Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at catcher -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season -- and wonder what comes next for Cal Raleigh following one of the best yearly performances in baseball history. We want to hear from you about your podcast listening habits. Answer this quick survey and three lucky entries will win $/£100 worth of Amazon vouchers. Thank You! (http://theathletic.com/survey26) Rundown 1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Cal Raleigh 10:04 ADP Tier 2a -- Ben Rice, William Contreras, Shea Langeliers & Hunter Goodman 27:47 ADP Tier 2b -- Agustin Ramírez, Drake Baldwin, Salvador Perez, Will Smith & Yainer Diaz 44:27 ADP Tier 3 -- Adley Rutschman, Alejandro Kirk, Gabriel Moreno, Francisco Alvarez, Samuel Basallo, Kyle Teel & Carter Jensen 58:37 ADP Tier 4 -- J.T. Realmuto, Dillon Dingler, Austin Wells, Tyler Stephenson & Logan O'Hoppe 1:11:34 ADP Tier 5 -- Ryan Jeffers, Carlos Narváez, Bo Naylor & Carson Kelly 1:15:44 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Edgar Quero, Keibert Ruiz, Harry Ford, Patrick Bailey, Freddy Fermin, Danny Jansen). Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Cal Raleigh Thumbnail Photo: Steph Chambers/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at second base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 1:00 ADP Tier 1 -- Jazz Chisholm Jr. & Ketel Marte 10:40 ADP Tier 2 -- Brice Turang 16:56 ADP Tier 3 -- Nico Hoerner, Jose Altuve, Jackson Holliday & Luke Keaschall 33:15 ADP Tier 4 -- Ozzie Albies, Brandon Lowe, Xavier Edwards & Bryson Stott 47:20 ADP Tier 5 -- Matt McLain, Luis García Jr., Jorge Polanco, Gleyber Torres, Marcus Semien & Lenyn Sosa 1:00:37 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Deeper League Options, Prospects & Sleepers (Tommy Edman, Chase Meidroth, Colt Keith, Brendan Donovan, Andrés Giménez, Jeff McNeil, Jake Cronenworth, Kristian Campbell & Cole Young). Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In an emergency bonus pod, Eno and DVR discuss Kyle Tucker's move to the Dodgers on a four-year, $240M deal. While the deal breaks the previous record for Average Annual Value, it also affords Tucker the opportunity to return to free agency with opt-outs after Years 2 and 3. They also discuss the potential risk of building an older, star-filled roster. Plus, they Angels, Rays and Reds make a three-team trade giving Gavin Lux a fresh start in Tampa Bay, and the Rockies add Willi Castro to the mix. Rundown 0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers 6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-28 15:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October 19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels 28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention 34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal) Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Trevor May is back with Eno and DVR to discuss Ranger Suárez's move to Boston and the Red Sox's ascent to the top of the 'Rotation WAR Leaderboard', trades that sent Ryan Weathers to the Yankees and Nolan Arenado to the Diamondbacks, and expected impact of big adjustments to the outfield walls at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City. Plus, they discuss how they utilize pitch run values, and play the first installment of 'Name! That! Dude!' of 2026. Rundown 1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox 7:31 Do the Red Sox Have to Make Another Move for Infield Help? 15:45 Ryan Weathers: Traded to the Yankees in Five-Player Swap 26:06 Nolan Arenado: Traded to the Diamondbacks 34:48 The Royals' Plan to Adjust Outfield Walls in 2026 52:51 Trevor Rogers & Fastball Run Value 1:01:12 Name! That! Dude! 1:07:51 What Is Your Favorite Hat in Current Rotation? Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR continue their 2026 position preview series at third base -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 3:39 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Junior Caminero & Manny Machado 15:58 ADP Tier 2 -- Austin Riley & Maikel Garcia 22:31 ADP Tier 3 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman, Jordan Westburg & Noelvi Marte 36:54 ADP Tier 4 -- Matt Chapman, Addison Barger, Royce Lewis, Isaac Paredes & Matt Shaw 55:50 ADP Tier 5 -- Munetaka Murakami, Max Muncy, Brett Baty, Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kazuma Okamoto & Mark Vientos 1:18:38 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Jordan Lawlar, Connor Norby, Marcelo Mayer, Ryan McMahon & Nolan Arenado Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR begin their 2026 position preview series at shortstop -- digging into early average draft position (ADP) to look for potentially overvalued and undervalued players at the position for the upcoming season. Rundown 1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, Trea Turner & Zach Neto 18:26 ADP Tier 2 -- CJ Abrams, Mookie Betts, Geraldo Perdomo & Jeremy Peña 36:57 ADP Tier 3 -- Trevor Story, Bo Bichette, Corey Seager, Willy Adames & Dansby Swanson 49:53 ADP Tier 4 -- Jacob Wilson, Ezequiel Tovar, Konnor Griffin & Otto Lopez 1:02:35 ADP Tier 5 -- José Caballero, Xander Bogaerts, Colson Montgomery, Ha-Seong Kim, Carlos Correa & Masyn Winn 1:12:56 (Beyond Pick 300) -- JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, Josh Smith, Brooks Lee, Anthony Volpe, Carson Williams & Other Deep League Considerations Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss Alex Bregman's new five-year, $175 million deal with the Cubs and the push being made with the team's current core as a few key players approach free agency at season's end. Plus, they consider how Bregman's bat may age over the next half-decade, and the short-term impact on Matt Shaw, who appears headed for a super utility role in 2026. They also discuss a previously unreported shoulder injury that slowed Gunnar Henderson's production in 2025 differences between projections systems, and a few other news and notes around the league including a trade that might pave the way for an outfield prospect to break through sooner than expected in Arizona. Rundown 3:01 Alex Bregman: Signs Five-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs 9:50 Moving Further Into Modern Contract Analysis 13:54 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approach with Roster Decisions 18:10 Matt Shaw's Year 2 Outlook 27:52 Gunnar Henderson Reveals Shoulder Injury From 2025 34:49 What Are the Differences Between Projections Systems? 46:03 Other News & Notes: Kepler Suspension, Rockies-D-backs Trade, Smaller Signings Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss ongoing RSN trouble the likely impact on several teams this winter before looking at a few things that the stats we love might be missing. They also discuss a report from Patrick Mooney that the Cubs are nearing a deal for Edward Cabrera. Plus, they examine a few mailbag questions including the difficulty of maintaining a change in swing tilt, and what hitters with high in-zone contact rates and low outside-the-zone contact rates, inspired by the small-sample results from Red Sox infielder Marcelo Mayer in his big-league debut. Finally, they share a few of their favorite bobbleheads in honor of 'National Bobblehead Day'. Rundown 1:42 More RSN Troubles For Nine Teams 13:34 What Are the Numbers Missing? 20:58 Yet Again, the Wind is More Important That We Thought? 25:45 Matchup Difficulty Relative to Team Quality (Do Bad Teams Face Tougher Pitching?) 43:05 Edward Cabrera: Nearing a Trade to Cubs 48:27 How Easy/Difficult Is It to Maintain Swing Tilt Changes? 54:31 Good Zone Contact%, Terrible Chase Contact% Players Related Stories 'Nine MLB teams’ TV money in jeopardy as FanDuel networks continue to struggle' Evan Drellich & Katie Woo from The Athletic ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6948445 'Tommy Pham makes his case for MLB’s next big metric: He calls it PhamGraphs' Eno & Will Sammon from The Athletic ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6940461 'Cubs set to acquire Edward Cabrera from Marlins in trade: Source' Patrick Mooney ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6950352 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Jed on Instagram: @jed.lowrie e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR return for their first show of 2026 to discuss Tatsuya Imai's fit in Houston, Kazuma Okamoto's move to the Blue Jays, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, late-inning options for the Angels, and a few resolutions for the year ahead. Rundown 2:39 Tatsuya Imai: Signs with Astros (Three-Year Deal, Two Opt-Outs) 10:24 A Light Group of Starting Pitchers in Pick 200-300 Range 18:39 Kazuma Okamoto: Lands in Toronto 26:33 Tyler Mahle: Inks One-Year Deal with Giants 34:13 Kirby Yates Joins the Halos' Bullpen; Who Closes in Anaheim? 44:14 Nick Kurtz's Role in the A's Core 50:31 Rumors & Resolutions: Freddy Peralta, Edward Cabrera & Eno is Ferris Bueller Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR and Britt discuss a few late December moves including another extension for an A's position player with Tyler Soderstrom agreeing to a long-term deal, Ryan O'Hearn's new pact with the Pirates, Pete Fairbanks' move to Miami, and a few of their (and your) favorite moments and stories from the 2025 season. Rundown 2:55 Tyler Soderstrom Signs Seven-Year, $86M Extension with A's 6:57 How Good is the A's Position Player Core? 17:40 Ryan O’Hearn to the Pirates 23:32 Has Pittsburgh Done Enough to Enter Wild Card Picture? 29:24 Pete Fairbanks Joins the Marlins 34:58 Is a Busy January on Tap for the Marlins' Front Office? 42:47 A Few Highlights From 2025 56:04 Zach Eflin, Hunter Harvey, Reds Outfield Additions, Sean Newcomb & Ricky Tiedemann Health Update Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Britt on Bluesky: @brittghiroli.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Britt Ghiroli Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Tyler Soderstrom Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR catch up on a busy half-week of moves including Michael King's return to the Padres, a trade that sent Willson Contreras to the Red Sox, a three-team swap involving the Pirates, Rays, and Astros, Shane Baz to the O's in a five-player trade, and Munetaka Murakami's somewhat surprising two-year deal with the White Sox. Rundown 3:48 Michael King: Re-Ups With Padres; Complicated Deal w/Two Opt-Outs 6:55 Sung-mun Song: Gets Three-Year Deal with Padres 13:14 Fantasy Implications of Song's Arrival in San Diego and King's Return 16:22 Willson Contreras to the Red Sox 27:31 Increasing Clarity in Cards' Position Player Group? 32:09 A Pirates-Astros-Rays Three-Team Deal 52:15 Shane Baz to the Orioles 1:02:45 Munetaka Murakami: Heads to the White Sox (Two-Year, $34M) Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR discuss the possible fit of Alex Bregman with the D-backs as the Ketel Marte trade rumors continue to swirl. Plus, Ha-seong Kim takes a one-year deal to return to Atlanta, Luke Weaver is likely headed to the Mets, Maikel Garcia gets an extension with the Royals, and school is back in session for draft season December draft-and-hold Rundown 1:01 Buying the D-backs' Interest in Alex Bregman Amidst Ketel Marte Trade Rumors 11:04 Luke Weaver Nearing Two-Year Deal w/Mets 13:19 Ha-Seong Kim: Reunites with Braves on One-Year Deal 26:05 Adrian Houser to the Giants 31:50 Maikel Garcia's Five-Year Extension with the Royals 38:45 Foster Griffin to the Nats; Interesting Swap w/Red Sox 46:15 First 2026 Draft & Hold League Takeaways Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Robert Suarez's move to Atlanta as the Braves rebuild their bullpen, Kenley Jansen's pursuit of 500 saves following a one-year deal with Detroit, the Royals' attempt to fix their outfield and reported interest in Jarren Duran, Jorge Polanco goes to the Mets, who might line up very well as a blockbuster partner for the Padres, Merrill Kelly stays put, and the Cardinals ink Dustin May to a one-year deal. Plus, Eno discusses his story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues. Rundown 4:41 Robert Suarez Gets a Three-Year Deal with Atlanta (and Mike Yastrazemski Gets Two) 12:05 How Healthy Is the Braves' Organization? 16:00 Kenley Jansen Lands with the Tigers 20:53 The Royals Get Busy: Sign Lane Thomas, Trade for Isaac Collins and Nick Mears 27:43 Interest in Jarren Duran, Can He Return to 2024 Level? 37:57 Jorge Polanco Gets a Two-Year Deal with the Mets 44:46 The Mets Line Up Very Well with the Padres 49:01 Merrill Kelly Gets Two-Year Deal with D-backs 53:13 Eno's Story About MLB Regulating Data & Tech in Minor Leagues Link ($): https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6879487 1:04:48 Adolis Garcia Heads to Philly 1:07:00 Dustin May to the Cardinals Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are back for their final day at the Winter Meetings in Orlando where Pete Alonso has landed a new five-year, $150M deal with the Orioles. Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly and Carson Cistulli join the show. Rundown 1:05 Ken Rosenthal Joins the Show 15:15 Dennis Lin Joins Us to Sort Out the Padres' "Big Splash" Options 23:48 Andrew Baggarly Joins the Show to Discuss Tony Vitello and Other Offseason News for the Giants 38:58- Carson Cistulli Joins the Show 57:57 Other Moves, Rumors & Reports Show Survey: theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 -- Thank You for your feedback! Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Ken Rosenthal, Dennis Lin, Andrew Baggarly & Carson Cistulli Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are live from Orlando for Day 2 of the Winter Meetings. They are joined by Britt Ghiroli to talk about some of the big moves from Day 2, Levi Weaver joins the show to discuss his path into the world of baseball writing and Nick Wan, senior director of baseball analytics for the Cincinnati Reds, discusses his path into the industry. Rundown 1:10 Britt Ghiroli Joins the Show; Edwin Díaz to the Dodgers 5:51 Kyle Schwarber Stays with the Phillies 10:20 Rob Thomson Gets an Extension 12:28 The Padres Are Looking to Make a Splash 18:19 Levi Weaver Joins the Show 38:55 Nick Wan Joins the Show 50:03 Other News, Rumors & Chatter: Steven Matz to the Rays, Shane Baz Trade Considerations & Vaughn Grissom on the Move Show Survey: theathletic.lnk.to/RBSurvey25 -- Thank You for your feedback! Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Britt Ghiroli, Levi Weaver & Nick Wan Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR are live from the Winter Meetings in Orlando! They talk about some of the big stories from the past few days and they discuss the big rumors and rumblings from Day 1 of the MLB Winter Meetings. Rundown 1:08- Jeff Kent is headed to Cooperstown 15:19- Josh Byrnes is named Rockies new GM 20:29- New Nats POBO Paul Toboni is doing work 2503- Are CJ Abrams/MacKenzie Gore available? 33:18- Mike Soroka signs the the Diamondbacks 40:15- Pete Alonso meets with the Red Sox & Orioles 44:41- Could Bryce Eldridge be available in San Francisco? 49:54- Royals looking to add multiple outfielders Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno, Jed, and DVR discuss Devin Williams' shift to the Mets on a three-year deal, Cody Ponce's new pact with the Blue Jays after a very successful run in the KBO, a reunion for Emilio Pagán and the Reds, and Cedric Mullins' fit for the Rays. Plus, they examine the long-term potential of Jac Caglianone and Luke Keaschall, before discussing the 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot and loss of doubles and triples. Rundown 3:30 Devin Williams Heads to the Mets 12:32 The Blue Jays Sign Cody Pence 17:10 Emilio Pagán Returns to Reds; Another Year to Close? 20:12 Cedric Mullins to the Rays 28:03 Johan Ovideo to Boston in Five-Player Swap 32:48 Long-Term Potential: Jac Caglianone & Luke Keaschall 51:51 Thoughts on This Year's BBWAA Ballot 1:08:54 Where Have the Doubles & Triples Gone? ($) Jayson Stark: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6856840 Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Guest: Jed Lowrie Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of Ryan Helsley. Rundown 4:22 Mets Trade Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien 10:23 Nimmo's Place Among All-Time Mets 14:48 What Does Semien Have Left as a Hitter? 20:00 Sonny Gray Traded to the Red Sox for Richard Fitts & Brandon Clarke 34:30 Dylan Cease Lands a Seven-Year, $210M Deal with the Blue Jays 42:40 Ryan Helsley: Two-Year Deal with Orioles (Plus Opt-Out) 50:37 Raisel Iglesias: Back in Atlanta on One-Year Deal; Still Clear Closer? 1:01:29 ICYMI: Hader, Manaea Injury Updates; Jordan Walker "Found Something" at Driveline, Anthony Rendon is Working on a Buyout, Warren Shaffer Stays as Rockies Manager, Pirates & Marlins Looking for their Checkbooks Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris Producer: Brian Smith Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026? Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have worked out throughout the past decade, and wonder if 2026 will become 'The Year of the Splitter' after the uptick in splitters we saw in the playoffs. Rundown 4:54 Cole Ragans as a Bounce Back Ace with Health? 16:58 Aaron Nola's Unusual 2025 Absence 24:28 Zebby Matthews: Rebounding From Rough Start to Big League Career?44:13 Recent Big Contracts for Free Agent Pitchers 1:03:56 Will 2026 Be the 'Year of the Splitter?' Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Trevor May Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.