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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,...

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Rendon, Bumgarner & Kluber Change Zip Codes 18.12.2019 1:07:19

Rundown 5:32 Anthony Rendon Chooses the Halos 9:51 An Optimistic Projection for Andrew Heaney 14:04 Corey Kluber: Texas Ranger 21:15 The D-backs Add Madison Bumgarner 26:22 Avisaíl Garcia to the Brewers 31:33 Competition for Free Agents is Fun 39:03 Projecting Josh Lindblom's 2020 44:39 How Does Yoshi Tsutsugo Fit in Tampa Bay? 52:03 Miley, Porcello and Wacha on the Move 60:30 Cheap Speed in Bosto...

Eno Battles San Diego 12.12.2019 1:21:01

Rundown 3:45 Gerrit Cole: A $324 Million Bargain? 9:13 Stephen Strasburg Stays in D.C. 12:27 Zack Wheeler to Philly 19:02 Didi Gregorius, Also a Philly Now 26:30 Nomar Mazara Gets a Fresh Start 33:32 Dylan Bundy Leaves the AL East 37:52 The Rangers Add Two Starters 42:41 Cole Hamels Goes to Atlanta 45:49 Pineda Stays in Minnesota 49:49 Rays-Padres Trade 59:06 Omar Narváez & Fighting Blue Ink 7...

Million Dollar Musical Chairs 04.12.2019 1:14:37

Rundown 4:06 Urías-Grisham Trade 16:25 Profar to San Diego 20:05 Grandal Joins Rising White Sox 27:39 Do Moose Eat Cincinnati Chili? 31:09 Non-Tender Fallout 57:41 Beefed Up Bullpens 68:40 Beer of the Week Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Host...

The 2010s: The Fantasy Baseball All-Decade Team 27.11.2019 1:05:31

Rundown 2:51 Catchers 4:29 First Basemen 7:47 Second Basemen 12:31 Shortstops 14:24 Third Basemen 17:13 Corner Infielders 18:47 Middle Infielders 20:32 Outfielders 36:02 Trivia! 38:10 Starters 44:34 Relievers 53:37 One-Hit Wonders Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper E-Mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.c...

The Biggest Chip 20.11.2019 1:11:10

Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Rundown 3:58 Discounts on Voit & Other First-Base Thoughts 15:37 Most Underrated Early-Round Pick? 20:59 Modifying Position Eligibility Rules 32:05 Deep Dynasty League Roster Strategy 44:07 Prospect of the Week 55:40 Loaded Keeper Options 63:52 Holding Keepers Near Auctio...

Early 2020 Mock & Optimal Dynasty League Settings 13.11.2019 1:10:15

Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Rundown 5:53 Pitcher List Mock Update 14:00 Middle & Late-Round Speed 19:52 Kris Bryant's Slide Down the Board 32:39 Is Kyle Gibson Good? 39:36 Optimal Dynasty League Settings 49:15 Prospect of the Week 58:32 Beer of the Week Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow Derek...

Fire Up the Stove! 06.11.2019 1:06:39

Get 40% off a subscription and to The Athletic and receive exclusive episodes of the show: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Rundown 6:30 Gerrit Cole Suitors 13:45 If Nats Only Keep One, Is It Strasburg or Rendon? 20:00 Pondering Zack Wheeler Offers & Fits 27:07 Should the White Sox Copy the Twins? 37:38 Yasmani Grandal: What Has Changed In a Year? 45:43 Potential Bargains in Free Agency 55:58 P...