Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

Team Previews: Mariners, Pirates & Marlins

February 20, 2026·1 hr 8 min·5 clips

The Mariners had their third-best offense ever last year, but their 12th-worst defense—how will they fix it?

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris preview the Seattle Mariners, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Miami Marlins, focusing on key players, offseason moves, and fantasy sleepers. They highlight the Mariners' pitching health risks, the Pirates' revamped offense with top prospect Connor Griffin, and the Marlins' uncertain hitter group.

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