Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Pitchers have to evolve fast to stay ahead, and this season has been no exception. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down the traits today's game values most and the adjustments a handful of starters are making—with varying degrees of success. Plus, the guys take a closer look at Eury Pérez's growth and the strides he's made in his third major league season.
Rundown:
2:17 The Speed of Adjustments
7:25 Faster Solutions: Who Actually Finds and Implements Them?
12:12 Pitcher Traits: What Are You Valuing More Today?
19:35 Kumar Rocker is Changing
26:57 Tanner Bibee: Pitching Deep Into Starts, Not Missing Bats
32:37 Brandon Sproat: Good Stuff, Inconsistent Results
40:23 Janson Junk: The Intrigue Continues
44:50 Eury Pérez: Has Increased Two-Seamer Usage Unlocked Ace Ceiling?
48:09 Logan Gilbert: More Adjustments?
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Trevor May
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It’s time to fire up the Trade Master 3000! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR unveil their boldest trade proposals ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including one that sends a former batting champ east and another that ships a former first-round pick south. Then, it’s another round of Name! That! Dude!, as the guys put their baseball knowledge to the test. To wrap things up, Jed recaps his trip to Fanatics Fest and shares some of his favorite moments.
Rundown:
0:48 A Win for Eno!: Four Free Fish & Chips?!
6:19 Position Player Fits
11:12 Middle-Infield Communication is Key
16:50 Trade Proposal: Luis Arraez to Tampa Bay
21:03 Trade Proposal: CJ Abrams to the Red Sox
26:42 Trade Proposal: Luis Robert Jr. to Cleveland
36:07 Trade Proposal: Jorge Soler to the Brewers
42:18 The League’s Struggles vs. LHP
44:15 Trade Proposal: Anthony Volpe to Atlanta
52:25 Name! That! Dude!
56:00 Jed Gets Behind the Plate at Fanatics Fest
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The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the Big Board is out! Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the players they think will be on the move before August 3 and discuss where they could land. Then, they recap a few key games with playoff implications from last night before diving into Britt's latest story on a bizarre alleged spying scandal involving the Angels and Rockies.
Rundown:
1:36 Building the Big Board:
5:01 Non-Stars Move the Needle
12:55 Contenders Trading From Their MLB Rosters?
15:10 Will Angels Approach Deadline Differently with John Mozeliak?
23:03 Joe Ryan Gives Up Six Homers in Loss Monday
28:22 Yankees-Pirates
31:18 Mookie Betts vs. Xander Bogaerts
34:18 Tigers-Cubs
36:35 White Sox-Rangers
39:01 Marlins-Astros
42:19 Angels Fired Member of Scouting Staff for Filming Rockies Coaches
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What is going on with Shohei Ohtani's knee? Eno and DVR break down the latest update, what it means that Ohtani has continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter, and why he's missed just one game since June 20. Then, they head to the AL East to discuss the red-hot Red Sox amid their 13-game winning streak and Kyle Bradish's new five-year deal with the Orioles. Later, they examine bullpen usage around the league and how it could shape the trade deadline market.
Rundown:
2:08 Shohei Ohtani’s Knee
6:56 The Red Sox Are Rolling: 13-Game Winning Streak
14:51 Remember Kristian Campbell?
18:30 Kyle Bradish Extension
26:32 Corbin Carroll & Bobby Witt Jr. Ailments
28:08 Puzzling Bullpens: Pirates, Marlins, D-backs & Angels
43:04 Where the Money Went
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The guys head to the bullpen for Fantasy Friday. With DVR out, Eno is joined by Eric Samulski of Rotoworld to break down the latest injury news, including updates on Jacob Misiorowski, Jacob deGrom, Garrett Crochet, Ranger Suárez, and more. They also discuss the Astros-Brewers trade that sent veteran Lance McCullers Jr. and pitcher Colton Gordon to Milwaukee as part of a deal for prospect Jadyn Fielder. Later, Eno and Eric wrap things up by highlighting the top hitters and pitchers to target on the waiver wire heading into the weekend.
Rundown:
1:30 Latest on Injured Pitchers
13:43 Lance McCullers Jr. Traded
19:49 A Different Kind of League Winner
37:35 Returns of Aging Aces
42:50 Waiver Wire Preview: Pitchers
55:07 Waiver Wire Preview: Hitters
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