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Rates & Barrels: A show about baseballinactive

Publisher |: The Athletic

Media Type |: audio

Podknife tags |: Fantasy Sports,; MLB,; Professional Sports,; Sports & Recreation

Categories Via RSS |: Baseball,; Fantasy Sports,; Sports

Eno Sarris, Derek VanRiper, Chris Welsh & Al Melchior discuss advanced stats and fantasy baseball strategy, prospects, and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk.

People |: Eno Sarris (@enosarris),; Derek VanRiper (@derekvanriper)
Country Of Origin |: USA
Produced In |: CA
Premiere Date |: 0011-06-19
Frequency |: Weekly
Explicit |: No

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500 Available Episodes (500 Total) / Average duration: 01:04:46

Date Duration Most Reviewed Highest Rated

500 Available Episodes (500 Total)Average duration: 01:04:46

Sep 29, 2023

00:57:28

Eno and Al wrap up the Friday edition of the show for 2023 by recommending a handful of streamers for the final weekend and reviewing the trends that made this season an interesting one from a fantasy perspective. Specifically, they look at how the regulation of shifts and increase in stolen bases affected the fantasy landscape, and they looked back on a busy season for prospect debuts.

Rundown

1:06 The latest news

6:26 Streamers for the final weekend

11:04 The latest news, continued

20:06 Looking back at 2023: The rule changes

33:21 Looking back at 2023: The never-ending Prospect-Palooza

45:44 Some ERA risers and fallers

48:33 Final thoughts

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

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Sep 25, 2023

01:09:41

Eno and Welsh talk final week hitters and pitchers to stream and the release of the Arizona Fall League rosters.

Rundown

Zac Gallen vs Blake Snell 2024 - 6:33

Blake Snell stuff - 8:11

Felix interviews Snell - 14:35

Pitchers for Tue-Thur - 19:09

Hitters to pick-up - 30:47

AFL Roster release - 35:04

Top AFL hitting prospects - 38:48

Colson Montgomery - 48:05

Top AFL pitching prospects - 52:21

Deeper AFL prospects to watch - 57:08

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh

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Sep 22, 2023

00:52:43

Eno and Al take their final look at weekly FAB, identifying players to target to help out in the season’s concluding week. They also discuss Max Fried’s move to the IL as well as Shane Bieber’s return and Sandy Alcantara’s timetable, and they talk about their expectations for Rays prospect Junior Caminero, who is set to make his major league debut.

Rundown

1:24 IL comings and goings: Max Fried, Sandy Alcantara, Shane Bieber

12:42 The rest of the big news

20:47 How to approach the final FAB

24:14 Hitters to consider

37:41 Starters to target

45:03 Closer Corner

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels

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Sep 21, 2023

01:08:14

Eno and Welsh are talking Ohtani's injury, Snell's CY Young bid, streaming options Thur/Fri, prospects and more

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh

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Sep 15, 2023

00:58:54

Eno and Al look into the fantasy viability of recent callups Heston Kjerstad and Pete Crow-Armstrong, and they identify several hitters who could and should still be added in 10- and 12-team leagues. They also prioritize which starting pitchers are worth adding for the stretch run and discuss the Cubs’, Rays’ and Cardinals’ bullpen situations.

Rundown

1:00 Heston Kjerstad is the latest top prospect to debut

9:58 Pete Crow-Armstrong’s debut and other big news items

27:37 Other hitters to consider

36:42 Two-start pitchers and streamers

50:53 Closer corner

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

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Sep 11, 2023

01:05:21

Eno and Welsh discuss the injury to Jasson Dominguez, Pete Crow-Armstrong's call to the majors, the Brewers almost 11-inning no-hitter, pitchers for the week and more.

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh

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Sep 08, 2023

00:58:29

Eno and Al talk about what to expect from the latest prospect callups, Jordan Lawlar and Evan Carter, and consider the fallout from injuries to Sandy Alcantara and Jorge Soler. They also sort through a lengthy list of projected two-start pitchers and discuss some recent bullpen changes for the Marlins, Rays and Rockies.

Rundown

1:17 Prospect-palooza continues with Jordan Lawlar, Evan Carter and Davis Daniel

10:54 The rest of the big news items

25:12 A few more hitters to consider

34:31 Two-start pitchers and streamers

49:26 Closer corner

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

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Sep 06, 2023

01:09:35

Eno and Welsh discuss the posting of Shōta Imanaga, Clayton Kershaw worries, Altuve vs Jazz in 2024, a prospect to get now and more.

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh

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Sep 05, 2023

01:07:22

Eno and Welsh talk about what made this new Cole Ragans, who's next, Jasson Dominguez, Mason Miller and more on the season finale of Project Prospect.

Rundown

Success of under 6-foot pitchers - 4:42

Ohtani to hit and pitch in the future - 10:52

Julio Urias suspension - 17:30

How "THIS" Cole Ragans came to be - 22:16

Minor League development lacking - 29:08

Who is the next Cole Ragans? - 39:07

Mason Miller - 47:04

Dynasty: Ragans or M. Miller - 49:37

Royce Lewis and Jordan Walker - 51:05

Jasson Domginez - 54:08

Top Prospect Update - 58:10

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper

Follow Eno on Twitter: @enosarris

Follow Welsh on Twitter: @isitthewelsh

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Sep 01, 2023

00:56:42

DVR and Al discuss where they are looking to add several prospects who have made or are about to make their major league debuts, including Jasson Dominguez, Austin Wells, Ceddanne Rafaela and Ronny Mauricio. They also look at how Lucas Giolito, Hunter Renfroe and Harrison Bader might fare with their new teams and sort out a thin week for pitching on the waiver wire.

Rundown

1:22 Jasson Dominguez and a bevy of prospect debuts

18:02 The other news, including players waived by the Angels

27:21 Other hitters to consider

31:38 Pitching developments

39:43 Streamers and two start-pitchers

49:14 Closer corner

Follow DVR on Twitter: @DerekVanRiper

Follow Al on Twitter: @almelchiorBB

e-mail: ratesandbarrels@theathletic.com

Subscribe to The Athletic at $1/month for the first year: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels

Subscribe to the Rates & Barrels YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

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Sep 29 | 00:57:28

Final Streamers and Looking Back at 2023

Sep 25 | 01:09:41

The Last Week Before Fall League

Sep 22 | 00:52:43

The Final FAB and Sandy Alcantara’s Possible Return

Sep 21 | 01:08:14

Injuries, Awards and Prospects

Sep 15 | 00:58:54

Heston Kjerstad’s Debut and Tommy Pham’s Late-Season Surge

Sep 11 | 01:05:21

Bring up the Kids

Sep 08 | 00:58:29

The Prospect Parade Continues with Jordan Lawlar

Sep 06 | 01:09:35

Hot Finishes, Early Starts

Sep 05 | 01:07:22

Project Prospect Season Finale

Sep 01 | 00:56:42

Jasson Dominguez’s Arrival and Reds’ Waiver Pickups

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