{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6ab1f583dbfc9f039729a785?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"The MLB Playoff Picture Gets Clearer","description":"<p>The Braves have clinched the NL East and the Red Sox secured a Wild Card berth in the American League as the playoff picture continues to come into focus. Eno and DVR discuss the final-week battle for playoff spots and seeds, and what they need in order to come away with fantasy baseball championships in the remaining days of the season.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus Chris Solomon (Soly) of 'No Laying Up' joins the show to close the tab on the 2026 Reds. Beyond a pair of arm injuries for Hunter Greene, what else has kept the Reds from making another run to October this season? Looking forward, is there enough of a core in place with Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Chase Burns, and Greene to build for the immediate future during the winter?</p><p><br></p><p>Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!</p><p><br></p><p>Rundown</p><p>00:41 The Braves Clinch NL East: Seventh Title in Nine Years</p><p>02:13 Tyler Mahle: An Overlooked Trade Addition?</p><p>09:22 Jesús Luzardo: Plays Catch, Could Return in Bullpen Role</p><p>11:47 Alex Bregman: Day-to-Day After Getting Hit by Foul Ball</p><p>13:04 The Red Sox Clinch Wild Card: Historical Comeback From 32-46 Start</p><p>16:02&nbsp; Félix Bautista: Returns After Second Lengthy Absence</p><p>17:56&nbsp; Four-Team Battle for Three Remaining Spots?</p><p>21:22 AD BREAK</p><p>21:27&nbsp; Where the Money Went &amp; Final Week Needs</p><p>32:16 Coming Up: Closing the Tab, 2026 Reds w/Soly</p><p>32:20 Welcome, Soly! (Chris Solomon, No Laying Up)</p><p>32:59 Closing the Tab: A Hunter Greene Season They Couldn’t Afford</p><p>37:20 Long-Term Lineup Issue: Why Do the Reds’ Lineups Lag?</p><p>43:18&nbsp; Another Brutal Trade: Mike Sirota Blossoms in LA</p><p>46:10&nbsp; Time for More Changes? Is Tito Still the Right Fit in Cincinnati?</p><p>49:15&nbsp; Can They Build Around and Win With Elly De La Cruz?</p><p>&nbsp;52:21 Beyond the Core: Flaws Up and Down</p><p>&nbsp;55:13 Pitching Rebounds? Can Nick Lodolo Bounce Back in 2027?</p><p>1:05:23&nbsp; A Puzzling Decision: Why Did CES Get DFA’d?</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:<a href=\"https://mjchilelligma-cns1726.slack.com/team/UH2NGC39B\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @DVR</a>.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p><br></p><p>e-mail: [ratesandbarrels@gmail.com](mailto:ratesandbarrels@gmail.com)</p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic:<a href=\"http://theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</a></p><p>Rates &amp; Barrels MERCH: https://rates-and-barrels.printify.me/</p><p><br></p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>Executive Producer: McEnroe Francis</p><p>Editor: Matthew Chilelli</p><p><br></p><p>#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Reds #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels</p><p><br></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}