Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Yoshinobu Yamamoto's complete game against the Brewers in Game 2 as the Dodgers take the series back to Los Angeles with a 2-0 lead. They also discuss managerial decision-making in the playoffs and the concept of data being engrained in 'gut-calls', and Mike Shildt's surprising decision to step down in San Diego before considering the Blue Jays' approach against George Kirby and the Toronto bats most likely to push them back into the series against Kirby in Game 3.Rundown1:43 Yoshinobu Yamamoto Tosses Complete Game to Push Dodgers Up 2-0 in NLCS6:18 Aggressive Approaches Against an Ace12:10 Remember How Different the Dodgers' Pitching Staff Was in the 2024 Postseason?15:56 Managerial Decision-Making in the Playoffs30:34 Mike Shildt Retires; Steps Down as Padres Manager41:38 ALCS Game 3: Blue Jays Bats vs. George Kirby56:18 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition -- Jed 1, Eno 0)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 Sarris & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Blake Snell's dominant performance in a Game 1 NLCS win over the Brewers, despite a Brewers' rally attempt against Roki Sasaki and Blake Treinen, and an extremely unusual 8-6-2 double play that kept the game scoreless courtesy of Sal Frelick, Joey Ortiz and William Contreras. Plus, they discuss the Mariners' 10-run outburst in Toronto as the ALCS heads to Seattle with the M's holding a 2-0 lead. Brendan Kuty of The Athletic stops by to discuss the Yankees' offseason plans after another October without a parade in the Bronx. Rundown1:12 Blake Snell Turns in a Dominant Performance in Game 1 of the NLCS8:44 An 8-6-2 Double Play?!14:54 The Brewers Still Had a Chance to Win With One Swing in the Ninth Inning24:15 Mariners 10-run Outburst Sends the Series to Seattle with a 2-0 Lead35:44 Brendan Kuty Joins the Show to Discuss The Yankees' Offseason Plan 41:37 Outfield Questions with Trent Grisham and Cody Bellinger Hitting Free Agency48:46 Anthony Volpe: Surgery Outlook, Future with YankeesFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comSubscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrelsJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisGuest: Brendan KutyExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss both League Championship Series matchups on the heels of two exciting Game 5s from the Division Series round over the weekend. Did the Mariners' Game 1 win prompt Eno to waffle from his series prediction? As the Brewers vs. Dodgers NLCS gets underway, Dominic Cotroneo explains how the Brewers can find a path to the World Series despite an excellent (and healthy) Dodgers rotation. Plus, Sahadev Sharma drops by to discuss the Cubs' second-half offensive slide and a big winter ahead with Kyle Tucker headed to free agency. Rundown1:12 Sunday Night: Mariners Take Game 1 Behind Six Innings From Bryce Miller11:33 A Waffle Opportunity for Series Prediction13:43 Trey Yesavage & An Extra Home-Field Advantage?18:25 Did You Enjoy the 15-Inning Battle Between the Mariners and Tigers?27:09 Dominic Cotroneo Joins the Show to Discuss the Brewers' NLDS Game 5 Win Over the Cubs36:49 How Will Brewers Handling Pitching in NLCS Against Dodgers?42:23 Does the Milwaukee Lineup Have Enough Pop?46:54 What Are Some People Overlooking About the Brewers?50:19 Sahadev Sharma Joins the Show to Talk Cubs' Second-Half Offensive Drop & Offseason PlansFollow 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 SarrisGuests: Dominic Cotroneo & Sahadev SharmaExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiperWilliam Contreras Photo: Stacy Revere/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the Dodgers' series-clinching win over the Phillies in an NLDS matchup that featured excellent pitching. They also examine a few key questions in Philadelphia this winter with several important players hitting free agency, before digging into the Cubs' Game 4 win that sends their series with the Brewers back to Milwaukee for a decisive Game 5. How will each team alter their pitching plans from Game 2, when bullpens were heavily involved on both sides?Rundown0:54 Dodgers Advanced to NLCS with 2-1 Win over Phillies4:55 DS Matchups All Worthy of Seven-Game Series This Season?9:10 A Heartbreaking Ending for Orion Kerkering and the Phillies13:11 Changes on Tap in Philly23:27 Kyle Schwarber's Fascinating Free Agent Case25:01 Cubs Shut Out Brewers, Force Game 5 in Milwaukee35:25 Final Thoughts on Friday's M's-Tigers MatchupFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.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 Sarris & Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss the Jays' series-clinching win over the Yankees that sent Toronto to the ALCS, and a few offseason questions in the Bronx before discussing a the Mariners-Tigers series going back to Seattle for Game 5, the Phillies and Cubs extending their season at least one more day with Game 3 victories, effectiveness of relievers in third and fourth appearances of a series, and if top-end velocity is handled more capably by hitters in October.Rundown1:11 The Blue Jays Eliminate the Yankees; Advance to the ALCS7:04 No, It Really Wasn't a Disastrous Yankees Squad (The Jays Are Good)16:03 Mariners-Tigers Head Back to Seattle for Game 5, Josh Naylor vs. Dillon Dingler24:20 Tarik Skubal vs. George Kirby for ALDS in Seattle31:51 Aaron Nola and Ranger Suárez Pitch Well, Phillies’ Bats Wake Up in Game 340:45 Brewers Make Early Pitching Decision in Game 3 Loss to Cubs47:09 How Effective Are Relievers in Third, Fourth Appearances of Series?55:02 Is Premium Velocity Less Effective in October?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 Sarris & Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Logan Gilbert's excellent start in Game 3 of the ALDS against the Tigers and his alter-ego 'Walter', the success of the Jays' hitters against the Yankees' starting pitchers through three games, the unusual combination of location and velocity on Aaron Judge's game-tying home run off the foul pole at Yankee Stadium, a script for the Phillies to claw their way back into the NLDS matchup with the Dodgers, and a playoff installment of 'Name! That! Dude!'.Rundown1:15 Logan Gilbert's Alter-Ego 'Walter'10:44 How Did That Happen? 'Dump 61 Here' Shirt-Wearing Fan Catches Cal Raleigh Homer in Detroit17:53 Yankees Rally Back From 6-1 Deficit to Win Game 326:40 Louie Varland Opening Game 4 After Tough Outing in Game 333:01 How Has Cam Schlittler Changed Since Two Regular Season Matchups with Blue Jays?43:24 Write the Script for the Phillies Climbing Out of 2-0 Deficit51:29 Name! That! Dude! (Playoff Edition)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 Sarris & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Game 2 fallout from both NLDS series, where the Dodgers turned an excellent start from Blake Snell and a four-run seventh inning into a 4-3 win to take a 2-0 series lead. They also wonder why the Phillies stuck with their plan to bunt trailing by one with the game-tying run at second base in the ninth inning (and no outs!) and look at the Dodgers' effective use of the Wheel Play. Plus, they discuss the Brewers' three-homer barrage in Milwaukee, a three-inning relief appearance from effectively wild Jacob Misiorowski, and a few non-playoff considerations with teams facing several arbitration raises this winter. Rundown1:08 Phillies-Dodgers: A 2-0 Lead Headed to L.A.6:18 The Bunt That May Haunt Phillies Fans All Winter19:21 Brewers-Cubs: A Trio of Homers Propels Brewers to 2-0 Series Lead22:57 Jacob Misiorowski: Touches 104.3 In Relief Outing29:42 The Rest of the Brewers' Game 2 Pitching Plan37:08 Any 2-0 Series Primed to Go Five Games?43:38 Beyond the Playoffs: MLB Trade Rumors Arbitration Projections 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 SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of Division Series matchups as the Dodgers took Game 1 from the Phillies, and the Brewers' offense erupted for six runs in the bottom of the first in Milwaukee en route to a Game 1 win over the Cubs. Plus, they discuss the Blue Jays' 2-0 lead of the Yankees on the strength of two impressive days from their bats, and an excellent start from rookie Trey Yesavage in Game 2, and the Mariners-Tigers series that is tied at 1-1, with plenty of early plot twists.Rundown5:32 Phillies-Dodgers: A Huge Teoscar Hernández Homer14:56 Brewers-Cubs: An Early Eruption for the Brewers' Bats22:40 Blue Jays-Yankees: Jays Push Yankees to Brink of Elimination with Huge Weekend35:10 Mariners-Tigers: Bonus Baseball in Game 1, a Seattle Win Over Skubal in Game 2?!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 SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss their final takeaways from the Wild Card Round including Cam Schlittler's excellent showing in Game 3 against the Red Sox, and the series-clinching wins from the Cubs and Tigers before moving onto the Division Series matchups.Matt Gelb and Fabian Ardaya of The Athletic join the show to break down the heavyweight battle between the Phillies and Dodgers, before Eno and DVR examine three other intriguing Division Series matchups with Brewers-Cubs, Blue Jays-Yankees, and Mariners-Tigers set to get underway Saturday.Rundown0:53 Cam Schlittler Dominates in Series-Clinching Start Against Red Sox7:09 The Cubs' Use Similar Script in Game 1 to Close Out Padres11:53 The Tigers Pull Away with a Big Seventh Inning18:39 Matt Gelb Joins the Show to Discuss the Phillies31:42 Fabian Ardaya Joins the Show to Discuss the Dodgers49:01 Matchup Preview: Brewers vs. Cubs57:13 Matchup Preview: Blue Jays vs. Yankees1:07:01 Matchup Preview: Mariners vs. TigersFollow 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 SarrisGuests: Matt Gelb & Fabian ArdayaProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the Guardians' eighth-inning eruption and how they might be a lineup with an approach that doesn't perfectly align with their tools. Plus, they wonder how the Padres will deploy their excellent bullpen after using a few key arms on consecutive days to draw level with the Cubs, the Yankees-Red Sox series unsurprisingly going to the three-game Wild Card Round max, Roki Sasaki landing in the Dodgers' bullpen at the exact right time, and the curious pitching plan employed by the Reds, especially in Wednesday's elimination game.Rundown0:53 Tigers-Guardians: An Improbable Five-Run Eighth Inning8:00 George Valera: A Ghost of Guardians Prospect Lists Past13:43 Mike Shildt Leans on the Elite San Diego Bullpen21:55 How Deep Will Yu Darvish Go in Game 3?25:45 Red Sox-Yankees: Of Course It Was Going Three33:43 Reds-Dodgers: Roki Sasaki Looks Very Good in Relief41:14 Questioning The Reds' Pitching Plans in the Short Series48:46 The Reds' Surprising, Long-Standing Offensive Woes53:19 Wondering What's Next for the RedsFollow 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 SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tarik Skubal's dominant performance in Game 1 against the Guardians, a calculated risk in Cleveland with Chase DeLauter's MLB debut in Game 2, a flexible role for Daniel Palencia in the Cubs' playoff bullpen, the Yankees' decision to bring Jazz Chisholm Jr. off the bench despite improvements against lefties and a 30-30 season, and the Dodgers' eruption against Reds ace Hunter Greene.Rundown0:57 Tarik Skubal Dominates; The Case for Backing Up the Brinks Truck4:15 Chase DeLauter Gets the Nod in Center Field for Game 29:34 Daniel Palencia's Impressive Showing Against San Diego12:41 Jackson Merrill's Costly Decision to Bunt16:33 Yankees-Red Sox, Plenty of Questions!28:00 Breaking From Regular Season Plans at a Critical Time33:57 Is Eno Ready to Waffle to the Dodgers?43:11 Brian Snitker Out as Manager in AtlantaFollow 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 Sarris & Jed LowrieProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss their full bracket predictions with growing concerns about the amount of folks on the Phillies-Mariners bandwagon (Eno, the King of Waffles, comes through again!). Beyond the playoffs, they're joined by Tim Britton to discuss the keys behind the Mets' stunning collapse, and they discuss a few managerial vacancies with changes coming in Texas, San Francisco, and Minnesota. Rundown6:54 A Lot of Phillies-Mariners Love15:16 The Inevitable Path to Chalk When Picking in the Playoffs21:32 Not Much Correlates to Postseason Success26:43 Tim Britton Joins the Show to Discuss the Mets' Collapse35:47 Chances of Another Pete Alonso Reunion?44:27 News & Notes from the Playoffs52:10 Beyond the Playoffs: The Manager Carousel is SpinningFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.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 Sarris & Britt GhiroliWith: Tim BrittonExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The playoff field is set! Eno and DVR break down the four Wild Card Round matchups and make predictions for the Best-of-3 series getting underway Tuesday (full playoff predictions coming in Part 2, released Tuesday). The American League matchups will feature two division rivalries with the Yankees-Red Sox and Guardians-Tigers matchups, while the Cubs will host the Padres and the Dodgers will host the Reds, who overtook in the Mets in the final days of the regular season to secure their spot. Rundown2:20 Yankees v. Red Sox in the Wild Card Round13:09 Guardians v. Tigers, Revenge Opportunity for Detroit23:29 Cubs vs. Padres, A Pod Divided 32:34 Dodgers v. Reds; Cincinnati Playing with House Money?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 SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss a few injury updates ahead of the final weekend of the regular season and share a quick breakdown of the viewing guide with two divisions and Wild Card spots still up for grabs in the final days of the season. Plus, they discuss a few second-half surprises among hitters, before Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah drops by with the final Taste of the Majors review of the 2025 season, and a few thoughts on how to manage endgame ottoneu pickups.Rundown1:41 Kyle Tucker Returns on Friday; Cade Horton Might be OK?5:16 Trea Turner: Not Guaranteed to Return This Weekend6:42 Nick Lodolo: Groin Injury on Thursday Not Deemed Serious9:36 Weekend Viewing Guide: Playoff Battles in the Balance23:45 Noteworthy Second-Half Hitters39:11 Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah Joins the Show!Strategy Talk: Final ottoneu Adds59:00 Reviewing The Atlanta DogFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Niv on Bluesky: @ottoneu.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Niv ShahProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno & Trevor grab the wheel as DVR is out today and there is a lot to talk about with all the crazy races coming down to the wire in the last few days of the regular season. They talk about the Guardians taking over 1st place, Tong struggles vs the Cubs, the NL Wild Card, Mariners clinching the AL West, who is the AL MVP and what is going on with the Mets' starting pitching.Rundown1:01- Recapping Guardians-Tigers Game 28:51- Crochet dominates Blue Jays16:45- Tong struggles vs Cubs21:28- NL Wild Card Race craziness25:52- Mariners clinch AL West26:50- Judge or Raleigh for AL MVP?41:50- Should Seattle rest guys?46:28- Tracking fatigue52:35- What happened to the Mets' starting pitching?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: Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is off today, so Eno is joined by Jed Lowrie to talk about everything baseball. They break down the challenge system coming to MLB, some news you should know, an update on the big races still going on, managerial impact on beating run differential and what is going on with Riley Greene.Rundown:46- Challenge system is coming to MLB15:10- Patrick Zapulski is the new Rays owner18:50- Astros sinking, fell all the way out, for now24:54- Santander activated & Manoah DFA'd in Toronto26:15- AL East is still up for grabs28:48- Guardians take Game 1 of their series vs Detriot32:40- Managerial impact on beating run differential48:50- What's going on with Riley Greene?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: Eno SarrisGuest: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

DVR is off today, so Eno goes solo with a few guests along the way. The Athletic's Blue Jays writer Mitch Bannon joins Eno first to talk about crazy season for the Jays. He breaks down the play for the bullpen and starting rotation for the Playoffs, he gives an update on Bo Bichette and if Anthony Santander could have an impact for the Jays. Next, The Athletic's Padres writer Dennis Lin joins Eno. He talks about the Padres clinching a Playoff berth last night, the plan for the starting rotation going forward, what to make of Manny Machado's slump and the Padres love of bunting.Rundown:55- Pirates Call Up Hunter Barco2:30- Albies suffers a hamate fracture4;06- Masyn Winn to undergo knee surgery5;02- Braves sign Charlie Morton6:30- Mitch Bannon joins the show7:00- Worst to First season is crazy11:55- Pitching plans for the Playoffs20:34-Update on Bo Bichette22:48- Can Anthony Santander have an impact?26:38- Dennis Lin joins the show27:35- Padres clinch a Playoff spot last night29:00- Rollercoaster season continues29:40- Plan for the starting rotation in the Playoffs34:00- What's going on with Manny Machado35:26- Update on Xander Bogaerts39:03- Why do the Padres love to bunt?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: Eno SarrisGuests: Mitch Bannon & Dennis LinExecutive Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Chaos scenarios are unfolding in the battle for the AL Central, and Wild Card spots in both leagues. Eno and DVR discuss the upcoming Tigers-Guardians series that will shape the division battle, the Reds' four-game sweep over the Cubs that has vaulted Cincinnati ahead of the Mets (on a tie-breaker) for the final NL Wild Card position with one week remaining. Plus, they discuss injuries for Brandon Woodruff, Pablo López, and Chris Bassitt, and take a look back at where the top pitchers in 2025 were taken during draft season. Rundown6:11 The Guardians Are One Game Back in the AL Central!13:47 Mariners Sweep Astros (Zombies over Witches), Three-Game Lead in AL West19:56 Does Late-Season Lead to Playoff Success?26:57 The Reds' Final Week Matchups29:18 Brandon Woodruff Suffers a Lat Strain; Brewers' Rotation Outlook for Playoffs36:48 Where Did Elly De La Cruz's Power Go in the Second Half?40:53 Bryan Woo's Early Exit (Pectoral Strain)51:04 Where Did The Top Starting Pitchers Come From in 2025?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 SarrisExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Hunter Greene's timely completely game shutout against the Cubs as the Reds attempt to hang around in the battle for an NL Wild Card, Clayton Kershaw's announcement that he will retire at the end of the 2025 season, the Guardians' long road back toward finding an AL Wild Card, and the late-season surge from Sandy Alcantara. Plus, they discuss Eury Pérez's sharp home/road splits, Trevor Story's great year for the Red Sox, and a few weekend waiver-wire considerations for the final pickups in weekly leagues.Rundown2:22 Hunter Greene: Keeps Reds' Wild Card Hopes Alive w/CGSHO7:25 Brady Singer Exceeds Expectations in Cincinnati14:52 Clayton Kershaw: Announces Plan to Retire After 2025 Season20:18 The Guardians' Improbable Push Back Toward the Postseason25:48 Sandy Alcantara is...Back?31:35 Post Tommy John Surgery Peaks & Outlooks43:14 Eury Pérez's Sharp Home/Road Splits49:58 Trevor Story and a Decision for the Red Sox57:30 Weekend Waiver Wire ConsiderationsFollow 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 SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss the Astros' early-week sweep of the Rangers, setting up a critical weekend series with the Mariners for control of the AL West, perception of the Cubs in September as they secured their playoff berth Wednesday despite a late IL stint from Kyle Tucker. Plus, they take a look at the struggles of Tanner Scott, the rebound from Trevor Rogers, and a potential fit for the Orioles' GM vacancy as they aim to turn the page on a disappointing 2025 campaign.Rundown1:06 Zombies vs. Witches for Control of the AL West?5:33 The Guardians Are Hanging Around12:56 The Cubs Clinch a Postseason Berth17:59 Why Is Tanner Scott Getting Hit So Often In-Zone?29:54 Trevor Rogers' Massive 2025 Rebound47:53 Finding a GM to Work with Mike Elias in Baltimore54:55 What Do You Want From Scouting Departments?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 MayProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.