Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

• Preserving Pitcher Health & Breaking Down 'Big Amish'

  Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the passing of Cubs legend Ryne Sandberg, whose HOF career influenced a generation of baseball players throughout the 80s and 90s.Plus, they discuss the debut of Carson Whisenhunt, adjusting to new catchers in-season, if measures to preserve the health of pitchers are showing signs of success, and how they would pitch to A's rookie Nick Kurtz, who continues to impress in Year 1.Rundown1:14 Cubs Legend Ryne Sandberg Passes Away at Age 655:56 Carson Whisenhunt Debuts, Shows Elite Changeup8:37 Eno's Intrigue w/Carson Seymour11:41 Danny Jansen to the Brewers; How Difficult Is It to Work with a New Catcher In-Season?18:06 So, That's Why They Traded for Chris Paddack24:23 Protecting Pitchers: Is Anything Working?38:13 Bullpen Trends Over Time46:48 How I'd Pitch This Guy: Nick Kurtz59:22 Rich Hill DFA'd by Royals: Can You Name His 14 MLB Teams?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Emmanuel Clase Placed on Leave, Ryan McMahon to the Yankees & Nick Kurtz Makes History

  Eno and DVR discuss Emmanuel Clase's placement on non-disciplinary paid administrative leave through August 31st as MLB's sports betting probe continues. Plus, Ryan McMahon to the Yankees, a flexor strain for Aaron Judge, and a four-homer night from Nick Kurtz to kick off the weekend.Rundown0:57 Emmanuel Clase Placed on Non-Disciplinary Paid Administrative Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investigation10:33 Ryan McMahon Traded to the Yankees16:04 Aaron Judge to the IL w/Flexor Strain20:05 Seth Lugo Signs Extension w/Royals27:18 Nick Kurtz's Four-Homer Game32:52 Where the Money Went: Blake Treinen's Return36:08 Intrigued by Troy Melton?50:11 A Matt Shaw Comp From Eno52:34 Rob Manfred Visits the Phillies' Clubhouse59:06 Thomas White and Trey Yeasavage Are Cooking at Double-AFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Josh Naylor to the Mariners & Weekend Waiver Preview

  Eno and DVR discuss the Mariners' addition of Josh Naylor via trade with the D-backs as the Seattle lineup gets another quality bat while reducing its swing-and-miss, and Taj Bradley's long-term outlook after a demotion to Triple-A.Plus, they discuss a few players to consider for keeper and dynasty leagues as fantasy trade deadlines approach -- including Roki Sasaki and Spencer Jones -- closer options for the O's as they trade relievers *and* have Félix Bautista on the IL, and Senior Hot Dog Correspondent checks into discuss 2025 draftees as ottoneu free agents, and the 'Cincinnati Dog' from Nats Park.Rundown2:50 Josh Naylor to the Mariners13:03 Opportunities in Arizona; Finally Jordan Lawlar Time (Once Healthy)?16:14 Taj Bradley to Triple-A & Long-Term Outlook w/Rays23:37 Roki Sasaki as a Fantasy Trade Target?28:04 Spencer Jones' Big-Time Power, Whiff Concerns33:25 Dynasty Value of Surprising Breakout Quinn Priester38:25 Getting Ahead of New Closers Before the Trade Deadline49:08 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns! (2025 draftees in ottoneu)1:03:11 The Cincinnati Dog: A Rare 'Taste of the Majors' MissFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• What Makes Pitchers 'Streaky'?

  Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss traits that can make pitchers streaky -- beyond having below average command -- and a few surprisingly stable pitchers. Plus, they discuss training and working back from injuries, before the sixth 2025 installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'. Rundown1:38 What Causes Streakiness in Pitchers?10:00 Pitching Through Injuries a Frequent Culprit?16:09 Justin Verlander's Lack of Seam-Shifted Offerings22:18 Sandy Alcantara's Surprising Stability in 2023 (Pre-Surgery)27:51 How Should Pitchers Work Back From Injuries?40:22: The Importance of 'Breaks' & Deceleration 47:09 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Season Series Entering This Episode: Trevor 5, Eno 0)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Embracing Chasing: How Aggressive Approaches Pay Off for PCA & Ceddanne Rafaela

  Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few news and notes including two injury updates from the Rays, Austin Riley's delayed return from an abdominal injury, and a very rare day off for Bobby Witt Jr. before exploring productive players with extremely high chase rates (O-swing%) including Pete Crow-Armstrong, Ceddanne Rafaela, and Jackson Chourio, and how that trait tends to age by examining the paths of Luis Robert Jr. and Javier Báez.Rundown1:07 Brandon Lowe to the IL & a Setback for Shane McClanahan4:00 Austin Riley's Delayed Return from the IL7:42 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Rare Day Off11:23 It Doesn't Age Well, but Maybe Chasing A Lot Isn't Always Bad?14:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong & Chasing Relative to Swinging In Zone21:26 A Case for Missing More Often Outside the Zone?24:24 Learning From Javier Báez and Luis Robert Jr.32:37 Ceddanne Rafaela's In-Zone Adjustment37:49 Chasing A Lot Adds Pressure on Pitches You Should Hit45:04 So, Would You Trade for Luis Robert Jr.?51:16 Relaying Info From the Basepaths (Saturday in Atlanta)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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