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Eno and DVR discuss a few injuries from the long weekend including the potential for an extended absence for Alex Bregman, an opportunity for Marcelo Mayer at third base, Michael King's long-term outlook, and Tarik Skubal's Sunday morning gem in Detroit. Plus, Joshua Rodrigues joins the show to discuss how we might be able to re-think classifying hitters with the recently released swing data from Baseball Savant using a combination of swing traits.Rundown1:07 Alex Bregman to the IL, Marcelo Mayer Promoted6:48 Michael King on the IL w/Shoulder Inflammation11:26 Free Agency Outlook for King15:29 Tarik Skubal's 'Maddux' Pulls No-Hitter Level Game Score18:45 A Weekend Full of Statcast Goodness24:25 Joshua Rodrigues Joins the Show!26:09 Contact Point Heat Maps32:37 Grouping Hitters By Three Swing Traits (Bat Speed, Attack Angle, Swing Path Tilt)35:18 Cluster Rankings by Batted Ball Metrics45:03 The Challenge of Making Good Bat Path Grades54:56 Where the Money Went: Late May EditionFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Josh on Bluesky: @jrodrigues39.bsky.social‬e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the new tools and leaderboards at Baseball Savant offering more public-facing data than ever for bat paths and attack angles. Plus, they talk about the eventual arrival of ABS for regular season games, and their 2025 predictions they want to use a mulligan on. Rundown1:02 New Toys at Baseball Savant -- Swing Path & Attack Angle Leaderboards9:12 Looking for Ideal & Unusual Combinations16:00 Is Swing Path Tilt the Most Difficult Thing to Change?25:09 Do Flatter Swing Path Hitters Have Higher Floors?34:40 ABS Getting Closer to Become a Reality in MLB Games Beyond Spring?52:03 Which 2025 Prediction(s) Do You Want a Mulligan On?Baseball Savant's Swing Path & Attack Angle Leaderboards: https://baseballsavant.mlb.com/leaderboard/bat-tracking/swing-path-attack-angleFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few of the 16 'other' baseball figures reinstated by MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred this week including Shoeless Joe Jackson and several members of the 1919 White Sox, and when 'bad' secondary pitches become a problem by looking at six pitchers whose fastballs currently exceed the quality of their breaking and off-speed offerings. Rundown1:05 The 'Other' 16 Reinstated by Commissioner Rob Manfred12:50 No, Oyster Burns Wasn't Banned for Life15:31 When Are 'Bad' Secondaries A Problem?19:46 Robbie Ray's Limited Arsenal22:20 An Attempt to Understand Bryan Woo's Success & Splits33:13 The Andrew Heaney Odyssey40:05 We're Still Puzzled by Taj Bradley; Is It All Linked to Poor Command?53:01 Do Ownership Blueprints Come From Ownership's Approach to Other Businesses?Related ReadingSABR's Eight Myths Out: https://sabr.org/eight-myths-outMatt Moret on the 'other' 16: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6354320Zach Buchanan's 2019 Story 'A cold case, not a closed case: The baseball obsessives correcting the record about the 1919 Black Sox Scandal': https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1260436 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Pirates' decision to fire manager Derek Shelton after a 12-26 start and wonder how making a change in that role will can make an impact. Plus, they dig into the slow start for Roki Sasaki and wonder if he can improve his fastball command and make a tweak to his pitch mix on the fly to get better results over the course of his rookie campaign, before drafting struggling starting pitchers and discussing a great piece about Mariners closer Andrés Muñoz from Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs.Rundown1:10 The Pirates Fire Manager Derek Shelton8:54 The Overall Struggles Under Bob Nutting's Ownership15:44 Injury Follow-Ups: Hunter Greene, Dylan Cease, Corbin Burnes, Yordan Alvarez & William Contreras18:30 Checking In on Roki Sasaki24:24 Comps for Roki Sasaki's Fastball32:49 What's the Role *If* the Dodgers' Rotation Gets Healthier?36:40 A Four-Round Rebound Pitchers Draft54:16 A Great Read About Andrés Muñoz'Andrés Muñoz Is an Analytical Blind Spot' by Alex Chamberlain of FanGraphs: https://blogs.fangraphs.com/andres-munoz-is-an-analytical-blind-spot/Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss a brutal day at the office for Ryan Pressly and Chase Meidroth, before looking at the Orioles' sluggish start to 2025 and the rash of injuries that have played a role along the way, as well as the organization's approach to pitching. Plus, they talk about the changes in Seattle where the Mariners have put together a top-five offense to begin the season, and wonder if new philosophies will make that improvement stick all year.Rundown1:24 Ryan Pressly's Historically Bad Day13:18 Bouncing Back From a Blunder19:29 It Actually Happens...A Lot32:38 Making Sense of a 13-21 Start in Baltimore40:14 What Would You Have Done Differently?50:34 The Mariners Have Been a Top-Five OffenseFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chris Welsh joins and Eno and DVR to discuss several long-term risers and fallers as the first month of the season winds down. Is an uptick in production just around the corner for Jordan Walker as he continues to show elite bat speed? Is this the last chance to make a deal for Dylan Crews and Jordan Lawlar before everything clicks? Should you lower the ceiling expectations for Anthony Volpe? And, has Victor Scott shown enough to have an extended window as the Cardinals' primary center fielder? Rundown1:40 Can Jordan Walker Turn Elite Bat Speed Into More Production?10:26 Is Dylan Crews Ready to Click?16:59 Will Luis García Jr. Rebound Toward His 2024 Levels?22:59 Making Sense of Kyren Paris' Uneven Start32:39 Why Isn't Colt Keith Hitting (Yet)?40:42 Will Jordan Lawlar Break Through in Arizona This Season?48:17 Dialing Back on Anthony Volpe's Ceiling?53:16 Victor Scott's Step Forward57:27 Better Long-Term Outlook: Scott v. Chandler Simpson Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Welsh on Bluesky: @isitthewelsh.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Chris Welsh Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Chris Welsh joins and Eno and DVR to discuss several long-term risers and fallers as the first month of the season winds down. Is an uptick in production just around the corner for Jordan Walker as he continues to show elite bat speed? Is this the last chance to make a deal for Dylan Crews and Jordan Lawlar before everything clicks? Should you lower the ceiling expectations for Anthony Volpe? And, has Victor Scott shown enough to have an extended window as the Cardinals' primary center fielder?Rundown1:40 Can Jordan Walker Turn Elite Bat Speed Into More Production?10:26 Is Dylan Crews Ready to Click?16:59 Will Luis García Jr. Rebound Toward His 2024 Levels?22:59 Making Sense of Kyren Paris' Uneven Start32:39 Why Isn't Colt Keith Hitting (Yet)?40:42 Will Jordan Lawlar Break Through in Arizona This Season?48:17 Dialing Back on Anthony Volpe's Ceiling?53:16 Victor Scott's Step Forward57:27 Better Long-Term Outlook: Scott v. Chandler SimpsonFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Welsh on Bluesky: @isitthewelsh.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Chris WelshProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog.Rundown1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or should he go?11:21- Kumar Rocker heads to the IL12:05- Willi Castro's oblique is hurting12:45- Is it Cade Smith time in Cleveland?15:46- Some good and bad news for the Royals19:31- Niv Shah joins the show to talk hot dogs & hot moves24:30-Who are the big pickups & drops of the week/weekend35:58-Eno's updated pitchers rankings53:48-Waiver wire adds for the weekendFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno Sarris & Paul SporerWith: Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno, Paul Sporer & Niv Shah talk about the latest injury news around the league. They also break down some of the hot pickups/drops, Eno's new updated pitcher rankings, some waiver wire adds for the weekend and Niv's hot dog review of the Baltimore Dog.Rundown1:53- Kyle Hart has been optioned by the Padres7:48- Joc Pederson- should he stay or should he go?11:21- Kumar Rocker heads to the IL12:05- Willi Castro's oblique is hurting12:45- Is it Cade Smith time in Cleveland?15:46- Some good and bad news for the Royals19:31- Niv Shah joins the show to talk hot dogs & hot moves24:30-Who are the big pickups & drops of the week/weekend35:58-Eno's updated pitchers rankings53:48-Waiver wire adds for the weekendFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno Sarris & Paul SporerWith: Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the update on Kathleen Kennedy's status at STAR WARS and why is the Shawn Levy film being rejected by so many actors? Plus, they talk all the SINNERS controversies, the new Oscars rules being DOA, Chronicles of Narnia and new Hunger Games casting, I Know What You Did Last Summer, Weapons and Predators Badlands trailers, details on M. Night Shyamalan's new movie, MI 8 is almost 3 hours long, Thunderbolts first reactions, Carlton Cuse and Nick Cuse to showrun a new Star Wars series, Ted Sarandos claims Netflix saved movies, and more!#starwars #MARVEL #Oscars #Netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:54 Kathleen Kennedy Update, Carlton Cuse to Showrun New Star Wars Series15:08 Shawn Levy Casting Issues for STAR WARS: STARFIGHTER20:12 Star Wars Celebration Thoughts and Reactions25:22 New OSCARS Rules Over Voting and AI Might Be DOA40:21 I Know What You Did Last Summer, Predators Badlands, Weapons Trailers48:35 New Mission Impossible Movie is 3 Hours Long50:12 M Night Shyamalan and Nicholas Sparks Collaborating on New Movie53:44 THUNDERBOLTS* First Reactions56:24 Ted Sarandos Claims NETFLIX Saves Hollywood1:00:35 SINNERS Debate Over Controversies, Reviews and Variety's Article1:31:13 UPDATES on White Queen Narnia Casting, Hunger Games Casting1:35:25 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  PATREON: https://patreon.com/JohnRocha Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Eno and DVR discuss the setback for Grayson Rodriguez and the fallout for the Orioles' rotation, the promotion of Luke Keaschall as the Twins deal with a few injuries on their depth chart, and weekend waiver pickups to consider with Ottoneu found and Rates & Barrels Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah. Rundown1:09 Grayson Rodriguez Has a Setback10:34 Luke Keaschall Gets the Call to the Twins16:57 Prospect of the Week25:57 What's Driving the Interest in Tyler Mahle?28:48 Matthew Liberatore: Post-Hype Sleeper?30:48 Austin Hays: Underrated Pickup in Cincinnati; The Reds' Crowd35:54: Behold...."The L.A. Dog"!42:32 Jo Adell's Chances of a 2025 Breakout47:38 Tanner Bibee's Early Struggles49:50 A $1 Bet on Science53:26 Other Weekend Waiver Targets to ConsiderFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss baseball's annual celebration of Jackie Robinson Day, before examining the Cubs' decision to demote Matt Shaw at Triple-A, the challenge of balancing present needs with long-term player development, and expectations for a trio of fast-starting starting hitters - including Ben Rice, Spencer Torkelson, and Tyler Soderstrom.Rundown1:44 Baseball Celebrates Jackie Robinson Day5:53 Matt Shaw Optioned to Triple-A10:10 An Unusually Closed Stance & Foot Position16:52 What Is Fixable at MLB Level, What Requires a Demotion?22:00 Cam Smith & Aggressive Timetables31:05 Player Development Is Not Linear: Ben Rice v. Tyler Soderstrom v. Spencer Torkelson49:05 Best Bet for Long-Term Success?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the surging Kyren Paris and strange feats, in the face of Jesse Chavez signing with Atlanta for the *sixth* time in his career. Plus, they look at several pitchers that have significantly altered their arm angle this season in pursuit of staying health -- including Garrett Crochet, Paul Skenes, and Cole Ragans -- MacKenzie Gore's excellent start to the 2025 campaign, and they play the third installment in this season's 'Name That Dude!' series.Rundown1:55 Kyren Paris' Red-Hot Start Continues7:19 Jesse Chavez's New MLB Record14:03 The Relationship Between Arm Angle & Health18:40 A Look at Garrett Crochet's Changes24:05 Paul Skenes' Adjustments28:40 Biggest Arm Angle Changes From 2024 to 202541:32 Is MacKenzie Gore Making the Leap in 2025?48:47 Name! That! Dude! (Season Series entering 4.10.25: Trevor 2, Eno 0)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed take a spin around the league as April injuries pile up, and take a deep dive into a matchup between José Ramírez and José Soriano from Friday's Guardians-Angels matchup. Plus, they answer a mailbag question inquiring about team's patience with switch hitters despite poor splits, inspired by Elly De La Cruz.Rundown1:06 Jackson Merrill to the IL; Early Exits for Fernando Tatis Jr. & Jake Cronenworth6:50 The Long-Term Maintenance From Previous Injuries10:20 An Update on Victor Robles' Shoulder Injury17:19 Other News & Notes: Matt McLain, Ketel Marte & Pablo López23:30 Should Every Monday Be an 'Off-Day'?26:40 Octavio Dotel Passes Away Following Nightclub Collapse27:56 Did José Ramírez Set Up José Soriano?37:59 Hitters Facing Pitchers Over Time44:42 Why Are Teams So Patient with Struggling Switch Hitters?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Half a century is a long time for an IT business, and Microsoft is justified in making a lot of noise to celebrate its fiftieth anniversary. The celebration brought together three Microsoft CEOs: Gates, Balmer, and Nadella. Microsoft CoPilot isn't quite as old as the company, but it was still at the center of the celebrations. Many Microsoft products have come and gone over fifty years. Is CoPilot going to be one of the keepers? This and more on the Tech Field Day News Rundown. Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown1:20 - NVIDIA AI Servers Immune to US Tariffs4:14 - Ivanti Hardware Hacked by Chinese Group7:42 - Oracle Cloud Admits Breach12:07 - Juniper Networks and Palo Alto Products are Being Probed15:55 - IBM launches the AI Mainframe20:05 - HPE Announces Aruba Central VPC Options24:32 - Microsoft Turns Fifty33:09 - The Weeks Ahead35:42 - Thanks for WatchingFollow our hosts ⁠⁠⁠Tom Hollingsworth⁠⁠⁠, ⁠⁠⁠Alastair Cooke⁠⁠⁠, and ⁠⁠⁠Stephen Foskett⁠⁠⁠. Follow Tech Field Day ⁠⁠⁠on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠X/Twitter⁠⁠⁠, on ⁠⁠⁠Bluesky⁠⁠⁠, and on ⁠⁠⁠Mastodon⁠⁠⁠. #TFDRundown, #Cybersecurity, #AI, #CoPilot, #Mainframe, @Microsoft, @NVIDIA, @Ivanti, @Oracle, @OracleCloud, @JuniperNetworks, @PaloAltoNtwrks, @IBM, @HPE, @NetworkingNerd, @DemitasseNZ, @TechFieldDay, @TheFuturumGroup,

Jen McCaffrey joins Eno and DVR to discuss a two-month stretch for the Red Sox that has been packed with a year's worth of storylines including the offseason odyssey of Rafael Devers following should injuries in 2024, the arrival of Alex Bregman, the debut and extension of Kristian Campbell, and much more. Plus, they look back at the showdown between two aces in San Francisco as Hunter Greene is laying the groundwork for another excellent season atop the Reds' rotation.Rundown1:02 Making Sense of Rafael Devers' Slow Start & Week 2 Turnaround7:40 Clubhouse Dynamics w/Alex Bregman's Arrival16:32 Kristian Campbell's Path to Opening Day & an Eight-Year Extension20:48 Questions Around the Boston Rotation27:35 Jarren Duran Opens Up About Mental Health Struggles31:39 Another Orioles Pitching Injury?36:56 Did We Underrate Hunter Greene's 2024 Breakout?52:14 Concerns About Christian Yelich's Sprint & Bat Speed?If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or contact the Crisis Text Line by texting TALK to 741741.Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Jen on Bluesky: @jcmccaffrey.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jen McCaffreyProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another round of extensions as the Red Sox continue to secure long-term parts of their core with Garrett Crochet and Kristian Campbell inking new deals, Ketel Marte tacks on extra years with the D-backs, Jurickson Profar takes an 80-game suspension for a positive PED test as the Braves fall to 0-7, and Esteury Ruiz gets a fresh start with the Dodgers. Plus, we wonder if 2025 will be the year of the 'kick-change', and how pitchers might adjust to Anthony Volpe as his heat maps shift with the 'Torpedo' bat.Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25(Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown1:51 Garret Crochet: Inks a Six-Year Extension with Red Sox6:07 Kristian Campbell: Opts for Eight-Year Extension in Boston15:09 Ketel Marte: Adds Years in Arizona (Six-Year, $116.5M)21:42 Jurickson Profar: Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test25:43 A Look Back at Other 0-7 Starts30:58 A Fresh Start for Esteury Ruiz in Los Angeles36:07 2025: The Year of the Kick-Change?44:52 New Toys: Using Batter's Box Data & Bat Changes Against Hitters (How to Pitch to Anthony Volpe in 2025)52:59 Advanced Scouts and Player Acquisition Analysts: Asking Different Questions?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jed Lowrie makes his Rates & Barrels debut to join Eno and DVR and to discuss Jackson Merrill's nine-year extension with the Padres, Jed's trip to the season opening series in Japan between the Dodgers and Cubs, the early-season struggles of Rafael Devers, and hitters that have moved their contact point up (toward the pitcher) thus far in 2025. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown1:40 Jackson Merrill Gets Paid!6:47 Jed's Takeaways from Opening Series Trip to Japan16:00 Changing and Experimenting with Bats22:43 Why the 'Torpedo' Bat Hasn't Taken Off Sooner25:19 Rafael Devers' Slow Start to 202534:04 Players Who Have Moved Their Contact Point Up (Toward Pitcher)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno is joined by Keenan Long of LongBall Labs to talk everything bats. He talks about the process of finding the right bat for a player, the different types of bats & handles, the sudden rise of the torpedo bat, what's in the future for bats and much more.Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown1:01 Process of finding the right bat for players5:41 Common bat terminology 16:09 Different types of bats19:24 Torpedo Bat breaks out & what's the give and take of the bat25:40 Increased data has cause bat changes31:08 Different types of handles on bats33:06 What's in the future for bat technology39:07 Torpedo bats have been around Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Anderson of RotoWire joins DVR to discuss a few news items from the weekend including Mookie Betts' absence from the Japan Series and the playing time outlook for Andy Pages, an early-season IL trip for Royce Lewis, and another pitching injury to watch coming out of Yankees camp. Plus, they discuss several under-the-radar prospects capable of making an impact in 2025 -- including one of James' favorites climbing the organizational depth chart in Minnesota -- an ETA for Chandler Simpson, and keeping an open mind about pitching development for non-elite prospects.Rundown1:57 Mookie Betts' Japan Series Absence; Andy Pages' 2025 PT Outlook7:04 Royce Lewis: Will Begin Season On the IL12:57 Clarke Schmidt: Should Be Ready for Regular Season15:40 Balancing Ceiling with Proximity in Top 100 Rankings22:07 Which Prospect Hitters Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?38:56 Chandler Simpson's ETA45:14 Which Prospect Pitchers Could Make a Surprisingly Large Impact in 2025?1:01:42 A Few Pitching Stashes for 2026?Follow James on Bluesky: @realjranderson@bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiperWith: James AndersonProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After Bob Nightengale reported the Cubs are in negotiations with Lance Lynn, Cubs' Twitter lost their minds! We take a look at this deal and see if it makes sense. Plus, an update from Tokyo.Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterChapters in this Podcast: 0:00 - The Rundown1:50 - Channel Changes5:18 - Lance Lynn Hate17:22 - Japan Update

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including all the reports this week detailing the behind the scenes trouble at WB and how much they need SUPERMAN to succeed, Sadie Sink in Spider-Man 4, Disney scaling back Snow White premiere to avoid drama, Daniel Craig for Narnia, John Wick 5 is in the works, Sneider's story on an Elizabeth Holmes doc, Novocaine and The Studio reviews, Bong Joon Ho's Mickey 17 cut, The Bride's troubling test scores, PTA's latest getting mixed responses and more!#marvel #Superman #DC #WB #Netflix #TheHotMic #JeffSneider #JohnRocha ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:47 Sneider Scoop: Quentin Tarantino's Final Movie Is Back in Motion5:38 How Much Trouble Is WB In If SUPERMAN Underperforms?19:48 F1 Trailer Discussion22:40 Mikey Madison for The Boys in Brazil Remake, Alfonso Cuarón For James Bond?29:29 Sadie Sink to Star In Spider-Man 4, Sneider Hearing She is Playing MJ38:55 Snow White Premiere and Promotion Over Zegler and Gadot Controversies44:18 Daniel Craig Cast in Greta Gerwig's Narnia Movie48:06 Universal Lands New Barry Jenkins Drama Movie with Glen Powell50:14 John Wick 5 Is In the Works According to Lionsgate51:49 Nathan Fielder and Elizabeth Holmes Have Been Meeting56:09 Dwayne Johnson Posts About Working with Martin Scorsese58:20 Is Electric State Failure a Red Flag for Russos Marvel Return?1:00:09 Is James Gunn's Plan the Right Plan for DC Now?1:03:24 ADOLESCENCE, NOVOCAINE, CELTIC CITY and THE STUDIO Reviews1:10:10 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss spring news including an opportunity for Brett Baty at second base (!?) before sharing their top-10 rotations for the upcoming season and the unique challenges of grading pitching groups this way. Plus, Eno shares a few new training tools he's seen and heard about while in Arizona this spring. Rundown1:35 Spring News & Notes: Max Scherzer, Lucas Giolito & Jeff McNeil10:24 Our Picks for the Top 10 Rotations in Baseball14:00 Eno's Three Category Approach (The Dodgers Third?!)21:01 Disagreement About the Rangers27:08 Do You Buy Trevor's Concerns About the Braves' Rotation Depth?36:30 A Would You Rather Toss-Up Steeped in Regression45:04 New Things and Unique Processes Being Implemented This SpringFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay@bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss a few spring news items before looking at the early response to ABS in spring training games and several new pitches that are popping this spring. Plus, they examine 'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' from Lewie Pollis, and the value added by veteran pitchers beyond the potential to chew up innings.Rundown1:00 News & Notes: Kyle Finnegan Returns to Nats; Ohtani to Make Spring Debut Friday10:49 Early Thoughts on ABS in Spring Training Games22:48 New Pitches That Are Popping This Spring41:46 Quantifying The Value of Pitching Deep Into Starts'The Case for Leaving Your Starter In' - Lewie Pollis:https://www.thelewsletter.lewispoll.is/p/the-case-for-leaving-the-starter50:52 Veteran Presence or Veteran Presents?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay@bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We've talked about quantum computing before but Microsoft created a quantum quake in the tech space last week. They announced a new quantum computer chip that took seventeen years to make. The Majorana-1 uses a brand new Topological Core technology that reduces error rates significantly and could create chips with as much as one million qubits of processing power per unit. Microsoft's researchers reportedly created a new state of matter in the accompanying research paper published to Nature to help them create the method for increasing the power of the chip. This and more on The Rundown.Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown1:15 - Docker Pauses Pull Plans5:30 - Default Passwords Strike Again8:12 - Apple is Betting on AI Infrastructure12:00 - Cisco and NVIDIA Expand Their Partnership15:57 - T-Mobile Dials Up Cloud Efficiency Drive with Red Hat OpenShift19:37 - HP Ends 15 Minute Tech Support Wait Time24:37 - Microsoft's Quantum Computing Breakthrough with Majorana 1 Chip33:29 - The Weeks Ahead35:25 - Thanks for WatchingHosts: Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/Alastair Cooke: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alastaircooke/Follow Gestalt ITWebsite: https://www.GestaltIT.com/Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/GestaltITLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/Gestalt-IT #Rundown, #AI, #Majorana1, @Docker, @Microsoft, @Apple, @HP, @TMobile, @Cisco, @NVIDIA, @GestaltIT, @NetworkingNerd, @DemitasseNZ, @TechFieldDay,

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Team Previews Series in the AL Central. Can the Guardians continue to avoid projected decline after flipping Josh Naylor to the D-backs this winter? Will the Royals and Tigers follow-up their impressive runs to the postseason with a return trip to the playoffs? Can the Twins deliver on their status as the team with the highest projected win total in the division? And, while the short-term outlook is still cloudy for the White Sox, will the long-term picture come into focus over the course of the season?Rundown1:01 2025 Cleveland Guardians Preview18:48 2025 Kansas City Royals Preview31:16 2025 Detroit Tigers Preview47:50 2025 Minnesota Twins Preview1:03:32 2025 Chicago White Sox Preview1:11:40 A Selection of Sleepers From the AL CentralFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsNote: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A report this week claims that Broadcom is investigating Intel's chip design business and is contemplating an acquisition. The news comes from the Wall Street Journal and says that while Broadcom is interested in chip design they are not interested in the foundry business. Analysts are intriguied because that means that Broadcom could either use Intel's designs to augment their existing lineup or perhaps package the businesses for sale to other partners or even competitors. Keith, do you think Broadcom is going to invest in Intel?Time Stamps: 0:00 - Welcome to the Rundown1:35 - Nokia Upgrades Internet Exchange Backbone4:38 - Veeam Loses Data in Restore Debacle7:47 - SanDisk Looks to Petabyte SSDs10:18 - SonicWall Gets Hit with Cyberattack13:43 - HPE Announces Gen12 Ahead16:24 - OpenSSH Found to Be Vulnerable to MITM Attacks20:12 - Broadcom Wants Intel Chip Designs?25:30 - The Weeks Ahead27:16 - Thanks for Watching Hosts:Tom Hollingsworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/networkingnerd/Keith Townsend: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kltownsend/#Rundown, #Storage, @ @HPE, @SonicWall, @Broadcom, @IntelBusiness, @Intel, @SanDisk, @Veeam, @Nokia, @NokiaIndustries, @GestaltIT, @TechFieldDay, @TheFututumGroup, @TheCTOAdvisor, @NetworkingNerd,

Eno and DVR catch up on a few intriguing baseball news items from the first week of spring training before diving into Eno's recently released 2025 Starting Pitcher rankings to discuss several pitchers that Eno loves in 2025.Rundown1:13 Ronald Acuña Jr.: 'Taking it Easy' on the Basepaths After Second ACL Tear5:37 Francisco Alvarez: Big Swing Changes This Winter12:48 Shane McClanahan: No Restrictions This Spring17:39 Buying Into Hunter Brown's Step Forward in 202422:31 Similar Vibes Around Grayson Rodriguez?26:57 Some Love for Luis Castillo?!31:33 Spencer Strider and Leaning Into League Rules35:26 Clarke Schmidt: Can a Full-Season Like 2024 Happen?39:35 Why Eno Believes in Clay Holmes as a Starter48:24 Other Late Pitching Options Getting Love in the RankingsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeCheck out Eno's 2025 Starting Pitcher Rankings at The Athletic ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6128052/Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2025 Team Preview series in the National League West! How much have the Dodgers improved following their World Series title in 2024? Do the Padres need another late winter trade to keep pace with the other NL playoff teams? Will the D-backs find their way back to October after a busy offseason? Can the Giants exceed expectations in Year 1 of the Buster Posey Era? And, are the Rockies better than some of the projections suggest?Rundown1:55 2025 Los Angeles Dodgers Preview17:15 2025 San Diego Padres Preview29:54 2025 Arizona Diamondbacks Preview43:31 2025 San Francisco Giants Preview56:51 2025 Colorado Rockies Preview1:07:08 A Selection of Sleepers From the NL WestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsNote: Win Total Projections for the episode are from Baseball Prospectus' PECTOA system at the time of the recording. Support BP -- they do great work!Current PECOTA Projections: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keith Law joins Eno and DVR discuss several players from his recently released Top 100 prospects list that should make an impact at the big-league level in 2025 including two from the top-10 in Boston, a few potential aces in Pittsburgh, Detroit, and Philadelphia, and a few prospects primed for a leap toward the top of the list in 2025.Rundown1:45 Roman Anthony at No. 1, How Red Sox Make Pieces Fit w/Anthony & Kristian Campbell; Adjustments Throughout Time in System17:12 Faster Timetables and Adjusting Expectations for Rookies26:36 Carson Williams' 2025 Path in Tampa Bay33:24 Jordan Lawlar's Outlook40:18 Is the Starting Third Base Job Matt Shaw's to Lose in Chicago?53:20 Bubba Chandler: Another Future Ace in Pittsburgh?59:07 Andrew Painter's Post-TJ Stuff, Phillies' Workload Plans1:05:46 Big Potential Prospect Risers for 2025Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue Pitcher Week with the third installment of the 2025 Starting Pitcher Preview! This episode focuses on the starting pitchers often drafted between Pick 175 and 250 overall in early fantasy baseball drafts. Will some of last year's biggest surprises like Seth Lugo, Sean Manaea and Luis Gil follow-up with valuable encores in 2025? Injury risk and opportunities for discounts are plentiful throughout this group!Rundown1:10 ADP Tier 5b -- Ryan Pepiot, Shane Baz, Brandon Pfaadt & Seth Lugo22:42 ADP Tier 5b (continued) -- Sean Manaea, Cristopher Sánchez, Taj Bradley & Zach Eflin37:47 ADP Tier 6a -- MacKenzie Gore, Nathan Eovaldi, Luis Gil, Nick Pivetta & Spencer Arrighetti1:01:21 ADP Tier 6b -- Yu Darvish, José Berrios, Tanner Houck & Bowden Francis1:16:33 ADP Tier 6b (continued) Brandon Woodruff, Clarke Schmidt, Ronel Blanco, Drew Rasmussen, Gavin Williams & Jesús LuzardoFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks for Starting Pitchers: https://forms.gle/QhdU1UimnejRG1bP6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Netflix revealing its 2025 slate withe first looks at its projects, Benedict Cumberbatch revealing he is in Avengers: Doomsday while Chris Evans revealing he is out of it, the MJ Biopic is a mess,  Jake Gyllenhaal leading a new M. Night Shyamalan movie, Anthony Mackie's comments about Captain America 4, The Russos running X-Men franchise, no Superman Super Bowl trailer, the Magazine Dreams, Sinners and Happy Face trailers, Tarantino talking 2019 as the last year of real movies, the Sofia Gascon  vs Fernanda Torres Oscars drama, Companion review and more.#Superman #Marvel #Oscars #TheHotMic #JohnRocha #JeffSneider ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown1:58 Netflix Reveals 2025 Slate- What Stood Out to Jeff and John?11:41 John Leguizamo Cast in Christopher Nolan's "The Odyssey"15:43 Jake Gyllenhaal to Star in Next M. Night Shyamalan Movie22:20 No 'Superman' Trailer in Super Bowl - Why is WB Making This Decision?27:54 John and Jeff Debate if WB Should Promote Superman on Joe Rogan Experience33:42 Anthony Mackie's Captain America 4 Comments- Much Ado About Nothing???44:28 Chris Evans Says He Is Not in Doomsday, But Doctor Strange is In It Now46:30 BREAKING: Jeff Sneider Reveals Harris Dickinson Considered for Cyclops in X-Men50:40 Will The Russos Really Run X-Men for the MCU?53:00 Brandon Sklenar Rumored for NOVA Series Lead, Rocha's Rumors58:53 Karla Sofía Gascon's Racist and Islamaphobic Tweets Resurface from 20201:11:39 Michael Jackson Biopic Is A "Dumpster Fire" with Reshoots of Third Act1:16:20 Matthew Lillard and Scott Foley in 'Scream 7'1:18:20 Zack Cregger Officially Doing a Resident Evil Reboot1:19:28 Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds New Controversial Updates1:23:10 Magazine Dreams, Sinners Trailers1:28:22 Quentin Tarantino's Comments about Studios Killing Release Windows1:30:35 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasays Follow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneider  

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at third base. If the early-round options end up on the rosters of your league mates, which alternatives beyond the top-tier have the best chance to post similar production? Which players should you stay away from at their early draft-day prices, and which late options have the best paths to exceed expectations this season?Rundown1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Jazz Chisholm Jr., Austin Riley, Rafael Devers & Manny Machado17:28 ADP Tier 2 -- Mark Vientos, Jordan Westburg, Junior Caminero33:33 ADP Tier 3 -- Jake Burger, Royce Lewis, Matt Chapman, Alex Bregman, Luis Rengifo43:04 ADP Tier 4 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alec Bohm, Isaac Paredes53:06 ADP Tier 5 -- Maikel Garcia, Matt Shaw, Nolan Arenado, Josh Jung, (Willi Castro), Connor Norby, Ryan McMahon & Christopher Morel1:05:33 -- The Late, Late Third Basemen of InterestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Third Base https://forms.gle/ppuuq3MmndRhijuG6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their 2025 Position Preview series at second base. Does Ketel Marte offer enough to target him as an early-round foundational piece? If you miss out on the other early options at the keystone, how long should you wait to address the position? Plus, which bounceback candidates and rookies make the most sense at a discount this year?Rundown1:32 ADP Tier 1 -- Ketel Marte Stands Alone5:48 ADP Tier 2 -- Jose Altuve, Ozzie Albies, Marcus Semien & Jordan Westburg22:10 ADP Tier 3 -- Luis García Jr., Brice Turang & Luis Rengifo34:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Bryson Stott, Luis Arraez, Andrés Giménez & Nico Hoerner44:30 ADP Tier 5 -- Zack Gelof, Maikel Garcia, Gleyber Torres, Willi Castro, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Brandon Lowe, Jackson Holliday & Jonathan India1:01:52 -- Buying Into Jackson Holliday in Year 2?1:11:57 -- The Late, Late Second Basemen of InterestFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeShare your Positional Rankings in the HiveMind Ranks at Second Base: https://forms.gle/dfNAs4yZm81EgMPy6Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Justin Verlander's fit with the Giants -- including the potential adjustments he could make to try and rebound from a down year in 2024. Plus, they look at Gavin Lux's outlook and ceiling following a trade to Cincinnati, a five-year extension for Brent Rooker, and mailbag questions about year-to-year inning projections and Blake Snell's case for 'Best Pitcher of the Decade' so far (2020-2024).Rundown1:16 Justin Verlander's Next (And Final?) Chapter in San Francisco9:29 How Good Is The Giants' Pitching Staff?16:37 Gavin Lux's Ceiling & Fit in Cincinnati21:12 Making Sense of the Reds' Depth Chart28:06 Brent Rooker Gets Extension with A's33:50 Other News & Notes48:36 Projecting Year-to-Year Innings Workloads1:00:37 Blake Snell: The Best Starting Pitcher of This Decade?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's fit with the Yankees after the Cubs moved him in a trade earlier this week, and Matt Shaw's opportunity to take over the hot corner in Chicago. Plus, Christian Walker's move to the Astros on a three-year deal, Nolan Arenado's decision to block a trade to Houston, and a barrage of one-year deal including Max Kepler (Phillies), Griffin Canning (Mets), Michael Soroka (Nationals) and Tomoyuki Sugano (Orioles). Rundown1:58 Cody Bellinger to the Yankees10:35 Matt Shaw's Opportunity in Chicago14:59 Christian Walker's Move to Houston20:10 Nolan Arenado Nixes a Trade to the Astros29:30 Max Kepler to the Phillies33:52 One-Year Deals for Griffin Canning, Michael Soroka & Tomoyuki Sugano48:40 Eno's Final Hall of Fame Ballot ChoicesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few of their big-picture takeaways from the hitter pool in 2024 including a heavy dose of injuries in the early rounds, Atlanta's intense high-volume approach with playing time atop their roster, oatmeal that came through, and the benefits of waiting to fill in your outfield last season. Rundown1:51 An Unusual Year For Round 1 Bats?7:58 Should the Braves Consider Load Management for Their Stars?13:58 The Quality & Depth at Third Base is Running Away From First Base18:27 Learning From Elly De La Cruz and Gunnar Henderson's 2024 Projections?27:25 Zigging When Everyone Else Zagged Early: A Tough Early-Round Pocket w/Injuries33:41 Did 'Oatmeal' Largely Pay Off For Us?40:18 Juan Soto Underperformed His xSLG!?43:30 Is DVR Tailing the Rays with Christopher Morel in 2025?48:00 Waiting In the Outfield WorkedFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are joined by John Henry Schroeder to discuss draft-and-hold formats -- fantasy baseball leagues with no in-season pickups -- and how to approach those leagues in a way that is different than a typical February or March draft. They cover roster construction goals (and a few pitfalls to avoid), the unique risk of low WAR players in this format, playing time trends relative to draft position in 2024, and a few projections that they will likely disagree within heading into 2025.Rundown1:38 JH's Path Into High Stakes Fantasy Baseball3:34 Draft-and-Hold (Draft Champions) & Gladiator Leagues5:19 Why Draft This Early?7:22 A Critical Roster Construction Mistake To Avoid15:17 How Important is Categorical Balance without In-Season Pickups?23:01 The Risk with Low WAR Players29:16 Low WAR Players We're Still Interested In34:15 Playing Time v. Draft Position41:57 What Outside the Box Idea Flopped the Most?49:54 Ideal Roster Balance w/50-Round Draft-and-Hold Builds52:51 Other 2025 Projections You Will Disagree WithFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are live at First Pitch Arizona. Max Bay, parent of Stuff+ joins the show to discuss a few changes with the latest update to the model. Danny Kirwin and Cooper Adams from the Red Sox organization stop by to discuss their path as undrafted college players into Boston's system and into the Arizona Fall League.Plus, Eno and DVR discuss a few of the biggest surprises relative to the Stuff+ model in 2024, and their preferred roster construction strategies as the 2025 fantasy baseball draft season gets underway.Rundown1:02 Is DIPS Theory Dead?9:46 Looking Beyond the Projections & Models for an Edge11:56 Predicting the Next Iteration of Changes to Stuff+18:59 Danny Kirwin & Cooper Adams Join the Show23:31 How Did Tread Help Danny & Cooper Make the Leap From College to Signing with Boston?29:26 Unique Challenges in the Arizona Fall League34:06 The Biggest Movers in the Updated Stuff+ Model43:03 What Is Your Ideal Roster Construction Approach as Draft Season Begins?60:29 Considerations for Players Returning From Second Tommy John SurgeryFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperemail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching Game 5 victory over the Yankees that made them the 2024 World Series Champions, which featured a string of defensive miscues that opened the door for a five-run fifth, and a clean ninth inning from....Walker Buehler?!Plus, they look ahead to busy offseasons for both clubs as the Dodgers weigh options for a few potential upgrades, and the Yankees prepare to make a massive offer to retain Juan Soto. Rundown1:18 The Dodgers' Pitching Staff Had Just Enough in the Tank7:33 One Brutal Inning for the Yankees' Defense15:20 The Yankees' Need for More Bullpen Depth in Future Postseasons19:24 The Dodgers Have Taken Over Baseball's Death Star30:06 Long-Term Concerns About Jack Flaherty's Velocity?37:38 The Yankees' Offseason Plans & Juan Soto WatchFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Anthony Volpe's huge Game 4 -- including a grand slam -- that may help the Yankees turn the World Series around as they continue to stave off elimination. Plus, they dig into several hitters that missed their 2024 season projections in both direction, looking for overperformers who had real breakouts, and underperformers with rebound potential in 2025. Rundown1:27 The Anthony Volpe Game & Volpe's Long-Term Ceiling12:40 Austin Wells' Insurance Homer & Eighth-Inning Runs Saved Luke Weaver's Workload?16:22 White Sox Hiring Will Venable as Manager; Offseason Targets?26:58 Hitters that Missed Projections: Underperformers -- Long-Term Fallers, or Rebound Targets?42:58 Hitters that Missed Projections: Overperformers -- Breakouts, or Players Bound for a Downturn in 2025?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss an eventful start to the World Series -- including Freddie Freeman's walk-off grand slam, and the Yankees' choice to use Nestor Cortes in that matchup -- long-term concerns about Shohei Ohtani's dislocated shoulder even if he's able to play in Game 3, and the postseason struggles of Aaron Judge. Plus, they look back at their second-half draft from July to discuss a few intriguing early-draft season targets including Luis Robert Jr., whose situation for 2025 would improve drastically if the White Sox opt to trade him. Rundown1:15 Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Grand Slam11:31 Yoshinobu Yamamoto's Game 2 Performance & Adjustments21:01 Aaron Judge's October Woes27:00 Long-Term Concerns About Shohei Ohtani's Shoulder?36:54 Looking Back at Our Second-Half Rebound Draft43:50 Luis Robert Jr. v. Brenton Doyle in 202551:45 Bo Bichette v. Luis García Jr.57:58 David Fry, Sonny Gray & Ronny Mauricio UpdatesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperFreddie Freeman Cover Photo: Maddie Meyer/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR preview the World Series matchup between the Yankees and Dodgers, examining the team's position player groups -- including defense and baserunning -- pitching, and the difficulty of game planning throughout the series. Plus, they share their predictions for series winner and series MVP.Rundown1:32 The Lineups: Depth Will Be Under the Microscope Behind Stars14:38 How Do the Yankees & Dodgers Stack Up Defensively?24:05 Do the Dodgers Have a Significant Edge on the Basepaths?27:55 Game-by-Game Starting Pitcher Outlook33:52 The Challenge of Limiting Looks at Your Relievers37:07 Game Planning Considerations for the Series51:54 Predictions: Series Winner & MVPFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss a few compelling things about this year's World Series matchup and wonder if this round of Yankees v. Dodgers is a 'Dream World Series'. Plus, they rank the starting pitchers that are likely to appear in the series and assess the overall strength of each team's rotation options. Beyond the World Series, they also discuss Britt's story about White Sox owner Jerry Reinsdorf considering a potential sale of the team, and the upgrades that might be on tap for a Cubs team seeking a return to the playoffs in 2025. Rundown1:14 Is This the 'Dream World Series'?5:32 The Best World Series Money Can Buy?13:03 What Compels You Most About Yankees-Dodgers?23:21 Lining Up the Starters Around Expected Bullpen Games28:28 Rankings the Starting Pitchers We'll See In This Series42:56 Jerry Reinsdorf is Open to Selling the White Sox51:12 Offseason Plans for the CubsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Walker Buehler's outing in Game 3 of the NLCS and the overall uptick in pitch movement at Citi Field on Wednesday night. Plus, they examine the struggles of catchers at the plate this postseason -- and in recent years -- before discussing publicly available defensive metrics following the release of Gold Glove finalists earlier this week.Rundown1:13 Was That Walker Buehler's Best Stuff of the Season?9:29 David Fry's Injury-Driven Defensive Limitations11:53 Are Catcher Ground Into Stumps by October?20:06 Will Smith's Slight Downturn in 202430:06 How Does This Guardians Team Compare to Other Recent LCS Clubs?41:20 The Gold Glove Finalists Made Us Wonder: How Do We Feel About Currently Available Defensive Metrics?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers' altered bullpen game approach in Game 2 of the NLCS which included an earlier usage of Landon Knack, who surrendered a critical second-inning grand slam to Mark Vientos. Plus, they examine the Mets' success against relievers throughout the year as highlighted by Robert Orr of Baseball Prospectus, a few potential fits for Alex Bregman and Willy Adames in free agency, and the success of Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS against the Guardians.Rundown1:41 The Mets Slug Against the Dodgers' Bullpen to Take Game 27:16 Mark Vientos' 2024 Breakout12:23 How Will Alex Bregman's Defense Age?18:01 Willy Adames' Foray Into Free Agency22:55 Did the Dodgers' Hold Back Their Top Relievers in Game 2 to Limit the Mets' Looks?26:39 Robert Orr's Breakdown of the Mets' Success Against Relievers35:20 What Would You Put on Your Hitters Skills Checklist?39:55 Can the Guardians Begin to Turn Good Hit Tools Into More Power?47:51 What Changed for Carlos Rodón in Game 1 of the ALCS?52:37 Will Luis Severino Add Wrinkles for the Dodgers' Lefties in Game 3?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the LCS matchups between the Dodgers and Mets, and the Yankees and Guardians -- including the Dodgers' pitching staff going on an excellent run of scoreless innings (33 entering Game 2 of the NLCS on Monday) -- and the Guardians' series-clinching win over the Tigers from the weekend. Plus, they wonder what adjustments AJ Preller and company will make around the core returning for 2025, and the next steps for the Tigers after their run ended one win away from a trip to the ALCS. Rundown1:35 Will the Dodgers Ever Give Up a Run Again?3:21 The Padres' Offseason Outlook12:35 Keys to the Mets-Dodgers NLCS Matchup25:58 Lane Thomas' Grand Slam Propels the Guardians Into the ALCS37:14 The Tigers' Offseason Outlook49:31 Jackson Jobe's Path Into the Opening Day RotationFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Yankees' series-clinching win over the Royals, and what comes next after big step forward in Kansas City in 2024. Plus, they examine the Guardians' win in Game 4 that brings their ALDS matchup with the Tigers for a decisive Game 5 against Tarik Skubal, and a few offseason news items of interest.Rundown1:12 Yankees Advance to ALCS with Game 4 Win in Kansas City5:42 Offseason Outlook in KC17:07 Chuckles From the Yankees' Postgame Celebration25:14 Another Smart Bullpen Decision in an Elimination Game30:38 An Excellent Game 4 in Guardians-Tigers Series41:09 Offseason Updates: Brent Rooker, Jorge Polanco & Tomoyuki SuganoFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Mets' thrilling comeback win over the Brewers to advance to the NLDS -- and Eno looks ahead and what's next for Milwaukee in 2025 -- before they take a look at each of the four Division Series matchups getting underway Saturday.Rundown1:36 Pete Alonso Hits a Series-Winning Homer9:22 Eno Looks Ahead at the Brewers' 202515:37 Key Questions in Mets-Phillies Matchup26:30 A Possible Role for Kodai Senga In This Round?31:09 Key Questions in Tigers-Guardians Matchup39:51 A Closer Look: Potential Game Plan for Tigers v. Tanner Bibee47:03 Does the AL's Off-Day Schedule Help Kansas City?55:23 Key Questions in Padres-Dodgers MatchupFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the action from Day 2 of the Wild Card Round which featured three teams advancing -- including the Tigers, Royals and Padres -- and just one series -- Mets v. Brewers -- that will head to a decisive Game 3. With Division Series previews on tap for Friday's episode, they also examine the offseason questions facing the Astros, Orioles and Braves as those teams begin to focus on 2025.Rundown1:43 Jackson Chourio & Garrett Mitchell Send Brewers-Mets to Game 38:32 The Surprising Season of Tobias Myers; Any Wrinkles for Game 3?15:30 The Orioles' Swift October Exit & A Big Offseason Looming29:51 The Tigers' Johnny Wholestaff Approach Wins in Game 241:11 Big Offseason Questions Looming for the Astros47:46 The Padres Pile On Early Against Max Fried to Advance54:06 Atlanta's Offseason QuestionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.