Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Episodes
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 2 of 3
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part Two of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode The Athletic’s co-founders ...
Bonus Episode: The Athletic’s Small Business Story | Part 1 of 3
15 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Part One of The Athletic’s Origins story for Dell Technologies ‘Small Business Podference’ series. In this episode we hear from The Athletic’s...
Staying awake for Seattle, Luis Castillo's struggles, and avoiding a duel
14 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the debuts of Jarred Kelenic and Logan Gilbert, the ongoing struggles of Luis Castillo, Jack Flaherty's continued to push...
Jarred Kelenic gets the call, prospect projections, stashy-worthy minor leaguers, and a new Kyle Gibson?
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Jarred Kelenic's promotion to Seattle, the limitations (and benefits) of projections for prospects, stash-worthy minor-leaguers, t...
Early assessments, lost command, trusting Robbie Ray, and ROS over/unders!
10 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR answer an excellent group of mailbag questions including the difference between 'reach rate' and 'chase rate', the details of Alex Verdugo...
The end for Albert Pujols in Anaheim, John Means business, and digging into pitcher injuries
07 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a tough exit for Albert Pujols in Anaheim, his dominant decade upon arriving in the league in 2001, John Means' ascent to...
Minor league games return, trading for floor, drafting for ceiling, and xStats outliers
05 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the start of the minor-league season, what they're looking for in prospects early in the year, the continued patience necessary wi...
Early fallers, the Dodgers' rotation depth, and starter vs. closer roster balance
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss early fallers among hitters and pitchers, the Dodgers' replacement options for Dustin May, the new look Ryan McMahon, and the viab...
Moving the mound, April awards, and walk-up music selections
30 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the potential drawbacks of moving pitching mounds further away from the plate, why 'Pace of Play' is no longer a concern ...
April risers, and an early look at previously unsettled closer situations
29 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss April risers on among hitters and pitchers, and take a look at previously unsettled closer situations to see if the dust as settle...
Baseball's best rivalry, building a winner in Colorado, dealing with early injuries, and making sense of slow starts
26 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the second round of Padres-Dodgers, Fernando Tatis Jr.'s huge weekend, Ryan Weathers' bid to keep a spot in the San Diego rotation...
Rotation rankings, Votto & Mullins adjustments, and reliever-starter interactions
23 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Britt's recent rankings of all 30 teams' rotations, Joey Votto's surprising late-career adjustment, Cedric Mullins' decisio...
Re-ranking early starting pitcher movers and projecting upcoming prospect callups
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Burnes' excellent start to 2021, where he ranks among starting pitchers for the rest of the season, plus early starting pit...
Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres delivers, and examining reach rate risers and fallers
20 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Round 1 of Dodgers-Padres, the Jays' surprisingly effective pitching, and reach rate risers and fallers -- including Victor Robles...
Early panic in D.C. and the Bronx, fast starts from Ramón Laureano and Jazz Chisholm, and celebrations of choice
16 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the early struggles of key rotation members for the Nationals and Yankees, Chris Paddack, Ramón Laureano's fast start on...
New pitches, Stephen Strasburg's adjustments, and early velocity changes
15 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss pitchers working with new offerings this season -- including Lance McCullers and Eduardo Rodriguez -- concerns about Stephen Stras...
Battling the injury bug, early-season adjustments, and the traits of the 2021 baseball
13 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the early increase in injuries around the league, churning the bottom of rosters in the opening weeks of the season, balancing tou...
Encouraging news for Tatís, an extension for Ross Atkins, the A's brutal week, and Akil Baddoo's opportunity in Detroit
07 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Britt and DVR discuss the Fernando Tatís Jr. injury, two small early-season trades, an extension for Ross Atkins in Toronto, James Paxton's early exi...
An exciting Opening Weekend featuring Shohei Ohtani and Yermín Mercedes!?
05 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Britt & DVR discuss an exciting Opening Weekend of baseball including the theatrics of Shohei Ohtani in his 2021 season debut, the emergence of Ye...
Opening Day Takeaways: What matters on a granular level?
02 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a busy Opening Day and dig through the box scores while attempting to sift through the noise to find meaningful indicators as the ...
2021 Season Predictions!
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR make their predictions for the 2021 season including division winners, playoff matchups, World Series Champions -- plus, Rookie of ...
Final Opening Day roster cuts, balancing immediate need vs. long-term value, & reconsidering co-closers
29 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno & DVR discuss the fallout from the final round of roster cuts -- including Jazz Chisholm, Taylor Trammell, Alejandro Kirk and Logan Allen earn...
Spring injuries strike, our biggest misses, and Lance McCullers Jr.'s new deal
26 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a difficult week of spring training injuries, including Eloy Jiménez, Zac Gallen, Kirby Yates, and Nick Anderson, the ne...
MLB's latest attempt to reduce foreign substances on the ball, spring velocity risers & 2021 pitching management
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss MLB's latest plan to crack down on the use of foreign substances on the ball, Rundown2:11 MLB’s Attempt to Crack Down on Foreig...
Throwing smart darts, the new Ohtani Rules, Zac Gallen's injury, and high value replacements
23 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the importance of bench construction in the late stages of drafts, messy closer situation as a result of injuries, potential chang...
Rookies of interest, digging deeper for surprises and making sense of platoon splits
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the challenges of projecting MLB arrivals in the wake of a lost minor league season in 2020 before digging deep for some potential...
March ADP risers and 2021 bounce-back targets
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR looks at March ADP risers -- including Tejay Antone, Myles Straw and Bobby Witt Jr. -- and try to make sense of Cristian Pache's steals pr...
Pitcher Wars w/Nick Pollack & Alex Fast of Pitcher List
16 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
It's a Rates & Barrels -- Pitcher List mash-up! The heated battle in the Baseball Pods tournament Championship Game was ruined by bots, so we coll...
Breakout Players & Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL East & NL East
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR look for breakouts and sleepers from each team in the AL & NL East, before discussing several tweaks that MLB is experimenting ...
Breakout Players & Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL Central & NL Central
11 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a round of intriguing spring news items before looking for breakouts and sleepers from each team in the AL & NL Central. Rund...
Breakout Players & Fantasy Baseball Sleepers: AL West & NL West
09 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR recap their LABR auctions from the weekend and share their selections for breakouts (or sleepers, if those still exist) from each team in ...
Jackie Bradley Jr. joins The Crew, looking for Jake Odorizzi suitors, and spring training things we're excited about
05 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Jackie Bradley Jr. in Milwaukee, the Brewers' improved defense and loaded bullpen, how things are shaping up in a four-te...
Framber Valdez's injury, 2021 rookies, and how to use auction values in snake drafts
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Framber Valdez's finger injury, the potential impact of the delayed start of the Triple-A season, tiers for rookie pitchers, how t...
Shane Bieber doubts, processing spring training news and auction strategy thoughts
01 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the first wave of March drafts — including their hesitation to draft Shane Bieber as a mid first-round pick — how to deal with...
The best shape of our lives, another entry into baseball's weird injury club, and Seattle's bright future
26 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the value of players being in the 'best shape of their life', Spencer Torkelson's arrival in the Weird Injury Club, and s...
Preferred 2021 draft positions, keeper league strategies, Tatis v. Soto, and ditching saves completely
25 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss their preferred draft positions (KDS) based on the unique shape of the 2021 player pool, before discussing keeper and dynasty leag...
2021 Relief Pitcher Preview
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR finally take the plunge into the pool of relievers as they wrap up their 2021 positional preview series.Rundown3:30 How Many Elite Closers...
Fernando Tatis Jr.'s new deal, the next young stars primed for an extension, and the next Ben Zobrist
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Padres' 14-year extension with Fernando Tatis Jr., the next young star capable of getting a similar deal, teams with go...
Late starting pitchers to target and actual starting pitcher sleepers!
18 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR move on to Part 3 of their Starting Pitcher Preview and focus on their favorite late-round pitching sleepers, before discussing several of...
2021 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 2
16 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR continue their starting pitcher preview series before discussing a busy weekend of news including the signings of Justin Turner, James Pax...
The Andrew Benintendi deal, PECOTA win projections, and Juan Soto's ridiculous ceiling
12 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the surprising three-team deal that sent Andrew Benintendi to Kansas City, a frugal winter in Boston, the release of the ...
2021 Starting Pitcher Preview, Part 1
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR kick off their Starting Pitcher preview series by examining the arms in the Top-30 range of Eno's pitcher rankings, before discussing the ...
2021 Outfield Preview, Part 2
09 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR get caught up on a busy weekend of signings and trades -- including Trevor Bauer's new deal with the Dodgers, Marcell Ozuna's return to At...
The need for institutional change, Colorado's lack of direction, and teams most likely to surprise and disappoint in 2021
05 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the troubling accusations of lewd behavior by former Mets manager and current Angels pitching coach Mickey Callaway before ...
2021 Outfield Preview, Part 1
04 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Kolten Wong's move to Milwaukee, Nelson Cruz staying put in Minnesota, Chris Archer's reunion with the Rays, and Sean Doolittle in...
2021 Third Base Preview
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Cardinals' deal for Nolan Arenado, Eddie Rosario's move to Cleveland, and Alex Cobb's move to the Angels before breaking down ...
Joc Pederson to the Cubs, dynasty league auction values and strategy, and the elusive Inbox Zero
30 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Joc Pederson as a Kyle Schwarber replacement, and several mailbag questions including dynasty league strategies, prospect rankings...
2021 Shortstop Preview
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss J.T. Realmuto's return to the Phillies before breaking down the shortstop position for the 2021 fantasy baseball season. Rundown1...
2021 Second Base Preview
26 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno & DVR discuss the possible hurdles to spring training in Arizona, the trade of Jameson Taillon to the Yankees, Brad Hand's new opportunity in ...
Hank Aaron's legacy, the next steps in Toronto, and Hall of Fame voting fatigue
22 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt, DVR discuss the legacy of Hank Aaron before considering the next steps for the Blue Jays, J.T. Realmuto as a possible fit in Atlanta, Eno'...
2021 First Base Preview
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' addition of George Springer and Kirby Yates before breaking down the 2021 first base pool. Rundown1:00 Sorting Out...
2021 Catcher Preview
20 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the firing of Jared Porter, and the three-team trade that sent Joe Musgrove to San Diego before breaking down the 2021 catcher poo...
DJ LeMahieu stays with the Yankees, Toronto as a fit for Trevor Bauer, international free agency, and MLB's pursuit of the sticky ball
15 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR & Britt discuss DJ LeMahieu's new deal with the Yankees, the Blue Jays' struggle to land a top free agent, the potential fit with Trevor ...
Liam Hendriks to the White Sox, a filthy closer pool, making sense of select 2020 pitching surprises, and six-man rotations
14 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Liam Hendriks' move to the White Sox, their current top-five closers in a filthy 2021 closer pool, what to expect from a few of 20...
Kyle Schwarber heads to D.C., Sung-bum Na & Tomoyuki Sugano stay put, and fantasy fallout from the Lindor blockbuster
11 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Schwarber's move to the Nationals, MLB teams being unable to work out agreements with Sung-bum Na and Tomoyuki Sugano, the fa...
Francisco Lindor is a Met, and ideas to prevent MLB teams from tanking
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the blockbuster trade that sent Francisco Lindor to the Mets, plus ideas from Britt's recent piece about how to prevent M...
Blake Snell, Yu Darvish & Ha-seong Kim to the Padres, buying low on new Rays, and the Cubs at the crossroads
04 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Padres' two blockbuster trades, whether the Rays will spend any money at all this winter, the Cubs' first step toward a potent...
In-game video, renaming Cleveland's baseball team, Marcus Semien's foray into free agency, and holiday movie toss-ups
18 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the importance of supporting local food banks, in-game video and the potential impact on overall team offensive performan...
Popularity vs. production, finding fits for Trevor Bauer, Masahiro Tanaka and Tomoyuki Sugano, and weighing options for the Blue Jays
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss player popularity against production in hopes of finding undervalued players, and look at potential fits for Trevor Bauer, Masahir...
The Mets make more moves, J.T. Realmuto and George Springer suitors, and a mystery team for DJ LeMahieu
15 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss James McCann to the Mets, the new GM in the Big Apple, suitors for J.T. Realmuto and George Springer, a possible mystery team fit ...
The lost 2020 minor league season and A's talk w/Melissa Lockard, and Dave Dombrowski takes the reins for the Phillies
12 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Melissa Lockard joins Eno, Britt and DVR to discuss the lost 2020 minor league season, changes to the minors, the A's Rule 5 picks, and expectations f...
Lance Lynn to the White Sox, and talking pitching and sandwiches w/Trevor May
10 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Lance Lynn-Dane Dunning swap, Adam Eaton's return to the south side of Chicago, and Carlos Santana's move to Kansas City. New ...
Raisel Iglesias to the Angels, buy-low candidates, and aging curves for late breakouts
08 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Raisel Iglesias' move to Anaheim, buy-low candidates, keeper and dynasty league strategy, aging curves for late breakouts, and mor...
Making sense of non-tender decisions, avoiding arbitration, and Len Kasper's surprising move to the White Sox
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR break down the moves made at this week's non-tender trade deadline including the Rockies' puzzling decision to let David Dahl go, t...
Eddie Rosario, the non-tender deadline, changes in Texas, and early draft observations
02 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the non-tender deadline, Trevor May's move into the Mets' bullpen, concerns about pitcher injuries in 2021, early NFBC draft obser...
Mike Minor goes back to KC, finding fits for a Blake Snell trade, and free agents from the KBO
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the Royals' addition of Mike Minor and Michael Taylor, Wander Franco's arm injury, Blake Snell trade rumors, and a few KBO players...
An attempt to fix MLB's broken hot stove and a pitcher stats draft
24 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss a few ideas to fix MLB's broken hot stove as a flurry of NBA activity takes center stage, before holding their pitcher stats draft...
Theo's future, Cano's suspension, Arenado trade rumors, and a Thanksgiving draft
21 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss Theo Epstein's future, Robinson Canó's 162-game suspension, trade rumors swirling around Nolan Arenado, and the work ahe...
Surgery for Bellinger, a cure for Luke Voit's foot stuff, and a hitter stats draft
19 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's shoulder surgery and relief for Luke Voit's 2020 foot trouble before drafting hitting stats.Rundown1:34 Cody Bell...
Clevinger out for 2021, Drew Smyly to Atlanta and early rankings feedback
17 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Mike Clevinger's absence for the 2021 season due to Tommy John surgery, Drew Smyly's quick move to Atlanta, injury risk for pitche...
Kim Ng breaks a major barrier, evaluating strengths and weaknesses after a season, and reconsidering stolen bases in fantasy baseball
13 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss Kim Ng's rise to become the general manager of the Marlins, before sharing their evaluation process after a season, a push to remo...
Starting pitcher rankings preview!
12 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss several starting pitcher rankings issues -- including reduced expectations for Max Scherzer, Z-Contact% surprises, Aaron Nola's mo...
MLB's sticky situation, Rookie of the Year selections, and looking forward to Awards Week
10 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss pitchers' widespread use of foreign substances for grip, spin and movement, Trevor Bauer's bid for the NL Cy Young Award, a...
Free agency begins, new ownership for the Mets, and Hinch, Cora and La Russa are managers again
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the start of free agency, the big changes for the Mets with Steve Cohen's purchase of the team, the return of A.J. Hinch, A...
2021 Fantasy Baseball draft prep begins!
05 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR begin their 2021 fantasy baseball draft prep episodes and discuss how they plan to work with the shortened 2020 season when putting togeth...
The Dodgers are World Series champions, Kevin Cash takes heat for his removal of Blake Snell, and Justin Turner tests positive for COVID
28 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR wrap up their playoff episodes as the Dodgers take Game 6 and win the World Series on a night where third baseman Justin Turner w...
The Dodgers are one win away, an attempted straight steal of home, Brett Phillips' place in October history, previewing Game 6 of the World Series
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss an excellent weekend of World Series games -- including the incredible finish to Game 4 -- and their predictions for Game...
Brandon Lowe's bat wakes up, Blake Snell rolls early, and the Rays take Game 2 of the World Series
22 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Game 2 of the World Series including the adjustments made by Blake Snell, Brandon Lowe's big night, the disappointing outin...
Kershaw deals, Tyler Glasnow throws a ton of pitches, and the Dodgers take Game 1 of the World Series
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss Clayton Kershaw's excellent Game 1 outing against the Rays, the curious handling of Tyler Glasnow, Mookie Betts' big night,...
World Series Preview | Rays vs. Dodgers
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the excellent weekend Game 7s from the LCS matchups and break down the World Series matchup between the Rays and Dodgers....
Playoff series without off-days, pitching on throw days, and 2021 workloads w/Jake Odorizzi
19 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno is joined by Twins pitcher (and former Ray) Jake Odorizzi to discuss the postseason so far, the challenge of pitching without off-days, pitching i...
Correa walks it off, Bryse Wilson delivers a gem, and the Dodgers unravel
16 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, DVR and Britt discuss the implications of the Rays and Astros choosing to bullpen their way through Game 5, an unexpected gem from Bryse Wilson, ...
The LCS matchups heat up
15 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' offensive explosion in Game 3, the Astros' first win of the ALCS, and the questions surrounding several pitchi...
Kershaw's back, the Braves hold on in Game 2, and the Rays prepare for a sweep
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the status of Clayton Kershaw, Tony Gonsolin's spot start in his absence, the Braves' 2-0 lead in the NLCS, the Rays' eli...
Margot joins October highlight reels, McCullers' excellent start, Atlanta throws the first punch
13 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the Rays' outstanding defensive effort, Lance McCullers' excellent outing in defeat, and Atlanta's Game 1 triumph over Wa...
LCS Previews, Asteroids & Chickens?
12 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the ALCS and NLCS matchups, Mike Brosseau's classic battle with Aroldis Chapman in Game 5 of the ALDS, the importance of ...
The Rays and Yankees go to Game 5, the Padres, A's and Marlins hit the links
09 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees-Rays Game 5 matchup, the quick exits of the Padres and Marlins from the Division Series round, and the A's ongo...
The A's stay alive, the Yankees face elimination, the Braves roll, and Dodgers-Padres drama heats up
08 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the state of all four Division Series, which could all draw to an end Thursday as the A's, Yankees, Marlins and Padres all ...
Division Series Scuttlebutt
07 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Yankees’ curious decision to use Deivi Garcia as an opener, the A’s attempt to stave off elimination, Ronald Acuña...
Astros, Yankees win ALDS openers, and Deivi Garcia gets a big opportunity
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the opening games of the ALDS matchups, and try to make sense of a mediocre outing from Blake Snell, Austin Meadows' disappointing...
ALDS & NLDS previews, predictions, and building better booths
05 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the four Division Series matchups and make predictions for each series before discussing how baseball broadcasting booths c...
The Padres rally to force Game 3, the A's advance and the Reds can't score
02 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Padres' thrilling Game 2 win over the Cards, the A's triumph over the White Sox, and the Reds bowing out of the postsea...
Pitching shines in Atlanta and early exits for Minnesota and Cleveland
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt, and DVR discuss Wednesday's loaded eight-game playoff slate, including an excellent pitching matchup in Atlanta, the A's effort to push th...
Clevinger's Injury, Kirilloff's Surprising Promotion & Bieber Gets Hit
30 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss the impact of Mike Clevinger's absence for at least the Wild Card round, Alex Kirilloff's MLB debut coming in the postsea...
NL Wild Card series breakdowns and LCS, World Series predictions
29 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss their picks in the NL Wild Card Series matchups, and share their predictions for LCS and World Series winners as the 2020...
Preparing for a different, imperfect postseason with Ken Rosenthal
28 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ken Rosenthal joins Eno, Britt & DVR to discuss the different and imperfect 2020 postseason and consider the teams best suited for the unique twis...
A few things we learned in 2020
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss some of their takeaways from the 60-game 2020 season -- including the need for making quicker decisions and their plans to increas...
Rising Hitters & Early Round Starting Pitchers
22 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss another wave of rising hitters with an eye toward 2021 before contemplating some of the projected early-round starting pitchers as...
The Playoff Push & Awards Predictions
21 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno, Britt & DVR discuss their expectations for the final week of the season as several National League teams jockey for the four available playof...
Early Bats for 2021 & Endgame Arms for 2020
17 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Eno and DVR discuss the changes expected among the top-20 hitters for 2021 — including potential risers into that group — and widely-available pit...