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  Are MLB’s Aging Stars Starting to Decline? Turner, Machado & J-Ram 16.09.2026 1t

  Are Trea Turner, Manny Machado and José Ramírez beginning to show real signs of decline — or are MLB’s aging stars poised to bounce back in 2027?DVR, Eno Sarris and Jed Lowrie dig into three veteran hitters on the wrong side of 30 and examine what the underlying numbers tell us about where their careers are headed. José Ramírez continues to provide plenty of fantasy value despite an injury-altered season, while Manny Machado’s declining hard-contact numbers raise questions about how much elite production remains.Then DVR takes a deep dive into Trea Turner’s surprising 2026 season. Turner’s bat speed still looks healthy, but his production against fastballs has fallen, his swing decisions have changed and his overall offensive production has dropped significantly. A surprising comparison with Xander Bogaerts may also offer a better idea of what Turner could look like over the second half of his long-term contract.First, Baseball News You Should Know covers another huge moment from Junior Caminero, Pete Alonso’s return to Citi Field, the Guardians-White Sox playoff battle and a razor-thin AL West race between the Astros and Rangers.Finally, Closing the Tab heads to Washington. The Nationals have made a massive offensive leap in Year 1 under their new front office, but questions remain about their pitching development. DVR, Eno and Jed look at what changed in Washington, the next wave of pitching prospects and the rapid ascent of 18-year-old Eli Willits.Plus, Jed puts a new spin on Name That Dude with the help of a pack of 2026 Topps Chrome.#MLB #FantasyBaseball #TreaTurner #MannyMachado #JoseRamirez #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Intro02:03 Junior Caminero Is Fearless at the Plate04:42 Pete Alonso Returns to Citi Field08:31 Guardians-White Sox Delivers Again11:29 Astros & Rangers Battle for the AL West15:09 What's Going On With Wyatt Langford?16:49 Decline or a Cliff?17:12 Is José Ramírez Finally Slowing Down?25:32 What’s Happening to Manny Machado?37:39 What Happened to Trea Turner?38:59 Turner’s Fastball & Swing-Decision Problems40:25 Trea Turner vs. Xander Bogaerts45:45 Closing the Tab: Washington Nationals49:50 Can the Nationals Fix Their Pitching?57:14 Eli Willits’ Incredible Rise57:34 Name That Dude: Topps Chrome Edition1:00:40 The Mystery Player RevealedLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRates & Barrels MERCH https://rates-and-barrels.printify.me/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Yankees vs. Rays: Who’s Better Built for October? 15.09.2026 51min

  Are the New York Yankees getting healthy at exactly the right time? DVR and Eno break down the latest MLB playoff picture before Yankees reporter Brendan Kuty joins the show to discuss Aaron Judge finding his timing, the Yankees’ October rotation and a fascinating decision between George Lombard Jr. and Anthony Volpe.The American League playoff race remains unsettled as the White Sox battle Cleveland, Toronto and Texas for position. DVR and Eno also examine the Padres’ biggest October weakness, a crushing Blue Jays loss and whether heavy workloads eventually catch up with MLB relievers.Plus, the Rays have already punched their ticket to October. DVR and Eno examine Tampa Bay’s lineup, rotation and bullpen and assess whether the Rays have everything they need to make a deep postseason run.#MLB #Yankees #Rays #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrels #baseballgame 00:00 MLB Playoff Race Heats Up01:44 White Sox Take a Huge Game From Cleveland06:31 Can the Padres’ Rotation Survive October?09:30 Blue Jays Let One Get Away11:57 How Much Is Too Much for MLB Relievers?14:29 Four More Teams Punch Their Playoff Ticket17:37 Aaron Judge Looks Like Aaron Judge Again22:02 Is the Yankees’ Rotation Getting Healthy at the Perfect Time?23:56 George Lombard Jr. or Anthony Volpe?27:09 Did Volpe Fix His Swing in Triple-A?28:43 Can the Yankees Still Steal the AL East?30:04 What Could Sink the Yankees in October?33:35 Are the Rays Built for an October Run?Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsRates & Barrels MERCH https://rates-and-barrels.printify.me/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Brewers Are For Real & the Blue Jays Are Surging | MLB Playoff Race 14.09.2026 1t 1min

  Are the Milwaukee Brewers built to make a deep October run? DVR is joined by WTMJ Brewers host Dominic Cotroneo to examine why Milwaukee’s unconventional offense works, Jacob Misiorowski’s transformation into an ace, Logan Henderson’s emergence and how the Brewers could build their pitching staff for the MLB postseason.First, the American League playoff picture is finally beginning to take shape. The Toronto Blue Jays have quietly pushed their way back into serious contention, while the White Sox and the rest of a crowded AL field battle for six postseason spots. Could Toronto be a dangerous “house money” team if Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and the Blue Jays get back to October?Then it’s time for Where the Money Went. Dodgers prospect Josue De Paula gets his first taste of the majors, showing impressive plate discipline and hitting his first MLB home run. DVR and Dom also discuss late-season fantasy baseball strategy, returning catchers and why finding usable pitching in the final two weeks has become increasingly difficult.Finally, Closing the Tab turns to the 2026 St. Louis Cardinals. Is Jordan Walker’s breakout sustainable? Does St. Louis have the position-player core to contend again soon? And can the organization’s pitching development catch up quickly enough to complete the rebuild?Plus, Dominic discusses the Service Time podcast and the history of baseball’s relationship with its players.#MLB #Brewers #BlueJays #MLBPlayoffs #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Blue Jays Emerge in the AL Playoff Race03:43 Is the AL Playoff Picture Finally Taking Shape?09:25 The Blue Jays Are Making Their Move12:42 Padres-D-backs & the NL Wild Card Race18:05 Where the Money Went: Josue De Paula Arrives21:19 Late-Season Fantasy Baseball Strategy25:30 Brewers Deep Dive: Is This Team Better?29:17 Why Milwaukee’s Offense Works33:43 What Really Happened to Milwaukee in the 2025 NLCS?36:43 Misiorowski, Henderson & the Brewers’ October Rotation41:15 Who Emerges From the Brewers Bullpen?43:58 Closing the Tab: 2026 Cardinals49:03 Is Jordan Walker’s Breakout For Real?52:22 The Cardinals’ Young Core55:13 Dominic Cotroneo’s Service Time PodcastLike, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Derek VanRiper Contributor: Dominic Cotroneo Executive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Starkville | Chipper Jones on the Braves, Bobby Cox and Today’s Game 12.09.2026 53min

  Hall of Famer Chipper Jones returns to Starkville!This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the Braves icon to talk Ronald Acuña Jr.’s memorable curtain call, his favorite Bobby Cox ejection stories, whether Chipper ever got tossed himself, and what he thinks he would hit in today’s game. Plus, Chipper weighs in on ABS, the evolving role of hitting coaches, the Braves’ World Series chances, and his memorable battles with Doug Glanville.Later, the guys head to Arizona for Strange But True, where the Diamondbacks and Royals somehow turned a 0 0 game into an absolute baseball zombie thriller.Rundown:0:00 Today’s Lineup00:37 Welcome to Starkville8:33 UP NEXT: CHIPPER JONES VISITS STARKVILLE8:35 Ronald Acuña Jr. Curtain Call18:05 Did Chipper Jones Ever Troll?21:58 Changing Role of Hitting Coaches26:40 The Braves’ World Series Chances31:08 In Honor of Bobby Cox - what’s your favorite Bobby Cox Ejection Story?35:39 Has Chipper Jones ever been Ejected from a game?37:35 What would Chipper Jones have hit if he were still playing baseball today?39:32 Thoughts on ABS - is it helping the game?41:22 Chipper Vs. Doug - stories about Doug Glanville going up against Chipper Jones45:27 UP NEXT: STRANGE BUT TRUE46:21 Strange But True Diamondbacks Vs. Royals Zombie gameFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Joe MaddonProducer: Matthew Chilelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  How Good Is Cam Schlittler? + Post-Hype Sleepers for 2027 11.09.2026 59min

  The Under the Radar crew is back! DVR reunites with Ian Kahn and Nando Di Fino to look back at lessons from the Fantasy Baseball season, identify post-hype sleepers for 2027 and discuss the incredible rise of Yankees starter Cam Schlittler.Just how good has Schlittler become? The guys break down his dramatic improvement in command, overpowering arsenal and rapid development before asking a much bigger question: Has Schlittler already become a top-five starting pitcher?Then it's time to start looking ahead to 2027 fantasy baseball. Royce Lewis headlines a group of former top prospects who may still have another level to reach. Could Lewis' combination of power and speed finally turn him into a 20/20 player if he stays healthy? Plus, Spencer Jones is beginning to deliver on the enormous power-speed potential that made him such an intriguing Yankees prospect, while the crew looks back at a young pitching class that largely delivered on the hype this season.Finally, Jake Bauers gets his flowers in the Sage Performance Review after emerging as one of the biggest waiver-wire surprises of the season.It’s an Under the Radar reunion filled with fantasy baseball strategy, prospect talk, old predictions, receipts and plenty of stories along the way.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper Contributors: Nando Di Fino & Ian KahnExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#FantasyBaseball #MLB #Yankees #CamSchlittler #Baseball #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Under the Radar Reunion04:02 Fantasy Baseball Lessons From 202614:21 DVR’s Fantasy Season & Young Pitching19:34 2027 Post-Hype Sleepers20:30 Christian Encarnacion-Strand23:22 Can We Still Believe in Royce Lewis?28:37 Jasson Domínguez & Spencer Jones34:44 Cam Schlittler’s Incredible Rise41:11 Is Cam Schlittler a Top-5 Starter?43:13 Nick Gonzales: 2027 Sleeper?47:04 What Matters Beyond the Numbers?53:01 Jake Bauers’ Breakout Season56:27 Under the Radar Reunion Wrap-Up Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are the Dodgers Falling Apart? Ohtani to IL, De Paula Gets the Call 10.09.2026 1t 2min

  Are the wheels falling off for the Los Angeles Dodgers? DVR, Eno and Trevor May discuss Shohei Ohtani heading to the IL, Freddie Freeman battling another injury and the Dodgers calling up top prospect Josue De Paula directly from Double-A as they try to get healthy for October.Plus, Jazz Chisholm Jr. lands on the IL during a disappointing walk year for the Yankees. What could his upcoming free agency look like? Corbin Carroll’s back injury comes at a brutal time for the Diamondbacks as they battle for a National League Wild Card spot.Then it’s time for the 2026 Angels Autopsy. With new ownership on the way, the Angels are already making significant organizational changes. Eno examines dramatic pitch-mix changes following Mike Maddux’s departure, the evolution of Reid Detmers and whether a greater investment in analytics and player development can finally change the direction of the franchise.Finally, we check in on three veteran starting pitchers whose futures have become increasingly difficult to project. Can Framber Valdez adjust as his velocity and strikeout rate decline? Have the Rays found something with Freddy Peralta? And could Shane Bieber become one of the most intriguing bounce-back pitchers of 2027?Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #Dodgers #ShoheiOhtani #JosueDePaula #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels #TheAthletic Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Which MLB Rookies Will Break Out in 2027? 09.09.2026 1t 12min

  Which MLB rookies should we be buying heading into 2027? DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie set expectations for Colt Emerson, Braden Montgomery and Spencer Jones after three fascinating rookie seasons — and dig into the strengths, flaws and adjustments that could determine what comes next.Colt Emerson battled through a wrist injury while making the jump to Triple-A and the Seattle Mariners, finishing with 15 home runs and 13 stolen bases between the two levels. Jed shares his own experience playing through a similar wrist injury and explains why Emerson’s 34.4% strikeout rate in Seattle may not tell the entire story.Braden Montgomery’s rookie season presents a different challenge. The Chicago White Sox outfielder already shows an advanced approach at the plate, but Eno examines whether below-average bat speed and athletic tools could limit his ceiling — and what Montgomery might need to unlock to become a bigger offensive threat.Then there’s Spencer Jones. The New York Yankees rookie has elite bat speed and has crushed fastballs, but a 36.6% strikeout rate and significant swing-and-miss against breaking and offspeed pitches raise questions about his long-term ceiling. Before looking ahead, Rates & Barrels begins its 2026 MLB Autopsy series with the Athletics. Injuries devastated a young lineup, but the problems go beyond health. Plus, Baseball News You Should Know: Aaron Judge isn’t thrilled about playing only six innings in his return to the Yankees, Shohei Ohtani’s health remains something to monitor, Corbin Burnes returns from Tommy John surgery, Jacob Misiorowski makes history with his 1,000th pitch at 100 mph or faster, and Seattle Mariners rookie Lázaro Montes crushes a 474-foot home run.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #MLBRookies #Baseball #FantasyBaseball #SpencerJones #ColtEmerson #BradenMontgomery #RatesAndBarrels #TheAthletic0:00 Welcome to Rates & Barrels3:44 Baseball News You Should Know6:20 Shohei Ohtani’s Health7:30 Corbin Burnes Returns10:49 Jacob Misiorowski Makes History15:59 Brewers Rally & Jackson Chourio17:16 Lázaro Montes’ 474-Foot Homer20:41 Athletics Autopsy: What Went Wrong?24:35 The A’s Defensive Problem26:41 Should the A’s Trade a Young Hitter?28:31 The A’s Pitching Development Problem42:23 Building the A’s for 202747:32 Expectations for the A’s in 202751:27 Intriguing MLB Rookies for 202751:27 Colt Emerson57:48 Braden Montgomery1:06:50 Spencer Jones1:12:13 Thanks for Watching Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Judge Is Back, Ohtani's Hurt, and the Mariners Are Fading 09.09.2026 1t

  Eno goes solo for a Tuesday roundup: Aaron Judge's return (and Trent Grisham's hamstring), Seattle's playoff odds slipping under 7%, and injury news on Pivetta, Burnes, McClanahan, and Kyle Harrison. Then The Athletic's Fabian Ardaya joins for the state of the Dodgers: Ohtani's done pitching for the season, the back of the rotation, and what's wrong with Kyle Tucker. Plus waiver wire notes to close.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/fi...Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: / discord Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHost: Eno SarrisGuest: Fabian ArdayaExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Tauri Jay Miller#MLB #Dodgers #FantasyBaseball #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsJoin the Rates & BarrelsDiscord Server!https://discord.com/invite/FyBa9f3wFe / discordServer dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6082 members Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Starkville | Joe Maddon Loves the Trop, Mike Trout, and the 2016 Cubs 05.09.2026 58min

  One of baseball’s greatest managers, Joe Maddon, returns to Starkville!This week, Jayson and Doug catch up with Joe to break down the latest stadium developments in Tampa, reflect on the 10-year anniversary of the historic 2016 World Series champion Cubs, and weigh in on Shohei Ohtani’s singular dominance and Mike Trout’s enduring loyalty.Later, the guys head to Philadelphia for a wild edition of Strange But True, diving into a pair of stunning Phillies comebacks that proved they are never out of it—even down to their final out.Rundown:3:49 Joe Maddon Joins the Show5:22 A New Ballpark in Tampa?15:24 Managing in the Trop18:28 Ohtani vs. PCA26:36 2016 Chicago Cubs32:22 State of Modern Managing38:52 Mike Trout’s Loyalty41:09 Best Ejection Stories45:47 Strange But TrueFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleWith: Joe MaddonProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Weekend Waiver Wire Preview: Does Ohtani Need a Breather? 05.09.2026 1t 10min

  Shohei Ohtani has been playing through a pair of injuries, does he need a breather before the playoffs? Eno and DVR discuss the Dodgers’ unique position in the final month of the regular season, before digging into Adley Rutschman’s return to Baltimore, and several intriguing players they’re considering on the waiver wire this weekend. Plus, Senior Hot Dog Correspondent Niv Shah returns to discuss the Atlanta Dog that went missing during a matinee at Nats Park this week.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/fi...Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord:   / discord  Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #Dodgers #FantasyBaseball #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsJoin the Rates & BarrelsDiscord Server!  / discord  Server dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6082 membersRundown1:36 Does Shohei Ohtani Need a Break Before October?5:25 Adley Rutschman: Homers in Return to Baltimore8:40 Catchers’ Uphill Battle to Stay Healthy & Hit12:24 An Outlook for Padres Rookie Ethan Salas?16:30 Coming Up Next17:04 Chasing Categories in September22:29 Other Hitters to Consider: Jonah Cox & Adael Amador30:47Iván Herrera’s Future Behind the Plate33:50 Shallow League Interest In Trevor Story?38:27 Corbin Burnes: Nearing Big-League Return39:44 Pitchers Facing Innings Limit50:24 Coming Up51:08 Waiver-Wire Pitching Woes This September1:00:50 Taste of the Majors: The Atlanta Dog That Wasn’t1:08:00 Happy Birthday, DVR! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Saberseminar Takeaways, Open Command & Sweeper Injury Risk 04.09.2026 59min

  Several presentations and tools from Saberseminar have us thinking about baseball in different ways. Eno, Trevor, and DVR share a few takeaways and threads to pull on in the future, including the impact of high pitch count innings, biomechanics, and more. Plus, they discuss an impressive tool -- Open Command -- and look at some of the biggest differences across pitchers compared to Location+, and they revisit a previous talk about arm angle and it's relationship to injury, especially when a high arm-angle pitcher utilizes a sweeper.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsRundown0:00 More Takeaways From Saberseminar1:36 A Fun New Tool: BaseballFlightsim.com from Kevin Brown5:04 Projection Fragility: Michael Hershkowitz & Beat the Streak9:52 Velocity Dip After High Volume Inning (Michael Alan Shabraeck)13:49 Biomechanics: Front Knee Collapse (Ben Lerch)19:32 Reducing Silos: Reds POBO Nick Krall22:38 Open Command: What Does It Tell Us? (Doyoung-Tom Kim)45:48 High Arm Angles & Sweepers: A Bad Mix? (Connor Richards)Join the Rates & Barrels Discord Server!Server dedicated to discussing baseball with the hosts, listeners, and viewers of the Rates & Barrels podcast. | 6079 membersDiscord Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  A Great Day for Angels Fans 03.09.2026 1t

  Angels fans rejoice as Arte Moreno has decided to sell the club to Stan Kroenke, on the heels of MLB’s longest-running playoff drought. Plus, Eno and DVR discuss fantasy stat correlations and variance as the head-to-head playoffs are underway in many leagues, before taking a look at a few of the most interesting players getting promoted (or activated from the IL) as a part of September roster expansion.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #Angels #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrelsRundown0:00 Angels Fans, Rejoice!1:59 Arte Moreno Agrees to Sell Angels6:16 Falling Behind During The Moreno Era10:57 Big Changes Expected Under Stan Kroenke18:33 Correlation & Volatility: The Link Between Fantasy Stats23:36 Monthly Volatility: Batting Average Fluctuates Most31:19 Preseason Projections: Thrown Away Too Quickly? (Dan Szymborski)36:42 Is Coby Mayo Showing Signs of Growth?41:06 Check Out The Athletic Live, Sept. 8th on YouTube!41:37 September Roster Expansion: Notable Promotions & Returns Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are the Red Sox Really World Series Contenders? + September Surprises 01.09.2026 1t 12min

  The Boston Red Sox have gone from one of MLB's biggest disappointments to a legitimate September contender. DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli discuss Boston's remarkable turnaround, whether Craig Breslow's changes actually fixed something within the organization and whether the Red Sox should now be viewed as a legitimate World Series threat.First, Ketel Marte returns to the Diamondbacks following a 13-game absence. DVR, Eno and Britt discuss the reaction in Arizona, Torey Lovullo's handling of the situation and what the latest chapter could mean for Marte's long-term future with the D-backs.Then it's time for a few September surprises. Aaron Nola put together a strong August after struggling for much of the season, Rafael Devers reached 30 home runs for the fifth time in his career and Alex Bregman's second-half power surge has quietly put him among MLB's home run leaders since the beginning of July.Britt, DVR and Eno also discuss the controversy surrounding comments made on the Red Sox radio broadcast about Jazz Chisholm Jr. and the larger question it raises about the increasingly blurry line between broadcasters, reporters and fans.Plus the Baltimore Orioles are finally back to .500. Colton Cowser's incredible catch helped Baltimore reach the mark for the first time since April, but the Orioles' improvement goes much deeper. Finally, the conversation turns to Dodgers owner Mark Walter and the questions surrounding his broader business empire. How relevant are those financial issues to baseball, and how much of the Dodgers' Rates & Barrels is your home for smart MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and the stories shaping the game with Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris and Britt Ghiroli.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #RedSox #Baseball #MLBPlayoffs #RatesAndBarrels00:00 — Welcome to September Baseball02:42 — DVR's Very Important Travel Advice04:49 — Ketel Marte Returns to Arizona11:21 — Aaron Nola's August Turnaround14:49 — Rafael Devers Reaches 30 HR Again16:32 — Alex Bregman's Second-Half Power Surge18:12 — Walker Jenkins' First MLB Home Run23:05 — Something Is Happening With the Red Sox25:53 — Are Boston Legitimate World Series Contenders?27:41 — Did Craig Breslow Fix the Red Sox?33:11 — Red Sox Radio Controversy42:39 — Do the Brewers Have a Kyle Harrison Problem?50:40 — Sage Performance Review: Orioles Back to .50058:41 — Mark Walter, the Dodgers & MLB Ownership1:11:58 — Discord, Merch & What's Next Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Inside Baseball’s Next Analytics Revolution 31.08.2026 39min

  MLB's player development continues to change. DVR and Eno take the show on the road at Saber Seminar, exploring the evolution of pitching development, the next generation of hitting metrics and the new data that could change how teams evaluate players.Former MLB pitcher and current University of Oregon Director of Pitching Development Dan Straily joins the show to retrace his career through one of the most transformative eras in pitching. Straily explains how being forced to develop a changeup helped take him from Double-A to the major leagues, how the Astros recognized that his fastball played better at the top of the strike zone and how pitchers gradually gained a better understanding of pitch shapes and movement.Then Driveline Baseball's Director of Baseball Operations Jack Lambert joins the show to explain one of the emerging frontiers in hitting analysis: bat path grades. How can bat speed, attack angle, attack direction and swing-path data help measure the value of an individual swing? And could metrics like rotational acceleration eventually tell us even more about a hitter's underlying ability?DVR, Eno and Lambert explore whether bat-path data can eventually become hitting's answer to Stuff+, how quickly swing metrics stabilize and why this type of information could become especially valuable for evaluating amateur and minor-league hitters before traditional statistics provide enough information.Rates & Barrels is your home for MLB analysis, advanced stats, player development, fantasy baseball and the evolving ways teams understand the game with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis***SORRY FOR DVR's Audio at the top. His mic cable had an issue. Was fixed after his first statement.00:00 — Dan Straily & the Evolution of Pitching Development01:15 — Being Forced to Develop a Changeup03:17 — How the Astros Unlocked Straily’s Fastball04:47 — When Pitch Design Doesn't Fit the Pitcher08:21 — Why Triple-A Made Straily a Better Pitcher10:01 — Are Young Pitchers Too Focused on Stuff+?12:03 — Straily, Driveline & the Weighted-Ball Battle13:28 — Reinventing Himself in the KBO15:34 — How Straily’s Playing Career Shaped His Coaching19:02 — Jack Lambert & Driveline’s Bat Path Grades20:11 — What Is a Bat Path Grade?21:43 — How Predictive Is Bat Path Data?23:20 — Rotational Acceleration vs. Bat Speed25:43 — Can Swing Data Become Hitting’s Stuff+?29:52 — DVR & Eno’s Biggest Saber Seminar Takeaways33:43 — Why Anti-Tunneling Works for Some Pitchers34:32 — The Science Behind Multiple Fastball Shapes35:38 — The Hidden Differences Between MLB Bats36:44 — What Really Predicts Stolen Bases?#MLB #BaseballAnalytics #Sabermetrics #Pitching #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Starkville | Jimmy Rollins Knows When It’s Time to Retire 29.08.2026 1t 18min

  It’s Doug’s birthday, and who better to help him celebrate than his former Phillies teammate and mentee, Jimmy Rollins? This week, Doug and DVR, filling in for Jayson, sit down with Jimmy to talk about the shock of being drafted by Philadelphia, how Doug helped him get acclimated to the big leagues, what it was like playing alongside Ryan Howard, Chase Utley, and Cole Hamels, and the moment he finally knew it was time to retire.Plus, with the playoff chase heating up, Doug and DVR each pick a team they believe in. And, of course, it wouldn’t be the show without Strange But True—a particularly rough week for Mariners pitcher Bryce Miller.Rundown:0:49 Happy Birthday, Doug!7:14 Teams We Believe In16:22 Jimmy Rollins Stops By16:56 Getting Drafted by the Phillies24:58 J-Roll’s Mentors35:54 The End in Philadelphia40:37 How the Game Has Changed48:38 Art of Stealing Bases50:37 Lightning Round1:01:43 The 6-1-1 Podcast1:05:22 Strange But True1:12:46 Trivia TimeFollow Jayson on Bluesky: @jaysonst.bsky.socialFollow Doug on Bluesky: @dougglanville.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @dvr.bsky.socialE-mail: [email protected] Hotline: (347) 313-8371Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Jayson Stark & Doug GlanvilleGuest Host: Derek VanRiperWith: Jimmy RollinsProducer: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Which MLB Breakouts Are Real? + Fantasy Baseball Waiver Targets 28.08.2026 56min

  MLB's final push for the Wild Card and Playoffs are here, Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris have everything you need for the stretch run. DVR and Eno break down the best September waiver-wire targets, two-start pitchers and late-season saves options while examining whether breakouts from Jordan Walker, James Wood and other young hitters are sustainable heading into 2027.First, the guys catch up on the baseball news you should know. Carlos Correa is nearing a September return, Eugenio Suárez and TJ Friedl have landed on waivers, Mason Winn's thumb injury creates new questions in St. Louis, and Denzel Clarke could get another opportunity with the A's. Plus, Roki Sasaki heads back to the IL while Gavin Stone and Tony Gonsolin work their way toward potential September returns.Walker has changed his swing, lowered his strikeout rate and reached a new level of power, but should fantasy managers really pay a first-round price next spring? The guys also look ahead to Cam Smith and Lawrence Butler, including why a big September from Smith could make him more expensive than DVR wants him to be in 2027 fantasy drafts.Then it's time to attack the waiver wire for the final month of the fantasy baseball season. Tristan Peters remains surprisingly available despite a productive season and everyday role with the White Sox, while Rafael Flores, Mickey Gasper and Tim Tawa offer potential help in deeper formats.Follow Rates & Barrels for MLB analysis, fantasy baseball strategy, advanced stats, waiver-wire advice and player development with Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels#FantasyBaseball #MLB #FantasyFriday #WaiverWire #RatesAndBarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis00:00 — Fantasy Friday: September Targets & MLB News02:05 — Carlos Correa Nearing a Return03:56 — Eugenio Suárez & TJ Friedl Hit Waivers06:15 — Mason Winn Injury & Cardinals Playing Time12:19 — Denzel Clarke Nearing a Return15:18 — Roki Sasaki Heads to the IL17:52 — Can Hitters Really Change Their Swing Decisions?23:08 — James Wood’s Improved Approach24:24 — Jordan Walker’s Breakout & 2027 Value32:54 — Cam Smith vs. Lawrence Butler39:21 — Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Targets39:42 — Why Tristan Peters Is Still Available44:21 — Rafael Flores & Mickey Gasper46:44 — Elliot Ramos & Taylor Ward Stock Down48:00 — Best Two-Start Pitchers for Next Week49:23 — Drop Grayson Rodriguez?53:03 — Deep-League Streamers & Saves Targets Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Which Rookie Pitchers Are Future Aces? 27.08.2026 1t 9min

  Should MLB create a Rookie Pitcher of the Year award? DVR, Eno and Trevor May break down baseball’s best rookie pitchers, including Nolan McLean, Parker Messick and Payton Tolle, before searching deeper for young arms who could become impact starters, closers and fantasy baseball breakouts in 2027.Parker Messick is putting together a historically impressive rookie season for the Guardians. Payton Tolle offers a different profile for the Red Sox. With more traditional high-end velocity and a polished presence on the mound. In the National League, Nolan McLean has answered some of the biggest questions surrounding his arsenal. Could increased changeup usage unlock another level for the Mets right-hander?The crew also examines Logan Henderson's unusual combination of below-average velocity, strike throwing and swing-and-miss ability before diving into the next group of intriguing young pitchers. Walbert Ureña, Didier Fuentes, Bradgley Rodríguez, Blade Tidwell and Connor Prielipp all present different questions about command, pitch shape, sequencing and future roles.Rates & Barrels is your home for MLB analysis, advanced stats, pitching development, fantasy baseball and everything happening around Major League Baseball with Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris and Trevor May.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Trevor MayExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis00:00 — Should MLB Have a Rookie Pitcher of the Year?08:22 — Parker Messick vs. Payton Tolle09:10 — Messick’s Historically Good Rookie Season14:48 — How Good Can Payton Tolle Be?19:18 — Nolan McLean’s Rookie Season19:38 — Has McLean Answered the Lefty Question?27:44 — The Logan Henderson Puzzle35:20 — Rookie Pitchers to Watch for 202735:25 — Walbert Ureña’s Breakout Season48:52 — Didier Fuentes’ Unusual Arsenal55:01 — Could Bradgley Rodríguez Become a Starter?1:01:42 — Connor Prielipp’s Next Step#MLB #Baseball #MLBRookies #RookieOfTheYear #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Final AL Playoff Predictions: Who’s In & Who’s Out? 26.08.2026 1t 1min

  DVR, Eno and Jed Lowrie make their final American League playoff predictions, picking all three AL division winners and three Wild Card teams as the Yankees, Red Sox, Rays, White Sox, Guardians, Mariners, Rangers and Astros battle for October.DVR still can't quit the Seattle Mariners. Seattle enters the stretch run within striking distance of the AL West and owns an extremely favorable remaining schedule, but defensive shortcomings and an inconsistent offense leave plenty of reasons to question whether the Mariners can actually get back to October.Jed also offers a player's perspective on what happens inside a clubhouse when a team with postseason expectations starts to fall apart late in the season, drawing on his experience with the 2011 Boston Red Sox. The conversation turns to the Blue Jays and whether Toronto can find another gear before time runs out.Then, Eno digs into one of his favorite kinds of rabbit holes: batting stance changes. Carson Benge's impressive rookie season sparks a deeper look at why hitters open or close their stance, how those adjustments can affect vision and swing mechanics, and what Fernando Tatis Jr.'s changes reveal about the tradeoffs hitters make at the plate.Finally, Name That Dude returns! DVR puts Eno and Jed to the test with clues about a mystery former MLB player before the conversation inevitably turns into baseball cards, heat maps and Statcast ideas.Rates & Barrels is your home for smart baseball analysis, MLB trends, advanced stats, fantasy baseball and everything happening around the league with Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris and Jed Lowrie.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Baseball #Yankees #Mariners #RatesAndBarrels00:00 — Final AL Playoff Predictions03:12 — The AL Playoff Race Is Chaos08:38 — Can the White Sox Win the AL Central?13:19 — Why Cleveland Can Make a September Run16:49 — DVR Still Believes in the Mariners19:35 — Mariners vs. Astros in the AL West23:17 — When a Contender Starts Falling Apart24:59 — Can the Blue Jays Save Their Season?29:19 — Final AL Playoff Picks31:41 — Carson Benge's Breakout Rookie Season34:40 — Why Hitters Change Their Stance46:30 — What Fernando Tatis Jr. Changed52:14 — Name That Dude Returns56:21 — The Mystery Player Revealed56:56 — What Should Be on the Back of a Baseball Card? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Cal Raleigh’s 3-HR Night Ends Phillies’ 9-Game Winning Streak 25.08.2026 58min

  Cal Raleigh finally broke out in a huge way, blasting three home runs Monday after a season-long struggle at the plate. But was this simply one monster game, or are there signs that the Mariners slugger is beginning to correct the approach issues that contributed to his disappointing season?DVR and Eno dig into what changed for Cal Raleigh, including his swing decisions, declining aggression on pitches inside the strike zone and increased chase rate. The Mariners aren't the only team with a star player raising questions. Zack Wheeler has been hammered over his last six starts. Is Wheeler simply hitting a late-season wall — or is there something in his arsenal that can be fixed before October?Then, Nick Piecoro of the Arizona Republic joins the show to go inside a turbulent stretch for the Arizona Diamondbacks. What's happening with Ketel Marte, where does his relationship with the organization and clubhouse stand, and what does it mean for a D-backs team trying to stay alive in the National League Wild Card race?Finally, Jesús Cano of The Athletic joins DVR and Eno to break down an NL East race that suddenly looks very different. The Braves have stumbled while the Phillies have surged, dramatically shrinking Atlanta's division cushion and setting up an important stretch in the final month.Rates & Barrels delivers MLB analysis, advanced stats, fantasy baseball strategy, prospect breakdowns and reporting from around the league every weekday.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisContributor: Jesús Cano & Nick PiecoroExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#CalRaleigh #Mariners #MLB #phillies #RatesAndBarrels0:00 Today on Rates & Barrels02:01 Cal Raleigh Breaks Out With Three Homers05:28 What’s Changed With Cal Raleigh & Julio Rodríguez?08:22 How Much Have Injuries Affected Seattle’s Stars?10:39 Colt Emerson’s Injury & 2027 Outlook12:37 What’s Wrong With Zack Wheeler?16:18 Can Wheeler Turn It Around Before October?17:57 Braves-Phillies NL East Race Tightens18:36 What’s Going On With Ketel Marte?20:37 Inside the Diamondbacks’ Clubhouse25:13 Arizona’s Wild Card Outlook28:45 Corbin Carroll & the D-backs’ Young Core33:31 Braves’ NL East Lead Is Shrinking37:35 What’s Gone Wrong for Atlanta?40:41 Ronald Acuña Jr. & the Braves Offense46:06 Atlanta’s Rotation & October Outlook51:56 Can the Braves Hold Off the Phillies?58:12 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Astros Fire GM Dana Brown + AL Wild Card Chaos Continues 24.08.2026 1t 2min

  The Houston Astros have fired general manager Dana Brown as their season and the American League playoff race descend into chaos. DVR and Eno break down what went wrong for Houston, and what's next for their pitching plan and roster-building misses. Plus, the Dodgers lose Andy Pages for approximately four to five weeks, prompting a deeper discussion about outfield defense and how we should evaluate metrics like Outs Above Average, Defensive Runs Saved and Statcast Fielding Run Value.Then it's time to answer your mailbag questions. What has happened to Bryce Miller? Eno digs into Miller's declining velocity and inconsistent command — and explains why Kade Anderson's arrival creates even more pressure on Miller's rotation outlook. Plus, Andrew Painter's arsenal changes, Matthew Liberatore, Justin Martinez and the best fantasy baseball waiver-wire options for the stretch run.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#houstonastros #dodgers #mlb #baseball #alwest #mlbplayoffs 00:00 Today on Rates & Barrels01:27 Chicago Meetup & Show Business03:05 AL Playoff Race Remains Total Chaos05:34 Could a Losing Team Make the Playoffs?07:39 Astros Fire GM Dana Brown09:03 What Has Changed Inside the Astros?09:49 Houston’s Analytics Brain Drain12:16 What Went Wrong Under Dana Brown?13:18 Astros’ Pitching Plan & Roster Misses15:20 Can Houston Build Another Contender?17:58 AL West Front Offices in Turmoil19:31 Can the Mariners Still Win the AL West?21:22 Dodgers Lose Andy Pages22:41 How Should We Measure Outfield Defense?27:41 Who Steps Up for the Dodgers?29:09 Is It Time to Move On From Bryce Miller?30:11 What’s Wrong With Bryce Miller?32:21 Kade Anderson Changes Miller’s Outlook34:00 Can You Still Start Bryce Miller?36:56 Jacob Lopez’s Surprising Run39:01 Has Cleveland Unlocked Joe Adell?40:13 Can Better Coaching Really Fix a Hitter?44:04 Kade Anderson’s First MLB Start46:15 Eno’s Kade Anderson Evaluation48:22 Is Kade Anderson Already Overvalued?51:06 Andrew Painter Is Making Real Changes52:57 Matthew Liberatore & Two-Start Pitchers56:15 Justin Martinez Returns57:32 Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.