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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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Jul 11, 2026

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2026 Ohtani, UT-Only & Outfield Preview, Part 4 02.02.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with UT & UT-only players — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Lucky enough to land the first pick in your draft? Shohei Ohtani remains the logical choice from that spot in nearly all formats. This episode is the fourth part of...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 3 30.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the third part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted after Pick 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. We want...

A José Ramírez Extension & Taking Shots at the Expense of Contact 29.01.2026

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if the Guardians will be able to draft, develop and find enough core pieces around Ramírez to bring World Series to Cleveland in the next seven years. Plus, they discuss Harrison Bader to the Giants, Seranthony Domíngez's chance to close with the White S...

Prospect Talk with Keith Law 28.01.2026

Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' group of near-MLB ready bats, and a few players well positioned to make an immediate impact as rookies this season. Keith's Top 100 Prospects ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6985939 We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listeni...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 2 27.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is the second part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted between Picks 100-200 overall of recent NFBC dra...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 1 26.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. This episode is one part of a four-part series covering the position, and focuses mostly on outfielders being drafted in the Top 100 overall of recent NFBC drafts.  We want...

MacKenzie Gore & Freddy Peralta Trades & the Yankees Run it Back with Cody Bellinger 23.01.2026

Eno and DVR discuss this week's trades -- a six-player swap that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers and a four-player deal between the Brewers and Mets that sent Freddy Peralta to New York -- and the Yankees' decision to sign Cody Bellinger to a five-year, $162.5M deal this week.  We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries wi...

2026 First Base Preview 22.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at first base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. We want to hear from you about your podcast viewing and listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (ht...

Robert & Bichette Are Mets, Carlos Beltrán & Andruw Jones Get to Cooperstown 21.01.2026

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the Mets' recent flurry of activity including a trade for Luis Robert Jr., and the addition of Bo Bichette on a three-year deal with the plan to move him to third base. Plus, they discuss Carlos Beltrán and Andruw Jones' election into the Baseball Hall of Fame, why the competitive edge of pitch modeling has waned over time, and the adjustments of Geraldo Perdomo in his 20...

2026 Catcher Preview 20.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at catcher -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season -- and wonder what comes next for Cal Raleigh following one of the best yearly performances in baseball history. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer t...

2026 Second Base Preview 16.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at second base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ketel Marte 10:40 ADP Tier 2 -- Brice Turang 16:56 ADP Tier 3 -- Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday & Luke Keascha...

Kyle Tucker to the Dodgers & A Three-Team Trade! 16.01.2026

In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster. Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three...

Ranger Suárez to the Red Sox, Ryan Weathers to the Yankees, and Changes in KC 15.01.2026

Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the fi...

2026 Third Base Preview 14.01.2026

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at third base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 3:39 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Junior Caminero & Manny Machado 15:58 ADP Tier 2 -- Austin Riley & Maikel Garcia 22:31 ADP Tier 3 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman,...

2026 Shortstop Preview 13.01.2026

Eno and DVR begin their 2026 position preview series at shortstop -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, Trea Turner & Zach Neto 18:26 ADP Tier 2 -- CJ Abrams, Mookie Betts, Geraldo Perdom...

Alex Bregman Lands with the Cubs 12.01.2026

Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026. They also discuss a previously unreporte...

The Marlins' Side of the Edward Cabrera Deal & Fantasy Baseball Preparation 09.01.2026

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We Love Stats, But What Are We Missing? 07.01.2026

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss ongoing RSN trouble the likely impact on several teams this winter before looking at a few things that the stats we love might be missing. They also discuss a report from Patrick Mooney that the Cubs are nearing a deal for Edward Cabrera. Plus, they examine a few mailbag questions including the difficulty of maintaining a change in swing tilt, and what hitters with high i...

Tatsuya Imai to Houston, Kazuma Okamoto to Toronto & A Few Resolutions 05.01.2026

Eno and DVR return for their first show of 2026 to discuss Tatsuya Imai's fit in Houston, Kazuma Okamoto's move to the Blue Jays, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, late-inning options for the Angels, and a few resolutions for the year ahead. Rundown 2:39 Tatsuya Imai: Signs with Astros (Three-Year Deal, Two Opt-Outs) 10:24 A Light Group of Starting Pitchers in Pick 200-300 Range 18:39 Kazuma Okamoto: Lan...

The A’s Growing Core & A Few Favorite Baseball Things From 2025 29.12.2025

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss a few late December moves including another extension for an A's position player with Tyler Soderstrom agreeing to a long-term deal, Ryan O'Hearn's new pact with the Pirates, Pete Fairbanks' move to Miami, and a few of their (and your) favorite moments and stories from the 2025 season.  Rundown 2:55 Tyler Soderstrom Signs Seven-Year, $86M Extension with A's 6:57 How...

The Padres Stay Busy, Willson Contreras Heads to Boston & The Rays Make Two Interesting Trades 23.12.2025

Eno and DVR catch up on a busy half-week of moves including Michael King's return to the Padres, a trade that sent Willson Contreras to the Red Sox, a three-team swap involving the Pirates, Rays, and Astros, Shane Baz to the O's in a five-player trade, and Munetaka Murakami's somewhat surprising two-year deal with the White Sox. Rundown 3:48 Michael King: Re-Ups With Padres; Complicated Deal w/Two...

Are the Diamondbacks Serious About Alex Bregman? 17.12.2025

Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-hold Rundown 1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Breg...

Post Winter Meetings Moves & MLB's Plan to Regulate Minor League Data and Tech 16.12.2025

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink...

Winter Meetings Day 3 Recap 10.12.2025

Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show. Rundown 1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show 15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options 23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitell...

Winter Meetings Day 2 Recap 09.12.2025

Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry. Rundown 1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz...

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