The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Join Alex and Kyle as they discuss a successful division road trip, even though it comes at a cost. The guys discuss the injury to Shota Imanaga, and potential answers to the questions now facing the Cubs starting rotation. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our...

Alex and Ty discuss the disappointing loss in game 2 of the series in Pittsburgh. Then, they talk about the Cubs hottest hitting prospect Moises Ballesteros and how he can impact the big league team this season! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list...

Cubs win 9-0 as Shota Imanaga dominates and the Cubs hit 4 home runs! We talked about the dominant showing plus Kyle Tucker Extension Rumors. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We als...

How good are the Cubs? How sustainable is this offense? What needs to improve? These are all questions I attempted to answer on this episode. WATCH Cubs Front Office Showing Urgency: Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Ma...

During this post-game reaction from the Cubs 3-1 loss in 10 innings to the Phillies, Alex and Ty discuss the continued struggles for Ben Brown. What should the Cubs do with him? Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nat...

Join Alex and Kyle as they discuss the "TCOB" win against the Phillies. They also discuss the new aggresive front office approach to this season! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We...

Cubs win 2 close games against the Dodgers to win the season series 4-3! Here is a recap of the series. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are...

They did it AGAIN! Join Alex and Ty as they talk about an insane ending at The Friendly Confines and some other flurries of Cubs news and notes! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Despite getting off to a similar start as the '23 and '24 Cubs, there are clear reasons to believe this team is better! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways fo...

A disappointing end to what was otherwise a positive west coast trip. Join Alex and Kyle as they discuss the 4-2 loss as well as other Cubs news and notes! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs win 2-1 in extra innings in San Diego! Join us on the postgame show and let us hear your thoughts! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs watch a 3-1 lead disappear in San Diego. The defense, the bullpen, and the managerial decisions are all in question. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

PCA's monster game carries the Cubs to a series win in LA. Join Kyle and Alex for their live reaction after the Cubs beat the Dodgers 4-2. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Rumor has it the Cubs and Kyle Tucker have already discussed a contract extension. If this is true, what will that contract look like? Here's a few ideas. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a...

An ugly series finale as the Rangers slug their way to a 6-1 victory over the Cubs. Alex and Kyle react to a disappointing performance to close out the homestand. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

A wild night at the Friendly Confines ends in Dansby Swanson hitting the go ahead single in the 8th inning to ice the game. Cubs win 10-6! Kyle and Alex react live after the game. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Behind a dominant outing from Justin Steele, the Cubs stole 5 bases in route to beat the Rangers in game 1 of the series. Alex and Kyle react to a near flawless performance. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs drop the series finale to the San Diego Padres 8-7 after some sloppy play all around the diamond. Join Kyle and Alex for their post-game reaction. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs beat the A's 10-2 and sweep the series! Here is our post-game reaction of this 35-run series outburst. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs win 7-4 to take a 2-0 series lead against the A's. Suzuki & Tucker both with tape measure homers to lead the cubs into a potential sweep tomorrow in Sacramento. Join us for the postgame reactions! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

Cubs route the A's 18-3, and Carson Kelly tallies the first Cubs' cycle since Mark Grace in 1993. Join us for our post-game reactions Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious

After a Kyle Tucker 3 run homer, the Cubs bullpen completely imploded leading to a 10-6 loss. Here was our postgame reaction.

Here's a quick recap of the Cubs first win of the season in AZ. If you would like to check out the full breakdown, here is a video link: WATCH

Here is a quick few notes about the domestic season-opener in AZ. I believe if the Cubs can take care of business in game 2 and 3, then they have a really good shot to win 3/4 in the series. Take a listen!

The Cubs are starting their stateside season against the D'Backs with a 4 game series in AZ. We have the full preview of this series, plus some Cubs news and notes. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you ne...