Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Episodes
This Trade Deadline is Glorious -- Jazz Chisholm Jr., Randy Arozarena & Isaac Paredes On the Move
30 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the heavy activity in the week leading up to the MLB Trade Deadline (Tuesday, 6p ET) including Jazz Chisholm Jr. to the Yankees, R...
Rapidly Changing Trade Deadline Needs, Rookie of the Year Battles & How to Pitch to Bobby Witt Jr.
25 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Trevor discuss the rapidly-changing Trade Deadline needs of the Brewers and Mariners in the face of recent injuries to Christian Yelich and Ju...
Deadline Approaches of Recent World Series Teams & The 2024 Hall of Fame Class
23 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still m...
A Bad Injury Weekend, Making Up Ground in the Second Half & the Return of Victor Robles
22 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DVR is joined by Jeff Erickson, RotoWire Senior Editor, to discuss the fallout from an injury-filled weekend that included IL stints for Ozzie Albies,...
The 2024 Second-Half Rebound Draft, Jacob Wilson Comps & Weekly Waiver Targets
19 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with t...
Trade Deadline Surprises, The Cards & Red Sox as Contenders & Getting Beat by Pull-Happy Hitters
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Cubs and Dodgers squaring off in Tokyo to begin the 2025 regular season, mic'ing up pitchers, potential Trade Deadline...
Teoscar Hernández's Home Run Derby Win, Yearly Changes in Pull Rate & Bidding Frenzies
16 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Teoscar Hernández's Home Run Derby win, and how he's managed to do so much more at the plate than Adolis García despite similar ...
Recapping Day 1 of the 2024 MLB Draft w/Melissa Lockard
15 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Lockard joins Eno and DVR discuss Day 1 of the MLB Draft including the Guardians' decision to take Travis Bazzana first overall, Charlie Condo...
Paul Skenes' Dominance, Mailbag Questions & Weekend Waiver Preview
12 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' latest dominant performance -- seven no-hit innings against the Brewers on Thursday -- and the balance of preserving ...
Bobby Miller's Reset, 10 Years of Statcast & Pitching to Gunnar Henderson
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the demotion of Bobby Miller as his 2024 struggles have persisted, the Dodgers' pitching depth being tested more than expe...
How The Guardians Have Surprised Us, Misevaluations of Francisco Lindor & The Yankees' Flaws
09 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss how the Guardians have exceeded our expectations and found success in a different way in 2024, the surprising snub of Fran...
Shane Baz Is Back in the Rays' Rotation & Finding the Next Hunter Brown
08 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the busy long weekend in baseball including the return of Shane Baz to the Rays' rotation, the quietly productive season from Luis...
Aaron Civale to the Brewers, Home Run Derby Tweaks, A Derby for Pitchers & Trouble Spot Splits
03 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss the Brewers' acquisition of Aaron Civale from the Rays, and Shane Baz's return to the Tampa Bay rotation. They also cover ...
A Prospect Promotion In July, Building Midseason Momentum & A Fast Decline
02 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt, and DVR congratulate Jayson Stark for his induction in the NSMA Hall of Fame, and discuss the arrival of James Wood and the intriguing tim...
Timing the Rebuild, Evaluating the Fringe Fantasy Contributors & James Wood's Promotion
01 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss how to navigate the timing of playing for the future in long-term leagues, the difficulty in making decision in shallow leagues at...
2024 Predictions Check-In, The Rangers & Reds Reach a Fork in the Road, and Pitching to Steven Kwan
28 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss Eno's story examining the long-term pitch velocity ceiling, how a few of their 2024 predictions are looking as the first h...
Midseason Buy-High Considerations & Weekend Waiver Preview
27 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss midseason buy-highs while taking a trip through the FanGraphs 2024 Player Rater. Plus, they discuss a few pickups to consider ahea...
The Outlook in Anaheim with Sam Blum
25 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sam Blum of The Athletic joins Eno and DVR to discuss all things Angels, including the impact of manager Ron Washington during a challenging year, the...
Edwin Díaz's Sticky Stuff Ejection, Max Scherzer Returns, and Lowered Expectations
24 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to...
A Memorable Night at Rickwood Field, the 2024 Run Environment & Bequeathed Baserunners
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
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 environmen...
The Greatness of Willie Mays, Gerrit Cole Returns & Another Surprise in Cleveland
20 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at...
Pat Hoberg, Parity in Mid-June, Tatis' Quiet Move Back Toward Stardom & Snoop in the Brewers' Booth
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss MLB's disciplinary action against umpire Pat Hoberg for violating the league's gambling rules, and Hoberg's ongoing appeal...
Impactful Injuries for the Dodgers, Tough June Hitter Rankings & The Weekend Shuffle
18 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a weekend packed with impactful injuries, a few tough hitters to rank as their "new" roles become more stable, Manny Machado's pus...
Baseball at Rickwood Field, Team Rebound Candidate & Game Planning for Luis Gil
14 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss historic Rickwood Field, ahead of next week's matchup between the Cardinals and Giants in Birmingham, teams with currently...
Searching for Buy-Low Bats, Banking on a Pablo López Bounce Back & Weekend Waiver Preview
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR search for buy-low bats and discussing the struggles of Austin Riley, Julio Rodríguez, and Dansby Swanson -- plus a group of hitters that...
The Top of the 2024 MLB Draft Class, Rookie Hitter Struggles & Prospect Risers w/Keith Law
12 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Keith Law joins DVR to discuss a few intriguing names near the top of 2024 draft boards including Charlie Condon v. Travis Bazzana and Chase Burns v. ...
The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll w/Katie Woo
11 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Katie Woo joins Eno and DVR to discuss several takeaways from The Athletic's 2024 MLB Player Poll including a few 'others receiving votes' for Basebal...
A Promotion-Filled Weekend, Maximizing Development & Chasing the Second Tier
10 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a promotion-filled weekend including the debuts of Hurston Waldrep, Adael Amador and Tyler Locklear, and the expected arrival of C...
MLB Returns to London, Paul Skenes v. Shohei Ohtani, A Fork in the Road for the Jays & Cubs
07 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor discuss baseball's return to London for a two-game weekend series between the Phillies and Mets. An exciting matchup between Paul ...
May Pitching Risers & Fallers, and Pitchers Waiting in the Wings
06 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers and fallers among starting pitchers from April to May, over and underperformers compared to initial 202...
A Lifetime Ban, May Hitting Risers & Fallers, and The Shape of a Season
04 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a round of suspensions from MLB for gambling -- including a lifetime ban for Tucupita Marcano, before looking at some of the bigge...
Tough Decisions, Staying Ahead of Second-Half Fades & Starting Pitchers We're Worried About
03 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss tough in-season decisions for the Tigers (Spencer Torkelson's demotion) and Twins (Edouard Julien's demotion), and the promotion o...
Making Sense of Atlanta's Step Back at the Plate, Career-Shaping Opportunities & One-Hit Wonders
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR, and Trevor analyze the surprising step back for the Atlanta lineup through the first two months of 2024, and discuss players at pivotal poin...
Starting Pitcher Fallers, Prospect News & Weekend Waiver Preview
30 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the news that MLB has integrated stats from the Negro Leagues into its official records, a bad day for the Mets, fallers from Eno'...
Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Second ACL Tear, Carroll Questions & May Starting Pitcher Risers
28 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a brutal diagnosis for Ronald Acuña Jr., who suffered another torn ACL over the weekend. Plus, they consider the ongoing struggle...
Tipping Pitches, Best Strikeouts We've Seen & A Case For Massive Expansion
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Trevor go live at 1p ET/10a PT to discuss pitch tipping, the 'fighters' we did not choose last week and their long-term outlook -- Tanner...
Playing the Long Game with Stars, The Aging Curve & Delayed Breakouts
22 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss aging stars whose long-term value might be on the cusp of falling, as well as a few players to target despite an overall body of w...
A Break for Edwin Díaz, Buying A Luis Gil Breakout & Leveraging Pitching Depth
21 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Garrett Whitlock's injury and the prolonged opportunity for Cooper Criswell in the Red Sox's rotation, expectations for Edwin Día...
Stuff+, the latest on bat tracking stats and making your mark Max Bay
20 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno is joined by co-parent of Stuff+ and former member of the Houston Astros' analytics department Max Bay. The guys dive into the state of analytics ...
Elly's Pursuit of 100 Steals, Bat Tracking in Scouting Reports & Choose Your Fighter, SP Edition
17 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Elly De La Cruz's bid for 100-steal season, how bat tracking info could be used to supplement scouting reports and game pl...
Opportunity in San Francisco, Struggling Pitching Prospects & Weekend Waiver Targets
16 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Ronel Blanco's sticky-stuff suspension, Austin Riley's quiet start and recent injury, another opportunity for Luis Matos in San Fr...
A Closer Look at the Ways to Preserve Starting Pitchers
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss baseball's aim to preserve starting pitchers. How much of a problem is the current use of starting pitchers compared to the...
How We're Using Statcast's New Bat Tracking & Bat Speed Leaderboards
13 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Paul Skenes' MLB debut against the Cubs before digging into ways they are utilizing the new bat tracking and bat speed leaderboard...
What Makes a Pitcher Role Change Work & Who Might Be Next to Move?
10 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an all-time no-hitter jinx, Willson Contreras' injury and the sharp increase in catcher's interference around baseball, pi...
Paul Skenes Gets the Call, Tyler Black Demoted & A Rays' Rotation Shuffle
09 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the highly-anticipated debut of Paul Skenes, set for Saturday against the Cubs, before digging into a deep list of news items incl...
Who Do You Like In the AL Central?
07 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Walker Buehler's return to the Dodgers' rotation before digging into the four contenders in the AL Central to assess each t...
Luis Arraez to San Diego, Hitters on the Rise & Christian Scott's Debut
06 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the five-player trade that sent Luis Arraez to the Padres, the Marlins' return from the trade, a few hitters that made significant...
Surprising Starting Pitchers, The Challenge of Hitting in Seattle & How to Pitch to Elly De La Cruz
03 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Christian Scott ahead of his debut against the Rays, and four surprising starting pitchers that have put up great numbers ...
A Search for Acuña's Missing Power, Strength of Schedule & Waiver Targets
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble...
Is the Nationals' Rebuild Ahead of Schedule?
01 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss Mike Trout's knee injury, José Abreu's demotion to West Palm Beach, the Twins' unusual home-run celebration, and the newes...
Promotions, Triple-A Strikeout and Walk Rates & Early Hitter Movers
29 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss promotions for Joey Loperfido and Pete Crow-Armstrong, the impact of the ABS strike zone and Triple-A, big movers among top hitter...
Sweepers, Pitch Design & Colorado with Adam Ottavino and Early Hitting Metrics that Matter
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR are joined by Mets pitcher Adam Ottavino to discuss sweepers, pitch design and development, and the success he had during a long run in Co...
How to Build an Elite Bullpen, the Pirates' Paul Skenes Plan & Another Jordan Walker Demotion
25 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Jordan Walker's demotion, the Pirates' plan for building up Paul Skenes' workload while trying to backload his innings, an...
The New Challenge of Being Patient with Prospects & When to Worry About A Contender's Slow Start
23 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. Wi...
Early Season Starting Pitcher Risers
22 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's ...
Buying High on Surging Starting Pitchers, Future Power Sources & Recent Debuts
18 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Tanner Houck's excellent start to 2024 on the heels of a 'Maddux' against the Guardians on Wednesday. Plus, they look at the ongoi...
John Sterling Retires, Rivalry Heat Check & A Case for the Cubs
16 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss John Sterling's abrupt retirement after 36 years with the Yankees, the Marlins' surprising decision to send Max Meyer back ...
Exercising Caution with High Velocity Starters, Tough Early Holds & Drops
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the idea exercising more caution with high velocity starting pitchers in the future, weekend news and notes, several recent drops ...
Making Early Adjustments & How to Pitch to Mookie Betts
12 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss a few surprising takeaways from the criminal complaint against Shohei Ohtani's former translator Ippei Mizuhara, the diffi...
Jackson Holliday's Arrival, Ceddanne Rafaela's Early Struggles & Looking Ahead at Weekend Pickups
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss recent progress in the Ippei Mizuhara story, as Mizuhara is in the process of negotiating a guilty plea with federal prosecutors w...
A Closer Look at Pitcher Injuries Throughout Baseball
09 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt take a closer look at pitcher injuries that have mounted at all levels in recent years, and dissect the varying reasons behind the ...
A Weekend of Major Injuries and Another Attempt at Making Adjustments
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss another round of injuries including a UCL sprain for Spencer Strider, Tommy John surgery on tap for Shane Bieber, a significant hi...
The A's Are Headed to Sacramento, Toughest Places to Win & Changeup Deep Dive
05 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss John Fisher's decision to temporarily move the A's to Sacramento for the next three years (2025-2027) while attempting to ...
Shōta Imanaga's Debut, Monitoring Pitcher Workloads & Mailbag Questions
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss several injury updates, including a longer-than-expected timetable for Josh Jung's return following wrist surgery,Justin Verlander...
The Top Five MLB Teams for the Next Five Seasons & Ronel Blanco Makes History!
02 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Britt Ghiroli returns to Rates & Barrels (regularly on Tuesdays, all season!) with Eno and DVR to discuss Ronel Blanco's no-hitter, and the start ...
Opening Series Observations & Dealing with Small Samples
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR take a look back at the Opening Series for each team and discuss their takeaways, along with some of the surprisingly good and bad startin...
Opening Day Takeaways & 2024 MLB Season Predictions!
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Join Eno, Trevor & DVR as they recap Opening Day and share their predictions for the 2024 MLB Season! From Garrett Crochet's excellent start to Ro...
Opening Day is Here! Will Smith Signs a 10-Year Extension, Bold Predictions & Eno's Main Event Squad
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Happy Opening Day! Eno and DVR discuss Will Smith's 10-year extension with the Dodgers, good news for Jordan Romano, a tough break for Jordan Lawlar, ...
Jordan Montgomery to Arizona, Spring Stats We Care About & The 2024 All-Oatmeal Team
27 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Jordan Montgomery's move to Arizona on a one-year, $25 million deal, shoulder surgery for Matt McLain, and an opportunity for Vict...
Shohei Ohtani Meets with the Media, Spring Job Battle Winners, Injury News & 'Our Guys' for 2024
26 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the latest in the story involving Shohei Ohtani and his former interpreter Ippei Mizuhara, before catching up on a lot of other ne...
A Strange Second Day of the MLB Season & Tough Hitter Ranks w/Mike Petriello (Live at Other Half Brewing -- Domino Park)
22 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn for their second show at Other Half Brewing to discuss a slugfest in Game 2 of the Dodgers-Padres series in Korea and...
Baseball is Back! More Tough Pitcher Rankings (Live at Other Half Brewing -- Domino Park)
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR are live in Brooklyn and joined by several friends as the 2024 MLB season is underway! Guests include Nick Pollack of Pitcher List, Niv Sh...
Another Closer Injury & Tough Pitcher Rankings
19 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Jhoan Duran's oblique injury and the short-term pecking order for saves for the Twins during his absence before discussing some of...
Eury Pérez, TJ Friedl, Josh Lowe Injury Updates & Tough Hitter Rankings
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend filled with injury news including elbow soreness for Eury Pérez, a fractured wrist for TJ Friedl, and an IL ...
Gerrit Cole Update, Blake Snell Linked to Astros, New Faces in New Places, Deep Dive Into Curveballs
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the latest news on Gerrit Cole’s elbow injury, the Astros’ interest in Blake Snell, the best rotations in baseball, a...
Dylan Cease to the Padres, Devin Williams' Back Injury & Swing v. Take Decisions in The Shadow Zone
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the trade that sent Dylan Cease to the Padres, the impact of a significant injury for Brewers closer Devin Williams, the increasin...
Position Player Walk Years, Disagreements Between Projections & Jackson Merrill Gets a Plane Ticket
13 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Eno's recent story examining the tendencies of position players in their walk year, disagreements across projection systems and ho...
Cole & Judge Injuries, Mixed LABR Draft Strategies and Projections Pushback w/Mike Gianella
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
DVR is joined by Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss a busy weekend of news and notes including MRIs for Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge (amon...
The Pitching Injury Problem, Catching Targets, Altering Pitch Shapes & Slider/Sweeper Deep-Dive
08 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Eno's co-authored story with Ken Rosenthal about the ongoing concern regarding pitcher injuries as velocity and breaking ...
2024 Team Previews: Braves, Phillies & Mets
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR finish up their 2024 Team Preview series with the Braves, Phillies, and Mets. What's next for the Atlanta lineup after an excellent 2023 t...
2024 Team Previews: Red Sox, Marlins & Nationals
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Red Sox, Marlins and Nationals. Can the Red Sox's lineup produce enough to cover the potential...
Acuña Injury Watch, March Movers, Zack Wheeler Extension & Matt Chapman to the Giants
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of news including further examination of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s surgically-repaired knee, shoulder fatigue for Kevin G...
Statcast Bat Tracking, Blake Snell's Big Misses, Spencer Strider's Curveball & Cutter Deep Dive
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Statcast's new Bat Tracking technology and the potential benefits of having that information as it becomes publicly availa...
2024 Team Previews: Blue Jays, Rays & Orioles
01 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projec...
2024 Team Previews: Yankees, Royals & White Sox
28 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Yankees, Royals and White Sox. With the addition of Juan Soto to the lineup, will the Yankees ...
Cody Bellinger Goes Back to the Cubs, Spring Games Begin, & Working Backward for Draft Strategy
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring...
What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball
23 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they contin...
2024 Team Previews: Twins, Guardians & Tigers
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After discussing a few spring news items, Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Twins, Guardians, and Tigers. Will the Twi...
2024 Team Previews: Cardinals, Cubs & Brewers
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers. Will the Cards' loaded lineup be able to outhit their ...
Eno's Case for Elly De La Cruz, Pitcher Injury Risk Considerations, and Spring News & Notes
19 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from Eno's squad in the Bay Area Rotisserie Fantasy League before digging into the latest round of news as spring ...
Getting to Know Trevor May, Making Sense of Spring News & A Deep Dive Into Four-Seam Fastballs
16 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trevor May makes his Rates & Barrels hosting debut, joining Eno and DVR to discuss missteps with the new MLB uniforms, wearing other people's pant...
2024 Team Previews: Dodgers, Reds & Pirates
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a flurry of news updates from Orioles camp before continuing their Team Preview series, looking at the Dodgers, Reds and Pirates. ...
A Giant Power Boost, Spring Moves, Draft Season Risers & Fallers + Show News!
13 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR share some show-related news and discuss Jorge Soler to the Giants, a recent swap between the Twins and Marlins, catcher additions for the...
2024 Team Previews: Diamondbacks, Padres & Giants
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at the three teams projected to finish in the middle three spots in the NL West -- the Diamond...
Choosing & Building the Right Fantasy Baseball Leagues in 2024
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
There is an infinite number of ways to play fantasy baseball, so what factors should you consider when joining or creating a league? Eno and DVR disc...
2024 Team Previews: Astros, Mariners & Rockies
07 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. Part 2 of the series wr...
2024 Team Previews: Rangers, Angels & Athletics
06 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR begin their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. The series begins with thr...
Corbin Burnes to the Orioles, Jorge Polanco to the Mariners & Catching Up on Moves
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR catch up on several moves -- big and small -- including the trade of Corbin Burnes to Baltimore for DL Hall and Joey Ortiz, Jorge Polanco ...
2024 Relief Pitcher Preview
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR close out Pitcher Week with their 2024 Relief Pitcher Preview! For this series, players are grouped by recent Average Draft Position (ADP...
2024 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 3
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the third and final installment of their 2024 Starting Pitcher Preview!This episode focuses on the starting pit...