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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Apr 21, 2020 • 55min
Back in '82...
Rundown2:56 Retro Fantasy Baseball Draft: 198210:10 The Different Shapes of Each Position in '8222:05 KBO Sets an Opening Day28:51 Losing the Feel of a Pitch35:41 Alec Bohm's Path to 2020 Time with Phillies46:37 How Do Players Feel About Fantasy Baseball?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 17, 2020 • 53min
What About the Minor Leaguers?
Rundown3:10 How Do Minor Leaguers Fit Into 2020 Proposals?14:14 Tommy John Surgery Honeymoon Period27:39 Does It Make Sense to Use Vickrey for FAAB?34:29 A Creative, Competitive Solution38:27 KBO Fantasy League Status Update46:36 The Beer Bracket is Ready!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 14, 2020 • 55min
NL DH Options & Hope Tingles
Rundown1:45 A Good Idea to Use DH in NL This Season?12:11 Austin Riley on the Rise?15:53 The Wide Range of Outcomes for Ryan Braun20:31 What Will the Cubs Do?25:18 Opportunity for Jake Lamb & Kevin Cron in Arizona?30:15 Why Not Give Jaylin Davis the Extra PAs?37:24 Obligatory Marlins Talk42:47 The Return of Cespedes!46:05 Is This Franchy's Chance?52:56 Aquino & Hilliard Time?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 9, 2020 • 52min
The Mark Eichhorn Gambit
Rundown3:02 Project GOAT, Round 1 Results!9:08 The Mark Eichhorn Gambit16:33 Appreciating Todd Helton's Peak22:38 Drafting Past Seasons for a Simulation?29:59 Nick Castellanos & Happiness40:05 Who Was Blocking Francisco Lindor in 2014?47:38 Can Players' Emotions Be Effectively Measured?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: athletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 7, 2020 • 58min
An Entire Season in Arizona?
Rundown7:20 Project GOAT Update16:10 A Contained MLB Season in Arizona?27:13 Cactus League Park Factors33:32 Potential Impact on Specific Pitch Types44:50 Keeper/Dynasty Pitching Targets52:29 SupportBeer.com is Live!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial: https://theathletic.com/free90days Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2020 • 55min
Wonka Aside...
Rundown3:53 Project GOAT for Music?11:26 Spring Pitching Observations22:11 Daniel Norris, Future Dominant Reliever?31:17 Time to Discount Starting Pitching as a Whole?44:04 Which Baseball Will Be Used in 2020?48:04 Beer of the Week (Check out: SupportBeer.com)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.
Mar 31, 2020 • 1h 2min
We're All Howard Hughes
Rundown9:16 March Movers18:47 Re-Thinking the Shape of Production in a Shortened Season24:45 Empty Stadiums & Performance33:47 Increased Interest in Top Closers?40:57 Ranking Organizations for Talent Development51:23 Talent Development LaggardsFollow 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.
Mar 27, 2020 • 1h 16min
Infallible Inflatables
Rundown3:55 Unsolicited Working From Home Tips9:26 Noah Syndergaard Undergoes Tommy John Surgery15:29 Michael Kopech, Brendan McKay & Nate Lowe to Triple-A20:26 Spencer Howard to Phillies' Rotation, Cutch Ready To Go27:29 "The J-Lo A-Rod Family"32:45 Still Concerned About Aaron Judge45:51 Re-playing the 2019 Fantasy Season?52:44 Fantasy Analyst Street Cred59:45 Advanced Pitching Metrics & Great Pick-Off Moves?68:46 Beer of the WeekFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 24, 2020 • 52min
Training In Isolation
Rundown3:51 What Are Malasadas?5:47 The Big Sim: 30-Team Out of the Park League15:36 Making New Opening Day Plans23:03 Enjoying the KBO Streams (Thanks, Dan Kurtz! - @MyKBO)28:03 The Challenges of Training In Isolation37:21 Increased Depth and Potential Intrasquad Training?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.
Mar 19, 2020 • 1h 9min
The Mind Wanders
Rundown1:28 Why Is There Animosity Between R2-D2 and Yoda?3:49 Is Fleetwood Mac Yacht Rock?7:23 AlbumGraphs?12:48 Answering Questions About a Shortened Season24:22 More Aggressive Promotions for Rookies?31:31 Draft & Hold, Best Ball Thoughts46:59 How to Prevent Reliever-Heavy Builds50:30 Keeper/Dynasty Preparing for a Future Run64:10 Incentivizing Mid-Pack Teams?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.
