# Checking In on Several Young Pitchers

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 28 May 2026, 1 h 00 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/e/6a189e7a1eddfac3eb6539e3/media.mp3

After breaking out last season, Nolan McLean has come back down to Earth a bit in 2026. Today, Eno, Trevor, and DVR discuss whether the Mets right-hander still has future ace potential. Plus, the guys dig into Andrew Painter’s progress, Bubba Chandler’s arrival, and what JR Ritchie’s return to Triple-A means for his long-term outlook. Later, they tackle perhaps the biggest question on today’s show: What the heck is going on with Paul Skenes? Rundown: 1:15 Checking In on Nolan McLean 11:52 Pitches That Move *Too Much*?! 19:32 Andrew Painter’s Progress 26:40 Corbin Burnes’ Fastball Tweaks Might Help 32:23 Bubba Chandler’s Arrival 38:45 JR Ritchie’s Outlook After Return to Minors 46:58 Quick Pitches: Andrew Alvarez, Trevor McDonald & Coleman Crow 53:43 Paul Skenes’ Changes: Is Everything OK? Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social Follow Trevor on Bluesky: @iamtrevormay.bsky.social e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels Hosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno Sarris With: Trevor May Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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