Best Steve Acuna Podcasts (2025)

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From Worcester: Buster’s Top 5; Mets and the Kick Change; Giancarlo Stanton Returning; First Base Solutions for Red Sox 57:15

1d ago57:15

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Jorge Castillo and Buster discuss how the kick change has elevated the Mets’ pitching, a great early season series between the Yankees and Padres, and why Rafael Devers is the best solution for the Red Sox at fist base. Then, Michael Kay stops by to talk about how Aaron Boone’s plan for Devin Williams, how is Ben Rice going to get at-bats with Stan…

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Mets Beat Diamondbacks, Juan Soto is Him, Luisangel Acuña Deserves a Starting Spot | 420 51:22

3d ago51:22

51:22

Amazing series win. The fellas dug deep to end their awful 26 games in 27 days stretch with a win over the D-Backs. It was a weird series with the Midnight Mets as usual but we got some great performances from Juan Soto, Francisco Lindor, Kodai Senga, Griffin Canning, and more to take this one. Also, we got some not so good stuff from Dedniel Nuñez…

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Summer of Opportunists: Aaron Judge Isn’t Hot Yet; Early MVP Watch; One Year of Paul Skenes 1:09:05

3d ago1:09:05

1:09:05

Tim Kurkjian and Buster discuss whether Aaron Judge will continue to improve this season, if Tim has given up on the Orioles, what’s the temperature of the trade market, the Red Sox's options at first base, and the Zach Wheeler as the best kept secret in baseball. Then, Hembo stops by to talk about his top-three MVP candidates in each league, the R…

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Mets Prospect Report, Brandon Sproat vs Nolan McLean, Pitching Depth | 419 49:15

4d ago49:15

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Prospect Report! We talk about every level of the Mets minor league system from Port St. Lucie to Syracuse to talk about big news from Mets prospects. Notes on risers like Raimon Gomez, AJ Ewing, Jack Wenninger, Nolan McLean, Jett Williams, Jonah Tong, Drew Gilbert, Ryan Lambert and more! Buy or sell your next car today at CarGurus.com and make sur…

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Devin Williams Implodes, the Athletics Won’t Go Away, & Stars Drop Like Flies | 81 1:35:35

3d ago1:35:35

1:35:35

Welcome to Episode 81 of Tablesetters! Devin and Steve are back with a fast-moving, stat-packed dive into a wild week across Major League Baseball. We start in the Bronx, where the Yankees handed the game over to Devin Williams with a 3-0 lead in the 8th… and he handed it right back. Two outs, then chaos—after a hit and two walks, Luke Weaver gave …

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Trombone: Clown Car Takes Atlanta; Aaron Judge is Peerless; Teoscar Hernandez on Defending His Derby Title 41:08

5d ago41:08

41:08

The Clown Car with Buster, David Cone, Karl Ravech and Eduardo Perez leaves Truist Park on foot while talking about an ego building win for the Braves, the Dodgers needing Dustin May to round into form, the Red Sox losing Triston Casas for the season the and ensuring infield debate, the Rangers slow start, the Cubs down another starting pitcher, an…

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Horrible Double Header, RISP Killing Mets | 418 35:11

6d ago35:11

35:11

What a terrible Sunday of baseball. The Mets smoked the ball all over the field but still couldn’t buy a big hit against the Cardinals. Juan Soto had a home run robbed, Mark Vientos is lost with men on base, and Jesse Winker got hurt. Blade Tidwell’s debut didn’t go as planned either despite some awful luck. Whatever, gotta bounce back in Arizona. …

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Popcorn the Cat: Janet Marie Smith on Dodgers Stadium CF; Mariners Swinging; Baseball Birthdays 1:03:02

8d ago1:03:02

1:03:02

Alden Gonzalez and Buster discuss their favorite birthday gifts they’ve received, the Mariners’ exciting offensive start, if four NL West teams are better than any team in the American League, and the Braves grinding toward .500 after a brutal start. Plus, Sarah Langs has an essay on birthdays and the best baseball birthdays. Then, influential stad…

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Mets Lose Series to Diamondbacks, Bullpen Getting Weird, Juan Soto Breaks Out | 417 38:33

9d ago38:33

38:33

Annoying series. It started great with a rout on Tuesday, but the bats fell cold again and we lost two of three to a solid Diamondbacks team. Juan Soto does look he's turned a corner which is good. That was it though as the rest of the lineup, especially Mark Vientos, couldn't find a big hit. Also, the bullpen is getting hit by injuries and Carlos …

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Guest: Jack Wilson (Former MLB SS) | Jacob Wilson’s Rookie Surge, Coaching the Next Generation, & His Lasting Bond with Pittsburgh | 80 1:13:08

9d ago1:13:08

1:13:08

Welcome to Episode 80 of Tablesetters! Today we’re joined by Jack Wilson — former All-Star shortstop, 12-year MLB veteran, and one of the most respected infielders of the 2000s. He anchored the Pirates through a key stretch in the franchise’s history and now brings that same passion to coaching the next generation as the manager of the Greeneville …

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Dinner’s Ruined: Baltimore’s Biggest Problem; Can the Rockies Win at Coors Field?; Tyler Glasnow Goes on IL 59:42

10d ago59:42

59:42

Hembo and Buster discuss the Phillies, which team should take a shot on Sandy Alcantara, Max Fried’s superpower, why Baltimore’s biggest problem is NOT its pitching, what is preventing Julio Rodríguez from reaching his potential and how the National League became so superior. Then, Tim Kurjian stops by to talk about his being fired from his lawn ca…

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EP 141 - Bud LeCompte (Bass & Pick-up Builder) 1:06:24

11d ago1:06:24

1:06:24

Send us a text EP 141 of The Bass Shed Podcast features an in-depth conversation with bass and pickup builder Bud LeCompte, the mastermind behind LeCompte Basses. Bud delves into his journey from musician to luthier, sharing how his passion for design and tone led him to develop custom instruments that stand out in the boutique bass world. He discu…

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Brandon Nimmo Huge Game, Mets Bounce Back | 416 48:53

11d ago48:53

48:53

Long series in Washington. High highs and low lows. We talk about everything from the loss Friday, collapse Sunday, and strong games Saturday and Monday. Mark Vientos is looking better, Juan Soto played some rough defense, Tylor Megill looks elite, Clay Holmes hitting his stride, and questions about the bullpen. Nutrafol is offering our listeners $…

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Piggy Bank: Clown Car Declares Phillies Back; Devin Williams Out as Yankees Closer; Dansby Swanson on Oiling His Glove 41:38

12d ago41:38

41:38

The Clown Car whips around Chicago with Buster, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and David Cone. The guys discuss whether the Phillies are officially back, positives from Philadelphia’s bullpen, Pete Crow-Armstrong feeling like Chicago, Kyle Tucker dropping clues about free agency, the Yankees relieving Devin Williams of his closer duties, and a fan verb…

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Mets Blow Huge Lead, Bullpen Struggling, Voicemail Episode | 415 51:25

12d ago51:25

51:25

Rough weekend. We took voicemails from you guys to air out some of the frustrations from these first three games against the Nationals before the series conclusion on Monday. We answered questions about the bullpen, Brandon Nimmo, Juan Soto, José Buttó and much more. Go to https://harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with H…

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Guest: Ben Weaver (Skippers View & Tomahawk Talk) | Braves Turnaround, Pitching Questions, Trade Deadline Outlook | 79 1:05:53

12d ago1:05:53

1:05:53

Welcome back to Tablesetters for Episode 79! Devin and Steve are here with a packed episode, and tonight they’re joined by a special guest — Ben Weaver from Skippers View and Tomahawk Talk — to dive deep into all things Atlanta Braves. We start with Ben’s story: how he began covering the Braves and what he’s learned covering the team daily. From th…

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Hitting Conditions: Cubs GM Jed Hoyer Goes Deep on Pete Crow-Armstrong; Buster Top 5 Teams; Mets Sweep Phillies 53:14

15d ago53:14

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David Schoenfield and Buster discuss the best centerfielders in baseball, something feeling off with the Phillies, the Mets having enough pitching, an encouraging Mariners nugget, and if the A’s could sneak into the playoffs. Then, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer stops by to talk about the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong, what sepa…

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Mets Sweep Phillies, Best Pitching in League, Francisco Lindor is on Fire | 414 51:45

17d ago51:45

51:45

SWEEP! SEVEN WINS IN A ROW! PERFECT HOMESTAND. The vibes literally could not be higher right now. We just spent all week at Citi Field and talk about the vibes in the park, the amazing pitching from Tylor Megill, Griffin Canning, and the bullpen, Juan Soto’s clutch defense, Marte’s walk-off hit, and the amazing things happening with this team right…

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Bobblehead: Another Wild Game at Wrigley; Mets' Hot Start; A's Promote Nick Kurtz; Reviewing Steinbrenner Field 1:12:34

17d ago1:12:34

1:12:34

Hembo and Buster discuss a wild walk off win for the Cubs over the Dodgers, Aaron Judge’s historic start, panic or patience for three closers, why it’s the perfect time to trade Byron Buxton and Corbin Caroll packing a punch. Then, Todd Radom reviews his trip to George M. Steinbrenner Field, shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond, and administers the…

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Media Marvel: Ronald Acuña Jr. & Braves | 413 20:23

18d ago20:23

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Special, exclusive Media Marvel episode about the bizarre situation going on right now between Ronald Acuña Jr., Braves' Manager Brian Snitker, Jarred Kelenic, Jeff Francoeur for some reason, and the rest of baseball media after Kelenic didn't run out a fly ball and Acuña sub-tweeted his own manager. Top to bottom crazy story. Go to https://hungryr…

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Acuña Jr. vs. Snitker, 5 Top Prospects Called Up, & AL ROY Race Gets Crowded | 78 1:43:49

17d ago1:43:49

1:43:49

In Episode 78 of Tablesetters, the pressure’s rising — and not just in the standings. We begin in Atlanta, where the Braves were riding a four-game win streak but dealing with tension off the field. After Jarred Kelenic was thrown out for not hustling, Ronald Acuña Jr. took to social media with a since-deleted post suggesting he wouldn’t have gotte…

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From His Tuchus: Fernando Tatis Jr. on His Dad’s Advice to Improve His Swing; Clown Car Hits Houston 45:59

19d ago45:59

45:59

Buster, David Cone, Eduardo Perez and Karl Ravech ditch the Clown Car and opt walk from Daikin Park back to the hotel. The guys discuss Luis Arráez colliding with Mauricio Dubón, Fernando Tatis Jr. operating at a different level, the painful start to the Orioles’ season, Max Fried’s near no-hitter and Ronald Acuna Jr. attacking the Braves on X. The…

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Mets Sweep Cardinals, Citi Field is Electric, and Francisco Lindor is Elite | 412 52:55

20d ago52:55

52:55

SWEEP. Incredible series against the Cardinals. Clean baseball, relatively easy wins, great pitching, clutch hitting, and Citi Field was completely electric. Shout out the fans for packing the house in April and we got great contributions from Francisco Lindor, Pete Alonso, Kodai Senga, Griffin Canning, Juan Soto and more. Go to https://SpotandTang…

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Review of the Juan Soto, New York Post Fiasco | 411 26:28

22d ago26:28

26:28

There was an unnecessary firestorm this week after a Juan Soto quote in the New York Post circulated like wild fire and we wanted to give it a standalone Media Marvel because it was truly incomprehensible. Demands of boos, outright negativity, and a lack of any baseball understanding led to this, and we're breaking it all down here. Schedule your P…

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Pickleball: Cubs Need Pitching Help; Padres at No. 1; World Series Ring 58:27

22d ago58:27

58:27

Jesse Rogers and Buster discuss Spencer Strider’s sharp return, pickleball taking over MLB clubhouses, the Padres climbing to No. 1 in the power rankings, and why the AL West is where you want to be. Then, Todd Radom shares this week’s Ballpark & Beyond and administers the weekly quiz. Next, Sarah Langs on James Wood. Later, Jessica Mendoza talks a…

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Mets Lose to Twins, Francisco Lindor Struggles, Juan Soto a Bit Off | 410 42:41

24d ago42:41

42:41

Rough series, sloppy baseball. Didn’t really have any business to win any game. We talk about everything from Lindor’s errors, Pete still mashing, Luisangel Acuña’s emergence, Clay Holmes step forward, Brandon Nimmo being absent, Juan Soto still not looking quite right, and more. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at http…

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Emissions Test: The Clubhouse Director Greg Whiteley; Juan Soto Saying The Quiet Part; Alex Bregman What If 1:09:43

24d ago1:09:43

1:09:43

Hembo and Buster discuss Fernando Tatis Jr.’s crazy low strikeout rate, a world in which the Cubs decided to challenge the Dodgers, the Red Sox defense still looking ugly and Ben Rice’s hot start. Then, the director of Netflix’s "The Clubhouse: A Year with the Red Sox" Greg Whiteley stops by to talk about Justin Turner’s pivotal role in creating th…

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The Jazz Session #639: Muriel Grossmann 34:14

25d ago34:14

34:14

Jason Crane talks with saxophonist Muriel Grossmann about her new album, Light Of The Mind. They also talk about Buddhism and its relationship to improvisation; the music scene on the Spanish island where Muriel lives; finding players and sticking with them; and more. Learn more about Muriel at http://www.murielgrossmann.com. PATREON Become a Patre…

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Captain Judge Leads Team USA, Crochet Dominates, Hunter Greene Could Be Best in Bigs & Cubs Lose Steele | 77 1:36:27

25d ago1:36:27

1:36:27

Aaron Judge is officially bound for the 2026 World Baseball Classic — and he’ll be doing so as the newly appointed captain of Team USA. In this episode of Tablesetters, Devin and Steve reflect on the significance of Judge’s commitment, the symbolism of Mike Trout’s endorsement, and what this leadership role says about Judge’s evolving legacy in the…

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Heckuva Buffet: Cubs’ Big Weekend; Tyler Glasnow on Dodgers’ Clubhouse Vibes; Justin Steele Out for the Season 37:24

26d ago37:24

37:24

David Cone, Eduardo Perez, Karl Ravech and Buster pile into the Clown Car after the Chicago Cubs’ very good weekend against the Los Angeles Dodgers, the Cubs’ strong defense up the middle, Justin Steele’s season-ending injury, the Padres’ three-consecutive shutout and what will determine the NL West. Then, Tyler Glasnow talks about the media circus…

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Kodai Senga Sharp, Pete Alonso Mashing, and Mets Beat A's | 409 48:45

26d ago48:45

48:45

Nice series win! Some chaos, a little drama, more up and down moments from the lineup, but another series win. We go over it all here including breakdown of every starting pitcher, review of all the weird things that come with playing in a minor league park, Ron getting mad at Jacob Wilson for possibly showing up Juan Soto, and more. Nutrafol is of…

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Mets Prospect Report, Reviewing First Week of MiLB Season | 408 45:19

28d ago45:19

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First prospect report of the season for the Mets, we cover every player from single A Port St. Lucie to the AAA Syracuse Mets. Players like Jonah Tong, Jett Williams, Ryan Clifford, Brandon Sproat, Blade Tidwell and so many more prospects get covered in todays episode! Let us know who your favorite prospect is! Go to https://harrys.com/FOUL for a $…

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Realer Than I Thought: Buster’s Top 5; Indecisive Blue Jays Pay the Price; Jake Peavy on Spencer Schwellenbach 1:05:33

29d ago1:05:33

1:05:33

Jeff Passan and Buster discuss whether Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s extension with the Blue Jays is one of the best player deals ever, if Kyle Tucker will stick with the Cubs and the Call Cags Up Movement. Plus, are the Cubs offense, Giants pitching and Mets pitching for real? Then, Jake Peavy talks about how pitchers attack a torpedo bat, the Reds’ pit…

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Mets Beat Marlins, Kodai Senga Building, Brett Baty's Last Chance | 407 52:37

1M ago52:37

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Really good series against the Marlins with a disappointing final game. We get some of the frustrations out from that last game then ease back into what was again a really good series. There was a lot of interesting stuff breakdown from Kodai Senga, Clay Holmes, and Tylor Megill plus another Brett Baty conversation because somehow it's gotten worse…

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Something is Askew: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. is a Blue Jay for Life; Pete Alonso on a Tear; Is the Dodgers Defense Championship Caliber? 59:36

1M ago59:36

59:36

Hembo and Buster discuss the Marlins infield getting weird, Pete Alonso looking much more comfortable, how Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s contract impacts Kyle Tucker’s future earnings, if Hunter Greene is becoming an ace, potential superstardom for Kristian Campbell, and buying stock on Jacob Wilson. Then, Tim Kurkjian talks about the Blue Jays waving th…

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Vladdy Gets Paid, Soderstrom Surges, Will the O’s Join MLB’s Extension Trend? & Tragedy in the DR | 76 1:38:47

1M ago1:38:47

1:38:47

Welcome to Episode 76 of Tablesetters! Devin and Steve are back at the mics to bring you everything happening across the baseball landscape — from monster contracts and rising stars to organizational missteps and real-life tragedy. We begin with Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s jaw-dropping 14-year, $500 million extension — the third-largest contract in MLB…

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