Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

MLB Trade Deadline is just days away, DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie explain why the Detroit Tigers are good enough to make a legitimate run and why trading Tarik Skubal could be the wrong move. They discuss Detroit's dominant pitching staff, the emergence of Troy Melton, potential deadline upgrades, and why the Tigers should not be sellers.

The crew also breaks down the Mariners' comeback win over the Dodgers, what Seattle needs to take control of the AL West, and the latest update on Shohei Ohtani's pitching timeline as Los Angeles continues its push toward another postseason.

Plus, Eno, DVR and Jed dive into one of baseball's most fascinating scouting discussions: What is "hit tool?"

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
Contributor: Jed Lowrie
Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis
Editor: McEnroe Francis
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MLB Trade Deadline week continues with DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discussing strategies for both ends of the spectrum. The Yankees and Dodgers are looking towards the postseason while the Mets are looking towards next year. They break down the Yankees' search for offensive help following Cody Bellinger's injury and the ongoing absence of Aaron Judge. Plus, they examine whether the Dodgers should make another blockbuster move despite already having baseball's deepest roster, and what the Mets' long-term plan should be.

The crew also debates potential landing spots for trade targets including Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, Matt Chapman and Tarik Skubal, examines which roster upgrades make the most sense for each contender, and wraps up the show by discussing Salvador Perez's Hall of Fame case after he became the Royals' all-time home run leader.

Don't miss our LIVE Trade Deadline show; Monday August 3rd at 5p ET on the Rates & Barrels YouTube Channel

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First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Guest: Britt Ghiroli
Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis
Editor: McEnroe Francis
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Jacob Misiorowski was rolling again Sunday, striking out 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. Eno and DVR discuss The Miz’s ongoing dominance and prepare for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to the Atlanta lineup. Should Acuña’s increasing injury history significantly lower his playing time projections in the future? Plus, Spencer Nusbaum joins the show to discuss the trade that sent Curtis Mead to the Red Sox and brought Connelly Early to the Nationals, as well as a few young starters getting closer to contributing in Washington.

First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
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Editor: McEnroe Francis

Thumbnail Credit: Photo by John Fisher/Getty Images

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There’s one thing sports fans can all agree on: Phillies fans love to boo. This week, Jayson and Doug look back at All-Star Week, share stories from the wrong side of a hostile Philly crowd, and discuss why the city’s fans have earned their reputation. Then, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joins the show to talk about being honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, along with a few behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. To close things out, Jayson and Doug dive into another edition of Strange But True in Sacramento.
Rundown:
1:34 All-Star Game in Philadelphia
3:00 Phillies Fans LOVE to Boo
9:22 Joe Buck Visits Starkville
10:38 Hall of Fame Weekend
14:04 Baseball’s Impact
19:19 Calling Baseball Games
28:50 Entering the Hall of Fame
30:36 Announcing Baseball vs. Football
33:29 Broadcasting Baseball
36:25 Joe’s Cooperstown Speech
46:07 Observations on Today’s Game
48:12 Swift-Kelce Wedding
54:25 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Joe Buck
Producer: Jason Potere
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A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings is here, and Eno already has a few regrets. On this week's Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR break down the latest rankings, discussing the biggest risers, fallers, and surprises. Then, they hit the waiver wire to highlight hitters and pitchers worth adding before wrapping up with a look at Clay Holmes' impending return.
Rundown:
0:32 Updated SP Rankings!
5:22 The Summer of Justin Wrobleski
11:15 Logan Webb’s Fall
14:53 Sean Burke is a Tough Rank!
20:41 Hunter Brown’s Woes
27:20 Keider Montero’s Surge
32:01 Is Ethan Pecko a Deep Sleeper in Houston?
33:30 Sonny Gray’s Changes
40:48 Injuries of Note
41:54 Hitters of Interest: Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr. & Joey Ortiz
53:45 Pitchers of Interest: Zac Thornton, Brandon Pfaadt & Keider Montero
57:02 Clay Holmes Nears Return
First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026
Eno's Updated SP Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461994
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
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