Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

There’s one thing sports fans can all agree on: Phillies fans love to boo. This week, Jayson and Doug look back at All-Star Week, share stories from the wrong side of a hostile Philly crowd, and discuss why the city’s fans have earned their reputation. Then, legendary broadcaster Joe Buck joins the show to talk about being honored at the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, along with a few behind-the-scenes details from Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding. To close things out, Jayson and Doug dive into another edition of Strange But True in Sacramento.
Rundown:
1:34 All-Star Game in Philadelphia
3:00 Phillies Fans LOVE to Boo
9:22 Joe Buck Visits Starkville
10:38 Hall of Fame Weekend
14:04 Baseball’s Impact
19:19 Calling Baseball Games
28:50 Entering the Hall of Fame
30:36 Announcing Baseball vs. Football
33:29 Broadcasting Baseball
36:25 Joe’s Cooperstown Speech
46:07 Observations on Today’s Game
48:12 Swift-Kelce Wedding
54:25 Strange But True
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Hosts: Jayson Stark & Doug Glanville
With: Joe Buck
Producer: Jason Potere
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A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings is here, and Eno already has a few regrets. On this week's Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR break down the latest rankings, discussing the biggest risers, fallers, and surprises. Then, they hit the waiver wire to highlight hitters and pitchers worth adding before wrapping up with a look at Clay Holmes' impending return.
Rundown:
0:32 Updated SP Rankings!
5:22 The Summer of Justin Wrobleski
11:15 Logan Webb’s Fall
14:53 Sean Burke is a Tough Rank!
20:41 Hunter Brown’s Woes
27:20 Keider Montero’s Surge
32:01 Is Ethan Pecko a Deep Sleeper in Houston?
33:30 Sonny Gray’s Changes
40:48 Injuries of Note
41:54 Hitters of Interest: Ty France, Victor Mesa Jr. & Joey Ortiz
53:45 Pitchers of Interest: Zac Thornton, Brandon Pfaadt & Keider Montero
57:02 Clay Holmes Nears Return
First Pitch Arizona: https://www.baseballhq.com/pricing/first-pitch-arizona-2026
Eno's Updated SP Rankings ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7461994
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
Editor: Jason Potere
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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/
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Trevor May
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It’s time to fire up the Trade Master 3000! Today, Eno, Jed, and DVR unveil their boldest trade proposals ahead of the MLB trade deadline, including one that sends a former batting champ east and another that ships a former first-round pick south. Then, it’s another round of Name! That! Dude!, as the guys put their baseball knowledge to the test. To wrap things up, Jed recaps his trip to Fanatics Fest and shares some of his favorite moments.
Rundown:
0:48 A Win for Eno!: Four Free Fish & Chips?!
6:19 Position Player Fits
11:12 Middle-Infield Communication is Key
16:50 Trade Proposal: Luis Arraez to Tampa Bay
21:03 Trade Proposal: CJ Abrams to the Red Sox
26:42 Trade Proposal: Luis Robert Jr. to Cleveland
36:07 Trade Proposal: Jorge Soler to the Brewers
42:18 The League’s Struggles vs. LHP
44:15 Trade Proposal: Anthony Volpe to Atlanta
52:25 Name! That! Dude!
56:00 Jed Gets Behind the Plate at Fanatics Fest
Link to the Big Board: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7448958/
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Jed Lowrie
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The MLB Trade Deadline is almost here, and the Big Board is out! Eno, Britt, and DVR break down the players they think will be on the move before August 3 and discuss where they could land. Then, they recap a few key games with playoff implications from last night before diving into Britt's latest story on a bizarre alleged spying scandal involving the Angels and Rockies.
Rundown:
1:36 Building the Big Board:
5:01 Non-Stars Move the Needle
12:55 Contenders Trading From Their MLB Rosters?
15:10 Will Angels Approach Deadline Differently with John Mozeliak?
23:03 Joe Ryan Gives Up Six Homers in Loss Monday
28:22 Yankees-Pirates
31:18 Mookie Betts vs. Xander Bogaerts
34:18 Tigers-Cubs
36:35 White Sox-Rangers
39:01 Marlins-Astros
42:19 Angels Fired Member of Scouting Staff for Filming Rockies Coaches
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Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris
With: Britt Ghiroli
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