The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Cubs No. 2 prospect Owen Caissie joins me to discuss his next steps to making his major league debut. Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list! Check us out on social media:...

Owen Caissie breaks down his top 2 home runs of his pro career. Watch as he explains this a funny moment in the WBC. Full interview with Owen comes out Nov 26, 2025. Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaw...

Tyler Zombro was hired as the new Cubs' Special Pitching Assistant, and since the hire, there has been a lot of buzz. But why? What makes him so special? How will he help the team now? Marquee Sports' Lance Brozdowski joins me to talk about how much this will help Cubs' pitchers. Watch X video from Jeff Passan about Zombro: https://x.com/JeffPassan/status/14309... Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shi...

The Cubs are likely to make some more trades this offseason. Would any be as shocking as this one? Miguel Amaya and Michael Busch to the Diamondbacks for…?Watch to learn who I propose Watch my breakdown and reaction to the 2 trades on Nov 20: https://youtube.com/live/t2RcdsQAKu4 Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subsc...

Despite being DFA'd (designated for assignment) on November 19th, Adbert Alzolay and Brennen Davis have a strong chance of returning to the Cubs in a week. Watch as I break down the rules for these transactions, plus who might be next. What is Jed's plan for the offseason? Watch:     • Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat? What's ...  ...

What is Jed Hoyer's plan for the Cubs offseason? Michael Cerami of Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss this. Apply to be my co-host: https://forms.gle/WymNJReCb1kYxtfm9 Watch my interview with Boog Sciambi where we discuss the Cubs lineup issues:     • How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shir...

The Dodgers are said to be favored to sign Roki Sasaki, but do the Cubs not have just as good of a shot? Michael Cerami from Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss. Watch Michael's full interview with me. That will be released on our channel Nov. 19, 2024. Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list t...

Boog Sciambi discusses the wild way that Wrigley played in 2024 due to the wind consistently blowing in. Watch my entire interview with Boog:     • How will the Cubs Add Wins to their L...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing...

How do the Cubs get better this offseason? What role will Craig Counsell play in years to come? Cubs’ play-by-play broadcaster Jon “Boog” Sciambi sat down with me to discuss these topics and more. Watch my 1st interview with Boog from 2023:     • Boog Sciambi - Ronald Acuna, Torey Lo...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviou...

Would you do this trade if you were the Cubs? Cubs get phenom Garrett Crochet for some promising prospects. Let me know in the comments Watch my interview with Porter Hodge:     • Porter Hodge: Absolute Stud for the C...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and su...

What are the actual chances the Cubs can sign Roki Sasaki? Learn more about Saski from Lance Brozdowski:     • Let's Examine Roki Sasaki's NPB Pitch...   WATCH How Cubs Pitching Coaches Helped Shota Imanaga:     • Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS Better ...   Get a 15% discount to Obviou...

Foul Territory (a popular MLB podcast) put Tom Ricketts and Jed Hoyer on blast for bowing out of the Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes sweepstakes in the first week of free agency. And I was happy to hear it! Check out this video for a deeper perspective and insight you may not know. Foul Territory's Entire Video:     • Giants reduce spending, Cubs out on&nbs...

After another disappointing 83-win season, the Cubs feel like they are in a hopeless battle to improve an impacted lineup in order to truly compete for a playoff spot. But are they really that far away from being a playoff team and potentially a World Series contender? I compared some key stats from the Cubs to the 2024 Champion Dodgers to try and answer these questions. Get a 15% discount to Obvi...

Would you do this trade? Watch as I: -Evaluate a proposed trade -Laugh at a goofy trade -Make a trade proposal to the Yankees Help me make next week's proposed trade. Email me: kyle@setupman.net Here's another Cubs mock trade:     • Trade Proposal: Nico Hoerner to Angel...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use...

Porter Hodge was not expected to contribute to the Cubs bullpen in any significant way in the 2024 season. But the Rookie went on to have a 1.88 ERA and was the lockdown closer by the end of the season. He joins me to discuss how he was able to do that. Watch my interview with Cubs Assistant Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos:     • Cubs Pitching Coaches do THIS&n...

Cody Bellinger's surprise opt-in decision leaves the Cubs with some handcuffs (both in payroll and roster flexibility). What does the payroll now look like and where can Jed make some moves? Watch - Top Free Agents Available: https://youtu.be/Wxyu-TmDJoI Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list...

Would you do this trade? Nico to the Angels for Logan O'Hoppe... What trades do you want to see the Cubs explore this offseason? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list! Ch...

Daniel Moskos and Tommy Hottovy are 2 of the best at developing pitchers internally. Despite a season filled with difficulties and injuries, the Cubs were still able to lean on unexpected heroes on the staff. In the bullpen, it was: Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, Jorge Lopez, and Nate Pearson. In the starting staff, fairly unexpected superb seasons from Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon kept this tea...

Much of the Cubs' offseason goals will lean on the fate of Cody Bellinger. Will he opt in to play in Chicago in 2025, or opt out? And what should Cubs fans be rooting for him to decide? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We...

There are so many former Cubs to root for in the Yankees lineup, but, it's still the Yankees! But can you really root for the Dodgers? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our li...

How far away are the Cubs from playoff contention for 2025? There are lots of questions on this team. Let me know your thoughts in the comments. Patrick Mooney's Full Article: https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/5857... Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation a...

The 2025 free agent class is not very exciting. Is there anyone the Cubs could/should go after? Watch - Top 10 Questions for the Cubs this Offseason:   T • Top 10 Pressing Questions for the Cub...   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing l...

What did you think Tom Ricketts' letter to Cubs fans? Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list! Check us out on social media: Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninsta Twitter...

Who will the Cubs go after this offseason? Will Jed have an open checkbook? Will we see more prospects in 2025? These are a few questions to look at going into the 2024-25 offseason. Historic Cubs Game Breakdowns:     • Historic Cubs Game Breakdowns   Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code "setupman15" Go to www.setup...

Meet Sammy Sosa at Club 400! Get your tickets: https://club400cubs.com/events/ (Inlude "Setup Man" in the Additional Notes for a chance to win an autographed Game 7 World Series Joe Maddon Scorecard) If you would like to sponsor the event, email Stu: stu@club400cubs.com Learn more about the Setup Man Sweepstakes: https://forms.gle/7Bj6CgT3ovVdQZmU6 Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obvio...