Blind Rankings: Ballparks/Free Agents & Tag Teamin’ Stars, 2025 Hall of Fame Ballot, Skenes & Gil Win ROY, Burnes & Soto Rumors | 40

Welcome to Episode 40 of TableSetters!   This week, Devin and Steve bring their baseball smarts to the forefront with a thrilling game of Blind Rankings. From ranking free agents with randomly assigned ballparks to creating dynamic MLB “tag teams,” this segment is a wild ride packed with unpredictability, quick thinking, and plenty of laughs. Think you’ve got better rankings in mind? Tune in and see if you can outsmart our hosts!   Before diving into the ranking madness, we kick things off with our self-imposed 10-minute pitch clock to cover the hottest topics around the league. Leading the charge is the newly announced 2025 Hall of Fame ballot, with first-time candidates Ichiro Suzuki, CC Sabathia, and Dustin Pedroia stealing the spotlight. And as Billy Wagner enters his final year on the ballot, we ask the big question: Is this the year he punches his ticket to Cooperstown?   We also celebrate the 2024 Rookie of the Year winners, Paul Skenes and Luis Gil, and discuss their incredible seasons. Skenes’ historic debut with the Pirates and Gil’s emergence in the Yankees’ rotation have set the stage for bright futures in the big leagues.   On the free agency front, the buzz around Corbin Burnes and Juan Soto is heating up. The Orioles and Dodgers are reportedly leading the race for Burnes, but could another team make a surprise move? Meanwhile, Soto’s potential suitors now include the Yankees, Blue Jays, Phillies, Dodgers, and even the Mets, who are said to be planning an aggressive pursuit. Will his destination be decided by fit, money, or an unexpected twist?   To wrap up the news, we break down trade rumors, like the Royals and Reds discussing a Brady Singer-for-Jonathan India swap, and surprising moves, such as the Mets acquiring Jose Siri and the Cubs designating Adbert Alzolay for assignment. We also weigh in on Minute Maid Park’s rebranding to Daikin Field and the growing uncertainty around the Rays’ stadium deal.   Whether you’re here for Hall of Fame debates, rookie reflections, or free agency drama, this episode has something for every baseball fan. Don’t miss out—grab your headphones and join the conversation!   Follow us for exclusive content and updates:
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