# Four Teams We Haven't Discussed Enough

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-05-12T20:35:43+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball/episodes/four-teams-we-havent-discussed-enough
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Duration seconds: 3922

## Resource

Eno, Britt, and DVR hit the quarter mark of the season with a look at the Blue Jays’ lack of power and speed, questions surrounding the rotation, and concerns about Louis Varland’s heavy workload in the closer role. Later, DVR puts Eno and Britt to the test with his latest trivia challenge before the crew dives into the Pirates, Cardinals, and White Sox. Rundown: 2:00 DVR's Tattoo Promise 2:50 The Jays' Struggling Offense 10:48 Jays Continue to Steal Few Bases 16:08 Trivia Time! 18:30 Pitching in Toronto 23:02 Heavy Workload for Louis Varland 26:39 The Pirates Are on Course 32:32 Likely Mid-Summer Additions in Pittsburgh 37:35 Checking In on the Cards 43:02 How Far Away Are the Cards’ Impact Arms? 50:06 What Happened to Matt Svanson? 51:38 The White Sox's Rebuild Looks OK! 59:45 Davis Martin is Rolling Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Britt Ghiroli Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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