1.111:21 Heston Kjerstad at #2 & Draft Strategy17:50 The Red Sox and Nick Yorke at 17th Overall22:20 The Case for Max Meyer27:28 Austin Martin Lands in Toronto31:13 Reid Detmers and Projection35:11 All Nick Gonzales Does is Hit40:26 Garrett Crochet and the Chris Sale Comp49:02 Mets & Brewers Get Pleasant Surprises at 19 & 2056:02 Bryce Jarvis Goes to Arizona61:53 Carson Tucker and Preparing with Big LeaguersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 9, 2020 • 1h 12min
A Return to the AL West
Rundown2:43 Re-Thinking Jose Urquidy6:24 Josh James & Variance16:25 Jesús Luzardo Helium Check25:40 Looking for Faults in Ramón Laureano34:20 Dylan Bundy Approaching the Top 200 Overall47:28 Justin Upton, Obvious Rebound Candidate?52:41 Kyle Gibson & Trusting Texas56:49 Jordan Lyles: Do the Rangers Have a Type?62:45 Looking Beyond Kyle Lewis' Minor-League NumbersFollow 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.
Jun 4, 2020 • 54min
Following Through
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Jun 2, 2020 • 43min
Let's Try to Listen to Each Other
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May 28, 2020 • 1h 28min
Looking Back at the NL West
Rundown4:06 Appreciating Max Muncy7:59 Corey Seager and the Kris Bryant Problem13:00 Built for Expanded Rosters21:43 Eric Hosmer Actually Hits the Ball Hard27:46 Some Love for Josh Naylor32:02 Cal Quantrill, Glue Guy?37:12 Eduardo Escobar & Non-Barrel Homers42:22 Zola Finding: Luke Weaver on 2019 Championship Rosters48:33 Josh Rojas & Tim Locastro: Interesting Bench Players55:43 Are the Rockies the Biggest Winners w/Universal DH?60:27 Garrett Hampson's Playing Time Outlook66:10 Right Long-Term Direction, But...68:33 Mauricio Dubon's Path(s) to Regular Time75:47 Beer of the Week: Toughest Beers to Track DownFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 26, 2020 • 1h 19min
Strolling Back Through the AL Central
Rundown3:44 Re-examining Mitch Garver's 2019 Breakout9:26 DVR Makes Another Plea for Byron Buxton10:03 Favorite Depth Starting Pitcher in Minnesota?12:49 Best Fallback Option for Saves15:38 50-Man Chances: Kirilloff, Larnach & Lewis19:19 Re-Considering Carlos Carrasco23:11 Who Gets Saves if Hand Falters?26:13 Roster Expansion Winners in Cleveland31:16 Warming Up to Domingo Santana37:28 Can You Justify Tim Anderson's 2020 ADP?41:27 Does Nick Madrigal Have 2020 Redraft Appeal?46:02 Dylan Cease & Falling In Love with GIFs53:01 Is Reynaldo Lopez Bullpen Bound?58:58 The Royals Like Ryan O'Hearn, Should You?61:56 Looking for a Spark in the KC Bullpen65:53 JaCoby Jones' Previously Ignored Improvement70:39 Why Do Good Teams Give Away C.J. Cron?73:35 Deciding on Skubal, Mize & ManningFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
