October baseball is delivering everything fans could ask for. Blake Snell’s masterpiece — eight innings, one hit, ten strikeouts — set the tone as the Dodgers took control of the NLCS. In the American League, Jorge Polanco and Julio Rodríguez continue to fuel Seattle’s push toward the franchise’s first World Series appearance. The energy and emotion of October are in full swing.

From there, the focus shifts to Detroit, where the Tigers’ dream season ended in heartbreak. Fifteen innings in Seattle, eight total runs in five games, and another postseason exit that raised difficult questions about what comes next.

In Episode 110 of Tablesetters, Steve and Devin welcome back Jordan Hall, host of Eat ’em Up: A Detroit Tigers Podcast, for an in-depth look at the offseason’s defining storyline: Tarik Skubal’s future. After a Cy Young caliber season with 195⅓ innings pitched, a 2.21 ERA, 241 strikeouts, and a .677 win rate in his starts, Detroit faces a pivotal decision. Should they extend their ace, explore a trade, or wait and risk free agency in 2026 with Scott Boras leading negotiations? The answer could shape the franchise for years to come.

The conversation also examines A.J. Hinch’s leadership, Detroit’s late season collapse, and the continued growth of Riley Greene and Kevin McGonigle as key pieces in the club’s next chapter.

🎧 This episode blends strategy, storytelling, and perspective, capturing everything that makes October baseball unforgettable — from Snell’s dominance and Seattle’s rise to the hard choices facing Detroit’s front office.

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