# Which Prediction Do You Want to Take Back?

An episode of [Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1486883874), 8 Jul 2026, 1 h 09 min.

Audio: https://sphinx.acast.com/p/open/s/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/e/6a4eb15531f67b392b651d14/media.mp3

As the All-Star break nears, it's time to revisit some preseason predictions that didn't quite pan out. DVR explains why he'd be less bullish on Kyle Tucker today, Jed breaks down the Braves' surprising fall, and Eno evaluates the Astros' first-half performance against expectations. Plus, the guys discuss Zack Wheeler's frustration over his All-Star snub and whether the surging Marlins can make a legitimate postseason run. Rundown: 0:38 DVR’s Mulligan: Kyle Tucker Will Win NL MVP Award 4:41 NL MVP Candidates 11:59 Eno’s Mulligan: Expectations for 2026 Astros 16:46 Jed’s Mulligan: Choosing Atlanta in Four vs. The Field 23:39 Austin Riley’s Struggles 28:59 Who Does Jed Want in Place of Atlanta Now? 32:42 Zack Wheeler is Mad 40:19 A ‘Target Home-Run Rate’ 50:00 An Intriguing Change? 58:42 The Marlins Are Cooking Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.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: Jed Lowrie Editor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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