Cal Raleigh finally broke out in a huge way, blasting three home runs Monday after a season-long struggle at the plate. But was this simply one monster game, or are there signs that the Mariners slugger is beginning to correct the approach issues that contributed to his disappointing season?
DVR and Eno dig into what changed for Cal Raleigh, including his swing decisions, declining aggression on pitches inside the strike zone and increased chase rate.
The Mariners aren't the only team with a star player raising questions. Zack Wheeler has been hammered over his last six starts. Is Wheeler simply hitting a late-season wall — or is there something in his arsenal that can be fixed before October?
Then, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the show to go inside a turbulent stretch for the Arizona Diamondbacks. What's happening with Ketel Marte, where does his relationship with the organization and clubhouse stand, and what does it mean for a D-backs team trying to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race?
Finally, Jesús Cano of The Athletic joins DVR and Eno to break down an NL East race that suddenly looks very different. The Braves have stumbled while the Phillies have surged, dramatically shrinking Atlanta's division cushion and setting up an important stretch in the final month.
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0:00 Today on Rates & Barrels
02:01 Cal Raleigh Breaks Out With Three Homers
05:28 What’s Changed With Cal Raleigh & Julio Rodríguez?
08:22 How Much Have Injuries Affected Seattle’s Stars?
10:39 Colt Emerson’s Injury & 2027 Outlook
12:37 What’s Wrong With Zack Wheeler?
16:18 Can Wheeler Turn It Around Before October?
17:57 Braves-Phillies NL East Race Tightens
18:36 What’s Going On With Ketel Marte?
20:37 Inside the Diamondbacks’ Clubhouse
25:13 Arizona’s Wild Card Outlook
28:45 Corbin Carroll & the D-backs’ Young Core
33:31 Braves’ NL East Lead Is Shrinking
37:35 What’s Gone Wrong for Atlanta?
40:41 Ronald Acuña Jr. & the Braves Offense
46:06 Atlanta’s Rotation & October Outlook
51:56 Can the Braves Hold Off the Phillies?
58:12 Final Thoughts
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