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Are the New York Yankees getting healthy at exactly the right time? DVR and Eno break down the latest MLB playoff picture before Yankees reporter Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss Aaron Judge finding his timing, the Yankees’ October rotation and a fascinating decision between George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe.The American League playoff race remains unsettled as the White Sox battle Cleveland, Toronto and Texas for position. DVR and Eno also examine the Padres’ biggest October weakness, a crushing Blue Jays loss and whether heavy workloads eventually catch up with MLB relievers.Plus, the Rays have already punched their ticket to October. DVR and Eno examine Tampa Bay’s lineup, rotation and bullpen and assess whether the Rays have everything they need to make a deep postseason run.#MLB #Yankees #Rays #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrels #baseballgame 00:00 MLB Playoff Race Heats Up01:44 White Sox Take a Huge Game From Cleveland06:31 Can the Padres’ Rotation Survive October?09:30 Blue Jays Let One Get Away11:57 How Much Is Too Much for MLB Relievers?14:29 Four More Teams Punch Their Playoff Ticket17:37 Aaron Judge Looks Like Aaron Judge Again22:02 Is the Yankees’ Rotation Getting Healthy at the Perfect Time?23:56 George Lombard Jr. or Anthony Volpe?27:09 Did Volpe Fix His Swing in Triple-A?28:43 Can the Yankees Still Steal the AL East?30:04 What Could Sink the Yankees in October?33:35 Are the Rays Built for an October Run?Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRates & Barrels MERCH https://rates-and-barrels.printify.me/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the Milwaukee Brewers built to make a deep October run? DVR is joined by WTMJ Brewers host Dominic Cotroneo to examine why Milwaukee’s unconventional offense works, Jacob Misiorowski’s transformation into an ace, Logan Henderson’s emergence and how the Brewers could build their pitching staff for the MLB postseason.First, the American League playoff picture is finally beginning to take shape. The Toronto Blue Jays have quietly pushed their way back into serious contention, while the White Sox and the rest of a crowded AL field battle for six postseason spots. Could Toronto be a dangerous “house money” team if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays get back to October?Then it’s time for Where the Money Went. Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula gets his first taste of the majors, showing impressive plate discipline and hitting his first MLB home run. DVR and Dom also discuss late-season fantasy baseball strategy, returning catchers and why finding usable pitching in the final two weeks has become increasingly difficult.Finally, Closing the Tab turns to the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Is Jordan Walker’s breakout sustainable? Does St. Louis have the position-player core to contend again soon? And can the organization’s pitching development catch up quickly enough to complete the rebuild?Plus, Dominic discusses the Service Time podcast and the history of baseball’s relationship with its players.#MLB #Brewers #BlueJays #MLBPlayoffs #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Blue Jays Emerge in the AL Playoff Race03:43 Is the AL Playoff Picture Finally Taking Shape?09:25 The Blue Jays Are Making Their Move12:42 Padres-D-backs & the NL Wild Card Race18:05 Where the Money Went: Josue De Paula Arrives21:19 Late-Season Fantasy Baseball Strategy25:30 Brewers Deep Dive: Is This Team Better?29:17 Why Milwaukee’s Offense Works33:43 What Really Happened to Milwaukee in the 2025 NLCS?36:43 Misiorowski, Henderson & the Brewers’ October Rotation41:15 Who Emerges From the Brewers Bullpen?43:58 Closing the Tab: 2026 Cardinals49:03 Is Jordan Walker’s Breakout For Real?52:22 The Cardinals’ Young Core55:13 Dominic Cotroneo’s Service Time PodcastLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiper Contributor: Dominic Cotroneo Executive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Hall of Famer Chipper Jones returns to Starkville!This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the Braves icon to talk Ronald Acuña Jr.’s memorable curtain call, his favorite Bobby Cox ejection stories, whether Chipper ever got tossed himself, and what he thinks he would hit in today’s game. Plus, Chipper weighs in on ABS, the evolving role of hitting coaches, the Braves’ World Series chances, and his memorable battles with Doug Glanville.Later, the guys head to Arizona for Strange But True, where the Diamondbacks and Royals somehow turned a 0 0 game into an absolute baseball zombie thriller.Rundown:0:00 Today’s Lineup00:37 Welcome to Starkville8:33 UP NEXT: CHIPPER JONES VISITS STARKVILLE8:35 Ronald Acuña Jr. Curtain Call18:05 Did Chipper Jones Ever Troll?21:58 Changing Role of Hitting Coaches26:40 The Braves’ World Series Chances31:08 In Honor of Bobby Cox - what’s your favorite Bobby Cox Ejection Story?35:39 Has Chipper Jones ever been Ejected from a game?37:35 What would Chipper Jones have hit if he were still playing baseball today?39:32 Thoughts on ABS - is it helping the game?41:22 Chipper Vs. Doug - stories about Doug Glanville going up against Chipper Jones45:27 UP NEXT: STRANGE BUT TRUE46:21 Strange But True Diamondbacks Vs. Royals Zombie gameFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Joe MaddonProducer: Matthew Chilelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Under the Radar crew is back! DVR reunites with Ian Kahn and Nando Di Fino to look back at lessons from the Fantasy Baseball season, identify post-hype sleepers for 2027 and discuss the incredible rise of Yankees starter Cam Schlittler.Just how good has Schlittler become? The guys break down his dramatic improvement in command, overpowering arsenal and rapid development before asking a much bigger question: Has Schlittler already become a top-five starting pitcher?Then it's time to start looking ahead to 2027 fantasy baseball. Royce Lewis headlines a group of former top prospects who may still have another level to reach. Could Lewis' combination of power and speed finally turn him into a 20/20 player if he stays healthy? Plus, Spencer Jones is beginning to deliver on the enormous power-speed potential that made him such an intriguing Yankees prospect, while the crew looks back at a young pitching class that largely delivered on the hype this season.Finally, Jake Bauers gets his flowers in the Sage Performance Review after emerging as one of the biggest waiver-wire surprises of the season.It’s an Under the Radar reunion filled with fantasy baseball strategy, prospect talk, old predictions, receipts and plenty of stories along the way.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper Contributors: Nando Di Fino & Ian KahnExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#FantasyBaseball #MLB #Yankees #CamSchlittler #Baseball #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Under the Radar Reunion04:02 Fantasy Baseball Lessons From 202614:21 DVR’s Fantasy Season & Young Pitching19:34 2027 Post-Hype Sleepers20:30 Christian Encarnacion-Strand23:22 Can We Still Believe in Royce Lewis?28:37 Jasson Domínguez & Spencer Jones34:44 Cam Schlittler’s Incredible Rise41:11 Is Cam Schlittler a Top-5 Starter?43:13 Nick Gonzales: 2027 Sleeper?47:04 What Matters Beyond the Numbers?53:01 Jake Bauers’ Breakout Season56:27 Under the Radar Reunion Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are the wheels falling off for the Los Angeles Dodgers? DVR, Eno and Trevor May discuss Shohei Ohtani heading to the IL, Freddie Freeman battling another injury and the Dodgers calling up top prospect Josue De Paula directly from Double-A as they try to get healthy for October.Plus, Jazz Chisholm Jr. lands on the IL during a disappointing walk year for the Yankees. What could his upcoming free agency look like? Corbin Carroll’s back injury comes at a brutal time for the Diamondbacks as they battle for a National League Wild Card spot.Then it’s time for the 2026 Angels Autopsy. With new ownership on the way, the Angels are already making significant organizational changes. Eno examines dramatic pitch-mix changes following Mike Maddux’s departure, the evolution of Reid Detmers and whether a greater investment in analytics and player development can finally change the direction of the franchise.Finally, we check in on three veteran starting pitchers whose futures have become increasingly difficult to project. Can Framber Valdez adjust as his velocity and strikeout rate decline? Have the Rays found something with Freddy Peralta? And could Shane Bieber become one of the most intriguing bounce-back pitchers of 2027?Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #JosueDePaula #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels #TheAthletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which MLB rookies should we be buying heading into 2027? DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie set expectations for Colt Emerson, Braden Montgomery and Spencer Jones after three fascinating rookie seasons — and dig into the strengths, flaws and adjustments that could determine what comes next.Colt Emerson battled through a wrist injury while making the jump to Triple-A and the Seattle Mariners, finishing with 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases between the two levels. Jed shares his own experience playing through a similar wrist injury and explains why Emerson’s 34.4% strikeout rate in Seattle may not tell the entire story.Braden Montgomery’s rookie season presents a different challenge. The Chicago White Sox outfielder already shows an advanced approach at the plate, but Eno examines whether below-average bat speed and athletic tools could limit his ceiling — and what Montgomery might need to unlock to become a bigger offensive threat.Then there’s Spencer Jones. The New York Yankees rookie has elite bat speed and has crushed fastballs, but a 36.6% strikeout rate and significant swing-and-miss against breaking and offspeed pitches raise questions about his long-term ceiling. Before looking ahead, Rates & Barrels begins its 2026 MLB Autopsy series with the Athletics. Injuries devastated a young lineup, but the problems go beyond health. Plus, Baseball News You Should Know: Aaron Judge isn’t thrilled about playing only six innings in his return to the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani’s health remains something to monitor, Corbin Burnes returns from Tommy John surgery, Jacob Misiorowski makes history with his 1,000th pitch at 100 mph or faster, and Seattle Mariners rookie Lázaro Montes crushes a 474-foot home run.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #MLBRookies #Baseball #FantasyBaseball #SpencerJones #ColtEmerson #BradenMontgomery #RatesAndBarrels #TheAthletic0:00 Welcome to Rates & Barrels3:44 Baseball News You Should Know6:20 Shohei Ohtani’s Health7:30 Corbin Burnes Returns10:49 Jacob Misiorowski Makes History15:59 Brewers Rally & Jackson Chourio17:16 Lázaro Montes’ 474-Foot Homer20:41 Athletics Autopsy: What Went Wrong?24:35 The A’s Defensive Problem26:41 Should the A’s Trade a Young Hitter?28:31 The A’s Pitching Development Problem42:23 Building the A’s for 202747:32 Expectations for the A’s in 202751:27 Intriguing MLB Rookies for 202751:27 Colt Emerson57:48 Braden Montgomery1:06:50 Spencer Jones1:12:13 Thanks for Watching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno goes solo for a Tuesday roundup: Aaron Judge's return (and Trent Grisham's hamstring), Seattle's playoff odds slipping under 7%, and injury news on Pivetta, Burnes, McClanahan, and Kyle Harrison. Then The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya joins for the state of the Dodgers: Ohtani's done pitching for the season, the back of the rotation, and what's wrong with Kyle Tucker. Plus waiver wire notes to close.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/fi...Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: / discord Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Eno SarrisGuest: Fabian ArdayaExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Tauri Jay Miller#MLB #Dodgers #FantasyBaseball #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsJoin the Rates & BarrelsDiscord Server!https://discord.com/invite/FyBa9f3wFe / discordServer dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6082 members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of baseball’s greatest managers, Joe Maddon, returns to Starkville!This week, Jayson and Doug catch up with Joe to break down the latest stadium developments in Tampa, reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 World Series champion Cubs, and weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s singular dominance and Mike Trout’s enduring loyalty.Later, the guys head to Philadelphia for a wild edition of Strange But True, diving into a pair of stunning Phillies comebacks that proved they are never out of it—even down to their final out.Rundown:3:49 Joe Maddon Joins the Show5:22 A New Ballpark in Tampa?15:24 Managing in the Trop18:28 Ohtani vs. PCA26:36 2016 Chicago Cubs32:22 State of Modern Managing38:52 Mike Trout’s Loyalty41:09 Best Ejection Stories45:47 Strange But TrueFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Joe MaddonProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shohei Ohtani has been playing through a pair of injuries, does he need a breather before the playoffs? Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers’ unique position in the final month of the regular season, before digging into Adley Rutschman’s return to Baltimore, and several intriguing players they’re considering on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah returns to discuss the Atlanta Dog that went missing during a matinee at Nats Park this week.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/fi...Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord:   / discord  Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #Dodgers #FantasyBaseball #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsJoin the Rates & BarrelsDiscord Server!  / discord  Server dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6082 membersRundown1:36 Does Shohei Ohtani Need a Break Before October?5:25 Adley Rutschman: Homers in Return to Baltimore8:40 Catchers’ Uphill Battle to Stay Healthy & Hit12:24 An Outlook for Padres Rookie Ethan Salas?16:30 Coming Up Next17:04 Chasing Categories in September22:29 Other Hitters to Consider: Jonah Cox & Adael Amador30:47Iván Herrera’s Future Behind the Plate33:50 Shallow League Interest In Trevor Story?38:27 Corbin Burnes: Nearing Big-League Return39:44 Pitchers Facing Innings Limit50:24 Coming Up51:08 Waiver-Wire Pitching Woes This September1:00:50 Taste of the Majors: The Atlanta Dog That Wasn’t1:08:00 Happy Birthday, DVR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Several presentations and tools from Saberseminar have us thinking about baseball in different ways. Eno, Trevor, and DVR share a few takeaways and threads to pull on in the future, including the impact of high pitch count innings, biomechanics, and more. Plus, they discuss an impressive tool -- Open Command -- and look at some of the biggest differences across pitchers compared to Location+, and they revisit a previous talk about arm angle and it's relationship to injury, especially when a high arm-angle pitcher utilizes a sweeper.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow 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 SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsRundown0:00 More Takeaways From Saberseminar1:36 A Fun New Tool: BaseballFlightsim.com from Kevin Brown5:04 Projection Fragility: Michael Hershkowitz & Beat the Streak9:52 Velocity Dip After High Volume Inning (Michael Alan Shabraeck)13:49 Biomechanics: Front Knee Collapse (Ben Lerch)19:32 Reducing Silos: Reds POBO Nick Krall22:38 Open Command: What Does It Tell Us? (Doyoung-Tom Kim)45:48 High Arm Angles & Sweepers: A Bad Mix? (Connor Richards)Join the Rates & Barrels Discord Server!Server dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6079 membersDiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.