Episodes

  • One Game 3 From the Wild Card Round & Three Teams Sent Packing

    One Game 3 From the Wild Card Round & Three Teams Sent Packing
    Oct 3 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss the action from Day 2 of the Wild Card Round which featured three teams advancing -- including the Tigers, Royals and Padres -- and just one series -- Mets v. Brewers -- that will head to a decisive Game 3. With Division Series previews on tap for Friday's episode, they also examine the offseason questions facing the Astros, Orioles and Braves as those teams begin to focus on 2025. Rundown 1:43 Jackson Chourio & Garrett Mitchell Send Brewers-Mets to Game 3 8:32 The Surprising Season of Tobias Myers; Any Wrinkles for Game 3? 15:30 The Orioles' Swift October Exit & A Big Offseason Looming 29:51 The Tigers' Johnny Wholestaff Approach Wins in Game 2 41:11 Big Offseason Questions Looming for the Astros 47:46 The Padres Pile On Early Against Max Fried to Advance 54:06 Atlanta's Offseason Questions Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • A Wild Day 1 & Four Teams Facing Elimination on Day 2

    A Wild Day 1 & Four Teams Facing Elimination on Day 2
    Oct 2 2024
    Eno, Britt and DVR look back at fun opening day of the 2024 postseason and consider the implications of Game 1 in each series as four teams -- the Astros, Braves, Brewers and Orioles -- all face elimination Wednesday. Rundown 0:55 Tarik Skubal's Gem, Tigers' Game 2 Kitchen Sink Pitching Plan 10:56 Mets Parlay Big Inning Into Game 2 Elimination Opportunity in Milwaukee 25:38 The Orioles' Lineup is Looking For Answers 35:00 The Padres' Intriguing Rotation Alignment Pays Off in Game 1, Can This Version of Joe Musgrove Close Out Atlanta in Game 2? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    53 mins
  • NL Wild Card Matchup Breakdown

    NL Wild Card Matchup Breakdown
    Oct 1 2024
    After an incredible Game 1 of Monday's Mets-Braves doubleheader, the NL Wild Card round matchups are set! Eno and DVR discuss the potential carryover effects of the tight schedule on both clubs as they go on the road to face the Padres and Brewers. How will the Braves navigate their pitching plans if Chris Sale is unavailable? Will the bullpens wear down as series progress? Plus, is this the most complete Padres team that AJ Preller has assembled in San Diego? Can the Mets' lineup propel them deep into October, or will the Brewers' mixing and matching approach in the pitching staff continues to work in the playoffs? Rundown 3:34 Doubleheader Carryover Effects on Atlanta's Pitching 11:39 The Best Padres Squad of the Preller Era? 17:49 Limited Value of Regular Season Meetings 23:28 The Depth of the Mets' Lineup 34:40 The Brewers' Pitching Flexibility 41:00 Full World Series Predictions Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • AL Wild Card Matchup Breakdown

    AL Wild Card Matchup Breakdown
    Sep 30 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss the two AL Wild Card matchups with the Tigers' second-half surge bringing them to Houston, with an opportunity to end the Astros' string of seven consecutive ALCS appearances. Plus, they examine the Royals-Orioles matchup, and wonder if the Kansas City bats behind Bobby Witt Jr. and Salvador Perez can bring enough to the table against playoff pitching, and if the O's second-half performance (40-41) will carry over into October. Rundown 3:14 Can The Tigers Carry Their Excellent Second Half Into October? 10:34 Buying Elite Quality of Contact Suppression? 17:31 The Difficulty of Picking Against the Astros 25:52 How Do the Royals and Orioles Match Up? 34:37 What's Behind the September Struggles of the Baltimore Bullpen? 38:57 Who Advances to Face the Yankees in the ALDS? 47:37 The Lingering Questions About Supporting Bats Behind Judge and Soto 50:31 Cleveland's Shift Toward More Power in 2024 Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's

    Saying Goodbye to the Oakland A's
    Sep 27 2024
    Eno and DVR are joined by Melissa Lockard on the heels of Thursday's final game for the Oakland A's at the Coliseum. They discuss Melissa's path into A's fanhood a few decades ago, the final home game in Oakland, where things stand with the A's player development, and the long-term outlook for Brent Rooker and Lawrence Butler. Rundown 1:11 Melissa's Path to Becoming an A's Fan 6:07 A Bunny Bringing Balls Out of the Ground? 13:19 How Did This Actually Happens? 20:53 The Final Home Game in Oakland 25:34 What's Next for A's Fans? 33:57 Where Do Things Stand for Player Development? 39:12 How Far Is This Team From Contention? 49:22 Brent Rooker's Incredible 2024 Campaign 53:44 Lawrence Butler's Future 59:22 Which Pitching Prospects is Melissa Most Excited About for 2025? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Melissa on Twitter: @MelissaLockard e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com \Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Melissa Lockard Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 8 mins
  • Why Each Team in Contention Will Get Bounced (& Why They'll Win it All)

    Why Each Team in Contention Will Get Bounced (& Why They'll Win it All)
    Sep 24 2024
    Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the flaws for each of the 15 remaining teams in contention for the playoffs and explain why that could lead to their elimination (and share a few reasons why they could win the World Series). Does recent form even matter? If so, for how long? Does the Orioles' underwhelming second half mean more than the Royals' seven-game losing streak, or can teams turn everything around with a clean slate in October? Rundown 1:15 The Dodgers' Current Starting Pitching Options 5:06 Are The Phillies Ready to Finish the Job in 2024? 8:51 Is Starting Pitching Depth the Brewers' Biggest Weakness? 13:58 Could the Padres' Defense Lead to Their Playoff Demise? 17:47 Can the D-backs Continue to Outhit Their Pitching? 21:24 What Are Mets' Biggest Concerns Beyond Francisco Lindor's Health? 27:05 Is the Braves' Nightmare Simply Missing the Postseason? 29:48 Has the Gap Between the Yankees and Astros Closed Since the 2022 ALCS? 34:54 We Owe an Apology to the Guardians 39:49 What Are the Astros' Concerns Beyond the Yordan Alvarez Injury? 44:22 Macro View Problems for the Orioles 50:46 Are the Tigers Actually Good? 56:08 Beyond the Seven-Game Losing Streak, What Are You Worried About with the Royals? 1:01:34 Can The Twins Clear the Cobwebs? 1:07:07 It Would Be a Shame for the Mariners to Waste This Pitching Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 20 mins
  • How We Would Improve the End of Fantasy Baseball Season

    How We Would Improve the End of Fantasy Baseball Season
    Sep 23 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss a few potential tweaks to the endgame of fantasy baseball season, which always brings a plethora of odd and challenging decisions. Plus, they look at the injury-hampered season of Rafael Devers, the second-half recovery from Eugenio Suárez, and the limited options available for the final week in draft-and-hold formats. Rundown 3:53 Eno's H2H Lament 6:55 What Is the Ideal Endgame in Fantasy Baseball? 22:00 Rafael Devers' 2024 Season is Over 29:02 Eugenio Suárez's Massive Second Half 33:05 Staying Upright Until the End in Draft-and-Hold Leagues 42:05 Jonathan Aranda is Pulling Us Back in with a Nice September 51:59 Where the Money Went: Final Week Edition 54:32 Luke Weaver's Adjustments & 2025 Closer Outlook Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 13 mins
  • Never Doubt Shohei Ohtani

    Never Doubt Shohei Ohtani
    Sep 20 2024
    Eno and DVR discuss Shohei Ohtani's 50-50 campaign -- and the incredible performance he turned in Thursday to reach that milestone. Plus, they examine Bo Bichette's future outlook as his 2024 season has to come a close, before looking at the second-half K-BB% leaderboard. Rundown 2:03 Shohei Ohtani Creates the 50-50 Club 4:54 Where Does Thursday's Six-Hit, Two Homer Game Rank All Time? 10:00 Oh Yeah, He'll Pitch Again Next Year 16:10 Freezing Ohtani Takes (Including Our Own) 22:15 Bo Bichette's Disappointing 2024 Season is Over. What's Next? 34:02 Second Half K-BB% Leaderboard Surprises 47:38 Is Brandon Pfaadt the New Mitch Keller or Nick Pivetta? 55:45 Who Are You Targeting for the Final Week? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 11 mins