Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

Are You Ready For ABS Now? Sleeper Starting Pitchers & Spring Injury News

March 16, 2026·1 hr 22 min·5 clips

A bad umpire call ended the Dominican Republic's WBC run, igniting a heated discussion about ABS.

Derek and Eno recap thrilling World Baseball Classic games, including a controversial umpire call that sparks debate on automated strike zones. They then dive into fantasy baseball sleepers like Max Meyer and Shane McClanahan, analyzing pitching data and injuries, before interviewing Niv Shah about AutoNude trends and hot dog previews.

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