Episode 191 of Tablesetters is LIVE!

The Milwaukee Brewers are World Series champions for the first time in franchise history. Steve goes solo this week to break down Milwaukee’s five game victory over Tampa Bay, capping a historic 103 win season with timely hitting, dominant pitching and contributions throughout the roster.

Steve opens with Jacob Misiorowski’s Game 5 performance, delivering 5⅔ scoreless innings before exiting with a calf cramp and finishing the series with just one run allowed over 10⅔ innings. Cooper Pratt added two RBIs as Milwaukee bounced back from Tampa Bay’s dramatic Game 4 comeback to finish the job.

Then the spotlight turns to Jackson Chourio and Pratt’s breakout performances. Chourio collected 10 hits in his first 20 World Series at bats, while Pratt drove in seven runs through his Game 5 contributions. From William Contreras getting on base to Sal Frelick’s game tying homer, Milwaukee kept finding answers throughout its lineup.

On the mound, Aaron Ashby and Abner Uribe combined for 10⅓ scoreless innings through Game 4, while Robert Gasser allowed one hit over six shutout innings in Game 3. Steve revisits the eight run rally that powered that 10–1 win, including seven consecutive hits against Tampa Bay pitching, and examines why the Rays’ biggest bats struggled to respond.

Finally, Steve revisits the World Series predictions, Tampa Bay’s missed opportunities and the decisions that shaped the series. From overcoming a four run deficit in Game 2 to closing out the championship after Game 4 heartbreak, Milwaukee found different ways to bring home its first title.

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Episode 190 of Tablesetters is LIVE!

The World Series is set, and somebody is bringing home their first championship. The Milwaukee Brewers meet the Tampa Bay Rays, and Steve and Devin break down what could separate the two teams left standing.

We look at how both clubs got here, what their October performances tell us and where this matchup gets interesting. Can Milwaukee keep rolling after taking out the defending champions, or does Tampa Bay have the right formula to slow the Brewers down?

From the lineups and starting rotations to the bullpens and defense, we compare both sides and discuss which advantages could matter most. We also get into the managerial matchup between Pat Murphy and Kevin Cash, with a few tough decisions potentially shaping the entire series.

There’s plenty of star power, but this matchup could come down to someone you aren’t expecting. We talk breakout candidates, players with something left to prove and the X-factors that could turn a close game or the whole series.

Plus, one potential showdown brings together two of baseball’s most electric talents. We discuss why it’s worth watching and what could decide who gets the upper hand.

Finally, Steve and Devin make their World Series winner and MVP predictions. Are we on the same page, or are we seeing two very different endings to October? You’ll have to listen to find out.

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Episode 189 of Tablesetters is LIVE!

The Milwaukee Brewers have the two-time defending World Series champion Dodgers on the brink of elimination, Shohei Ohtani's offensive struggles are becoming impossible to ignore, and Freddy Peralta has emerged as an October ace for the Tampa Bay Rays following a remarkable turnaround since leaving the Mets. Steve also has plenty to get off his chest about another disappointing Yankees season, while the Padres, White Sox and Braves face difficult questions heading into the offseason.

We open with Milwaukee holding a commanding 2-0 NLCS lead over Los Angeles, and we're live during Game 3 as the Dodgers attempt to claw their way back into the series. The Brewers outhit Los Angeles 19-9 through the opening two games, held Dodgers hitters to a .069 batting average against their bullpen and have dictated how these games are being played. Jake Bauers' ridiculous 12-pitch walk against Yoshinobu Yamamoto, William Contreras delivering in the biggest moments and Dave Roberts' questionable decision to pitch to Milwaukee's hottest hitter have turned this series into a fascinating contrast in offensive philosophy. With Los Angeles chasing a historic third consecutive championship, we examine whether Pat Murphy's relentless, contact-oriented approach has exposed the Dodgers' weaknesses and what needs to change before this series slips away completely.

Then there's Ohtani, whose struggles go well beyond a couple of bad postseason games. He's hitting .156 with no home runs since August 18, has managed just one hit against pitches of at least 95 mph during that stretch and is dealing with neck, biceps and knee issues that appear to be affecting his swing mechanics. We examine whether Roberts can continue riding with a physically compromised superstar, whether 21-year-old rookie Josue De Paula deserves an opportunity and just how much Los Angeles can realistically expect from Ohtani as its three-peat aspirations hang in the balance.

Over in the American League, the Guardians and Rays head to Cleveland tied 1-1 in the ALCS after Peralta's dominant six-inning performance in Tampa Bay's Game 2 victory. Acquired from the Mets in August after posting a 4.99 ERA in New York, Peralta has recorded a remarkable 0.81 ERA over his last eight starts, including the postseason. We break down Gavin Williams throwing 210 pitches over six days during Cleveland's comeback against Chicago, Griffin Jax's unexpected success transitioning from Tampa Bay's bullpen to its rotation and Thursday's Game 3 pitching matchup. We also get into the controversy surrounding the Rays' inability to sell out both ALCS home games, WFAN's Evan Roberts criticizing the turnout and whether Tampa Bay's longstanding stadium and attendance issues deserve more consideration.

Steve also unloads on the Yankees after another season ends without a championship, extending their drought to 17 years. Aaron Boone appears likely to return despite eight postseason appearances in nine seasons without a title, Brian Cashman's roster construction continues to resemble a never-ending game of whack-a-mole, and the organization's pitching development seems to have unlocked something while its offensive philosophy remains two or three years behind. We dig into New York's .130 batting average against Tampa Bay, its recurring defensive disasters, Austin Wells' disappointing production and the absurd irony of assistant director of baseball operations Mike Pinsky still surviving on Survivor while the Yankees are already home.

We also put a bow on three other eliminated teams. San Diego's historically close NLDS loss to Milwaukee featured four games decided by two runs or fewer, raising questions about pitching depth and keeping its core together. Chicago's surprising postseason run ended with 52 strikeouts across its final three games against Cleveland, including a record 21 in Game 5, leaving Chris Getz facing important roster decisions. Atlanta eliminated Philadelphia before falling to Los Angeles, but Ronald Acuña Jr.'s offensive struggles and cryptic podcast comments have created another storyline heading into the winter. Meanwhile, the Phillies are moving forward with Don Mattingly on a two-year managerial deal, adding another interesting dimension to the NL East.

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