The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Christopher Morel will flirt with 40 homers, Pete Crow Armstrong will win a Gold Glove, and Nico Hoerner will regress! These are a few of my predictions for the Cubs' starting 9 in 2024. Watch my predictions for the Cubs starting rotation on YouTube: Watch Here Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupMan Go to www.setup...

Did you know that David Bote is the most tenured Chicago Cub? Bote joined the organization 10 days before Kyle Hendricks, making him the most-experienced Chicago Cub in the 2024 organization. I caught up with Bote to relive his grand slam, discuss his role on this team, and talk life outside of baseball. Watch more Cubs player profiles/interviews here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZV...

Brennen Davis has gone through plenty of injuries and trials, but the Cubs outfielder says he's back and feels stronger than ever. Watch all of our coverage of Cubs Spring Training: Click Here Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupMan Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup M...

It's Day 7 of the Cubs Spring Training at Sloan Park. After a couple perplexing minor league signings of David Peralta and Dom Smith, there are questions looming at Cubs Camp. I address that and more. Watch all of our coverage of Cubs Spring Training: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaDUNs7w6-KqYht8BsPNwnP3 Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "these...

Luke Little is on a mission to prove he belongs on the Cubs roster for the entire season. Listen to how Luke is approaching Spring Training to meet that goal. Watch all of our coverage of Cubs Spring Training: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list... Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupMan Go to www.setupman.net and...

Joe Johnson had no choice but to be a Cubs' fan. He was born into it. But what he did next is any Cubs' fan dream. Through Obvious Shirts, he has become a celebrity with the fans, Cubs players, and more. Here is how that all happened. Buy an Obvious Shirt with an exclusive 15% discount. Use Code: thesetupman15 when you checkout at obviousshirts.com Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our maili...

Rich Biesterfeld, friend of the channel, is out at Spring Training for the Cubs. I checked in with him to see what the vibes are like, who is looking good so far, and some guys to look out for this year in Mesa, AZ. More Spring Training Coverage: Click Here 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 gi...

Joe Johnson, creator of Obvious Shirts, joins us to talk about 2024 Cubs Spring Training. Also, here are the details are the Obvious Shirts Contest: 1. Email Joe: joe@obviousshirts.com 2. Subject of Email: Setup Man T-Shirt Contest 3. Body of Email: Your best idea for a title for an Obvious Shirt 4. Winner will be announced May 31, 2024 Buy an Obvious Shirt with an exclusive 15% discount. Use Code...

Is Trevor Bauer and his drama worth it for the Cubs? I examine a few factors to make a decision. Share your opinion in the comments! Watch More from the Setup Man: Click Here 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: htt...

The Cubs will make at least 2 more moves before the start of the 2024 season in Texas. I'm so confident of this that I'm willing to giveaway my Andre Dawson signed jersey if I'm wrong! Watch more from the Setup Man: Click Here 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 ou...

How will the Cubs' starting pitchers perform in 2024? Will Justin Steele make a run at the Cy Young again? Will Jameson Taillon bounce back? Will Shota Imanaga emerge as a Rookie of the Year candidate? Subscribe to the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Click Here 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 giv...

Will the Cubs lean heavily on prospects in 2024? Or will they get Bellinger, another bat, or more arms before the season starts? 670 The Score's baseball analyst Bruce Levine shares what he's hearing from the Cubs front office. Subscribe to the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Click Here 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...

The Cubs needed a late-inning, high-leverage reliever, and they got him! Hector Neris signs a 1-year $9 Million deal (with an option for a 2nd year). Will he be the closer? Will Adbert Alzolay still have the job? I discuss that on this episode. Watch the Setup Man on Youtube: Click Here Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never m...

Why has this MLB offseason been so slow? Is it Boras? Is it something else? Jim Deshaies, Cubs color commentator on Marquee, joins me to discuss this and much more. Watch videos from the Setup Man: Watch Here 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 o...

The Cubs and Guardians have been in trade rumors all off-season long. Does this Emmanuel Clase rumor have legs to it? Will the Cubs have to give up too much? I also explore the busy past week (Imanaga, Michael Busch, Cubs Con, and International signings) and is there any movement on the Cody Bellinger front? Check out our Youtube Channel too: watch here Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our...

Michael Busch and Yency Almonte are headed to the Cubs and Jackson Farris and Zyhir Hope are headed to the Dodgers. Is that a steal for the Cubs? Or did they give away too much talent? And did you see my take on the Shota Imanaga signing? Check it out here 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 giv...

Reports are saying that Shota Imanaga's contract is only $15 million average annual value. If these reports are true, this opens many doors for the Cubs now and in the future. I take a look at some of those opportunities in this show. Check out our video on Youtube: Watch Here 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...

The Cubs have made their first deal of the off-season! They are in agreement with Japanese left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga. Check out this live emergency podcast, and make sure to subscribe and leave a 5-star review if you enjoyed this show. Check out our video on Youtube: Watch Here Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never mi...

Should the Cubs re-sign Cody Bellinger? Is this a no-brainer, or is there a serious risk with signing Bellinger to a long-term contract? I examine a few scenarios and some domino effects that could take place. Check out more content on the Setup Man Youtube Channel: click here 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...

The Cubs are now one of a select few teams that has made little to no moves. Are there big moves on the horizon? Will this team outperform the 2023 team? I'll make some predictions plus look back on some of the major moments of 2023. Check out the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Watch Here Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never mis...

I had a dream I asked Jed Hoyer: "Why haven't you signed anyone after your big splash with Craig Counsell?" Let's talk about some potential transparent answers. Check out our Youtube Channel: Click Here 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...

Check out the full episode to see what I think about Christopher Morel's future with the Cubs

I personally don't want to see him go! But should the Cubs keep or trade Christopher Morel? I look at both sides. Also, is Morel on pace to be better than Nolan Arenado? I think so! Check out the video I made backing up this theory on the Setup Man Youtube Channel: Watch Here 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!...

Will PCA be the opening day centerfielder? Will Christopher Morel get a shot at third base? Will Cody Bellinger re-sign with the Cubs? Will the Cubs sign Rhys Hoskins? I asked MLB Beat Reporter Jordan Bastian all of these questions and more 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...

Is the Cubs bullpen good enough as it stands? Will Jed add a few guys or will he rely on the farm system to fill the holes? 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: https://bit.ly/s...