Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

• 2025 Takeaways, Weekend Waiver Targets & Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues

  DVR is joined by Clay Link, RotoWire's Senior MLB Editor to discuss takeaways from the season so far and a few potential weekend waiver-wire targets. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah is back to talk trad and considerations in ottoneu and keeper leagues, before a brief foray into 'not dogs'.Rundown2:44 Takeaways From the 2025 Season So Far7:55 News & Notes: Connor Norby, Shane Bieber & Dane Dunning20:34 One Pitcher You're Banking on for Second-Half Rebound27:51 Top 10 Position Players So Far (FanGraphs Player Rater)34:56 Zebby Matthews: Progressing in Rehab Assignment38:25 Andrew Painter: Still a Good Redraft Stash?41:57 Players You Like Despite Shaky Projections45:30 Angel Martínez: Significant Role in Cleveland50:07 Yanquiel Fernández: Enough PT for Deep Leagues?56:51 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!57:21 Trading Away Pricey Stars in Keeper Leagues1:23:01 'Not Dogs' Hot Dog Bowls, and Half Smokes?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuests: Clay Link & Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Second Half Preview w/Stephen Nesbitt

  DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to discuss All-Star Week festivities -- including Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby win, a swing-off that delivered on a big stage, and a stunning visual tribute to Hank Aaron that missed a critically important detail. Plus, they look at several second-half storylines including the Red Sox's shift back toward Trade Deadline buyers despite trading Rafael Devers to the Giants in June, teams with a short window to change their Deadline plans, and a few potential risers and fallers over the course of the second half.Rundown1:16 Cal Raleigh's Home Run Derby Win4:32 The All-Star Game 'Swing-Off' Delivered11:25 A Stunning Hank Aaron Tribute Missing a Critically Important DetailHank Aaron's record-breaking 715th home run, as called by Vin Scully: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QjqYThEVoSQ17:55 Red Sox and Giants' Trade Deadline Plans27:28 Pick 1 to Make the Playoffs: Padres, Red Sox & Giants31:35 One Team Under 20% Playoff Odds (per FanGraphs) That You See Rallying Back38:22 Wondering About the Tigers' Deadline Approach43:21 Will the Astros Maintain Their AL West Lead as Injuries Mount?47:45 Hitter's Season Most Likely To Turn Around54:43 Unsustainable Levels From Excellent First HalfFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Stephen on Bluesky: @stephenjnesbitt.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuest: Stephen NesbittProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• 2025 MLB Draft Talk w/Keith Law

  DVR is joined by Keith Law to discuss a few takeaways from the 2025 MLB Draft including Eli Willits as the Nationals' choice with the first overall pick, the entirely unsurprising selection of Ethan Holliday by the Rockies, the Angels' decision to take Tyler Bremner over Kade Anderson, Liam Doyle and Jamie Arnold at No. 2, intriguing risk-reward gambles from Day 1, and much more. Rundown3:17 Eli Willits Goes to the Nationals at 1.1 & Decisions Thereafter9:15 Fast Tracks for Several First-Round Pitchers?13:59 Seth Hernandez to the Pirates, Elevated Risk with HS Pitching17:59 Pitchers More Likely to Choose College Thanks to NIL Opportunities?21:37 The Angels Select Tyler Bremner w/Second Pick26:47 Aiva Arquette Lands in Miami33:19 Liam Doyle to the Cardinals; Pitching Changes On Tap in St. Louis38:22 Billy Carlson and the White Sox's Bet on Developing a Better Hit Tool48:01 Are High School Hitters Getting Better? (Maybe a Lot Better)53:18 Kruz Schoolcraft and Intriguing Risk-Reward Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuests: Keith LawExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• All-Star Break Weekend Waiver Preview & Seattle’s ‘Sumo Dog’

  DVR is joined by Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ to discuss First Pitch Arizona 2025 (Nov. 6th-9th), long-term targets to stash, and a few players to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah checks in with a report from T-Mobile Park in Seattle, where Sumo Dog comes through with a contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'. Rundown3:14 First Pitch Arizona Registrations are Open! https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-20257:18 Brice Matthews Gets the Call to Houston11:43 Updates: Hunter Greene, Cole Ragans & Blake Snell17:02 Stashing Samuel Basallo in Redraft Leagues?20:47 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Cam Schlittler v. Emmet Sheehan23:22 Other Pitchers You're Stashing Now in Long-Term Formats32:59 Hitters to Stash in Long-Term Formats37:09 Would You Rather (Rest of 2025): Tyler Freeman v. Colt Keith40:37 Waiver-Wire Bats to Consider54:50 Mailbag: Which Post-TJS Pitchers Do You Target?1:01:54 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!1:11:57 2025 MLB Draft Class Availability in Ottoneu Leagues1:17:59 Starting an Ottoneu League During the All-Star Break 1:21:50 Sumo Dog at T-Mobile Park A Contender for 'Best Dog of the Season'1:26:45 'The Seattle Dog' Not As PicturedFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Ryan on Bluesky: @ryanbloomfield.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiperGuests: Ryan Bloomfield & Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• Using Swing Data Against Hitters & Finding Future Closers

  DVR and Trevor discuss the return of Tyler Glasnow and the debut of Cam Schlittler before Trevor breaks down how pitchers could utilize the swing data at Baseball Savant against hitters. Plus, they share a few relievers with future closer potential, and take a quick look at the ERA v. SIERA leaderboard to see where the regression monster is most likely to strike after the All-Star break.Rundown1:44 Tyler Glasnow is Back; Is His Arsenal?5:06 Cam Schlittler's Big League Debut9:56 Keeping an Eye on Byron Buxton After HBP on Wednesday11:51 How Pitchers Can use Swing Data in Game Planning23:18 Corbin Carroll and Swing Path Tilt Adjustments28:27 Why Does Oneil Cruz Get Beat in the Zone Despite Elite Bat Speed?35:30 The Search for Future Closers50:32 Fearing the Regression Monster: SIERA v. ERA DifferencesFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiperWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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