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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 19h

This is why it felt like we were watching a previous version of Devin Williams just now. Glad to see it! 👇

Lucas @dbitlefty.bsky.social · 19h

Last three pitches from Williams to Varsho were at 97, which is as hard as he's been throwing all year.

Max velo by game for Devin Williams this year

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 1d

Is it Wisconsin? 🤣

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 1d

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed the fallout from Game 2 of the two NLDS matchups (obviously the bunt, sorry Phillies fans) as the Dodgers and Brewers opened up 2-0 series leads....

Audio: pod.fo/e/33905f
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Episode thumbnail for the Oct. 7th episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Brewers outfielder Jackson Chourio.

Jackson Chourio Photo: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports

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Will @wtm85.bsky.social · 1d

Extreme long shot: any chance anyone in the Mariners BlueSky was (or knows someone) sitting in section 141, Row 28 for Game 2 this past Saturday with a kiddo named Griffey? They dropped a custom embroidered kids hat on their way. Our group picked it up and I would love to get it back to them.

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Stephen Sutton-Brown @srbrown70.bsky.social · 1d

Repurposing the SaberSem pitch detection algo to see what pitch types and movements a batter might expect when they see Trey Yesavage's SL out of hand (h/t @enosarris.bsky.social on Rates and Barrels)

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 2d

The Chipper Jones tier?

Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 2d

I didn't submit one for that, but I (admittedly on the pod) flopped from TOR advancing on the full playoff preview to the Yankees on the series preview. Total clown move.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 4d

Mmmmmm, butter tarts….

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 4d

It never seems to be enough, JR.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 4d

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social and I get ready for the Division Series round and discussed all four matchups.

@mattgelb.bsky.social & @fabianardaya.bsky.social joined us for a deeper dive on Phillies-Dodgers....

Audio: pod.fo/e/336b6c
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Episode thumbnail for the Oct. 3rd episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Phillies pitcher Cristopher Sánchez.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 6d

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social and I discussed a few surprises from Day 2 of the Wild Card round, Roki Sasaki's timely shift into the Dodgers' bullpen, and how the Reds deployed their pitching when it mattered most....

Audio: pod.fo/e/335da7
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Episode thumbnail for the Oct. 2nd episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Dodgers pitcher Roki Sasaki.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 8d

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social, @brittghiroli.bsky.social and I have full playoff predictions in Part 2 of our preview.

Plus, @timbritton.bsky.social joined to discuss the Mets' collapse.

Happy Wild Card Day (v 1.0)!

Audio: pod.fo/e/334531
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Episode thumbnail from the Sept. 30th episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Shohei Ohtani.

Shohei Ohtani Photo: Dilip Vishwanat/Getty Images

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 9d

🎙️ Rates & Barrels ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social and I break down the four Wild Card Round matchups in Part 1 of our 2025 MLB Playoff Preview!

(Part 2 with full playoff predictions coming Tuesday with @brittghiroli.bsky.social.)

Audio: pod.fo/e/333231
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Episode thumbnail for the Wild Card Round Predictions episode of the Rates & Barrels podcast featuring Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge.

Aaron Judge Photo: Ishika Samant/Getty Images

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 10d

Also, Mr. Burns in this GIF. 🤣

Roger Cormier @yayroger.bsky.social · 10d

A replay of the moment the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth.

a cartoon of homer simpson swinging a bat at a baseball

Alt: a cartoon of homer simpson swinging a bat at a baseball

media.tenor.com

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 10d

Playoffs or not, you locked in nachos. Sharp move.

Cardigan Enthusiast @cardiganenthusiast.bsky.social · 10d

God bless the guy getting a full helmet of nachos in the 8th inning of a 2-2 game that could send your team to the playoffs.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 10d

Days off can’t hurt at this point.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 11d

You know they are going to make one of Murph standing at a griddle flipping pancakes, right?

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 11d

Maybe a health factor here?

Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 11d

look at the url cutoff too…can’t be good

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 11d

Yes, there is a town called Beaver Dam in Wisconsin and apparently they are hosting Watertown tonight.

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Tangotiger @tangotiger.com · 12d

KBO has a ladder system. Interesting about the 88 wins being a threshold to meet

x.com/tangotiger/s...

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 12d

Morbo rules

Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 12d

Thanks, Anyaa! Eno's plea for my nostrils to clear appears to have worked, so I'm back in today.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 18d

They had to be one of the least penalized teams in the country during Chryst’s tenure.

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Derek VanRiper @dvr.bsky.social · 18d

I’m too young for the pre-Barry era, but this is by far the worst the program has looked in my adulthood. They really aren’t good at anything at this point in time.

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