{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a8ca367fd03a1f541bb1d64?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Astros Fire GM Dana Brown + AL Wild Card Chaos Continues","description":"<p>The Houston Astros have fired general manager Dana Brown as their season and the American League playoff race descend into chaos. DVR and Eno break down what went wrong for Houston, and what's next for their pitching plan and roster-building misses. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, the Dodgers lose Andy Pages for approximately four to five weeks, prompting a deeper discussion about outfield defense and how we should evaluate metrics like Outs Above Average, Defensive Runs Saved and Statcast Fielding Run Value.</p><p><br></p><p>Then it's time to answer your mailbag questions. What has happened to Bryce Miller? Eno digs into Miller's declining velocity and inconsistent command — and explains why Kade Anderson's arrival creates even more pressure on Miller's rotation outlook. </p><p><br></p><p>Plus, Andrew Painter's arsenal changes, Matthew Liberatore, Justin Martinez and the best fantasy baseball waiver-wire options for the stretch run.</p><p><br></p><p>Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!</p><p><br></p><p>First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026</p><p><br></p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p><br></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><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis</p><p>Editor: McEnroe Francis</p><p><br></p><p>#houstonastros   #dodgers  #mlb  #baseball  #alwest  #mlbplayoffs  </p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>00:00 Today on Rates &amp; Barrels</p><p>01:27 Chicago Meetup &amp; Show Business</p><p>03:05 AL Playoff Race Remains Total Chaos</p><p>05:34 Could a Losing Team Make the Playoffs?</p><p>07:39 Astros Fire GM Dana Brown</p><p>09:03 What Has Changed Inside the Astros?</p><p>09:49 Houston’s Analytics Brain Drain</p><p>12:16 What Went Wrong Under Dana Brown?</p><p>13:18 Astros’ Pitching Plan &amp; Roster Misses</p><p>15:20 Can Houston Build Another Contender?</p><p>17:58 AL West Front Offices in Turmoil</p><p>19:31 Can the Mariners Still Win the AL West?</p><p>21:22 Dodgers Lose Andy Pages</p><p>22:41 How Should We Measure Outfield Defense?</p><p>27:41 Who Steps Up for the Dodgers?</p><p>29:09 Is It Time to Move On From Bryce Miller?</p><p>30:11 What’s Wrong With Bryce Miller?</p><p>32:21 Kade Anderson Changes Miller’s Outlook</p><p>34:00 Can You Still Start Bryce Miller?</p><p>36:56 Jacob Lopez’s Surprising Run</p><p>39:01 Has Cleveland Unlocked Joe Adell?</p><p>40:13 Can Better Coaching Really Fix a Hitter?</p><p>44:04 Kade Anderson’s First MLB Start</p><p>46:15 Eno’s Kade Anderson Evaluation</p><p>48:22 Is Kade Anderson Already Overvalued?</p><p>51:06 Andrew Painter Is Making Real Changes</p><p>52:57 Matthew Liberatore &amp; Two-Start Pitchers</p><p>56:15 Justin Martinez Returns</p><p>57:32 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}