Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss a few takeaways from Thursday night's game between the Cardinals and Giants at Rickwood Field, the 2024 MLB run environment and try to determine why scoring has fallen back to 2022 levels despite rule changes implemented last season to increase offense. Plus, they look at deep split stats for starters and relievers to take a closer look at inherited and bequeathed runners, and which pitchers battle back most often from difficult counts.Rundown1:34 Takeaways From Thursday's Game at Rickwood Field8:16 The 2024 MLB Run Environment13:29 Is Talent Being Maximized More Effectively Now Than Ever Before?21:24 Eno Is Ready to Adjust the Mound26:58 But, What is a Reasonable Adjustment30:52 Looking at 3-0 Counts & Pitcher Mindset44:27 Why You Should Care About Inherited & Bequeathed Runners55:14 Relievers Adapting to Current Stolen-Base Environment59:00 Bob Feller's FastballFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Trevor on Twitter: @IamTrevorMayJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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