Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
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Frustration All Around & What We're Watching Beyond the Playoff Push
Episode Notes
Eno, DVR and Jed discuss an unusual sequence with Framber Valdez and catcher Cesár Salazar during Tuesday's game against the Yankees, tempers flaring early in Colorado after a first-inning Rafael Devers homer off of Kyle Freeland, a Shohei Ohtani hitting a 120 MPH long ball off of Bubba Chandler. Plus, a tricky offseason on tap in Arizona for Mike Hazen and company, what they're watching beyond the playoff races in September, and bullpen fatigue considerations during the final month.
Rundown
1:08 Framber Valdez & César Salazar Get Crossed Up
10:51 Benches Clear, Multiple Ejections in Colorado
16:12 Shohei Ohtani Hits a 120 MPH Homer
19:57 A Season-Ending Injury for Lourdes Gurriel Jr.; A Challenging Offseason Ahead in Arizona
27:40 What Guides Your Baseball Viewing Choices in September?
46:50 Bring Back Larger September Roster Expansion
51:43 Bullpen Fatigue: Factors to Consider
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Hosts: Eno Sarris & Derek VanRiper
With: Jed Lowrie
Producer: Brian Smith
Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper
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