The Setup Man

Kyle and Ty discuss the Cubs season ending loss to the Padres in the wild card series along with what’s next for the Cubs organization. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstal...

The Cubs lose 8-0 against the Padres to start the 2026 playoffs. We react to the despicable performance.

Alex & Ty do a deep dive into the Cubs playoff matchup in San Diego! What are the challenges facing the club, and how do the Cubs counters the Padres’ punches? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575...

An emotional day at Wrigley featured Pete Crow Armstrong reaching the 40/40 mark, the Cubs clinching a playoff spot, and so much more.

Alex and Kyle dive into the series win against the Reds! Then, try to figure out what happened to Alex Bregman and give an update on his status. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs Talk...

Alex and Ty dive into how the Cubs can keep building momentum as the head towards October despite their bullpen problems. Then, they preview an important upcoming series against the Reds. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575...

While the Cubs did win the series against the Pirates, they lost the final game of the series and they are now 2-8 in the final game of their last 10 series. Is there concern for that trend in the playoffs?

The Cubs, and their depleted bullpen, were swept by the Brewers. Is there any hope left for this season and the playoffs?

Despite Pete Crow Armstrong’s 40th HR of the season, the Cubs failed to sweep the Marlins and couldn’t take advantage of the Phillies losing their series vs. ATL.

Cubs bullpen continues to be miserable. And it cost them any reasonable shot of coming back against the big brother Brewers. How can Craig Counsell and crew fix this major problem before October?

Alex dives into the series in Baltimore, Cubs won the series but there are some emerging questions in the bullpen. Then, Alex takes a look at the weekend series against the Reds as the Cubs close out the first half. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link,...

Alex is solo today to talk about the Cubs losing the holiday weekend series against the Cardinals. Then, he dives into the upcoming series against a weird Orioles team. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs...

Alex and Ty discuss the Cubs destroying the Padres at Wrigley! Then they discuss wether or not the Cubs should be all-in at this upcoming trade deadline. Finally, they dive into the upcoming weekend series against the Cardinals! Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on...

Cubs do what many thought was the unthinkable and win a series in Milwaukee. We also have Alex live from Wrigley North for an on-site report. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:...

The Cubs sweep the season series from the lowly Mets. But in the process, they lost 2 more starting pitchers. Have you ever seen such a bad luck season from a starting rotation?? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find...

Happy Father’s Day! Cubs got rained out Sunday, but that doesn’t mean there weren’t takeaways from the last 2 games against Toronto. Alex dives into what could spark the Cubs as the head towards the dog days of summer. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click...

Kyle discusses another series win against the Rockies, but gets to the reality of why this still doesn’t feel like progress. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy” tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=1308… FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net...

Cubs take a second straight series from the Rockies, but Chicago Cubs fans get a dose of reality as Kyle and Ty break down what it really means. Plus, a preview of the upcoming showdown with the Toronto Blue Jays. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link,...

Cubs win their first series in 38+ days against the Giants in San Fran. We talk about the encouraging signs for the Cubs, an update on the NL Central/WC standings & preview the upcoming series vs. the Rockies. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on...

Alex and Kyle try to analyze where the Cubs season currently sits after a disappointing trip to Colorado. Does the win on Thursday change anything? Who is to blame? Will this finally be the turning point? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the “Energy”...