Spring Games Begin! | Team Previews: Yankees, A's & Angels

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Max Scherzer's reunion with the Blue Jays, the innings projections for Shohei Ohtani in 2026, and several trends they're watching this spring -- including shifts in pitch mix for the Nats, aggression on the basepaths, and the development of several young players. Plus, Trevor breaks down the typical spring training day for a big-league veteran. Rundown0:39 Max Scherzer Re-Signs with the Blue Jays8:13 Other News & Notes: Merrill Kelly (Back) & Brandon Woodruff13:03 Shohei Ohtani’s Innings Projection for 202616:57 Trends to Watch This Spring29:24 Which Inexperienced Pitchers Are You Watching This Spring?40:24 The Spring Running Game48:43 A Day in the Life of a Big Leaguer During Spring TrainingFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.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.

Eno and Jed discuss the full-time arrival of the automated ball-strike challenge system in 2026 and the players most likely to be impacted by the changed to the strike zone. Plus, they resume the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rays, where ongoing competition for playing is unfolding at several positions, and the Cardinals, who have opened up a lot of opportunities for younger players by trading away several veterans in their rebuilding effort this winter. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown1:01 The Expected Impact of ABS in 202618:40 Tampa Bay Rays Preview43:14 St. Louis Cardinals PreviewFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few players with questionable statuses for Opening Day -- including Dodgers starter Blake Snell and Brewers starter Brandon Woodruff -- before previewing the Houston Astros with The Athletic's Chandler Rome. They also discuss a few rebound hitters with discounted draft-day prices this winter, before digging into DVR's unusual build in Monday night's Mixed LABR draft. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown2:41 Blake Snell’s Slow Spring9:19 Brandon Woodruff’s Path to Opening Day14:00 Chris Sale: Signs One-Year Extension16:00 Houston Astros Preview32:03 Will This Astros Team Contend with Better Health in 2026?37:51 Rebound Hitters for 202650:34 Similarities Between Oneil Cruz & PCA?1:04:53 DVR’s Mixed LABR DraftFull 2026 Mixed LABR Draft Board: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-mixed-draftFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Chandler on Bluesky: @chandlerrome.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Chandler RomeEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR catch up on a spring injury for Joe Ryan before continuing their team preview series with the Yankees, Athletics and Angels. First, Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss a Yankees’ position player group that is nearly identical to 2025, then Melissa Lockard drops by to examine the A’s as they try to navigate the unique challenges of Sutter Health Park in Sacramento for a second season. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown3:05 Joe Ryan: MRI Shows Back Inflammation4:21 Jackson Holliday: Falling in Drafts Following Hamate Injury9:45 JR Ritchie: Impressive Spring Debut12:13 New York Yankees Team Preview36:45 (Sacramento) Athletics Team Preview59:44 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Team PreviewFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Brendan on Bluesky: @brendankuty.bsky.socialFollow Melissa on Bluesky: @melissalockard.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Brendan Kuty & Melissa LockardEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few news items ahead of the weekend including Jordan Westburg's elbow injury and Bruce Meyer's move into the executive director role for the MLBPA, before continuing the Team Preview series! Sahadev Sharma joins the show to discuss the Cubs, C. Trent Rosecrans drops by to break down the Reds, and Dennis Lin is here to talk about the Padres. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown1:16 Listener Leagues in Progress6:45 Spring Injury Updates: Jordan Westburg's Elbow, Tommy John Surgery for Pablo López15:16 Bruce Meyer Moves Into Executive Director Role for MLBPA20:19 Chicago Cubs Team Preview49:42 Cincinnati Reds Team Preview1:18:19 Padres Team PreviewFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Sahadev on Bluesky: @sahadevsharma.bsky.socialFollow Trent on Bluesky: @ctrent.bsky.socialFollow Dennis on Twitter: @dennisline-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Sahadev Sharma, C. Trent Rosecrans & Dennis LinEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Mariners, who are hoping to make another deep run in October, the Pirates, who have added a lot of much-needed pop to their lineup this winter, and the Marlins, who have a wide-range of options vying for regular run in their position player core as they continue their rebuilding effort. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown1:13 Seattle Mariners Team Preview17:28 Underrated Mariners We’re Interested In24:18 PIttsburgh Pirates Team Preview39:38 Underrated Pirates We’re Interested In49:10 Miami Marlins Team Preview55:21 Underrated Marlins We’re Interested InFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed continue the Team Preview series with a breakdown of the Rangers, whose injury-risk brings a high ceiling and a low floor as a potentially dangerous team in the AL West, the Nats, entering Year 1 with a new group in the front office at the helm, and the White Sox, who should be slightly improved as their rebuilding effort continues. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown3:46 Texas Rangers Team Preview24:52 Underrated Rangers We’re Interested In30:25 Washington Nationals Team Preview48:20 Underrated Nationals We’re Interested In56:49 Chicago White Sox Team Preview1:14:14 Underrated White Sox We’re Interested InFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the stunning report that Tony Clark is expected to resign as the executive director of the MLBPA, an update on Pablo López and Nick Castellanos’ fit with the Padres, before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the Orioles, Brewers, and Rockies. Read The Athletic’s coverage of Tony Clark’s expected resignation ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7052142Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown0:19 Tony Clark Expected to Resign as Executive Director of MLBPA6:27 Pablo López: Has Tear in UCL; Getting Second Opinion8:50 Nick Castellanos Joins Padres13:49 Baltimore Orioles Team Preview31:33 Underrated Orioles We’re Interested In39:40 Milwaukee Brewers Team Preview51:32 Underrated Brewers We’re Interested In1:07:45 Colorado Rockies Team Preview1:14:23 Underrated Rockies We’re Interested InFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere#baseball #fantasybaseball #orioles#brewers#rockies2026 Listener League Details -- League Are Full!(Another Opportunity to Compete Together Coming in March)Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRules Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRead Matt Gelb's story -- 'How the Phillies’ $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6852239Rundown0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin SteeleFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.