Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Baseball Savant has given fans a new toy to play with. Today, DVR and Jed dig into the site's new swing timing and miss distance leaderboards and what they can reveal about hitter performance. Then, they break down the struggles of several young hitters, including Lawrence Butler, Evan Carter, Coby Mayo, Masyn Winn, and Marcelo Mayer. Later, they open the mailbag and tackle one of baseball’s most pressing questions: Is Brandon Marsh good?
Rundown:
0:45 New Toys at Baseball Savant!
12:54 Lawrence Butler: Can He Press Reset in 2026, or Beyond?
23:42 Evan Carter: Homers & Steals, Without a Supporting Slash Line
31:03 Coby Mayo: A Pull-Heavy Approach Gone Too Far?
40:45 Masyn Winn: Will the Bat Catch Up to His Elite Glove?
46:45 Marcelo Mayer: Can He Live Up to His Potential?
50:24 Are PCA’s Adjustments Paying Off?
55:20 Is Brandon Marsh Good?
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Host: Derek VanRiper
With: Jed Lowrie
Editor: Jason Potere
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Is Manny Machado really mad about analytics, or is a tough season at the plate fueling the frustration? Today, Eno, Britt, and DVR unpack Machado’s comments and discuss whether advanced stats can help him break out of his prolonged slump.
Then, they look at three of baseball’s biggest surprises this season: the White Sox, Cardinals, and Nationals. Are these teams legitimate contenders, or should they sell at the deadline?
Later, Eno and DVR are joined by Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss the Cubs’ disappointing season, what’s gone wrong, and whether there’s still a path back into the playoff race.
Rundown:
0:36 Brewers-A’s Goes PCL: Outdoor Baseball in Vegas in June, Yikes!
7:48 Manny Machado’s Frustration: Was Analytics Rant Just Venting?
15:20 It’s About Communication: Always Has Been, Always Will Be
22:10 Longer Road Trips? Would Teams Benefit From Less Back-and-Forth?
26:13 Should They Be Buyers? Watching White Sox, Cards & Nats Closely
41:36 Braden Montgomery Gets the Call
43:58 Patrick Mooney Joins the Show
44:18 An Unusual Start: Making Sense of Cubs’ Streaky Path to 34-22
46:32 Sitting in Discomfort: Believing in the Core to Click Despite Early Struggles
49:25 Trade Deadline Plan: How Much Rides on Path to a Wild-Card Round Bye?
52:15 Pitching Development: Why Are the Cubs Short on Arms?
56:02 A Pleasant Surprise: Ben Brown is Cruising in the Rotation
57:52 PCA Back to MVP Form? What Has Changed in His Approach?
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Britt Ghiroli
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More Josh Naylor theatrics and another step forward for Tarik Skubal. Today, Eno and DVR break down the latest chapter in the Josh Naylor-Detroit Tigers saga after the Mariners first baseman tossed his sliding mitt toward Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler during a play at the plate. They also discuss Skubal’s latest rehab start, the recent dominance of Bryce Miller and Michael Soroka, and wrap up the show with a look at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend.
Rundown:
1:43 Tarik Skubal Fires Five Scoreless Frames
3:24 Josh Naylor vs. Detroit: Another Interesting Chapter
7:50 Bryce Miller Shoves
15:36 League Shamed! Are We Making Our Leagues Too Easy?
21:15 Reid Detmers’ Step Forward: Buying Better Ratios Ahead?
22:05 Bryce Miller Never Underwent Surgery
23:52 Michael Soroka is Dealing Again
30:41 DVR Is Intrigued by Edward Cabrera
33:47 Spencer Strider Still Adjusting to Wider Mix, Lesser Stuff?
38:13 Emmet Sheehan’s Odyssey Continues
42:49 Will Relievers Get Dinged More By Smaller Zone?
49:52 Where the Money Went: Nootbar, The Martian & Cowser Lead the Way
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The NL Cy Young race is absolutely loaded right now. Cristopher Sánchez just rattled off 50 and two-thirds consecutive scoreless innings, Jacob Misiorowski is lighting up radar guns, and Shohei Ohtani has his ERA sitting below 1.00. This week, Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville break down the crowded race for the award and discuss just how impressive Sánchez's scoreless streak was.
Later, Brewers President of Baseball Operations and General Manager Matt Arnold stops by to talk about Milwaukee's surprising run to the top of the standings, Misiorowski's rapid rise, and what it's really like to spend time around manager Pat Murphy.
Plus, the guys close things out with another edition of Strange But True, featuring a magic number of 13.
Rundown:
3:13 NL Cy Young Race Heating Up
11:43 Matt Arnold Visits Starkville
13:33 'Trader Matt'
15:08 Adapting to Change
20:57 Playing for Milwaukee
22:21 ‘The Miz’
27:38 Don't Forget About Kyle Harrison
29:39 Playing in the NL Central
30:53 Being the Brewers President & GM
32:25 Brewers Manager Pat Murphy
37:49 Trade Deadline Plans
39:24 Playing in the Postseason
40:43 Matt Arnold's Journey
44:30 Strange But True: Yankees’ 13-Run Inning
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Matt Arnold
Producer: Jason Potere
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Bad news has arrived in the Bronx. Today, Eno and DVR break down what Aaron Judge’s fractured rib means for the Yankees and how the team will fare while he’s gone. Then, they discuss the return of Corey Seager and react to the shock of hearing Noelvi Marte has a new position. Later, the guys dive into the waiver wire, including the latest options in the ever-changing closer market.
Rundown:
0:42 Aaron Judge Out At Least 4-6 Weeks
10:44 Brayan Bello Optioned to Triple-A
17:59 Corey Seager is Back!
21:43 Noelvi Marte Recalled
24:42 Ezequiel Tovar: DVR Admits 2026 Defeat
31:05 Edwin Arroyo Getting a Look at Second Base
34:00 Royce Lewis is Crushing Triple-A Pitching
37:53 Intriguing Corner Options: Curtis Mead and Spencer Horwitz
42:24 Lars Nootbaar is Back
47:12 Jorge Mateo’s Heater
49:10 Karson Milbrandt: Worth a Stash for the Marlins?
54:15 Closer Corner: Brewers, Royals & A Few of the Usual Suspects
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