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Going live momentarily with @enosarris.bsky.social and Producer Mac! 🐝 Join us, and bring a few friends! 🍻👇 youtube.com/live/A4npQHFJFZk?feature=share

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MLB Wild Card LIVE : Day 1 | Recap, Reactions & What’s Next

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 22h

By ERA-, this ALWCS features the fourth-worst (Astros) and ninth-worst (White Sox) starting rotations among the 386 playoff teams since free agency began. It's the only time two bottom-ten teams have faced each other.

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Rates & Barrels is going live in the 7th inning of the last game all week. Here's today's link: youtube.com/live/A4npQHF...

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MLB Wild Card LIVE : Day 1 | Recap, Reactions & What’s Next

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Tonight! When the seventh inning begins in the Cubs-Padres game, @enosarris.bsky.social, Producer Mac, and I going live! 🐝 Join us, and bring a few friends! 🍻👇 youtube.com/live/A4npQHF...

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MLB Wild Card LIVE : Day 1 | Recap, Reactions & What’s Next

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Lewie Pollis @lewispoll.is · 28/09/2026

Since the MLB playoffs expanded, we haven't seen nearly as many climactic Game 3s in the Wild Card round as fans have hoped — 11 out of 16 series ended in 2-0 sweeps. A couple years ago I broke down the math to explain why sweeps are, in fact, mathematically more likely than going three games.

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Why Do Most Wild Card Series End in Sweeps?

A simple mathematical explanation for why we don't see more Game Threes

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels Playoff Preview! ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social and I took a trip through this year's playoff field to discuss all 12 teams and made our initial predictions for the AL/NL Pennant winners, WS Champs, and WS MVP 🧇.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/66004b 📺 youtu.be/5M4tSpl3d0c

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2026 MLB Playoff Preview: Breaking Down All 12 Teams + World Series Picks

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

What are the Cubs doing with a tiny mom-and-pop bat maker in Spokane? On Vullo bats, customization, and the future of teams getting involved in bat-making with @brittghiroli.bsky.social t.co/DTnAfMTXPn

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ProPublica @propublica.org · 26/09/2026

Hey, ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson here. I’m taking over the account to tell you about my new story. For months, I posed as a problem gambler on DraftKings to test the company's "responsible gaming" safeguards. Spoiler alert: They made me a VIP — and I lost $10K. Here's how it all went down. 🧵

Selfie taken by ProPublica reporter Jake Pearson, a man wearing a backwards baseball cap and an orange T-shirt.

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Most home runs in first 8 MLB seasons: Ralph Kiner: 329 Albert Pujols: 319 Pete Alonso: 304

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Hold on hold on I think o have something here… Beltran 3030 … nvm

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

New Rates & Barrels.... @enosarris.bsky.social, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social, and I rank the bullpens of playoff contenders and look back at how the 2026 Mariners sank. pod.fo/e/625c27 youtu.be/hNpY66iG8bQ?...

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Which MLB Contenders Have the Best Bullpens? Plus What Went Wrong in Seattle

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Nick Pollack @nickpollack.pitcherlist.com · 10/09/2026

We're giving you full access to PL Pro for free! Lasts through Friday night. Go check out what you've been missing.

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Changeups are supposed to be better against opposite handed hitters. This year, they aren’t. And guess which team has capitalized on a key insight from a statistical model about which changeups should be thrown to same handed hitters? t.co/cciLqIkBQX

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, Jed Lowrie, and I performed an autopsy on the 2026 A's -- and unsurprisingly, it was ugly. Plus, a few rookie hitter breakdowns....is Eno buying a breakout for Braden Montgomery in 2027? 🎧 pod.fo/e/5f1bf7 📺 youtu.be/4eUGvzg-R-M

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MLB’s Most Intriguing Rookies and Setting Expectations in 2027

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Looked into new miss distance #s. Bigger pitches tougher to command, over the top angles miss target more often, & then there's the Twins.... last in Location+ but near top in miss distance. Exploring pitchers, pitches, & teams through the lens of new Open Command #s www.nytimes.com/athletic/756...

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A new metric, Open Command, offers more clarity in evaluating control for young pitchers

Open Command offers a clearer understanding of how well pitchers hit their intended targets more quickly than other command metrics.

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Jay Jaffe @jayjaffe.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

New @fangraphs.com: Position players pitching is far from the game's biggest problem, but nonetheless, with teams deploying the tactic more frequently than ever, it's time for MLB to revist the rules governing such usage.

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

Took a look at what Cal Raleigh was doing at plate & it all looked the same except his approach was off. I suggested maybe just being aggressive on the outer third of the zone, and his three homers last night were outer third. Cal could turn it around on a dime: www.nytimes.com/athletic/753...

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Cal Raleigh may finally be hot. Here’s what ailed him all season

Raleigh's mechanics haven't changed dramatically as he's struggled this season, but his approach has changed considerably for the worse.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 25/08/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed another weekend of AL Playoff Picture congestion, the Astros' decision to part ways with GM Dana Brown, outfield defensive metrics, and the big-league debut of Kade Anderson.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/570285 📺 youtu.be/BwfN_2TdTjg

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Astros Fire GM Dana Brown + AL Wild Card Chaos Continues

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 21/08/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social is back to discuss his updated Starting Pitcher Rankings, the arrival of Kade Anderson, misdirection from second-half stats, and a few waiver-wire considerations for the weekend.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/565c2c 📺 youtu.be/5wUYevg_818

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Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball: Shohei Ohtani Isn’t the No. 1 Pick?! Inside the First 2027 Fantasy Draft

Shohei Ohtani isn't the No. 1 pick in the first major 2027 fantasy baseball draft. So who went ahead of him? Ryan Bloomfield of Baseball HQ and Bubba and the Bloom joins DVR to break down the Meatb...

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Using pitch mix changes, recent stats, full year stats, projections, peripherals and the schedule to rank starting pitchers for the final six weeks: www.nytimes.com/athletic/752...

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Updated starting pitching rankings: Jacob Misiorowski back on top, as Paul Skenes slides

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 20/08/2026

Meetup at Is/Was brewing in Chicago next Friday (the 28th) starting around seven. Beer specials, Neapolitan pizza pop up, games on the projector! I’m in town to present a new agentic addition to the Pitching+ family at Saber Seminar, always a good time for baseball research. www.saberseminar.com

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Sabermetrics Scouting and the Science of Baseball

A Weekend Baseball Seminar for the Benefit of The Angioma Alliance

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Meghan Montemurro @mmontemurro.bsky.social · 18/08/2026

Pete Crow-Armstrong's performance tonight -- featuring 2 HRs, 2B, 1B, BB, K, SB and 3 RBIs -- added 0.5 fWAR to his season total, which is wild. 12 qualified MLB hitters have produced an fWAR less than that this season, including Kyle Tucker (0.4).

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fabianardaya.bsky.social @fabianardaya.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Kyle Tucker has the second-largest reverse split (better on the road vs. home) by wRC+ of any hitter in the sport (h/t @enosarris.bsky.social). “I don’t think we have a reason behind it." “It could be a little bit of variance." More: www.nytimes.com/athletic/751...

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Sarah Langs @slangsonsports.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

JOSHUA BAEZ IS THE FIRST PLAYER IN MLB HISTORY WITH 3 HOME RUNS IN HIS MLB DEBUT!!!!

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

Troy Melton showing his kick-change and two-seam curveball grips

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

Paul Skenes' velo is down. One pitching coach mentioned that he was throwing more cross-bodied and with last year (left) and this year (right). But generally, I think Skenes will be fine. The normal outcomes for a pitcher with a 30% strikeout rate leap off the page t.co/jbzwjOV2Kx

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 14/08/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @brittghiroli.bsky.social joined @enosarris.bsky.social and I for a deep dive into the first two years of the Buster Posey Era in San Francisco.... 🎧 pod.fo/e/54089a 📺 youtu.be/0GVWtsQz1Cw

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Inside Buster Posey’s Difficult First Years Running the Giants

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Chad Moriyama @chadmoriyama.bsky.social · 08/08/2026

Building off @enosarris.bsky.social's observations, I took a deeper look at the recent struggles of the Dodgers against fastballs and how it's basically collapsed their offense since July.

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

Nine players that will get more playing time after the deadline www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

Top 20 teams by playoff odds, rest of season starting pitcher projections by OOPSY and Steamer @fangraphs.com, color coded by quality

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 28/07/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social and I discuss the latest feats of The Miz and a surprising dynasty triangle match. Plus, @spencernusbaum.bsky.social joins us to cover the Early-Mead deal -- and -- CES gets a fresh start in Baltimore. 🎧 pod.fo/e/4c9659 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

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Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball: Separation Anxiety As MLB Trade Deadline Pressure Is Here

Jacob Misiorowski was rolling again Sunday, striking out 11 of the first 12 batters he faced. Eno and DVR discuss The Miz’s ongoing dominance and prepare for the return of Ronald Acuña Jr. to th...

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Go to Saber Seminar in Chicago August 29 and 30! We're doing a live Rates & Barrels Saturday and I'm presenting something we hope will make Stuff+ more accessible on Sunday. t.co/WgZMnCYXWf

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ Fresh rankings from @enosarris.bsky.social + more questions about Justin Wrobleski! Plus, Sean Burke's breakout, the struggles of Hunter Brown, and a few weekend-waiver wire targets. Ranks ($): www.nytimes.com/athletic/746... 🎧 pod.fo/e/4a9c70 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

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Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball: Starting Pitcher Rankings: July Update

A fresh batch of starting pitcher rankings is here, and Eno already has a few regrets. On this week's Fantasy Friday, Eno and DVR break down the latest rankings, discussing the biggest risers, fall...

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

New pitcher ranks! Used K-BB movers to shake things up a bit www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Source said No. 2 pick Grady Emerson received $9.75m from the Tampa Bay Rays, a record signing bonus for a high school player. @jimcallisMLB on it first. Here's more on the story. www.nytimes.com/athletic/746...

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Rays give No. 2 overall pick Grady Emerson record signing bonus for high-schooler (Gift Article)

Emerson's $9.75 million bonus surpasses the previous record of $9 million received by Colorado’s Ethan Holliday a year ago.

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Jason Collette @jasoncollette.bsky.social · 22/07/2026

Look at the the top 4 best improvements...almost as shocking as the four largest declines

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Eno Sarris @enosarris.bsky.social · 21/07/2026

No pitcher has improved their K-BB more in the last thirty days than Jordan Hicks.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 20/07/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed Ohtani's troublesome knee, a 13-game winning streak for the Red Sox, Kyle Bradish's extension, and a few bullpen puzzles. Thanks again to @samulskinyc.bsky.social for stepping in Friday! 🎧 pod.fo/e/44ff9a 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

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Rates & Barrels: A show about fantasy baseball: The Red Sox Are Rolling & Kyle Bradish Gets Paid!

What is going on with Shohei Ohtani's knee? Eno and DVR break down the latest update, what it means that Ohtani has continued to serve as the Dodgers' designated hitter, and why he's missed just on...

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 17/07/2026

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾ @enosarris.bsky.social, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social and I discussed AI usage on the dugout iPads, All-Star Game tweaks, second-half storylines, and Chase Burns' extension with the Reds.... Eno's story: theathletic.lnk.to/MLBAI 🎧 pod.fo/e/44cc05 📺 www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

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MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions

Go to MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions.

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Velodus✨ @velodus.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

All right guys, I would love your assistance. I've posted a 10-minute video recapping the extent to which Jeff Pearlman's Ruben Rivera video plagiarizes the visuals from my own video on him from 2021. There are 23 instances in which his editor lifted from me, and you can see them all in this.

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Jeff Pearlman's Ruben Rivera video sure is familiar...

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Melissa Lockard @melissalockard.bsky.social · 16/07/2026

Breaking MLB news from @enosarris.bsky.social: The custom applications teams were allowed to add to dugout iPads were causing alarm, as there were fears of AI modeling being used for in-game decision-making. Now those custom apps have been banned by the league: www.nytimes.com/athletic/744...

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MLB cracks down on using AI via dugout iPads to help shape in-game decisions (Gift Article)

A third of the league relied heavily on the technology, which was effectively banned starting on Wednesday.

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