May Risers & Fallers

Things are looking up for two aces: Cristopher Sánchez and Jacob Misiorowski. After dominant performances throughout May, both have emerged as early frontrunners in the NL Cy Young race. Today, Eno and DVR break down what's fueling their success, while also examining which hitters made the biggest leaps at the plate from April to May. Later, the guys dig into the disappointing seasons of Bo Bichette and Austin Riley, and examine whether either star can turn things around before the year is over.Rundown:0:40 Eno’s Trip to Firestone Walker Invitational4:31 The Miz & Cristopher Sánchez Go Off in May6:37 Jake Bauers’ Approach Against Imai’s Slider11:00 Imai Pitched Well Again12:30 Yankees Send 18 to Plate During 13-Run Third Inning18:21 Elly De La Cruz to the IL20:11 Garrett Crochet Setback27:00 Rafael Devers Turns It Around in May32:25 Carson Benge is Clicking37:02 Context is Key: Down Months Are Normal40:30 The Long Game: Does Combo Bad Finish, Slow Start Worry Us?46:29 Ildemaro Vargas, Jose Fernandez & Liam Hicks Cool Off49:30 Bo Bichette’s Struggles53:08 Austin Riley’s Quiet Start57:38 One-Year wRC+ Leaderboard: The Most Surprising Bat in the Top-Five?Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.comJoin our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.