{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a4eb15531f67b392b651d14?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Which Prediction Do You Want to Take Back?","description":"<p>As the All-Star break nears, it's time to revisit some preseason predictions that didn't quite pan out. DVR explains why he'd be less bullish on Kyle Tucker today, Jed breaks down the Braves' surprising fall, and Eno evaluates the Astros' first-half performance against expectations. Plus, the guys discuss Zack Wheeler's frustration over his All-Star snub and whether the surging Marlins can make a legitimate postseason run.</p><p>Rundown:</p><p>0:38 DVR’s Mulligan: Kyle Tucker Will Win NL MVP Award</p><p>4:41 NL MVP Candidates</p><p>11:59 Eno’s Mulligan: Expectations for 2026 Astros</p><p>16:46 Jed’s Mulligan: Choosing Atlanta in Four vs. The Field</p><p>23:39 Austin Riley’s Struggles</p><p>28:59 Who Does Jed Want in Place of Atlanta Now?</p><p>32:42 Zack Wheeler is Mad</p><p>40:19 A ‘Target Home-Run Rate’</p><p>50:00 An Intriguing Change?</p><p>58:42 The Marlins Are Cooking</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>With: Jed Lowrie</p><p>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}