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So you don’t care what the strategy is, as long as it meaningfully improves parity?

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🎙️ This week on Rates & Barrels... ⚾

@enosarris.bsky.social and I on Clase and the McMahon trade: pod.fo/e/3047b5

@iamtrevormay.bsky.social day focused on preserving pitcher health and game planning against Nick Kurtz: pod.fo/e/305699

Today w/Jed: Deadline trends, and surging Reds: pod.fo/e/306473

Question for my baseball savvy people.

If you are in favor of a Salary Cap in MLB, what is your biggest reason why?

Maybe?

Why MLB starters should throw MORE innings YouTube video by Trevor May Baseball

Thanks @iamtrevormay.bsky.social for highlighting my research on start length and bullpen performance! What a thrill to hear an actual pitcher talking through a chart from my blog.

Ah, something positive on social media.

Episode thumbnail for the April 3rd episode of Rates & Barrels featuring Garrett Crochet. Garrett Crochet Photo: Richard Rodriguez/Getty Images

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@enosarris.bsky.social, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social & I discussed extensions for Garrett Crochet, Kristian Campbell and Ketel Marte, an 0-7 start for Atlanta, and making early adjustments to scouting reports....

Audio: pod.fo/e/2c274e
YouTube: www.youtube.com/c/RatesBarrels

Roki Sasaki is going to need another pitch. A second fastball type is likely next.

Last week, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social suggested Chase & Status for higher BPM running. Guess which mile I remembered the recommendation

Promo for the Rates & Barrels live podcast at Barebottle Brewing Company in San Francisco (Bernal Heights) on Friday, March 28th at 4:30pm.

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@enosarris.bsky.social, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social & I had Opening Day reactions, season predictions, plus trivia -- from our *live* show at Barebottle Brewing Company in San Francisco.

Join us Friday at 4:30!

Audio: pod.fo/e/2bf614
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Depends! Which one are you needing more of? Lol

Happy second day of the season.

HAPPY
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I recently had the pleasure of sitting down with Daniel Bard, where we got to hear all about his incredible path in professional baseball and go deep into the role anxiety has played on our lives as athletes. Now available wherever you get your pods!

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And now… you know.

40 of Baseball's Unwritten Rules Explained YouTube video by Trevor May Baseball

40 of Baseball's Unwritten Rules

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BRO

Fine I’ll say it. The social media wars are getting old.

Trust us. We got the nerd thing down.

ITS ABOUT DAMN TIME.

Only 51 days until spring training. Buckle up ya goofballs.

Time to start throwing again! Just. punch. tickets. @iamtrevormay.bsky.social

Grydan, Torthen, Red, and Chummy chase after kids who stole a magical silk hat...

Ep 2 of our Holiday Special is LIVE! Starring @dianaoftherose.bsky.social, @iamtrevormay.bsky.social, @actionjaxon.bsky.social, & @tylerscheid.bsky.social!

Download, listen, share, and ENJOY:
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OR you can just wipe out the IBB with the Golden AB. The UNO REVERSE.

If the Golden AB Rule is implemented in Major League Baseball, I think it would be… pretty interesting.

Yeah, I said it. You can take the bat out of hands with the Intentional walk, so why not see what happens when you put the bat IN someone’s hands?

For me, very rarely. But for a lot of guys, they have kids and partners join as much as they can. The logistics and planning are almost completely the family’s to take care of. Flights, hotel, transportation, etc. The partners make this thing possible. They are THE MOST important part.

High school to college is more of a culture shock than anything. High school to D1 is a fairly large talent gap, but College to pro is usually the biggest.

When you join the big club, you find that even the smallest mistake can kill you right away. Staying is the hardest milestone there is.

Two big reasons. One, starting pitchers ability to “settle in” and find it is what makes them a starting pitcher in the first place, especially a vet. So, it’s important to not jump the gun too early. Two, unplanned bullpen games can decimate your options for the next few games.

What is one question about Major League Baseball, or baseball in general, that you’ve always wanted to know the answer to?