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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

By: The Athletic
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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.

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2025 - The Athletic
Baseball & Softball
Episodes
  • National League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions
    Mar 24 2026

    Eno and DVR discuss another injury to the Atlanta rotation with Spencer Strider going on the IL with an oblique injury before taking a spin through the National League to predict division winners, Wild Card teams, and award winners for the 2026 MLB season.


    Rundown

    0:39 Spencer Strider: Placed on IL with Oblique Injury

    5:12 NL East Breakdown

    18:34 NL Central Breakdown

    40:04 NL West Breakdown

    59:00 NL Rookie of the Year Predictions

    1:01:25 NL Cy Young Award Predictions

    1:04:52 NL MVP Predictions


    Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social

    Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social


    e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com


    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe


    Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels


    Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris


    Editor: Jason Potere

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 19 mins
  • Bold Predictions for the 2026 Season!
    Mar 23 2026

    Eno and DVR discuss Cristopher Sánchez's new deal with the Phillies and Konnor Griffin falling short of the Pirates' Opening Day roster before sharing their bold predictions for the upcoming season.


    Rundown

    0:40 Cristopher Sánchez: Gets Extension w/Phillies

    3:22 Konnor Griffin: Assigned to Minor League Camp

    7:49 Trivia! Three Qualified Hitters Age-21 or Younger in 2025

    10:18 It’s Bold Predictions Time!

    12:45 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 1. Wyatt Langford Goes 30-30

    16:24 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 1. Yordan Alvarez Wins AL MVP


    20:32 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Number of Pitchers with Multiple Changeups Will Double This Year

    25:41 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 2. The Marlins Will Have a Top-Five Rotation


    30:00 Eno’s Bold Predictions: 3. The Braves Miss the Playoffs (Again)

    35:55 DVR’s Bold Predictions: 3. The A’s Lead the League in Runs Scored

    43:08 Surprising Roster Decisions: Dylan Crews & Jasson Domínguez Sent to Triple-A

    52:08 Pitching Job Battles: Mick Abel Wins Rotation Spot Over Zebby Matthews

    56:47 Sticking for Opening Day: Justin Crawford & Carson Benge


    Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social

    Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social


    e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com


    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe


    Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels


    Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris


    Editor: Jason Potere

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 2 mins
  • Fantasy Baseball Cram Session
    Mar 20 2026

    Eno and DVR provide their second-annual 'cram session' as the busiest weekend of fantasy baseball drafts is here. They discuss a few players they've avoided this season, tier drop-offs across several positions, how they're approaching the top rookies in redraft leagues, and more.


    Rundown

    1:35 Zack Wheeler Progressing Toward Minor League Game

    5:17 DVR’s Plan in H2H Roto, Tout Wars Champions League

    12:43 Grayson Rodriguez Dealing with ‘Dead Arm’

    15:59 Trey Yesavage: Headed to the IL (Shoulder Impingement)

    18:35 Carson Willams: Could Open Season as Starting Shortstop

    20:24 Players We’ve Avoided This Draft Season

    31:15 Finding the Tier Drops At Every Position

    36:00 The Shape of First Base

    39:25 The Long Tail at Second Base

    42:32 Shortstop Still Has Plenty of Depth

    46:29 Surprisingly Sharp Falls at Third Base

    53:10 The Outfield: Using Care With Drafting Too Many Early?

    1:00:34 Buying Any Rookie Position Players at Late-March Draft-Day Cost?


    Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social

    Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social


    e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com


    Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe


    Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels


    Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris


    Editor: Jason Potere

    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    1 hr and 16 mins
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