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Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of baseball news including the Orioles' dismissal of manager Brandon Hyde, an 80-game suspension for José Alvarado following a failed PED test, Mick Able's impressive debut, the upcoming return of Matt Shaw, and where the money went this weekend in fantasy baseball leagues.Rundown4:52 Brandon Hyde: Fired by Orioles12:21 José Alvarado Suspended 80 Games for Positive PED Test17:10 Mick Abel Impresses in Debut21:00 Hayden Wesneski to Undergo Tommy John Surgery26:41 Jared Jones: Will Have Follow-Up with Dr. Keith Meister on Tuesday30:09 Other News & Notes: Evan Carter, Spencer Strider & Matt Shaw33:30 Angels Sweep Dodgers in Freeway Series38:42 Where the Money Went: Drake Baldwin Earning More Starts, Big Bids on Jordan Romano, and Noah Cameron as a Temporary SolutionFollow 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 Rafael Devers' rejection of a move to first base and answer a few mailbag questions -- including an intriguing reason the Dodgers' Stuff+ numbers may be lagging in public models -- before examining several waiver-wire options to consider ahead of the weekend. Rundown4:30 Rafael Devers Rejects a Move to First Base10:56 The New Pope is a White Sox Fan, 2025 Chances?13:15 Is Dodgers' Low Stuff+ This Season Just Being Ahead of Public Models?20:29 Why is David Robertson Still a Free Agent?22:38 Does Trent Grisham Have Shallow League Appeal?36:29 A Waiver-Wire Leaderboard for This Weekend's Bats49:39 Adjusting Age for Players Switching Roles?53:01 Weekend Pitcher LeaderboardFollow 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, DVR, and Jed discuss news and notes from around the league including injuries for Emmanuel Clase and Cristopher Sánchez and MLB's biggest three-team rivalries, before digging into the new-look Mariners' offense and Julio Rodriguez's slow start on the heels of a slight downturn at the plate in 2024.Rundown4:20 MLB's Biggest Hate Triangle9:17 Why Night Games on Getaway Day are Suboptimal15:52 Astros Considering Cam Smith in Center Field?20:13 The Mariners Hitters Are Changing(Related Reading from 'Leaky Barn': https://swingsandtakes.com/250421-the-mariners-offense-is-rolling)25:51 Will Julio Rodríguez Click Again Soon?31:28 Time to Make Another Adjustment on Pitches Away?42:38 Does Closing Up Stance Help Slim Your Platoon Split?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 and DVR discuss the promotion of Chandler Simpson by the Rays and attempt to determine how his short-term outlook for playing time and long-term ceiling will come together. Plus, they dig into mailbag questions about the early struggles of Devin Williams and Emmanuel Clase, making the choice between slow-starting bats and surging waiver-wire options in shallow leagues, and where the money went (beyond Chandler Simpson) with fantasy aseball pickups from the weekend.Rundown4:11 Chandler Simpson Gets the Call11:24 Finding Roto Comps for a Unique Set of Skills15:41: Other Injury News & Notes From the Weekend24:56 A Wild Friday Afternoon at Wrigley30:44 Struggling First Basemen v. Potential Waiver-Wire Upgrades41:55 The Slow Starts of Devin Williams & Emmanuel Clase51:29 Where the Money Went: Making Sense of Weekend Waiver PickupsFollow 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 the massive deal for Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays -- 14 years, $500 million -- as extension season rolls further into April. They also wonder if the Jays will be able to supplement the face of their franchise effectively and snap a postseason losing streak that stretches back to 2016. Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown4:47 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Gets 14-Year, $500M Deal w/Blue Jays10:31 What Else Will the Jays Do to Supplement the Roster Around Vlad?17:56 Chase Dollander's Debut; Zac Veen Promoted by Rockies26:52 Blake Snell to the IL with Shoulder Swelling30:28 Ketel Marte to the IL; Tim Tawa Promoted over Jordan Lawlar32:40 Other News & Notes: Nestor Cortes Jr., Sean Murphy & Iván Herrera45:08 Handling Slow Starts in the NFBC (and Elsewhere)51:05 Where the Money Went: Kyren Paris, Jake Mangum, 12-Team Starting Pitcher Targets & the Closer CarouselFollow 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 weekend filled with homers in the Bronx, 'Torpedo' bats, Mookie Betts' two-homer game and other takeaways from the first weekend of the 2025 season. Plus, an early look at bat speed risers and fallers, and where the money was spent in pursuit of fantasy baseball roster upgrades this weekend.Please participate in our listener survey! theathletic.com/athletic/survey25 (Three lucky entries will receive £/$100 worth of Amazon vouchers!)Rundown4:37 Rule 3.02: Bats10:07 An Attempt to Properly Account for the Impact of the 'Torpedo' Bat in Yankees-Brewers series14:05 Mookie Betts' Surprising Two-Homer Game19:27 Colton Cowser's Thumb Injury; Opportunity for Heston Kjerstad27:08 Spencer Strider Progresses in Rehab Assignment31:59 How Many PAs to Determine Bat Speed Changes?42:47 Where the Money Went -- Weekend Fantasy Baseball PickupsFollow 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 a few spring news items including a shoulder injection for George Kirby, before looking at a few deep league pitching sleepers and wondering if we'll ever see Reid Detmers put everything together for a full season in Anaheim.Rundown4:22 Bobby Witt Jr.: OK After HBP on Wednesday8:36 George Kirby: Had Biologics Injection in Shoulder14:40 Tyler Stephenson: Headed to the IL to Start Season17:43 Eno's Stop at Brewers Camp in Maryvale29:15 Deep League Pitching Sleepers44:36 Craig Yoho & Other Future Closers to Watch53:29 Utilizing NFBC Main Event Draft Results in Prep for Other Leagues1:01:14 A's 3B Job Battle & Eno's Love for Jerar EncarnacionFollow 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.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including the scathing VULTURE article on all the behind the scenes drama with Captain America: Brave New World including Harrison Ford issues, Sneider breaks some huge DC news, Disney changing and erasing their DEI programs, John Lithgow in "final talks" for Dumbledore in the HBO MAX Harry Potter series, Friendship, G20, The Accountant 2 and Thunderbolts trailers, Michael B Jordan defending Jonathan Majors in a GQ magazine, Amy Adams cast in the new Cape Fear series, Jenna Ortega possibly being eyed for big Marvel role, Captain America 4, The White Lotus S3, and The Monkey reviews and more!Marvel #captainamerica #captainamericabravenewworld #Netflix #TheHotMic #JohnRocha #JeffSneider ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:06 VULTURE's Scathing Report on Captain America 4 Issues, Captain America 4 Review23:13 Marvel Money Issues on Cap 4, Box Office Predictions27:40 Marvel News - Possible X-Men Casting, Kang Resolution35:00 Michael B. Jordan Stands Up for Jonathan Majors38:04 John Lithgow in Final Talks for Dumbledore in Harry Potter series42:40 Sneider's Report On Linda Cardellini in Talks for Crystal Lake Series48:58 Disney Changes Its DEI Policies- Sneider and Rocha Debate It1:15:43 Sneider Breaks DC News- Clayface, The Batman Part II, 1:25:51 The Monkey, White Lotus S3 Reviews1:29:22 The Accountant 2, G20, Friendship Trailers1:32:30 Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: @therochasaysFollow Jeff Sneider: @TheInSneideBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-hot-mic-with-jeff-sneider-and-john-rocha--5632767/support.

Eno and DVR look back at the conclusion of the LCS matchups as the Dodgers eliminated the Mets and the Yankees eliminated the Guardians to advance to the World Series over the weekend. They also examine a few potential offseason moves for the Mets and Guardians.Rundown4:51 The Dodgers' Lack of Innings From Starters This Postseason8:53 Reliever Third Time Penalties Raise Questions About Heavy Reliever Usage in Playoffs14:56 Did We Underappreciate the Tommy Edman Deal?19:48 Looking Ahead at the Mets' Offseason Plans28:45 An ALCS That Delivered Plenty of Excitement40:39 Juan Soto v. Hunter Gaddis in Game 5 of the ALCS48:27 What's On Tap for the Guardians This Winter?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.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha discuss the big entertainment news of the week including Tom Holland talking his joy over the Spider-Man 4 script, the trailers for Electric State, The Monkey and Carry-On trailers, first photos of Superman and Krypto, Dwayne Johnson and JJ Abrams teaming up on a future project, IP vs Franchise films after Anora's director Sean Baker's comments, a new Bourne movie possibly in the works with Edward Berger rumored to direct, Charlie Kaufman writing Bennett Miller's next movie, Christopher Nolan's Blue Thunder remake, Sneider's Terrifier 3 review, box office reactions with The Apprentice bombing and Terrifier 3 killing it and more!#marvel #DC #Disney  #TheHotMic #johnRocha #JeffSneider ____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:18 Tom Holland Is Excited by the new Spider-Man 4 Script, Calls it a "Real Movie"11:30 Josh Brolin in Talks to Play the Villain in Running Man Remake14:12 Superman and Krypto First Look Reactions18:25 Dwayne Johnson and JJ Abrams Tease a New Project with Zak Penn29:32 The Electric State, The Monkey and Carry-on Trailers Reactions48:03 Charlie Kaufman Writing Bennet Miller's Next Movie52:12 Rocha Adresses His Alleged "Flip Flopping" on JOKER 255:54 Tom Hardy's Salary for Guy Ritchie's 'The Apprentice' Series1:01:04 READY OR NOT 2 Updates with Radio Silence Returning1:03:32 Al Pacino Talks About Going Broke Late in Life1:07:25 ANORA's Sean Baker Talks About Adult Character Dramas vs Franchise Movies1:14:38 Terrifier 3 Review and Box Office News1:18:54 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 and DVR discuss an adjustment from Luis Castillo that might help to prolong his peak in 2025 and beyond in the wake of a hamstring injury that could cost him time down the stretch. Plus, they discuss several new relievers in the mix for saves in September, streaming pitchers to consider in the final month, and a few weekend waiver-wire adjustments. Rundown4:10 Luis Castillo's Hamstring Injury & Slider Adjustment9:23 Jesus Tinoco Joins Late-Season Saves Mix15:50 Nestor Cortes Jr. Follows Clarke Schmidt; Six-Man Rotation for Now?21:58 September Streamer Watch33:57 Increasing Trust in David Peterson42:07 Is There Anything Behind Elly De La Cruz's Home/Road Splits?45:44 Pitch Tipping v. Other External Cues (Astros Trash Can Banging)54:50 Where the Money Went: Trevor Story is Back!Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our next livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Britt consider several options for the 'Best Team in Baseball' title, with just under two months before the playoffs. Plus, they discuss the White Sox as the current titleholder for 'Worst Team in Baseball' honors amidst the team's 21-game losing streak and wonder how things turned for the worse so quickly on the south side of Chicago where the future looked bright just four years ago.Rundown4:07 Who Is The Best Team in Baseball Right Now?12:48 The Injury-Based Case for the Dodgers21:13 Questions About the Yankees' Bullpen25:24 What About the Royals?!33:05 Eno Takes a Trip Down Narrative Street37:16 The White Sox Are the Worst Team in Baseball48:40 Eno's Case for the Rockies55:58 Have the A's Escaped This Conversation?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May!Subscribe 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.

Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still make an impact without being a splashy mid-season blockbuster. Can the 2021 Trade Deadline plan of the Braves be replicated as a template, or was it a perfect storm? Rundown4:22 Recent World Series Teams' Trade Deadlines14:42 The Perfect Deadline? Atlanta's 2021 Approach20:09 Standing Pat v. Looking to the Future25:29 The 2024 Hall of Fame Class41:39 Key Series as Teams Try to Pick a Lane44:45 Why Are the Cubs Content to Look to 2025?49:33 The Astros' Desire for a 'Star' First BasemanFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghirolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss another busy weekend of baseball that included a sticky-stuff ejection for Mets' closer Edwin Díaz, the return of Max Scherzer to the Rangers' rotation, more injuries in the Marlins' starting unit, Giancarlo Stanton's quietly strong season before a trip to the IL, and much more. Rundown4:57 Edwin Díaz: Ejected for Sticky Substance Violation; 10-game Suspension on Tap10:11 Max Scherzer: Picks Up Victory in Return from IL15:02 Jesús Luzardo Likely Out 4-6 Weeks22:36 Giancarlo Stanton's Quietly Good 202430:25 Which Early-Round Player(s) Are You Avoiding in Trades?FanGraphs Player Rater: https://www.fangraphs.com/fantasy-tools/player-rater 45:45 Where the Money Went58:05 Weekend DropsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss several news items including a trip to the IL for Grayson Rodriguez, the return of two other Baltimore starters, more knee trouble for Byron Buxton, and several rehabbing pitchers. Plus, they examine the missing power from Ronald Acuña Jr. this season, strength of schedule considerations, and several players to consider as waiver-wire targets as the weekend approaches.Rundown4:53 News & Notes: Grayson Rodriguez, John Means, Byron Buxton12:48 Suspensions & Rehab Updates: Shane Baz, Taj Bradley & Walker Buehler20:11 Ronald Acuña Jr.'s Currently Missing Power25:13 Factors to Consider in Strength of Schedule30:52 Fluctuations in Lineup Quality Due to Absences35:08 Toughest Stuff+ Faced This Season41:57 Project Prospect: Tyler Black, Jordan Beck, Jackson Jobe, Paul Skenes & Heston Kjerstad57:24 Weekend Waiver Preview: Wenceel Pérez, Nick Senzel, Jacob Young & Pitching Darts/Matchup PlaysFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss another excellent showing from Jared Jones and an impressive outing from Mason Milller in the Bronx on Monday afternoon. With teams having greater incentives to bring prospects up when they are ready, the new challenge is having a plan to change course if they struggle. Plus, is there legitimate reason to worry about the slow start of the Astros (7-16 entering play Tuesday) or the Cardinals (10-13)? And, is Blake Snell's bumpy start in San Francisco the byproduct of a late-spring signing?Rundown4:10 Jared Jones & Mason Miller Continue to Impress13:50 An Ump Show in the Bronx17:52 Jackson Holliday's Early Struggles & When to Adjust a Plan28:45 Having Defensive Value to Fall Back On36:53 What's Different About the 2024 Astros?49:35 The Cardinals' Offense is Going to Wake Up (Right?)58:01 Is Blake Snell Struggling Because of Signing Delay?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghrolie-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss news and notes from the weekend including an encouraging diagnosis for Spencer Strider before examining several risers from Eno's first in-season update of his 2024 starting pitcher rankings. Rundown4:20 Underwent Internal Brace Procedure Rather Than Second Tommy John Surgery7:28 Another SP Injury for Arizona: Merrill Kelly13:10 Francisco Àlvarez: Out 6-8 Weeks21:46 Eno's Updated Starting Pitcher Rankings($) https://theathletic.com/542681227:31 Reid Detmers' Early Success32:22 Casey Mize: Will Strikeouts Show Up With His New Arsenal?38:09 Javier Assad: What Eno Likes About Him40:51 Brady Singer: Moves Up Slightly!44:21 Zack Littell: LODEM Goodness?48:56 Paul Skenes: Callup Coming Shortly?53:47 Where the Money Went: Looking Back at Weekend PickupsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR finish up their 2024 Team Preview series with the Braves, Phillies, and Mets. What's next for the Atlanta lineup after an excellent 2023 that featured five players among the league's 20 biggest risers in wRC+? With quality young pitching depth, is the rotation stronger than ever behind Spencer Strider, Max Fried, and Chris Sale? Will the Phillies get even more from Trea Turner during his second season in Philly? Behind Zack Wheeler and Aaron Nola, which starting pitchers are most likely to deliver quality innings? Will the retooling Mets exceed expectations with a potentially underrated lineup and a pitching staff with a few intriguing rebound candidates?Rundown4:13 2024 Atlanta Braves Preview9:25 Jarred Kelenic's Fresh Start in Atlanta18:01 Good Pitching Getting Even Better?28:24 2024 Philadelphia Phillies Preview37:16 Starters of Interest Behind Zack Wheeler & Aaron Nola44:01 2024 New York Mets Preview50:11 Buying the Mets' Rebound Candidates in the Rotation (Luis Severino, Sean Manaea & Tylor Megill)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeJoin us on Fridays at 1p ET/10a PT for our new livestream episodes w/Trevor May!https://www.youtube.com/c/ratesbarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsPlease fill out a quick survey to share your podcast habits with us by going to theathletic.com/survey24. Three lucky entries will win $100 worth of Amazon vouchers! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their Team Preview series, looking at a few key questions for all 30 clubs as spring training approaches. The series begins with three teams from the AL West, including the defending World Series Champion Texas Rangers, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Oakland A's. Rundown4:47 2024 Texas Rangers Preview18:27 Will Josh Jung Take Another Step Forward?24:37 2024 Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Preview35:56 Can Chase Silseth Find a Solution For Left-Handed Hitters?43:52 2024 Oakland A's Preview50:04 Potential Power Growth for Esteury Ruiz?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic for just $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsMarcus Semien Thumbnail Photo by Kevork Djansezian/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of THE HOT MIC, John Rocha and Jeff Sneider talk all the big entertainment news including their Top 10 Greatest Films to Premiere at Sundance, their thoughts on the winners and losers of the 2023 Emmy Awards, the big Daredevil news, Jordan Peele casting and director update on his new film, their review of True Detective Season 4, and more!__________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:18 The 2024 Emmys Recap, Shocks and Reactions16:24 Foggy Nelson and Karen Page Returning in Daredevil: Born Again25:15 Streamlabs and Superchat Questions34:22 Jordan Peele Eyeing Marlon Wayans to Star in GOAT Film40:18 Magazine Dreams is Back on the Market - Who Will Buy It?44:55 TRUE DETECTIVE: NIGHT COUNTRY Review49:17 Film/TV Show Reviews53:12 The Top 10 Films to Ever Premiere at Sundance1:19:28 Final Streamlabs and Superchat QuestionsFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneider

Eno and DVR discuss several disappointing hitters from the 2023 season with an eye toward their rebound potential and long-term outlook. Rundown4:17 Carlos Correa: Did Injuries Sap Overall Performance?13:58 Daulton Varsho: Going Too Far with Pull-Heavy, Flyball Approach?28:02 MJ Melendez: Is More Power on the Way?32:47 Eloy Jiménez: Will He Hit Enough Without OF-Eligibility in Some Leagues?39:04 Trevor Story: Optimism in Underlying Numbers Post-Injury?47:32 Paul Goldschmidt: It's All Relative54:01 Cedric Mullins: Is 2021 or 2022 Still in Reach?Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $1.99/mo for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck this offer from our sponsor:Caldera Lab: Get 20% OFF with code RATES at calderalab.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eno and DVR discuss the change atop the AL East with the Orioles taking first place away from the Rays over the course of a four-game series and a few movers on Eno's latest Starting Pitcher Rankings. Plus, they examine a few surprising pitchers from the past calendar year leaderboard, and answer several mailbag questions. Rundown4:44 O's Move to First Place in the AL East (& The Rays' Recent Slide)13:21 What Did Baltimore See in Ryan O'Hearn?18:48 Pitcher Improvement Amplified by Camden Yards Changes?23:41 Surprises From the Past Calendar Year Leaderboard (SPs only)32:33 An Inside Track to Extending Shohei Ohtani by Trading For Him Now?39:06 Kutter Crawford's Emergence in the Red Sox's Rotation45:57 Paul Skenes & Mound Placement52:01 Is Alek Thomas Fixed?56:55 Ongoing Concern About Emmanuel Clase; Is It Justified?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsCheck out these offers from our ad partners....Get 25% off your order when you go to jamesallen.com and use code RATES! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of STRONG STYLE, John Rocha and Chris Burns with special guest Tyler Lemco discuss their predictions for the 2023 WWE Money in the Bank Premium Live Event happening later today! They also discuss the big moments from WWE RAW and SMACKDOWN and AEW Dynamite!We'll also answer all your questions on the show! Every week, John and Chris discuss the biggest news in the WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NWA, NJPW, and Ring of Honor.____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:50 Quick Hits- DROZ Tribute, AEW Fight Forever Reviews, DSOTR Junkyard Dog Episode Review26:40 Tyler Talks Seeing AEW Forbidden Door LIVE32:06 WWE RAW Results and Discussion47:21 AEW Dynamite Results and Discussion1:02:31 WWE Smackdown Results and Discussion1:13:01 2023 WWE Money in the Bank Predictions____________________________________________________________________________________To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Chris Burns: https://twitter.com/Chris_pleaseFollow Tyler Lemco: https://twitter.com/tlemcoThis show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5632735/advertisement

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Jordan Westburg and expectations for his offensive performance throughout the second half of the season, the 2023 success of Braxton Garrett, and several second-year bats. Rundown4:24 Jordan Westburg Gets the Call to Baltimore12:39 Would You Rather? (Westburg Edition)19:17 Concerns About Tim Anderson's Shoulder22:39 Braxton Garrett's Improved K% and BB%31:26 Another Atlanta Rotation Flip-Flop?36:42 Julio Rodríguez: Still a First-Rounder for Second-Half Drafts?43:05 Bobby Witt Jr.: More AVG + OBP Coming Soon?47:10 Michael Harris II: Getting Back on Track49:21 Corbin Carroll: Top-10 Overall Player?53:29 Adley Rutschman & Gunnar Henderson59:14 Josh Jung: Everything Is Better1:04:30 Spencer Torkelson: Big Second Half Coming?1:08:09 A Pod Divided! CJ Abrams' Outlook1:11:56 Shea Langeliers: Better Than Surface Numbers Suggest?1:14:38 Nick Pratto: Some Good News in KC?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsCheck out these offers from our ad partners....Right now, Nuts.com is offering new customers a free gift with purchase and free shipping on orders of $29 or more at Nuts.com/ratesGo to zbiotics.com/rates to get 15% off your first order when you use RATES at checkout. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the promotion of Bobby Miller and the return of Gavin Stone as the Dodgers turn to their pipeline of starters to backfill from injuries to Dustin May and Julio Urías. Plus, they examine the 2023 step forward from Logan Gilbert, pushing starting pitchers more aggressively in the early rounds of 2024 builds, the recent struggles of Jameson Taillon and Graham Ashcraft, and the potential value of hard-hit averages. Rundown4:47 Bobby Miller En Route to Los Angeles8:06 Reservations About Gavin Stone?11:23 Why Don't Projections Like Logan Gilbert More?17:08 DVR Gets Too Cute with a Keeper League Deal, Likely Falls on Face21:02 Planning A More Pitching-Heavy Approach in 2024 Drafts?31:52 What's Wrong with Jameson Taillon?41:39 Graham Ashcraft Slams the Breaks on April's Breakout47:37 Any Concerns About Julio Rodríguez51:03 Looking at Batting Average on Hard-Hit Balls55:34 Power Outages: Ke'Bryan Hayes, Ryan McMahon & Andrew BenintendiFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsTry LinkedIn Sales Navigator and get a sixty-day free trial at LinkedIn dot com slash RATES23. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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On this episode of STRONG STYLE, John Rocha, Chris Burns and special guest Jay Washington talk the big wrestling news of the week including Jay White joining AEW, HHH bringing back the WWE Draft, the unfortunate passing of Bushwhacker Butch, news on Cena, Charlotte Flair and Drew Mcintyre and all the results from SMACKDOWN and AEW Dynamite!Every week, John and Chris discuss the biggest news in the WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NWA, NJPW, and Ring of Honor.____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:35 Quick Hits- Drew McIntyre, WWE and Auschwitz, John Cena Series, Charlotte Flair, Bushwacker Butch Passes36:55 AEW Dynamite Reactions- Jay White, FTR, BCC and Hangman Page, Jamie Hayter1:07:28 WWE Smackdown Reactions- WWE Draft, The Bloodline, Solo, Sami, Jey, Rhea Ripley1:28:48 Is the WWE Universe Suffering Bloodline Fatigue All of a Sudden???____________________________________________________________________________________To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​ Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Chris Burns: https://twitter.com/Chris_pleaseFollow Jay Washington: https://twitter.com/MrJayWashington

DVR and Welsh discuss takeaways from the Opening Series, including a closer look at the arsenal of Kodai Senga, the 'new' Noah Syndergaard, the significant increase in steals right out of the gate, plus a few massive free-agent bidding pickups from the first in-season waiver run in many leagues. Rundown4:30 Kodai Senga's Mets Debut7:23 New Pitches & Velo Spikes Drive Quick Decisions14:27 Jeffrey Springs & 'Buy High' Considerations22:04 Noah Syndergaard Version 3.036:27 Ranking Dodgers Starting Pitchers By Expected Innings Pitched42:52 By the Numbers, Early Impact of New Rules47:04 Weekend FAB TakeawaysFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Welsh on Twitter: @IsItTheWelshe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

So much news one little weekend can pack in. Eno and Welsh discuss Altuve's injury, should we be worried about Soto's oblique and Eno digs into some of the biggest Stuff+ numbers from the WBC.Rundown4:19 - Jose Altuve's injury and how to draft him22:34 - Juan Soto's oblique29:45 - Jacob DeGrom's first spring start32:55 - Brandon Nimmo34:43 - Jurickson Profar to the Rockies39:34 - Weird Vaughn Grissom situation44:57 - WBC Stuff+ numbersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Which rookies should you target in your 2023 drafts? Eno and Welsh breakdown all the pitchers, from the guys who have a locked down job to speculative adds.Rundown4:13 - Grayson Rodriguez13:01 - Hunter Brown18:45 - Kodai Senga26:29 - Cade Cavalli34:00 - Andrew Painter40:42 - Hayden Wesneski and Ken Waldichuk44:41 - Brandon Pfaady, Ryne Nelson and Drey Jameson51:00 - Ricky Tiedemann and other speculationsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelshe-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA is out now in theaters and burning up the box office. The Geek Buddies bring you their LIVE Spoiler Review of the movie in this video!They'll talk all that worked and didn't work for them in the movie. They'll break down what the future might be for Kang in the MCU, if this was a good kick off to Phase V, the new additions to the world of Ant-Man like MODOK (!!!) and those two post credits scenes. SUBSCRIBE: https://www.youtube.com/johnrochasays Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:05 Overall Thoughts on Story, Plot, and Kathryn Newton as Cassie in Ant-Man 321:05 Streamlabs and SuperChat Questions45:26 Kang's Usage in Ant-Man 3 and Jonathan Majors's Performance1:12:10 MODOK's Appearance in Ant-Man 3 and Corey Stoll's Performance1:25:42 Janet Van Dyne, Hope Van Dyne, Michelle Pfeiffer's Portrayal1:38:34 Post Credits Scenes Explanations and Breakdowns1:48:22 Final Thoughts and Where Ant-Man 3 Ranks Overall in the MCUTWITTER: ❤️The Outlaw John Rocha Twitter: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays ❤️❤️ Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoon ❤️❤️ Follow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung ❤️

On this episode of THE JOHN AND WENDY SHOW, hosts John Rocha and Wendy Lee talk the heartbreaking news that Lisa Marie Presley passed away from a heart attack two days after Austin Butler won the Golden Globe for ELVIS. They also talk their reactions to the MODOK reveal in the latest Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania trailer, Ezra Miller's guilty plea and how it will affect DC, Super Nintendo soft opens at Universal Studios, BLACKPINK updates, and more!________________________________________________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown4:31 Lisa Marie Presley Passes and Our Tribute to Her12:05 James Gunn Addresses Superman Rumors On Twitter17:04 Amanda Seyfried and Evan Rachel Wood Working on Thelma & Louise Musical22:20 The Last of Us Early Reviews and Reactions33:09 MODOK Discussion From Latest Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania Trailer43:38 Ezra Miller Pleads Guilty, What It Means for DC?49:18 Kpop Corner- BLACKPINK at Coachella, Taeyang and Jimin Collab, Babymonster's Haram Releases Single57:55 NEW Dungeons and Dragons TV Series is Greenly at Paramount Plus1:01:25 Super Nintendo World Soft Opens at Universal Studios Hollywood1:11:20 FILM/TV Recommendations, Reviews and Coming Soon Teases________________________________________________________________________________________❤️ Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays ❤️❤️ Follow Wendy Lee: https://twitter.com/WendyLeeSzany ❤️

Eno and DVR discuss the still unsettled status of Carlos Correa and the Twins' move back into the fray, a trade between the Phillies and Tigers, Michael Conforto as a high-volume player in Year 1 with the Giants, current first-round picks that appear to be overdrafted, and a few roster construction concerns that have surfaced in the early portion of the 2023 draft season. Rundown4:29 Carlos Correa: Twins Back in the Mix?8:41 Phillies-Tigers Trade: Closer Questions All Around19:19 Making Sense of Matt Vierling & the Tigers' OF Playing Time Mix24:59 Michael Conforto Officially a Giant28:57 A.J. Pollock to Seattle31:26 Eric Hosmer to Chicago35:43 Dodgers DFA Bauer, MLB Reinstates John Coppolella 37:33 Best Wishes to Liam Hendriks40:49 Current First-Rounders of Concern?56:18 Roster Construction QuestionsFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to The Athletic at $2/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsPromo Codes From Our Advertising PartnersRoman: Get 20% off your first Roman order at http://www.ro.co/athletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this first episode of THE HOT MIC for 2023, Jeff Sneider and John Rocha talk all the new DC rumors and stories flying around including Ezra Miller's Flash possibly surviving the James Gunn culling, J.J. Abrams new Star Trek rumors, Michael Giacchino making his feature film debut with a remake of THEM, Aaron Taylor Johnson having secret meetings about James Bond, Jeremy Renner updates, box office updates with Avatar 2, 2023 predictions and more!Follow The Outlaw John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSaysFollow Jeff Sneider: https://twitter.com/TheInSneider____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:27 DC News Update: The Flash Staying? James Gunn to Announce 3 Year Plan, The Rock Oversteps29:30 Superheats and Streamlabs Questions43:38 RENFIELD trailer, J.J. Abrams Star Trek Updates, Looney Tunes leaving HBO MAX49:22 Aaron Taylor Johnsons Rumors as James Bond Intensifying53:32 Michael Giacchino remaking THEM as feature film debut56:14 SNEIDER SCOOP- Possible lead for Damon Lindelof's Star Wars film1:01:58 2023 Predictions for Film/TV/Entertainment from Sneider and Rocha____________________________________________________________________________________

The Game Time dynamic duo of John Rocha and Winston A. Marshall break down all the games from Week 17 in the NFL including the AARON RODGERS leading the Packers over the Vikings and one win away from the NFL Playoffs, Tom Brady and the Buccaneers beat the Panthers to clinch the NFC South, Giants get in after beating the Colts, Brock Purdy leading the 49ers over the Raiders, the Chiefs beating the Broncos, the Steelers staying alive over the Ravens, the Jets and Commanders being eliminated, that HORRIBLE Commanders mascot and more! They also discuss all the playoff clinching scenarios for the Week 19 games and preview the Bengals vs the Bills on Monday Night Football!To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, please go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Winston A. Marshall: https://twitter.com/TheSwaggyBlerd_______________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:01 Packers Destroy Vikings16:00 Tom Brady Rallies Bucs over the Panthers to win NFC South23:36 NY Giants Make the Playoffs by Beating the Colts 38-1034:06 McCaffrey Leads 49ers over the LV Raiders41:57 Geno Smith Leads Seahawks over the NY Jets48:08 Patriots Stop the Dolphins to Stay In Playoff Contention1:03:31 Best of the Rest of the Games in the NFL1:16:35 Will Steelers Sneak In and All Week 18 Playoff Clinching Scenarios1:21:00 Commanders Unveil an Embarrassing New Mascot: Major Tuddy1:29:25 Two College Football Semifinal Games Reactions

On this episode of The Geek Buddies LIVE!, John Rocha, Michael Vogel and Shannon McClung talk what the hell is going at DC with James Gunn fighting back online, Patty Jenkins responding about WW3, The Rock fudging the Black Adam numbers and more! Plus, they talk Avatar 2 reviews, the trailers for Spider-Man Across the Spider-Verse, 65 and Scream 6, and talk the Critics Choice Awards and more!PLUS, they answer all your Streamlabs and Superchat questions! To send a question for The Geek Buddies, go to www.streamlabs.com/theoutlawnationThe show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown4:35 Avatar The Way of Water Reviews and Box Office Predictions14:23 Critics Choice Awards30:40 Across the Spider-Verse Trailer, Scream 6 Teaser, 65 Trailer49:51 DC Madness- James Gunn Fights Back, Patty Jenkins Responds and Superman IssuesFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoonFollow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClung

On this episode of The Geek Buddies LIVE!, John Rocha and Michael Vogel welcome KRISTIAN HARLOFF to the show as he sits in for Shannon McClung who has COVID. They talk the first reactions to Avatar: The Way of Water, Rank all the projects in MCU"s Phase 4, BLACK ADAM on track to lose money and the new key art for Star Wars: Survivor.The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!____________________________________________________________________________________Chapters: 0:00 Intro and Rundown4:52 Avatar The Way of Water First Reactions25:20 Is Black Adam a Box Office Bomb or Is It Turning a Profit?45:38 Star Wars The Bad Batch Season 2 Trailer Analysis1:00:00 Ranking Every Movie and Show in MCU's Phase 4FOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_BuddiesFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoonFollow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClungFollow Kristian Harloff: https://twitter.com/KristianHarloff

NEW EPISODE OF GAME TIME!!!The Game Time dynamic duo of John Rocha and Winston A. Marshall break down all the big games from Week 12 in the NFL including the Eagles dominating the Packers and maybe ending Aaron Rodgers season, the Bengals beating the Titans, the Bucs and Ravens getting upset, Josh Jacobs big game for the Raiders, Mike White coming up big for the Jets, and preview the World Cup match up between the USA and Iran!To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, please go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Winston A. Marshall: https://twitter.com/TheSwaggyBlerd_______________________________________________________________________Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:57 Eagles Crush the Packers, Chiefs Beat up the Rams, OBJ incident in Miami27:47 Bengals beat the Titans, Ravens and the Bucs Upset, Josh Jacobs HUGE Day for the Raiders1:06:45 Thanksgiving Games Discussion and the Best of the Rest in the NFL1:26:00 USA vs Iran World Cup Preview

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Eno and DVR dig into potential winners from the restrictions on shifting that will go into effect in 2023. Can José Ramírez become even more productive in batting average in the new landscape? Will teams swap defensive positions to counteract shift rules? How does Shohei Ohtani break WAR, and is 'superstar fatigue' a real thing?Rundown4:37 Searching Statcast for Potential Shift Rules Winners10:51 José Ramírez: Slightly Higher Ceiling in 2023?18:45 Will Defenders Swap Positions Regularly?23:05 An Increasing Number of Multi-Position Players?25:43 Are Any Player Types Susceptible to Lose Playing Time?31:06 Will the Market Overcorrect for Players Losing Hits to Shifts?39:06 Shohei Ohtani & Breaking WAR52:12 Superstar FatigueFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the strong debut from D-backs pitcher Ryne Nelson before examining a few surprises on the xStats leaderboards including José Ramírez, Alex Bregman, Bo Bichette, Paul Goldschmidt, José Abreu, and much more.Rundown4:06 Ryne Nelson's Debut8:10 xStats Recalibrated for 202212:16 Making Sense of José Ramírez's xStats15:59 Alex Bregman's Second-Half Rebound21:27 Bo Bichette's Huge Monday; Slight Step Back in 202224:25 O-Swing% v. Great Hit Tools30:59 What's Next For Paul Goldschmidt?34:43 José Abreu's Lost Homers42:21 Luis Patiño's Two-Strike Approach52:41 Too Many Lefty Bats in Shallow Leagues?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe for $1/mo for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.'s positive PED test and subsequent 80-game suspension, CJ Abrams' long-term power outlook, the biggest risers and fallers in slugging percentage from 2021 to 2022, and much more. Rundown4:07 Fernando Tatis Jr.'s Suspension, Future Outlook12:27 CJ Abrams' Long-Term Power Trajectory; Early-Career Comps21:05 Stat Traps?25:59 Slugging Percentage Year-over-Year Risers28:35 Andrés Giménez's Step Forward33:41 Nick Gordon's Surprising Power42:04 Yasmani Grandal's Plummeting Pop45:26 Better Rebound Candidate: Castellanos v. Winker51:25 Marcus Semien's Mid-Season Turnaround58:45 Moves Allowed for Non-Playoff Teams in Keeper League?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe for $1/mo for the first six months: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Geek Buddies, John Rocha, Michael Vogel. and Shannon McClung discuss their thoughts on The Joker 2 title and speculate on its meaning, the first reactions to Jurassic World Dominion, the trailers for Black Adam, Prey and The Sandman and their SPOILER Review for the first 7 episodes of Stranger Things Season 4!The show is Presented by Carbon Health. To explore new options for healthcare and to receive care in person or virtually, visit https://carbonhealth.com and see all the services they can provide you!Remember to Like and Share this episode on your social media and to Subscribe to The Outlaw Nation YouTube channel below.#BlackAdam #strangerthings #jurassicworld   Chapters: 0:00 Introduction and Rundown4:03 Joker 2 Title and Speculation17:08 Jurassic World Dominion First Reactions28:58 Black Adam, Prey and The Sandman Trailers49:40 Stranger Things 4 Spoiler ReviewFOLLOW THE GEEK BUDDIES:Twitter: https://twitter.com/Geek_BuddiesFollow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Michael Vogel: https://twitter.com/mktoonFollow Shannon McClung: https://twitter.com/Shannon_McClungInstagram:--- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/the-geek-buddies/message

On this episode of STRONG STYLE, The Outlaw John Rocha, Aaron Turner and Chris Burns talk the shocking news that Tony Khan purchases Ring of Honor, WWE RAW results including Bianca Belair hair whipping Becky Lynch and Edge soccer kicking AJ Styles, AEW Dynamite results with MJF demolishing CM Punk and Thunder Rosa injured before her match with Britt Baker, AEW Revolution Preview and Predictions, and more!Chapters:0:00 Intro and Rundown4:25 AEW vs WWE Homegrown Talent9:28 WWE RAW Recap and Reactions- Bianca BelAir whips Becky Lynch, Edge ConChairto on AJ Styles24:33 Reactions to Vince McMahon's Interview with Pat McAfee47:10 Who Should Play Vince McMahon in a Biopic Movie?51:05 Tony Khan Buys Ring of Honor, What Will this Mean for ROH?1:07:36 AEW Dynamite- MJF Bloodies CM Punk1:23:06 AEW Revolution Preview and Predictions1:50:51 WWE Smackdown Thoughts- Ricochet, Roman Reigns1:53:28 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsEvery week, John, Aaron and Chris discuss the biggest news in the WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NWA, NJPW, and Ring of Honor.Remember to LIKE this video, leave a COMMENT below, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and SHARE this video on your social media. #WWE #AEW #AEWRevolution  To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​ Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Aaron Turner: https://twitter.com/OnlyAaronTurnerFollow Chris Burns: https://twitter.com/Chris_please--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-outlaw-nation-network/support

Strong Style hosts John Rocha and Aaron Turner discuss the biggest news in the WWE, AEW, IMPACT, NWA, and Ring of Honor including AEW striking a deal with the Owen Hart Foundation to include him in their upcoming video game, their thoughts on AEW Grand Slam including Kenny Omega vs Bryan Danielson and Ruby Soho vs Britt Baker, their review of Dark Side of the Ring: The Double Life of Kanyon, their WWE Extreme Rules Preview and Predictions and more!PLUS, they answer all your Streamlabs and SuperChat questions and comments from the world of professional wrestling. Chapters:0:00 Intro, FCL Drama and Rundown4:27 AEW Strikes Deal with Owen Hart Foundation15:52 AEW Dynamite Grand Slam Thoughts44:34 Dark Side of the Ring- Kanyon Review59:23 Extreme Rules Preview and Predictions1:22:02 Wrap Up and Social Media PlugsTo send in a question or comment for John and Aaron on STRONG STYLE, go to: https://streamlabs.com/johnrochasays/tipRemember to LIKE this video, leave a COMMENT below, SUBSCRIBE to the channel and SHARE this video on your social media. #AEW #WWE #DarkSideoftheRing   To become a Patron of John Rocha and The Outlaw Nation, go to https://www.patreon.com/johnrocha​​​​​ Follow John Rocha: https://twitter.com/TheRochaSays​​​​​Follow Aaron Turner: https://twitter.com/OnlyAaronTurner--- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/the-outlaw-nation-network/support

DVR is joined by Vlad Sedler (@RotoGut) of FantasyGuru.com to discuss in-season decision-making, in-season hits (and misses), the demotions of Keston Hiura and Jarred Kelenic, the results of the Memorial Day Weekend second-chance drafts, and more. Rundown4:14 What Matters on a Week-to-Week Basis?12:17 Newest Tools You Rely On21:26 In-Season Hits, So Far28:23 Keston Hiura, Jarred Kelenic, and In-Season Misses38:08 Second-Chance League Draft Results46:05 Recency Bias in First-Half SurgersFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Vlad on Twitter: @RotoGute-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/mo to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the stabilization of barrel rates, sinkers v. two-seamers, Corbin Burnes as a potential outlier ace, the Giants' improving offense, and more. Rundown4:44 Barrel Rate Stabilization17:55 Sinkers vs. Two-Seamers27:54 Why Are There So Many Corbins?29:18 Is Austin Gomber Getting Better?40:48 Corbin Burnes: An Outlier Ace?50:59 Digging Deep: Tyler Ivey & Edward Olivares61:46 (No, DVR Isn't Really on Joe West's Side)Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Corbin Burnes' excellent start to 2021, where he ranks among starting pitchers for the rest of the season, plus early starting pitcher rankings changes, ETAs for several top prospects weighing service time considerations. Rundown4:08 Corbin Burnes' Historically Great Start to 202113:10 What's Wrong with Zach Plesac?23:06 Other Early SP Movers34:24 When Are We Going to See Jarred Kelenic In Seattle?43:08 Waiting on Wander in Redraft?48:44 Is Kirilloff Coming Up Soon?53:08 Luis Patiño vs. Rich Hill63:17 Fast Starts From Carlos Rodón, Alex Cobb & Zach Eflin69:26 Where is Aaron Sanchez's Velocity?71:57 An Appreciation for DVR's Brewers LeakFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsSubscribe to The Athletic for $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt & DVR discuss a difficult week of spring training injuries, including Eloy Jiménez, Zac Gallen, Kirby Yates, and Nick Anderson, the new deal for Lance McCullers Jr. in Houston, some of the biggest misses, and more. Rundown4:17 The White Sox Lose Eloy Jiménez For 5-6 Months13:13 Zac Gallen's Unusual Stress Fracture; Our Plea for Universal DH18:27 The Jays Lose Kirby Yates23:23 Nick Anderson's Injury30:02 Lance McCullers Jr.'s New Deal35:25 (Some of) Our Biggest Misses47:17 Time to Shorten Spring Training?54:15 Tarik Skubal & Casey Mize Make the Tigers' Rotation60:51 Does Command Improve with Age?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurvey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR recap their LABR auctions from the weekend and share their selections for breakouts (or sleepers, if those still exist) from each team in the AL West and NL West. Rundown4:16 Eno's AL LABR Plan17:24 DVR's NL LABR Plan33:05 Logan Gilbert's ETA; Ty France Love36:22 Is Josh Jung Primed to Take Over at Third Base?42:48 Digging Deep for Luis Rengifo47:24 Concerns About Jared Walsh's Playing Time?50:13 Don't Forget About Ka'ai (Blaze) Tom56:46 Myles Straw vs. Chas McCormick60:57 Mauricio Dubón Time in San Francisco?65:02 Time To Buy In on Brendan Rodgers?70:04 Will the Zack Greinke Deal Bear Fruit in Arizona?74:17 Are There Any Overlooked Players in San Diego?79:14 Will This Year's Kyle Tucker Come From Los Angeles?Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveyAL LABR Results: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-al-auctionNL LABR Results: https://www.rtsports.com/labr-nl-auctionSubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss their preferred draft positions (KDS) based on the unique shape of the 2021 player pool, before discussing keeper and dynasty league strategies, Fernando Tatis Jr. vs. Juan Soto, possibility eliminating the saves category, and more!Rundown4:09 Preferred Draft Slots (KDS)21:18 Keeper League Startup Strategy33:06 Open Player Universe Considerations39:59 How to Approach Keeper Leagues w/Diluted Player Pools44:43 Tatis vs. Soto as a Keeper Dilemma51:00 Is This the Peak in Tatis' Keeper/Dynasty Value?56:36 Positional Priorities in Draft Tools60:43 When Are We Going to Ditch Saves?63:54 Ranking For Job Security Over Skills w/ClosersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease fill out our listener survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month to start: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Padres' 14-year extension with Fernando Tatis Jr., the next young star capable of getting a similar deal, teams with good (and bad) depth, and history's lack of appreciation for Ben Zobrist's 2009 season. Rundown4:51 Fernando Tatis Jr. Early Career Comps9:13 A Potentially Team-Friendly Deal for the Padres14:49 Why Tatis Staying in San Diego Isn't Bad for Baseball18:46 Looking for the Next Long-Term Deal for a Young Star33:17 Over/Under 3.5 Starting Pitchers with 200+ IP in 2021?41:58 Teams In Good at Bad Poor Positions with Depth56:39 Revisiting Ben Zobrist's Incredible 2009 SeasonFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_GhiroliFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comPlease consider taking a few minutes to follow out our Listener Survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/athleticaudiosurveySubscribe to The Athletic for just $3.99/month at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss some of their takeaways from the 60-game 2020 season -- including the need for making quicker decisions and their plans to increase the value placed on multi-position players in the future -- before answering a series of mailbag questions. Rundown4:57 Roster Churn & Quick Decisions9:56 Tony Gonsolin’s 2021 Outlook13:17 Increasing Weight on Multi-Position Players17:22 Projecting Jake Cronenworth in 202121:16 Revisiting 'Punting' Saves30:59 Adjusting to Universal DH36:03 Kyle Lewis as a Fringe Top-25 Hitter?46:40 Keston Hiura & Second-Base Depth Concerns54:08 Is Edwin Rios a 2021 Sleeper?59:20 Future Interest in Justin Dunn Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nando, Ian and DVR discuss new formats to consider for future fantasy baseball seasons after this year's 60-game sprint, the merits (and drawbacks) of daily roster moves, a UTR favorite's first opportunity in the big leagues, and more! Rundown4:22 Playing More Short-Term Leagues in the Future?10:09 Do You Prefer Daily Moves Going Forward?18:06 Devin Williams Might Be Better Than Josh Hader26:37 Obligatory Tyler Wade Update28:02 Christian Arroyo; Deeeeep Sleeper?34:38 Checking In On The Athletic Cutline Championship38:18 This Week in Observing Player Behavior: Grisham, Braun & Yadi44:23 Watch the Eyes Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: podcasts@theathletic.com use subject line 'Under the Radar' Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Eno and DVR discuss several struggling stars -- including a mix of hitters and pitchers -- the 'Sophomore Slump', an intriguing pitching prospect with very good command, and more. Rundown4:29 Hitters Are Missing In-Game Video Availability9:10 Swing Rate Variations Over Time13:43 Kris Bryant & Long-Term Ailments20:35 Making Sense of Adalberto Mondesi’s Ugly 202026:19 J.D. Martinez Bounceback Potential30:33 Marcus Semien & Regression37:28 Pete Alonso & ’Sophomore Slumps’44:03 Matthew Boyd’s Slide47:41 Concerns About Luis Castillo’s Inflated WHIP50:09 Flaws for Chris Paddack53:41 Patrick Corbin's Step Back55:54 The Sixto Sánchez Hype is Deserved59:05 George Kirby, Ljay Newsome & Mariners’ Command-Heavy Prospects64:42 Triston McKenzie and Fading Velocity Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com Subscribe to The Athletic for just $1/month at theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith is joined by Will Leitch, Founder of Deadspin, Columnist at MLB, Contributing Editor at New York Magazine and co-host of the Grierson & Leitch podcast about the unusual 2020 baseball season, the Cardinals, and going back to a movie theater in a pandemic. Rundown4:42 Things Seem to Be Going Pretty Well This Baseball Season9:46 MLB’s Success with Contact Tracing15:33 The Challenge of Playing Catch Up with the Cards’ Schedule21:00 Have You Noticed a Difference in the Quality of Play in 2020?25:15 Enjoying New Little Quirks About This Season28:44 Going to a Movie Theater in a Pandemic36:03 Considerations in Returning to Scouting Games Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Will on Twitter: @williamfleitch Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Check out Will's newsletter: williamfleitch.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith is joined by Orioles pitcher Dillon Tate to discuss his experience growing up playing baseball, the choice of going to college vs. going pro after high school, adjustments he’s made along the way, and more! Rundown4:21 Experiences with Direct or Structural Racism in Baseball?7:11 Pressure to Focus on Pitching at Young Age?9:43 Learning & Playing at the Urban Youth Academy11:37 When Was It Clear You Had a Future in Baseball?13:19 Preference Between Starting Role vs. Relief Role17:27 Incorporating Statcast Data & Making Adjustments20:48 Weighing College vs. Pro Offer After High School Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Nando and Eric discuss the ‘Zero WR’ or ‘Robust RB’ strategy, Stefon Diggs’ value in Buffalo, the possibility of an A.J. Green bounce back, and more. Rundown4:30 Dissecting ‘Zero WR’ (Robust RB) As a Strategy13:22 Dede Westbrook: Post-Hype Sleeper?16:02 The Case for Stefon Diggs19:55 Buying Growth From Josh Allen?26:45 Is This a ‘Prove It’ Year for OBJ?31:47 Optimal RB Roster Foundations for ‘Zero WR’38:27 Value WR Target: A.J. Green42:29 A Five Running Back Base?46:40 Curtis Samuel & Mohamed Sanu Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Eric on Twitter: @EricNMoody Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasyfootballpod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith is joined by Dr. Angela Duckworth to discuss grit, failure and the malleability of talent. Rundown4:24 Defining & Measuring 'Grit'6:58 How Should Teams Assess Grit & Intangibles?11:10 Intangibles as Coded Language in Baseball18:10 Failure & 'The Fragile Perfects'20:41 Select for Talent or Select for Grit?22:52 The Malleability of Talent & Phantom Plateaus Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Dr. Duckworth on Twitter: @angeladuckw Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Keith is joined by Joe Sheehan, author of the Joe Sheehan Newsletter, to discuss how long this 2020 will last, the importance of the playoffs in MLB's plans, the problem with low strikes, early season standouts, and more! Rundown4:58 How Long Will This Season Last?6:47 It's All About the Playoffs12:01 The Shape of the Game in 202016:07 The Problem with Low Strikes19:01 What Has Stood Out In a Good Way This Season?20:52 Prospects & Service Time Considerations Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Joe on Twitter: @Joe_Sheehan Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:00 What's at Stake for A.J. Green in 2020?12:14 Green's Recent Press Conference with Cincinnati Media20:03 What we Know about Training Camp and the Preseason30:15 Greg O'Keeffe, The Athletic's Everton Beat Writer, Joins the Show50:17 How Will Cincinnati Media Cover Joe Burrow's First Day at Training Camp?Follow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjrFollow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATH Get 40% off a one-year subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:53 Welcome to Hear That Podcast Growlin', Dan Hurley6:01 Dan's Bengals Fan Origin Story10:26 Favorite Player?12:20 Sunday Ticket Guy?16:00 How Being a Bengals Fan Prepares Someone for Being a Head Coach21:45 History with Cincinnati24:43 All-In on Joe Burrow?27:00 Sensing Leadership Skills as a Coach29:08 What's it Like to Be a Coach Now?36:28 Best Bengals JerseysFollow Paul on Twitter: @pauldehnerjrFollow Jay on Twitter: @JayMorrisonATHGet 40% off a one-year subscription to The Athletic at theathletic.com/hearthatpodcastgrowlin

Rundown4:59 The Push for OOTP Playoff Spots13:50 Ian's Meddling Gets Trevor Bauer Suspended21:40 Timing Trades in Keeper & Dynasty Leagues25:03 Is Now a Smart Time to Trade Away Fernando Tatis Jr.?30:56 Ian Weighs In About The Sealed Yankees Letter36:22 Movie Recommendations for DVR41:11 Best Team(s) of The Next Decade Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: fantasypods@theathletic.com use subject line 'Under the Radar' Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:06 Appreciating Max Muncy7:59 Corey Seager and the Kris Bryant Problem13:00 Built for Expanded Rosters21:43 Eric Hosmer Actually Hits the Ball Hard27:46 Some Love for Josh Naylor32:02 Cal Quantrill, Glue Guy?37:12 Eduardo Escobar & Non-Barrel Homers42:22 Zola Finding: Luke Weaver on 2019 Championship Rosters48:33 Josh Rojas & Tim Locastro: Interesting Bench Players55:43 Are the Rockies the Biggest Winners w/Universal DH?60:27 Garrett Hampson's Playing Time Outlook66:10 Right Long-Term Direction, But...68:33 Mauricio Dubon's Path(s) to Regular Time75:47 Beer of the Week: Toughest Beers to Track DownFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels

Rundown4:54 What is Stereotype Threat?6:50 Effects of Stereotype Threat10:27 Stereotypes Within Player Evaluations15:40 Protecting Yourself Against the Sense of Stereotype Threat18:10 Remedies to Stereotype Threat in Evaluation24:32 The Impact of Language on Stereotypes Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlaw Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:44 Owners & Players Head to the Table13:36 Impact of the Five-Round First-Year Player Draft26:01 Fantasy Impact of Expanded Rosters29:54 Looking Back at Great Half-Seasons46:16 Jeff Zimmerman's Piece on Hard-Hit Angles54:08 Concerns with Low Exit Velocity at Young AgesFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperE-Mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days

Rundown4:29 Searching for Light at the End of the Tunnel10:47 Turn on the Video Feed!16:38 More Structural Wrinkles to Consider24:06 The Depths of Eno's Closet26:13 Increased Velocity = Increased Injury Risk?33:21 Jeff Zimmerman's Statcast-based Projections39:19 Predicting Future Strikeout Rates for HittersFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: theathletic.com/free90days

Rundown4:28 2020 Impact Prospects7:46 Risk with Jesus Luzardo & Nate Pearson9:43 Expectations for Dustin May12:41 Prospects Less Likely to Debut with Shortened Season16:22 Movies: Best (& Worst) of 201922:33 Overlooked Films From 201931:58 Supporting Local Businesses Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Christopher on Twitter: @Crawford_MILB Get a free 90-day trial to The Athletic: http://theathletic.com/free90days Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:32 Baseball Pod Bracket11:02 OOTP Wheeling and Dealing15:46 Did We Overlook Josh Naylor?23:17 Franklin Barreto vs. Jorge Mateo27:08 More Frustration with Astros' Handling of Kyle Tucker33:50 The Strat-O-Matic 2020 Sim40:53 A Scouting Report on Ian's Draft Tendencies47:06 Does Jerry Maguire Hold Up?Follow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @IanKahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get a 40% off a subscription to The Athletic by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:11 A New Fantasy Baseball League Format, For Charity10:23 Previously Unknown Parts of Ian's Resume15:31 Banking on an Alex Wood Rebound?21:23 Expectations for Michael Wacha, Following Thor's Injury26:03 Congrats, Frank!32:28 Eduardo Escobar v. Yandy Diaz v. Luis Arraez38:09 Nando Begins a Trade Negotiation with Ian45:54 The Expected Impact of Delay on Pitching ProspectsFollow Nando on Twitter: @nandodifinoFollow Ian on Twitter: @iankahn4Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:02 Roster Adjustments14:12 Why Don't the Brewers Officially Retire #17?19:14 Is Ryan Braun's #8 A Lock to Be Retired?23:57 All-Time Brewers DraftFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammonFollow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:26 The Yelich Deal is Official14:52 The Third Base Options24:35 Tough Cuts: Projecting the 26-man Opening Day Roster34:05 Spring Notes: Phil Bickford, Braun, Urias & Houser Follow Derek on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Will on Twitter: @WillSammon Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/422 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:25 Chris Sale's Injury & Boston's SP Depth Problem9:34 Rationalizing the Decision to Trade Mookie Betts14:07 Expectations for David Price in Los Angeles21:45 Early Strengths of Chaim Bloom as GM26:20 Media Access to the Clubhouse Follow Keith on Twitter: @keithlawFollow Alex on Twitter: @alexspeier Get 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/klaw Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:09 Potential SP2s? (Wheeler, Soroka & Montas)9:59 Are Texas Pitchers Underpriced?14:43 Looking for Value in Arizona20:18 Helium Watch: Luzardo, Urías & Fried40:14 Leaving LA: Expectations for Ryu in Toronto49:22 Stock Up for Maeda & Price?Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiperFollow Matt on Twitter: @ctmbaseball Get full access to The Athletic's award-winning sports content and save 40% off your first-year subscription by visiting: theathletic.com/fantasybaseballpodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:22 Efficient Big Men11:13 Guards & Swing Men of Interest22:43 Young Players with Future Opportunities36:29 What to Watch This WeekendFollow Eric on Twitter: @RotoEvilFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonE-Mail the show: dunksanddimes@theathletic.com

Rundown4:46 Recapping Kansas-Villanova7:58 Kansas' Issues11:36 Dangerous Mid-Majors, Starting with Northern Iowa14:36 Coaching for a Long Time at a Mid-Major21:07 East Tennessee State23:26 San Diego State26:14 Liberty29:12 Hofstra31:11 Saint Mary's33:48 Weekend Picks47:01 Tim's Joe Burrow ConnectionFollow C.J. on Twitter @CJMooreHoopsFollow Tim on Twitter @CoachMilesOur listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/milesmoore. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:36 Lessons Learned from Austin Ekeler8:10 Is There an Early 2020 Ekeler?9:57 Lessons Learned from 2019's Breakout Receivers14:05 The Quarterback Effect on Potential Breakout Receivers17:00 Is there an Early 2020 D.J. Chark?20:50 The Unicorn Players28:17 Lessons Learned from Jameis Winston's Monster Fantasy Season34:45 The Chicken or the Egg at Tight EndFollow Emory on Twitter @FBallGameplanFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Get your discounted subscription at theathletic.com/theadvancedroute. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:53 Sabonis vs. Isaac vs. John Collins9:08 Ingram vs. Tatum vs. Kawhi12:43 Do the Sixers Have a Roster Construction Issue?19:35 Forwards on the Rise25:44 Fallers at Forwards31:01 Thoughts on the Elite Guards36:40 Simmons vs. Mitchell vs. Brogdon vs. Kemba39:59 Poll Q Results: Kyrie vs. Russ vs. VanVleet vs. Graham46:00 Risers & Fallers: Guards52:56 Game to Watch This WeekendFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Eric on Twitter: @RotoEvile-mail the show: dunksanddimes@theathletic.com

Rundown4:04 DeAndre Washington a Potential League-Winner7:57 Washington's Cushy Matchup with the Jaguars11:08 Raheem Mostert the Alpha in San Francisco's Backfield14:57 49ers' Remaining Fantasy Schedule16:31 Adrian Peterson Back on the Fantasy Radar20:17 Patrick Larid's Fantasy ViabilityFollow Emory on Twitter @FBallGameplanFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Get your discounted subscription at theathletic.com/theadvancedroute. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:37 Who is This Year's Derrick Henry?12:32 Todd Gurley's Usage14:45 Is Eli Manning Fantasy-Relevant?17:24 Playoff-Centric Strategies23:13 Concerns over Baker Mayfield's Hand30:21 The Ronald Jones Yo-YoFollow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Nando on Twitter @nandodifino Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/PBC. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:06 Urías-Grisham Trade16:25 Profar to San Diego20:05 Grandal Joins Rising White Sox27:39 Do Moose Eat Cincinnati Chili?31:09 Non-Tender Fallout57:41 Beefed Up Bullpens68:40 Beer of the WeekFollow Eno on Twitter: @enosarrisFollow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRipere-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.comGet 40% off a subscription to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels 

Rundown4:17 Austin Ekeler Still an Easy RB27:10 Can Rashaad Penny Get Into Fantasy Lineups?10:52 We Can't Quit Miles Sanders13:07 Benny Snell in Control in Pittsburgh?16:14 Running Backs to Take a Chance on in Week 1320:46 Is Tyler Boyd Trending Up with Andy Dalton Back?24:28 Any Trust in Sammy Watkins?27:06 Brandin Cooks and the Rams' Vertical Passing Woes30:28 Kenny Golladay's Outlook with David Blough Under Center35:29 Andy Dalton is Back!37:46 You Can't Bench Deshaun Watson, Right?41:09 Carson Wentz at Rock Bottom43:40 Quarterbacks to Take a Chance on in Week 1346:04 Jared Cook—Yep, Jared Cook—is a Must-Play47:24 Jack Doyle without Eric Ebron49:14 Kyle Rudolph's TD Upside Gone with Adam Thielen Back51:57 Tight Ends to Take a Chance on in Week 13Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller To support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at theathletic.com/therankingsshow. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:09 First-Team Guards10:56 First-Team Forwards16:51 First-Team Center19:02 Second-Team Guards24:07 Second-Team Forwards29:02 Second-Team Center31:22 Honorable MentionsE-mail the Show! dunksanddimes@theathletic.comFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Eric on Twitter: @RotoEvil

Rundown4:45 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Bo Scarbrough7:23 Benny Snell Making Noise in Pittsburgh10:40 Rashaad Penny Forcing a Timeshare in Seattle13:08 The Rest of the RB Position, Starting with Darrel Williams16:01 Raheem Mostert Back to Fantasy Relevance18:22 Any Value in Nyheim Hines?21:20 Randall Cobb Leads Our Look at Receivers23:49 Cole Beasley More Than a Streamer?25:51 Signs of Life from James Washington27:49 N'Keal Harry and Jakobi Meyers29:47 Darius Slayton's Friendly Playoff Schedule31:40 Putting a Value on Boom-or-Bust WRs John Ross and A.J. Brown34:13 Mecole Hardman and Demarcus Robinson35:55 Russell Gage a Lesser Cole Beasley36:59 David Njoku's Rest-of-Season Value38:49 Jack Doyle a Safe Starter with Eric Ebron on IR?39:36 Making a Case for Ryan Griffin41:10 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 1343:37 Defenses to Stream in Week 13Follow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonTo support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/wiretowire. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:50 Jonathan Williams Takes Over for the Injured Marlon Mack7:28 Bo Scarbrough Our Top Waiver Target of the Week10:15 Jacob Hollister a TE1 for the Rest of the Season?12:36 Trey Edmunds a Short-Term Add15:34 Don't Fall for the Jay Ajayi Trap17:29 Get Deebo Samuel Now if He's Still Available18:23 Randall Cobb Emerging in Dallas20:11 Darius Slayton Worth a Look22:39 James Washington Filling a Void in Pittsburgh26:00 Any Value in Devin Funchess?27:38 Chasing Ghosts with N'Keal Harry?29:31 Highlighting Our Favorite Old Standbys at Wide Receiver32:32 Noah Fant Coming on Strong in Denver34:05 Dallas Goedert Sticking as a Low-End TE137:11 Ryan Griffin Scratching the Fantasy Community's Chris Herndon Itch38:46 Believing in Ross Dwelley's Touchdown Upside?41:08 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 1243:51 Defenses to Stream in Week 12Follow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonTo support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/wiretowire. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:48 Empty the Wallet for Brian Hill7:50 Time to Grab Derrius Guice9:53 J.D McKissic the Leader of Detroit's Backfield12:21 Do We Have to Bid on Kalen Ballage?14:43 Bilal Powell a Player of Interest16:09 Handcuff Season18:09 Darius Slayton Leads Our Look at Receivers20:15 Josh Reynolds Set for a Larger Role23:06 Sneaky Value in Danny Amendola?26:09 Chris Conley Still Needs More Attention from Fantasy Owners28:41 Buying Back Into O.J. Howard?30:34 Long-Term Value in Mike Gesicki or Jonnu Smith?32:10 Watching Jacob Hollister and Ross Dwelley on MNF35:27 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 1138:08 Defenses to Stream in Week 11Follow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonTo support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/wiretowire. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:16 Top Waiver Targets, Led by Ronald Jones6:50 DeVante Parker Time in Miami9:16 Zach Pascal Taking Advantage of His Opportunities11:59 Darrell Henderson and Malcolm Brown Begin Our Look at RBs13:52 Derrius Guice Intriguing for Playoff-Bound Owners16:08 Short-Term Value for Trey Edmunds17:57 J.D. McKissic and Detroit's Pass-Happy Offense20:58 Parris Campbell Kicks off Our WR Breakdown22:22 Preston Williams' Season Ending-Injury23:47 Auden Tate Remains an Undervalued Source of Production25:37 Mohamed Sanu Gets Going in New England's Offense28:26 Willing to Chase Kenny Stills or Chris Conley?33:21 Has the Mike Gesicki Breakout Arrived?35:32 Noah Fant Flashes His Upside37:26 A Lost Season for Chris Herndon?41:02 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 1043:02 Defenses to Stream in Week 10Follow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonTo support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/wiretowire. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:28 Jordan Howard Kicks Off Our Look at Running Backs7:13 Has David Montgomery Turned a Corner?9:44 Jamaal Williams Safe to Play?12:59 Kenyan Drake's Cardinals Debut15:38 Jaylen Samuels' Value if James Conner is Out17:20 Running Backs to Take a Chance on in Week 921:26 Putting a Value on Miami's Wide Receivers25:37 Jarvis Landry a Disappointing WR327:51 Curtis Samuel Makes a Surprise Appearance on the Injury Report30:52 A Robby Anderson Rebound?33:42 Terry McLaurin Entirely Dependent on Case Keenum36:07 Wide Receivers to Take a Chance on in Week 938:41 Why Won't Everyone Just Trust Matthew Stafford?41:31 Derek Carr Quietly on a Strong Run44:45 Realistic Expectations for Lamar Jackson Against the Patriots48:19 Quarterbacks to Take a Chance on in Week 950:54 Jonnu Smith on the Start Radar52:47 Is Cameron Brate's Low-End TE1 Value Back?56:27 Free Dallas Goedert!59:21 Tight Ends to Take a Chance on in Week 9Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller To support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at theathletic.com/therankingsshow. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:50 Mark Walton Leads our Top Week 9 Waiver Wire Targets9:12 Cam Newton Still the Man in Carolina11:42 Rashaad Penny Trade Rumors13:56 Raheem Mostert Back in the Fantasy Spotlight16:04 Darrell Henderson Locked in as the Rams' No. 2 Back?18:57 Detroit's Backfield a Headache to Avoid?20:44 Time for Playoff-Bound Owners to Look at Derrius Guice23:20 It's Handcuff Season!23:58 Can We Quit Josh Gordon?27:16 Josh Reynolds Relevant Once Again28:58 What More Does Auden Tate Need to Do?!?32:34 Chris Conley Worth a Look34:56 Funston and Beller Make a Case for a Couple Long-Range Targets37:15 Jonnu Smith the New Tight End Du Jour39:28 Dallas Goedert and Chris Herndon on the Radar42:18 Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 944:56 Defenses to Stream in Week 9Follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller To support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/wiretowire.  If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend!

Rundown4:11 DeAndre Ayton's Suspension10:23 Eric's Most-Frequently Rostered Players18:15 Domantas Sabonis Love22:11 Finding Value in Charlotte33:01 OG Anunoby's Share of the Kawhi Void44:33 Defenses to Target & AvoidFollow Brandon on Twitter: @BrandonFunstonFollow Eric on Twitter: @RotoEvil

Rundown4:36 The Game-Wrecking Patriots Defense8:10 Beller Rails Against Team Defense13:43 Time to Sell the Pats Defense?18:25 Who Steps up in Atlanta after the Mohamed Sanu Trade?19:42 Beller Makes a Case for Calvin Ridley—and Stumbles on a New Nickname21:57 Nando Jumps Back a Few Generations22:41 Joe Mixon Outlook27:09 Beller Tackles Week 8 Over/UndersFollow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Nando on Twitter @nandodifino To support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/podcastbycommittee.  If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:35 Ty Johnson Goes Right from Waiver Wire to Starter7:34 Carlos Hyde Chugging Along as a Low-End RB210:44 Is LeSean McCoy in Control of Kansas City's Backfield?14:02 Where Do We Stand on Melvin Gordon?17:25 Mark Walton Making the Dolphins Relevant20:54 Running Backs to Take a Chance on in Week 822:15 RB Injuries to Monitor22:48 Kenny Stills Also Makes the Waiver-to-Starter Jump25:25 Ryan Tannehill Lifting Corey Davis and A.J. Brown28:59 What's Up with Tyler Boyd?32:10 Jake Gets to Gush about DaeSean Hamilton35:27 Emmanuel Sanders' Debut with the 49ers38:33 Wide Receivers to Take a Chance on in Week 840:29 WR Injuries to Monitor41:29 Kirk Cousins Back in Our Good Graces44:26 Jacoby Brissett Has Earned Our Trust47:06 Will Things Ever Get Easier for Carson Wentz?50:14 Quarterbacks to Take a Chance in Week 852:07 Gerald Everett the Cream of the TE Outsider Crop?54:22 Eric Ebron Brings the Touchdown Upside56:14 Tight Ends to Take a Chance on in Week 857:45 TE Injuries to Monitor  To support our podcast and get every show ad-free, including subscriber-only shows, subscribe to The Athletic. Our listeners get 40% off the annual subscription. Start your free trial now at: theathletic.com/therankingsshow. If you are already a subscriber, thank you for your support—and please tell a friend! Follow Jake on Twitter @allinkidFollow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:16 Explaining 11 and 12 Personnel5:06 Changes in the Packers' Tendencies9:05 Why Would a Team Increase Its Usage of 11 Personnel?11:00 Explaining the Eagles' Increase in 12 Personnel14:47 Eagles in 11 vs. Eagles in 1218:10 Explaining Why the Texans Are Succeeding with More 1222:18 How the Rams are Adjusting to the Adjustments26:17 Which Rams' WR is Hurt Most by Decrease in 11 Personnel?26:54 The 49ers' Recent Dip in Usage of Two-RB Sets29:08 How Can the Niners Use Two RBs Together with Kyle Juszczyk Injured?30:30 The Bears Cut Their Two-RB Sets—To No Avail34:19 What's the Ideal Personnel Grouping for the Bears?35:31 Explaining the Broncos' Increase in Two-RB Sets37:33 What Changes Should We Expect after the Emmanuel Sanders Trade?Follow Michael on Twitter @MBellerFollow Emory on Twitter @FBallGameplan Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rundown4:51 Top Waiver Wire Targets for Week 87:29 Corey Davis10:41 Auden Tate12:44 Derrius Guice14:40 Malcolm Brown and Darrell Henderson17:55 Mark Walton20:06 Gus Edwards23:11 Kareem Hunt27:16 A.J. Brown29:30 DeVante Parker and Preston Williams32:05 Phillip Dorsett and N'Keal Harry34:39 Kenny Stills36:45 Zach Pascal38:53 Chris Herndon40:39 Tight Ends to Stream in Week 842:56 Cam Newton and Quarterbacks to Stream in Week 846:19 Defenses to Stream in Week 8Follow Brandon on Twitter @BrandonFunstonFollow Michael on Twitter @MBeller