Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

By: The Athletic
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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.
    2024 - The Athletic
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Episodes
  • Can Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Find a $500 Million Payday?
    Mar 12 2025
    Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's bid to work with slightly less velocity in an effort to stay healthy in 2025, two pitching injuries that popped up in Rangers camp, Brandon Woodruff's steps toward a return to the Brewers' rotation, and Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s pursuit of a $500 million payday. Plus, Eno checks in from Mariners camp in Peoria before John Fogerty crashes our party over the PA system. Rundown 2:08 Jacob deGrom: Attempting to Dial Back Velocity to Preserve Health? (Jeff Passan's story at ESPN: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/44195572/) 11:23 Brandon Woodruff Progressing in Rehab; Spring Debut Sunday 15:08 Vladimir Guerrero Jr.: Seeking $500M Deal 27:29 Rob Manfred & Several Owners Pressuring Stu Sternberg to Sell the Rays 31:34 Eno in Peoria at Mariners Camp 43:15 Mailbag Q: Unique League Formats Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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
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    55 mins
  • Bat Speed Risers & Eno in Surprise
    Mar 11 2025
    Eno and DVR share a follow-up confirming that Gerrit Cole will undergo Tommy John surgery and discuss Francisco Alvarez's hamate injury, another delay for Rafael Devers' spring debut amidst a round of updates from Red Sox camp, before examining some of this spring's biggest bat speed risers. Rundown 3:52 Gerrit Cole: Will Undergo Tommy John Surgery 6:46 Francisco Alvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks with Hamate Fracture 10:45 Rafael Devers' Spring Debut Pushed Back; More Red Sox Updates 18:49 Follow-Ups: Jurickson Profar, Daulton Varsho, Tony Gonsolin & Dustin May 25:13 Spring Bat Speed Risers 42:59 Eno in Surprise at Rangers Camp 55:46 Let Billy Cook, A Personal Story Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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
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    1 hr and 3 mins
  • Spring Injuries Are Piling Up, But Spring Eno is Back!
    Mar 11 2025
    Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with spring injury news including Gerrit Cole facing a potential Tommy John surgery, George Kirby's delayed start to the 2025 season, and lingering questions about a timetable for Grayson Rodriguez to return from a triceps injury. Plus, they discuss a few changes for Tanner Bibee and Gavin Williams as Eno visits Guardians camp, before answering a few mailbag questions. Rundown 2:20 Gerrit Cole: Tommy John Surgery Recommended 16:48 George Kirby: Won't Be Ready for Opening Day 21:42 Awaiting More Details About Grayson Rodriguez 25:50 Shohei Ohtani Slows Down Pitching Progression 30:47 Eno in Goodyear at Guardians Camp 41:02 Pete Crow-Armstrong's Power This Spring 46:32 Roster Building MLB Comps 53:35 In-Season Viewing Habits Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com 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
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    1 hr and 10 mins

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