{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a189e7a1eddfac3eb6539e3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Checking In on Several Young Pitchers","description":"<p>After breaking out last season, Nolan McLean has come back down to Earth a bit in 2026. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss whether the Mets right-hander still has future ace potential. Plus, the guys dig into Andrew Painter’s progress, Bubba Chandler’s arrival, and what JR Ritchie’s return to Triple-A means for his long-term outlook. Later, they tackle perhaps the biggest question on today’s show: What the heck is going on with Paul Skenes?&nbsp;</p><p>Rundown:</p><p>1:15 Checking In on Nolan McLean</p><p>11:52 Pitches That Move *Too Much*?!</p><p>19:32 Andrew Painter’s Progress</p><p>26:40 Corbin Burnes’ Fastball Tweaks Might Help</p><p>32:23 Bubba Chandler’s Arrival</p><p>38:45 JR Ritchie’s Outlook After Return to Minors</p><p>46:58 Quick Pitches: Andrew Alvarez, Trevor McDonald &amp; Coleman Crow</p><p>53:43 Paul Skenes’ Changes: Is Everything OK?</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social</p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>With: Trevor May</p><p>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}