Tablesetters: A Baseball Podcast

In Episode 98 of Tablesetters, we unpack the most pivotal storylines shaping the stretch run of the 2025 MLB season.

The Red Sox have locked up rookie outfielder Roman Anthony with a bold $130 million extension. It’s a move that speaks volumes about Boston’s philosophy but is it visionary or premature? We break down the comps, the risks, and what this deal reveals about the new economics of baseball.

Meanwhile, the Brewers have become the first team to reach 70 wins, doing so with a balanced roster, under-the-radar stars, and a culture that’s outperforming big payrolls. Is Milwaukee the most complete team in baseball? And why aren’t they being treated like it?

Then, we turn to Miami. The Marlins have surged back to .500, swept the Yankees, and captured national attention but did they earn it? We examine whether their success is being driven by smart development or rewarded apathy, and what it means for the competitive integrity of the league.

Also in this episode:
– Fallout from a chaotic trade deadline: who took real swings and who stood still
– Paul Skenes’ historically dominant start and why he still might be underappreciated
– The Yankees’ collapse and growing criticism from within their own legacy
– Jen Pawol’s long-overdue debut as MLB’s first female umpire
– Grayson Rodriguez’s season-ending injury and what it means for the Orioles’ future

Episode 98 is loaded with analysis, perspective, and the kinds of questions that define a season.

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