This week's episode of Extra Bases with Bristol & Booth examines everything newsworthy involving the Astros, Justin Verlander and Major League Baseball.


00:25-1:10 Jeff Passan's report on gas station sexual-enhancement pills and the warning from Major League Baseball


1:11-3:01 How Ryan Pressly's injury and surgery affects the Astros


3:02-6:02 The Astros have recalled Abraham Toro. Why is Kyle Tucker still in the minors?


6:03-8:22 Kyle Tucker's situation reminds Jeremy Booth of former top prospect J.D. Drew


8:23-12:01 Tucker will play in a regular role when he's ready and the Astros know Tucker best


12:02-15:24 Abraham Toro is the latest find by scout Jim Stevenson


15:25-17:00 Scouting the junior college ranks


17:01-27:22 How the Houston Astros handled Justin Verlander's issue with a Detroit beat writer is not a good look for the Astros


Watch in the entire episode: https://youtu.be/d82fFG4ovY4


 

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