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Dylan Cease to the Padres, Devin Williams' Back Injury & Swing v. Take Decisions in The Shadow Zone

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 14, 2024 20:06 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss the trade that sent Dylan Cease to the Padres, the impact of a significant injury for Brewers closer Devin Williams, the increasing possibility of an early-season opportunity for Victor Scott II in St. Louis, and swing decisions in 'The Shadow Zone'. Rundown 5:20 Dylan Cease ...

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Frugal Free Agency

Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - March 14, 2024 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
Following the first wave of free agency, Michael-Shawn and Christopher break down the moves the Seahawks chose to make -- and the ones they didn't, most notably at linebacker and safety. Chris and Mike also react to the Leonard Williams contract, re-signing Noah Fant, letting Jordyn and Bobby wal...

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Position Player Walk Years, Disagreements Between Projections & Jackson Merrill Gets a Plane Ticket

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 13, 2024 20:29 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss Eno's recent story examining the tendencies of position players in their walk year, disagreements across projection systems and how to work through those differences (and when to target players with projection systems agreement). Plus, they discuss Junior Caminero getting sent...

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Can the NBA be more Physical?

Game Theory Podcast - March 13, 2024 09:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
Is the NBA soft? Can it be more physical? Less physical? We break it down. Also a look at the Pistons, Suns, and Championship Week. Run your own March Madness Tournament and have a chance to win $1,000 with Champs Pay Per Head. Enter for FREE with code: GAMETHEORY https://champssportspools.com/g...

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Cole & Judge Injuries, Mixed LABR Draft Strategies and Projections Pushback w/Mike Gianella

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 12, 2024 19:05 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
DVR is joined by Mike Gianella of Baseball Prospectus to discuss a busy weekend of news and notes including MRIs for Gerrit Cole and Aaron Judge (among others), an 80-game PED suspension for Noelvi Marte, and more. Plus, they discuss their strategies from the 15-team Mixed LABR draft in which Mik...

Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets artwork

NFL Free Agency Day 1 Recap: Jets add Tyrod Taylor, John Simpson, Javon Kinlaw

Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - March 12, 2024 16:44 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
Zack Rosenblatt is awake and ready to recap the Jets busy first night of NFL free agency. He joins Tim McMaster to discuss the addition of Tyrod Taylor, John Simpson and Javon Kinlaw. Plus, they also talk about Bryce Huff’s departure and other moves across the league. Learn more about your ad cho...

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The Pitching Injury Problem, Catching Targets, Altering Pitch Shapes & Slider/Sweeper Deep-Dive

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 08, 2024 23:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss Eno's co-authored story with Ken Rosenthal about the ongoing concern regarding pitcher injuries as velocity and breaking ball usage continues to increase. Plus, they examine the Rays' use of a relatively simple approach to maximize the effectiveness of their pitchers,...

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NBA March Updates, Draft Prospects

Game Theory Podcast - March 08, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
What does Evan Mobley injury mean for the Cavs and his season? The Dallas Mavericks are struggling. Will they turn it around? More NBA Draft Prospects. Productivity is more than energy. Magic Mind can help you go from groggy to alert. Get up to 56% OFF your first subscription or 20% OFF a one tim...

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2024 Team Previews: Braves, Phillies & Mets

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 07, 2024 21:59 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR finish up their 2024 Team Preview series with the Braves, Phillies, and Mets. What's next for the Atlanta lineup after an excellent 2023 that featured five players among the league's 20 biggest risers in wRC+? With quality young pitching depth, is the rotation stronger than ever behin...

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Shakeup In Seattle

Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - March 07, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
In wake of the Seahawks shedding veteran salaries, Michael-Shawn and Christopher discuss the decisions to part with Quandre Diggs, Jamal Adams and Will Dissly, what's next for Seattle's roster, KJ Wright joining the 49ers' coaching staff and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email ...

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2024 Team Previews: Red Sox, Marlins & Nationals

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 05, 2024 21:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Red Sox, Marlins and Nationals. Can the Red Sox's lineup produce enough to cover the potential shortcoming of their pitching staff? Will the Marlins' young rotation find enough quality innings in a season without Sandy Alcantara? As the Nats...

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Rams news, notes and analysis post-NFL combine

11 Personnel: A show about the Los Angeles Rams - March 04, 2024 22:29 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 39 ratings
Jourdan is joined by Stu Jackson to recap a ton of springtime news, plus share some thoughts and analysis from the NFL combine and the preparation for free agency. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Acuña Injury Watch, March Movers, Zack Wheeler Extension & Matt Chapman to the Giants

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 04, 2024 21:31 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss a busy weekend of news including further examination of Ronald Acuña Jr.'s surgically-repaired knee, shoulder fatigue for Kevin Gausman, Zack Wheeler's extension with the Phillies, Matt Chapman's three-year deal with the Giants, a pair of big March movers in recent drafts, and...

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Zion Got His Groove Back; Trade Deadline Moves After One Month

Game Theory Podcast - March 04, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
Is Zion starting to play like Zion? What NBA Trade Deadline deals working out? Sam Vecenie and Bryce SImon talk through latest NBA updates. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senio...

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Best Non-Max, Non-Rookies Contracts in the NBA

Game Theory Podcast - March 02, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
Everyone can't get a max contract. Who are the best non-rookie, non-max contracts in the NBA? We dive into the best deals out there and what that means for these teams and players moving forward. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkH...

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Statcast Bat Tracking, Blake Snell's Big Misses, Spencer Strider's Curveball & Cutter Deep Dive

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 01, 2024 22:32 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss Statcast's new Bat Tracking technology and the potential benefits of having that information as it becomes publicly available in 2024. Plus, they discuss Blake Snell as a free agent still available in March in a league desperate for quality starting pitchers, the impor...

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2024 Team Previews: Blue Jays, Rays & Orioles

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - March 01, 2024 02:55 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Blue Jays, Rays, and Orioles, three teams in the AL East with very little separation in projected wins. All three clubs are loaded with intriguing players, and plenty of mid-round and late-round targets to consider. Can you trust Yusei Kikuc...

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Joe Douglas speaks at NFL combine, Mecole Hardman’s comments on Jets & more offseason news

Can't Wait: A show about the New York Jets - February 28, 2024 23:09 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 70 ratings
Zack Rosenblatt is in Indianapolis for the NFL combine and all of the latest news on the Jets. He joins Tim McMaster to discuss what Joe Douglas had to say to the media. Then, they talk about upcoming free agency, Mecole Hardman’s comments on the Jets and much more. Learn more about your ad choic...

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2024 Team Previews: Yankees, Royals & White Sox

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 28, 2024 03:01 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR continue their Team Preview series with the Yankees, Royals and White Sox. With the addition of Juan Soto to the lineup, will the Yankees make good on their projection and win the AL East in 2024? Can Clarke Schmidt find a solution against left-handed hitters? Are we buying another im...

Civilized Barking: A show about the Cleveland Browns artwork

Business Matters + The NFL Scouting Combine

Civilized Barking: A show about the Cleveland Browns - February 27, 2024 23:09 - 31 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratings
Zac Jackson and Jason Lloyd talk salary cap, Andrew Berry's trade deadline proposal, Nick Chubb's future and the Browns' summer plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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Is Geno In The Seahawks’ Future

Seahawks Man 2 Man: A show about the Seattle Seahawks - February 27, 2024 12:30 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 81 ratings
Geno Smith’s future is up in the air after coach Mike Macdonald spoke this weekend. Mike and Christopher discuss Geno’s future, Macdonald’s regime, free agent targets, draft plans, what the Seahawks will look like in 2024, expectations and more. Interested in advertising on this podcast? Email sa...

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Rookie Review Show 2/3 Season

Game Theory Podcast - February 27, 2024 10:00 - 2 hours ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
We look back at the draft and see which rookies have made the most impact. Which rookies who have played above and below expectations. BREAKING LeBron and Bronny comments. Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vecenie Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit....

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Cody Bellinger Goes Back to the Cubs, Spring Games Begin, & Working Backward for Draft Strategy

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 26, 2024 21:35 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss Cody Bellinger's return to the Cubs on a short contract with multiple opt-outs, the start of TGFBI, a busy first weekend of spring action that featured a lot of new pitches, and a lot of information about velocity and iVB changes. Plus, they dig into the importance of working ...

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What to Watch in Spring Training Games, Two-Seam Fastball

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 23, 2024 22:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno, Trevor and DVR discuss an unusual day at Phillies camp, superstitious teammates, and what to look for in spring training games. Plus, they continue the deep dive pitching series with a detailed look at two-seam fastballs/sinkers, before discussing a few challenges organizations have getting ...

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NBA Drama!? Doc Rivers & JJ Redick Plus NBA Draft Q&A

Game Theory Podcast - February 23, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
We breakdown the Doc Rivers drama. Is there substance to this or does JJ Redick have old beef with his former coach? NBA Draft updates and more. Be sure to check out my guest episode on Hoops Tonight - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OJ5U5... Follow Sam Vecenie on X https://twitter.com/sam_vece...

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2024 Team Previews: Twins, Guardians & Tigers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 22, 2024 22:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
After discussing a few spring news items, Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Twins, Guardians, and Tigers. Will the Twins' position player core take a leap forward with a full season of Royce Lewis at third base? Is the Twins' pitching depth and bullpen good enough ...

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Combine Preview + Draft Buzz with Kevin Fishbain

Civilized Barking: A show about the Cleveland Browns - February 22, 2024 19:24 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 55 ratings
What will the Browns be looking to accomplish at the NFL Scouting Combine? How does a team that doesn't pick until 54 on Friday fit into the draft mix? Catching up on the offseason agenda ahead of a trip to Indy. 00:15:06:93 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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2024 Team Previews: Cardinals, Cubs & Brewers

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 20, 2024 21:40 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR return to their Team Preview series to break down the Cardinals, Cubs, and Brewers. Will the Cards' loaded lineup be able to outhit their shaky starting pitching? Are the Cubs preparing to lean on a group of young players to fill a few remaining gaps in their lineup? How will the Brew...

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Eno's Case for Elly De La Cruz, Pitcher Injury Risk Considerations, and Spring News & Notes

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball - February 19, 2024 22:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
Eno and DVR discuss a few takeaways from Eno's squad in the Bay Area Rotisserie Fantasy League before digging into the latest round of news as spring training is in full swing. With a lot of positive injury news around recently hampered players, how should you adjust your plans as ADP begins to r...

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All-Star Weekend Reactions, Goodbye Ignite?

Game Theory Podcast - February 19, 2024 10:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 710 ratings
All-Star Weekend is wrapped and we're officially into the second half of the NBA season. We get into what to expect Listen on Audio Apple- https://bit.ly/3SpkHFJ Spotify- https://bit.ly/3OvPvU2 Sam Vecenie, a Senior NBA Writer at The Athletic, talks all about basketball. From the NBA, to the NB...