Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central. Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/Rundown2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRundown3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayEditor: Jason Potere

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLCheck out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans48:10 The Impact of Managers & CoachesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLCheck out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels StartersFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series and look at relief pitchers -- focusing on closers around the league as spring training approaches. 2026 Listener League Details!Official Rules: https://theathletic.lnk.to/RBLLRulesSignup: https://nfc.shgn.com/signup/baseball/RBLLRundown5:37 ADP Tier 1 -- Mason Miller, Edwin Díaz, Jhoan Duran, Andrés Muñoz & Cade Smith15:39 ADP Tier 2 -- Aroldis Chapman, David Bednar, Josh Hader & Devin Williams25:28 ADP Tier 3 -- Carlos Estévez, Ryan Helsley, Raisel Iglesias, Emilio Pagán, Jeff Hoffman & Pete Fairbanks37:12 ADP Tier 4 -- Trevor Megill, Daniel Palencia, Kenley Jansen, Abner Uribe, Dennis Santana & Ryan Walker50:55 ADP Tier 5 -- Griffin Jax, Seranthony Domínguez, Robert Suarez, Edwin Uceta, Robert Garcia, Riley O’Brien57:32 Unsettled Situations: LAA, ATH, WAS, ARI, COL & MINFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

Eno and DVR take a quick break from their Position Preview series to catch up on baseball news from the past week including Framber Valdez’s deal with the Tigers, Tarik Skubal’s win in arbitration, the Brendan Donovan trade, Eugenio Suárez’s return to the Reds, and Luis Arraez’s fit with the Giants. Plus, OOPSY projection system creator Jordan Rosenblum joins the show, and Jeff Zimmerman drops by to discuss pitcher injury grades and fantasy baseball draft prep. Rundown2:05 Framber Valdez Signs with Tigers (3/$115M)8:52 Tarik Skubal’s Arbitration Win16:42 Brendan Donovan Traded to the Mariners20:53 Eugenio Suárez Returns to the Reds24:08 Luis Arraez Signs with the Giants26:32 Jordan Rosenblum Joins the Show36:50 The Stickiness of Defensive Metrics50:10 Jeff Zimmerman Joins the Show59:16 Managing Risk within Roster Builds1:11:02 Miguel Andujar Signs with the PadresFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Jordan on Bluesky: @rosenjordanblum.bsky.socialFollow Jeff on Bluesky: @jeffwzimmerman.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuests: Jordan Rosenblum & Jeff ZimmermanEditor: Jason Potere

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 175 and 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown0:59 ADP Tier 4b -- Tanner Bibee, Trevor Rogers, Edward Cabrera & Shota Imanaga19:43 ADP Tier 4b continued — Shane Baz, Shane Bieber & Aaron Nola31:15 ADP Tier 5a -- Carlos Rodón, Zac Gallen & Cade Horton42:04 ADP Tier 5a continued -- Andrew Abbott, Kris Bubic, Jack Flaherty & Merrill Kelly1:00:34 ADP Tier 5b -- Matthew Boyd, Joe Musgrove, Shane McClanahan, Jack Leiter & Roki Sasaki1:18:04 ADP Tier 5b continued -- Hurston Waldrep, Bryce Miller, Connelly Early & Shane SmithFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the second installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers often selected between Pick 100 and 200 overall of recent NFBC drafts. Check out Eno's 2026 Starting Pitcher Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7010771Rundown0:58 ADP Tier 3a -- Spencer Strider, Chase Burns, Tyler Glasnow, Brandon Woodruff16:53 ADP Tier 3a continued -- Sonny Gray, Kevin Gausman & Emmet Sheehan28:37 ADP Tier 3b -- Nick Lodolo, Zack Wheeler, Michael King, Pablo López & Ryan Pepiot 47:30 ADP Tier 3b continued -- Gavin Williams, Cam Schlittler, Drew Rasmussen, Jacob Misiorowski & Robbie Ray1:05:57 ADP Tier 4a -- Nathan Eovaldi, Bubba Chandler, Trey Yesavage & Tatsuya Imai1:20:08 ADP Tier 4a continued -- Sandy Alcantara, MacKenzie Gore, Luis Castillo & Ranger SuárezFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere