Starting Pitcher Stock Watch

Starting Pitcher Stock Watch

From Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball by The Athletic

June 8, 2026 · 1h 9m

About this episode

The episode discusses recent performances of various baseball players, including Josh Naylor and Tarik Skubal, along with fantasy league dynamics.

More Josh Naylor theatrics and another step forward for Tarik Skubal. Today, Eno and DVR break down the latest chapter in the Josh Naylor-Detroit Tigers saga after the Mariners first baseman tossed his sliding mitt toward Tigers catcher Dillon Dingler during a play at the plate. They also discuss Skubal’s latest rehab start, the recent dominance of Bryce Miller and Michael Soroka, and wrap up the show with a look at where the money went in fantasy leagues over the weekend. Rundown: 1:43 Tarik Skubal Fires Five Scoreless Frames 3:24 Josh Naylor vs. Detroit: Another Interesting Chapter 7:50 Bryce Miller Shoves 15:36 League Shamed! Are We Making Our Leagues Too Easy? 21:15 Reid Detmers’ Step Forward: Buying Better Ratios Ahead? 22:05 Bryce Miller Never Underwent Surgery 23:52 Michael Soroka is Dealing Again 30:41 DVR Is Intrigued by Edward Cabrera 33:47 Spencer Strider Still Adjusting to Wider Mix, Lesser Stuff? 38:13 Emmet Sheehan’s Odyssey Continues 42:49 Will Relievers Get Dinged More By Smaller Zone? 49:52 Where the Money Went: Nootbar, The Martian & Cowser Lead the Way Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social e-mail…

People in this episode

Hosts: Derek VanRiper, Eno Sarris

Topics covered

  • starting pitchers
  • fantasy baseball
  • rehab starts
  • player performance
  • league dynamics

Keywords

  • Josh Naylor
  • Tarik Skubal
  • Bryce Miller
  • Michael Soroka
  • fantasy leagues

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Organizations: The Athletic

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