Swing-Off Decides ASG, Cal Raleigh Crowned Derby Champ, MLB Draft Reactions, Rays Sold & Second-Half Storylines | 93

Welcome to Episode 93 of Tablesetters! Devin and Steve return with a comprehensive look at 2025 MLB All-Star Week where tradition met experimentation, and baseball’s brightest stars took center stage under the Atlanta lights.

This episode opens with a deep dive into the new Swing-Off format that decided this year’s All-Star Game. We break down how it unfolded, the fan and player reactions, and what it could mean for the future of extra-inning baseball.

From there, we recap a thrilling Home Run Derby, highlighted by Cal Raleigh’s historic win and a final-round duel that delivered big moments from baseball’s next generation of stars.

The conversation shifts to MLB Draft Week, where we spotlight the most notable selections, strategic team hauls, and early risers alongside a sharp breakdown of the clubs that may have separated themselves for the long term. We also touch on Kade Anderson’s selection, sleeper picks, and which organizations are redefining development through the draft.

Also featured in this episode:

⚾ The debut of the ABS Challenge System and its implications for umpiring, game flow, and future implementation

⚾ Fantasy Baseball Midseason Check-In, highlighting key overperformers, second-half breakout candidates, and notable disappointments

⚾ A closer look at Byron Buxton’s no-trade stance, and why the Twins’ All-Star outfielder is staying put even as Minnesota hovers below .500 and may pivot toward selling

⚾ The Tampa Bay Rays franchise sale, including new ownership led by Patrick Zalupski, uncertainty surrounding long-term stadium plans, and the move to George M. Steinbrenner Field as a temporary postseason home

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