Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast

The Case for a Lindor NL MVP, White Sox Continue Historical Slide, Return of El Niño, Which is More Impressive: Ohtani 50-50 or Judge 60+ HRs again? | 25

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, diving deep into the week's news with the impending return of Jacob deGrom after his continued rehab starts & dive into Jose Ramirez's impressive season that has gone largely unnoticed outside of Cleveland. Why is that happening?
Buckle up as we discuss the the failures of the White Sox and discuss the potential damage the culture of losing will leave in upcoming seasons. Is this damage done exclusive to the distinction of records this year or is it possible this cloud of failure carries over as a potential identity? How much of it can be wiped away in the start of a new campaign? We also debate whether Francisco Lindor has a legit shot at winning the NL MVP and can we make the case? We also talk about what is more impressive: Ohtani going 50-50 or Judge hitting 60+ home runs again?
But that's just the tip of the iceberg, folks. We discuss the return of Fernando Tatis Jr. Will he help the Padres continue their rise? Don't forget about the emerging "TableSetters Bump". Every prospect we talk about gets a little boost. When will Vance Honeycutt get the call? Devin saw him up close and in person this past weekend/
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!
 

Guest: Bryan Johansen (The Last Dive Bar), Eulogizing the Oakland Athletics, The Final Battle of the Bay, Oakland Coliseum Memories, Who Should Fans Blame? | 24

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 hour long episode. We have an exclusive conversation talking about all things Oakland Athletics with Bryan Johansen.  Bryan is the owner of “The Last Dive Bar” - celebrating everything about the Oakland Coliseum and the game of baseball. You can follow The Last Dive Bar on X @lastdivebar, IG @lastdivebar, and their website, lastdivebar.com. You can follow Bryan himself on X @SandLot408.
We discussed all things The Last Dive Bar and his love for the Oakland Athletics, current, past & potential yet uncertain future. What are his true feelings on the move to Las Vegas? Who should fans blame for this happening? Bryan gives his unfiltered thoughts on John Fisher and MLB in this fantastic conversation. He gave the perspective of the fanbase which is one of sadness for a historic franchise left in the wake of greed and selfishness on the part of Major League Baseball. This is a can't miss!
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!

MLB Considering 6 Inning Minimum for SP?!, Little League Classic in Williamsport, Players Weekend Superlatives, Yelich Done for the Year & Multiple CGs this weekend | 23

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, diving deep into the week's news with MLB considering mandating a 6 inning minimum for starting pitchers. How could this be implemented and is it even possible?
Buckle up as we discuss the Little League Classic between the Yankees & the Tigers and the all the pageantry in Williamsport, PA. What were our thoughts on the presentation and future of this game? Players Weekend is behind us and we give some notes about our favorite bats that the players brought to the plate and discuss the ever changing purpose of this act to show the personality of players.
But that's just the tip of the iceberg, folks. We discuss Christian Yelich undergoing season ending back surgery. Are the Brewers going to be okay without him?!  Don't forget about the emerging "TableSetters Bump". Every prospect we talk about gets a little boost. When will Nick Kurtz get the call? We saw him rise up to Double A so quickly, who knows!
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!
 

Guest: Brett Chancey (Locked on Astros/Back to the Bullpen), Jarren Duran Suspended, Rays Call Up Caminero, Mookie Shines in Return | 22

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 talking all things Astros with Brett Chancey (@HTownWheelhouse). Brett is part of the Locked On Podcast Network family and a co-host on the Locked on Astros podcast, which is your daily ticket to stay ahead of the game and the first to know the latest news, analysis, and insider info for the Houston Astros and Major League Baseball. He also contributes to ESPN South Louisana and Co-Hosts Back to the Bullpen with Mike Stanton
We discussed all things Houston Astros, current, past & future. What has he thought about the job Joe Espada has done in filling Dusty Baker's shoes? How does he see Justin Verlander being utilized upon return? We also talk about what he thought about the Astros' trade deadline and whether he thinks they gave up too much. Of course, we circle back to 2017 and his take on that controversy surrounding the Astros' championship season. It was an amazing conversation with a fantastic guest.
Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about Mookie Betts returning to the line up in grand fashion for the Dodgers. We discuss the Jarren Duran suspension, Junior Caminero being called up, the tightening of the divisional races and so much more. 
But that's just the tip of the iceberg, folks. We dig into the polls on X with interaction from the followers over there and bring back the "Swing Away or Take a Pitch" segment with three hard hitting questions.
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!

Guest: Darren “Doc” Eisenhauer (Dynasty Dingers/Scout the Statline), Post-Deadline Prospect Talk, White Sox Not Feeling "22", Mookie almost ready for return | 21

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!

Guest: Jordan Foote (OneRoyalWay-a Kansas City Royals Podcast), Speeding Towards Tuesday’s Trade Deadline, Jazz debuts with Bombers, Rays Reloadin' | 20

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have a fantastic guest for our opening segment. We have an exclusive conversation covering Kansas City Royals, talking with Jordan Foote (@footenoted) from the One Royal Way podcast on Kansas City Sports Network. Jordan is a Baker University alumnus who earned his degree in mass media.  We talked about his feelings on the 2024 season thus far, the Royals' recent trades approaching Tuesday’s deadline (Lorenzen & Harvey), projections and expectations for a postseason run, his take on the team's future, and the origin of his Kansas City Royals coverage & so much more. Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We discuss all the deals and project the buyers and sellers for Tuesday’s deadline. Tampa Bay has been trading non-stop despite being in contention. Blake Snell’s 15 K performance raised his stock significantly, and the Guardians/Phils had a memorable series this weekend. 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!

Guest: Quincy Wheeler (Cleveland Guardians Fancast, Disgusting Baseball Podcast & Covering the Corner), Beltre, Helton, Mauer & Leyland enter HOF, Ohtani 473 ft HR, Trout back Thursday? | 19

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have a tremendous guest for our opening segment. We have an exclusive conversation covering all things Cleveland Guardians talking with Quincy Wheeler (@QuincyWheeler1) from The Cleveland Guardians Fancast, Disgusting Baseball Podcast & Covering the Corner.  We talked about his feelings on the '24 campaign thus far, the Guardians' recent struggles, potential trades to be made at the deadline, his perception of the future of the team, and who he would want to sign long-term, postseason memories (comparing the two Game 7 losses in 1997 & 2016) & so much more. Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about the newest inductees into Cooperstown, Yordan Alvarez hitting for the Cycle & Shohei Ohtani's 473-foot home run amid the weekend sweep of the Red Sox. 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!

Guest: Nick Stevens (On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast), Teoscar wins HR Derby, Jarren Duran helps AL top NL, 2nd Half Bold Predictions, 2024 Draft Reaction | 18

Welcome back to Tablesetters, your go-to podcast for all things baseball! Steve and Devin are back, and we have an outstanding guest for our opening segment. We have an exclusive conversation covering all things Baltimore Orioles prospects talking with Nick Stevens(@TheVergePod) from On The Verge | An Orioles Prospect Podcast.  We talked about the potential of trading at the deadline and all the familiar conversations about the loaded Baby Birds. We bring up potential trades that Nick sees happening and the percentage that any of the cornerstone prospects (Holliday, Mayo, Basallo, Kjerstad) will be dealt. Would Tarik Skubal be worth the hefty price tag? Nick also provides the temperature of the Baltimore fanbase about what expectations are for the 2024 campaign. What would be considered a disappointment & what would be a success? Are the Orioles a World Series or bust team? Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about the HR Derby, the All-Star Game & the MLB Draft. 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!

Guest: Chuck Richter (AngelsWin.com), All Star Game Rosters Announced, Jose Miranda Breaks Record, Kershaw On Road Back, Yanks Stumblin' into Break | 17

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!

Guest: Mike Wilner (Toronto Star & Deep Left Field Podcast), James Wood Arrives in DC, HR Derby Format Shift, Giants Pay Tribute to Orlando Cepeda | 16

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 closing segment. We have an exclusive conversation covering all things Toronto Blue Jays talking with Mike Wilner (@Wilnerness) from the Toronto Star & Deep Left Field Podcast (@DeepLFPodcast).  Mike Wilner, former play-by-play Blue Jays radio broadcaster and current columnist for the Toronto Star. Mike also currently hosts the “Deep Left Field” Podcast. Weekly pod, which covers the Blue Jays as well as baseball in general. He won the John Ceruti Award in 2020, given by the Toronto Baseball Writers’ Association of America to an individual who displays goodwill, cooperation & character. Also, in 2020, the Bob Elliott Media Recognition Award recognizes individuals who have positively impacted Baseball Canada.   We discussed his views on the 2024 Blue Jays & what he perceives to be the reason for the shortcomings thus far this season. We talk about the potential of trading Vladimir Guerrero Jr. & Bo Bichette and whether he sees that happening in any world. We bring up Shohei Ohtani on a plane moment and how Ohtani's signing with the team would have changed the trajectory. We turn the clock back to the origin of his fandom & where he was when Joe Carter HR landed to give the Jays back to back World Series titles. Just a phenomenal conversation that we hope you will enjoy. Buckle up as we hop into the Meat of the Order. We talk about Orlando Cepeda & the Giants tribute to him at Oracle Park.  We discuss the call up of James Wood to the Nationals and how he's getting fans in DC excited. What does that mean for the Nationals? We assess the HR Derby rule changes and what we think of the format. Who would be our ideal competitors? We also talked more about how the Astros streaking & if Devin is officially ready to say they are back (....he is) 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!