Eno Sarris and Derek VanRiper, along with Britt Ghiroli, Trevor May, and Jed Lowrie discuss advanced stats, strategy, prospects and more. From the first move of the Hot Stove season to the final pitch of the World Series, join us for year-round baseball talk. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Weekly prospect and dynasty talk from Lead Prospect Analyst James Anderson.
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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 ...
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Jeff Erickson, Clay Link, James Anderson, Scott Jenstad, Todd Zola, Fred Zinkie, Erik Halterman and Ryan Boyer cover fantasy baseball year round, including draft prep, strategy and much more!
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Two college professors talking about the influence sports and sports media have in our society. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/sportsnerds/support
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Guest: Eno Sarris (The Athletic) | Media Rights Shakeup, Stuff+ Mastery, Postseason Truths & The Future of Baseball Analytics | 119
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1:08:16Welcome to Episode 119 of Tablesetters—and today we’re joined by one of the most influential minds in modern baseball analysis. Eno Sarris, Senior MLB Writer at The Athletic, co-host of Rates & Barrels, creator of Stuff+, and a driving force behind how the sport understands pitching, pitch design, and player value, sits in with us for a conversatio…
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James Anderson and Eno Sarris discuss the 2026 fantasy baseball prices for the top young starting pitchers in the game, including Chase Burns, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Emmet Sheehan and more! 01:20 High Upside SPs 03:20 Chase Burns 04:55 Cam Schlittler 09:30 Jacob Misiorowski 13:30 Emmet Sheehan 18:30 Nolan McLean 23:45 Trey Yesavage 27:5…
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James Anderson and Rob Silver discuss the 2026 rookie shortstop class, sleeper candidates to hit 30-plus homers, reliever land mines, Rob's 2026 prospect crush plus much more! 01:40 Konnor Griffin 09:20 Rookie Shortstops 13:20 Finding Cheap Power 15:45 Jorge Polanco 17:35 Dominic Canzone 19:45 Royce Lewis 23:05 Max Muncy (LAD) 26:20 Jordan Walker 3…
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James Anderson and Rob Silver discuss the rookie shortstop class, sleeper candidates to hit 30-plus homers, reliever land mines, Rob's prospect for 2026 plus much more! 01:40 Konnor Griffin 09:20 Rookie Shortstops 13:20 Finding Cheap Power 15:45 Jorge Polanco 17:35 Dominic Canzone 19:45 Royce Lewis 23:05 Max Muncy (LAD) 26:20 Jordan Walker 31:25 Po…
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The Nimmo-Semien Swap, Sonny Gray to Boston & Dylan Cease Lands with the Blue Jays
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1:15:18Eno and DVR return from their Thanksgiving break to discuss a busy final week of November that included a surprising Brandon Nimmo for Marcus Semien trade between the Mets and Rangers, Sonny Gray to the Red Sox for two pitchers, Dylan Cease's new seven-year, $210 million deal with the Blue Jays, and another move for the Orioles with the addition of…
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Guest: Jim Allen (jballallen.com) | Imai & Murakami’s Transition to MLB, Posting System Realities, NPB’s New Wave & Japan’s WBC Passion | 121
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44:14Welcome to Episode 121 of Tablesetters — and today we’re joined by one of the most essential voices in global baseball storytelling. Jim Allen, longtime NPB writer, analyst, historian, and the force behind jballallen.com and its weekly newsletter, sits down with us for a deep, far-reaching conversation about the heartbeat of Japanese baseball and i…
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LIVE Special!: Dylan Cease to Toronto, The Nimmo–Semien Blockbuster, Sonny Gray to Boston & Blind Rankings: Free Agent Tag Teams & Ballpark Fits | 120
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1:46:00The offseason didn’t take a warm-up lap — it jumped straight into real movement. Episode 120 starts with two Blind Rankings games: Devin puts together eight random free-agent tag teams, pairing two available players who would be a fun combo for any club to sign together, while Steve works through eight free-agent ballpark fits to see which hypothet…
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Sleepers Coming Over From Asia w/ Tim McLeod
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1:03:05James Anderson and Tim McLeod discuss Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto and the rest of the players making the leap from Asia to MLB in 2026! 01:10 Tatsuya Imai 06:25 Munetaka Murakami 10:45 Kazuma Okamoto 15:30 Cody Ponce 18:50 Foster Griffin vs. Anthony Kay 22:35 Jon Duplantier 25:00 Lewin Diaz isn’t coming over 26:50 Jo Hsi Hsu 28:…
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Sleepers Coming Over From Asia w/ Tim McLeod
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1:03:05James Anderson and Tim McLeod discuss Tatsuya Imai, Munetaka Murakami, Kazuma Okamoto and the rest of the players making the leap from Asia to MLB in 2026! 01:10 Tatsuya Imai 06:25 Munetaka Murakami 10:45 Kazuma Okamoto 15:30 Cody Ponce 18:50 Foster Griffin vs. Anthony Kay 22:35 Jon Duplantier 25:00 Lewin Diaz isn’t coming over 26:50 Jo Hsi Hsu 28:…
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Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?
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1:15:39Rebound Starting Pitchers, Past Big Contracts & 'The Year of the Splitter' in 2026?Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss several rebound candidates in the starting pitcher pool for 2026 including a potential Cy Young Award candidate in the American League who was limited by injuries in 2025. Plus, they look back at how big deals for starting pitchers have w…
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The 2026 RotoWire Roundtable Rankings have arrived, and Erik Halterman is joined by fellow roundtable ranker Todd Zola to discuss the first round as well as some of the most difficult players to rank. --- 00:00 Intro 02:30 Headlines 10:15 The First Round 21:50 Rankings Disagreements, First Three Rounds 42:30 Rankings Disagreements, Later Rounds ---…
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Grayson Rodriguez to the Angels, Four Accepted Qualifying Offers & Free Agent Bargain Bats
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1:06:18Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss Tuesday's trade between the Angels and Orioles, which sent Grayson Rodriguez to Anaheim for Taylor Ward. Plus, they discuss several accepted Qualifying Offers -- including Brandon Woodruff, Trent Grisham and Gleyer Torres (Shota Imanaga accepted one too, he'll be covered on the next episode) -- a few ideas for how the Pira…
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LIVE Special!: Naylor Signs 5-Year Deal with M's, Orioles Trade Grayson Rodriguez, QO Surprises & Padres Ownership Shake-Up | 118
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1:44:25Welcome to Episode 118 of Tablesetters. The offseason opened with a major move, as Josh Naylor signed a five-year deal with the Seattle Mariners, immediately reshaping the first-base market. His return reinforces Seattle’s lineup core and removes one of the most dependable bats from free agency. We break down why the deal came together quickly, why…
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James Anderson and Eno Sarris discuss the 2026 fantasy baseball prices for the top young starting pitchers in the game, including Chase Burns, Jacob Misiorowski, Cam Schlittler, Emmet Sheehan and more! 01:20 High Upside SPs 03:20 Chase Burns 04:55 Cam Schlittler 09:30 Jacob Misiorowski 13:30 Emmet Sheehan 18:30 Nolan McLean 23:45 Trey Yesavage 27:5…
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Josh Naylor Stays in Seattle and More Hardware for Ohtani, Judge, Skubal & Skenes
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1:18:42Eno and DVR discuss Josh Naylor's return to Seattle on a five-year deal (financials unconfirmed prior to recording) and the other moves that might be on tap in Seattle this winter. Plus, a check-in on Emmanuel Clase and Luis Ortiz, before a look at this year's BBWAA Award Winners, a few reports and rumors around starting pitchers, and some exciteme…
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Free Agent Rankings: Closers, Mid-Tier Targets and Avoids & Potential Bargains
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1:08:57Eno and DVR discuss the closers, mid-tier hitters and starting pitchers, and potential bargains from this winter's free-agent class. Will Edwin Díaz find another five-year, nine-figure deal? For teams with limited budgets, which mid-tier players make the most sense? Rundown 1:31 How Would You Approach This Year's Group of Relievers? 16:04 'Would Yo…
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Early Draft Season Questions with Frank Stampfl
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1:05:3900:00 Intro 02:25 Cy Young Award winners 06:35 What does the first round look like? 18:30 Who is the SP4? 25:45 How has the catcher landscape changed? 35:05 How many closers are locked in right now? 43:15 What to do about second and third base? 49:05 What does it look like to wait on starting pitching (Frank's team)? 57:45 What does it look like to…
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What We Learned From the 2025 Fantasy Baseball Season
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1:22:33Eno and DVR are back from First Pitch Arizona to discuss a few things they learned from the 2025 season. The decision to maintain a more balanced approach to pitching on draft day helped Eno in a big way last season as the 21-40 range Starting Pitchers continue to provide plenty of added value. They look at some of the inexperienced risers in that …
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Guest: Will Klein (World Series Champion, Los Angeles Dodgers) | 18-Inning Heroics, Dodgers Dynasty, & The Mindset Behind Greatness | 117
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1:18:10Welcome to Episode 117 of Tablesetters! Today we’re joined by Will Klein, one of the breakout stars of the 2025 postseason and a pitcher whose performance will be remembered as a defining moment in Dodgers history. A fifth-round pick out of Eastern Illinois in 2020, Klein’s path to the majors was anything but straightforward — marked by perseveranc…
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James Anderson gives some quick risers and fallers from his too early top 300 rankings before breaking down the top 25 rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues! 02:25 Risers/Fallers From Early Top 300 08:30 Top 25 Prospects For 2026 09:35 Nolan McLean is No. 1 12:15 Buy Samuel Basallo 14:25 Trey Yesavage Will Get Strikeouts 16:25 Market’s Sharp On…
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James Anderson gives some quick risers and fallers from his too early top 300 rankings before breaking down the top 25 rookies for 2026 fantasy baseball leagues! 02:25 Risers/Fallers From Early Top 300 08:30 Top 25 Prospects For 2026 09:35 Nolan McLean is No. 1 12:15 Buy Samuel Basallo 14:25 Trey Yesavage Will Get Strikeouts 16:25 Market’s Sharp On…
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Guest: Keith Raad (New York Mets on WCBS 880) | 2025 Collapse, Alonso & Díaz Decisions, Tarik Skubal Speculation, and the Soto-Led Future | 116
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1:17:02Welcome back to Tablesetters, your home for deep-dive baseball conversation and analysis. Steve and Devin are here, and we’re thrilled to welcome back Keith Raad, the play-by-play broadcaster for the New York Mets on WCBS 880, returning to the show for the first time since Episode 37. Keith works alongside Mets Hall of Famer Howie Rose, bringing fa…
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Free Agent Rankings: The Best Available Upgrades This Winter
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1:12:28Eno and DVR discuss the top of the this year's free-agent class, headlined by Kyle Tucker -- a player they are divided on with the potential price tag approaching the $400 million range -- and featuring a mix of interesting bats including Bo Bichette, Cody Bellinger, Kyle Schwarber, Pete Alonso, and Alex Bregman, and at least a trio of major rotati…
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LIVE Special!: MLB Free Agency Begins — Who Signs Where? | 115
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1:59:23MLB free agency has officially opened, and Steve and Devin are back with Episode 115 for one of Tablesetters’ most anticipated offseason events — The Free-Agent Match Draft. Each host enters with a secret 15-pick draft board, predicting where the biggest names in baseball will sign and what their contracts will look like. Every correct destination …
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Tough Ranks + AFL Standouts w/ Aram Leighton
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1:02:40James Anderson and Aram Leighton discuss the 2026 outlooks for Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle before talking tough prospects to rank and Arizona Fall League standouts! 01:15 Konnor Griffin 04:45 Kevin McGonigle 11:10 Konnor Griffin’s ETA 16:25 Kevin McGonigle’s ETA 18:45 Nolan McLean vs. Trey Yesavage 25:25 Bubba Chandler 27:00 Who is the No. 4…
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Tough Ranks + AFL Standouts w/ Aram Leighton
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1:02:40James Anderson and Aram Leighton discuss the 2026 outlooks for Konnor Griffin and Kevin McGonigle before talking tough prospects to rank and Arizona Fall League standouts! 01:15 Konnor Griffin 04:45 Kevin McGonigle 11:10 Konnor Griffin’s ETA 16:25 Kevin McGonigle’s ETA 18:45 Nolan McLean vs. Trey Yesavage 25:25 Bubba Chandler 27:00 Who is the No. 4…
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The Dodgers Win Back-to-Back Titles w/Incredible Game 7 Victory in Toronto
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59:40Eno, DVR, and Jed discuss the Dodgers' rally from 3-2 series deficit in the series and an Instant Classic Game 7 road win in Toronto that featured nearly everything you could ask for from the final game of a great series. From Bo Bichette's early three-run homer off of Shohei Ohtani to Will Smith's 11th-inning solo shot vs. Shane Bieber, and everyt…
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LIVE Special!: Dodgers Go Back-to-Back, 2025 World Series Game 7 Immediate Reaction | 114
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57:24Steve and Devin went live for Episode 114 as the 2025 World Series reached its epic conclusion — an all-time classic that saw the Los Angeles Dodgers repeat as champions after an 11-inning thriller in Toronto. The Dodgers outlasted the Blue Jays 5–4 in Game 7 at Rogers Centre, capturing their second straight World Series title and becoming baseball…
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Trey Yesavage Dominates to Send the Blue Jays Home with a 3-2 Series Lead
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44:00Eno, DVR, and Trevor discuss Trey Yesavage's dominant performance in Game 5 as the Blue Jays head back to Toronto with a 3-2 series lead, a puzzling decision from Dodgers manager Dave Roberts in the seventh inning when the game was still within reach, and the potential fatigue catching up to the older roster in this series after an 18-inning marath…
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Prospects On The Rise w/ Owen Hurd
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1:10:44James Anderson and Owen Hurd discuss the industry prospect draft they're participating in, including which prospects went too high, and which prospects were the best values! 01:15 First Two Rounds 03:05 Nolan McLean Debate 07:35 Floor vs. Ceiling 10:40 Surprise Picks 11:45 Best Values 13:15 Bryce Eldridge Debate 16:45 Mining The Mock 24:35 Owen’s T…
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James Anderson and Owen Hurd discuss the industry prospect draft they're participating in, including which prospects went too high, and which prospects were the best values! 01:15 First Two Rounds 03:05 Nolan McLean Debate 07:35 Floor vs. Ceiling 10:40 Surprise Picks 11:45 Best Values 13:15 Bryce Eldridge Debate 16:45 Mining The Mock 24:35 Owen’s T…
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A Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Homer and a Four-Run Fourth Tie the World Series at 2-2
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46:24Eno and DVR discuss the Blue Jays' Game 4 win over the Dodgers including strong pitching performances from Shane Bieber and Shohei Ohtani, Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s huge swing in the third inning, Mason Fluharty's critical work finishing up the sixth, and how they expect things to change for Game 5 with a return to the matchup that started the series…
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A World Series Instant Classic: Freddie Freeman's Walk-Off Homer Ends Game 3 Marathon
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42:49Eno and DVR discuss an epic Game 3 between the Blue Jays and Dodgers which eventually ended with a Freddie Freeman walk-off homer in the 18th inning! They look back at a game that had nearly everything -- including six scoreless innings from two relievers added to the Dodgers for this series -- and consider the fallout with Games 4 and 5 to come pr…
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LIVE Special!: 2025 World Series So Far — Dodgers vs. Blue Jays Tied 1–1 | 113
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1:41:33Steve and Devin went live for Episode 113 as the World Series reached Los Angeles with the series tied 1–1. Through two games, it’s been everything you’d expect from two balanced, well-prepared teams. Toronto took Game 1 by sticking to their plan — long at-bats, traffic on the bases, and patience that wore Blake Snell down early. Addison Barger’s p…
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The Dodgers and Blue Jays Head to L.A. Tied Up at 1-1
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56:06Eno and DVR discuss the first two games of the Dodgers-Blue Jays series, including the nine-run outburst from the Jays' bats in the sixth inning of Game 1, Yoshinobu Yamamoto's latest postseason heroics in Game 2, and a few questions from each game including the Dodgers' bullpen management when Blake Snell ran into trouble in the sixth inning of Ga…
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Bo Bichette is Back! World Series Updates with Fabian Ardaya and Mitch Bannon
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1:11:22Eno, DVR and Britt are joined by Fabian Ardaya to talk about the Dodgers' bullpen 'Circle of Trust' ahead of the World Series matchup with the Blue Jays, the Postseason return of Shohei Ohtani's splitter, Dave Roberts' path to Cooperstown, and Mitch Bannon to discuss Bo Bichette's return to the Jays' roster, and the decision to start rookie Trey Ye…
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World Series Preview: Key Matchups & X-Factors
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1:13:04Eno, DVR, and Trevor preview the Blue Jays vs. Dodgers' matchup in this year's World Series and take a look at the Tale of the Tape before highlighting a few critical matchups, and sharing their 'X-factors' for the Fall Classic, and a few predictions. Plus, they compare the current Dodgers' rotation to the 1995 Atlanta Braves, which featured three …
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