Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Pitcher Risers & Fallers

04 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB's luxury tax is a failure, Aaron Judge's injury situation is getting more serious, and George Kirby's strikeouts are...

Can You Predict the World Series Winner in Early June?

03 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s June 3, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite game: Four vs. The Field! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR debate whether the combinatio...

Prospect Rankings Update w/Keith Law

02 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s time to talk prospects, as some of baseball’s brightest young stars inch closer to the big leagues while others gear up for a run to the Coll...

May Risers & Fallers

01 Jun 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Things are looking up for two aces: Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. After dominant performances throughout May, both have emerged as early ...

Starkville | Inside the Astros No-Hitter with Jason Benetti

30 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

An Astros pitcher accomplished something this week that hadn’t been done since 1892. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the historic feat, e...

MLBPA and Owners Present First Offers + Weekend Waiver Preview

29 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have officially opened negotiations on a new labor deal, and while both sides are talking, they’re nowhere close...

Checking In on Several Young Pitchers

28 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After breaking out last season, Nolan McLean has come back down to Earth a bit in 2026. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss whether the Mets right-han...

What's Next for These Three Underperforming Hitters?

27 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Today, things got a little weird — thanks to Bryce Harper giving the world a glimpse into his unconventional toothbrushing routine. Eno, Jed, and DV...

Combined No-Hitters, Tandem Starts & Tarps Off: Welcome to the AL West!

26 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s all about teamwork on Rates & Barrels as Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a combined no-hitter in Houston after Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, a...

Starkville | Joey Votto Traveled the World and Arrived Back in Baseball

23 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Joey Votto spent the years since his 2024 retirement surfing in Sri Lanka, watching cricket in Dubai, and learning to make sushi in Japan. Now he's ba...

Which Hitters Have Seen and Hit the Best Pitching?

22 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It’s Fantasy Friday, and with trade season heating up, fantasy managers are getting antsy to make moves. Eno and DVR break down which hitters have f...

The ABS Strike Zone is Crushing Some Pitchers, How Can They Adjust?

21 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Little League homers are making a comeback — at least for now — as the numbers have spiked across MLB this season. Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down...

It's a Hard Game, Barrels Keep Losing Value!

20 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball is hard — just ask Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews and Twins slugger Royce Lewis, two players trending in very different directions. Eno...

Checking In on the Padres, Orioles & Guardians (w/ Zack Meisel)

19 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The Padres and Guardians are surging, while the Orioles are still searching for answers. Eno, Britt, and DVR break down how San Diego has managed to s...

Zack Wheeler is Back in Ace Mode

18 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another top prospect has arrived in Seattle, as 20-year-old Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson made his MLB debut Sunday. Eno and DVR also discuss how Za...

Starkville | The Life, Times, and Ejections of Bobby Cox

16 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

One of baseball's most beloved managers is gone. Hall of Famer Bobby Cox passed away this week, and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville celebrate his life...

Starting Pitcher Rankings: Misiorowski & Schlittler to the Moon!

15 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings has arrived, and there’s plenty to debate. Who made the “Hype 7”? Is Gavin Williams making the leap t...

How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?

14 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Have you ever compared baseball to microtones? Neither had we — until today. The guys dive into the music of Angine de Poitrine to explore just how ...

Four Intriguing Players for a Round of Trade, Hold, or Extend

13 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Would you trade, hold, or extend Nick Kurtz right now? CJ Abrams? Ben Rice? The answers might surprise you.Eno, Jed, and DVR break down all three in t...

Four Teams We Haven't Discussed Enough

12 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt, and DVR hit the quarter mark of the season with a look at the Blue Jays’ lack of power and speed, questions surrounding the rotation, an...

The Dodgers' IL Shuffle Continues & Buster Posey Makes Another Deal

11 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the recent returns of pitchers Blake Snell and Carlos Rodón, breaking down how the two hard-throwing lefties looked on the mound ...

Starkville | Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher & Terry Francona

09 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville explain why Mason Miller may be the most unhittable pitcher in MLB history before discussing the toughest pitcher Doug...

Weekend Waiver Preview: Robby Snelling Gets the Call!

08 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR preview top prospect Robby Snelling’s highly anticipated big league debut and discuss expectations for the rookie left-hander. Later, th...

Quantifying Deception & The Rays’ Fast Start

07 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR unveil Trevor’s new deception model, digging into how it works, what it’s designed to measure, and the challenges of quantify...

What Is Happening with Fernando Tatis Jr.?

06 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into the early-season struggles of Fernando Tatis Jr., examining what’s gone wrong at the plate and how he can get back on tra...

Can the Tigers Survive the Absence of Tarik Skubal?

05 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The May Roster Shuffle: Promotions & Demotions Aplenty

04 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Starkville | Is It Ever Too Early to Fire a Manager?

02 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 unrav...

Pitching Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations

01 May 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR return for another Fantasy Friday—starting with some food takes, including Eno’s “try everything once” mindset and DVR revealing h...

Where Have All the Closers Gone?

30 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

The Rockies' Pitching is Changing, Can You Trust It?

29 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR open up the mailbag to dig into the Rockies’ surprising success on the mound and what the organization can do to make Colorado a destina...

The Phillies Part Ways with Rob Thomson & Taking Control of the Mets

28 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt, and DVR are back and fired up as the trio breaks down the Phillies’ decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, what led to the move, and how ...

Big Changes in Boston, Worry About Nola & Senga

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR welcome The Athletic’s Jen McCaffrey to the show to break down the shocking firing of Red Sox manager Alex Cora, along with five other c...

Starkville | Walt Weiss On The Tackle Heard ‘Round The World

25 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville welcome Braves manager Walt Weiss to Starkville to discuss his red-hot team, his brawl-saving tackle, and the time he ...

Waiver Wire Pickups: Is Payton Tolle a Must Add?

24 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR celebrate Fantasy Friday as they break down some of the league’s top young arms and hitters who could be available on the open market. T...

Making Sense of April Surprises

23 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR are full of surprises for Thursday's episode as they discuss the comebacker that disappeared in Mariners' starter Logan Gilbert's...

Kyle Tucker's Slow Start & Rookie Hitter Reviews

22 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into what the returns of injured stars Juan Soto and Zack Wheeler mean for their teams. Then, Kyle Tucker's sluggish start in LA...

Does Anything Good Come From Firing a Manager in April or May?

21 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the losses of Edwin Díaz and Raisel Iglesias and what each team does now at closer. Then, Nationals writer Spencer Nus...

Is It Too Early to Worry About Underperforming Aces?

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR break down the early-season struggles of lefties Garrett Crochet and Cole Ragans. Then they hit the mailbag to talk about the NL East lead...

Starkville’s Back with Aaron Boone

18 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back with a new episode of Starkville! The guys discuss their plans for the re-launch of the show and the implemen...

Pitching Rank Season with Paul Sporer

17 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno is joined by Paul Sporer of The Sleeper and the Bust podcast to discuss Out of the Park Baseball and starting pitcher rankings. Then, the guys div...

Do the Guardians Have Their Own Max Fried?

16 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down a difficult night for closers Andrés Muñoz and Devin Williams in non-save appearances. The crew then reviews scoutin...

Baseball Honors Jackie Robinson & Kevin McGonigle Cashes In

15 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR celebrate Jackie Robinson Day as all teams around MLB honor the first player to break the color barrier. Then, the guys discuss Tige...

Is Baseball Fooling Us Again This April?

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a wild night in MLB — 37 home runs across the league. They dig into what's driving the power surge, including how muc...

Fernando Tatis Jr. is Playing Second Base?!

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR look back on an exciting and unexpected weekend with two Padres walk-off home runs, as well as a surprising position switch with Fernando ...

Fantasy Friday | Weekend Waiver Preview: Plenty of Messy Bullpens

11 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

On this Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR discuss the latest early-season injuries and what they mean for your roster decisions heading into the weekend. Th...

How Much On-Field Information is Too Much

10 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a new tool — the Pitching Pairing tool from FanGraphs Lab — as a great visualization for tunneling and a way to bette...

Cubs, Astros Weathering Key Pitching Injuries & How to Collect Cards in a Hot Market

08 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, DVR, and Jed break down how the Cubs plan to fill Cade Horton’s spot in the rotation after news of his season-ending torn UCL. They also discus...

Who is Baseball's Best Teenage Position Player of All-Time?

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville joins Eno and DVR to explore a big question in the wake of Konnor Griffin's recent promotion -- who is the baseball te...

The Best Defensive Game Ever & Pocket Tortoises, It's Baseball Season Alright!

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR return from the weekend and wonder if Jo Adell's three home-run saving catches in the Angels' 1-0 win against the Mariners on Saturday nig...

First-Week Takeaways & Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DVR is joined by Jason Collette to discuss the evolution of pre-debut contracts and early takeaways -- including the highly-anticipated return Shane M...

Konnor Griffin Gets the Call & New Pitches That Have Our Attention

03 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' promotion of top prospect Konnor Griffin (whose agreement to a nine-year extension was revealed after the ep...

Which Hitters Should Be More Aggressive at the Plate?

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a bizarre mistake from C.B. Bucknor in Milwaukee on Tuesday night, and Jed's favorite umpire still in rotation before diggin...

Why Teams Give Near-MLB Prospects Guaranteed Millions

01 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss a pair of eight-year extensions for two yet-to-debut shortstops -- Seattle's Colt Emerson and Milwaukee's Cooper Pratt -- ...

Baseball's ABS is System Is Working!

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR look back at the first weekend of the 2026 MLB season, which featured immediate ABS drama in several games and plenty of excitement at the...

How Do We Keep Up With Baseball Every Day?

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR look back at a great Opening Day packed with impressive rookie performances, and several aces showing up in the first start of the year. P...

Pitchers Primed to Exceed Expectations | Opening Day is Here!

27 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR celebrate Opening Day with a draft -- focusing on pitchers they believe are primed to exceed expectations this season. Plus, they...

American League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions

25 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, DVR, and Britt discuss an extension for Pete Crow-Armstrong with the Cubs, more red flags at Ilitch Sports & Entertainment, and Kevin McGonig...

National League Breakdown: Division Winners & Awards Predictions

24 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss another injury to the Atlanta rotation with Spencer Strider going on the IL with an oblique injury before taking a spin through th...

Bold Predictions for the 2026 Season!

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss Cristopher Sánchez's new deal with the Phillies and Konnor Griffin falling short of the Pirates' Opening Day roster before sharin...

Fantasy Baseball Cram Session

20 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR provide their second-annual 'cram session' as the busiest weekend of fantasy baseball drafts is here. They discuss a few players they've a...

Projections Are a Liar Sometimes!

19 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a few spring news items including Gerrit Cole's return to game action with his first outing for the spring, plus updates on ...

Venezuela Brings Home the WBC Title & Best Organizations for Pitching Development

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Venezuela's thrilling win over Team USA in the World Baseball Classic Final on Tuesday including the impressive outing fr...

Arrivederci, Italia, Predicting the Headlines from the WBC Final & Britt's Breakouts

18 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt, and DVR say goodbye to Team Italy after their fun run in the World Baseball Classic came to an end Monday night against Venezuela, before ...

Are You Ready For ABS Now? Sleeper Starting Pitchers & Spring Injury News

16 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss an exciting weekend in the World Baseball Classic including Venezuela's win over Japan, and a U.S.-Dominican Republic game that le...

Fantasy Baseball Fixers, Listener League ADP & Catching Up w/Ron Shandler

13 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DVR and Eno catch up on news from Dodgers camp, an injury creating opportunity in the Brewers' rotation, listener league draft results focusing on pla...

Italy Rolls Into the WBC Quarterfinals, Can They Win It All?

12 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Italy's 4-0 run through Pool B propelled Team USA into the quarterfinals of the World Baseball Classic, and Team Canada have reached the quarterfinals...

Italy Stuns Team USA, Jesús Luzardo Gets an Extension & The Cost of Wins

11 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Italy's stunning Tuesday night win over Team USA in Houston, Mark DeRosa's gaffe in believing Team USA was already in the qu...

The World Baseball Classic is Great, Can Olympic Baseball Be Even Better?

10 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Britt Ghiroli returns to join Eno and DVR to discuss another great moment for Czechia's Ondřej Satoria in Tokyo, a big inning that propelled Team USA...

The World Baseball Classic is Delivering!

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the excellent games throughout pool play of the World Baseball Classic -- including a pair of walk-off homers over the weekend bef...

Elbow Trouble for an Ace & The Importance of Contact Point

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss an elbow injury that has bothered Hunter Greene since the end of last season, another positive PED test for Jurickson Profar...

Spring Eno Returns + Dodgers & Phillies Team Previews

04 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Spring Eno is back! Eno and DVR discuss some of Eno's camp observations from stops in Goodyear (Reds) and Peoria (Mariners). Plus, the team preview se...

World Baseball Classic Preview w/Stephen Nesbitt

03 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DVR is joined by Stephen Nesbitt to preview the 2026 World Baseball Classic. After the ideal Shohei Ohtani vs. Mike Trout matchup to end the 2023 Cham...

Team Previews: Mets, Blue Jays & Guardians

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DVR continues the Team Preview series by examining the Mets' busy offseason with Tim Britton, the Jays' attempt to make another deep playoff run with ...

Team Previews: Red Sox, Tigers & Twins

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

DVR continues the Team Preview series with a lot of help from the newsroom -- Jen McCaffrey joins to break down the Red Sox, Cody Stavenhagen drops by...

Scherzer Re-Ups with Jays & Spring Training Trends to Monitor

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're ...

The Expected Impact of ABS | Rays, Cardinals Team Previews

25 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the chan...

Rebound Hitters & Astros Preview w/Chandler Rome

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Wood...

Spring Games Begin! | Team Previews: Yankees, A's & Angels

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brenda...

Catching Up on News & Team Previews: Cubs, Reds & Padres

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director ...

Team Previews: Mariners, Pirates & Marlins

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who ha...

Team Previews: Rangers, Nationals & White Sox

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a poten...

Tony Clark to Resign | Team Previews: Orioles, Brewers & Rockies

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López a...

Zac Gallen Stays in Arizona | Team Previews: D-backs, Braves & Royals

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team prev...

The Fall of Nick Castellanos in Philly & Mailbag Madness

13 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few re...

New Pitch Watch & Chasing Shapes

12 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott...

Early Spring Injuries, Another Brewers-Red Sox Trade & Coaching Staff Changes

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus...

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 4

10 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitcher...

2026 Relief Pitcher Preview

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approa...

Framber Valdez to the Tigers & A Look Inside Projections & Pitcher Health Grades

06 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal wi...

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 3

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitcher...

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitcher...

2026 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 1

04 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and begin 'Pitcher Week' with the first installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This ep...

2026 Ohtani, UT-Only & Outfield Preview, Part 4

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with UT & UT-only players — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for ...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 3

30 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially o...

A José Ramírez Extension & Taking Shots at the Expense of Contact

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss José Ramírez's extension with the Guardians, that should keep him in Cleveland for the rest of his career and wonder if...

Prospect Talk with Keith Law

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to discuss his latest Top 100 prospect list -- including the 2026 outlook for No. 1 prospect Konnor Griffin, the Tigers' g...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 2

27 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield — digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potential...

2026 Outfield Preview, Part 1

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series in the outfield -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially ove...

MacKenzie Gore & Freddy Peralta Trades & the Yankees' Run it Back with Cody Bellinger

23 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss this week's trades -- a six-player swap that sent MacKenzie Gore to the Rangers and a four-player deal between the Brewers and Met...