Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The MLB Trade Deadline may be over, but the fallout is only beginning. DVR and Eno break down the biggest stories still shaping baseball, including the shocking trade that sent Adley Rutschman from the Baltimore Orioles to the Boston Red Sox and what it means for both franchises moving forward.

The New York Yankees made one of the most surprising roster moves of the season by promoting top prospect George Lombard Jr. while optioning Anthony Volpe and Jasson Domínguez. DVR and Eno discuss what the moves say about New York's future, how Elliott Ramos fits into the roster, and whether the Yankees are positioning themselves for another deep postseason run.

The guys also examine the biggest winners and losers from the trade deadline, including a closer look at Emmet Sheehan's demotion, the Dodgers' loaded rotation after acquiring Tarik Skubal, Washington's infield auditions and Atlanta's playoff outlook.

If you're looking for the latest MLB trade deadline analysis, fantasy baseball advice, prospect breakdowns and playoff outlooks, Rates & Barrels has you covered.

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00:00 - Intro
01:30 - Trade Deadline Fallout
01:55 - Biggest Surprise Move: Adley Rutschman to Red Sox
09:55 - Playoff Odds role in Trade Deadline
20:00 -Yankees Roster Moves
24:35 -Yankees Injuries
26:00 - George Lombard Jr Call-up
31:45 - Prospect impact from Trade Deadline
38-20 - Emmet Sheehan gets optioned
41:35 - Dodgers Pitching Rotation
43:45 - Braves roster Moves
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The MLB Trade Deadline is here and Eno and DVR are live, reacting to the blockbuster deals and surprise moves from around the league. Which contenders did the most to improve their World Series chances? Which teams fell short of expectations? Plus, we break down the biggest winners, losers, and lingering questions as the postseason picture begins to take shape.

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Tarik Skubal has been traded to the Dodgers in a four-player trade with the Tigers. Despite the crowded playoff picture in the AL Central, the Tigers opted to deal their ace in hopes of getting multiple contributors capable of keeping them in the mix for future playoff runs. Eno and DVR discuss the details of the trade, and the potential of the Dodgers’ rotation if they can have everyone healthy during the playoffs.

Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel

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Rundown
0:00 Intro Starts
0:25 Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers in Four-Player Swap
4:40 River Ryan’s Ceiling
9:23 Zyhir Hope’s Clearer Path to the Big Leagues in Detroit
12:44 A Tigers Core Positioned Well Beyond 2026?
15:29 Don’t Crown The Dodgers Yet!

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The Red Sox have been one of baseball's hottest teams since late June, and this week Jayson and Doug are joined by former major leaguer and NESN studio analyst Will Middlebrooks to break down what's behind Boston's surprising turnaround and why the club has become one of the biggest stories in baseball. Then, Jayson shares stories from Hall of Fame Weekend in Cooperstown, including a chance encounter with one of the greatest hitters in baseball history and why even Hall of Famers are still in awe of the game's most exclusive club.
Rundown:
2:13 Jayson’s Weekend in Cooperstown
10:23 Will Middlebrooks Visits Starkville
11:23 The Red-Hot Red Sox
18:02 Being a Top Prospect
23:48 Curtis Mead-Connelly Early Trade
26:46 Evaluating the American League
33:28 Reliving the 2013 World Series
37:25 The Infamous Obstruction Play
41:11 Hall of Fame Perspectives
45:19 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Will Middlebrooks
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With Monday’s trade deadline fast approaching, Eno and DVR break down the A.J. Minter trade from the Mets to the Twins and explain why the smaller deals can be just as important as the blockbuster moves. Then, the guys dig into the waiver wire before welcoming Niv Shah to discuss perhaps his biggest hot dog review yet, ranking four Harry Potter-inspired dogs—one for each Hogwarts house.
Rundown:
1:33 Max Clark Gets the Call: Can He Hit Right Away?
7:49 Bryan Baker Gets Save No. 30
10:10 Is Baker a Top-10 Closer for Next Year?
12:25 A.J. Minter to Twins: Two Prospects to Mets
16:10 Luke Murphy Gets the Call
17:57 Will Quinn Mathews Stick after Debut?
19:52 Late-Season Looks for Whisenhunt & Tidwell?
23:40 Will Phillies Upgrade No. 5 Starter Spot?
27:58 Stash Héctor Rodríguez?
30:49 Matt McLain Returns
33:05 Odds & Ends: Miller Replacements, Walcott DH Duty & Jays Depth
38:52 An Aggressive Assignment: A Four Hot-Dog Saturday?
44:21 Finding Your House
50:10 Should You Pay Up for Roch Cholowsky?
56:13 Blocking Others From a Deal?
Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 4p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
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