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EPISODE · May 27, 2026 · 1H 4M

What's Next for These Three Underperforming Hitters?

from Rates & Barrels: A show about Baseball

Today, things got a little weird — thanks to Bryce Harper giving the world a glimpse into his unconventional toothbrushing routine. Eno, Jed, and DVR break down Harper’s viral moment, the end of Nick Kurtz’s on-base streak, and discuss Trea Turner, Jarren Duran, Steven Kwan, and the players who’ve brought them the most joy this season. Later, the guys revisit their plus-minus draft to see which big-name hitters have fallen short of expectations at the plate.Rundown:0:31 The Streak is Over! Nick Kurtz On-Base Streak Ends at 48 Games3:02 No, We Don’t Get It: Bryce Harper’s Toothpaste Usage is Odd4:39 Trea Turner’s Slow Start: Better Days on Tap as He Adjusts?21:12 Jarren Duran’s Changes: Is He Too Aggressive with Pull-Happy Approach?37:31 Steven Kwan's Struggles: Are We Sure He’s Healthy?46:08 Appreciating Silly: A Few Great (Random) Moments in 202658:15 Plus-Minus Draft Review: A Few Underperforming Stars!Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today, things got a little weird — thanks to Bryce Harper giving the world a glimpse into his unconventional toothbrushing routine. Eno, Jed, and DVR break down Harper’s viral moment, the end of Nick Kurtz’s on-base streak, and discuss Trea Turner, Jarren Duran, Steven Kwan, and the players who’ve brought them the most joy this season. Later, the guys revisit their plus-minus draft to see which big-name hitters have fallen short of expectations at the plate.Rundown:0:31 The Streak is Over! Nick Kurtz On-Base Streak Ends at 48 Games3:02 No, We Don’t Get It: Bryce Harper’s Toothpaste Usage is Odd4:39 Trea Turner’s Slow Start: Better Days on Tap as He Adjusts?21:12 Jarren Duran’s Changes: Is He Too Aggressive with Pull-Happy Approach?37:31 Steven Kwan's Struggles: Are We Sure He’s Healthy?46:08 Appreciating Silly: A Few Great (Random) Moments in 202658:15 Plus-Minus Draft Review: A Few Underperforming Stars!Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.socialFollow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.sociale-mail: [email protected] our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFeSubscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrelsHosts: Derek VanRiper & Eno SarrisWith: Jed LowrieEditor: Jason Potere Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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