Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.
The Best Pitching Staffs in Baseball & The Worst Pitches of 2024 (So Far)
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the best pitching staffs in baseball coming out of the 2024 Trade Deadline -- comparing the Stuff+ and WAR projections to effectiveness through the first four months of the season. Are the Phillies still an elite playoff staff? Will... more
1:05:23
Trade Deadline Recap: Yusei Kikuchi, Jack Flaherty & Lane Thomas on the Move
Eno, DVR and Britt recap the final moves leading into the 2024 MLB Trade Deadline including the Astros' addition of Yusei Kikuchi, the Padres' continued push to improve their roster with another bullpen upgrade in Tanner Scott, Jack Flaherty's move to the... more
1:10:50
This Trade Deadline is Glorious -- Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena & Isaac Paredes On the Move
Eno and DVR discuss the heavy activity in the week leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline (Tuesday, 6p ET) including Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees, Randy Arozarena to the Mariners, Isaac Paredes to the Cubs, and much more. Rundown 2:16 Jazz Chisholm Jr. more
1:10:32
Rapidly Changing Trade Deadline Needs, Rookie of the Year Battles & How to Pitch to Bobby Witt Jr.
DVR and Trevor discuss the rapidly-changing Trade Deadline needs of the Brewers and Mariners in the face of recent injuries to Christian Yelich and Julio Rodríguez. Plus, they’ll examine the Trade Deadline opportunities for the Rays and Padres to re-shape... more
55:24
Deadline Approaches of Recent World Series Teams & The 2024 Hall of Fame Class
Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still make an impact without being a splashy mid-season blockbuster. Can the 2021 Trade Deadline plan of the Braves... more
56:14
A Bad Injury Weekend, Making Up Ground in the Second Half & the Return of Victor Robles
DVR is joined by Jeff Erickson, RotoWire Senior Editor, to discuss the fallout from an injury-filled weekend that included IL stints for Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, and Bo Bichette (among others). Plus, they discuss how to make up ground in the standings in the... more
1:08:21
The 2024 Second-Half Rebound Draft, Jacob Wilson Comps & Weekly Waiver Targets
Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with the best chances of turning things around in the second half. Plus, they consider comps for the recently... more
1:03:42
Trade Deadline Surprises, The Cards & Red Sox as Contenders & Getting Beat by Pull-Happy Hitters
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Cubs and Dodgers squaring off in Tokyo to begin the 2025 regular season, mic'ing up pitchers, potential Trade Deadline Surprises, how the Cardinals and Red Sox might approach necessary upgrades in the coming weeks, and how to... more
1:05:38
Teoscar Hernández's Home Run Derby Win, Yearly Changes in Pull Rate & Bidding Frenzies
Eno and DVR discuss Teoscar Hernández's Home Run Derby win, and how he's managed to do so much more at the plate than Adolis García despite similar strikeout, walk and barrel rates. Plus, they look at spray angles for hitters, and wonder if Anthony Volpe might... more
1:10:01
Recapping Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft w/Melissa Lockard
Melissa Lockard joins Eno and DVR discuss Day 1 of the MLB Draft including the Guardians' decision to take Travis Bazzana first overall, Charlie Condon's outlook with a future that includes playing half of his games at Coors Field, top pitchers Chase Burns and... more
54:41
Paul Skenes' Dominance, Mailbag Questions & Weekend Waiver Preview
Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' latest dominant performance -- seven no-hit innings against the Brewers on Thursday -- and the balance of preserving his workload to make him available if the Pirates remain in playoff contention through September. Plus, a... more
1:13:24
Bobby Miller's Reset, 10 Years of Statcast & Pitching to Gunnar Henderson
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the demotion of Bobby Miller as his 2024 struggles have persisted, the Dodgers' pitching depth being tested more than expected, 10 years of Statcast, and 'new' tools that they think will be a big part of the conversation 10 years... more
1:10:58
How The Guardians Have Surprised Us, Misevaluations of Francisco Lindor & The Yankees' Flaws
Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss how the Guardians have exceeded our expectations and found success in a different way in 2024, the surprising snub of Francisco Lindor from the NL All-Star Team roster, the actual flaws of the Yankees amidst a 5-15 stretch over... more
58:31
Shane Baz Is Back in the Rays' Rotation & Finding the Next Hunter Brown
Eno and DVR discuss the busy long weekend in baseball including the return of Shane Baz to the Rays' rotation, the quietly productive season from Luis L. Ortiz, who now has an opportunity to start in Pittsburgh again, and the search for the 'next' Hunter... more
1:07:06
Aaron Civale to the Brewers, Home Run Derby Tweaks, A Derby for Pitchers & Trouble Spot Splits
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Brewers' acquisition of Aaron Civale from the Rays, and Shane Baz's return to the Tampa Bay rotation. They also cover the tweaks to the Home Run Derby rules, and try to design an equivalent showcase for pitchers to have during... more
1:06:14
A Prospect Promotion In July, Building Midseason Momentum & A Fast Decline
Eno, Britt, and DVR congratulate Jayson Stark for his induction in the NSMA Hall of Fame, and discuss the arrival of James Wood and the intriguing timing of his promotion by the Nationals relative to the league's tendencies to promote top prospects. Plus, they... more
50:05
Timing the Rebuild, Evaluating the Fringe Fantasy Contributors & James Wood's Promotion
Eno and DVR discuss how to navigate the timing of playing for the future in long-term leagues, the difficulty in making decision in shallow leagues at the bottom of the roster, the promotion of James Wood by the Nationals, Triston McKenzie's demotion to... more
1:07:25
2024 Predictions Check-In, The Rangers & Reds Reach a Fork in the Road, and Pitching to Steven Kwan
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss Eno's story examining the long-term pitch velocity ceiling, how a few of their 2024 predictions are looking as the first half of the season comes to close, the Trade Deadline outlook for the Rangers and Reds, plus a game plan for... more
1:07:18
Midseason Buy-High Considerations & Weekend Waiver Preview
Eno and DVR discuss midseason buy-highs while taking a trip through the FanGraphs 2024 Player Rater. Plus, they discuss a few pickups to consider ahead of the weekend, including Jhonkensy Noel in Cleveland, Heston Kjerstad in his second stint with the O's this... more
56:41
The Outlook in Anaheim with Sam Blum
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Eno and DVR to discuss all things Angels, including the impact of manager Ron Washington during a challenging year, the overall direction of the club with Arte Moreno's decision to continue forward as owner, and the future of... more
46:40
Edwin Díaz's Sticky Stuff Ejection, Max Scherzer Returns, and Lowered Expectations
Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to the Rangers' rotation, more injuries in the Marlins' starting unit, Giancarlo Stanton's quietly strong season... more
1:04:27
A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season... more
58:41
The Greatness of Willie Mays, Gerrit Cole Returns & Another Surprise in Cleveland
Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at key injury news, including an opportunity in the Houston rotation with Justin Verlander's move to the IL,... more
1:04:59
Pat Hoberg, Parity in Mid-June, Tatis' Quiet Move Back Toward Stardom & Snoop in the Brewers' Booth
Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss MLB's disciplinary action against umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules, and Hoberg's ongoing appeal. Plus, they consider the parity with all but two teams in the National League within two games of a playoff... more
59:26
Impactful Injuries for the Dodgers, Tough June Hitter Rankings & The Weekend Shuffle
Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with impactful injuries, a few tough hitters to rank as their "new" roles become more stable, Manny Machado's push to play through injuries this season, and fallout from the weekend roster shuffle in weekly leagues. more
1:14:34
Baseball at Rickwood Field, Team Rebound Candidate & Game Planning for Luis Gil
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently low playoff odds with a chance to rebound toward contention, and how they would approach hitting Yankees... more
1:03:19
Searching for Buy-Low Bats, Banking on a Pablo López Bounce Back & Weekend Waiver Preview
Eno and DVR search for buy-low bats and discussing the struggles of Austin Riley, Julio Rodríguez, and Dansby Swanson -- plus a group of hitters that may look like buy-low targets on the surface, but could underwhelm the rest of the way. Plus, they answer a... more
1:00:05
The Top of the 2024 MLB Draft Class, Rookie Hitter Struggles & Prospect Risers w/Keith Law
Keith Law joins DVR to discuss a few intriguing names near the top of 2024 draft boards including Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana and Chase Burns v. Hagen Smith. Plus, they discuss the sluggish starts for many position players at the big-league level, the... more
1:00:19
The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll w/Katie Woo
Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Baseball Player in Baseball behind Shohei Ohtani, the players' selections for 'most overrated' player, the... more
51:30
A Promotion-Filled Weekend, Maximizing Development & Chasing the Second Tier
Eno and DVR discuss a promotion-filled weekend including the debuts of Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador and Tyler Locklear, and the expected arrival of Carlos F. Rodriguez to the Milwaukee rotation this week. Plus, they look back at where the free-agent bids were... more
58:26
MLB Returns to London, Paul Skenes v. Shohei Ohtani, A Fork in the Road for the Jays & Cubs
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss baseball's return to London for a two-game weekend series between the Phillies and Mets. An exciting matchup between Paul Skenes and Shohei Ohtani that took place in Pittsburgh earlier this week, how they would game plan trying to... more
57:01
May Pitching Risers & Fallers, and Pitchers Waiting in the Wings
Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers among starting pitchers from April to May, over and underperformers compared to initial 2024 projections, pitching prospects closing in on opportunities to help their big-league clubs, and a few... more
1:01:16
A Lifetime Ban, May Hitting Risers & Fallers, and The Shape of a Season
Eno and DVR discuss a round of suspensions from MLB for gambling -- including a lifetime ban for Tucupita Marcano, before looking at some of the biggest risers and fallers among hitters from April to May. Rundown 1:00 Tucupita Marcano: Lifetime Ban for... more
1:19:00
Tough Decisions, Staying Ahead of Second-Half Fades & Starting Pitchers We're Worried About
Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion of Connor Norby, before considering the factors to account for when trying to move on from pitchers that have... more
1:08:42
Making Sense of Atlanta's Step Back at the Plate, Career-Shaping Opportunities & One-Hit Wonders
Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal points in their careers with a limited window to secure their future role. Plus, they'll take live questions from... more
1:06:04
Starting Pitcher Fallers, Prospect News & Weekend Waiver Preview
Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings update, prospect news, and a few names to consider as waiver-wire targets... more
1:00:49
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Second ACL Tear, Carroll Questions & May Starting Pitcher Risers
Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggles of Corbin Carroll, Ángel Hernández's abrupt retirement, and a few May risers from Eno's updated Starting... more
1:13:53
Tipping Pitches, Best Strikeouts We've Seen & A Case For Massive Expansion
Eno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner Bibee, Kyle Harrison, Hunter Greene, Taj Bradley, and Christian Scott -- the best strikeouts they have seen... more
1:02:11
Playing the Long Game with Stars, The Aging Curve & Delayed Breakouts
Eno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of work that leaves something to be desired. Rundown 10:07 Freddie Freeman Is the Power & Speed Drop a Sign... more
1:12:24
A Break for Edwin Díaz, Buying A Luis Gil Breakout & Leveraging Pitching Depth
Eno and DVR discuss Garrett Whitlock's injury and the prolonged opportunity for Cooper Criswell in the Red Sox's rotation, expectations for Edwin Díaz's break from the closer role, Luis Gil's impressive stretch to begin 2024, ways to consider leveraging... more
1:09:23
Stuff+, the latest on bat tracking stats and making your mark Max Bay
Eno is joined by co-parent of Stuff+ and former member of the Houston Astros' analytics department Max Bay. The guys dive into the state of analytics in the sport... Rundown: 4:09 - The past, present and future of Stuff+ 29:45 - How should we be using the... more
48:36
Elly's Pursuit of 100 Steals, Bat Tracking in Scouting Reports & Choose Your Fighter, SP Edition
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Elly De La Cruz's bid for 100-steal season, how bat tracking info could be used to supplement scouting reports and game plans against hitters, and their choices from a group of a dozen starting pitchers in an effort to project the... more
1:02:04
Opportunity in San Francisco, Struggling Pitching Prospects & Weekend Waiver Targets
Eno and DVR discuss Ronel Blanco's sticky-stuff suspension, Austin Riley's quiet start and recent injury, another opportunity for Luis Matos in San Francisco, and the bullpen woes of the Cubs before digging into the early struggles of many prospect pitchers,... more
1:04:57
A Closer Look at the Ways to Preserve Starting Pitchers
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss baseball's aim to preserve starting pitchers. How much of a problem is the current use of starting pitchers compared to the past? With injury rates on the rise, what rule changes and tweaks make sense? Will small changes to move the... more
57:40
How We're Using Statcast's New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards
Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboards from Statcast, including a few players to consider targeting via trade. Rundown 1:45 Takeaways From... more
1:10:17
What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pitchers going through role changes in 2024 -- and who they would like to see make a switch in the future --... more
1:03:56
Paul Skenes Gets the Call, Tyler Black Demoted & A Rays' Rotation Shuffle
Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items including an injury for Christian Encarnacion-Strand, a quick return to Nashville for Tyler Black following... more
1:07:30
Who Do You Like In the AL Central?
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Walker Buehler's return to the Dodgers' rotation before digging into the four contenders in the AL Central to assess each team's current strengths and weaknesses. Plus, they share a few players they underestimated in the past. more
59:40
Luis Arraez to San Diego, Hitters on the Rise & Christian Scott's Debut
Eno and DVR discuss the five-player trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Padres, the Marlins' return from the trade, a few hitters that made significant moves up in DVR's updated hitter rankings, and how aggressively Christian Scott was pursued in weekly leagues... more
1:06:00
Surprising Starting Pitchers, The Challenge of Hitting in Seattle & How to Pitch to Elly De La Cruz
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers over the first month-plus of the season. They also examine the unique challenges of hitting in Seattle -- and... more
1:07:51
A Search for Acuña's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. more
1:05:31
Is the Nationals' Rebuild Ahead of Schedule?
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newest additions to the City Connect uniform lineup, before taking a look at the Nationals' current rebuilding... more
56:40
Promotions, Triple-A Strikeout and Walk Rates & Early Hitter Movers
Eno and DVR discuss promotions for Joey Loperfido and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the impact of the ABS strike zone and Triple-A, big movers among top hitters in DVR's upcoming hitter rankings, concern about Corbin Carroll's power outage, and fallout from another... more
1:15:38
Sweepers, Pitch Design & Colorado with Adam Ottavino and Early Hitting Metrics that Matter
Eno and DVR are joined by Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino to discuss sweepers, pitch design and development, and the success he had during a long run in Colorado. Plus, they examine the quick demotion for Jackson Holliday, several surprising starting pitchers, and... more
1:03:48
How to Build an Elite Bullpen, the Pirates' Paul Skenes Plan & Another Jordan Walker Demotion
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Jordan Walker's demotion, the Pirates' plan for building up Paul Skenes' workload while trying to backload his innings, and the key ingredients to building an elite bullpen. Rundown 0:43 Make It Make Sense: Jordan Walker's... more
1:00:10
The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a... more
1:04:40
Early Season Starting Pitcher Risers
Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings. Rundown 4:20 Underwent Internal Brace... more
1:03:02
Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers, Future Power Sources & Recent Debuts
Eno and DVR discuss Tanner Houck's excellent start to 2024 on the heels of a 'Maddux' against the Guardians on Wednesday. Plus, they look at the ongoing health struggles for Kris Bryant in Colorado, Yu Darvish's move to the IL, hitters with a path to develop... more
51:37
John Sterling Retires, Rivalry Heat Check & A Case for the Cubs
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss John Sterling's abrupt retirement after 36 years with the Yankees, the Marlins' surprising decision to send Max Meyer back to Triple-A, the current state of baseball rivalries including a few potential new feuds that could develop. more
1:03:16
Exercising Caution with High Velocity Starters, Tough Early Holds & Drops
Eno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops and difficult holds amidst early struggles, and where the money went in weekly free-agent pickups from the... more
1:06:23
Making Early Adjustments & How to Pitch to Mookie Betts
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss a few surprising takeaways from the criminal complaint against Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara, the difficulty of making early-season adjustments, and Henry Davis' current struggle against elevated fastballs. Plus,... more
1:03:10
Jackson Holliday's Arrival, Ceddanne Rafaela's Early Struggles & Looking Ahead at Weekend Pickups
Eno and DVR discuss recent progress in the Ippei Mizuhara story, as Mizuhara is in the process of negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors with evidence suggesting that Mizuhara may have stolen more than $4.5 million from Shohei Ohtani. Plus, they... more
1:00:14
A Closer Look at Pitcher Injuries Throughout Baseball
Eno, DVR and Britt take a closer look at pitcher injuries that have mounted at all levels in recent years, and dissect the varying reasons behind the significant increase in major elbow and shoulder problems. Plus, they consider the fast start of the Pirates... more
1:03:54
A Weekend of Major Injuries and Another Attempt at Making Adjustments
Eno and DVR discuss another round of injuries including a UCL sprain for Spencer Strider, Tommy John surgery on tap for Shane Bieber, a significant hip flexor strain for Luis Robert Jr, and a dislocated shoulder for Trevor Story. Beyond injuries, they discuss... more
1:08:26
The A's Are Headed to Sacramento, Toughest Places to Win & Changeup Deep Dive
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss John Fisher's decision to temporarily move the A's to Sacramento for the next three years (2025-2027) while attempting to complete an eventual move to Las Vegas. Plus, they examine the teams currently facing the toughest path to... more
1:11:24
Shōta Imanaga's Debut, Monitoring Pitcher Workloads & Mailbag Questions
Eno and DVR discuss several injury updates, including a longer-than-expected timetable for Josh Jung's return following wrist surgery,Justin Verlander's progress to a two-start rehab assignment, Walker Buehler's rehab work, and a pair of prospects that avoided... more
57:15
The Top Five MLB Teams for the Next Five Seasons & Ronel Blanco Makes History!
Britt Ghiroli returns to Rates & Barrels (regularly on Tuesdays, all season!) with Eno and DVR to discuss Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the start of a new chapter in Baltimore with an ownership change accompanying the organization's rise toward multi-year... more
1:04:30
Opening Series Observations & Dealing with Small Samples
Eno and DVR take a look back at the Opening Series for each team and discuss their takeaways, along with some of the surprisingly good and bad starting pitcher performances that have unfolded so far. Plus, they highlight a few other important things to monitor... more
59:22
Opening Day Takeaways & 2024 MLB Season Predictions!
Join Eno, Trevor & DVR as they recap Opening Day and share their predictions for the 2024 MLB Season! From Garrett Crochet's excellent start to Royce Lewis' homer and early exit with an injury, they discuss some of the highest and lows from the first "full"... more
1:03:49
Opening Day is Here! Will Smith Signs a 10-Year Extension, Bold Predictions & Eno's Main Event Squad
Happy Opening Day! Eno and DVR discuss Will Smith's 10-year extension with the Dodgers, good news for Jordan Romano, a tough break for Jordan Lawlar, and other news and notes as the 2024 MLB season gets underway in full. Plus, they break down a few Eno's bold... more
1:01:42
Jordan Montgomery to Arizona, Spring Stats We Care About & The 2024 All-Oatmeal Team
Eno and DVR discuss Jordan Montgomery's move to Arizona on a one-year, $25 million deal, shoulder surgery for Matt McLain, and an opportunity for Victor Scott II following a late-spring injury to Dylan Carlson. Plus, they examine a few spring stats worth... more
58:57
Shohei Ohtani Meets with the Media, Spring Job Battle Winners, Injury News & 'Our Guys' for 2024
Eno and DVR discuss the latest in the story involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, before catching up on a lot of other news around baseball including job battles that have been decided, late spring injuries wreaking havoc on depth... more
1:17:24
A Strange Second Day of the MLB Season & Tough Hitter Ranks w/Mike Petriello (Live at Other Half Brewing -- Domino Park)
Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn for their second show at Other Half Brewing to discuss a slugfest in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres series in Korea and a developing story around the swift firing of Shohei Ohtani's interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara. Plus, they're... more
1:24:58
Baseball is Back! More Tough Pitcher Rankings (Live at Other Half Brewing -- Domino Park)
Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn and joined by several friends as the 2024 MLB season is underway! Guests include Nick Pollack of Pitcher List, Niv Shah of Ottoneu, Chris Towers of CBS Fantasy and Ellen Adair from the Take Me In to the Ballgame podcast, and... more
1:36:12
Another Closer Injury & Tough Pitcher Rankings
Eno and DVR discuss Jhoan Duran's oblique injury and the short-term pecking order for saves for the Twins during his absence before discussing some of the most difficult pitchers (and groups of pitchers) to rank in 2024. Rundown 1:15 Jhoan Duran: Headed... more
54:21
Eury Pérez, TJ Friedl, Josh Lowe Injury Updates & Tough Hitter Rankings
Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend filled with injury news including elbow soreness for Eury Pérez, a fractured wrist for TJ Friedl, and an IL stint to begin 2024 for Josh Lowe. Plus, they dig into several tough hitter rankings as draft season heats up. more
1:02:40
Gerrit Cole Update, Blake Snell Linked to Astros, New Faces in New Places, Deep Dive Into Curveballs
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the latest news on Gerrit Cole’s elbow injury, the Astros’ interest in Blake Snell, the best rotations in baseball, and several new faces in new places, before digging into curveballs, and taking a few viewer/listener questions. more
1:06:18
Dylan Cease to the Padres, Devin Williams' Back Injury & Swing v. Take Decisions in The Shadow Zone
Eno and DVR discuss the trade that sent Dylan Cease to the Padres, the impact of a significant injury for Brewers closer Devin Williams, the increasing possibility of an early-season opportunity for Victor Scott II in St. Louis, and swing decisions in 'The... more
1:02:47
Position Player Walk Years, Disagreements Between Projections & Jackson Merrill Gets a Plane Ticket
Eno and DVR discuss Eno's recent story examining the tendencies of position players in their walk year, disagreements across projection systems and how to work through those differences (and when to target players with projection systems agreement). Plus, they... more
55:29
Cole & Judge Injuries, Mixed LABR Draft Strategies and Projections Pushback w/Mike Gianella
DVR is joined by Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss a busy weekend of news and notes including MRIs for Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge (among others), an 80-game PED suspension for Noelvi Marte, and more. Plus, they discuss their strategies from the... more
1:03:56
The Pitching Injury Problem, Catching Targets, Altering Pitch Shapes & Slider/Sweeper Deep-Dive
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Eno's co-authored story with Ken Rosenthal about the ongoing concern regarding pitcher injuries as velocity and breaking ball usage continues to increase. Plus, they examine the Rays' use of a relatively simple approach to maximize... more
1:03:57
2024 Team Previews: Braves, Phillies & Mets
Eno and DVR finish up their 2024 Team Preview series with the Braves, Phillies, and Mets. What's next for the Atlanta lineup after an excellent 2023 that featured five players among the league's 20 biggest risers in wRC+? With quality young pitching depth, is... more
53:36
2024 Team Previews: Red Sox, Marlins & Nationals
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Red Sox, Marlins and Nationals. Can the Red Sox's lineup produce enough to cover the potential shortcoming of their pitching staff? Will the Marlins' young rotation find enough quality innings in a season... more
54:17
Acuña Injury Watch, March Movers, Zack Wheeler Extension & Matt Chapman to the Giants
Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of news including further examination of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s surgically-repaired knee, shoulder fatigue for Kevin Gausman, Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, Matt Chapman's three-year deal with the Giants, a pair of... more
1:04:06
Statcast Bat Tracking, Blake Snell's Big Misses, Spencer Strider's Curveball & Cutter Deep Dive
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Statcast's new Bat Tracking technology and the potential benefits of having that information as it becomes publicly available in 2024. Plus, they discuss Blake Snell as a free agent still available in March in a league desperate for... more
1:01:51
2024 Team Previews: Blue Jays, Rays & Orioles
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets... more
1:18:34
2024 Team Previews: Yankees, Royals & White Sox
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Yankees, Royals and White Sox. With the addition of Juan Soto to the lineup, will the Yankees make good on their projection and win the AL East in 2024? Can Clarke Schmidt find a solution against... more
59:33
Cody Bellinger Goes Back to the Cubs, Spring Games Begin, & Working Backward for Draft Strategy
Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring action that featured a lot of new pitches, and a lot of information about velocity and iVB changes. Plus,... more
1:17:14
What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few... more
1:11:13
2024 Team Previews: Twins, Guardians & Tigers
After discussing a few spring news items, Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Twins, Guardians, and Tigers. Will the Twins' position player core take a leap forward with a full season of Royce Lewis at third base? Is the Twins'... more
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2024 Team Previews: Cardinals, Cubs & Brewers
Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers. Will the Cards' loaded lineup be able to outhit their shaky starting pitching? Are the Cubs preparing to lean on a group of young players to fill a few remaining... more
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Eno's Case for Elly De La Cruz, Pitcher Injury Risk Considerations, and Spring News & Notes
Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from Eno's squad in the Bay Area Rotisserie Fantasy League including his case for Elly De La Cruz before digging into the latest round of news as spring training is in full swing. With a lot of positive injury news around... more
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Getting to Know Trevor May, Making Sense of Spring News & A Deep Dive Into Four-Seam Fastballs
Trevor May makes his Rates & Barrels hosting debut, joining Eno and DVR to discuss missteps with the new MLB uniforms, wearing other people's pants, unusual self-designed training regiments, and the difficultly of processing news when the flood of information... more
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2024 Team Previews: Dodgers, Reds & Pirates
Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news updates from Orioles camp before continuing their Team Preview series, looking at the Dodgers, Reds and Pirates. Is it possible that the Dodgers are slightly underprojected even as a 101-win team in PECOTA? Will the Reds'... more
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A Giant Power Boost, Spring Moves, Draft Season Risers & Fallers + Show News!
Eno and DVR share some show-related news and discuss Jorge Soler to the Giants, a recent swap between the Twins and Marlins, catcher additions for the Brewers and Pirates, and a few spring items to watch for the Rays. Plus, they examine a few risers and... more
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2024 Team Previews: Diamondbacks, Padres & Giants
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at the three teams projected to finish in the middle three spots in the NL West -- the Diamondbacks, Padres, and Giants. Will Arizona's offseason upgrades be enough for them to return to the playoffs in... more
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Choosing & Building the Right Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024
There is an infinite number of ways to play fantasy baseball, so what factors should you consider when joining or creating a league? Eno and DVR discuss some of the basic elements of building or finding a league to play in, as well as a few 2024-specific... more
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2024 Team Previews: Astros, Mariners & Rockies
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. Part 2 of the series wraps up the AL West with the Astros and Mariners, before examining the ongoing struggles of the Rockies at the... more
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2024 Team Previews: Rangers, Angels & Athletics
Eno and DVR begin their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. The series begins with three teams from the AL West, including the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers, the Los Angeles Angels... more
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Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, Jorge Polanco to the Mariners & Catching Up on Moves
Eno and DVR catch up on several moves -- big and small -- including the trade of Corbin Burnes to Baltimore for DL Hall and Joey Ortiz, Jorge Polanco to the Mariners, two veteran additions to the A's rotation, and much more. Rundown 1:10 Corbin Burnes... more
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