Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

2022 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 3

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week by breaking down the Starting Pitchers going off the board in the Pick 200-300 range of 2022 drafts (based on NFBC A...

2022 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2

17 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week by breaking down the Top 31-50 Starting Pitchers going off the board in 2022 drafts (based on NFBC ADP). Whether you...

2022 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 1

14 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR start Pitcher Week by breaking down the Top 30 Starting Pitchers going off the board in 2022 drafts (based on NFBC ADP). Whether you're bu...

2022 First Base Preview

10 Feb 2022

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Eno and DVR break down the first base position, where playing time shares could be increasing at the bottom end of the player pool with the expected r...

2022 Third Base Preview

07 Feb 2022

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Eno and DVR break down the third base position, which offers a handful of intriguing mid-round values, but might require some early attention given th...

2022 Second Base Preview

02 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR finish the middle infield with their breakdown of the second base position. With plenty of viable options inside the Top 100 in ADP, is it...

2022 Shortstop Preview

31 Jan 2022

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Eno and DVR kick off their annual Position Preview series with their breakdown of the shortstop position. The position is as loaded as it has ever bee...

Playing Along with the Pitching Model, Pricey Prospects in Redraft Leagues + Draft & Hold Basics

27 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a few questions surrounding the Stuff+, Location+ and Pitching+ model, ways to 'play along', fear of the unknown with 2022 Clayton...

Forgotten Players, Mailbag Fun + the Ultimate Sandwich Condiments

24 Jan 2022

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Eno and DVR discuss several 'forgotten' players -- including Angels starter Griffin Canning -- plus their 2022 expectations for Josh Donaldson and Dyl...

Eno's Optimism, Britt's Realism & Non-Playoff Teams of 2021 Destined to Reach the 2022 Postseason

20 Jan 2022

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Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the current state of the MLB lockout, Rachel Balkovec’s move into the manager position for the Yankees’ Low-A Tampa aff...

Pivoting In the Wake of Injuries, Beating BABIP & Timing Risk

19 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss how leagues can consider making structural changes to account for the 2021 rise in time lost to injuries, using BABIP as a launchi...

Multi-Position Eligibility, Dollar Values & Precision, and Seeking Challenges in 2022

11 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss players with multi-position eligibility, and the necessity of finding at least a few players with that flexibility to fit on draft...

It's Resolution Season!

07 Jan 2022

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Eno, Britt & DVR, inspired by Andy McCullough, share their New Year’s Resolutions and set a few for teams with varying levels of expected succes...

A Return to 'On the Clock' Status: Breakouts v. Rebounds, Joe Musgrove as an SP1 & Luis Robert Love

05 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR begin the 'On the Clock' phase of the year as another batch of slow drafts gets underway. They discuss how Draft & Hold formats modify...

2021 Disappointments, 2022 Bouncebacks: Pitcher Edition

27 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss several pitchers who underperformed expectations in 2021, but are primed for a big rebound in 2022.Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarr...

2021 Disappointments, 2022 Bouncebacks: Hitter Edition

20 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss several hitters who underperformed expectations in 2021, but are primed for a big rebound in 2022. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosar...

2021 Favorites + A Holiday Adjacent Movie Draft

15 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR share their favorite baseball and non-baseball stories from 2021, as well as their top moments from the show this year, before pr...

Swapping Pitchers for Hitters, Re-Thinking Saves + Holds, and KC Optimism

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno & DVR discuss the balance of trading pitching for hitting in real baseball -- and in long-term league formats -- before taking a closer look a...

An Attempt to Find Solutions in the Negotiations for a New CBA

08 Dec 2021

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Eno, Britt & DVR make an attempt to "solve" some of the issues pending in the ongoing negotiations toward a new CBA. Will the players' 'War Chest'...

More Issues with the Baseball, Home-Run Rate Questions & An Eno Barrel-ISO Concoction

06 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno & DVR discuss the latest issues with the supply of baseballs used during the 2021 season as first reported by Bradford William Davis, the pote...

The Final Free-Agent Signings and Trades Before the Music Stopped

03 Dec 2021

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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the last wave of signings and trades prior to the start of the lockout including Rich Hill to Boston, Marcus Stroman to t...

More Moves! Seager, Ray, Ozuna's Suspension, Báez, Iglesias and Trades

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno & DVR examine another 48-hour flurry of activity including Corey Seager to the Rangers, Robbie Ray to the Mariners, MLB's retroactive 20-game ...

An Early Free Agent Frenzy: Scherzer, Semien, Marte, Gausman & Extensions!

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno & DVR return from a two-week break to a massive haul of free-agent signings and extensions including Max Scherzer and Starling Marte to the Me...

Heaney to the Dodgers, Verlander's Workout, and Changes in Oakland, Cincinnati & Texas

10 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the early happening at this week's GM Meetings, Justin Verlander's workout and comeback bid, Andrew Heaney to the Dodgers...

Qualifying Offers, New First-Rounders & Getting Right Back Into Drafts

08 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the players on the receiving end of Qualifying Offers, as well as a few notable omissions including Clayton Kershaw, Carlos Rodón...

Atlanta Brings Home the 2021 World Series!

03 Nov 2021

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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Atlanta's dominant 7-0 win over Houston to capture the franchise's first World Series title since 1995 on the strength of...

World Series Game 6 Preview & Bob Melvin Heads to San Diego

02 Nov 2021

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Eno, Britt & DVR preview Game 6 of the World Series as the Astros try to keep their season alive, and discuss the latest changes in San Diego incl...

Atlanta Heads Back to Houston With a 3-2 World Series Lead

01 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a busy three-game weekend in the World Series as the Astros did just enough to avoid elimination in Atlanta despite facing a 4-0 d...

The Astros Tie Up the Series at 1-1, Expectations for Games 3-5

28 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss Houston's Game 2 World Series win over Atlanta on the strength of a nice outing from José Urquidy and a seven-run outburst from t...

Atlanta Takes a 1-0 Lead, Charlie Morton's Injury & Game 2 Preview

27 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a Game 1 win for Atlanta that also included the loss of Charlie Morton for the rest of the playoffs, and take a look ahead to Wedn...

World Series Game 1 Preview, Series & MVP Predictions

26 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Game 1 of the World Series between the Astros and Braves, and share their expectations for the series as a whole. Follow...

It's a Houston-Atlanta World Series?!

25 Oct 2021

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Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a Houston-Atlanta World Series on the heels of LCS clinching wins over the weekend, and say goodbye to the 2021 Dodgers a...

Chris Taylor's Three-Homer Game Extends NLCS & Boston's Path to Winning Twice in Houston

22 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Chris Taylor's three-homer Game 5 as the NLCS heads back to Atlanta, and the Red Sox's paths to two road wins in Houston ...

The Astros Go Up 3-2, Atlanta Pushes L.A. to the Brink of Elimination

21 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno & DVR discuss the Astros' 3-2 ALCS lead on the strength of Framber Valdez's Game 5 performance in Boston, and Atlanta's bid to close out the N...

Dodgers, Astros Wins Tighten Up LCS Series

20 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Dodgers' Game 3 awakening, uncertainty about Atlanta's bullpen game plans for Game 4, a late surge by the Astros in B...

The Red Sox Take a 2-1 Lead Over the Astros & The Dodgers Return Home Down 2-0

19 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Red Sox's Game 3 outpouring of offense, their opportunity to open up a two-game lead in the ALCS on Tuesday night, an...

A Wild Weekend in the LCS Matchups

18 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a busy weekend in the LCS round including Atlanta's 2-0 lead over the Dodgers, a Red Sox-Astros series knotted up at one ...

The Giants-Dodgers Game 5 NLDS Matchup, Houston's ALDS Dominance & Atlanta's Path to the World Series

14 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the Game 5 matchup between the Dodgers and Giants, Houston's dominance (and the White Sox short list of flaws despite their elimin...

Chad Jennings on the Red Sox's Run, Atlanta Advances, Dodgers-Giants Heads to Game 5

13 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Chad Jennings joins Britt and DVR discuss how the Red Sox match up with the Astros ahead of the ALCS, and whether the script they used to oust the Ray...

Red Sox Eliminate Rays | Dodgers, Brewers & White Sox Face Elimination

12 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Red Sox's series clinching-win over the Rays, what's next for Tampa Bay, and three teams -- the Dodgers, Brewers and Wh...

Weekend LDS Fun | Rays and White Sox Face Elimination; NLDS Matchups 1-1

11 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt and DVR review a great group of weekend playoff games as the Astros and Red Sox try to close out their ALDS series to begin the week, while...

Rays, Astros Roll in Game 1 & NLDS Matchups Get Underway

08 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Rays' Game 1 win over the Red Sox, the continued October greatness of Randy Arozarena, Houston's cruise control serie...

The Dodgers Walk Off the Cards & ALDS Game 1 Previews

07 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Dodgers' walk-off win over the Cards in the NL Wild Card Game, and the Game 1 matchups for the ALDS as the White Sox-...

The Red Sox Advance & NL Wild Card Game Preview

06 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Red Sox's win over the Yankees in the AL Wild Card Game, a few possible changes in the Bronx this offseason, and Wedn...

Playoff Predictions & AL Wild Card Matchup

05 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR share their playoff predictions as the 2021 Postseason gets underway with Tuesday night's AL Wild Card Game between the Yankees a...

The Last Weekend, Atlanta's surprising NL East win, and expecting an amazing White Sox-Astros series

01 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the state of the final playoff spots entering the last weekend of the regular season, Seattle’s bid to bump an AL East te...

2021 Pleasant Surprises, Part 4

29 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR wrap up their pleasant surprises series with the rest of the NL Central and the entire NL East. Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow D...

2021 Pleasant Surprises, Part 3

27 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their pleasant surprises series to discuss the previously skipped Tigers, the NL West, and the rebuilding Pirates. Follow Eno on...

Rooting for Chaos, Changes in San Diego, & Britt's St. Louis Victory Lap

24 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR make their plea for chaos in a bid to join Team Entropy for the final 10 days of the 2021 season, before discussing the changes b...

2021 Pleasant Surprises, Part 2

22 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR continue their pleasant surprises series by closing out the AL Central with Cleveland and Chicago, and digging through the AL East to disc...

2021 Pleasant Surprises, Part 1

20 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR being a new series, take a team-by-team look at pleasant surprises from the 2021 season. This episode begins at the bottom of the AL West,...

The Puzzling Mets & Surprising Journeyman Hitters

15 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the Mets' puzzling plan to retain Sandy Alderson for another year and why choosing a first-time GM makes more sense than pursuing ...

3,000 Strikeouts for Scherzer & Attempting to Find the Next Corbin Burnes

13 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's brush with perfection as he passed the 3,000-strikeout milestone, Scherzer's case to be the top pitcher off the boa...

The soaring Blue Jays, dangerous Wild Card teams, and a trip inside the mind of Eno

10 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the red-hot Toronto Blue Jays, the most dangerous potential Wild Card teams, the hope of avoiding one-number Hall of Fame cases, E...

Cooperstown Cases & Examining 'New' Starting Pitchers

08 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss current players (and a few recently retired ones) with Cooperstown worthy resumés and dig into the profiles of several pitchers t...

The playoff race heats up, new NL MVP candidates, and the ceiling in Seattle

03 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR try to determine the three best teams in each league, their World Series picks with just over one month to go in the regular seas...

Taking L’s: Players we were wrong about in 2021

01 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the players they were wrong about in 2021 -- and several others than the fantasy community in general misjudged including Gleyber ...

Vlad Jr.'s quiet second half, a 'better' reach rate, and late-season decision-making

30 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the quieter second-half version of Vlad Jr., Austin Riley’s recent power surge, improving reach rate (O-Swing%), late-season dec...

Late-season fades, staying positive in a tailspin, and searching for a surprise playoff team

27 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the teams fighting against late-season fades, attempts to stay positive when things are not going well, which current non...

Working backwards, looking for late-season help, and searching for this year's K-Rod

25 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss O-Swing% movers (in both directions) in search of late-season help and future shifts in value, the league's most effective bullpen...

Another promotion, August Stuff+ leaders, and what happened to 2021 workload concerns?

23 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Edward Cabrera, and set expectations for the Miami rookie for the stretch run before taking a look at the August ...

An eye toward future pitcher rankings, and quantifying the value of a hitting coach

20 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR attempt to answer some long-term questions about their expectations for Kevin Gausman after his excellent 2021 campaign, Robbie Ray's hold...

The Mets' blame game, 2021 team disappointments, and finding future speed

18 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the blame game in the Big Apple -- including the hope of potential rebounds at the plate from a few key Mets bats -- before attemp...

Returning stars, chaos atop the board in 2022, and a bright future in KC?

16 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the return of Chris Sale, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s move to the outfield, a messy top of the board for 2022 fantasy baseball drafts, a ...

Finding baseball joy in the playoff race, the Field of Dreams game, and hoping for better days for minor leaguers

13 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the baseball things bringing them the most joy as the second half of August approaches, the remaining intriguing playoff ...

Balancing barrels and plate discipline, finding late-season upgrades, and a few Stuff+ risers

11 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the balance between great barrel rates, and ample contact skills, and seek out difference-makers for redraft leagues and long-term...

Moving tips, contact quality and predictive value, and lineups to stream against

09 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss moving tips, contact quality -- including the value of high exit velocity batted balls, different sources for hard-hit rates, team...

Draft musings, deadline winners, MiLB changes, and prospects to watch

06 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Baseball America's Matt Eddy joins Eno for this episode of Rates & Barrels. The duo, unsurprisingly, digs deep into the minors, discussing this ye...

The post-deadline paths for the Mariners and White Sox

05 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno welcomes Michael Ajeto from Lookout Landing and Janice Scurio from NBC Sports Edge and South Side Sox to this episode of Rates & Barrels. The ...

Trade Deadline Day 2021!

30 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a busy two-day stretch of activity leading into Friday's trade deadline including a potential blockbuster between the Dod...

A Marte-Luzardo deal, the Mariners are 'doing stuff', and finding fits for Max Scherzer

28 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the first wave of Trade Deadline moves with just two days left for teams to wheel and deal. Starling Marte to the A’s, Jesus Luz...

The Rays add Nelson Cruz, playing matchmaker, and saying hello to the Cleveland Guardians

23 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Nelson Cruz to the Rays before an attempt to play matchmaker ahead of next week's trade deadline. Plus, the Dodgers' incr...

Lance Lynn re-ups with the White Sox, Brandon Marsh and Josiah Gray debut, and DVR celebrates a championship

21 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the White Sox's extension with Lance Lynn, the debuts of Brandon Marsh and Josiah Gray, expectations for Touki Toussaint, Brandon ...

Finding future aces, Max Scherzer's continued dominance, and just how good is J.D. Davis?

19 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss what they're looking for in pitchers while trying to find future value, Max Scherzer's shifting Stuff+ and continued elite status ...

Joc Pederson to Atlanta, Byron Buxton's future in Minnesota, and Eno's vision for the future

16 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the Joc Pederson trade, the Twins' attempt to sign Byron Buxton, and their plan to trade him without an agreement, Eno's new prefe...

Pete Alonso wins another Home Run Derby, the commish talks, and a second half preview

13 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Pete Alonso's second Home Run Derby crown, commissioner Rob Manfred's media session from All-Star week, and their expecta...

Day 1 Draft Observations, the puzzling Chris Paddack, and has Statcast stolen the magic out of fantasy baseball?

12 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the surprises from Day 1 of the MLB Draft, a few observations from the Futures Game, the puzzling case of Chris Paddack, and if St...

Home Run Derby picks, Futures Game excitement, and our favorite first-half storylines

09 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss their picks for the Home Run Derby, the players they are most excited to see in Sunday's Futures Game, and their favorite...

Vidal Bruján gets the call, Rowdy Tellez has a new home, and a lost season for Sixto Sánchez

08 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the Rays' promotion of Vidal Bruján, his chances of sticking on the crowded depth chart after Manuel Margot returns from injury, ...

All-Star Game starters, snubs, and Vlad Jr.'s Triple Crown bid

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the All-Star Game starters as voted by the fans, including their surprise that Adam Frazier earned a nod while Cedric Mul...

The search for second-half risers and rebound candidates

02 Jul 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss hitters and pitchers who have underperformed through the first half of 2021 with projections that point toward a bounce back durin...

A closer look at newish starting pitchers, the value of velocity, and the search for the next Jesse Winker

28 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss several newish pitchers of some interest to fantasy managers, the possibility of velocity being overrated for pitchers, the lofty ...

Britt talks to The Commish, the Astros' case for Best Team in MLB, and dismantling bottom feeders

25 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Britt's recent interview with Commissioner Rob Manfred, a birthday no-no to Eno courtesy of the Cubs, the Astros' case to...

Would you Wander, quantifying injury risk, and preparing for a fresh set of pitching ranks

24 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss a few Wander Franco fantasy trade scenarios, as well as several difficult dynasty toss-ups before exploring the possibility of a m...

It's Wander Time!

21 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Wander Franco, expectations for the 20-year-old rookie, and a few ways to take advantage of his promotion even if...

Teams primed for a surge, AL MVP & Cy races, and 'Strike Three!'

18 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the latest chapter of the sticky-substance enforcement saga before taking a look at the teams most likely to make a run t...

Another injury spike, the Rays' Glasnow replacements, and confusing roster decisions

17 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss Tyler Glasnow's injury in the wake of MLB's sticky stuff enforcement, the Rays' options to step into Glasnow's place, how teams mi...

Eno's Hierarchy of Consideration vs. Ron Swanson's Pyramid of Greatness

15 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR unveil 'Eno's Hierarchy of Consideration' and discuss the role of Statcast in their smaller in-season lineup decisions, balancing xStats v...

The impact of enforcement, Marcus Semien's excellence, and emerging deadline sellers

11 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss how MLB may try to implement the enforcement of rules outlawing sticky substances, the impact on different players, Marcus ...

Expectations with xStats, a broken metronome, and keeping an eye on the Atlanta outfield

09 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss xStats and the limited appeal of using them for in-season evaluations while examining the first-half performances of Nathan Eovald...

Making better in-season decisions w/Vlad Sedler

08 Jun 2021

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DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) of FantasyGuru.com to discuss in-season decision-making, in-season hits (and misses), the demotions of Keston ...

The future of baseball research and how to get into a MLB front office with xSTATS' Andrew Perpetua

04 Jun 2021

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Eno Sarris welcomes Andrew Perpetua, founder of xSTATS to the show. Andrew explains his unorthodox path into the Mets' front office after an accident ...

Blind spots, midseason FAB strategy, and rotation questions in Oakland and Houston

02 Jun 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Paul Sporer of Fangraphs joins Eno for this episode of Rates & Barrels. The guys discuss the blind spots in their player analysis, and how they at...

Second-chance leagues, Alek Manoah's debut, and El Mago's latest trick

28 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss second chance leagues, long-term struggling players they are interested in adding, a few others they're ready to move on from, Ale...

Stabilization of barrel rates, sinkers vs. two-seamers, and the 'Corbin Boom'

26 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the stabilization of barrel rates, sinkers v. two-seamers, Corbin Burnes as a potential outlier ace, the Giants' improving offense...

Willy Adames to the Brewers, in-season adjustments, and expectations for Spencer Howard

24 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the four-player swap between the Rays and Brewers that sent Willy Adames to Milwaukee, Taylor Walls' promotion, organizational bra...

It's not fun to be a hitter right now, a no-hitter draft, and accounting for the unquantifiable

21 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the current league-wide edge to pitching and the likely related six(!) no-hitters that we've seen in the first two months...

Replacing a star, Turnbull's no-no, and the skill of home-run suppression

19 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss the challenges of replacing a star, Spencer Turnbull's no-no, the skill of home-run suppression, and more.Rundown1:11 Replacing Mi...

Surprising rebounds, year-over-year barrel rate risers, and overcoming less than elite stuff

17 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Eno and DVR discuss several surprising 2021 rebounds, the limitations of using launch angle as a standalone stat, year-over-year risers in barrel rate...

Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 3 of 3

15 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Part Three of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founder...