Podcast

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Author: The Athletic
Feed episode count: 1068
Official site: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/podcasts/
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Summary

In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports. Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episodes

Jul 25, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Joe Buck Doesn’t Think He’s a Hall of Famer

Duration seconds: 3721
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Jul 24, 2026 · not_requested

Starting Pitcher Rankings: July Update

Duration seconds: 3656
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Jul 23, 2026 · not_requested

Pitchers Are Adjusting Faster Than Ever!

Duration seconds: 3329
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Jul 22, 2026 · not_requested

Finding Trade Fits for Position Players

Duration seconds: 3859
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Jul 21, 2026 · not_requested

It's Big Board Season! Why Trade Deadline Predictions are Difficult

Duration seconds: 3059
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Jul 20, 2026 · not_requested

The Red Sox Are Rolling & Kyle Bradish Gets Paid!

Duration seconds: 3749
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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

Winning in Fantasy Without Top-Tier Stars

Duration seconds: 4005
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Jul 17, 2026 · not_requested

How AI Almost Ruined Baseball

Duration seconds: 3334
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Jul 15, 2026 · not_requested

MLB Draft Recap & Futures Game Takeaways w/Keith Law

Duration seconds: 3767
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Jul 14, 2026 · not_requested

Jordan Walker, FOMO & Our 2026 Underperformers Draft

Duration seconds: 3917
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Jul 13, 2026 · not_requested

Home Run Derby Changes & Fantasy All-Stars

Duration seconds: 3954
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Jul 11, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | The Tigers' Impossible Deadline Dilemma

Duration seconds: 2659
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Jul 10, 2026 · not_requested

All-Star Weekend Waiver-Wire Preview

Duration seconds: 4716
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Jul 9, 2026 · not_requested

Justin Verlander's Final Chapter

Duration seconds: 3913
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Jul 8, 2026 · not_requested

Which Prediction Do You Want to Take Back?

Duration seconds: 4128
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Jul 7, 2026 · not_requested

How Do Fastball-Heavy Approaches Age?

Duration seconds: 3642
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Jul 6, 2026 · not_requested

Is Chasing Perfection a Fool’s Errand?

Duration seconds: 3952
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Jul 4, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | The Great Stolen Base Controversy, and Mozzarella Sticks

Duration seconds: 4159
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Jul 3, 2026 · not_requested

Paul Skenes' Recent Struggles, Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Preview

Duration seconds: 3841
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Jul 2, 2026 · not_requested

Breaking Down a Few Puzzling Pitchers

Duration seconds: 4105
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

National League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

Duration seconds: 4531
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Jul 1, 2026 · not_requested

The Baseball Started FLYING in June, Do We Know Why?

Duration seconds: 839
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Jun 30, 2026 · not_requested

American League Flyaround: Midseason Check-Ins

Duration seconds: 3920
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Jun 29, 2026 · not_requested

Big Changes for Mets & Angels as the Second Half Arrives

Duration seconds: 4216
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Jun 27, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Joe Davis Reads the History Books, While Shohei Ohtani Rewrites Them

Duration seconds: 3468
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Jun 25, 2026 · not_requested

It's a Poltergeist, Right? What Is Happening to the 2026 Mets?

Duration seconds: 4058
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Jun 24, 2026 · not_requested

Bat Speed Risers, Stuff Fallers & Buster's Blunders

Duration seconds: 3995
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Jun 23, 2026 · not_requested

A Closer Look at Monday's U-Turn in Run Production

Duration seconds: 3435
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Jun 22, 2026 · not_requested

The Baseball is Flying Like It's 2019 Again

Duration seconds: 3992
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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Jerry Dipoto’s Mariners Are Back On Track

Duration seconds: 4080
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Jun 20, 2026 · not_requested

June Starting Pitcher Rankings Update & Waiver Wire Preview

Duration seconds: 3916
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Jun 18, 2026 · not_requested

Miss Distance for Pitchers is Here, What Are We Doing With It?

Duration seconds: 3582
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Jun 17, 2026 · not_requested

Is There a Stat That Shows Us How Much Pitchers Fear Hitters?

Duration seconds: 3617
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Jun 16, 2026 · not_requested

Starting Pitcher Rankings: Tough Calls in June

Duration seconds: 4051
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Jun 15, 2026 · not_requested

The Injury Roller Coaster Speeds Up

Duration seconds: 3985
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Jun 13, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Catching Up with J.T. Realmuto

Duration seconds: 3127
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Jun 12, 2026 · not_requested

Draft-Day Regrets, Prospect Talk & Waiver Wire Prep

Duration seconds: 4710
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Jun 11, 2026 · not_requested

Fear the Regression Monster, or Feed the Beast?

Duration seconds: 4101
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Jun 10, 2026 · not_requested

Breaking Down Five Young Hitters & Their Future Outlooks

Duration seconds: 3610
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Jun 9, 2026 · not_requested

Surprising Teams & The Cubs’ Unusual Path to the Middle

Duration seconds: 3661
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Jun 8, 2026 · not_requested

Starting Pitcher Stock Watch

Duration seconds: 4165
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Jun 6, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Brewing Up Something Special with GM Matt Arnold

Duration seconds: 3286
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Jun 5, 2026 · not_requested

Aaron Judge Update & Weekend Waiver Preview

Duration seconds: 3830
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Jun 4, 2026 · not_requested

Pitcher Risers & Fallers

Duration seconds: 4294
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Jun 3, 2026 · not_requested

Can You Predict the World Series Winner in Early June?

Duration seconds: 3431
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Jun 2, 2026 · not_requested

Prospect Rankings Update w/Keith Law

Duration seconds: 3240
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Jun 1, 2026 · not_requested

May Risers & Fallers

Duration seconds: 3909
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May 30, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Inside the Chaos of Broadcasting MLB games w/ Jason Benetti

Duration seconds: 3724
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May 29, 2026 · not_requested

MLBPA and Owners Present First Offers + Weekend Waiver Preview

Duration seconds: 3991
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May 28, 2026 · not_requested

Checking In on Several Young Pitchers

Duration seconds: 3582
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May 27, 2026 · not_requested

What's Next for These Three Underperforming Hitters?

Duration seconds: 3899
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May 26, 2026 · not_requested

Combined No-Hitters, Tandem Starts & Tarps Off: Welcome to the AL West!

Duration seconds: 3540
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May 23, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Joey Votto Traveled the World and Arrived Back in Baseball

Duration seconds: 4562
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May 22, 2026 · not_requested

Which Hitters Have Seen and Hit the Best Pitching?

Duration seconds: 3474
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May 21, 2026 · not_requested

The ABS Strike Zone is Crushing Some Pitchers, How Can They Adjust?

Duration seconds: 3569
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May 20, 2026 · not_requested

It's a Hard Game, Barrels Keep Losing Value!

Duration seconds: 3599
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May 19, 2026 · not_requested

Checking In on the Padres, Orioles & Guardians (w/ Zack Meisel)

Duration seconds: 3341
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May 18, 2026 · not_requested

Zack Wheeler is Back in Ace Mode

Duration seconds: 3696
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May 16, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | The Life, Times, and Ejections of Bobby Cox

Duration seconds: 3393
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May 15, 2026 · not_requested

Starting Pitcher Rankings: Misiorowski & Schlittler to the Moon!

Duration seconds: 3865
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May 14, 2026 · not_requested

How Many Pitches Could the Best Pitcher Throw?

Duration seconds: 3728
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May 13, 2026 · not_requested

Four Intriguing Players for a Round of Trade, Hold, or Extend

Duration seconds: 3293
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May 12, 2026 · not_requested

Four Teams We Haven't Discussed Enough

Duration seconds: 3922
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May 11, 2026 · not_requested

The Dodgers' IL Shuffle Continues & Buster Posey Makes Another Deal

Duration seconds: 3757
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May 9, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher & Terry Francona

Duration seconds: 3242
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May 8, 2026 · not_requested

Weekend Waiver Preview: Robby Snelling Gets the Call!

Duration seconds: 3610
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May 7, 2026 · not_requested

Quantifying Deception & The Rays’ Fast Start

Duration seconds: 3701
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May 6, 2026 · not_requested

What Is Happening with Fernando Tatis Jr.?

Duration seconds: 3711
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May 5, 2026 · not_requested

Can the Tigers Survive the Absence of Tarik Skubal?

Duration seconds: 3348
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May 4, 2026 · not_requested

The May Roster Shuffle: Promotions & Demotions Aplenty

Duration seconds: 3687
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May 2, 2026 · not_requested

Starkville | Is It Ever Too Early to Fire a Manager?

Duration seconds: 3278
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May 1, 2026 · not_requested

Pitching Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Considerations

Duration seconds: 4057
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Apr 30, 2026 · not_requested

Where Have All the Closers Gone?

Duration seconds: 3063
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Apr 29, 2026 · not_requested

The Rockies' Pitching is Changing, Can You Trust It?

Duration seconds: 3734
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Apr 28, 2026 · not_requested

The Phillies Part Ways with Rob Thomson & Taking Control of the Mets

Duration seconds: 3581
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Apr 27, 2026 · not_requested

Big Changes in Boston, Worry About Nola & Senga

Duration seconds: 3726
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