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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
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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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MLB Trade Deadline Fallout: Adley Rutschman and Yankees Shakeup
6d ago01:01:24Tap to summarizeThe MLB Trade Deadline may be over, but the fallout is only beginning. DVR and Eno break down the biggest stories still shaping baseball, including the shocking trade that sent Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox and what it means for both franchises moving forward.The New York Yankees made one of the most surprising roster moves of the season by promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. while optioning Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez. DVR and Eno discuss what the moves say about New York's future, how Elliott Ramos fits into the roster, and whether the Yankees are positioning themselves for another deep postseason run.The guys also examine the biggest winners and losers from the trade deadline, including a closer look at Emmet Sheehan's demotion, the Dodgers' loaded rotation after acquiring Tarik Skubal, Washington's infield auditions and Atlanta's playoff outlook.If you're looking for the latest MLB trade deadline analysis, fantasy baseball advice, prospect breakdowns and playoff outlooks, Rates & Barrels has you covered.#newyorkyankees #redsox #mlbtradedeadline #braves #dodgers Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis00:00 - Intro01:30 - Trade Deadline Fallout01:55 - Biggest Surprise Move: Adley Rutschman to Red Sox09:55 - Playoff Odds role in Trade Deadline20:00 -Yankees Roster Moves24:35 -Yankees Injuries26:00 - George Lombard Jr Call-up31:45 - Prospect impact from Trade Deadline38-20 - Emmet Sheehan gets optioned41:35 - Dodgers Pitching Rotation43:45 - Braves roster Moves Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →MLB Trade Deadline Live!
1w ago02:42:41Tap to summarizeThe MLB Trade Deadline is here and Eno and DVR are live, reacting to the blockbuster deals and surprise moves from around the league. Which contenders did the most to improve their World Series chances? Which teams fell short of expectations? Plus, we break down the biggest winners, losers, and lingering questions as the postseason picture begins to take shape.Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matt Shilts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →The Dodgers Get Skubal!
1w ago00:19:50Tap to summarizeTarik Skubal has been traded to the Dodgers in a four-player trade with the Tigers. Despite the crowded playoff picture in the AL Central, the Tigers opted to deal their ace in hopes of getting multiple contributors capable of keeping them in the mix for future playoff runs. Eno and DVR discuss the details of the trade, and the potential of the Dodgers’ rotation if they can have everyone healthy during the playoffs.Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube ChannelLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!Rundown0:00 Intro Starts0:25 Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers in Four-Player Swap4:40 River Ryan’s Ceiling9:23 Zyhir Hope’s Clearer Path to the Big Leagues in Detroit12:44 A Tigers Core Positioned Well Beyond 2026?15:29 Don’t Crown The Dodgers Yet!Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matt Shilts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Starkville | Will Middlebrooks Believes in the Red Sox
1w ago00:53:56Tap to summarizeThe Red Sox have been one of baseball's hottest teams since late June, and this week Jayson and Doug are joined by former major leaguer and NESN studio analyst Will Middlebrooks to break down what's behind Boston's surprising turnaround and why the club has become one of the biggest stories in baseball. Then, Jayson shares stories from Hall of Fame Weekend in Cooperstown, including a chance encounter with one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and why even Hall of Famers are still in awe of the game's most exclusive club.Rundown:2:13 Jayson’s Weekend in Cooperstown10:23 Will Middlebrooks Visits Starkville11:23 The Red-Hot Red Sox18:02 Being a Top Prospect23:48 Curtis Mead-Connelly Early Trade26:46 Evaluating the American League33:28 Reliving the 2013 World Series37:25 The Infamous Obstruction Play41:11 Hall of Fame Perspectives45:19 Strange But TrueFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialE-mail: starkville@theathletic.comStarkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Will MiddlebrooksProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Weekend Waiver Preview: Predicting Trade Deadline Winners
1w ago01:02:01Tap to summarizeWith Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching, Eno and DVR break down the A.J. Minter trade from the Mets to the Twins and explain why the smaller deals can be just as important as the blockbuster moves. Then, the guys dig into the waiver wire before welcoming Niv Shah to discuss perhaps his biggest hot dog review yet, ranking four Harry Potter-inspired dogs—one for each Hogwarts house.Rundown:1:33 Max Clark Gets the Call: Can He Hit Right Away?7:49 Bryan Baker Gets Save No. 3010:10 Is Baker a Top-10 Closer for Next Year?12:25 A.J. Minter to Twins: Two Prospects to Mets16:10 Luke Murphy Gets the Call17:57 Will Quinn Mathews Stick after Debut?19:52 Late-Season Looks for Whisenhunt & Tidwell?23:40 Will Phillies Upgrade No. 5 Starter Spot?27:58 Stash Héctor Rodríguez?30:49 Matt McLain Returns33:05 Odds & Ends: Miller Replacements, Walcott DH Duty & Jays Depth38:52 An Aggressive Assignment: A Four Hot-Dog Saturday?44:21 Finding Your House50:10 Should You Pay Up for Roch Cholowsky?56:13 Blocking Others From a Deal?Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube ChannelLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Hunter Greene and Other Pitchers We Want to Trade For
2w ago01:05:24Tap to summarizeWhat a Wednesday it was around baseball. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down Don Mattingly’s pointed comments about Bryce Harper and why he’s calling for help at the trade deadline. Then, the guys play general manager, debating which pitchers they'd target if they were making deals. Plus, could Casey Mize and Hunter Greene be on the move before Monday’s trade deadline?1:20 A Wild Wednesday: Big Comebacks, Injuries & A Trade!3:51 ‘Harper-Dombrowski Cold War’ Continues?6:44 Injury-Plagued Season Puts KC in Tough Spot15:07 Rangers Add Chase Silseth & Logan O’Hoppe21:15 Pitchers We’d Trade For: Eno’s Case for Freddy Peralta28:10 Casey Mize: The Tigers Pitcher More Likely to Move?33:00 Nick Lodolo: Could a Fresh Start Bring a Rebound Down the Stretch?41:24 Hunter Greene Rumblings: Should the Reds Actually Trade Him?50:24 Intriguing Relievers: Edgardo Henriquez, Tejay Antone & Daniel Lynch IVDon't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube ChannelLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Do the Tigers Really Need to Trade Tarik Skubal?
2w ago00:57:59Tap to summarizeMLB Trade Deadline is just days away, DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie explain why the Detroit Tigers are good enough to make a legitimate run and why trading Tarik Skubal could be the wrong move. They discuss Detroit's dominant pitching staff, the emergence of Troy Melton, potential deadline upgrades, and why the Tigers should not be sellers.The crew also breaks down the Mariners' comeback win over the Dodgers, what Seattle needs to take control of the AL West, and the latest update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline as Los Angeles continues its push toward another postseason.Plus, Eno, DVR and Jed dive into one of baseball's most fascinating scouting discussions: What is "hit tool?"Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube ChannelLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →MLB Trade Deadline: What's Next for the Mets, Yankees & Dodgers?
2w ago00:57:46Tap to summarizeMLB Trade Deadline week continues with DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discussing strategies for both ends of the spectrum. The Yankees and Dodgers are looking towards the postseason while the Mets are looking towards next year. They break down the Yankees' search for offensive help following Cody Bellinger's injury and the ongoing absence of Aaron Judge. Plus, they examine whether the Dodgers should make another blockbuster move despite already having baseball's deepest roster, and what the Mets' long-term plan should be.The crew also debates potential landing spots for trade targets including Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, Matt Chapman and Tarik Skubal, examines which roster upgrades make the most sense for each contender, and wraps up the show by discussing Salvador Perez's Hall of Fame case after he became the Royals' all-time home run leader.Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 5p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube ChannelLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Separation Anxiety As MLB Trade Deadline Pressure Is Here
2w ago00:59:41Tap to summarizeJacob Misiorowski was rolling again Sunday, striking out 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. Eno and DVR discuss The Miz’s ongoing dominance and prepare for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Atlanta lineup. Should Acuña’s increasing injury history significantly lower his playing time projections in the future? Plus, Spencer Nusbaum joins the show to discuss the trade that sent Curtis Mead to the Red Sox and brought Connelly Early to the Nationals, as well as a few young starters getting closer to contributing in Washington.First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe FrancisThumbnail Credit: Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images#Brewers #Braves #Orioles #Nationals #RedSox #Padres Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Transcribe →Starkville | Joe Buck Doesn’t Think He’s a Hall of Famer
2w ago01:02:01Tap to summarizeThere’s one thing sports fans can all agree on: Phillies fans love to boo. This week, Jayson and Doug look back at All-Star Week, share stories from the wrong side of a hostile Philly crowd, and discuss why the city’s fans have earned their reputation. Then, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joins the show to talk about being honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, along with a few behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. To close things out, Jayson and Doug dive into another edition of Strange But True in Sacramento.Rundown:1:34 All-Star Game in Philadelphia3:00 Phillies Fans LOVE to Boo9:22 Joe Buck Visits Starkville10:38 Hall of Fame Weekend14:04 Baseball’s Impact19:19 Calling Baseball Games28:50 Entering the Hall of Fame30:36 Announcing Baseball vs. Football33:29 Broadcasting Baseball36:25 Joe’s Cooperstown Speech46:07 Observations on Today’s Game48:12 Swift-Kelce Wedding54:25 Strange But TrueFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialE-mail: starkville@theathletic.comStarkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Joe BuckProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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