Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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
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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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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
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Commissioner Rob Manfred says MLB's luxury tax is a failure, Aaron Judge's injury situation is getting more serious, and George Kirby's strikeouts are missing. Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss those topics, and dig into a few risers and fallers in K-BB% between March/April and May, before taking a look at a surprising surge in homers and runs across all minor-league levels below Triple-A.
Rundown:
0:38 Commissioner Manfred Calls Luxury-Tax System a Failure
3:42 A Shocker: Franchise Valuations Are Key for Owners
10:29 ‘Fairness’ Is the Message: Is That *Really* The Goal?
12:36 Aaron Judge’s Rib Injury
18:31 George Kirby’s K’s: Where Did They Go, Can We Find Them?
31:19 K-BB% Risers & Fallers: Biggest Movers Between April and May
52:15 The Ball Beat: How Do Teams Model Differences?
1:00:33 Offense Up in Minor Leagues
Evan Drellich: 'Commissioner Rob Manfred, who once touted MLB’s parity, says luxury-tax system has failed'
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7331800
Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli: 'Some MLB organizations are more injury-prone than others. Is that bad luck or a system issue?'
https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7330754
J.J. Cooper: 'Home Runs Are Exploding Across The Minor Leagues—And No One Knows Why'
https://www.baseballamerica.com/stories/home-runs-are-exploding-across-the-minor-leagues-and-no-one-knows-why/
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Trevor May
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It’s June 3, which means it’s time for everyone’s favorite game: Four vs. The Field! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR debate whether the combination of baseball’s four World Series favorites will ultimately take home the trophy, or if the rest of the league is the smarter bet. Then, they discuss whether the Tigers can get revenge for last year’s late-season swoon by tracking down the Guardians in the AL Central. Later, the guys examine the best and worst users of ABS and discuss how teams are adapting to baseball’s challenge system.
Rundown:
0:36 Four vs. The Field: Can You Pick the World Series Winner with Four Teams?
10:25 Banking on Buyers: Trade Deadline Opportunities to Make Strides
14:59 Projected fWAR: A Better Option Than Choosing World Series Probables?
19:04 Chasing Cleveland: Will the Tigers Turn the Tables on the Guardians?
25:38 What’s the Number? Playoff Odds Necessary for Tigers to Buy at Deadline
34:08 ABS Challenges: Who Is Doing Well, Who Is Struggling So Far?
44:42 Strategic Approaches: Is Marlins’ Catcher-Led Volume Approach Ideal?
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Jed Lowrie
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It’s time to talk prospects, as some of baseball’s brightest young stars inch closer to the big leagues while others gear up for a run to the College World Series. Today, Eno and DVR are joined by The Athletic Senior Baseball Writer Keith Law to break down his latest prospect rankings, discuss the pitching development trends shaping organizations across MLB, and look ahead to the player who could top his prospect list in 2027.
Rundown:
1:13 Franklin Arias: Getting To Power Regularly at Double-A
5:18 Projecting Future Power: What Does Keith Look For?
8:51 Ethan Salas: Back on Track in the Padres’ System
10:48 Felnin Celesten: Another Physical Projection Question
15:45 A Future No. 1? Josuar Gonzalez Dominating ACL
19:25 Shorter Outings in Pitching Development
22:43 Concerns About Limitations in Spinning the Ball?
24:48 Seattle Boasts Keith’s Top Two Pitching Prospects
30:17 Do Current Struggles Impact Future Assessments?
38:44 Edwin Arroyo Gets the Call
40:45 Ralphy Velazquez: Real Power Coming Through Cleveland System
46:09 Which Teams Skew Heavily Toward Hitters or Pitchers?
50:18 Players & Teams to Watch: It’s Super Regional Time in CWS
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