
The Athletic
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, the Rates & Barrels crew breaks down all the latest MLB news through an analytical lens, feeding your unhealthy addiction to numbers, while helping you master your fantasy baseball GM skills. But wait, there's more: come back for Saturday mornings in Starkville, where Jayson Stark and Doug Glanville talk to some of the most important players, coaches, and thought leaders in the league. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Listen guide
Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball is a baseball podcast from The Athletic. Hit play on the latest episode above, or follow the show to get a heads-up when a new one drops.
Today • 1 hr 0 min
Yesterday • 1 hr 5 min
July 4, 2026 • 1 hr 9 min
Starkville | The Great Stolen Base Controversy, and Mozzarella Sticks
July 3, 2026 • 1 hr 4 min
Paul Skenes' Recent Struggles, Trade Targets & Weekend Waiver Wire Preview
July 2, 2026 • 1 hr 8 min
July 1, 2026 • 1 hr 15 min
July 1, 2026 • 13 min
June 30, 2026 • 1 hr 5 min
June 29, 2026 • 1 hr 10 min
June 27, 2026 • 57 min
Starkville | Joe Davis Reads the History Books, While Shohei Ohtani Rewrites Them