Shohei resting for Cy bid, Trey Yesavage is SO back, Yanks SP rich, Rob Thomson still loves Philly

Ex-MLB player Alexei Ramírez tested positive for four different steroids at the WBC?! (top of the show) AJ comments on his former teammate.

(02:41) The Dodgers are managing Shohei Ohtani carefully to boost his Cy Young chances and be ready for October.

(15:58) Rob Thomson made himself available to reporters following his firing and handled it with a lot of class. Will he work for the Phillies next year or go elsewhere?

(25:22) Albert Pujols could have been the manager in Anaheim this year, but wanted organizational personnel changes.

(27:41) Mets manager Carlos Mendoza says there have been no conversations about his future.

(28:40) Travis Bazzana was intentionally walked in his MLB debut. Epic!

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(29:44) D'backs infielder Ildemaro Vargas, a 34-year-old vet, is having by far the best season of his career.

(32:01) Yankees starter Cam Schlitter is INSANE.

(40:56) Juan Soto is dealing with some forearm tightness.

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(43:34) Storyline roundup: Trey Yesavage is back, Cubs pitcher Justin Steele suffered a setback, Royals infielder Jonathan India is out for the season, and Marlins closer Pete Fairbanks and Red Sox starter Garrett Crochet both head to the IL.

(45:44) George Springer has been activated off the IL.

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