Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

• An Ace Returning for the Playoff Chase

  Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming return of Hunter Greene for a critical juncture in the schedule, and if the Reds might have found an undervalued group of pitchers despite the tendencies of Great American Ball Park. Plus, they look at James Wood's recent slump and the potential impact on his 2026 value, Jo Adell's career-year, and the bloated ratios of Griffin Jax despite great underlying numbers before recapping where the money went in fantasy baseball leagues this weekend.Rundown1:31 Hunter Greene: Expected to Return on Wednesday11:05 Michael King: A Two-Inning Outing in Weekend Return13:07 Chris Sale: Rehab Start Coming Tuesday; Hurston Waldrep Changes17:27 James Wood’s Recent Slump, 2026 Outlook26:01 A Decision to Pinch-Hit for PCA Against JoJo Romero31:53 Expecting Regression from Jeremy Peña After Career-Year?34:18 Time to Believe in Jo Adell, Now and Forever?37:56 Making Sense of Griffin Jax’s 2025 Struggles43:24 Where the Money Went: Luis Gil, Cade Cavalli, and Jakob Marsee’s Speed CeilingFollow 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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• Pleasant Surprises & Warming Up to a Riser in Colorado?

  Eno and DVR discuss the surprising speed contributions from Josh Naylor that have helped make him a top-20 hitter in fantasy baseball leagues this season, Cade Cavalli's improved arsenal in his return to the Nationals' rotation, and several players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend.Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah joins the show to discuss the 'Oakland Dog', Jakob Marsee's surging roster rates, Carson Benge picking up a lot of steam thanks to an excellent start to his time at Double-A, and thinking about what can go right for Warming Bernabel as a 23-year-old getting an opportunity to play regularly at Coors Field.Rundown2:40 Josh Naylor's Early Exit, Surprising Speed Surge9:05 Cade Cavalli's Stuff Improves Post Tommy John Surgery14:45 Is Luke Keaschall the Next Jose Altuve?23:19 Other Hitters of Interest: Dylan Beavers, C.J. Kayfus, Jesús Sánchez (Shallow League Appeal)35:34 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Returns!45:40 Jakob Marsee Roster Rates Continue to Rise55:05 Warming Up to Warming Bernabel59:55 Pitchers of Interest: Nestor Cortes, Joey Wentz, Riley O'Brien and Cristian JavierFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Making Pitchers Uncomfortable & Best Bullpens Post Trade Deadline

  Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss history on tap this weekend when Jen Pawol will become the first woman to umpire a regular season MLB game, the return of Michael King (and potential adjustments for JP Sears in the Padres' organization), the ways in which hitters can make life difficult on opposing pitchers, the struggles of relievers in new roles and on new clubs since the Trade Deadline, and Eno's attempt to sort out which team has the best bullpen in baseball.Rundown0:51 Jen Pawol: First Woman to Umpire in MLB Regular Season2:30 Michael King: Returning Saturday; Potential Adjustments for JP Sears7:57 Gavin Williams: Takes No-Hit Bid Into the Ninth Inning on Wednesday10:32 Which Division Is the Toughest on Pitchers in 2025?17:10 What Makes a Pitcher's Job More Difficult?26:08 WAR Surfing in Evaluating Pitchers (and Cy Young Award candidates)31:06 Making Sense of Reliever Struggles Since the Trade Deadline38:17 Chase Rates Jump in the Ninth Inning?!43:28 Eno's Look at the Best Bullpens in Baseball53:34 Devin Williams' Chase Contact Rate Spike (Q from Bitcloud)1:01:48 George Kirby v. Joe Ryan in Long-Term Situations (Q from Sierra Six)1:08:47 Shane Baz's Slider Changes (Q from Thiago Splitchange)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Roman Anthony Cashes In & Talking Brewers w/Vinny Rottino

  Eno returns to discuss a contract extension for Roman Anthony and to help determine if the Yankees' defensive shortcomings are as bad as the internet might lead you to believe. Plus, DVR talks Brewers with Vinny Rottino of FanDuel Sports Network Wisconsin. What has helped propel the Brewers to the best record in baseball during the first week of August?Rundown2:03 Roman Anthony: Agrees to Eight-Year, $130M Extension12:20 Aaron Judge is Back; the Yankees Are Still Spiraling18:32 The Sloppy Mistakes That We Notice29:00 Vinny Rottino Joins the Show to Talk Brewers32:15 Jacob Misiorowski's Adjustments Since Spring Training35:53 Brandon Woodruff's Impressive Return From Shoulder Surgery41:46 Quinn Priester's Ascent in the Brewers' Rotation46:34 Andrew Vaughn's Turnaround in Milwaukee50:03 Brice Turang's Long-Term Power Potential54:45 Jackson Chourio in Year 257:45 Sal Frelick Flying Under the Radar Outside of Milwaukee1:00:37 The Glue Guys & An Organization In Sync?1:08:53 Grayson Rodriguez: Elbow Debridement SurgeryFollow 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 SarrisGuest: Vinny RottinoProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• An Under the Radar Reunion w/Nando Di Fino & Ian Kahn

  DVR is joined by Nando Di Fino and Ian Kahn for an Under the Radar reunion! The trio discusses the differences between the Dodgers' push for an elite rotation compared to the Padres' push for an elite bullpen, the Marlins effectively playing spoiler throughout the middle-third of the season, growing concern about the Yankees amidst a recent slide, a split on Spencer Jones' long-term outlook, and the Twins' production team magnanimous share of Jhoan Duran's entrance following his trade to Philly. Rundown0:57 The UTR Reunion Begins4:13 Padres/Dodgers - Different Approaches to Building Out Pitching9:00 Nando Guy Deep Cut: JP Sears Gets Fresh Start in San Diego13:57 'Baltimore lineup finally....'22:15 A Mailbag Question About Body Language (from: KigaKoyata)27:18 'Marlins being bosses.'31:39 'Yankees might be screwed.' (related to previous topic)40:00 Is This a Good Trade that Nando Passed On?49:55: 'Arte Moreno going for it.' (This isn't really going for it, is it?)56:38 Scherzer1:00:17 Philly's Jhoan Duran walk out. Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperWith: Nando Di Fino and Ian KahnExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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