Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast

Welcome to Episode 81 of Tablesetters! Devin and Steve are back with a fast-moving, stat-packed dive into a wild week across Major League Baseball.

We start in the Bronx, where the Yankees handed the game over to Devin Williams with a 3-0 lead in the 8th... and he handed it right back. Two outs, then chaos—after a hit and two walks, Luke Weaver gave up back-to-back two-run hits to cough up the lead entirely. Williams blamed the rain, but his ERA now sits above 10, and Yankee fans are losing patience.

The Padres continue their surge despite losing both Fernando Tatis Jr. and manager Mike Shildt to ejections—they’ve now rattled off six straight wins. Over in Queens, the Mets are falling apart: AJ Minter (1.64 ERA) is out for the season with a lat tear, Danny Young needs Tommy John, and Jesse Winker’s oblique strain will sideline him 6–8 weeks. Brett Baty’s back, and Genesis Cabrera joins the pen—but the depth is running thin.

And how about the Athletics? With a walk-off win over Seattle, they’ve gone 7-3 in their last 10 and sit just one game out of first place at 20-16. The Royals are also heating up, led by Cole Ragans, who returned from a minor groin issue and struck out 11 in his comeback start. KC has won three straight and is right in the AL Central mix.

We also dive into a brutal round of IL stints across the league—Trout, Yordan, Imanaga, Jazz, Glasnow, Buehler, Casas, and Teoscar all out. We debate which loss is the toughest to absorb.

Elsewhere:

• Bret Boone is now the hitting coach in Texas
  
• Jake Burger sent to Triple-A
  
• Leody Taveras claimed by the Mariners
  
• Evan Carter gets the call back
  
• Lance McCullers makes his first start since the 2022 World Series
  

Plus, the Sub-2 ERA Crew continues to deal:
Yamamoto (0.90), Max Fried (1.01), Mahle (1.19), Senga (1.38), Brown (1.67), Luzardo (1.94), and Kris Bubic (1.98) are all under 2.00.

And in Take a Pitch/Swing Away, we take our swings at three big topics:

• Is Pete Crow-Armstrong’s hot start sustainable?
  
• Could Aaron Judge actually chase a .400 Triple Crown?
  
• Is Sandy Alcantara’s trade value completely shot with an 8.42 ERA?

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Welcome to Episode 82 of Tablesetters! Devin and Steve dive into a loaded week of MLB headlines, starting with Commissioner Rob Manfred’s historic decision to remove Pete Rose, Shoeless Joe Jackson, and others from baseball’s permanently ineligible list. What does this mean for Hall of Fame eligibility and the legacy of the game?

We also break down:

• The Yankees’ offensive tear: Judge is hitting .414, Grisham mashes his 12th homer, and New York leads the league in runs
  
• Oswaldo Cabrera’s injury scare and DJ LeMahieu’s return
  
• Rafael Devers says no to first base—and responds by raking
  
• Evan Longoria signs a one-day deal to retire as a Ray
  
• Manager firings in Pittsburgh and Colorado — who’s next?
  
• Ronald Acuña Jr. begins rehab, Jordan Lawlar gets the call, and Brandon Woodruff hits another setback
  
• The Cardinals' 9-game win streak and how they’ve surged into the NL Central race
  

Plus:

• A Twitter stat deep-dive on the 40+ Quality Starts Club since 2023
  
• The growing list of sub-2.00 ERA arms—who’s legit and who might come back to earth?
  

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Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have an amazing guest for our opening segment. We have an exclusive conversation covering all things Los Angeles Angels talking with Chuck Richter (@AngelsWin) from AngelsWin.com. Chuck Richter is the founder and CEO of AngelsWin.com which is considered the internet home for Angels fans. You can see them on YouTube, X, or of course, their website, AngelsWin.com. They pride themselves on unraveling Angels Baseball one thread at a time and just celebrated 20 years back in January. We discussed his views on the 2024 Angels & what he perceives to be the path they are on for this season and beyond. We talked about the potential of trading at the deadline and what he is hopeful for down on the farm. We bring up Shohei Ohtani and his take on his departure from the Angels. We turn the clock back to the origin of his fandom & where he was when they won that 2002 World Series title. Just a fantastic conversation that we hope you will enjoy. Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about the All Star Game and the 32(!!) first time All Stars. We discuss the three-time National League Cy Young Award winner Clayton Kershaw throwing two innings of a simulated game on Sunday at Dodger Stadium and how he is expected to pitch in a rehab start this weekend for Triple-A Oklahoma City. We also talked more about how the Yankees shuffling continuing & if we think there is a chance that Aaron Boone would be fired at the All Star Break. And hey, remember to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tablesetterspod for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan polls. We want to hear from you! So grab your popcorn and settle in as we ignite the conversation only on Tablesetters, where every inning brings a new story, and every pitch sets the stage for baseball's greatest moments. Let's play ball!

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have an exceptional guest for our full episode. We have an exclusive conversation about the Los Angeles Dodgers with Mike DiGiovanna. Mike is an award-winning writer for the LA Times and currently contributes to the coverage of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Major League Baseball. He’s been writing for the Times since 1981 and covering MLB since 1995. You can follow Mike on X @MikeDiGiovanna.

We discussed the Dodgers, their October aspirations, and their 2024 season thus far. What does he think they have to do to make a run to a World Series? Does Yamamoto’s return next week solve their pitching woes? We dive into Shohei Ohtani’s potential 50-50 season and what his presence has meant to this lineup. Does he believe the 2020 World Series cemented Dave Roberts’ legacy, or does he need at least ONE more? Do not miss this fantastic conversation.

And hey, remember to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tablesetterspod for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan polls. We want to hear from you!

So grab your popcorn and settle in as we ignite the conversation only on Tablesetters, where every inning brings a new story, and every pitch sets the stage for baseball's greatest moments. Let's play ball!

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have an exceptional guest for our opening segment. We have an exclusive conversation in our Minor Issue, talking all things prospects with Doc Eisenhauer (@DocHollidayDyna) from Dynasty Dingers & Scout the Statline (@statlinescout).

We discussed his views on assessment and hidden gems in some minor league systems after the trade deadline. We addressed what each contender did during the deadline and whether he felt they did enough. We also discussed the sellers and whether the returns will expedite rebuilding for teams like the White Sox.

Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about Framber Valdez and his almost no-hitter. We discuss the impending return of Mookie Betts and the Dodgers’ getting Freddie Freeman back. With his recent surge, we assess Blake Snell and his potential to opt out in the offseason. Where will he wind up?

But that's just the tip of the iceberg, folks. We discuss all the under-2 ERA clubs. Is anyone new to the club? The White Sox ended their 21-game losing streak after the Athletics trolled them by playing “22” by Taylor Swift in the pregame.

And hey, remember to follow us on Instagram and Twitter @tablesetterspod for exclusive updates, behind-the-scenes content, and interactive fan polls. We want to hear from you!

So grab your popcorn and settle in as we ignite the conversation only on Tablesetters, where every inning brings a new story, and every pitch sets the stage for baseball's greatest moments. Let's play ball!