Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

As the All-Star break nears, it's time to revisit some preseason predictions that didn't quite pan out. DVR explains why he'd be less bullish on Kyle Tucker today, Jed breaks down the Braves' surprising fall, and Eno evaluates the Astros' first-half performance against expectations. Plus, the guys discuss Zack Wheeler's frustration over his All-Star snub and whether the surging Marlins can make a legitimate postseason run.
Rundown:
0:38 DVR’s Mulligan: Kyle Tucker Will Win NL MVP Award
4:41 NL MVP Candidates
11:59 Eno’s Mulligan: Expectations for 2026 Astros
16:46 Jed’s Mulligan: Choosing Atlanta in Four vs. The Field
23:39 Austin Riley’s Struggles
28:59 Who Does Jed Want in Place of Atlanta Now?
32:42 Zack Wheeler is Mad
40:19 A ‘Target Home-Run Rate’
50:00 An Intriguing Change?
58:42 The Marlins Are Cooking
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Jed Lowrie
Editor: Jason Potere
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After a few exciting weeks, the U.S. Men’s National Team came crashing back to earth Monday night and were eliminated from the World Cup. Eno and DVR lament a disappointing effort before turning their attention back to baseball. The guys discuss what baseball and soccer have in common when it comes to developing young athletes. They examine how different types of pitchers age and highlight a few who have exceeded expectations this season. Later, they tackle the fan debate surrounding whether the Mets should consider trading Francisco Lindor and spotlight some unexpected relievers from around the league.
Rundown:
0:45 U.S. Men’s National Team’s World Cup Loss
3:08 Youth Development: Similar Issues in Soccer and Baseball?
12:40 Cam Schlittler’s Outlook
21:47 Will League Eventually Adjust to Three Fastballs?
27:52 Which Pitchers Have Topped OOPSY K% and BB%?
35:50 Francisco Lindor Rumors
40:11 Is Eno Jumping Ship with E. Hancock, B. Ashcroft, C. Cavalli & K. Harrison?
47:22 Casey Mize’s K% Rise
52:06 Surprising Relievers
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From a bullpen call that sparked chants of "Shame!" to the never-ending pile of streaming apps and another Tommy John surgery for Cole Ragans, the boys have plenty to get off their chests. This week, Eno and DVR discuss Eury Pérez’s bid for perfection and why Marlins manager Clayton McCullough may have made the right call by pulling the young right-hander. Then, they dig into why it's often tougher than fans realize for pitchers like Ragans to regain their previous form after undergoing UCL reconstruction. Later, they welcome back Hunter Greene and break down where the money went over the weekend.
Rundown:
0:56 Is Eno Mad About Baseball?
4:44 Eury Pérez’s Bid for Perfection
9:54 DVR Is Mad About App Mania to Watch Baseball Continues
11:54 Junior Caminero’s Streak Ends with 11 HR in 11 Days
16:42 Tommy John Recovery
24:37 In-Season Usage Also a Challenge Post TJ Surgery
29:10 Can Gerrit Cole Recover to 2023 Skills Levels?
32:33 Batting Average Blues: When Should You Punt the Category?
40:47 Jordan Walker’s June
45:51 Looking for Intriguing Players ~1,000 Career PA
51:03 Hunter Greene Returns!
56:21 Where the Money Went
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Pete Crow-Armstrong was thrown out stealing on a walk... except he wasn't actually caught stealing on a walk. Confused? So were Jayson and Doug. This week, they break down PCA's controversial play at second base against the Mets, explain exactly what happened, and debate whether the league needs to change the rule.
Then, the guys revisit last week's search for a nickname worthy of Jacob Misiorowski's electric fastball, turning to the Starkville Hotline to hear listeners' best submissions.
Later, Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi joins the show to talk about his working relationship with Doug, the Cubs' up-and-down season, the unique atmosphere at Wrigley Field, the time he bought mozzarella sticks for an entire bar, and a couple hilarious stories about Chipper Jones.
Rundown:
2:59 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Steal That Wasn’t
13:58 Nickname for Jacob Misiorowski’s Fastball
20:18 Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi Joins the Show
22:08 Was PCA Safe or Out?
28:13 The 2026 Chicago Cubs
33:38 Great Rivalries
35:57 Boog the Broadcaster
41:15 ‘Mozzarella Sticks for Everybody’
44:29 Calling Games at Wrigley Field
47:31 Calling the World Series
49:41 Boog’s Bucket List
50:52 Chipper Jones’ Stories
57:15 Strange But True w/ the Phillies
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Jon ‘Boog’ Sciambi
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As America celebrates its birthday, fantasy managers are getting ready for the second half of the baseball season. This week, Eno and DVR take a closer look at what's behind Paul Skenes' recent struggles, and whether his declining fastball velocity helps explain the dip in results. Then, they size up several players around the league to determine who could be worth targeting in a trade. Plus, they wrap up the show by highlighting the best waiver-wire pickups on both the hitting and pitching sides ahead of the holiday weekend.
Rundown:
2:52 Concerns About Paul Skenes
14:40 Trade Activity Picking Up in Second Half
20:40 Which Lagging Bats Should Be Targets?
24:30 Younger Position Players to Trade For
29:02 First-Rounder Challenge Trade - Gunnar Henderson vs. Paul Skenes?
31:36 Plate Discipline Forward Targets
32:41 Pitchers to Deal For: Leaning on ERA-SIERA?
41:25 Is Drew Rasmussen Underrated in Long-Term Leagues?
43:27 Weekend Waiver Targets: Pitchers of Interest
54:47 Weekend Waiver Targets: Looking for Hitters Back After the Break?
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