The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

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 also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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 list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent:0:00 - Dodgers Mets Gm 62:35 - New Podcast Idea5:20 - Cubs Compared to Dodgers8:03 - Patrick Mooney's Article13:07 - Cubs Needs16:55 - Final 4 Teams' Starpower19:58 - Cubs 2025 Questions22:40 - 3 Key Needs

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 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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.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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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: [email protected] more about the Setup Man Sweepstakes: https://forms.gle/7Bj6CgT3ovVdQZmU6Get 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent in this Video:0:00 - Intro1:14 - Sammy's Return to CHI6:00 - About the Event10:06 - Giveaway

A simple Taylor Swift Candle helped this MLB team climb back into playoff contentionWatch more from this channel:    • Cubs Game Breakdowns  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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cubs No. 8 Prospect Cam Smith is Heading to South Bend! After hitting home runs in 6 consecutive games for the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, the Cubs No. 1 pick in the 2024 draft was promoted to High A. Pelicans' broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft joined me to discuss Cam's promotion.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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Are the Cubs Victims of Bad Umpires in 2024? After losing 4 of 6 games it's easy to look back on the week and see them winning 4 games had some calls gone their way. Has this been a trend for all of 2024? How does this stop?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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent in this Video:0:00 - Bad Umpiring4:19 - Video of Wrong Calls10:16 - Challenge System Solutions

Did the Cubs miss out on some major opportunities in this year's trade deadline?Videos Referenced:Everything you need to know about Isaac Paredes:    • Isaac Paredes: Everything you Need to...  Mark Leiter, Jr. Trade Details: https://youtube.com/live/43-FfULnoEc?...Nate Pearson Ejected Breakdown:    • New Cubs Pitcher Hits Batter in Head,...  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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent in this Video:0:00 - Intro1:52 - Grading Cubs Deadline15:15 - MLB Surprises17:25 - Cubs Surprises

Here are 13 facts about the Cubs' new third baseman Isaac Paredes.Articles referenced:https://blogs.fangraphs.com/an-meande...https://blogs.fangraphs.com/for-belli...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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

I explore the reasons the Cubs should or should not trade Justin Steele and Nico Hoerner. Comment with your thoughts and subscribe to our list (setupman.net) for a chance to win a Nico Hoerner autographed baseball.Justin Steele's Evolution: https://youtu.be/Boxe6WeGyZUGet 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent in this Podcast:0:00 - Intro0:14 - Win a Nico Autograph1:13 - Reasons for Justin Steele7:13 - Reasons for Nico Hoerner

Watch this video to learn how Justin Steele has changed his pitching approach at least 5 times in his career to evolve into the ace he is today.What makes Shota Imanaga so good? Watch here: https://youtu.be/KzsoyM-U3ZcGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

It's been a lackluster year from the Chicago Cubs? Do they buy to try and get back in the race, or do they sell and start looking towards 2025? Sam Olbur, from the Locked On Podcast, joins me to discuss.Watch my breakdown of the Justin Steele outburst:    • Cubs' Ugliest Inning of 2024? | Break...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The 2024 Cubs have been historically bad at the plate. Here are 13 stats that will give you an idea of just how bad they have been.Watch my interview with the Cubs Spanish Radio voice, Miguel Esparza: https://youtu.be/cnbvY7RM9N8Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The 2024 Cubs are lacking the fire and passion they need to make a serious playoff run. Miguel Esparza, Spanish voice for the Cubs radio, joins me to discuss where that fire can come from!Watch my video about Jed Hoyer's performance as the Cubs president: https://youtu.be/zllmkbAiS5s?si=4NAl6...Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Is Jed Hoyer to blame for the Cubs miserable 2024 season? Did he make some bad moves to lead this organization to where it stands today? I'm going to examine every significant move he made, and grade his overall performance since taking over for Theo.Watch my conversation with Brett Taylor about the state of the Cubs organization: https://youtu.be/g7N-vdq5pLgGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Cubs have played a miserable 5+ week stretch. Should Tom Ricketts fire Jed Hoyer and company? Brett Taylor from Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss.How to fix the 2024 Cubs. Watch: https://youtu.be/T7SpxjA1MqkGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Are there any prospects in the Cubs minor league system that can save the 2024 season? Greg Huss joins me to discuss.Which minor leaguers deserve to be in the MLB? Watch my interview with Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen:    • Cade Horton's Development | Brennen D...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Can the 2024 Cubs be fixed? Let's examine some possible moves.Get to know Nico Hoerner: https://youtu.be/UfsrauncT3QGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

I got the amazing chance to play corn hole with Nico Hoerner at Wrigley Field, and I wanted to share this experience with you!Watch this short video with Nico and I, and make sure to subscribe to the Setup Man for more content like this: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaBdPZuhFiglf-1YPK-kjo2wSpecial thanks to Cubs Charities for making this event happen.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

It's been a rough month, but the Cubs suddenly turned on the offense in the 10th inning in Milwaukee on May 28th. They scored 5 runs in the 10th to beat the Brewers 6-3.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

In 2015, it was obvious the Cubs were in their "winning window." In 2024, it's not as clear. I talked to Peter from the Sheffield Shuffler about the Cubs potential in 2024 after hitting the 1/3 mark of the seasaon.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cubs silent offense remained lifeless in Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee. Cubs lose 5-1 and drop their 5th straight. Nick Madrigal is part of the problem, let's talk about how this gets fixed.Here's why the Cubs need to end the Kyle Hendricks era:    • The Kyle Hendricks Experiment has to ...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Alex Cohen, voice of the Iowa Cubs, joins me to discuss:-Cade Horton's development -Brennen Davis' triumphant return-David Bote's relevancy-Luis Vasquez's expectations-And many more AAA updatesHere's everything you want to know about your favorite Cubs players:    • Everything you want to know about the...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After Max Fried threw a complete game on Wednesday, the Braves used 6 pitchers to shut out the Cubs on 4 hits on Thursday.And for some reason, Kyle Hendricks pitched in this game when it was 1-0.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Max Fried threw the 9th complete game of the MLB season, and the Braves destroyed the Cubs 9-2.Porter Hodge also made his MLB debut and nearly threw an immaculate inning.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

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Nico Hoerner returned from a hamstring injury on May 21, and his base hit in the 10th inning scored Cody Bellinger and capped off a 4-3 win over the Braves.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cubs offense and defense let them down in the final game of a 4 game series with the Pirates. Cubs lose 3 of 4 to the Pirates and drop to 26-22 on the season.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Shota Imanaga was phenomenal again (lower league-leading ERA to 0.84), and the Cubs needed just 1 run to beat the Pirates. Is Kyle Hendricks' time in Chicago over? Watch here:    • Kyle Hendricks Bad Again | Cubs Lose ...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Kyle Hendricks was once again bad. The Cubs lose 9-3. Paul Skenes carved up Cubs hitters.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Ted Lilly and Shota Imanaga have similarities in their pitching styles. I asked the former Cub what he likes about Shota and the key to his success.Watch my full interview with Ted Lilly from 2023: https://youtu.be/3f4L1664kM8?si=5jam0rwG7enRqZBGGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cole Wright joins us to discuss the upcoming series for the Cubs against the Braves.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

I asked Matt Cozzi, of the Locked on Cubs podcast, what he would do to the Cubs if he was Jed Hoyer for just 1 day.Watch full episode here:   W • Grading the Cubs' 1st Month - with Lo...  et a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Have the Cubs exceed expectations 5 weeks into the 2024 season? Matt Cozzi of the Locked On Cubs Podcast joins us to discuss.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After missing the first month of the season, Justin Steele returns to the Cubs and will pitch against the Padres at Wrigley Field.What does this mean for the Cubs, and how does Craig Counsell use this to fix the bullpen?Check out our Youtube Channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@SetupManCubsGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Are the Cubs due for a losing streak? Despite going 4-2 this last week, the Cubs offense fizzled out in the final 2 games, and missing some of their biggest stars is starting to hurt.Check out my interview with Taylor McGregor here:    • Everything you want to know about the...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Pete Crow Armstrong collected his first major league hit (spoiler alert: it was a go-ahead home run) to help the Cubs sweep the Astros and improve to 16-9.Check out this video where we recap the series, and we also talk about the Cody Bellinger injury, the closer role, and we preview the Red Sox series.More on the Cody Bellinger Injury: https://youtube.com/live/wyMBOtbPi44Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Taylor McGregor (of Marquee Sports) has a 1st row seat to the Cubs players, coaches, and organization. She shares some of the fascinating behind-the-scenes personalities that make up the 2024 Chicago Cubs.What is Wrong with Adbert Alzolay? Watch:    • What's Wrong with Adbert Alzolay? I s...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Adbert Alzolay blew 2 saves in one week, and the Cubs lost both games. Will Craig Counsell continue to go with Alzolay? What other options does he have?We also touch on the Cubs starting rotation and a couple injury updates in this weekly recap.What is Wrong with Adbert Alzolay? Watch:    • What's Wrong with Adbert Alzolay? I s...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Jameoson Taillon returns to the Cubs after an Oblique injury. What can we expect from him in 2024?We also recap the West Coast trip, preview the Marlins series, and discuss Kyle Hendricks and how he can be part of the bullpen solution.What's Wrong with Adbert Alzolay? Watch my analysis: https://youtu.be/n72TwVugycYGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Cubs barely eeked out a 3-3 record this week against the Padres and Mariners. And it was not thanks to the pitching. Craig Counsell has to figure out how to piece this puzzle together, because it's not working the way it is now.Join us on our livestream of the final game of the Diamondbacks series this week: https://youtu.be/K5snfbbXmdIGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Cubs lost 9-8 after leading the Padres 8-0. This is the largest lead the Cubs have blown since 2002 vs. the White Sox. And it begs the question, why do we torture ourselves as Cubs fans?Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Cubs had a phenomenal 5-1 home stand with a sweep of the Rockies and a series win against the Dodgers.Here is the recap, plus a look ahead to the 9-game West-coast road trip.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

What is the best pitch for the Cubs in 2024? Well, they now have a decent number of pitchers throwing the splitter. Why is this pitch so effective, who is throwing it, and how will it help the Cubs in 2024?Watch part 2 of this series with Lance:    • Why Are There So Many Pitching Injuries?  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Shota Imanaga had an electric debut at Wrigley Field. Let's break down the pitch selection, conditions, and how that impacted the results.Check out more Setup Man Content:    • Cubs get their First Win of 2024! Wee...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After a rough start to the season, the Cubs salvage one game in Arlington, TX. Let's break down the series and the upcoming home-opener.Check out more content on the Setup Man Channel: Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After a terrible blow to Justin Steele on Opening Day, where do the Cubs go from here?Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo 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/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter