Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR recap their LABR auctions from the weekend and share their selections for breakouts (or sleepers, if those still exist) from each team in the AL West and NL West.  Rundown 4:16 Eno's AL LABR Plan 17:24 DVR's NL LABR Plan 33:05 Logan Gilbert's ETA; Ty France Love 36:22 Is Josh Jung Primed to Take Over at Third Base? 42:48 Digging Deep for Luis Rengifo 47:24 Concerns About Jared Walsh's...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. in Milwaukee, the Brewers' improved defense and loaded bullpen, how things are shaping up in a four-team NL Central battle, potential suitors for Jake Odorizzi, spring training things they are excited to see, and more.  Rundown 1:03 Jackie Bradley Jr. to Milwaukee 10:55 A Four-Team Race in the NL Central 14:06 Jake Odorizzi to Houston? 20:26 Is Sprin...

Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's finger injury, the potential impact of the delayed start of the Triple-A season, tiers for rookie pitchers, how the Padres may handle MacKenzie Gore in 2021, how to utilize auction values in a snake draft, and the role that luck may play in barrel rates.  Rundown 2:24 Framber Valdez's Spring Finger Injury 7:33 A Delayed Start to the Triple-A Season 13:52 Buildi...

Eno and DVR discuss the first wave of March drafts — including their hesitation to draft Shane Bieber as a mid first-round pick — how to deal with news and other information during spring training, auction strategy thoughts ahead of this weekend’s LABR auctions, platoon splits for prospects, and more.  Rundown 2:11 Early March Drafts Begin! 4:41 Why Do We Hesitate to Draft Shane Bieber in Round 1?...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the value of players being in the 'best shape of their life', Spencer Torkelson's arrival in the Weird Injury Club, and say goodbye to Kevin Mather and hello to a great group of young players on the brink of contributing in Seattle.  Rundown 3:19 Who Isn't In the Best Shape of His or Her Life Right Now? 10:29 What Do the Numbers Say? 19:51 Spencer Torkelson Joins the W...

Eno and DVR discuss their preferred draft positions (KDS) based on the unique shape of the 2021 player pool, before discussing keeper and dynasty league strategies, Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. Juan Soto, possibility eliminating the saves category, and more! Rundown 4:09 Preferred Draft Slots (KDS) 21:18 Keeper League Startup Strategy 33:06 Open Player Universe Considerations 39:59 How to Approach Keepe...

Eno and DVR finally take the plunge into the pool of relievers as they wrap up their 2021 positional preview series. Rundown 3:30 How Many Elite Closers Are There? 10:15 Is it Necessary to Pay Up for a Top Option? 15:20 Second-Tier Closer Targets 29:03 Third-Tier Closers 35:04 Minnesota's Unsettled Ninth Inning 41:36 Taking Shots in San Diego & St. Louis 54:07 Any Interest in Jake McGee as San...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Padres' 14-year extension with Fernando Tatis Jr., the next young star capable of getting a similar deal, teams with good (and bad) depth, and history's lack of appreciation for Ben Zobrist's 2009 season.  Rundown 4:51 Fernando Tatis Jr. Early Career Comps 9:13 A Potentially Team-Friendly Deal for the Padres 14:49 Why Tatis Staying in San Diego Isn't Bad for Baseball...

Eno and DVR move on to Part 3 of their Starting Pitcher Preview and focus on their favorite late-round pitching sleepers, before discussing several of your late-round targets and pitchers of interest.  Rundown 2:59 What’s Next for Tarik Skubal? 11:26 Banking on a Rebound From Josh Lindblom 15:44 Which Luke Weaver Will Show Up in 2021? 18:49 Should We Have Interest In J.T. Brubaker? 24:26 Current I...

Eno and DVR continue their starting pitcher preview series before discussing a busy weekend of news including the signings of Justin Turner, James Paxton and Rich Hill.  Rundown 2:36 Targeting Mike Soroka 5:58 Is Tyler Mahle’s 2020 Skills Growth Sustainable? 14:26 Are The Strike-Throwers Underrated? 20:15 Stephen Strasburg & Injury Risk 29:59 Spencer Turnbull is One of “Eno’s Guys” 35:29 Expec...

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the surprising three-team deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City, a frugal winter in Boston, the release of the PECOTA projections, home run derby leagues, and Juan Soto’s ridiculous ceiling.  Rundown 3:06 Andrew Benintendi in Kansas City 10:20 A Frugal Winter in Boston 17:19 Cubs Over White Sox in 2021? 28:31 Other Interesting PECOTA Projections 37:10 Home Ru...

Eno and DVR kick off their Starting Pitcher preview series by examining the arms in the Top-30 range of Eno's pitcher rankings, before discussing the return of in-game video for 2021, and decreased chances of the Universal DH this season.  Rundown 1:21 A DH Update and the Impact on Pitchers 5:13 Shane Bieber’s Ascent to the Elite Tier 11:18 Luis Castillo Cracks Eno’s Top 5 20:26 One More Great Yea...

Eno and DVR get caught up on a busy weekend of signings and trades -- including Trevor Bauer's new deal with the Dodgers, Marcell Ozuna's return to Atlanta, and the Rangers-A's swap -- before wrapping up their preview of the 2021 outfield pool.  Rundown 2:23 Trevor Bauer to the Dodgers 12:21 Yu Darvish vs. Bauer 20:46 Marcell Ozuna return to Atlanta 28:30 A Surprising AL West Deal 39:24 The Baseba...

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the troubling accusations of lewd behavior by former Mets manager and current Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway before exploring the Rockies' lack of direction under Jeff Bridich, and sharing their picks for surprising teams (good and bad) in the upcoming season. Rundown 1:05 The Mickey Callaway Story & Another Ugly Side of Baseball Culture 8:06 A Clear Need for...

Eno and DVR discuss Kolten Wong's move to Milwaukee, Nelson Cruz staying put in Minnesota, Chris Archer's reunion with the Rays, and Sean Doolittle in the Reds' bullpen, before Part 1 of their 2021 outfield preview.  Rundown 2:22 Kolten Wong Goes to Milwaukee 7:18 Nelson Cruz Returns to Minnesota 13:55 Chris Archer’s Reunion with the Rays 19:18 Sean Doolittle Joins the Reds’ Bullpen 22:00 The Elit...

Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' deal for Nolan Arenado, Eddie Rosario's move to Cleveland, and Alex Cobb's move to the Angels before breaking down the third base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Rundown 0:51 Projecting Nolan Arenado in St. Louis 15:03 Eddie Rosario Goes to Cleveland 22:17 Alex Cobb Gets Out of Baltimore 29:53 An Apology to José Ramírez 35:53 Early-Round Options: M...

Eno and DVR discuss Joc Pederson as a Kyle Schwarber replacement, and several mailbag questions including dynasty league strategies, prospect rankings vs. fantasy prospect rankings, and more.  Rundown 3:39 Joc Pederson in Chicago 10:22 Dynasty League Auction Values & Approach 18:46 New to Dynasty Leagues: Tools & Sources to Utilize 23:55 Julio Rodriguez, Cristian Pache & Prospect Ranki...

Eno and DVR discuss J.T. Realmuto's return to the Phillies before breaking down the shortstop position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.  Rundown 1:50 J.T. Realmuto Re-Ups with Philadelphia 8:45 Wilson Ramos in Detroit 10:59 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Case for No. 1 Overall 15:58 Continued Love for Trea Turner 18:59 Trevor Story & Value Outside of Colorado 27:24 Francisco Lindor as a Met 30:12 B...

Eno & DVR discuss the possible hurdles to spring training in Arizona, the trade of Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, Brad Hand's new opportunity in D.C., and a handful of moves for the Red Sox -- including the addition of Garrett Richards -- before previewing the second base position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season.  Rundown 2:21 Spring Training in Arizona in Question 8:41 Jameson Taillon i...

Eno, Britt, DVR discuss the legacy of Hank Aaron before considering the next steps for the Blue Jays, J.T. Realmuto as a possible fit in Atlanta, Eno's recent article about seam-shifted wake, and fatigue with the Hall of Fame voting process. Rundown 1:18 Hank Aaron's Legacy 10:17 What's Next for the Blue Jays? 18:33 Trevor Bauer and Starting Every Fourth Day 29:34 Assessing Atlanta's Interest in J...

Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' addition of George Springer and Kirby Yates before breaking down the 2021 first base pool.  Rundown 1:00 Sorting Out the Blue Jays’ Updated Lineup & Depth Chart 6:46 Is Kirby Yates Top-10 Closer Again? 10:09 George Springer’s Updated Projection From The BAT X 18:33 Freddie Freeman in the First Round & Opportunity Cost 26:23 DJ LeMahieu & Jose Abreu At...

Eno and DVR discuss the firing of Jared Porter, and the three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to San Diego before breaking down the 2021 catcher pool.  Rundown 0:41 Jared Porter Fired by the Mets 8:36 Joe Musgrove to San Diego in a Three-Team Swap 15:08 J.T. Realmuto Stands Alone (again) 24:02 Willson Contreras & Yasmani Grandal as Optimal Targets? 27:30 The 6-12 Range Catchers 32:32 Is Gary...

Eno, DVR & Britt discuss DJ LeMahieu's new deal with the Yankees, the Blue Jays' struggle to land a top free agent, the potential fit with Trevor Bauer, Theo Epstein as a consultant to Commissioner Manfred, sticky stuff, and more. Rundown 1:02 DJ LeMahieu Stays in the Bronx with a Six-Year Deal 5:10 The Blue Jays Take Another Silver Medal 9:41 International Free Agency Opens 19:13 Is MLB Releg...

Eno and DVR discuss Liam Hendriks' move to the White Sox, their current top-five closers in a filthy 2021 closer pool, what to expect from a few of 2020's surprising pitchers, the viability of six-man rotations as teams look to limit workloads, and more. Rundown 6:00 Liam Hendriks Joins the White Sox 14:50 Current Top-Five Closers 18:00 The Closer Mess 25:27 Blake Treinen Returns to the Dodgers; K...

Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Schwarber's move to the Nationals, MLB teams being unable to work out agreements with Sung-bum Na and Tomoyuki Sugano, the fantasy fallout of the blockbuster trade that sent Francisco Lindor and Carlos Carrasco to the Mets last week, and a new leaderboard at Baseball Savant. Rundown 3:01 Kyle Schwarber in D.C. 12:23 Treading Carefully with Lower Batting Average Early-Round...