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  Starkville | The Voices of Baseball: Tom Hamilton and Len Kasper Join Starkville 03.10.2026 47хв

  Tom Hamilton and Len Kasper join Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the longtime voices of the Red Sox and White Sox to discuss the matchup between two teams that have taken different paths but built their success the right way. They break down why America needs this series, whether any non-playoff teams could surprise everyone and make the postseason next year, and the emergence of José Ramírez, Chase DeLauter and other young players making their mark. They also discuss the early injury chaos, the contrasting pitching staffs, and the importance of trust when managing new coaches and young players. Plus, Jayson and Doug highlight players who deserve more attention, including Brayan Rocchio, Joey Cantillo, Tristan Peters and Sam Antonacci. And in Strange But True, the guys explore the Pope factor and his unexpected influence on the action in the field.Rundown:03:36 Am I Wrong?05:41 Losing Left Handed Leverage08:35 UP NEXT09:04 Tom and Len Visit Starkville!12:04 Why America Needs This Series19:48 The Game of Predicting Playoffs24:46 Chase Delauter and Parker Messick27:11 Crazy First Inning Injuries28:19 Contrast Between Pitching Staffs31:15 Role of Trust in the Game36:37 Players We Should Know Better42:19 The Pope Factor In This Series46:21 UP NEXTFollow 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: Tony Gwynn Jr. & Mark GrantProducer: Matthew Chilelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Braves Have a Dodgers Problem & Padres-Brewers Could Be a Classic 02.10.2026 56хв

  The NLDS is here. DVR and Eno preview Braves-Dodgers and Padres-Brewers, breaking down the pitching matchups, lineup weaknesses, bullpen advantages and X-factors that could decide both National League Division Series.Can Atlanta find a way to slow down the Dodgers? The Braves took five of six from Los Angeles during the regular season, but the postseason pitching staffs look very different. DVR and Eno examine how Chris Sale could be deployed, why J.R. Ritchie could become a surprise weapon for Atlanta and how the Dodgers’ collection of high-velocity arms could attack one of the Braves’ biggest offensive weaknesses.The Dodgers finished among MLB’s leaders in 95+ mph fastballs, while Atlanta posted a .295 wOBA against those pitches during the regular season. Which Braves hitters can handle premium velocity? Plus, how healthy and effective will Shohei Ohtani be, and can Freddie Freeman bounce back after a difficult September?Then it's Padres-Brewers. Milwaukee owns the top seed, but San Diego enters the NLDS after a huge second half and a Wild Card Series win over the Cubs. DVR and Eno dig into Jacob Misiorowski, Logan Henderson, Milwaukee’s pitching plans, Mason Miller and the battle between two deep bullpens.The Brewers' offense might also be more dangerous than its reputation suggests. Milwaukee combines on-base ability, bat speed and aggressive baserunning, while both the Brewers and Padres finished among MLB's best teams against 95+ mph fastballs. Could that become a major factor against Misiorowski and San Diego's power bullpen?Finally, it's time to Close the Tab on the 2026 Philadelphia Phillies. After another disappointing October exit, DVR and Eno discuss how the Bryce Harper era should be evaluated, an aging roster, Zack Wheeler, Trea Turner, Andrew Painter and whether Philadelphia should keep pushing its chips in for another championship run.Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!e-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 & Editor: McEnroe FrancisCHAPTERS00:00 Intro00:46 Braves-Dodgers: Setting Up the Series05:46 How Atlanta's Rotation Could Line Up09:10 Could J.R. Ritchie Be Atlanta's X-Factor?11:44 The Dodgers' Pitching Advantage12:34 Atlanta's Problem With High-Velocity Fastballs17:06 Shohei Ohtani & Freddie Freeman Questions20:18 Braves-Dodgers Predictions21:05 Padres-Brewers NLDS Preview25:26 How the Schedule Impacts Jacob Misiorowski27:49 Milwaukee's Rotation After Misiorowski32:45 How Dangerous Is the Brewers Offense?35:24 Can San Diego Stop Milwaukee on the Bases?36:59 Breaking Down the Bullpens39:36 Milwaukee's Bullpen vs. Mason Miller41:12 Brewers & Padres Can Both Hit Velocity42:40 Padres-Brewers Predictions43:19 Closing the Tab on the Phillies47:23 Evaluating the Bryce Harper Era48:12 What Should Philadelphia Do Next?52:11 The Phillies' Aging Lineup55:29 A Wild Trade Idea for Philadelphia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  MLB Wild Card LIVE: Day 3: Recap & Reactions 02.10.2026 1год

  The MLB Wild Card round comes down to one final elimination game — and Rates & Barrels is going LIVE for Phillies-Braves Game 3.Join DVR and Eno starting in the 7th inning as Philadelphia and Atlanta battle for a spot in the NLDS. We’ll react LIVE to the biggest moments, pitching decisions and late-game strategy as the final Wild Card series is decided.Then we turn our attention to the American League Division Series.The ALDS matchups are set:⚾ Yankees vs. Rays⚾ White Sox vs. GuardiansHow do the Yankees match up with Tampa Bay after advancing through the Wild Card round? Can the White Sox keep their surprising postseason run going against Cleveland? Which rotations, bullpens and lineup matchups could ultimately decide each series?We’ll break down both ALDS matchups, identify the biggest players and X-factors to watch, and get you ready for the next round of the 2026 MLB Playoffs.Bring your questions and reactions to the LIVE chat as we watch the end of Phillies-Braves and turn the page to the Division Series.Like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss any of our LIVE postseason coverage!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/#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Phillies #Braves #Yankees #Rays #WhiteSox #Guardians #ALDS #Postseason #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  MLB Wild Card LIVE: Day 2: Recap & Reactions 01.10.2026 1год 4хв

  The 2026 MLB Wild Card Day 1 is in the books and what a day it was— Rates & Barrels will be back with you LIVE to break down everything from Day 2 of the Wild Card Series.Join DVR and Eno during the 7th inning of the final game of the day as they recap all four Wild Card matchups, react to the biggest performances and turning points, and break down what's next for each series.Which teams put themselves in position to advance? What did we learn from the pitching matchups? Which decisions could shape the rest of the Wild Card round? And what should we be watching when the teams get back on the field Thursday?Bring your questions and reactions to the chat as we recap Day 2 and get you ready for Day 3 of the MLB postseason.Like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss our LIVE Wild Card coverage Wednesday and Thursday.#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #Postseason #Baseball #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  MLB Wild Card Recap: Yankees & Padres Dominate + Braves, White Sox Win Game 1 30.09.2026 54хв

  The 2026 MLB Playoffs are underway — and Rates & Barrels went LIVE to break down a wild Day 1 of the Wild Card Series.DVR and Eno recap all four Wild Card Game 1s, reacting to the biggest performances, turning points and decisions that shaped the opening day of the MLB postseason.Austin Riley delivered a huge three-run homer to lift Atlanta past Philadelphia, the White Sox knocked off Houston, the Yankees shut out Boston in the Bronx, and Michael King dominated as San Diego rolled past the Cubs. What did we learn from the pitching matchups? Which Game 1 performances are sustainable? And what adjustments do the Phillies, Astros, Red Sox and Cubs need to make with their seasons now on the line?DVR and Eno break it all down and preview Wednesday’s four Game 2 matchups.Bring your questions and reactions to the chat, and make sure to like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don’t miss our LIVE Wild Card coverage Wednesday and Thursday.#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #Postseason #Baseball #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  MLB Playoffs: Breaking Down Every Wild Card Matchup 28.09.2026 49хв

  The 2026 MLB Wild Card Series is here.DVR and Eno break down all four Wild Card matchups before Tuesday's postseason quadruple-header, digging into the key stats, pitching matchups and tactical advantages that could decide each best-of-three series.Can the Phillies finally get their offense going against Chris Sale and the Braves? Philadelphia had to push all the way through the final day of the regular season, leaving its pitching plan complicated for Game 1.The surprising White Sox head to Houston to face an Astros team with plenty of October experience — but major questions in its starting rotation. Could the power in these two lineups turn White Sox-Astros into the highest-scoring series of the Wild Card round?The Yankees and Red Sox renew their rivalry in the Bronx. Boston brings one of the most left-handed pitching staffs we've seen in the postseason, creating fascinating lineup decisions for New York — while Aaron Judge's availability remains one of the biggest questions entering the series.Finally, the Cubs travel to San Diego for a rematch of last year's Wild Card Series. Chicago has one of the best offenses in the postseason field, while the Padres counter with an elite bullpen and a lineup that could run directly into one of the Cubs' biggest defensive strengths.Plus, DVR and Eno make their picks for all four Wild Card Series and look ahead to what the winners could face in the Division Series.And join Rates & Barrels LIVE Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday! We'll go live during the seventh inning of the final game of the night to recap the day's Wild Card action and preview what's coming next.Like, subscribe and turn on notifications so you don't miss any of our postseason coverage.#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #WildCard #Postseason #Baseball #RatesAndBarrelsFirst 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 Francis00:00 2026 MLB Wild Card Preview00:36 The Wild Card Round Is Here01:31 Why Do So Few Wild Card Series Reach Game 3?02:41 Phillies vs. Braves03:32 What's Wrong With These Two Offenses?07:41 Chris Sale Gives Atlanta the Game 1 Edge08:31 How Will Philadelphia Handle Its Pitching?09:51 Who Wins Phillies-Braves?11:44 Who Would the Dodgers Rather Face?13:16 Rates & Barrels LIVE Wild Card Coverage13:53 BREAK14:36 White Sox vs. Astros14:59 Houston's Starting Pitching Problem16:16 How Should Chicago Pitch Yordan Alvarez?18:30 Could This Series Become a Track Meet?19:53 Can the Young White Sox Handle October?22:18 Houston's Huge Premium-Velocity Advantage23:22 Is This the Series Most Likely to Reach Game 3?24:16 Who Would Cleveland Rather Face?26:23 Who Wins White Sox-Astros?27:08 Red Sox vs. Yankees27:31 Boston's Historic Left-Handed Pitching Staff28:34 How Do the Yankees Adjust to All Those Lefties?32:23 Does Boston's Handedness Close the Pitching Gap?33:48 Boston's Elite Bullpen34:34 Who Wins Red Sox-Yankees?35:39 BREAK36:00 Cubs vs. Padres36:19 Can Chicago Hit San Diego's Pitching?38:55 Will Ground Balls Sink the Padres?42:53 Why the Cubs' Offense Is Built for October44:48 Who Wins Cubs-Padres?46:41 Who Would the Rays Rather Face?47:25 Who Would the Brewers Rather Face?48:35 LIVE Wild Card Coverage This Week Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  2026 MLB Playoff Preview: Breaking Down All 12 Teams + World Series Picks 28.09.2026 1год 34хв

  The 2026 MLB Playoffs are set! DVR and Eno break down all 12 postseason teams, examining the strengths, weaknesses, pitching staffs, offenses and underlying numbers that could determine who survives October.The Milwaukee Brewers enter as the NL's No. 1 seed after a franchise-record 103 wins, but will their lack of home-run power matter in October? The Los Angeles Dodgers are chasing a third straight World Series title with another loaded roster, while the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies round out a fascinating National League playoff field.In the American League, the Tampa Bay Rays earned the No. 1 seed behind elite run prevention, speed and roster depth. The Cleveland Guardians once again bring pitching and contact to October, while the Houston Astros somehow won the AL West at 81-81 despite major questions behind Hunter Brown in their rotation.The New York Yankees may have the most imposing starting rotation in the AL, but Aaron Judge's availability looms over their Wild Card matchup against the Boston Red Sox. Boston counters with a deep bullpen and a healthier lineup, while the surprising Chicago White Sox bring legitimate power — and plenty of questions about how their young pitching will handle October.Finally, DVR and Eno make their first postseason predictions: AL champion, NL champion, World Series winner and World Series MVP.Who are you picking to win the 2026 World Series?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 Francis00:00 2026 MLB Playoff Preview00:49 Does the Regular Season Matter in October?05:42 Breaking Down All 12 Playoff Teams06:05 Milwaukee Brewers: The NL’s No. 1 Seed10:58 Can Milwaukee Handle Premium Velocity?13:18 Why the Brewers’ Offense Works17:14 Los Angeles Dodgers: Can They Three-Peat?20:27 The Dodgers’ Ridiculous Pitching Depth23:43 Atlanta Braves: How Dangerous Are They?29:47 BREAK30:28 San Diego Padres: Built for a Short Series?31:51 Does San Diego Have the Worst Playoff Rotation?34:26 The Padres’ Bullpen Can Shorten Games38:11 Chicago Cubs: Elite Offense, Pitching Questions41:06 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40-40 Season43:44 Philadelphia Phillies: Can the Offense Wake Up?46:54 Philly’s Problem Against Premium Velocity49:14 How Do the Phillies Handle Game 1?51:51 BREAK52:13 Tampa Bay Rays: The AL’s No. 1 Seed56:15 Why Tampa Bay’s Lineup Is So Pesky1:01:32 Cleveland Guardians: Better Than Last Year?1:05:58 Houston Astros: An 81-81 Division Champion1:08:05 Can Houston’s Rotation Survive October?1:11:01 New York Yankees: The AL’s Best Rotation?1:13:51 The Aaron Judge Question1:17:04 Boston Red Sox: Can the Lineup Score Enough?1:20:36 How Good Is Boston’s Rotation Without Crochet?1:23:19 Boston’s Bullpen Might Be Its Biggest Weapon1:24:47 Chicago White Sox: October’s Surprise Team1:26:07 Can Chicago’s Young Pitching Hold Up?1:29:46 DVR & Eno Make Their Playoff Predictions1:30:20 Who Wins the AL Pennant?1:30:50 Who Wins the NL Pennant?1:31:38 World Series Picks1:32:25 World Series MVP Picks1:33:47 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Starkville | Pat Murphy Visits Starkville 26.09.2026 55хв

  Pat Murphy joins Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with the Brewers manager to talk about Milwaukee’s home run philosophy, the team’s secret sauce for October, navigating tough roster conversations, and his unique leadership style. Murphy also discusses Jacob Misiorowski’s rapid ascendance, the impact a Brewers championship could have beyond Milwaukee, and why mentoring players is one of the best parts of the job.Plus, Jayson and Doug debate the American League LVPs, including Cal Raleigh and Vladimir Guerrero Jr., and make the case for what makes a true “winner” in baseball. And in Strange But True, the Brewers clinch the division in a particularly Brewer way.Rundown:0:00 Today’s Lineup00:48 Welcome to Starkville 07:31 LVP Awards14:18 UP NEXT14:22 Pat Murphy15:13 Maintaining Pitching Continuity17:35 Brewers and Home Runs20:29 Winning In October24:40 Tough Conversations26:16 Leadership Style27:33 Not Satisfied Yet29:41 “No One Believes in Us” Tactic32:54 Jacob Misiorowski’s Ascendance38:41 Impact Outside of Milwaukee?41:09 Passion for Mentorship45:36 Pocket Pancakes46:58 UP NEXT47:07 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: Tony Gwynn Jr. & Mark GrantProducer: Matthew ChilelliThumbnail Credit: Jamie Squire/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Fantasy Baseball Picks That WON Leagues in 2026 25.09.2026 1год 14хв

  Which players actually won fantasy baseball leagues in 2026?DVR and Eno look back at the biggest fantasy baseball values of the season and build their 2026 All-ROI Team — highlighting the late-round draft picks, waiver-wire additions and overlooked players who dramatically exceeded expectations.The guys also revisit their fantasy draft strategies and the lessons they’ll take into 2027. When should you prioritize floor over ceiling? Is “skills over roles” still the best way to find late-round breakouts? And can this year’s success actually help us identify the next Pete Crow-Armstrong or Jacob Misiorowski?Niv Shah joins the show to examine the most profitable players in Ottoneu, including PCA’s enormous return, the difficult keeper decisions coming this offseason and whether there’s a blueprint for finding 2027’s breakout stars.Plus, it’s the final Taste the Majors review of 2026! The Philly Dog gets put to the test, and the crew has some ideas for how MLB’s ballpark hot dog series can take another step forward next season.Before Fantasy Friday begins, DVR and Eno break down the final weekend of the MLB regular season. The Phillies are still fighting to secure their playoff spot, their offense ranks near the bottom of MLB, and using Zack Wheeler on Sunday could complicate their Wild Card rotation.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 SarrisGuest: Niv ShahExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis00:00 Intro00:32 The Final Weekend of Fantasy Baseball02:38 What Did DVR Learn This Fantasy Season?04:40 Rethinking Draft-and-Hold Strategy06:15 Can the Phillies Survive the Final Weekend?10:13 Philadelphia’s Offense Has Been a Disaster11:20 MLB’s Final Playoff Spots13:50 Do You Need Home Runs to Win in October?17:17 Fantasy Friday: The 2026 All-ROI Team17:58 Fantasy Baseball’s Biggest Draft-Day Bargains18:48 Waiting on Catcher Paid Off20:50 Jordan Walker’s Massive Return22:19 The Best Waiver-Wire & Late-Round Finds23:01 Jake McCarthy & Carson Benge Deliver25:37 Sal Stewart Rewards the Skills-Over-Roles Approach26:42 Brandon Lowe & Luis García Jr.29:09 Otto Lopez’s $26 Fantasy Season31:28 Is Kevin McGonigle Too Expensive for 2027?32:05 Miguel Vargas Was a League Winner34:22 Nolan Arenado’s Forgotten Bounceback35:38 Jake McCarthy Thrives in Colorado38:02 Ben Rice & Other Mid-Round Wins39:27 Randy Arozarena’s Big Season39:59 The Biggest Out-of-Nowhere Breakouts40:29 Liam Hicks Comes From Nowhere43:00 Ezekiel Duran’s Breakout46:10 Finding Deep-League Unsung Heroes47:03 Niv Shah Joins Rates & Barrels47:23 Ottoneu’s Most Profitable Players50:03 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Massive Profit51:52 The Mason Miller Keeper Decision53:18 Difficult Keeper Decisions for 202753:56 How Did PCA & Misiorowski Break Out?58:47 Can You Find the Next PCA?59:20 Why Fantasy Success Isn’t Always Repeatable1:00:46 A 2027 Anthony Volpe Rebound?1:02:50 Taste the Majors: The Philly Dog1:03:16 What Is Actually on the Philly Dog?1:09:26 Our Hot Dog Plea for 20271:13:32 Building the Ultimate Ballpark Hot Dog1:14:25 Farewell to Taste the Majors#FantasyBaseball #MLB #Baseball #FantasyBaseball2027 #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Can You Actually Build a Winning Team for Coors Field? 25.09.2026 1год 6хв

  The Colorado Rockies are headed toward a fourth consecutive 100-loss season — but for the first time in a while, there are signs that the organization may actually be moving in the right direction.DVR, Eno Sarris and Trevor May close the tab on the 2026 Rockies and examine Colorado's emerging roster-building philosophy. The Rockies dramatically reduced their hitters' strikeout rate, added more contact-oriented bats and began changing how their pitchers attack hitters at Coors Field. But what would an organization truly built to exploit baseball's most unusual environment look like? Trevor uses his experience pitching at Coors to explain which traits could actually work at altitude, while Eno digs into pitch design and whether velocity, gyro sliders, splitters and different types of changeups could provide Colorado with a sustainable pitching strategy. Before that, it's time to close the tab on the Miami Marlins. Miami could finish with a positive run differential for the first time in a full season since 2010, while players such as Otto Lopez have emerged from an extremely inexpensive roster. But does Miami have enough impact talent to take the next step? Plus, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is facing criticism over comments about his massive Blue Jays contract following a disappointing 2026 season. The guys discuss what Vlad meant, the timing of his comments, his injuries and why baseball's salary structure makes the situation more complicated than the reaction suggests. 00:00 Vlad Jr., Marlins & Rockies00:38 Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Faces Criticism01:33 Did Vlad Jr.’s Comments Go Too Far?07:52 Comparing Vlad Jr. to Miguel Cabrera08:38 Did Injuries Derail Vlad’s Season?10:55 Why Aren’t the Reds the Brewers?11:34 Is Reds Ownership Part of the Problem?17:37 Why Some Small-Market Teams Keep Falling Behind20:41 Marlins Preview21:22 Closing the Tab: Miami Marlins21:44 Are the Marlins Better Than Their Record?22:46 Miami’s Offense Is Finally Improving26:30 What Is the Marlins’ Identity?31:13 Could Miami Use Starters Out of the Bullpen?32:18 Injuries Hit the Marlins’ Pitching Prospects33:03 Otto Lopez’s Breakout Season34:27 Can Starters Really Pitch Between Starts?38:55 Does Miami Finally Need to Spend?41:15 Is Miami’s Farm System Good Enough?43:51 Closing the Tab: Colorado Rockies44:31 The Rockies Are Actually Getting Better46:34 Colorado’s New Offensive Philosophy46:53 Rockies Dramatically Cut Their Strikeout Rate48:38 Colorado Is Changing Its Pitching Approach49:24 What Actually Works at Coors Field?53:27 Building Hitters for Coors54:27 Colorado’s Veteran Pitching Strategy57:37 How Should the Rockies Develop Pitching?59:41 How Do You Build a Pitcher for Coors?1:05:08 Are the Rockies Finally Moving Forward?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 Sarris & Trevor MayExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #Baseball #Rockies #ColoradoRockies #Marlins #MiamiMarlins #BlueJays #VladimirGuerreroJr #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Pirates Fixed Their Offense… So Why Did They Miss the Playoffs? 23.09.2026 59хв

  The Pittsburgh Pirates finally fixed their offense in 2026. So why are they still watching the MLB postseason from home?DVR, Eno Sarris and Jed Lowrie close the tab on the Pirates after a fascinating season in Pittsburgh. The Pirates entered Wednesday fifth in MLB in runs scored after finishing dead last in 2025, while their underlying numbers suggest they may have been significantly better than their actual record.The Pirates have plenty of young pitching behind Paul Skenes. Braxton Ashcraft broke out, Jared Jones returned from Tommy John surgery and Bubba Chandler remains part of a promising rotation. But after another season outside the playoffs, is it finally time for ownership to spend aggressively around this young core?The crew examines Pittsburgh’s defensive problems, high strikeout rate, pitching development and what the Pirates need to add this offseason to finally get back to October.Then, what happened to the Kansas City Royals?Just two years removed from reaching the playoffs, Kansas City took another major step backward in 2026. Injuries to Cole Ragans and Kris Bubic exposed the lack of pitching depth, while a disastrous bullpen helped turn run prevention from one of the Royals’ biggest strengths into their biggest weakness.There are reasons for optimism around Bobby Witt Jr., Jac Caglianone and Carter Jensen, but Kansas City’s pitching numbers tell a much different story. The Royals rank near the bottom of MLB in K-BB%, Stuff+, Location+ and ERA, and their next wave of prospects may still be years away.Plus, Baseball News You Should Know: the Rays clinch the AL East, Andy Green changes course and remains manager of the Mets, Derek Falvey reportedly joins New York’s front office, weather threatens the Red Sox-Cubs weekend series, Shohei Ohtani returns to the Dodgers and Aaron Judge is expected to miss the Wild Card Series.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 Sarris & Jed LowrieExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #Pirates #PittsburghPirates #Royals #KansasCityRoyals #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Intro00:42 Baseball News You Should Know01:54 Rays Clinch the AL East05:18 Andy Green Stays With the Mets10:04 Derek Falvey Reportedly Joining Mets Front Office12:48 Could Weather Alter Red Sox-Cubs?15:17 MLB’s Final Playoff Races16:52 Shohei Ohtani Returns for Dodgers18:18 Aaron Judge Expected to Miss Wild Card Series19:12 Closing the Tab: Pittsburgh Pirates20:03 Pirates Go From MLB’s Worst to a Top-Five Offense20:25 Oneil Cruz & Konnor Griffin Offer Reasons for Optimism21:11 Were the Pirates Better Than Their Record?23:38 Pittsburgh’s Underlying Numbers Tell a Different Story24:37 The Pirates Have a Defensive Problem28:10 Is It Finally Time for Pittsburgh to Spend?30:55 Can Paul Skenes Bounce Back?32:09 Pittsburgh’s Young Rotation Has Plenty of Upside32:55 Pirates Ownership Needs to Keep Spending33:35 Pittsburgh Still Strikes Out Too Much34:42 Is Pirates Pitch Development Falling Behind?41:07 How Close Is Pittsburgh to Contending?42:40 Closing the Tab: Kansas City Royals43:40 Injuries Expose Kansas City’s Lack of Depth44:26 Royals Go From Elite Run Prevention to Bottom Six45:13 Kansas City’s Pitching Numbers Are Ugly45:49 Reasons for Optimism in the Royals’ Lineup46:33 The Royals Need to Invest in Pitching47:19 Where Is Kansas City’s Future Ace?52:05 How Does Kansas City Fix This?52:29 Salvador Perez Is Finally Showing His Age53:12 Royals’ Farm System Is a Major Concern53:31 Can Kansas City Find Enough Pitching?59:07 Royals’ Massive Home-Road Split Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Mets’ $400M Mess + What Happened to the Orioles? 22.09.2026 1год 5хв

  What went wrong with the New York Mets in 2026? DVR, Eno and Britt Ghiroli close the tab on a massively disappointing Mets season and examine how a roster built around Juan Soto and Francisco Lindor fell out of contention — and what David Stearns needs to fix this offseason.Injuries certainly played a role, with Lindor and Soto both missing significant time, but the problems went much deeper. The crew examines Stearns’ difficult offseason, the Mets’ next managerial decision and why New York’s biggest question might not be resources — but how those resources are being allocated.Then, what happened to the Baltimore Orioles? A young core that once appeared capable of becoming one of baseball’s most dangerous offenses finished much closer to league average than expected.The numbers reveal a fascinating contradiction: Baltimore ranks first in MLB in bat speed and fourth in barrel rate, but 28th in strikeout rate and only 13th in wRC+. Britt breaks down the Orioles’ player-development philosophy, constant coaching changes and why several talented young hitters have struggled to make the adjustments necessary to consistently succeed in the majors.Plus, Baseball News You Should Know: the Red Sox remove the interim tag from Chad Tracy and give him a three-year contract, while Boston also exercises Craig Breslow’s options through 2030. River Ryan returns for Detroit, Dylan Cease avoids surgery, Trey Yesavage returns for Toronto and Andy Pages, Roki Sasaki and Robert Suarez are all on their way back.Finally, the crew looks at everything still up for grabs during the final week of the MLB regular season, including the AL Central battle between Cleveland and Chicago, the Rangers and Astros fighting for the AL West, Tampa Bay trying to clinch the AL East and the remaining National League playoff positioning.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/00:00 Intro00:34 Red Sox Remove Interim Tag From Chad Tracy01:30 How Chad Tracy Turned Boston Around03:17 Red Sox Commit to Craig Breslow05:12 Why Boston Is Betting on Its Leadership08:37 River Ryan Returns for Detroit10:37 Tigers’ Young Rotation Has Huge Upside12:28 Dylan Cease Avoids Surgery15:28 Trey Yesavage Returns for Toronto17:29 Andy Pages, Roki Sasaki & Robert Suarez Return17:48 What’s Still Up for Grabs?21:19 MLB’s Final-Week Playoff Races23:09 Closing the Tab: New York Mets45:10 Closing the Tab: Baltimore Orioles45:56 What Happened to Baltimore’s Young Core?48:46 Britt’s Orioles Rant49:48 Baltimore’s Revolving Door of Hitting Coaches50:12 Are the Orioles Too Young Everywhere?51:13 Baltimore’s Problems Go Beyond the Manager51:50 Did the Orioles Fall in Love With Tools?52:07 Mike Elias Begins Making Changes53:41 The Numbers Behind Baltimore’s Offensive Problems54:07 No. 1 in Bat Speed, No. 28 in Strikeout Rate55:16 Did Baltimore Sacrifice Too Much Contact?58:29 What Does the Orioles’ Offense Need?59:55 How Baltimore Can Fix Its Lineup1:01:33 Is the Orioles’ Development System Too Demanding?1:03:05 Baltimore’s Rotation Still Has Questions1:03:44 Why Has the Orioles’ Defense Regressed?1:04:22 Orioles Add Another New Voice to Baseball Ops1:04:54 Can Baltimore Fix This in 2027?Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris Contributor: Britt GhiroliExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #Mets #Orioles #NewYorkMets #BaltimoreOrioles #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The MLB Playoff Picture Gets Clearer 22.09.2026 1год 8хв

  The Braves have clinched the NL East and the Red Sox secured a Wild Card berth in the American League as the playoff picture continues to come into focus. Eno and DVR discuss the final-week battle for playoff spots and seeds, and what they need in order to come away with fantasy baseball championships in the remaining days of the season.Plus Chris Solomon (Soly) of 'No Laying Up' joins the show to close the tab on the 2026 Reds. Beyond a pair of arm injuries for Hunter Greene, what else has kept the Reds from making another run to October this season? Looking forward, is there enough of a core in place with Elly De La Cruz, Sal Stewart, Chase Burns, and Greene to build for the immediate future during the winter?Like, Subscribe and drop us a comment!Rundown00:41 The Braves Clinch NL East: Seventh Title in Nine Years02:13 Tyler Mahle: An Overlooked Trade Addition?09:22 Jesús Luzardo: Plays Catch, Could Return in Bullpen Role11:47 Alex Bregman: Day-to-Day After Getting Hit by Foul Ball13:04 The Red Sox Clinch Wild Card: Historical Comeback From 32-46 Start16:02  Félix Bautista: Returns After Second Lengthy Absence17:56  Four-Team Battle for Three Remaining Spots?21:22 AD BREAK21:27  Where the Money Went & Final Week Needs32:16 Coming Up: Closing the Tab, 2026 Reds w/Soly32:20 Welcome, Soly! (Chris Solomon, No Laying Up)32:59 Closing the Tab: A Hunter Greene Season They Couldn’t Afford37:20 Long-Term Lineup Issue: Why Do the Reds’ Lineups Lag?43:18  Another Brutal Trade: Mike Sirota Blossoms in LA46:10  Time for More Changes? Is Tito Still the Right Fit in Cincinnati?49:15  Can They Build Around and Win With Elly De La Cruz? 52:21 Beyond the Core: Flaws Up and Down 55:13 Pitching Rebounds? Can Nick Lodolo Bounce Back in 2027?1:05:23  A Puzzling Decision: Why Did CES Get DFA’d?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]](mailto:[email protected])Join 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: Matthew Chilelli#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Reds #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Starkville | Tony Gwynn Jr. and Mark Grant on How the Padres Became a Baseball Powerhouse 19.09.2026 48хв

  Tony Gwynn Jr. and Mark Grant, the voices of the San Diego Padres, join Starkville! This week, Jayson and Doug sit down with Tony and Mark to break down how the Padres went from losing a bunch of games to becoming one of the best teams in baseball, whether San Diego fans are getting spoiled by AJ Preller’s annual wheeling and dealing, and the teams that have stood out most to them this season. Plus, the guys discuss the Padres’ massive sale, what the new ownership group has in mind, the atmosphere at Petco Park, and why other small market teams can’t seem to replicate San Diego’s success. Later, the guys head to Strange But True for an unbelievable minor league twist, where Hickory Crawdads teammates Brady Ebel and his brother Trey somehow combine to finish the same at bat.Rundown:0:00 Today’s Lineup00:37 Welcome to Starkville 8:33 UP NEXT: TONY GWYNN JR. AND MARK GRANT5:33 Padres - What Happened?17:05 Are San Diego Fans Spoiled By AJ?23:26 Stand out Teams for Mark and Tony25:09 SD Team Sold for 3.9 Billion!27:53 Can Other Small Markets Copy SD?31:03 New Manager, New Process?34:05 Mark Grant Makes Good Impression38:39 UP NEXT: STRANGE BUT TRUE38:47 Strange But True Trey and Brady Ebel finish the same at-batFollow 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: Tony Gwynn Jr. & Mark GrantProducer: Matthew Chilelli Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  MLB’s Late-Season Breakouts + Final Fantasy Baseball Waiver Wire 18.09.2026 57хв

  Which players have emerged as unexpected fantasy baseball difference-makers down the stretch? DVR and Eno look back at the biggest surprise producers of the last 30 days before digging into the final Weekend Waiver Preview of the 2026 MLB season.First, Baseball News You Should Know covers the possibility of Garrett Crochet returning as a bullpen weapon for the Red Sox, Willson Contreras dealing with a bruised hand and the Nationals discussing a potential contract extension with Cade Cavalli. DVR and Eno examine Cavalli’s breakout, the impact of adding a cutter and what a long-term deal with Washington could look like.Plus, Walbert Ureña continues his impressive rookie season after seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts against Minnesota, Jared Young is dealing with concussion symptoms after a scary collision at first base and the latest developments surrounding Mark Walter.The mailbag tackles Dillon Dingler’s second-half decline, how a potential delay to the 2027 MLB season could impact veteran pitchers like Jacob deGrom and Zack Wheeler, and one of fantasy baseball’s most frustrating problems: What do you do with the player you can never seem to start at the right time?Finally, DVR and Eno search the waiver wire for the last players who could help fantasy managers win their leagues. Ryan Johnson, Cristian Javier, Griffin Conine, Adael Amador, Jonah Cox, Henry Bolte and Victor Mesa Jr. are among the late-season options discussed — along with several players who could carry intriguing value into 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/ratesandbarrelsRates & Barrels MERCH: https://rates-and-barrels.printify.me/Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisExecutive Producer: McEnroe FrancisEditor: McEnroe Francis#MLB #FantasyBaseball #WaiverWire #MLBProspects #RatesAndBarrels00:00 Intro00:34 Baseball News You Should Know00:59 Could Garrett Crochet Join Boston’s Bullpen?02:24 Willson Contreras Day-to-Day With Bruised Hand05:33 Nationals in Extension Talks With Cade Cavalli07:14 How Cade Cavalli Changed His Arsenal09:21 MLB’s Biggest Strikeout-Rate Risers11:43 Walbert Ureña’s Breakout Rookie Season14:36 Jared Young Injured in Scary Collision15:55 Latest Developments Surrounding Mark Walter18:10 Mailbag18:24 What Happened to Dillon Dingler?21:24 How Could a Delayed 2027 Season Impact Pitchers?26:53 The Fantasy Player You Can Never Get Right29:38 DVR’s Cam Smith Problem32:07 How to Handle Frustrating Fantasy Players35:17 Sage Performance Review35:39 Surprise Hitters of the Last 30 Days37:40 The Hottest Pitchers of the Last 30 Days41:11 Final Weekend Waiver Preview41:37 Late-Season Starting Pitcher Adds47:43 Final Waiver Wire Hitters48:04 Griffin Conine Is Getting an Extended Look50:01 Middle Infield Waiver Options52:28 Late-Season Outfield Adds53:12 Is Jonah Cox a 2027 Sleeper?54:22 Henry Bolte & Victor Mesa Jr.56:12 Final Thoughts Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Which MLB Bullpens Are Actually Built for October? 17.09.2026 1год 13хв

  Which MLB contenders have the bullpens built to survive October? DVR, Eno Sarris and Trevor May rank the best relief units in the American and National Leagues and break down which teams they trust most heading into the MLB postseason.The Guardians headline a tightly packed group of American League bullpens, with the Red Sox, Yankees, Astros and Rays all making their cases. The guys examine Cleveland’s high-leverage arms, Houston’s top-end talent, Boston’s impressive results and whether the Yankees have enough depth to shorten games in October. They also explain why Tampa Bay may be missing the overpowering arm that becomes so valuable in the postseason.In the National League, the Padres have built one of baseball’s deepest and most dangerous bullpens around Mason Miller, but the Brewers, Dodgers, Braves and Phillies all enter the conversation. Has Milwaukee quietly assembled an elite October bullpen? Can the Dodgers piece together enough healthy arms? And should Philadelphia’s actual results make us skeptical despite strong underlying projections?Plus, Baseball News You Should Know covers another late-season injury concern for the Dodgers after Blake Snell exits with a groin strain, Aaron Judge leaving early with leg tightness, Jackson Holliday landing on the IL and Kyle Bradish’s season coming to an end.Finally, Closing the Tab turns to the Seattle Mariners. After entering the season as heavy favorites in the AL West, Seattle fell well short of expectations as Cal Raleigh, Julio Rodríguez and several key players took steps backward or battled injuries. But the biggest question may be the pitching staff: Have T-Mobile Park and Seattle’s run-prevention environment caused us to overrate just how good Bryan Woo, George Kirby and the Mariners’ rotation really are?DVR, Eno and Trevor examine Seattle’s surprising home-road pitching splits, what could change in 2027 and why a disappointing season doesn’t necessarily mean the Mariners’ successful pitching-development model is broken.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]](mailto:[email protected])Join 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#MLB #MLBPlayoffs #Mariners #FantasyBaseball #RatesAndBarrels Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Are MLB’s Aging Stars Starting to Decline? Turner, Machado & J-Ram 16.09.2026 1год

  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 51хв

  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 1год 1хв

  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 53хв

  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.