Trea Turner's MVP-Caliber Campaign & Tight Playoff Battles Continue
Trea Turner's MVP-Caliber Campaign & Tight Playoff Battles Continue  
Podcast: Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball
Published On: Mon Sep 08 2025
Description: Eno and DVR discuss a hamstring injury for Trea Turner, who has built a strong case to be considered for NL MVP honors in his age-32 season. Plus, they take a look around the league after another busy weekend and take stock of the still crowded AL Wild Card race, the Dodgers' shrinking lead (one game) in the NL West, and a few waiver wire observations.Rundown5:00 Trea Turner: Slowed by Hamstring Strain (Grade 1, placed on IL after episode was recorded)11:10 Bobby Witt Jr.'s Back Spasms; Cole Ragans' First Rehab Start19:21 The Dodgers' Lead in the NL West Shrinks to One Game27:12 Daniel Palencia's Injury; Checking In on the Cubs' Bullpen33:20 Byron Buxton Swats 30th Homer; Leaves Early After HBP37:03 A Rough Outing for Bubba Chandler42:36 Where the Money Went: Parker Meadows, Daylen Lile & Zack Gelof53:13 Managing Lineups in Crunch Time Scenarios1:01:07 Juan Soto: The NL MVP?Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.socialFollow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisProducer: Brian SmithExecutive Producer: Derek VanRiper Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.