The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Does Opening Day really matter? Here are 5 stats you will want to know before you watch the Cubs play the Rangers to start the 2024 season. Let us know what you think in the comments, and check out my predictions for the Cubs position players for 2024:    • Projections and High Expectations for...  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 will make history at Wrigley Field.Justin Steele is set to be the Opening Day starter after his injury.And the roster has a few minor adjustments before Opening Day.This, plus much more, on the March 18-24, 2024 Cubs recap.Did the Cubs luck out on Imanaga over Yamamoto? Watch here: https://youtu.be/ZG2ttrn01gUGet 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

With Jameson Taillon likely to miss 2-3 starts to start the season, what will the Cubs starting rotation look like by Opening Day?We also discuss:-Seiya Suzuki's huge Spring-David Bote's likelihood of making the roster-Cubs bullpen picture-and more!Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManCheck out my predictions for the 2024 Cubs lineup:    • Projections and High Expectations for...  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

If the Cubs are serious about winning in 2024, they wil.....I have 12 signs that the Cubs front office is serious about winning in 2024. Also, check out my predictions for the Cubs offense in 2024: Watch HereGet 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

Here is my take on all of the Cubs news and action from March 3-9, 2024.Watch some of our interviews with current and former Cubs players: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaBdPZuhFiglf-1YPK-kjo2wGet 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

MLB.com released their Cubs Top 30 Prospect List. What are your thoughts on it?We also talk about Cody Bellinger making his Spring Training Debut and some of the young guys turning heads at camp.Watch all of our 2024 Spring Training Coverage: Watch HereGet 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

Kohl Franklin has been in the Cubs' organization since 2018, but injuries have held him back from making his debut. Kohl talks about how he has made adjustments and plans on storming through the farm system this year in order to make his Wrigley debut.Kohl also shows us how he throws his pitches, how he roasts other teammates, and more!To enter your name into the Kohl Franklin autograph giveaway, do the following:-Subscribe to our mailing list at setupman.net-Comment on this video: "Franklin auto"Watch all of our 2024 Cubs Spring Training Coverage: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaDUNs7w6-KqYht8BsPNwnP3Get 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

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 HereGet 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

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=PLvlnZVjbKXaBdPZuhFiglf-1YPK-kjo2wGet 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

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 HereGet 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

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-KqYht8BsPNwnP3Get 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

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/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

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.comGo 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

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 HereGo 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

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: [email protected] 2. Subject of Email: Setup Man T-Shirt Contest3. Body of Email: Your best idea for a title for an Obvious Shirt4. Winner will be announced May 31, 2024Buy an Obvious Shirt with an exclusive 15% discount. Use Code: thesetupman15 when you checkout at obviousshirts.comGo 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 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 HereGo 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 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 HereGo 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 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 HereGo 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

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 HereGo 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 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 HereGo 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

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 HereGo 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 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 hereGo 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

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 hereGo 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

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 HereGo 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 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 HereGo 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

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 hereGo 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 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 HereGo 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 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 HereGo 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

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 HereGo 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

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

The Cubs are yet to make a move (aside from Craig Consell), and we are 6 weeks into the offseason.This team has tons of gaps to fill, so where and when will these gaps get filled?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

Is Shohei Ohtani worth $700 million? Is his contract going to "crash" the baseball market? What are some possible negatives and positives that come from this contract?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

While everyone was focused on where Shohei Ohtani was going to sign, I was focused on breathing in my very first Winter Meetings. I had wanted to go for a long time, but this was finally the year that I made it happen.This was an incredible experience, and the best happened in the last few hours of the trip. So stay tuned til the end to find out what happened.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

From Shohei, to Soto, to Bellinger, the bullpen, and more! Cody tells us where he thinks the Cubs are heading, and what lake he might jump in if they don't make some big moves soon!Check out Cody on the CHGO Cubs podcast: https://allchgo.com/category/cubs-podcast/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 Cade Horton and Pete-Crow Armstrong untouchable? Or should Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins listen to teams' interest? What about other Cubs prospects?Player Development Analyst Lance Brozdowski weighs in on this at the Winter Meetings.Also, will the Cubs make a move before the end of the meetings?This and more from Lance!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Astros are saying goodbye to a big part of their bullpen this offseason. And with the looming contracts of Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker coming up, there's reason to believe they may start shipping some talent out to bolster their bottom-of-the-cellar farm system.Astros beat writer Chandler Rome joined me on this episode of Rumor Has it to discuss an interesting off-season full of some potentially major decisions for Jim Crane and Dana Brown.Check out all of our episodes as we talk to all 30 teams here: Click HereGo 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 sat down with The Athletic Senior Writer Patrick Mooney to talk Chicago Cubs off-season rumors.Will they exceed the luxury tax threshold?Is Shohei Ohtani headed to Chicago?How will they tighten up their pitching?How much will the Cubs rely on their top prospects?And much more!Watch all of our Rumor Has It episodes for all 30 MLB teams here: Click HereGo 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

When will Paul Skenes get the call-up?Is Trevor Bauer a reasonable fit for the Pirates?Where else will this team find starting pitching?These are some of the questions I asked the Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey on this episode of Rumor Has It.Check out all of our Hot Stove episodes here: Click HereGo 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

Nick Piecoro, Diamondbacks beat reporter with the Arizona Republic, sat down with me to talk about the D'Backs offseason needs. Here were some of the questions I asked:-Who will the Diamondbacks go after on the free agent market?-Are the D'Backs serious about Yamamoto?-Can Brandon Pfaadt put a full season together as a solid #3 starter?-Is Eugenio Suarez an upgrade at 3B?-Is it World Series or bust for the D'Backs in 2024?-Who are some top prospects that can contribute in 2024?Listen to Nick's response and check out all of our interviews with all 30 teams on Rumor Has It. Click hereGo 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

Bill Plunkett, beat writer for the LA Dodgers, shares his thoughts about the Dodgers priorities this offseason, including the likelihood of Shohei Ohtani ending up in Hollywood. Check out all of our "Rumor Has It" Hot Stove episodes in our Rumor Has It playlist: Click HereGo 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

Rhett Bollinger, mlb.com beat reporter for the LA Angels, talks Angels hot stove, and addresses the rumors of Mike Trout being traded to the rival LA Dodgers.Check out all of our "Rumor Has It" Hot Stove episodes in our Rumor Has It playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvlnZVjbKXaADfbrIcRVviBIqYwvaOZnl&feature=sharedGo 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

Jason Cannon, author of "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams" talks about his new book and some amazing stories between these 2 baseball figures.He's also the author of "Charlie Murphy: The Iconoclastic Showman Behind the Chicago Cubs", and we discussed the crazy antics of this owner and how he was ahead of his time.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 checked in with Todd Rosiak, the Brewers beat reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to discuss the already crazy 2023 offseason. Free agency has only been open for 2 weeks, and the Brewers have made the most [surprising] moves by far.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

Join us as we get the inside scoop from MLB beat reporters for all 30 teams this offseason. Trades, free agency, arbitration... who is staying, who is going? We will have the lead on every rumor."Rumor Has It" starts Nov 21, 2023 and we will be releasing 4-5 episodes per week!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

Joe Migliaccio has a lot of Yankees prospects that he is excited about on the horizon. He shared some names and a lot more about how the Yankees are measuring success with their hitters.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

Chip Caray, grandson of Harry Caray, thought he was starting a new job with his grandfather Harry Caray and the Chicago Cubs in 1998. Then, when Harry shockingly passed away, Chip had to step up and "The Guy" in Chicago.Since then, Chip has become one of the most well-known voices in the game, and it all started in that 1998 season with the Cubs.Check out this episode and what Chip has to share about working with his grandfather and father, and how he is passing the family microphone onto his sons. 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

Len Kasper and Harry Caray have something in common. They both broadcasted the Cubs on TV for exactly 16 seasons.Len has since moved on to become the voice of the White Sox radio broadcast, and because of the cross-town rivalry, the move didn't exactly thrill a lot of Cubs fans. But on this episode, Len talks about where his heart was at when he made that decision, and he has some fun re-living the 2003 Marlins and 2016 Cubs in their championship seasons.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

Matt Vasgersian joined me for week 2 of our 4-week broadcaster series. Matt is currently the voice of the LA Angels, one of the head broadcasters at MLB Network, and the former voice of MLB the Show.In this episode, Matt and I have some fun conversations about the current state of baseball, plus Matt shares some cool stories and insight on Mike Trout and Shohei Ohtani.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