The Wild Card Races Are Heating Up!

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Eno, Britt and DVR discuss the return of Jasson Dominguez for the stretch run, Kumar Rocker's upcoming debut with the Rangers, and the Mets' continued presence in the NL Wild Card race. Plus, they'll discuss the Twins' untimely tailspin, the Royals' rise under J.J. Picollo, and how the current struggles of Justin Verlander might shape the Astros' playoff rotation plans.

Rundown

1:19 Jasson Dominguez Rejoins the Yankees

8:05 Kumar Rocker to Make MLB Debut on Thursday

13:30 The Mets' Continued Presence in the NL Wild Card Race

26:04 Can the Twins Disrupt Their Tailspin?

39:39 The Royals' Rise Under J.J. Picollo

55:41 Justin Verlander and the Astros' Playoff Rotation

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Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris & Britt Ghiroli

Executive Producer: Derek VanRiper

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