{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a42cc02800e012644f6b2ed?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Big Changes for Mets & Angels as the Second Half Arrives","description":"<p>The first domino has fallen for two of baseball's most disappointing teams. Today, Eno and DVR break down the firings of Mets manager Carlos Mendoza and Angels GM Perry Minasian, what comes next for both clubs, and which managerial opening — between the Mets, Red Sox, and Phillies — offers the most upside. Plus, they take a closer look at this year's MLB players' poll from The Athletic, including the results that stood out most.</p><p>Rundown:</p><p>2:29 MLB’s Latest Proposal</p><p>5:00 Mets Fire Carlos Mendoza</p><p>6:48 Best Managerial Role: Mets, Red Sox, or Phillies?</p><p>16:54 Grade 3 Hip Flexor Strain for Marcus Semien</p><p>20:45 Tragedy in Venezuela</p><p>23:07 Konnor Griffin Returns, Homers</p><p>31:35 Rolling Aaron Nola &amp; Shane Baz for Two-Start Weeks?</p><p>38:20 Buehler Delivers, Roki Slides &amp; Trevor Rogers Rolls</p><p>40:58 Luis García Jr.: Did We Miss His Power Potential?</p><p>45:40 Where the Money Went</p><p>58:02 Angels Fire GM Perry Minasian</p><p>59:43 The Athletic’s Players’ Poll</p><p>MLB Players Poll: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7382921</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}