Assessing the NL Division Leaders & Checking In on the Nationals' Rebuild

Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

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Baseball, Sports

4.9 • 746 Ratings

🗓️ 1 July 2025

⏱️ 51 minutes

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Summary

Eno and DVR discuss the three division leaders in the National League, examining the strengths and weaknesses of the Phillies, Cubs, and Dodgers with the Trade Deadline looming at the end of the month. Plus, they check in on the Nats' rebuild, where the return in the Juan Soto trade hasn't been supplemented with enough to push the club into playoff contention.

Rundown

1:07 The Phillies Atop the East; Will They Stay There?

15:54 The Cubs Attempt to Hold Off the Brewers and Cardinals

29:28 Separation for the Dodgers in the West

39:17 Checking In on the Nationals' Rebuild

46:23 A Surprising Stat From the Nationals (2020-2025)

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