# Pitchers Are Adjusting Faster Than Ever!

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-07-23T19:40:40+00:00
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## Resource

Pitchers have to evolve fast to stay ahead, and this season has been no exception. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR break down the traits today's game values most and the adjustments a handful of starters are making—with varying degrees of success. Plus, the guys take a closer look at Eury Pérez's growth and the strides he's made in his third major league season. Rundown: 2:17 The Speed of Adjustments 7:25 Faster Solutions: Who Actually Finds and Implements Them? 12:12 Pitcher Traits: What Are You Valuing More Today? 19:35 Kumar Rocker is Changing 26:57 Tanner Bibee: Pitching Deep Into Starts, Not Missing Bats 32:37 Brandon Sproat: Good Stuff, Inconsistent Results 40:23 Janson Junk: The Intrigue Continues 44:50 Eury Pérez: Has Increased Two-Seamer Usage Unlocked Ace Ceiling? 48:09 Logan Gilbert: More Adjustments? Link to the Big Board: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7448958/ Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.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: Trevor May Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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