Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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. Rundown0:52 Kyle Tucker Agrees to Four-Year, $240M Deal with Dodgers6:16 Comps For Tucker After Age-2815:30 Taking on More Risk is a Luxury, But Injuries Can Bite in October19:01 Three-Team Trade: Rays-Reds-Angels28:36 When the Rays a Free-Agent Deal, You Have to Pay Attention34:55 Willi Castro Joins the Rockies (Two-Year Deal)Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: 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.Rundown1:37 Ranger Suárez's New Deal with the Red Sox7:31 Do the Red Sox Have to Make Another Move for Infield Help?15:45 Ryan Weathers: Traded to the Yankees in Five-Player Swap26:06 Nolan Arenado: Traded to the Diamondbacks34:48 The Royals' Plan to Adjust Outfield Walls in 202652:51 Trevor Rogers & Fastball Run Value1:01:12 Name! That! Dude!1:07:51 What Is Your Favorite Hat in Current Rotation?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Trevor MayProducer: 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.Rundown3:39 ADP Tier 1 -- José Ramírez, Junior Caminero & Manny Machado15:58 ADP Tier 2 -- Austin Riley & Maikel Garcia22:31 ADP Tier 3 -- Eugenio Suárez, Alex Bregman, Jordan Westburg & Noelvi Marte36:54 ADP Tier 4 -- Matt Chapman, Addison Barger, Royce Lewis, Isaac Paredes & Matt Shaw55:50 ADP Tier 5 -- Munetaka Murakami, Max Muncy, Brett Baty, Caleb Durbin, Alec Bohm, Kazuma Okamoto & Mark Vientos1:18:38 (Beyond Pick 300) -- Miguel Vargas, Josh Jung, Jordan Lawlar, Connor Norby, Marcelo Mayer, Ryan McMahon & Nolan ArenadoFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: 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.Rundown1:40 ADP Tier 1 -- Bobby Witt Jr., Elly De La Cruz, Gunnar Henderson, Francisco Lindor, Trea Turner & Zach Neto18:26 ADP Tier 2 -- CJ Abrams, Mookie Betts, Geraldo Perdomo & Jeremy Peña36:57 ADP Tier 3 -- Trevor Story, Bo Bichette, Corey Seager, Willy Adames & Dansby Swanson49:53 ADP Tier 4 -- Jacob Wilson, Ezequiel Tovar, Konnor Griffin & Otto Lopez1:02:35 ADP Tier 5 -- José Caballero, Xander Bogaerts, Colson Montgomery, Ha-Seong Kim, Carlos Correa & Masyn Winn1:12:56 (Beyond Pick 300) -- JJ Wetherholt, Kevin McGonigle, Josh Smith, Brooks Lee, Anthony Volpe, Carson Williams & Other Deep League ConsiderationsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: 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.Rundown3:01 Alex Bregman: Signs Five-Year, $175M Deal with Cubs9:50 Moving Further Into Modern Contract Analysis13:54 Short-Term vs. Long-Term Approach with Roster Decisions18:10 Matt Shaw's Year 2 Outlook27:52 Gunnar Henderson Reveals Shoulder Injury From 202534:49 What Are the Differences Between Projections Systems?46:03 Other News & Notes: Kepler Suspension, Rockies-D-backs Trade, Smaller SigningsFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian Smith Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.