Devin Williams Implodes, the Athletics Won’t Go Away, & Stars Drop Like Flies | 81

05/07/25 • 95 min

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

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?

Instagram: @TablesettersPod
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Like, subscribe, and share to support the show—we appreciate you!

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Guest: Jack Wilson (Former MLB SS) | Jacob Wilson’s Rookie Surge, Coaching the Next Generation, & His Lasting Bond with Pittsburgh | 80

Welcome to Episode 80 of Tablesetters! Today we’re joined by Jack Wilson — former All-Star shortstop, 12-year MLB veteran, and one of the most respected infielders of the 2000s. He anchored the Pirates through a key stretch in the franchise’s history and now brings that same passion to coaching the next generation as the manager of the Greeneville Flyboys in the Appalachian League.

But Jack’s baseball story doesn’t stop there — it continues through his son, Jacob Wilson, who’s off to a phenomenal start in his rookie season with the A’s. We talk about what it’s like watching his son succeed on the biggest stage, how their games compare, and the moment Jack knew Jacob was built for the big leagues.

Jack also shares his approach to coaching today’s players, what he looks for in great infielders, and how player development has changed since his days in the Pirates and Cardinals systems. And we look back at his time in Pittsburgh — the teammates, the fans, and what it would take for the organization to truly move forward under Bob Nutting’s leadership.

This episode is a thoughtful, wide-ranging conversation about baseball’s past, present, and future and the powerful role family plays in all of it.

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Pete Rose & Shoeless Joe Reinstated Posthumously, Yankees Erupt Offensively, & Cardinals Catch Fire | 82

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