Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR discuss an early setback for Pablo López at Twins camp and the return of Christian Scott for the Mets before digging into three team previews -- breaking down their expectations for the D-backs, who re-signed Zac Gallen over the weekend, the Braves, who are in need of starting pitching depth as injuries pile up, and the Royals, who are projected by Baseball Prospectus' PECOTA to win the AL Central.

Check out the current win totals projected by PECOTA here: https://www.baseballprospectus.com/standings/

Rundown
2:06 Pablo López: Headed for MRI on Elbow
7:19 Christian Scott: Back in Live BP Sessions
13:04 Arizona Diamondbacks Team Preview
28:14 Underrated D-backs We’re Interested In
39:00 Atlanta Braves Team Preview
51:42 Underrated Braves We’re Interested In
57:43 Kansas City Royals Team Preview
1:05:05 Underrated Royals We’re Interested In

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Eno and DVR discuss the events that ultimately pushed the Phillies toward their decision to release Nick Castellanos, and how he stacks up to a few recently signed (and one still available) free-agent hitters. Plus, they answer a few mailbag questions: What causes disagreement between Pitching+ and Stuff+, and What's on our FanGraphs dashboards these days?

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Read Matt Gelb's story -- 'How the Phillies’ $100 million marriage with Nick Castellanos ended in divorce' ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6852239

Rundown
0:22 Why the Phillies Decided to Release Nick Castellanos
8:26 Why is Rhys Hoskins Still a Free Agent?
16:42 Other News & Notes: Ronny Mauricio, Agustín Ramírez & Jordan Lawlar
20:40 Fantasy Implications of Hamate Surgery
36:03 When Pitching+ and Stuff+ Disagree
39:59 What’s On Our FanGraphs Dashboards?
49:56 Where are the Tier Break in Eno’s SP Rankings?
55:40 Injury Stash Preference: Gerrit Cole vs. Justin Steele

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Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss another day of spring training news including a potential season-ending injury for Rangers top prospect Sebastian Walcott, Chris Bassitt to the Orioles, and (another) extension for Max Muncy with the Dodgers before discussing new pitches (Garrett Crochet's changeup!) and the challenge of pursuing ideal shapes while maintaining a group of pitches that complement each other to effectively get opposing hitters out.

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Rundown
3:21 Sebastian Walcott Injury, Chris Bassitt to Baltimore
8:26 Max Muncy Adds Another Year with the Dodgers
12:44 MLB Owners Vote to Enforce Box Rules for Base Coaches
17:37 New Pitch Watch: Garrett Crochet’s New Changeup
27:35 Building Pitches That Work, Beyond Chasing Shapes
40:58 Johan Oviedo & Cut-Ride Fastballs
53:28 Who Are You Watching Closely This Spring?

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Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss a trio of hamate injuries impacting Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor, and Jackson Holliday as spring training begins -- plus an update on Spencer Schwellenbach and shoulder surgery for Anthony Santander. They also examine Monday's surprising trade between the Brewers and Red Sox, and discuss manager/coaching changes, and the impact that can have on in-game strategy, including the continued shift toward having first-base coaches control the team's running game.

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Rundown
2:58 Corbin Carroll, Francisco Lindor & Jackson Holliday Hamate Injuries
12:48 Spencer Schwellenback to the 60-day IL (Elbow Inflammation)
15:17 Josh Hader Slowed with Biceps Inflammation
17:05 Anthony Santander Has Surgery to Repair Labrum (Shoulder)
22:01 Examining the Latest Brewers-Red Sox Trade
34:48 New Managers & ‘Getting Buy-In’ From Veterans
48:10 The Impact of Managers & Coaches

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Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series with the fourth installment of their Starting Pitcher preview. This episode focuses on pitchers typically selected after Pick 250 overall of recent NFBC drafts.

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Rundown
4:39 Joey Cantillo, Ryne Nelson, Quinn Priester & Logan Henderson
18:28 Mike Burrows, Noah Cameron, Troy Melton, Casey Mize & Braxton Ashcraft
31:05 Sean Manaea, Gerrit Cole, Bailey Ober & Chad Patrick
38:51 Ryan Weathers, Grayson Rodriguez, Zebby Matthews & Cade Cavalli
47:21 Parker Messick, Brady Singer, Robby Snelling & Ian Seymour
56:34 Kodai Senga, Jonah Tong & Angels Starters

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