Team Previews: Rangers, Nationals & White Sox

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.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRundown3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?Follow 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, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLCheck out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans48:10 The Impact of Managers & CoachesFollow 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 continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLCheck out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels StartersFollow 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 continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRundown5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Emilio Pagán, Jeff Hoffman & Pete Fairbanks37:12 ADP Tier 4 -- Trevor Megill, Daniel Palencia, Kenley Jansen, Abner Uribe, Dennis Santana & Ryan Walker50:55 ADP Tier 5 -- Griffin Jax, Seranthony Domínguez, Robert Suarez, Edwin Uceta, Robert Garcia, Riley O’Brien57:32 Unsettled Situations: LAA, ATH, WAS, ARI, COL & MINFollow 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 take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep. Rundown2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with Tigers (3/$115M)8:52 Tarik Skubal’s Arbitration Win16:42 Brendan Donovan Traded to the Mariners20:53 Eugenio Suárez Returns to the Reds24:08 Luis Arraez Signs with the Giants26:32 Jordan Rosenblum Joins the Show36:50 The Stickiness of Defensive Metrics50:10 Jeff Zimmerman Joins the Show59:16 Managing Risk within Roster Builds1:11:02 Miguel Andujar Signs with the PadresFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Jordan on Bluesky: @rosenjordanblum.bsky.socialFollow Jeff on Bluesky: @jeffwzimmerman.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuests: Jordan Rosenblum & Jeff ZimmermanEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.