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Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie 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.
Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie 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.
Dennis Lin is a sports journalist who covers Major League Baseball, known for his work with The Athletic, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on baseball teams and players.
Dennis Lin is a sports journalist who covers Major League Baseball, known for his work with The Athletic, providing in-depth analysis and reporting on baseball teams and players.
Here's the recent few episodes on Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball.
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What Information Do Hitters Want About Opposing Pitchers?
Hosts
Hosts of this podcast episode
Derek VanRiperEno Sarris
Guests
Guests of this podcast episode
Jed Lowrie
Keywords
Keywords of this podcast episode
baseballadvanced statsstrategyprospectsinjury updatesMLB player pollhittersopposing pitchersPete AlonsoFramber Valdezusage tendenciesfastballs
Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few injury-related news items including updates on Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller and Justin Martinez, plus a few surprises from The Athletic's (anonymous) 2025 MLB player poll. They also dig into information hitters might be interested in when preparing for a particular series, using Pete Alonso's new approach as inspiration for a theoretical matchup against the Astros.
Rundown
1:21 A Rib Cage Stress Reaction for Aaron Nola
4:15 Matt Chapman: Will See Hand Specialist This Week
Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few injury-related news items including updates on Aaron Nola, Matt Chapman, Bryce Miller and Justin Martinez, plus a few surprises from The Athletic's (anonymous) 2025 MLB player poll. They also dig into information hitters might be interested in when preparing for a particular series, using Pete Alonso's new approach as inspiration for a theoretical matchup against the Astros.
Rundown
1:21 A Rib Cage Stress Reaction for Aaron Nola
4:15 Matt Chapman: Will See Hand Specialist This Week
Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's promotion of Roman Anthony and the future logjam in the outfield once Wilyer Abreu eventually returns from the IL. Plus, the return of Eury Prez, the Brewers' upcoming promotion of Jacob Misiorowski, and a return trip to the IL for Bryce Miller.
Plus, The Athletic's Dennis Lin drops by to discuss the Padres, including the rash of pitching injuries that have impacted the rotation, Xander Bogaerts' lost power, and how A.J. Preller could still find a way to make additions at the Trade Deadline in July.
Finally, Eno and DVR take a quick look at the NL Playoff Picture in search of teams that can significantly change their direction in the next seven weeks.
Rundown
1:09 Roman Anthony Promoted by Red Sox
13:01 Jacob Misiorowski to Join Brewers on Thursday as Starter
20:06 Eury Prez: Makes Return From Tommy John Surgery
25:37 Denzel Clarke is Amazing
30:53 Dennis Lin Joins the Show to Talk Padres
47:48 June Check-In: NL Playoff Picture Connecting Buyers & Sellers
Eno and DVR discuss the Red Sox's promotion of Roman Anthony and the future logjam in the outfield once Wilyer Abreu eventually returns from the IL. Plus, the return of Eury Prez, the Brewers' upcoming promotion of Jacob Misiorowski, and a return trip to the IL for Bryce Miller.
Plus, The Athletic's Dennis Lin drops by to discuss the Padres, including the rash of pitching injuries that have impacted the rotation, Xander Bogaerts' lost power, and how A.J. Preller could still find a way to make additions at the Trade Deadline in July.
Finally, Eno and DVR take a quick look at the NL Playoff Picture in search of teams that can significantly change their direction in the next seven weeks.
Rundown
1:09 Roman Anthony Promoted by Red Sox
13:01 Jacob Misiorowski to Join Brewers on Thursday as Starter
20:06 Eury Prez: Makes Return From Tommy John Surgery
25:37 Denzel Clarke is Amazing
30:53 Dennis Lin Joins the Show to Talk Padres
47:48 June Check-In: NL Playoff Picture Connecting Buyers & Sellers
Eno and DVR discuss the confirmation that Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery, the impact his absence will have on the D-backs' rotation, the best pitchers in the minors yet to make their MLB debuts, how they approach weekly spending in FAAB leagues, and where the money went over the weekend -- including pickups of Bryce Elder and Michael McGreevy as teams continue to search for viable pitching help.
Eno and DVR discuss the confirmation that Corbin Burnes needs Tommy John surgery, the impact his absence will have on the D-backs' rotation, the best pitchers in the minors yet to make their MLB debuts, how they approach weekly spending in FAAB leagues, and where the money went over the weekend -- including pickups of Bryce Elder and Michael McGreevy as teams continue to search for viable pitching help.
Eno and DVR discuss the recent struggles of Royce Lewis, Jorge Polanco's cool down in May following a torrid start to the season, comps for Parker Meadows now that he's returned from the IL, Ronny Mauricio's path to short-term playing time with Mark Vientos on the IL expectations for Eury Pérez as he returns from Tommy John surgery, and other weekend waiver-wire and roster decisions to consider, before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about two recent 'Taste of the Majors' adventures at Nationals Park.
Rundown
2:17 News & Notes: Kyle Tucker, Francisco Lindor, Josh Naylor, Brandon Woodruff, and Shane Bieber
12:48 Hitters of Interest for Jac Caglianone Week
14:39 Royce Lewis & Matt McLain Falling Off Shallow League Rosters
20:09 Parker Meadows Comps From ATC
25:33 Cole Young and Jacob Melton as Deep League Targets?
28:31 Eury Pérez's Upcoming Return & Shallow League Movers
33:59 Lance McCullers: Will Approach With Limited Fastballs Work?
47:57 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!
1:01:20 A Chicago Hot Dog at Nationals Park Isn't a Chicago Dog At All
Eno and DVR discuss the recent struggles of Royce Lewis, Jorge Polanco's cool down in May following a torrid start to the season, comps for Parker Meadows now that he's returned from the IL, Ronny Mauricio's path to short-term playing time with Mark Vientos on the IL expectations for Eury Pérez as he returns from Tommy John surgery, and other weekend waiver-wire and roster decisions to consider, before checking in with Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah about two recent 'Taste of the Majors' adventures at Nationals Park.
Rundown
2:17 News & Notes: Kyle Tucker, Francisco Lindor, Josh Naylor, Brandon Woodruff, and Shane Bieber
12:48 Hitters of Interest for Jac Caglianone Week
14:39 Royce Lewis & Matt McLain Falling Off Shallow League Rosters
20:09 Parker Meadows Comps From ATC
25:33 Cole Young and Jacob Melton as Deep League Targets?
28:31 Eury Pérez's Upcoming Return & Shallow League Movers
33:59 Lance McCullers: Will Approach With Limited Fastballs Work?
47:57 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!
1:01:20 A Chicago Hot Dog at Nationals Park Isn't a Chicago Dog At All
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a lengthy absence of Pablo López following a Grade 2 teres major strain, and wonder if Chase Burns' arrival in Cincinnati might come earlier than expected with Hunter Greene's return to the IL. Plus, they dig into the regression cases of several starting pitchers -- including the always puzzling Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Casey Mize, and several others.
Rundown
0:42 Pablo Lopez: Out 8-12 Weeks
6:18 An Opportunity for David Festa
8:03 Hunter Greene Goes Back on the IL
11:50 Another Attempt to Understand Andrew Abbott's Success
19:29 2025 ERA v. Rest-of-Season Projections (OOPSY/ppERA)
25:43 Nathan Eovaldi's Tendency to Lose Velocity In Season
32:10 The Best Version of Casey Mize We've Seen?
41:02 Tyler Mahle's Low K% Will Become a Problem
44:14 Should You Worry About Jacob deGrom's Last Two Starts?
48:30 Checking In on the Drag on the Baseball
54:58 How Would Dynamic Daily Park Factors Impact Your Game Plan?
Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social
Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social
Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a lengthy absence of Pablo López following a Grade 2 teres major strain, and wonder if Chase Burns' arrival in Cincinnati might come earlier than expected with Hunter Greene's return to the IL. Plus, they dig into the regression cases of several starting pitchers -- including the always puzzling Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Casey Mize, and several others.
Rundown
0:42 Pablo Lopez: Out 8-12 Weeks
6:18 An Opportunity for David Festa
8:03 Hunter Greene Goes Back on the IL
11:50 Another Attempt to Understand Andrew Abbott's Success
19:29 2025 ERA v. Rest-of-Season Projections (OOPSY/ppERA)
25:43 Nathan Eovaldi's Tendency to Lose Velocity In Season
32:10 The Best Version of Casey Mize We've Seen?
41:02 Tyler Mahle's Low K% Will Become a Problem
44:14 Should You Worry About Jacob deGrom's Last Two Starts?
48:30 Checking In on the Drag on the Baseball
54:58 How Would Dynamic Daily Park Factors Impact Your Game Plan?
Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social
Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social
Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social
