Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball · The Athletic

Zac Gallen Stays in Arizona | Team Previews: D-backs, Braves & Royals

February 16, 2026·1 hr 16 min·5 clips

Pablo Lopez heads for an MRI on his elbow, forcing fantasy managers to rethink innings for pitchers with recent injuries.

Derek VanRiper and Eno Sarris preview the 2026 MLB season for the Diamondbacks, Braves, and Royals, discussing key injuries like Pablo Lopez's elbow, fantasy sleepers such as Brandon Pfaadt, and analytical concepts like the 'rule of five' for playing time.

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