Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Episodes
Surprise Pitching Contributors for the Stretch Run
28 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss several increasingly important pitchers for the stretch run of the 2023 fantasy baseball season -- including Cole Ragans, whose in...
The Angels’ Rough Week and The Yankees’ Callups
25 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss the fallout from Shohei Ohtani’s torn UCL and Mike Trout’s return to the IL, and they also look into the fantasy appeal of seve...
An Eye Toward 2024 & Protecting v. Chasing Leads
23 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from the first seven rounds of the Too Early Meatball Draft -- including the myriad of great choices from the No. ...
Project Prospect - Time to Adjust to Faster Tracks?
22 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the rapid development of prospects and how they are moving levels. Do we need to re--think the process for prospects as a w...
A Closer Look at the Location of Pitcher Whiffs
21 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the local of pitcher whiffs and whether it matters if swings and misses are generated inside the strike zone, outside the strike z...
The Angels’ Surprise Call-Up and Masyn Winn’s Arrival
18 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss their expectations for the two latest top prospects to be called up to make their major league debuts, Nolan Schanuel and Masyn Win...
A Closer Look at Chase Rate & 'The Perfect Hitter'
16 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss broader aspects of O-Swing% (chase rate) and whether it's a skills flaw that can draw excessive negativity -- especially with youn...
Project Prospect - Walking the Rookie Workload Tightrope
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh are taking a deep dive into prospect pitcher workloads, recent call-ups and more.RundownWade Meckler - 0:58Luis Matos - 3:35Osleivi...
Saberconference Takeaways, Late-Season Pitching Strategy & Sweepermania
15 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the disturbing allegations against Wander Franco that have prompted the Rays to place him on the restricted list. Plus, Eno shares...
Emerson Hancock Debuts and Oakland’s Rebuild Continues
11 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss where to add recently-promoted Mariners pitching prospect Emerson Hancock and what changes to expect in the Orioles’ rotation in ...
Future Expectations for This Year's Strikeout Rate Risers & Fallers
09 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Ronald Acuña Jr.'s massive improvement in strikeout rate as he continues to build a NL MVP resumé, and dig into other year-over-...
Project Prospect - Preparing for Final Call-ups
08 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss how difficult pitching prospects have become to project, Curtis Mead's debut and the call-ups that could be coming soon.Run...
A KO in Cleveland & Another Injury Shuffle
07 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the fisticuffs between José Ramírez and Tim Anderson in Cleveland over the weekend, and a slew of players swapping places on the...
Shane McClanahan Injury and Post-Deadline Closer Changes
04 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al consider Zack Littell’s fantasy value in light of Shane McClanahan’s trip to the IL, Tyler Wells’ recent demotion, the returns of Bra...
Framber's No-Hitter & Trade Deadline Fallout
02 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's no-hitter, changes in his profile compared to past seasons, and the fallout from the Trade Deadline as opportunit...
Project Prospect - Prospects on the Move
01 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh discuss the prospects on the move via the MLB Trade Deadline.RundownKyle Manzardo - 1:58Aaron Civale - 8:37Taj Bradley optioned - 1...
Scherzer to Texas, Lance Lynn to LA & More Bats to Anaheim
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a busy three-day stretch in the final weekend before the Trade Deadline as Max Scherzer was flipped to the Rangers, Lance Lynn joi...
Deals Are Happening!
28 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the big news of the week in anticipation of a busy weekend of waiver-wire pickups as Tuesday's Trade Deadline draws closer.Rundown...
Opportunities Coming From the Trade Deadline
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR take a spin around the depth charts of the expected sellers at the Trade Deadline in search of potential playing time winners in the fallo...
Project Prospect - Frelick Has Arrived and Double-A Surprises
25 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh look at Sal Frelick player comps. Is Alika Williams someone to buy? Tyler Black, Everson Pereira, Austin Wells and more.RundownAlik...
Change Atop the AL East, Past Calendar Year Standouts & Mailbag Monday
24 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the change atop the AL East with the Orioles taking first place away from the Rays over the course of a four-game series and a few...
Christian Encarnacion-Strand’s Playing Time and Alex Kirilloff’s Fantasy Value
21 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al assess the fantasy value of several prospects who were promoted in the past week, including Christian Encarnacion-Strand, Endy Rodríguez a...
Summer Scoring Surge, Trade Tips & Long-Term Considerations
19 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the barrage of runs from Tuesday night and wonder if an extremely hot summer will continue to propel offense around the league. Pl...
Project Prospect - Minor League Bumps and Midseason Checks
18 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR is back with Eno and Welsh for a new Project Prospect! Jacob Misiorowski to double-A, and maybe the majors in the near future. Jasson Dominguez to...
Debut City
17 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno Sarris and Chris Welsh are breaking down Christian Encarnacion-Strand's debut, where he can play and who else it hurts. Grayson Rodriguez vs Andre...
Athletics Prospect Callups and Padres' Park Factors
14 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al discuss the latest prospects on the cusp of their major league debuts — namely, Tyler Soderstrom, Zack Gelof and Johan Rojas. Eno talks a...
All-Star Game Takeaways and Enigmatic First Halves
12 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. may have won this year’s Home Run Derby, but Eno and Al are wondering why he has been hitting fewer homers so far in 2023. The...
Project Prospect - MLB Draft and Futures Game
11 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno Sarris and Chris Welsh are breaking down Paul Skenes big numbers, Dylan Crews comps, Jacob Misiorowski's insane Stuff+ numbers and much more.Rundo...
Mike Trout Injury Fallout and Fantasy Free Agent and Trade Targets
07 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al prepare for the final weekend before the All-Star break, recapping the week’s biggest news, including the fantasy implications of Mike Tr...
Project Prospect - 2023 Futures Game Preview
05 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Welsh discuss the recent callups of Colton Cowser and Oscar Colás, plus a preview of the Futures Game rosters, and who we could see in the ma...
A Few Surprising First-Half Pitchers
03 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In an episode cut in half by technical difficulties, Eno and DVR discuss a few of the most surprising starting pitchers from the first half of the sea...
Brandon Pfaadt Returns and Tommy Pham Heats Up
30 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss the Diamondbacks’ big news, as Corbin Carroll deals with shoulder soreness and Brandon Pfaadt struggles in his return to the majo...
Surprising First-Half Hitters & A Look at 'Best Speed'
28 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Alek Manoah's return to the mound in the Florida Complex League before digging into some of the most surprising hitters from the f...
Project Prospect - Midseason Movers
27 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh are looking at prospect promotions, Druw Jones vs Colt Keith, Dylan Crews/Paul Skenes fantasy value and more.RundownColt Keith - 1:...
Jordan Westburg Gets the Call & Checking In on Second-Year Hitters
26 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Jordan Westburg and expectations for his offensive performance throughout the second half of the season, the 2023...
New Catcher Options and Changes in the Diamondbacks' and Cardinals' Bullpens
23 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al assess the potential fantasy impact of several recently-promoted prospects, including catchers Henry Davis and Bo Naylor. They also discuss...
Pitching Puzzles & Pull Rate Considerations
21 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Vinnie Pasquantino's season-ending shoulder injury, several starting pitchers whose results don't line up with the quality of thei...
Project Prospect - Big Promotions and Dynasty Risers
20 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh get breaking news as the show starts that Gavin Williams is being called up to start on Wednesday. We also take a look at Emmet She...
Two More Prospect Callups and Spencer Torkelson's Recent Surge
16 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al look into the fantasy impact of the two latest prospect callups, Emmet Sheehan and Luis Matos. They also discuss the recent improvements Sp...
Reverse Boycott in Oakland & Midseason Mulligans
14 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the 'reverse boycott' put together by A's fans on Tuesday night and the future of baseball in Oakland if the team relocates to Las...
Project Prospect - One Step Away
13 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Welsh look at how close Luis Matos and Emmet Sheehan are to the bigs. Plus Coco Montes as a deep league option, Eury Pérez timeline beco...
Power Outages & Mailbag Mysteries
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Quinn Mathews' 156-pitch complete game at Stanford, several players experiencing a downturn in power as the middle of June approac...
Elly Week Continues and Planning for FAB in the Second Half
09 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al weigh how much FAB fantasy managers should part with for Elly De La Cruz and how to plan FAB spending in leagues where managers are already...
Jacob deGrom's Elbow Injury, Alek Manoah's Reset & A Barreling Surprise
07 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Jacob deGrom's upcoming elbow surgery, the outlook for his future as he tries to return in late 2024 or early 2025, the Blue Jays'...
Project Prospect - Expectations for Elly De La Cruz
06 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh welcome in the debut and expectations for Reds top prospect Elly De La Cruz. Andrew Abbott vs AJ Smith-Shawver, listener mailbag an...
Another Wave of Pitching, Tough June Rankings & Mailbag Monday
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss another wave of pitching prospects that have arrived in the big leagues including Andrew Abbott, Reese Olson, Bryan Woo and AJ Smi...
Adding Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker and Pitching Start/Sit Dilemmas
02 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al weigh their interest in adding Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker in shallower leagues and discuss their approaches to FAB bidding for AJ Smith-...
Tough Breaks for the Tigers & Second-Chance Surprises
31 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of AJ Smith-Shawver, a pair of key injuries for the Tigers with Eduardo Rodriguez and Riley Greene heading to the IL...
Trade Season Is Here
30 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh are back for a Project Prospect trade edition. We're looking at long-term trade for and away options. We're also discussing Royce L...
Bobby Miller's Debut and Two-Start Pitchers Galore
26 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al discuss Bobby Miller’s major league debut and consider if he needs to be added to all leagues where he is available. They also discuss Ju...
Are Statcast Pages Pointless?
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Welsh discuss a couple of Statcast anomalies, and deep dive into a listener question of the how trust worthy Statcast pages really are. We're ...
Project Prospect - Opportunity in LA
23 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh look into the big opportunity in LA for prospect pitchers. Is Patrick Bailey someone to watch? Is George Valera underrated? Is this...
Dodgers Promotions, Logan Gilbert's Step Forward & May Disappointments
22 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Bobby Miller and the return of Gavin Stone as the Dodgers turn to their pipeline of starters to backfill from inj...
Matt McLain Arrives and Jake Burger Stays Hot
19 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al look into how Matt McLain and Casey Schmitt stack up against other hitters in the shortstop pool, and they make the case for adding Jake Bu...
Another Sticky Stuff Suspension, Deviating From the Pack & Playing for Now
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the sticky stuff suspension for Domingo Germán, a new source of saves for the Yankees, a few surprisingly valuable pitchers, the ...
Project Prospect - McLain Joins Rookie Shortstop Class
16 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown Matt McLain's Reds debut and his value rest of season. We're also talking Dynasty strategies, how to approach prospect pi...
Another Test for the Rays' Pitching Depth and Battling ROS Projections
15 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the injury to Drew Rasmussen and another test for the Rays' pitching depth, the return of James Paxton , the growth of Mitch Kelle...
Hello Eury Pérez, Goodbye FAB?
12 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss how much FAB they think should be dedicated towards adding just-promoted Marlins pitching prospect Eury Pérez and consider the fal...
Miranda Optioned, Another Round of Pitching Injuries & Waiting for a Corbin Burnes Rebound
10 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Twins' decision to send Jose Miranda to Triple-A, Casey Schmitt's place in the Giants' infield mix, the rapidly rising number ...
Project Prospect - Unusual Minor League Results
09 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh talk about Bryce Miller's pitch mix, Eno's conversation with him and why he struggled at Double-A. Are the Rays messing with Taj Br...
Strange Times in St. Louis, Opportunity for Ortiz & Morel, Mailbag Monday
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' unusual decision to move Willson Contreras out of the catcher rotation (at least temporarily), the struggles of Jac...
Matt Mervis and Brandon Pfaadt Arrive At Last
05 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Al discuss the latest round of prospect callups, including Matt Mervis, Bryce Miller, Brandon Pfaadt and Gavin Stone, and share their app...
Miller v. Miller and April's Rising & Falling Hitters
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss an excellent battle between rookie starters Bryce Miller and Mason Miller in Oakland on Tuesday night before a rookie pitcher inst...
Project Prospect - 2023 Rookies After One Month
02 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh review some of the biggest rookie performances from April. Who to buy and sell, plus some Dynasty rank overall changes.Rundown1:27 ...
April's Starting Pitcher Risers & Fallers
01 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss some of the biggest risers -- and a few fallers -- among starting pitchers from the first month of the season. Rundown0:45 Jacob ...
Tanner Bibee, Logan Allen and Other Top Waiver Targets
28 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al consider how aggressively they want to pursue Guardians pitching prospects Tanner Bibee and Logan Allen, now that they have made their majo...
A Delayed Breakout, Taj Bradley's Demotion & In-Game Command Monitoring
26 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the excellent start to 2023 for Jarred Kelenic, other young players who may be on the brink of breaking through after initial stru...
Project Prospect - A Pitching Wave In Cleveland
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh breakdown some Stuff+ factors to consider for Triple-A pitchers, the latest call-ups and prospects to stash.Rundown1:07 - Welsh was...
Swing Changes, Overlooking Tools in the Face of Flaws & Searching for Cheap Power
25 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss several players with significantly changed swing rates to begin 2023 before considering the possibility of some toolsy players get...
Mason Miller Week and Streamable Pitchers
21 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al discuss how much to bid on Mason Miller and when to start anticipating the major league debuts of Brandon Pfaadt and Tanner Bibee. They als...
Promotions, Extensions, and New Opportunities
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Mason Miller to Oakland, Brayan Rocchio and a potentially brief look in Cleveland, an extension for Hunter Greene...
Project Prospect - Prospects on the Fast Track
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh are taking a look at Prospects on the fast track. Is Brett Baty here to stay? Zach Neto or Edouard Julien? Plus a now hilarious con...
Early Drops, Unlucky Hitters, A Gorman Breakout & Weekend Pickups
18 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Eno discuss a few sluggish early bats that have been on the radar to be dropped before examining some unlucky hitters. Plus, they break down t...
Taj Bradley Debut and Shortstop Replacements
14 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al assess the short- and long-term fantasy value of Taj Bradley and Edouard Julien, both of whom debuted this week, and they look at at the po...
Biggest Movers in Stuff+, Searching for Meaningful Early Adjustments & Taj Bradley's Debut
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Eno discuss some of the biggest movers in Stuff+ according to Eno's pitching model, early K-BB% laggards to target (and a few to worry about),...
Project Prospect - Triple-A Stuff+ Numbers
12 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR, Eno and Welsh dig into some Triple-A stuff+ numbers. The guys look at what these numbers mean and how much more we need, as well as the latest pr...
Oneil Cruz Injury, Early Starting Pitcher Pickups, and the Value of Two-Start Weeks
10 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Eno discuss the lengthy absence on tap for Oneil Cruz, another frantic weekend of free-agent pickups in fantasy baseball, the value of two-sta...
Grayson Rodriguez Debut and Waiver Wire Preview
07 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al explore this weekend’s waiver wire options, starting with top prospects Grayson Rodriguez and Francisco Álvarez. They also discuss sever...
Playing Time Analysis With Mike Kurland
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al are joined by Mike Kurland of The Athletic and Gaining The Edge Fantasy to talk about playing time analysis. Mike reveals his process for a...
Project Prospect - Impact Upon Arrival
04 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Welsh discuss some prospect impact in the majors with Brice Turang and others. The Triple-A season is underway with some interesting performan...
Early Arsenal Changes & Big Splashes for Saves
03 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Welsh discuss takeaways from the Opening Series, including a closer look at the arsenal of Kodai Senga, the 'new' Noah Syndergaard, the signif...
Opening Day Reactions and Waiver Options
31 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR and Al look at some actionable news items from opening day, including IL stints for Justin Verlander, Max Fried and Ryan Pepiot, and they consider...
Final Draft 2023 Season Takeaways
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
DVR returns to join Eno and discuss their takeaways from the 2023 draft season including teams' varying processes for promotion prospects on Opening D...
Project Prospect - Spring Prospect Stat Standouts
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welsh and Eno are discussing Grayson's option to the minors and discussing prospects with stand out stats from spring training.RundownFollow Eno on Tw...
Eno's Bold Predictions
28 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno dropped his top-10 bold predictions for the season on the Athletic this weekend. Welsh is picking to find which makes Eno nervous, plus a breakdow...
Replacing Rhys Hoskins and The First FAB
24 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al look at the Phillies’ roster in the aftermath of Rhys Hoskins’ season-ending injury and consider first base replacements in fantasy. Th...
Adam Wainwright Injury and ADP Refresh
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al look at the players who have moved up and down the farthest in NFBC ADP over the last week, and they also discuss the fantasy fallout from ...
Project Prospect - Optioned, But Not Forgotten
21 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Welsh react to Roki Sasaki's electric stuff in the WBC. Project Prospect continues as the guys look at players that were optioned, but could s...
MLB Weekend News and WBC Stuff+ Numbers
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
So much news one little weekend can pack in. Eno and Welsh discuss Altuve's injury, should we be worried about Soto's oblique and Eno digs into some o...
News Roundup and Position Battles
17 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al discuss the latest news items, including some positive developments for Kyle Wright and Byron Buxton, and they look at several position bat...
Injury Updates and Spring Training Stats
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al talk about the latest injury updates, including Edwin Díaz’s knee injury, Tony Gonsolin’s return from a sprained ankle and Harrison Ba...
Prospects to Target in Re-draft
14 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welsh watched Jacob DeGrom pitch his first live game on the Rangers backfield Tuesday, so Welsh and Eno breakdown the videos. We've also got 10 prospe...
Crazy March ADP Data
13 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno returns from his Florida trip with some wild tales for Welsh, as well as some great conversations and perspectives with players. Eno and Welsh als...
Spring Training Injuries and Stuff+
10 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno is at the trop recording live on location. Welsh and Eno are talking about the latest spring training injuries and the new stuff+ release. **Warni...
Interview with Driveline's Chris Langin
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno interviews Chris Langin, the Director of Pitching at Driveline Baseball. They discuss whether this season’s rule changes will impact pitchers’...
FYPD Ranks with James Anderson
07 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
First Year Player Draft ranks can be tricky. How do you value the newest coming prospect class, and how do they relate to overall prospect lists? Chri...
AL LABR Draft Recap
06 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Fresh off of drafting his AL LABR team, Eno discusses his process and assesses his results, and he and Al talk about some of the more interesting winn...
Closer Potpourri with Greg Jewett
03 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Greg Jewett joins Al to discuss his general approach to drafting relievers this season and to discuss likely opening day closers who could lose their ...
Early Spring Training News Analysis
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and Al dig into the biggest news items from the early portion of spring training and assess the fantasy impacts.Rundown1:47 News impacting pitcher...
2023 Rookies to Target: Pitchers Edition
28 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Which rookies should you target in your 2023 drafts? Eno and Welsh breakdown all the pitchers, from the guys who have a locked down job to speculative...