Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

• Embracing Chasing: How Aggressive Approaches Pay Off for PCA & Ceddanne Rafaela

  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 Luis Robert Jr. and Javier Báez.Rundown1:07 Brandon Lowe to the IL & a Setback for Shane McClanahan4:00 Austin Riley's Delayed Return from the IL7:42 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Rare Day Off11:23 It Doesn't Age Well, but Maybe Chasing A Lot Isn't Always Bad?14:39 Pete Crow-Armstrong & Chasing Relative to Swinging In Zone21:26 A Case for Missing More Often Outside the Zone?24:24 Learning From Javier Báez and Luis Robert Jr.32:37 Ceddanne Rafaela's In-Zone Adjustment37:49 Chasing A Lot Adds Pressure on Pitches You Should Hit45:04 So, Would You Trade for Luis Robert Jr.?51:16 Relaying Info From the Basepaths (Saturday in Atlanta)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• The Dodgers Are (Probably) Fine, the Blue Jays as Buyers & FanGraphs Trade Value Fun

  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 Crowdsourced Trade Value tool at FanGraphs (https://www.fangraphs.com/tools/crowdsourced-trade-value).Rundown1:29 What Are the Dodgers Actually Worried About?2:50 Mookie Betts' Missing Pop11:53 Slumps Are Just a Symptom of a Long Season18:59 Projecting Record Based on Reactions, the Giants Would be the Rockies20:11 Do You Buy the Blue Jays as AL East Winners, World Series Contender?37:08 FanGraphs' Crowdsourced Trade Value Tool49:55 What Really Happened at Tiger Stadium on July 16, 1995?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Another Injured Astro, Jesús Luzardo & 'Streaky' Pitchers

  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.Rundown0:00 Intro Starts6:11 Another Position Player Injury for the Astros11:34 An Intriguing Starting Pitcher Waiting in the Wings for the Rangers?18:40 Jesús Luzardo: A Deep Dive27:12 How Did Jorge Polanco Cut His Strikeout Rate This Much?34:50 Criteria to Consider for Decisions Between Very Similar Players44:53 Where the Money Went: Luke Keaschall and a Potential Crowd in Minnesota, This Weekend's Waiver Wire PickupsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 2025 Takeaways, Weekend Waiver Targets & Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues

  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'.Rundown2:44 Takeaways From the 2025 Season So Far7:55 News & Notes: Connor Norby, Shane Bieber & Dane Dunning20:34 One Pitcher You're Banking on for Second-Half Rebound27:51 Top 10 Position Players So Far (FanGraphs Player Rater)34:56 Zebby Matthews: Progressing in Rehab Assignment38:25 Andrew Painter: Still a Good Redraft Stash?41:57 Players You Like Despite Shaky Projections45:30 Angel Martínez: Significant Role in Cleveland50:07 Yanquiel Fernández: Enough PT for Deep Leagues?56:51 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!57:21 Trading Away Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues1:23:01 'Not Dogs' Hot Dog Bowls, and Half Smokes?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuests: Clay Link & Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Second Half Preview w/Stephen Nesbitt

  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 Giants in June, teams with a short window to change their Deadline plans, and a few potential risers and fallers over the course of the second half.Rundown1:16 Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win4:32 The All-Star Game 'Swing-Off' Delivered11:25 A Stunning Hank Aaron Tribute Missing a Critically Important DetailHank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, as called by Vin Scully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ17:55 Red Sox and Giants' Trade Deadline Plans27:28 Pick 1 to Make the Playoffs: Padres, Red Sox & Giants31:35 One Team Under 20% Playoff Odds (per FanGraphs) That You See Rallying Back38:22 Wondering About the Tigers' Deadline Approach43:21 Will the Astros Maintain Their AL West Lead as Injuries Mount?47:45 Hitter's Season Most Likely To Turn Around54:43 Unsustainable Levels From Excellent First HalfFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Stephen on Bluesky: @stephenjnesbitt.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuest: Stephen NesbittProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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