Subway Series Sparks Fireworks with Soto’s Return to the Bronx | Orioles Fire Hyde | Time to Trade Paul Skenes? | 84

Welcome to Episode 84 of Tablesetters, where Devin and Steve break down a loaded week across the baseball landscape.

We open with the Subway Series, which gave us tension, star power, and plenty of narrative fuel. Juan Soto made his much-anticipated return to Yankee Stadium — and the reaction was loud. Devin and Steve unpack how the series played out, from Soto’s quiet weekend at the plate to Max Fried’s dominance and Cody Bellinger’s statement performance. The Yankees took two out of three, but the bigger story was what this matchup revealed about where both New York teams stand in 2025.

Then we go around the league:

• Brandon Hyde fired — The Orioles pull the plug on their manager and DFA Kyle Gibson as their season spirals. What’s next for Baltimore?
  
  
• Jose Alvarado suspended 80 games for a banned substance reportedly tied to a weight loss drug. He’s out for the postseason. How do the Phillies respond?
  
  
• Twins win streak snapped at 13, thanks to a highlight-reel robbery by Brewers rookie Jackson Chourio.
  
  
• Angels sweep the Dodgers at Chavez Ravine for the first time since 2010. Is this the spark they needed?
  
  
• More bad news in Pittsburgh — Tommy John likely looms for Jared Jones, and Jeff Passan says the Pirates might want to trade Paul Skenes now while his value is highest. A bold take — but does it make sense?
  
  

We also dig into the Sub-2.00 ERA club, debate the results of our Twitter poll on breakout players, run through this week’s Red Hot/Ice Cold picks, and wrap with what we’re watching next in Coming Around 3rd.

Whether you’re locked in on the pennant races or already dreaming about October, we’ve got your baseball conversation covered.

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