The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Every Cub has reported to Spring Training and it's time for full team workouts! Here's what I'm looking for and a look ahead to content you can expect from me. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://obviousshirts.com/collections... 2025 Cubs Spring Training Playlist:     • Cubs Spring Training 2025   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubs...

The Alex Bregman drama is over and the overpaid 3rd baseman has signed a ridiculous contract with the Red Sox. So... that means 3rd base is Matt Shaw's to lose! 2025 Cubs Spring Training Playlist:     • Cubs Spring Training 2025   Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://obviousshirts.com/collections... FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cub...

Kyle Tucker has arrived! Seiya Suzuki was doing some outfield drills and the Bregman talks continue. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://obviousshirts.com/collections... 2025 Cubs Spring Training Playlist:     • Cubs Spring Training 2025   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to ou...

Here is a quick report from Day 3 of Cubs Spring Training. Updates on injured players from last year plus players I'm yet to see. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://obviousshirts.com/collections... 2025 Cubs Spring Training Playlist:     • Cubs Spring Training 2025   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.set...

Cubs fans, I'm here at Spring Training in AZ! Here was my take from Day 1, plus some advice on coming to Spring Training and how to make the most of it. 2025 Cubs Spring Training Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaBGRNhH2roPQhRDUYd5XbrV Moises Ballesteros LIVE At-Bats:     • Moises Ballesteros Hits a Bomb at Cub... &nb...

Matt Shaw is not phased. In fact, he's ready for the pressure of starting for the Cubs on day 1 of the 2025 season! Watch this full interview with the Cubs' No. 1 prospect. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://obviousshirts.com/collections... FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Ma...

From a burst appendix, to being traded for one of the greatest relievers in the last 15 years, Ben Brown has had a wild career already. And he's ready to be a horse for the Cubs in 2025. No matter what the role. 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 and so you never miss...

Let's take a look at Spring Training with Lance! And with the new addition of Ryan Brasier, how is the bullpen looking for Opening Day?

Ben Brown is doing all the things a healthy player would do at this point of the offseason. That means, he's ready for 2025! Watch this excerpt from my interview with Ben and watch the full 39-minute interview on Feb 5, 2025. 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 and so y...

Alex Bregman and Cubs rumors continue to swirl. Is this a real possibility? Or are we just getting our hopes up? 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 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: Inst...

Jon Morosi recently said to watch out for the Cubs in the Michael King trade sweepstakes. Is this likely? Or will it cost too much? And is it possible this roster is set? I examine all of this. Watch my entire interview with Tyler Zombro: https://youtube.com/live/wrOcVsYlD2c?feature=share FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe t...

The Cubs have a lot of names in the pitching staff and bullpen. But how much impact is there? Tyler Zombro, Cubs Special Pitching Assistant, joins us live to discuss

Jordan Wicks could make the Cubs pitching staff a dangerous one in 2025. But, he has to stay healthy. We talk about this and much more in a sit down interview. 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 and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are...

Why did Jordan Wicks deal with injuries in 2024? Jordan weighs in Full Interview comes out Jan 29 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 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://...

The Cubs got their impact arm in the bullpen when they traded for Ryan Pressly on Jan 26. Here's all the details of that trade and what it does for the bullpen and payroll. 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 and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for t...

I sat down with Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brandon Birdsell at Cubs Con. Get to know him, his stuff, what he's working on, and how his role might be a big one for the Cubs in 2025. 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 and so you never miss a show! We also do f...

We were in the middle of our very first episode of our new Cubs show, when the breaking news hit that Jon Berti had signed with the Cubs. Here's our live reaction to that, plus more clips from the full episode. If you want to be part of the next episode, join our FREE "Cubs Talk" Facebook Group:    / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to be...

Cole Wright joined me to discuss all things Cubs plus the out-of-control spending habits of the Dodgers.

I really couldn't believe what I read from Tom Ricketts. So, I decided to listen to his full interview with ESPN 1000 Chicago. And, I still can't believe he said it. Here is a breakdown of multiple quotes from Ricketts and how Cubs fans should read these comments. Interview with Jesse Rogers:     • What is the Cubs' TRUE Financial Situ... &nbs...

Jim Riley of BALLCAP Sports proposed a trade that would send Dylan Cease to the Cubs. I reacted to it and countered with a trade of my own. Original Trade Proposal from BALLCAP:   J • Dylan Cease TRADE MACHINE | Cease Tra...   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:  i / cubstalk   Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to o...

Lance and I talked about: -MLB's broken offseason format -Chances Cubs get Alex Bregman -Confusing offseason for the Cubs Join our 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 and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list! Check us out on...

One thing is for sure... Roki Sasaki will not sign with the Cubs. So, how do the Cubs move on from losing out on this Japanese phenom? I have a few ideas, plus I talk about another boring MLB offseason and how to fix it. Watch my video about the Cubs roster issues:     • Cubs’ Fan Exposes MAJOR Holes in Team...   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook G...

When Cody Bellinger was traded, it was assumed the Cubs would re-allocate those funds for impact players. Since then, it's been a whole lot of nothing. Will the Cubs make one more splash before the season starts? Watch my entire video about the holes in the Cubs' roster:     • Cubs’ Fan Exposes MAJOR Holes in Team...   FREE Cubs Talk Face...

The Cubs and Kyle Tucker could not agree on contract terms and will head to an arbitration hearing. How bad is this for the Cubs' organization? Will this lead to a bad relationship with Tucker before he ever puts on a Cubs' uniform? Watch entire Foul Territory Video referenced:     • Understanding MLB Arbitration Battles...   FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Gro...

Lance breaks down 3 relievers that the Cubs should target and answers your questions! Join our FREE Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk