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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Dec 18, 2019 • 1h 7min
Rendon, Bumgarner & Kluber Change Zip Codes
Rundown5:32 Anthony Rendon Chooses the Halos9:51 An Optimistic Projection for Andrew Heaney14:04 Corey Kluber: Texas Ranger21:15 The D-backs Add Madison Bumgarner26:22 Avisaíl Garcia to the Brewers31:33 Competition for Free Agents is Fun39:03 Projecting Josh Lindblom's 202044:39 How Does Yoshi Tsutsugo Fit in Tampa Bay?52:03 Miley, Porcello and Wacha on the Move60:30 Cheap Speed in BostonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @derekvanriperShow E-Mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Dec 12, 2019 • 1h 21min
Eno Battles San Diego
Rundown3:45 Gerrit Cole: A $324 Million Bargain?9:13 Stephen Strasburg Stays in D.C.12:27 Zack Wheeler to Philly19:02 Didi Gregorius, Also a Philly Now26:30 Nomar Mazara Gets a Fresh Start33:32 Dylan Bundy Leaves the AL East37:52 The Rangers Add Two Starters42:41 Cole Hamels Goes to Atlanta45:49 Pineda Stays in Minnesota49:49 Rays-Padres Trade59:06 Omar Narváez & Fighting Blue Ink72:17 The Giants "Buy" a First-Round Pick74:59 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.
Dec 4, 2019 • 1h 15min
Million Dollar Musical Chairs
Rundown4:06 Urías-Grisham Trade16:25 Profar to San Diego20:05 Grandal Joins Rising White Sox27:39 Do Moose Eat Cincinnati Chili?31:09 Non-Tender Fallout57:41 Beefed Up Bullpens68:40 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.
Nov 27, 2019 • 1h 6min
The 2010s: The Fantasy Baseball All-Decade Team
Rundown2:51 Catchers4:29 First Basemen7:47 Second Basemen12:31 Shortstops14:24 Third Basemen17:13 Corner Infielders18:47 Middle Infielders20:32 Outfielders36:02 Trivia!38:10 Starters44:34 Relievers53:37 One-Hit WondersFollow 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.
Nov 20, 2019 • 1h 11min
The Biggest Chip
Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRundown3:58 Discounts on Voit & Other First-Base Thoughts15:37 Most Underrated Early-Round Pick?20:59 Modifying Position Eligibility Rules32:05 Deep Dynasty League Roster Strategy44:07 Prospect of the Week55:40 Loaded Keeper Options63:52 Holding Keepers Near Auction PriceFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperShow E-Mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 13, 2019 • 1h 10min
Early 2020 Mock & Optimal Dynasty League Settings
Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRundown5:53 Pitcher List Mock Update14:00 Middle & Late-Round Speed19:52 Kris Bryant's Slide Down the Board32:39 Is Kyle Gibson Good?39:36 Optimal Dynasty League Settings49:15 Prospect of the Week58:32 Beer of the WeekFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperMock Draft Board: clickydraft.com/draftapp/board/168639 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Nov 6, 2019 • 1h 7min
Fire Up the Stove!
Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRundown6:30 Gerrit Cole Suitors13:45 If Nats Only Keep One, Is It Strasburg or Rendon?20:00 Pondering Zack Wheeler Offers & Fits27:07 Should the White Sox Copy the Twins?37:38 Yasmani Grandal: What Has Changed In a Year?45:43 Potential Bargains in Free Agency55:58 Prospect of the Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
