Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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. Rundown 0:57 Emmanuel Clase Placed on Non-Disciplinary Paid Administrative Leave as Part of MLB Gambling Investiga...

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 opt...

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!'.  Rundown 1:38 What Causes Streakiness in Pitchers? 10:00 Pitching Through Injuries a Frequent Culprit? 16:09 Justin Verlander's...

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 Lui...

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the Dodgers' recent slide and DVR's increasing concern about Mookie Betts' lost power in 2025 on the heels of a spring illness that caused him to lose 20-plus pounds. Plus, they examine the Blue Jays' position atop the AL East and their need for an impact starting pitcher as they look for summer upgrades, and a few takeaways from Eno and DVR's Trade Value lists from the...

Eno is back from Germany and he rejoins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including an IL stint for Isaac Paredes, an intriguing pitcher in Texas, the inconsistency of Jesús Luzardo and the idea of a 'streaky' pitcher, Jorge Polanco's massive strikeout rate improvement, and intriguing waiver-wire targets from the first weekend after the All-Star break. Rundown 0:00 Intro Starts 6:11...

DVR is joined by Clay Link, RotoWire's Senior MLB Editor to discuss takeaways from the season so far and a few potential weekend waiver-wire targets. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah is back to talk trad and considerations in ottoneu and keeper leagues, before a brief foray into 'not dogs'. Rundown 2:44 Takeaways From the 2025 Season So Far 7:55 News & Notes: Connor Norby, Shane Bie...

DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to discuss All-Star Week festivities -- including Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win, a swing-off that delivered on a big stage, and a stunning visual tribute to Hank Aaron that missed a critically important detail. Plus, they look at several second-half storylines including the Red Sox's shift back toward Trade Deadline buyers despite trading Rafael Devers to the Gi...

DVR is joined by Keith Law to discuss a few takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft including Eli Willits as the Nationals' choice with the first overall pick, the entirely unsurprising selection of Ethan Holliday by the Rockies, the Angels' decision to take Tyler Bremner over Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold at No. 2, intriguing risk-reward gambles from Day 1, and much more. Rundown 3:17 Eli...

DVR is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ to discuss First Pitch Arizona 2025 (Nov. 6th-9th), long-term targets to stash, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah checks in with a report from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where Sumo Dog comes through with a contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'.  Rundown 3:14 First Pitch Ari...

DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break. Rundown 1...

DVR and Jed discuss Patrick Bailey's improbable inside-the-park walk-off homer against the Phillies, and Manny Machado's path to 3,000 hits after he reached 2,000 earlier this week, before digging into five underperforming hitters (all under 26) in search of rebounds in the second half or beyond. Rundown 0:50 An Unusual Finish in San Francisco 4:15 Manny Machado's Path to 3,000 Hits 10:25 JJ Wethe...

DVR and Britt discuss several first-time All-Stars including four starters in the 2025 Midsummer Classic, superstars on that stage for the first time like Pete Crow-Armstrong and James Wood, and a few veterans getting the nod on the strength of outstanding first-half performances. Plus, they discuss Britt's recent story of an MLBPA investigation into agent Yasser Mendez following allegations of fi...

Eno and DVR discuss the return of Brandon Woodruff, Corbin Carroll's surprisingly quick activation from the IL, likely Tommy John surgery for Clarke Schmidt, a midseason rollback of Drew Rasmussen's workload, the arrival of Colson Montgomery, the Nats' decision to part ways with Mike Rizzo and Davey Martinez, and where the money went during the weekend. Rundown 2:46 Brandon Woodruff's Return to th...

Eno and DVR discuss the 3,000-strikeout milestone for Clayton Kershaw, injuries to Max Muncy and Spencer Schwellenbach, a demotion for Josh Jung, and an opportunity for Colby Thomas with the A's. Plus, they dig into weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah ahead of the Fourth of July Weekend. Rundown 1:29 3,000 Strikeouts for Clayton Kershaw 5:55 Wh...

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season. Rundown 1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback & Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed...

Eno and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the National League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Phillies, Cubs, and Dodgers with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they check in on the Nats' rebuild, where the return in the Juan Soto trade hasn't been supplemented with enough to push the club into playoff contention. Rundown 1:07 The Phillies Atop the Ea...

Eno and DVR discuss an IL stint for Jeremy Peña, a health issue that has forced Ron Washington to step away from managing the Angels for the duration of the 2025 season, and the passing of Hall of Famer Dave Parker at the age 74. Plus, they take a look at the rolling one-year leaderboard for hitters in hopes of finding long-term trade targets on the struggling side, and a few pleasant surprises, b...

Eno and DVR discuss good news for Zach Neto, whose return from shoulder surgery has gone well in the first half of the season, another injury in the Mets' rotation, and a verdict in the Wander Franco case. Plus, they discuss a surprising multi-year move of Globe Life Field into a pitcher-friendly environment, and weekend waiver-wire targets before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv...

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a highly-anticipated matchup between Paul Skenes and Brewers rookie Jacob Misiorowski, and the different approaches the two pitchers bring to the table. Plus, they discuss the foundation necessary for a pitcher to become an eventual Cy Young Award contender or future ace, before a collaborative draft of the 2025 rookie starting pitchers. Rundown 0:51 Jacob Misiorowski...

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Chase Burns' impressive big-league debut against the Yankees, an ugly fan incident in Chicago against D-backs second baseman Ketel Marte, and the Cubs' choice of Cade Horton over Ben Brown in their rotation with the return of Shota Imanaga, before taking a deep dive into the AL playoff picture with a focus on the third Wild Card spots. Rundown 2:55 Chase Burns' Impressive...

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Carroll to the IL as another injury hampers the D-backs, one benefit of choosing to trade away players ahead of the Trade Deadline, the Reds' decision to DFA Jeimer Candelario, and Kenley Jansen's abrupt exit Monday. Plus, the current league leaders in "Combo Meals", James Wood's first full year in the big leagues, Ben Brown's underperformance relative to ERA estimators,...

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend around the league including the announcement that Chase Burns will make his Reds debut Tuesday night against the Yankees. Plus, key injuries to Chris Sale and Adley Rutschman, awaiting MRI results on Corbin Carroll, Francisco Alvarez's demotion to Triple-A, and where the money went with pickups in fantasy baseball leagues over the weekend. Rundown 2:18 Chase Burn...

Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's decision to demote Kristian Campbell to Triple-A, a benches-clearing sequence between the Padres and Dodgers on Thursday hours after the Dodgers denied ICE access to the Dodger Stadium parking lot, and fan ejections during a doubleheader between the Pirates and Tigers, before looking ahead at a few players to consider as waiver-wire pickups this weekend. Rundown 2...

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Cal Raleigh's place atop the home-run leaderboard and what it might take for him to main a pace necessary to take AL MVP Honors away from Aaron Judge before taking a deep dive into the importance of good communication in the wake of the Rafael Devers trade Sunday and recent comments from Nationals manager Davey Martinez. Rundown 1:45 Cal Raleigh Atop MLB's Home-Run Lea...