# May Risers & Fallers

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-06-01T20:04:13+00:00
Episode link: https://shows.acast.com/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball/episodes/may-risers-fallers
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Duration seconds: 3909

## Resource

Things are looking up for two aces: Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. After dominant performances throughout May, both have emerged as early frontrunners in the NL Cy Young race. Today, Eno and DVR break down what's fueling their success, while also examining which hitters made the biggest leaps at the plate from April to May. Later, the guys dig into the disappointing seasons of Bo Bichette and Austin Riley, and examine whether either star can turn things around before the year is over. Rundown: 0:40 Eno’s Trip to Firestone Walker Invitational 4:31 The Miz & Cristopher Sánchez Go Off in May 6:37 Jake Bauers’ Approach Against Imai’s Slider 11:00 Imai Pitched Well Again 12:30 Yankees Send 18 to Plate During 13-Run Third Inning 18:21 Elly De La Cruz to the IL 20:11 Garrett Crochet Setback 27:00 Rafael Devers Turns It Around in May 32:25 Carson Benge is Clicking 37:02 Context is Key: Down Months Are Normal 40:30 The Long Game: Does Combo Bad Finish, Slow Start Worry Us? 46:29 Ildemaro Vargas, Jose Fernandez & Liam Hicks Cool Off 49:30 Bo Bichette’s Struggles 53:08 Austin Riley’s Quiet Start 57:38 One-Year wRC+ Leaderboard: The Most Surprising Bat in the Top-Five? 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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