# M’s piggyback rotation debate, A’s owner regretful, BIG IL returns, Cubs closer feeling WBC effects?

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Published: 2026-06-17T20:26:25+00:00
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Phillies DH Kyle Schwarber was at 1st base for the first time since 2021. (Top of Show) He dispelled a famous saying. (4:24) The Mariners are going to a rotating piggyback rotation. Will they regret it? Get up to $200 off Square hardware when you sign up at  square.com/go/FOUL #squarepod (17:15) Cubs closer Daniel Palencia hit the IL for the second time. Is the World Baseball Classic to blame? (27:58) A's owner John Fisher is now regretting his silence over the past few years? (37:39) Quick hitters: Drake Baldwin's moonshot, Hunter Brown is very back, Brad Keller IL'd, Ryan Helsley and Cal Raleigh return, a 4-HR game from Cardinals prospect Joshua Báez, and Aaron Ashby is 10-0! Hosts: AJ Pierzynski, Erik Kratz, Scott Braun Use our code for 10% off your next order of MLB tickets on SeatGeek*: seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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