Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets back. Then, the trio turns to the LA Angels — what's gone wrong for the organization, and is trading Mike Trout actually on the table? Later, Eno and DVR sit down with The Athletic's Phillies writer Matt Gelb to talk through a potential homecoming for the Philly native Trout.
Rundown:
3:55 Tarik Skubal to Have Elbow Surgery
7:55 Can the Tigers Stay Afloat?
13:54 Is the Bullpen Good Enough?
18:08 More of the Same in Anaheim
22:35 The Core Isn’t Bad!: Can It Improve Enough to Contend Though?
29:40 Is Trading Mike Trout on the Table?
37:06 Matt Gelb Joins the Show
37:24 Mike Trout to the Phillies?
39:47 The Phillies' Need for a Right-Handed Bat
45:00 The Phillies' Bullpen: Where Have the Strikeouts Gone?
46:56 Jesús Luzardo's Inconsistency
49:08 Adjustment for Aaron Nola?
53:12 Is Anything New in the Mattingly Era?
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Britt Ghiroli
Editor: Jason Potere
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Eno and DVR break down the numerous promotions and demotions around MLB, including Bryce Eldridge and Joe Mack earning their calls to the big leagues, while Marlins catcher Agustín Ramírez and Yankees shortstop Anthony Volpe head back to Triple-A. The guys also work through a wave of injuries around the league and discuss the passing of legendary broadcaster John Sterling.
Rundown:
2:00 Bryce Eldridge Recalled by Giants
5:40 Are You Buying a Giants Rebound?
11:07 Agustín Ramírez Gets Demoted
15:12 Anthony Volpe Staying at Triple-A
24:00 John Sterling Passes Away at 87
25:58 Joe Ryan Sent for MRI
29:24 Ronald Acuña Jr. to the IL
32:33 Spencer Strider Returns at Coors Field on Sunday
35:33 Griffin Canning’s Impressive Showing in Padres Debut
39:16 Ranger Suárez is Day-to-Day
43:48 Ryan Pepiot Out for Season (Hip Surgery)
51:06 Where the Money Went
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Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back in Starkville to dig into the stunning April firings of Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, breaking down how it unraveled and what it reveals about the ever-shrinking margin for managers. Then, MLB broadcaster Ron Darling joins the show to share his thoughts on the moves, the mounting pressure on today’s skippers, the Mets’ ongoing struggles, and his memories of the iconic 1986 Mets.
Rundown:
0:00 Starkville Is Back!
3:25 April Firings: Alex Cora and Rob Thomson
8:24 Ron Darling Joins the Show
9:18 Darling on Thomson
11:53 Managers in Peril
15:49 Where will Cora Go Next?
17:40 In-season Managerial Changes
18:57 How the Manager Role Has Changed
25:37 What’s Wrong with the Mets?
33:09 40th Anniversary of the ‘86 Mets
39:02 Looking Back at Darling’s Book, ‘The Complete Game’
43:04 Favorite Pitchers
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Ron Darling
Producer: Jason Potere
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Eno and DVR return for another Fantasy Friday—starting with some food takes, including Eno’s “try everything once” mindset and DVR revealing he’s never had oysters. From there, they shift to baseball, breaking down potential fantasy trade targets among starting pitchers and identifying arms to buy low or sell high. The guys close out the show by discussing a new Athletics closer: Jack Perkins.
Rundown:
1:29 Eno's Dining Philosophy
3:28 The Truth Is: Midwest Food Creations Are Usually Good
7:45 Injury Updates: Luis Robert Jr., Trevor Rogers, Brandon Woodruff & Garrett Crochet
22:10 A Pitching Debut Friday: The Red Sox Turn to Jake Bennett
28:00 Trade Targets: Starting Pitchers We're Interested In
40:56 The 'Obvious' Sell Highs: More Easily Attainable Arms
50:52 Travis Bazzana Projections
1:04:11 Closer Carousel: Buying Jack Perkins, Considering Jacob Latz?
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Eno and DVR welcome former major leaguer Adam Ottavino to the show to discuss closers and why more relievers are racking up saves this season than in years past. The guys also dive into bullpen management and the ever-perplexing question of why closers tend to struggle in non-save situations. Later, Eno and DVR share their desert island favorite starting pitchers and reveal the biggest OOPSY droppers – with the correct chart this time.
Rundown:
1:04 Where Have All the Closers Gone?
5:12 How Should Baseball Value & Reward Relievers?
8:48 New Bullpen Management
11:00 Is Better Balance Possible?
14:32 Why Do Closers Struggle in Non-Save Situations?
19:40 The Desert Island: Favorite Pitcher
26:33 Will Tigers Stick with Kenley Jansen?
29:40 Is the New Zone Causing K% and BB% Fluctuations?
32:48 Seattle’s Starters’ Early Strikeout Rate Slide?
39:08 The Biggest OOPSY Fallers
44:52 A Case for Lawrence Butler Despite Projections Drop
Eno’s Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7241759
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Adam Ottavino
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