Derek VanRiper
@dvr.bsky.social
Rates & Barrels host at The Athletic | (he/him)
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Super bonus emergency pod!
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240M deal with the #Dodgers, plus the three-team swap between the #Reds, #Rays & #Angels. Oh yeah, and Willi Castro....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/379e6b
Super bonus emergency pod!
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240M deal with the #Dodgers, plus the three-team swap between the #Reds, #Rays & #Angels. Oh yeah, and Willi Castro....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/379e6b
January 16, 2026 at 6:08 AM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
Super bonus emergency pod!
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240M deal with the #Dodgers, plus the three-team swap between the #Reds, #Rays & #Angels. Oh yeah, and Willi Castro....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/379e6b
Super bonus emergency pod!
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed Kyle Tucker's four-year, $240M deal with the #Dodgers, plus the three-team swap between the #Reds, #Rays & #Angels. Oh yeah, and Willi Castro....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/379e6b
I like to believe that Hal Steinbrenner is sitting in a penthouse somewhere muttering something about life not being fair.
January 16, 2026 at 3:38 AM
I like to believe that Hal Steinbrenner is sitting in a penthouse somewhere muttering something about life not being fair.
I think they landed on that conclusion with Lux, feel pretty good about the Bleday-Myers platoon as a replacement, and will find a DH somewhere.
I don't really think Gavin Lux is any good. But it still feels weird that the Reds are giving up a hitter and not getting one back. Not like they have a ton of talent to part with. Think they should be in on Yoshida if the Red Sox will eat salary
Source confirms Reds acquired lefty reliever Brock Burke in a three-way trade from the Angels. Deals has Josh Lowe going from Rays to Angels, Gavin Lux going to Rays with right-hander Chris Clark.
January 16, 2026 at 3:28 AM
I think they landed on that conclusion with Lux, feel pretty good about the Bleday-Myers platoon as a replacement, and will find a DH somewhere.
I might have to make a little sign that says 'I like this for the Rockies.'
January 15, 2026 at 8:49 PM
I might have to make a little sign that says 'I like this for the Rockies.'
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@enosarris.bsky.social and I continue our position preview series at third base where a few aging stars still lead the way....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/378b90
@enosarris.bsky.social and I continue our position preview series at third base where a few aging stars still lead the way....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/378b90
January 15, 2026 at 4:17 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I continue our position preview series at third base where a few aging stars still lead the way....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/378b90
@enosarris.bsky.social and I continue our position preview series at third base where a few aging stars still lead the way....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/378b90
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I kicked off our annual position preview series with shortstops!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37809a
@enosarris.bsky.social and I kicked off our annual position preview series with shortstops!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37809a
January 14, 2026 at 3:11 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I kicked off our annual position preview series with shortstops!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37809a
@enosarris.bsky.social and I kicked off our annual position preview series with shortstops!
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37809a
This is the dude they told me Luke Fickell was going to be.
Curt Cignetti always looks like a librarian trying to figure out who is whispering just a little bit too loud
January 10, 2026 at 1:20 AM
This is the dude they told me Luke Fickell was going to be.
Reposted by Derek VanRiper
#Brewers 4th best system overall.
3rd at drafting
#1 on the international market
#4 "hoards prospects" lol
#5 developing pitchers
#4 developing hitters
#1 at finding and developing sleepers
They're basically good at everything.
3rd at drafting
#1 on the international market
#4 "hoards prospects" lol
#5 developing pitchers
#4 developing hitters
#1 at finding and developing sleepers
They're basically good at everything.
January 10, 2026 at 1:13 AM
#Brewers 4th best system overall.
3rd at drafting
#1 on the international market
#4 "hoards prospects" lol
#5 developing pitchers
#4 developing hitters
#1 at finding and developing sleepers
They're basically good at everything.
3rd at drafting
#1 on the international market
#4 "hoards prospects" lol
#5 developing pitchers
#4 developing hitters
#1 at finding and developing sleepers
They're basically good at everything.
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the Marlins' side of the Edward Cabrera trade, NL Central staff ranks, fantasy prep we've adopted, and the Tarik Skubal arb filing gap.
Plus, Amir Garrett drops by....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37589e
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the Marlins' side of the Edward Cabrera trade, NL Central staff ranks, fantasy prep we've adopted, and the Tarik Skubal arb filing gap.
Plus, Amir Garrett drops by....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37589e
January 9, 2026 at 11:22 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the Marlins' side of the Edward Cabrera trade, NL Central staff ranks, fantasy prep we've adopted, and the Tarik Skubal arb filing gap.
Plus, Amir Garrett drops by....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37589e
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the Marlins' side of the Edward Cabrera trade, NL Central staff ranks, fantasy prep we've adopted, and the Tarik Skubal arb filing gap.
Plus, Amir Garrett drops by....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/37589e
I don't know much about anything, and I cannot prove this because I don't have the appropriate credentials, but I am damn certain that our brains were not built to consume and process information this way.
I promise I don't mean this in a scolding way, posting about non-horrible shit is totally fine, but seeing video of what happened in Minneapolis interspersed with posts confirming which prospects are going to the Marlins for Edward Cabrera is making me feel fucking insane.
January 7, 2026 at 9:53 PM
I don't know much about anything, and I cannot prove this because I don't have the appropriate credentials, but I am damn certain that our brains were not built to consume and process information this way.
First time I've seen or thought about that writer in a few years, to be completely honest.
January 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
First time I've seen or thought about that writer in a few years, to be completely honest.
Khruangbin: NPR Music Tiny Desk Concert
YouTube video by NPR Music
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January 7, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Reposted by Derek VanRiper
Some personal news today (I may go a bit long).
January 7, 2026 at 3:04 PM
Some personal news today (I may go a bit long).
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social & I discussed the Imai and Okamoto deals, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, the Angels' ninth-inning options, and a few resolutions for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/372d51
@enosarris.bsky.social & I discussed the Imai and Okamoto deals, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, the Angels' ninth-inning options, and a few resolutions for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/372d51
January 5, 2026 at 10:05 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social & I discussed the Imai and Okamoto deals, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, the Angels' ninth-inning options, and a few resolutions for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/372d51
@enosarris.bsky.social & I discussed the Imai and Okamoto deals, Tyler Mahle to the Giants, the Angels' ninth-inning options, and a few resolutions for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/372d51
Add me to the list of people wondering why Henry didn’t get a carry before the field goal…it was a 44-yarder. 🤣
January 5, 2026 at 4:45 AM
Add me to the list of people wondering why Henry didn’t get a carry before the field goal…it was a 44-yarder. 🤣
Reposted by Derek VanRiper
AFC North football fun as hell when your team not in the game LMAO
January 5, 2026 at 4:27 AM
AFC North football fun as hell when your team not in the game LMAO
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discuss Tyler Soderstrom's extension and the A's growing position player core, Ryan O'Hearn to the Pirates, a new closer in Miami, and a few 2025 favorites....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36f43d
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discuss Tyler Soderstrom's extension and the A's growing position player core, Ryan O'Hearn to the Pirates, a new closer in Miami, and a few 2025 favorites....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36f43d
December 29, 2025 at 10:32 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discuss Tyler Soderstrom's extension and the A's growing position player core, Ryan O'Hearn to the Pirates, a new closer in Miami, and a few 2025 favorites....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36f43d
@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I discuss Tyler Soderstrom's extension and the A's growing position player core, Ryan O'Hearn to the Pirates, a new closer in Miami, and a few 2025 favorites....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36f43d
Sending boops and warm holiday wishes from a surprise visit to the vet with what is hopefully just a minor fetch injury that we couldn’t treat at home.
December 25, 2025 at 1:08 AM
Sending boops and warm holiday wishes from a surprise visit to the vet with what is hopefully just a minor fetch injury that we couldn’t treat at home.
Sounds like a great day!
Spending Christmas Eve afternoon in the traditional way… at a bowling alley in the middle of nowhere Wisconsin with @mikegolicjr.bsky.social & pops.
December 25, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Sounds like a great day!
Year in Review Brewers Jeopardy hosted by Dominic Cotroneo!
I attempt to save face after getting destroyed by Gabe Neitzel and DJ Piehowski last year....
(audio-only): open.spotify.com/episode/0a0k...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d74...
I attempt to save face after getting destroyed by Gabe Neitzel and DJ Piehowski last year....
(audio-only): open.spotify.com/episode/0a0k...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d74...
Milwaukee Brewers 2025 Year in Review Jeopardy! w/ Dom Cotroneo
YouTube video by ESPN Milwaukee
www.youtube.com
December 23, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Year in Review Brewers Jeopardy hosted by Dominic Cotroneo!
I attempt to save face after getting destroyed by Gabe Neitzel and DJ Piehowski last year....
(audio-only): open.spotify.com/episode/0a0k...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d74...
I attempt to save face after getting destroyed by Gabe Neitzel and DJ Piehowski last year....
(audio-only): open.spotify.com/episode/0a0k...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=5d74...
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I catch up on signings and trades as Michael King stays in SD, Willson Contreras heads to Boston, the Rays make two intriguing deals, and Munetaka Murakami ends up with the White Sox....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36bcee
@enosarris.bsky.social and I catch up on signings and trades as Michael King stays in SD, Willson Contreras heads to Boston, the Rays make two intriguing deals, and Munetaka Murakami ends up with the White Sox....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36bcee
December 23, 2025 at 3:23 AM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I catch up on signings and trades as Michael King stays in SD, Willson Contreras heads to Boston, the Rays make two intriguing deals, and Munetaka Murakami ends up with the White Sox....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36bcee
@enosarris.bsky.social and I catch up on signings and trades as Michael King stays in SD, Willson Contreras heads to Boston, the Rays make two intriguing deals, and Munetaka Murakami ends up with the White Sox....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36bcee
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the D-backs' reported interest in Alex Bregman, Ha-seong Kim's return to Atlanta, and few lessons learned in first paid drafts for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/368a23
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the D-backs' reported interest in Alex Bregman, Ha-seong Kim's return to Atlanta, and few lessons learned in first paid drafts for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/368a23
December 17, 2025 at 9:48 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the D-backs' reported interest in Alex Bregman, Ha-seong Kim's return to Atlanta, and few lessons learned in first paid drafts for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/368a23
@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the D-backs' reported interest in Alex Bregman, Ha-seong Kim's return to Atlanta, and few lessons learned in first paid drafts for 2026....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/368a23
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@enosarris.bsky.social, Jed Lowrie and I get caught up on the post Winter Meetings news including Eno's story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/367369
@enosarris.bsky.social, Jed Lowrie and I get caught up on the post Winter Meetings news including Eno's story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/367369
December 16, 2025 at 2:42 AM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social, Jed Lowrie and I get caught up on the post Winter Meetings news including Eno's story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/367369
@enosarris.bsky.social, Jed Lowrie and I get caught up on the post Winter Meetings news including Eno's story about MLB's plans to regulate data and tech in the minor leagues....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/367369
Has college football ever been this unhinged before?
Sherrone Moore's exit opens up the top job at one of college football’s most storied programs, and at an unusual point in the postseason calendar.
Who could replace him at Michigan?
@brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social's top candidates ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
Who could replace him at Michigan?
@brucefeldmancfb.bsky.social's top candidates ⤵️
www.nytimes.com/athletic/688...
December 11, 2025 at 9:10 PM
Has college football ever been this unhinged before?
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I were joined by @brittghiroli.bsky.social, @threetwoeephus.bsky.social & @nickwan.bsky.social on a more eventful Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Díaz, Schwarber, and paths into baseball....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36316e
@enosarris.bsky.social and I were joined by @brittghiroli.bsky.social, @threetwoeephus.bsky.social & @nickwan.bsky.social on a more eventful Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Díaz, Schwarber, and paths into baseball....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36316e
December 9, 2025 at 11:09 PM
🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾
@enosarris.bsky.social and I were joined by @brittghiroli.bsky.social, @threetwoeephus.bsky.social & @nickwan.bsky.social on a more eventful Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Díaz, Schwarber, and paths into baseball....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36316e
@enosarris.bsky.social and I were joined by @brittghiroli.bsky.social, @threetwoeephus.bsky.social & @nickwan.bsky.social on a more eventful Day 2 at the Winter Meetings. Díaz, Schwarber, and paths into baseball....
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels
Audio: pod.fo/e/36316e