Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports.Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a s...
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Starkville | Catching Up with J.T. Realmuto
J.T. Realmuto returns to Starkville this week, joining Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville to talk about everything from his last appearance on the show (...
Draft-Day Regrets, Prospect Talk & Waiver Wire Prep
It’s Fantasy Friday, and with Eno out today, DVR enlists a pair of special guests. First, James Anderson of RotoWire joins the show to discuss the dra...
Fear the Regression Monster, or Feed the Beast?
After news of a setback for Garrett Crochet’s injured lat, DVR and Stephen revisit the 2024 blockbuster that sent the ace to Boston and brought four p...
Breaking Down Five Young Hitters & Their Future Outlooks
Baseball Savant has given fans a new toy to play with. Today, DVR and Jed dig into the site's new swing timing and miss distance leaderboards and what...
Surprising Teams & The Cubs’ Unusual Path to the Middle
Is Manny Machado really mad about analytics, or is a tough season at the plate fueling the frustration? Today, Eno, Britt, and DVR unpack Machado’s co...
Starting Pitcher Stock Watch
More Josh Naylor theatrics and another step forward for Tarik Skubal. Today, Eno and DVR break down the latest chapter in the Josh Naylor-Detroit Tige...
Starkville | Brewing Up Something Special with GM Matt Arnold
The NL Cy Young race is absolutely loaded right now. Cristopher Sánchez just rattled off 50 and two-thirds consecutive scoreless innings, Jacob Misior...
Aaron Judge Update & Weekend Waiver Preview
Bad news has arrived in the Bronx. Today, Eno and DVR break down what Aaron Judge’s fractured rib means for the Yankees and how the team will fare whi...
Pitcher Risers & Fallers
Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB's luxury tax is a failure, Aaron Judge's injury situation is getting more serious, and George Kirby's strikeouts are...
Can You Predict the World Series Winner in Early June?
It’s June 3, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite game: Four vs. The Field! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR debate whether the combination of baseba...
Prospect Rankings Update w/Keith Law
It’s time to talk prospects, as some of baseball’s brightest young stars inch closer to the big leagues while others gear up for a run to the College...
May Risers & Fallers
Things are looking up for two aces: Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. After dominant performances throughout May, both have emerged as early f...
Starkville | Inside the Chaos of Broadcasting MLB games w/ Jason Benetti
An Astros pitcher accomplished something this week that hadn’t been done since 1892. Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the historic feat, exp...
MLBPA and Owners Present First Offers + Weekend Waiver Preview
Major League Baseball and the MLBPA have officially opened negotiations on a new labor deal, and while both sides are talking, they’re nowhere close t...
Checking In on Several Young Pitchers
After breaking out last season, Nolan McLean has come back down to Earth a bit in 2026. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss whether the Mets right-han...
What's Next for These Three Underperforming Hitters?
Today, things got a little weird — thanks to Bryce Harper giving the world a glimpse into his unconventional toothbrushing routine. Eno, Jed, and DVR...
Combined No-Hitters, Tandem Starts & Tarps Off: Welcome to the AL West!
It’s all about teamwork on Rates & Barrels as Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a combined no-hitter in Houston after Tatsuya Imai, Steven Okert, and Ali...
Starkville | Joey Votto Traveled the World and Arrived Back in Baseball
Joey Votto spent the years since his 2024 retirement surfing in Sri Lanka, watching cricket in Dubai, and learning to make sushi in Japan. Now he's ba...
Which Hitters Have Seen and Hit the Best Pitching?
It’s Fantasy Friday, and with trade season heating up, fantasy managers are getting antsy to make moves. Eno and DVR break down which hitters have fac...
The ABS Strike Zone is Crushing Some Pitchers, How Can They Adjust?
Little League homers are making a comeback — at least for now — as the numbers have spiked across MLB this season. Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down wha...
It's a Hard Game, Barrels Keep Losing Value!
Baseball is hard — just ask Nationals top prospect Dylan Crews and Twins slugger Royce Lewis, two players trending in very different directions. Eno,...
Checking In on the Padres, Orioles & Guardians (w/ Zack Meisel)
The Padres and Guardians are surging, while the Orioles are still searching for answers. Eno, Britt, and DVR break down how San Diego has managed to s...
Zack Wheeler is Back in Ace Mode
Another top prospect has arrived in Seattle, as 20-year-old Mariners shortstop Colt Emerson made his MLB debut Sunday. Eno and DVR also discuss how Za...
Starkville | The Life, Times, and Ejections of Bobby Cox
One of baseball's most beloved managers is gone. Hall of Famer Bobby Cox passed away this week, and Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville celebrate his life...
Starting Pitcher Rankings: Misiorowski & Schlittler to the Moon!
A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings has arrived, and there’s plenty to debate. Who made the “Hype 7”? Is Gavin Williams making the leap to ace...
How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?
Have you ever compared baseball to microtones? Neither had we — until today. The guys dive into the music of Angine de Poitrine to explore just how ma...
Four Intriguing Players for a Round of Trade, Hold, or Extend
Would you trade, hold, or extend Nick Kurtz right now? CJ Abrams? Ben Rice? The answers might surprise you.
Eno, Jed, and DVR break down all thr...
Four Teams We Haven't Discussed Enough
Eno, Britt, and DVR hit the quarter mark of the season with a look at the Blue Jays’ lack of power and speed, questions surrounding the rotation, and...
The Dodgers' IL Shuffle Continues & Buster Posey Makes Another Deal
Eno and DVR discuss the recent returns of pitchers Blake Snell and Carlos Rodón, breaking down how the two hard-throwing lefties looked on the mound t...
Starkville | Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher & Terry Francona
Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville explain why Mason Miller may be the most unhittable pitcher in MLB history before discussing the toughest pitcher Doug...
Weekend Waiver Preview: Robby Snelling Gets the Call!
Eno and DVR preview top prospect Robby Snelling’s highly anticipated big league debut and discuss expectations for the rookie left-hander. Later, they...
Quantifying Deception & The Rays’ Fast Start
Eno, Trevor, and DVR unveil Trevor’s new deception model, digging into how it works, what it’s designed to measure, and the challenges of quantifying...
What Is Happening with Fernando Tatis Jr.?
Eno, Jed, and DVR dig into the early-season struggles of Fernando Tatis Jr., examining what’s gone wrong at the plate and how he can get back on track...
Can the Tigers Survive the Absence of Tarik Skubal?
Eno, Britt, and DVR break down a Tarik Skubal-less Detroit Tigers and ask whether the team can stay afloat until the reigning AL Cy Young winner gets...
The May Roster Shuffle: Promotions & Demotions Aplenty
Eno and DVR break down the numerous promotions and demotions around MLB, including Bryce Eldridge and Joe Mack earning their calls to the big leagues,...
Starkville | Is It Ever Too Early to Fire a Manager?
Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville are back in Starkville to dig into the stunning April firings of Alex Cora and Rob Thomson, breaking down how it unrav...
Pitching Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations
Eno and DVR return for another Fantasy Friday—starting with some food takes, including Eno’s “try everything once” mindset and DVR revealing he’s neve...
Where Have All the Closers Gone?
Eno and DVR welcome former major leaguer Adam Ottavino to the show to discuss closers and why more relievers are racking up saves this season than in...
The Rockies' Pitching is Changing, Can You Trust It?
Eno and DVR open up the mailbag to dig into the Rockies’ surprising success on the mound and what the organization can do to make Colorado a destinati...
The Phillies Part Ways with Rob Thomson & Taking Control of the Mets
Eno, Britt, and DVR are back and fired up as the trio breaks down the Phillies’ decision to fire manager Rob Thomson, what led to the move, and how Da...