Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk. 

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Here's a quick summary of the last 5 episodes on Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball.

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Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris

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Trevor May
Trevor May is a professional baseball pitcher known for his time in Major League Baseball (MLB) with teams such as the Minnesota Twins and the New York Mets. He is recognized for his strong strikeout ability and has been an advocate for player rights and mental health awareness in sports. May has also engaged with fans through social media and streaming platforms, sharing insights into his career and the game.
Jed Lowrie
Jed Lowrie is a former professional baseball infielder who played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for teams including the Oakland Athletics, Boston Red Sox, and Houston Astros. Known for his versatility and strong defensive skills, Lowrie was a switch-hitter and had a successful career spanning over a decade. He was an All-Star in 2018 and is recognized for his contributions to various teams, particularly in clutch situations.
C. Trent Rosecrans
C. Trent Rosecrans is a seasoned sports journalist known for his in-depth coverage of Major League Baseball. He has worked for various publications, including The Athletic, where he focuses on the Cincinnati Reds and other MLB teams. Rosecrans is recognized for his analytical approach to baseball reporting, often delving into player statistics and team dynamics. His insights are valued by fans and analysts alike, making him a prominent voice in baseball journalism.
Niv Shah
Niv Shah is known as the Senior Hot Dog Correspondent for Rates & Barrels, contributing insights and analysis on baseball-related topics, particularly focusing on player performance and strategy. He is active on social media platforms, sharing his expertise and engaging with the baseball community.

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Orioles pitching injuries 2025 playoff team fast-starting pitchers breakouts basestealers pitch clock limited disengagements Julio Rodriguez Mariners offense injuries MLB rivalries adjustments pitches away platoon split Reds Andrew Abbott Hunter Greene Nick Lodolo Cincinnati bullpen Nick Kurtz A's Wake Forest Chandler Simpson promotion playing time long-term ceiling Devin Williams Emmanuel Clase waiver-wire options fantasy baseball pickups Grayson Rodriguez Luke Keaschall Orioles rotation waiver pickups Tyler Mahle Matthew Liberatore Austin Hays Jo Adell Tanner Bibee

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0:00 1:14:04

Building a Breakout, Pitcher Edition

Hosts
Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris
Guests
Trevor May
Keywords
Orioles pitching injuries 2025 playoff team fast-starting pitchers breakouts basestealers pitch clock limited disengagements
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Orioles' slow start and mounting pitching injuries and wonder -- is this a 2025 playoff team? Plus, they dig into four fast-starting pitchers in search of potential breakouts, and how teams can try to combat increasingly aggressive basestealers within the constraints of the pitch clock and limited disengagements.

Rundown 6:44 Do You Expect the Orioles to Make the Playoffs? 13:56 Tylor Megill: New Breaking Balls Supporting a Breakout? 22:52 Casey Mize: Delivering on the 1.1 Potential? 27:38 Kris Bubic: A New Sustainable Mix in the Royals' Rotation? 34:00 Hayden Wesneski: What's New in Houston? 41:46 How Can Pitchers & Catchers Slow Down Basestealers? 1:04:17 Name! That! Dude! (2025 Record: Trevor 3, Eno 0)

Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected]

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: Trevor May

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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0:00 1:01:11

Is Julio Rodrguez an Adjustment Away?

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Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris
Guests
Jed Lowrie
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Julio Rodriguez Mariners offense injuries MLB rivalries adjustments pitches away platoon split
Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Snchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024.

Rundown 4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle 9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal 15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field? 20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing (Related Reading from 'Leaky Barn':https://swingsandtakes.com/250421-the-mariners-offense-is-rolling) 25:51 Will Julio Rodrguez Click Again Soon? 31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away? 42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split?

Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail:[email protected]

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:05:19

How the Reds' Pitching is Clicking w/C. Trent Rosecrans

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Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris
Guests
C. Trent Rosecrans
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Reds Andrew Abbott Hunter Greene Nick Lodolo Cincinnati bullpen Nick Kurtz A's Wake Forest
C. Trent Rosecrans joins Eno and DVR to discuss the Reds -- including Andrew Abbott's fast start and track record of posting ERAs below his projections -- the ascent of Hunter Greene, Nick Lodolo's missing strikeouts amidst good results, and questions around the quality and depth of the Cincinnati bullpen. Plus, they examine the profile of Nick Kurtz, who has been promoted to the big leagues by the A's less than a year after he was drafted fourth overall out of Wake Forest.

Rundown 2:06 Please Help Us Understand Andrew Abbott 9:00 Jose Trevino's Impact on the Staff & Clubhouse 12:08 The Little Adjustment Paying Off for Hunter Greene 18:11 Nick Lodolo's Missing Strikeouts 22:05 Nick Martinez as a Great Fit 27:07 What's Going On with the Reds' Bullpen? 34:15 Nick Kurtz Gets the Call from the A's 45:53 Craig Yoho Joins the Brewers' Relief Corps & Logan Henderson's Outlook 54:00 Brandon Young is Back in the Mix for the Orioles

Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Trent on Bluesky: @ctrent.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected]

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe

Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels

Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

With: C. Trent Rosecrans

Producer: Brian Smith

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:09:24

How Quickly Will Chandler Simpson's Game-Changing Speed Make an Impact?

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Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris
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Chandler Simpson promotion playing time long-term ceiling Devin Williams Emmanuel Clase waiver-wire options fantasy baseball pickups
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Chandler Simpson by the Rays and attempt to determine how his short-term outlook for playing time and long-term ceiling will come together. Plus, they dig into mailbag questions about the early struggles of Devin Williams and Emmanuel Clase, making the choice between slow-starting bats and surging waiver-wire options in shallow leagues, and where the money went (beyond Chandler Simpson) with fantasy aseball pickups from the weekend.

Rundown 4:11 Chandler Simpson Gets the Call 11:24 Finding Roto Comps for a Unique Set of Skills 15:41: Other Injury News & Notes From the Weekend 24:56 A Wild Friday Afternoon at Wrigley 30:44 Struggling First Basemen v. Potential Waiver-Wire Upgrades 41:55 The Slow Starts of Devin Williams & Emmanuel Clase 51:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver Pickups

Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail:[email protected]

Join our Discord:https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic:theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels

Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
0:00 1:10:06

Opportunity Knocks, Even in April

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Derek VanRiper Eno Sarris
Guests
Niv Shah
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Grayson Rodriguez Luke Keaschall Orioles rotation waiver pickups Tyler Mahle Matthew Liberatore Austin Hays Jo Adell Tanner Bibee
Eno and DVR discuss the setback for Grayson Rodriguez and the fallout for the Orioles' rotation, the promotion of Luke Keaschall as the Twins deal with a few injuries on their depth chart, and weekend waiver pickups to consider with Ottoneu found and Rates & Barrels Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah.

Rundown 1:09 Grayson Rodriguez Has a Setback 10:34 Luke Keaschall Gets the Call to the Twins 16:57 Prospect of the Week 25:57 What's Driving the Interest in Tyler Mahle? 28:48 Matthew Liberatore: Post-Hype Sleeper? 30:48 Austin Hays: Underrated Pickup in Cincinnati; The Reds' Crowd 35:54: Behold...."The L.A. Dog"! 42:32 Jo Adell's Chances of a 2025 Breakout 47:38 Tanner Bibee's Early Struggles 49:50 A $1 Bet on Science 53:26 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to Consider

Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social Follow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.social e-mail: [email protected]

Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris

Guest: Niv Shah

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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