# Starting Pitcher Rankings: Tough Calls in June

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Podcast: [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rates-barrels-a-show-about-baseball-692652)
Published: 2026-06-16T20:26:37+00:00
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## Resource

Who are the toughest starting pitchers to rank right now? Eno and DVR dig into a group of arms that defy easy placement, including Jared Jones, Chase Burns, JT Ginn, Trey Yesavage, and more, breaking down the factors that make each of them such difficult evaluations. Then, they're joined by Chris Gill of MLB The Show to discuss how the iconic franchise has evolved over the past two decades and the challenge of creating a baseball game that mirrors the real thing. Rundown: 1:04 Jared Jones’ Slow Start 7:14 Chase Burns’ Dominance 17:34 Logan Gilbert’s Slider & Splitter Blurring Together 19:25 Dustin May’s ROS Outlook 26:01 Is the Phillies’ Lineup Still ‘Good’? 30:22 Walbert Ureña Quietly Pitching Well in Anaheim 34:00 JT Ginn Deals Again 38:28 Trey Yesavage’s Lack of Command 42:00 20 Years of MLB The Show 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 Host: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Editor: Jason Potere With: Chris Gill Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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