{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6818a1a4eb737caf8ca41879/6a175d80e4aeeec34d81c737?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"What's Next for These Three Underperforming Hitters?","description":"<p>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&nbsp;Trea Turner,&nbsp;Jarren Duran,&nbsp;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.</p><p>Rundown:</p><p>0:31 The Streak is Over! Nick Kurtz On-Base Streak Ends at 48 Games</p><p>3:02 No, We Don’t Get It: Bryce Harper’s Toothpaste Usage is Odd</p><p>4:39 Trea Turner’s Slow Start: Better Days on Tap as He Adjusts?</p><p>21:12 Jarren Duran’s Changes: Is He Too Aggressive with Pull-Happy Approach?</p><p>37:31 Steven Kwan's Struggles: Are We Sure He’s Healthy?</p><p>46:08 Appreciating Silly: A Few Great (Random) Moments in 2026</p><p>58:15 Plus-Minus Draft Review: A Few Underperforming Stars!</p><p>Follow DVR on Bluesky: @DVR.bsky.social</p><p>Follow Eno on Bluesky: @enosarris.bsky.social</p><p>e-mail: ratesandbarrels@gmail.com</p><p>Join our Discord: https://discord.gg/FyBa9f3wFe</p><p>Subscribe to The Athletic: theathletic.com/ratesandbarrels</p><p>Hosts: Derek VanRiper &amp; Eno Sarris</p><p>With: Jed Lowrie</p><p>Editor: Jason Potere</p>","author_name":"The Athletic"}