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Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

The Athletic
Major League Baseball
Toronto Blue Jays
Fantasy Baseball
World Series
Los Angeles Dodgers
Dodgers
Shohei Ohtani
Baseball
Seattle Mariners
Detroit Tigers
Trade Deadline
Yankees
Philadelphia Phillies
New York Mets
World Baseball Classic
Cleveland Guardians
Blue Jays
George Springer
Houston Astros
Blake Snell

In baseball, numbers are everywhere. But they’re not just numbers. For Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris, they’re the keys to solving the most fun problem in sports.

Every weekday, join DVR and Eno as they unpack baseball in ways you’ve never heard before, endeavoring to figure out all they can about a sport that’s constantly changing. Alongside contributors Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May and Jed Lowrie, t... more

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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 hitt... more

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... more

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 Dingle... more

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... more

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Recent Guests

Patrick Mooney
Senior writer, Cubs coverage
The Athletic
Episode: Surprising Teams & The Cubs’ Unusual Path to the Middle
Matt Arnold
Brewers President of Baseball Operations
Milwaukee Brewers
Episode: Aaron Judge Update & Weekend Waiver Preview
Jason Benetti
Play-by-play announcer; NBC/Sunday Night Baseball, NBC & Peacock
NBC
Episode: Starkville | Inside the Chaos of Broadcasting MLB games w/ Jason Benetti
Joey Votto
Former MLB player, featured guest on Starkville
Starkville interview segment
Episode: Which Hitters Have Seen and Hit the Best Pitching?
Al Leiter
Former MLB pitcher, contributor in Strange But True segment
Broadcaster
Episode: Starkville | The Life, Times, and Ejections of Bobby Cox
Mark DeRosa
MLB Network analyst and former player; featured Starkville interview guest
MLB Network / Starkville
Episode: Starting Pitcher Rankings: Misiorowski & Schlittler to the Moon!
Terry Francona
Former Major League manager, known as Tito
Cincinnati Reds (manager during episode era)
Episode: Starkville | Baseball’s Most Unhittable Pitcher & Terry Francona
Matt Gelb
Phillies beat writer for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Can the Tigers Survive the Absence of Tarik Skubal?
Ron Darling
One of our very favorite baseball analysts, Mets and SNY, TV/MLB Network personality
Mets, SNY, ESPN/MLB Network
Episode: Starkville | Is It Ever Too Early to Fire a Manager?

Hosts

Derek VanRiper
Host of Rates & Barrels/Rates & Barrels-analytic segments
Eno Sarris
Co-host/analyst of Rates & Barrels

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 1.9k ratings
  • Tech issues

    Content is great but podcast will not play properly, randomly restarts, won’t skip ahead and other weird stuff. Seems kind of crazy at this point, never come across another podcast that just won’t play.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    come on 555667938383
    United Statesa month ago
  • A bad show about a bad sport

    Of all of the sports you could follow, BASEBALL is what you’ve chosen?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Please I’m Begging You
    United Statesa month ago
  • Video ruined a good thing

    Podcast now will not play at full speed, does not work when being streamed without downloading it. Video also causes it to download slow. I listened to this podcast everyday for a few years. Unless they remove the video I will not be listening again. Thanks for ruining a good thing

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Drewbacca88
    United Statesa month ago
  • Looove the show

    No more Starkville in the R&B feed please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    UnhappyMarinersFan
    United Statesa month ago
  • jed sucks

    i don’t think jed brings anything to the table sorry

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    P_000
    United States2 months ago

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Listeners praise depth of analysis and practical fantasy guidance.
Some reviews note political discussions or political framing can be off-putting for purely baseball-focused listeners.
A number of listeners report issues with playback quality or format changes affecting their experience.

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#184
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Surprising Teams & The Cubs’ Unusual Path to the Middle
Q: Patrick, what do you make of the Cubs' path this season given their injuries and turnover?
Mooney emphasizes that the Cubs have navigated a difficult injury year with a mix of veteran leadership and developing players, resulting in a surprising 34-32 record; their approach combines patience with rational, projection-based planning rather than all-out, short-term rushes.
Starkville | Brewing Up Something Special with GM Matt Arnold
Q: So, is it possible to say that Misiorowski might be the most unhittable fastball at least by a starting pitcher in baseball history, given the velocity and movement you're seeing?
Arnold emphasizes that while Misiorowski is extraordinary, his value comes from a combination of elite stuff, command, and the ability to attack hitters with multiple pitches, not just raw velocity; the discussion frames him as a historic talent rather than declaring him definitively the most unhittable.
Weekend Waiver Preview: Robby Snelling Gets the Call!
Q: Where does Robby Snelling fit in this week's bid lists given his debut coming against the Nationals?
Snelling likely lands in the low-to-mid 60s in rankings with a strong fastball, but expectations should be tempered by command and minor-league variability; he's a hold/spot-start target in prepared leagues.
Starkville | Walt Weiss On The Tackle Heard ‘Round The World
Q: How much impact can a new manager make on a team and why?
Weiss explains that while the manager's bullpen moves are often scrutinized, true impact comes from culture, leadership, and communicating with players to set the right expectations and keep the team focused through adversity.
Is It Too Early to Worry About Underperforming Aces?
Q: What's the read on Garrett Crochet's velocity and how worried should we be right now?
They acknowledge early velocity drops can happen, but point to signs of stabilization, improved velocity, and adjusted usage as reasons for cautious optimism rather than panic.

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The show leans into data-driven baseball analysis, blending deep statistical breakdowns with practical fantasy and roster strategy. Episodes pivot between in-depth breakdowns of players, pitching, and mechanics, and broader conversations about managerial decisions, game rules, and evolving strategies. A standout throughline is the use of advanced metrics to inform fantasy GM decisions, while occasional guest spots from veteran players, coaches, and reporters add context and storytelling. A recurring feature is Starkville, a bridge segment that brings in high-profile voices from across the baseball world for broader perspectives. This mix—rigorous analytics, industry insider insight, and practical takeaways for fantasy players and real teams... more

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