Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

It’s time to fire up the Trade Master 3000! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR unveil their boldest trade proposals ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including one that sends a former batting champ east and another that ships a former first-round pick south. Then, it’s another round of Name! That! Dude!, as the guys put their baseball knowledge to the test. To wrap things up, Jed recaps his trip to Fanatics Fest and shares some of his favorite moments.Rundown:0:48 A Win for Eno!: Four Free Fish & Chips?!6:19 Position Player Fits11:12 Middle-Infield Communication is Key16:50 Trade Proposal: Luis Arraez to Tampa Bay21:03 Trade Proposal: CJ Abrams to the Red Sox26:42 Trade Proposal: Luis Robert Jr. to Cleveland36:07 Trade Proposal: Jorge Soler to the Brewers42:18 The League’s Struggles vs. LHP44:15 Trade Proposal: Anthony Volpe to Atlanta52:25 Name! That! Dude!56:00 Jed Gets Behind the Plate at Fanatics FestLink to the Big Board: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7448958/Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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

The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the Big Board is out! Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the players they think will be on the move before August 3 and discuss where they could land. Then, they recap a few key games with playoff implications from last night before diving into Britt's latest story on a bizarre alleged spying scandal involving the Angels and Rockies.Rundown:1:36 Building the Big Board:5:01 Non-Stars Move the Needle12:55 Contenders Trading From Their MLB Rosters?15:10 Will Angels Approach Deadline Differently with John Mozeliak?23:03 Joe Ryan Gives Up Six Homers in Loss Monday28:22 Yankees-Pirates31:18 Mookie Betts vs. Xander Bogaerts34:18 Tigers-Cubs36:35 White Sox-Rangers39:01 Marlins-Astros42:19 Angels Fired Member of Scouting Staff for Filming Rockies CoachesFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Britt GhiroliEditor: Jason Potere

What is going on with Shohei Ohtani's knee? Eno and DVR break down the latest update, what it means that Ohtani has continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter, and why he's missed just one game since June 20. Then, they head to the AL East to discuss the red-hot Red Sox amid their 13-game winning streak and Kyle Bradish's new five-year deal with the Orioles. Later, they examine bullpen usage around the league and how it could shape the trade deadline market.Rundown:2:08 Shohei Ohtani’s Knee6:56 The Red Sox Are Rolling: 13-Game Winning Streak14:51 Remember Kristian Campbell?18:30 Kyle Bradish Extension26:32 Corbin Carroll & Bobby Witt Jr. Ailments28:08 Puzzling Bullpens: Pirates, Marlins, D-backs & Angels43:04 Where the Money WentFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

MLB has cracked down on teams' increasing use of generative artificial intelligence for on-field decision making. Eno Sarris, Derek VanRiper and Trevor May explain how teams were pushing their technology too far through the approved dugout iPads, and how quickly things have changed with the tablets in the short time since Trevor retired three years ago.Plus, the trio offers up a few ideas for adding excitement to future All-Star Games, before highlighting some of their favorite second-half storylines, and reacting to breaking news of a seven-year, $105M extension for Chase Burns.Rundown0:00 Intro1:17 MLB Cracks Down on AI Usage From Dugout Tables24:28 Let’s Actually Fix the All-Star Game!35:43 Creating Strategic Decision-Making & Unique All-Star Moments40:46 Second-Half Storylines50:43 Breaking News! Chase Burns Signs Seven-Year ExtensionFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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: McEnroe FrancisEno's Story 'MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions':https://theathletic.lnk.to/MLBAIDiscordJoin the Rates & Barrels Discord Server!A community of baseball fans from the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6086 memberstheathletic.lnk.toMLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisionsGo to MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions.

The MLB Draft is in the books, and The Athletic's senior writer Keith Law joins Eno and DVR to break it all down. They discuss the first two selections, shortstops Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson, the Rockies' standout draft, the A's landing four players from Keith's Top 50, and the Phillies' puzzling approach. Later, the guys look back at this year's Futures Game and discuss why MLB missed an opportunity to give the event a bigger spotlight.Rundown:0:54 White Sox Draft Roch Cholowsky at 1.14:17 High School Arms Continue to Slide8:15 Grady Emerson to Tampa Bay13:53 Giants Get Pitching: Jackson Flora at No. 420:15 The Rockies’ Impressive Draft27:26 The A’s Load Up31:25 Will A’s Prove Capable of Developing Arms in Vegas?34:56 Quick Paths to The Show: Derek Curiel & Zion Rose41:12 Lingering Questions About the Phillies’ Approach47:51 Futures Game: The Difficulty of One-Inning Looks56:17 Any Surprises From Sunday’s Showcase?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Keith on Bluesky: @keithlaw.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Keith LawEditor: Jason Potere

A new king has been crowned, and his name is Jordan Walker! Today, Eno and DVR recap the Home Run Derby, breaking down the new format, Netflix's presentation of the event, and whether All-Star Week can help bring new fans to baseball. Then, they discuss which players are the best candidates to turn their careers around the way Walker has this season. Later, they go head-to-head in a draft of the biggest first-half underperformers, debating which struggling players are most likely to bounce back after the break.Rundown:0:37 Jordan Walker Wins HR Derby4:54 Eno Didn’t Love Netflix’s Presentation9:11  Does All-Star Week Bring Influx of New Viewers?16:11 Sometimes It Takes Time For Things to Click23:54 Is Jasson Domínguez Trending Into a Group Like This?30:45 Curtis Mead: Another Post-Hype Sleeper Delivering?33:50 Dylan Crews vs. Marcelo Mayer40:29 First-Half Underperformers Draft49:57 Eno’s Case for Heliot Ramos53:00 First-Half Underperformers Draft1:03:46 Draft RecapFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

We've made it to the Midsummer Classic! Today, Eno and DVR break down the new Home Run Derby rules and discuss which sluggers could benefit from the changes. Then, they take a look at several notable players who suffered injuries before the All-Star break and will miss Tuesday night's game, including Jacob Misiorowski and Shohei Ohtani. Later, they examine JJ Wetherholt's contract extension with the Cardinals and how it compares to other recent rookie deals. They wrap up the show by highlighting the players who have stood out the most from a fantasy perspective during the first half of the season.Rundown:2:57 Who Could Benefit From New HR Derby Format?11:40 Drafting the Derby Winner15:48 Miz Management: Scratched Sunday20:33 White Sox-Pirates Swap Before the MLB Draft26:06 JJ Wetherholt Gets Paid33:25 No Shohei Ohtani in Philly36:41 MLB’s All-Star Problem: Pitching Availability43:19 Monitoring Jacob deGrom43:59 Fantasy All-Stars: Top Valued 5x5 Players at the Break1:00:09 Where the Money WentFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere

It's time to wrap up the first half of the baseball season, and there's no better guest to do it with than Ken Rosenthal. This week, Jayson and Doug are joined by their longtime Starkville friend to break down the season's biggest surprises and disappointments, make their midseason MVP picks, and discuss whether Tigers ace Tarik Skubal could actually be moved before the trade deadline—and why that might be a mistake.Rundown:1:45 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show4:02 Most Surprising Team of 1st Half9:10 Most Disappointing Team of 1st Half13:02 First Half MVPs17:51 MLB Trade Deadline21:04 Should the Tigers Trade Tarik Skubal?28:20 Teams to Watch in 2nd Half31:17 One Surprise Playoff Contender35:54 Strange But True w/ Yordan AlvarezFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow Ken on Bluesky: @ken-rosenthal.bsky.socialE-mail: starkville@theathletic.comStarkville Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Ken RosenthalProducer: Jason Potere