{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/68659d2c659c28f4ba544d9d?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Assessing the AL Division Leaders & Offense Holding Steady Despite Increased Drag","description":"<p>Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the American League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Astros, Tigers, and Yankees with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they explore how offense has held up to 2024 levels despite the increased drag on the baseball this season.</p><p><br></p><p>Rundown</p><p>1:03 Yordan Alvarez's Setback &amp; Increasing Needs for a Left-Handed Bat in Houston</p><p>10:13 Balancing Team Spending Limits w/Available Upgrades</p><p>20:59 The Tigers Have a Commanding Lead in the Central</p><p>36:53 Yankees Under Pressure in the AL East</p><p>47:52 Drag on the Baseball is Up, But Offense is Steady</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.social</p><p>e-mail:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:ratesandbarrels@gmail.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</a></p><p><br></p><p>Join our Discord:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</a></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic:&nbsp;<a href=\"http://theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</a></p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>With: Jed Lowrie</p><p>Producer: Brian Smith</p><p>Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}