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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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  • Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Trevor May and Britt Ghiroli, discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.
    2024 - The Athletic
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  • Deadline Approaches of Recent World Series Teams & The 2024 Hall of Fame Class

    Deadline Approaches of Recent World Series Teams & The 2024 Hall of Fame Class
    Jul 23 2024
    Britt and DVR look back the approach of a few recent teams that made it to the World Series and discuss the value of making smaller moves that still make an impact without being a splashy mid-season blockbuster. Can the 2021 Trade Deadline plan of the Braves be replicated as a template, or was it a perfect storm? Rundown 4:22 Recent World Series Teams' Trade Deadlines 14:42 The Perfect Deadline? Atlanta's 2021 Approach 20:09 Standing Pat v. Looking to the Future 25:29 The 2024 Hall of Fame Class 41:39 Key Series as Teams Try to Pick a Lane 44:45 Why Are the Cubs Content to Look to 2025? 49:33 The Astros' Desire for a 'Star' First Baseman Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Britt on Twitter: @Britt_Ghiroli e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us Thursday at 1p ET/10a PT for our weekly live episode with Trevor May! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 4 mins
  • A Bad Injury Weekend, Making Up Ground in the Second Half & the Return of Victor Robles

    A Bad Injury Weekend, Making Up Ground in the Second Half & the Return of Victor Robles
    Jul 22 2024
    DVR is joined by Jeff Erickson, RotoWire Senior Editor, to discuss the fallout from an injury-filled weekend that included IL stints for Ozzie Albies, Max Fried, and Bo Bichette (among others). Plus, they discuss how to make up ground in the standings in the second half of the season, before looking at a few popular pickups and drops from the weekly leagues. Rundown 2:06 Expectations for Nacho Alvarez Jr. 11:36 Bo Bichette's Setback with a Calf Strain 17:51 Updates From Around the League: Julio Rodríguez & Carlos Correa 28:22 Mike Trout, J.T. Realmuto, Tyler Glasnow & Clayton Kershaw Have We Underrated Kershaw's Recent Seasons Because of Lost time? 36:02 What's Your Process for Making Up Ground in the Standings 48:13 Who Has Emerged Unexpectedly in 2024 With a Great Chance to Remain Relevant? 54:10 Where the Money Went -- Is Victor Robles Back? 1:01:57 Surprising Drops: Frankie Montas, Landon Knack & Matt Wallner Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper Follow Jeff on Twitter: @Jeff_Erickson e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper With: Jeff Erickson Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • The 2024 Second-Half Rebound Draft, Jacob Wilson Comps & Weekly Waiver Targets

    The 2024 Second-Half Rebound Draft, Jacob Wilson Comps & Weekly Waiver Targets
    Jul 19 2024
    Eno and DVR host their first second-half rebound draft looking for players who have accrued negative value to this point (12-team, 5x5 leagues) with the best chances of turning things around in the second half. Plus, they consider comps for the recently promoted Jacob Wilson, Brooks Baldwin's opportunity with the White Sox, River Ryan's model-breaking arsenal, and a few names to consider on the waiver wire this weekend. Rundown 1:31 Second-Half Rebound Draft: Luis Robert Jr. v. Gerrit Cole 4:50 Xander Bogaerts & Dansby Swanson 7:50 Blake Snell & Kevin Gausman 11:56 Josh Lowe & Bo Bichette 15:44 Lars Nootbaar & Hunter Brown 17:51 A Waffle to Yusei Kikuchi, the Case for Closers & Sean Murphy 23:01 Camilo Doval & Edwin Díaz 27:52 Project Prospect: Jacob Wilson Gets the Call 34:25 Brooks Baldwin's Opportunity in Chicago 39:30 River Ryan's Model-Breaking Stuff Numbers 47:14 Other Pitching Prospects to Consider Stashing 53:09 Injured Pitchers Nearing Return 58:12 The 12-Team Mixed League Outfield Puzzle 1:04:55 Future Saves: Time to Stash Ben Joyce & A.J. Puk? Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Join us on Thursdays at 1p ET/10a PT for our livestream episodes! Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 hr and 12 mins
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Great Show!

Great baseball podcast. This is a Great podcast for all baseball fans! I love it

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