Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The Mets entered the season with plenty of optimism. Instead, they've been plagued by injuries, inconsistency, and an ever-growing payroll. Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down what's gone wrong in Queens, whether a strong July could put New York back in the playoff race, or if selling at the trade deadline is becoming inevitable. Plus, a look at the Diamondbacks' pitching woes, what the future holds for Arizona's rotation, and another round of Name That Dude featuring a player from the past.
Rundown:
2:20 The LOL Mets Return?
9:12 Constant Tension Caused by the Environment?
13:29 Only Four Teams Have Lost More WARP to the IL (source: BP)
15:14 Will Mets Rally Before Deadline?
22:32 Arizona Pitching Woes: A Two-Year Struggle
25:20 Zac Gallen: Struggling to Adjust to Reduced Stuff?
48:30 What’s Next for the Group?
53:03 Does Defense Play a Significant Role in LOB%?
58:36 Elite Relievers Typically Have Great LOB% Marks
1:03:45 Name! That! Dude!
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Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Trevor May
Editor: Jason Potere
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As some hitters crank up their bat speed, a few pitchers are watching their stuff head in the opposite direction. Eno and DVR break down the biggest bat-speed risers from the past month, including Sal Stewart and Fernando Tatis Jr., before examining several pitchers whose underlying numbers have slipped — and whether there's still reason for optimism. Plus, a trip to San Francisco to unpack the ongoing saga involving Buster Posey, Rafael Devers, and the Giants.
Rundown:
1:09 Bat Speed Increases: How Do You Typically Get There?
3:25 Zack Gelof Injury: Feeling Healthy Also Helps
6:35 Does Season Help Hitters Get “Locked In”?
10:18 Bat Speed Risers: Last 30 Days vs. April
18:08 Intriguing Movers: Nasim Nuñez & Masyn Winn
23:27 Fernando Tatis Jr.: Bat Speed Up, Big Second Half On Tap?
25:29 Stuff+ Fallers: Where Are We Concerned?
32:30 Kevin Gausman: Where Does DVR Rank Him?
37:38 Stuff+ Shelves? Thresholds Might be Key
40:06 Paul Skenes: Maybe the Model is Just Missing Something?
41:03 Will Warren: What’s the Second-Half Outlook?
46:11 Buster Posey’s Presser: Making a Bad Situation Worse
57:26 ‘GM Speak’ About Deadline Approach
1:01:59 Cole Ragans & Edward Cabrera Updates
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It’s time to review some games, and this time we’re headed to San Diego, Los Angeles, and Detroit, as Eno, Britt, and DVR break down Braves-Padres, Orioles-Angels, and Yankees-Tigers. Plus, The Seattle Times’ Ryan Divish joins the show to unpack why the Mariners haven’t pulled away in the AL West, what Jerry Dipoto is cooking up for the trade deadline, and his early impressions of rookie Colt Emerson.
Rundown:
1:00 Elly Returns Tuesday, Woodruff & Singer Shine
6:10 Game Reviews: ATL-SD
14:50 Game Reviews: BAL-LAA
24:00 The Orioles Are Built to Keep Pushing Chips In
27:33 What Could the Trade Deadline Bring in Miami?
35:03 Talking Mariners: Ryan Divish Joins the Show!
35:47 Trader Jerry’s Options
38:44 What to Do with Pitching Excess?
41:47 How M’s Rotation Got On Board with Piggybacking
46:10 Emerson Hancock: A Very Pleasant Surprise in 2026
47:52 Early Impressions of Colt Emerson
52:25 Game Reviews: NYY-DET
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Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Britt Ghiroli
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Don't blame us if this episode is a drag — blame baseball. Eno and DVR dig into why drag levels have climbed back to heights not seen since 2019, and what it means for hitters (and pitchers) across the league. They also break down some of baseball's most frustrating bats, identify a few buy-low pitchers worth targeting right now, and discuss the Bryce Harper-Kyle Schwarber show in Philadelphia. Plus, a look at where fantasy managers spent their money over the weekend.
Rundown:
2:29 Why is Drag Suddenly Back to 2019 Levels?
7:17 Who Will Be Impacted With Less Drag on the Baseball?
14:43 Most Frustrating Hitters: Who Drives Us Crazy at the Dish?
16:54 Jackson Merrill: Overall, More Aggressive Than Anticipated
26:35 Freddy Peralta: Can He Rebound to Pre-2026 Form?
32:22 Buy-Low Pitchers
38:20 Bryce Harper & Kyle Schwarber Erupt
42:09 The Rays’ Slide: When Things Get Quiet
46:54 Where the Money Went
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Nolan Ryan had "The Express," so what do we call Jacob Misiorowski’s heater? This week on Starkville, Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville brainstorm the perfect nickname for "The Miz’s" electric four-seamer. Then, Mariners President of Baseball Operations Jerry Dipoto joins the show to talk about his short history pitching against Doug, his reputation as one of MLB's most prolific dealmakers, rising star Colt Emerson, and his Immaculate Grid strategy. Plus, he shares some incredible reflections on the legendary Ichiro Suzuki. To wrap it all up, Jayson and Doug head to Las Vegas for an explosive edition of Strange But True.
Rundown:
3:19 Nolan Ryan on Jacob Misiorowski
15:17 Jerry Dipoto Visits Starkville
16:00 Dipoto vs. Glanville
18:27 The First Place Mariners
20:17 The ‘Piggyback’ Strategy
28:00 ‘Trader Jerry’
35:15 Colt Emerson
39:18 The Immaculate Grid
45:07 Living a ‘Baseball Life’
48:30 The Legend of Ichiro
55:08 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Jerry Dipoto
Producer: Jason Potere
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