# Is Chasing Perfection a Fool’s Errand?

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-07-06T20:30:17+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball/episodes/is-chasing-perfection-is-a-fools-errand
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From a bullpen call that sparked chants of "Shame!" to the never-ending pile of streaming apps and another Tommy John surgery for Cole Ragans, the boys have plenty to get off their chests. This week, Eno and DVR discuss Eury Pérez’s bid for perfection and why Marlins manager Clayton McCullough may have made the right call by pulling the young right-hander. Then, they dig into why it's often tougher than fans realize for pitchers like Ragans to regain their previous form after undergoing UCL reconstruction. Later, they welcome back Hunter Greene and break down where the money went over the weekend. Rundown: 0:56 Is Eno Mad About Baseball? 4:44 Eury Pérez’s Bid for Perfection 9:54 DVR Is Mad About App Mania to Watch Baseball Continues 11:54 Junior Caminero’s Streak Ends with 11 HR in 11 Days 16:42 Tommy John Recovery 24:37 In-Season Usage Also a Challenge Post TJ Surgery 29:10 Can Gerrit Cole Recover to 2023 Skills Levels? 32:33 Batting Average Blues: When Should You Punt the Category? 40:47 Jordan Walker’s June 45:51 Looking for Intriguing Players ~1,000 Career PA 51:03 Hunter Greene Returns! 56:21 Where the Money Went Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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 Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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