Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The Athletic

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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 sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Starkville | Brewing Up Something Special with GM Matt Arnold
JUN 6, 2026
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 Misiorowski is lighting up radar guns, and Shohei Ohtani has his ERA sitting below 1.00. This week, Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the crowded race for the award and discuss just how impressive Sánchez's scoreless streak was.Later, Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold stops by to talk about Milwaukee's surprising run to the top of the standings, Misiorowski's rapid rise, and what it's really like to spend time around manager Pat Murphy.Plus, the guys close things out with another edition of Strange But True, featuring a magic number of 13.Rundown:3:13 NL Cy Young Race Heating Up11:43 Matt Arnold Visits Starkville13:33 'Trader Matt'15:08 Adapting to Change20:57 Playing for Milwaukee22:21 ‘The Miz’27:38 Don't Forget About Kyle Harrison29:39 Playing in the NL Central30:53 Being the Brewers President & GM32:25 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy37:49 Trade Deadline Plans39:24 Playing in the Postseason40:43 Matt Arnold's Journey44:30 Strange But True: Yankees’ 13-Run InningFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Matt ArnoldProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Pitcher Risers & Fallers
JUN 4, 2026
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 missing. Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss those topics, and dig into a few risers and fallers in K-BB% between March/April and May, before taking a look at a surprising surge in homers and runs across all minor-league levels below Triple-A.Rundown:0:38 Commissioner Manfred Calls Luxury-Tax System a Failure3:42 A Shocker: Franchise Valuations Are Key for Owners10:29 ‘Fairness’ Is the Message: Is That *Really* The Goal?12:36 Aaron Judge’s Rib Injury18:31 George Kirby’s K’s: Where Did They Go, Can We Find Them?31:19 K-BB% Risers & Fallers: Biggest Movers Between April and May52:15 The Ball Beat: How Do Teams Model Differences?1:00:33 Offense Up in Minor LeaguesEvan Drellich: 'Commissioner Rob Manfred, who once touted MLB’s parity, says luxury-tax system has failed'https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7331800Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli: 'Some MLB organizations are more injury-prone than others. Is that bad luck or a system issue?'https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7330754J.J. Cooper: 'Home Runs Are Exploding Across The Minor Leagues—And No One Knows Why'https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/home-runs-are-exploding-across-the-minor-leagues-and-no-one-knows-why/Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Prospect Rankings Update w/Keith Law
JUN 2, 2026
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 World Series. Today, Eno and DVR are joined by The Athletic Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law to break down his latest prospect rankings, discuss the pitching development trends shaping organizations across MLB, and look ahead to the player who could top his prospect list in 2027.Rundown:1:13 Franklin Arias: Getting To Power Regularly at Double-A5:18 Projecting Future Power: What Does Keith Look For?8:51 Ethan Salas: Back on Track in the Padres’ System10:48 Felnin Celesten: Another Physical Projection Question15:45 A Future No. 1? Josuar Gonzalez Dominating ACL19:25 Shorter Outings in Pitching Development22:43 Concerns About Limitations in Spinning the Ball?24:48 Seattle Boasts Keith’s Top Two Pitching Prospects30:17 Do Current Struggles Impact Future Assessments?38:44 Edwin Arroyo Gets the Call40:45 Ralphy Velazquez: Real Power Coming Through Cleveland System46:09 Which Teams Skew Heavily Toward Hitters or Pitchers?50:18 Players & Teams to Watch: It’s Super Regional Time in CWSFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith LawEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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54 MIN