The Greatness of Willie Mays, Gerrit Cole Returns & Another Surprise in Cleveland

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

English - June 20, 2024 20:57 - 1 hour - ★★★★★ - 671 ratings
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Eno and DVR discuss the greatness of Willie Mays following his passing at the age of 93 earlier this week. Plus, they take a look around the league at key injury news, including an opportunity in the Houston rotation with Justin Verlander's move to the IL, before checking in on minor-league news and notes, and a few early waiver-wire considerations for the weekend.

Rundown
5:31 Willie Mays Passes Away at 93
13:41 Gerrit Cole Returns From the IL
19:25 Kyle Bradish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery with Internal Brace
24:02 Max Scherzer Returning Saturday Against the Royals
30:56 Jake Bloss Getting a Call to Houston
35:42 Jordan Lawlar On Minor-League IL with Hamstring Strain
39:45 Dylan Crews Joins James Wood at Triple-A
43:15 Other Prospect News & Notes
51:47 Daniel Schneeman Getting a Look in Cleveland
56:35 Ben Rice and Other Bats to Consider
1:01:45 Tobias Myers Roster Rates on the Rise

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Rundown

5:31 Willie Mays Passes Away at 93

13:41 Gerrit Cole Returns From the IL

19:25 Kyle Bradish Undergoes Tommy John Surgery with Internal Brace

24:02 Max Scherzer Returning Saturday Against the Royals

30:56 Jake Bloss Getting a Call to Houston

35:42 Jordan Lawlar On Minor-League IL with Hamstring Strain

39:45 Dylan Crews Joins James Wood at Triple-A

43:15 Other Prospect News & Notes

51:47 Daniel Schneeman Getting a Look in Cleveland

56:35 Ben Rice and Other Bats to Consider

1:01:45 Tobias Myers Roster Rates on the Rise