{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/69ba08d4991289d01c028861?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Arrivederci, Italia, Predicting the Headlines from the WBC Final & Britt's Breakouts","description":"<p>Eno, Britt, and DVR say goodbye to Team Italy after their fun run in the World Baseball Classic came to an end Monday night against Venezuela, before attempting to predict the headlines that will come from Tuesday's Final between Venezuela and the United States, and wondering if it's time for the Fox booth to move on from John Smoltz . Plus, they discuss a trio of players that Britt expects to break out in 2026, and wonder if the Padres' rotation will be a problem throughout the season with Joe Musgrove headed to the IL to begin the year. </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Rundown</strong></p><p>1:05 Venezuela Defeats Italy in Semifinals; Reaches First WBC Final</p><p>6:42 What Will We Be Talking About Tomorrow From the WBC Final?</p><p>15:05 John Smoltz Doesn’t Sound Like He’s Enjoying the Tournament</p><p>22:39 Britt’s Breakouts for 2026</p><p>40:55 Joe Musgrove to Open the Season on the IL</p><p>47:43 Are the Padres Playoff-Bound This Season?</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p><br></p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p><br></p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p><br></p><p>With: Britt Ghiroli</p><p><br></p><p>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}