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Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast

Welcome to Tablesetters, the podcast where Devin and Steve bring you everything you need to know about Major League Baseball (MLB) and then some! Join these two baseball enthusiasts as they break down the latest games, analyze player performances, and serve up spicy commentary on all the MLB drama. With their witty banter and deep dive into the sport, Devin and Steve are here to satisfy your baseball cravings, whether you’re a die-hard fan or just tuning in. So grab your peanuts and Cracker Jacks,

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75:21

Guest: Shawn Spradling (World Baseball Classic...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2026/02/17

Welcome to Episode 141 of Tablesetters! With the 2026 World Baseball Classic just 17 days away, we’re joined by one of the most trusted and consistent voices covering the tournament — Shawn Spradling.Shawn is an international baseball writer and content creator who has built a passionate following through his detailed roster projections, commitment tracking, and in-depth breakdowns of global storylines. His work approaches the game through an international lens, spotlighting the growth, culture,

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73:50

Guest: Chris Welsh (FantasyPros, Prospect One, In...

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2026/02/12

Welcome to Episode 140 of Tablesetters.Devin is joined by Chris Welsh, Host and Analyst for FantasyPros and BettingPros, co-owner of In This League, and the creator of The Prospect One Podcast. With fantasy baseball draft season fully underway, this conversation is about stripping things back to what actually matters. Chris joins the show to discuss how he’s approaching drafts in 2026, how preparation has changed in an era of constant information, and where fantasy players can still gain real

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58:50

Guest: Jim Martin (Stony Brook Baseball) | New Era,...

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2026/02/06

Welcome to Episode 138 of Tablesetters. Steve and Devin are joined by Jim Martin, the first-year head coach of Stony Brook Baseball and just the second Division I head coach in program history.Jim steps into the role following the retirement of Matt Senk, who led the program for 35 seasons and helped establish Stony Brook as a national name, highlighted by the historic 2012 College World Series run. Unlike many coaching transitions, this one comes from within. Jim spent nearly a decade on staff,

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53:41

Framber Valdez to Detroit, Eugenio Suárez Returns to...

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2026/02/05

Welcome to Episode 138 of Tablesetters. Steve and Devin break down a trio of offseason moves that quietly say a lot about where teams believe they are—and where they’re trying to go. We open with one of the most consequential pitching signings of the winter: the Tigers landing Framber Valdez on a three-year, $115 million deal. We dig into why this isn’t just about dollars, but about organizational intent—Detroit stepping decisively into the modern ace market, buying durability, variance reduction,

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82:22

Special!: THE MLB ROYAL RUMBLE | Stat-Based...

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2026/01/31

Episode 137 of Tablesetters introduces a brand-new live concept: the MLB Royal Rumble — a stat-based elimination format designed to test how different types of baseball careers hold up when the rules never change and the criteria never stop shifting.This isn’t an argument about eras or a shortcut to crowning a “greatest” player. The structure is the point. The ring fills to five players with no eliminations. Once it’s full, every new entrant brings a predetermined stat that immediately forces a

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60:55

Guest: Ben Upton (11Point7) | College Baseball’s 2026...

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2026/01/28

Welcome to Episode 136 of Tablesetters! Steve and Devin are back as we continue our deep dive into all things baseball, and today we’re thrilled to welcome back Ben Upton, co-founder and host of 11Point7, one of the most trusted voices covering the college baseball landscape.Ben last joined us on Episode 59 in February 2025, when college baseball felt like it was standing on the edge of something bigger. One year later, heading into the 2026 season, that momentum hasn’t slowed. If anything, it’s

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60:14

Fantasy Baseball H2H Categories Mock Draft on CBS...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2026/01/22

Episode 135 of Tablesetters focuses on a fantasy baseball mock draft on CBS Sports, recorded Wednesday night at 8 p.m. ET in a 12-team head-to-head categories format.This was a full-length, 23-round mock that ran close to 90 minutes and featured a room of experienced fantasy managers from across the fantasy baseball landscape. The draft included Scott White of CBS Sports alongside Sean Martin and Mike Nelson from Fantasy Baseball Now, George Kurtz of SportsGrid, Nick Fox of NBC Sports, B_Don of

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61:46

LIVE Special!: Mets Trade for Freddy Peralta After...

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2026/01/22

Episode 134 of Tablesetters is a live reaction episode examining how teams across Major League Baseball are balancing urgency, flexibility, and long-term thinking.We open in Queens, where the New York Mets respond to missing out on Kyle Tucker by leaning into short-term upside. That approach begins with the signing of Bo Bichette to a three year, $126 million contract and continues with the trade for Luis Robert Jr., adding contact ability, athleticism, and volatility to the lineup. The week

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40:40

Special Guest Appearance on Refuse to Lose | Félix...

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2026/01/20

This is not a numbered Tablesetters episode and not our standard show format. What you’re hearing here is our segment from a recent guest appearance on Refuse to Lose, the Seattle Mariners–focused podcast hosted by Brady Farkas. Brady was kind enough to allow us to share this portion of the discussion. Listeners should check out the full episode of Refuse to Lose for the complete conversation and broader Mariners coverage.The discussion begins with Félix Hernández and the Hall of Fame. Rather than

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19:40

Mets Sign Bo Bichette (3 yrs/$126M) | Calculated...

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2026/01/16

Episode 133 of Tablesetters is a live, solo emergency reaction to the New York Mets signing Bo Bichette to a three-year, $126 million contract, a deal that immediately reframes the Mets’ offseason after missing on Kyle Tucker.This episode focuses on why this was not a fallback move. We break down the structure of the contract, the $42 million AAV, the opt-outs, and the absence of deferrals, and explain how it mirrors the same short-term, high-value philosophy the Mets pursued with Tucker. The

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80:52

LIVE Special!: Dodgers Sign Kyle Tucker (4 yrs/$240M)...

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2026/01/16

Episode 132 of Tablesetters is an emergency reaction pod centered on a market-shifting decision, as Kyle Tucker agrees to a four-year, $240 million deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, immediately resetting both the top of the free-agent market and the competitive landscape heading into 2026.We open with the deal itself, breaking down how a $60 million AAV contract represents a decisive pivot away from traditional long-term free-agent structures and toward compressed risk at the very top of the

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76:11

LIVE Special!: Ranger Suárez to Boston, Bregman to...

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2026/01/15

Episode 131 of Tablesetters is a reaction pod focused on a pivotal stretch of the offseason, as a major pitching commitment in Boston, a franchise-defining signing in Chicago, a stalled superstar market, and a rare ballpark adjustment collectively show how teams are adapting to risk, scarcity, and roster timing heading into 2026.We open in Boston, where the Red Sox are set to sign left-handed pitcher Ranger Suárez to a five-year, $130 million contract with no deferrals, no opt-outs, and no no-trade

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68:15

Random MLB Team Draft, Position-Locked Lineups,...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2026/01/09

Episode 130 of Tablesetters is a concept-driven mini episode built around roster construction, positional value, and decision-making under real constraints, as Steve and Devin each attempt to build a complete MLB lineup using nothing but a random team generator.The episode opens with a straightforward but demanding premise. Each host takes turns hitting a random MLB team generator. When a team comes up, that host must select one player from that franchise to fill a specific roster spot. Once a

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41:35

LIVE Mini-Reaction!: Cubs Land Edward Cabrera in...

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2026/01/09

Episode 129 of Tablesetters is a mini reaction episode focused on two developments that highlight how teams are navigating an offseason where certainty has become increasingly expensive. The episode opens in Chicago, where the Cubs land right-hander Edward Cabrera in a trade with the Marlins, sending outfielder Owen Caissie and infield prospects Cristian Hernandez and Edgardo De Leon to Miami. While the deal resembles a familiar exchange of pitching for position-player depth, it reflects a

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46:01

LIVE Mini-Reaction!: Kazuma Okamoto Lands in Toronto,...

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2026/01/05

Episode 128 of Tablesetters is a mini reaction pod focused on a pivotal stretch of the offseason where one signing, one trade market, and one free agent begin to reshape how teams are positioning themselves for 2026.We open in Toronto, where the Blue Jays officially make their long-anticipated breakthrough in the Japanese market by signing Kazuma Okamoto to a four-year, $60 million contract just ahead of the expiration of his 45-day posting window. The deal is a straight four-year agreement with no

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29:50

LIVE Mini-Reaction!: Tatsuya Imai Lands in Houston,...

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2026/01/01

Episode 127 of Tablesetters is a mini reaction pod, breaking down one of the winter’s most surprising pitching moves and what it immediately tells us about how teams are positioning themselves for 2026. We open with the Houston Astros signing Tatsuya Imai to a three-year, $54 million contract that can reach $63 million through performance incentives, finalized just ahead of his January 2 posting deadline. The deal includes opt-outs after each season, giving Imai the flexibility to bet on himself at

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118:14

LIVE Special!: Imai’s Clock Ticks, Orioles Re-Sign...

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2025/12/30

Episode 126 of Tablesetters breaks down a stretch of offseason moves that didn’t rely on shock value, but clearly revealed how several teams are positioning themselves for 2026.We open with Tatsuya Imai nearing the end of his MLB posting window with a January 2 deadline and, by his own admission, far less clarity than expected. Despite an elite résumé in Japan and interest from multiple clubs, firm offers have yet to materialize. We examine why interest hasn’t translated into action, which teams

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96:23

LIVE Special!: Murakami to the White Sox, Brandon...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/22

The offseason continues to take shape, and Episode 125 of Tablesetters brings together a week where the market didn’t explode — but it definitely shifted.We open with Munetaka Murakami landing with the White Sox, a short-term signing that reflects how teams are weighing upside against risk and flexibility. It’s a move that raises questions about fit, timeline, and what both sides are really betting on as Murakami makes the jump to MLB. From there, the trade market comes into focus. Brandon Lowe

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66:49

Guest: Dominic Leone (Former MLB Pitcher) | Mental...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/18

Welcome to Episode 124 of Tablesetters, and today’s conversation goes well beyond wins, losses, and box scores.We’re joined by Dominic Leone, a former Major League reliever who pitched professionally from 2012 through 2024, navigating more than a decade inside big league clubhouses during one of the most transformative periods in modern baseball. His career unfolded during the rise of Statcast driven evaluation, the reshaping of bullpen usage, and an era where flexibility, churn, and uncertainty

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64:19

Edwin Díaz to Dodgers, Schwarber Stays in Philly,...

Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/10

The offseason really planted its flag this week, and Episode 123 of Tablesetters is loaded. The Dodgers doubled down on their super-team bullpen by landing Edwin Díaz on a record-setting three-year deal, instantly changing the late-inning landscape and raising the bar yet again on what an all-in contender looks like. In the same tier of aggression, the Phillies are keeping their tone-setter at home, re-signing Kyle Schwarber on a five-year, $150 million pact while also locking in Rob Thomson through

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