Alex goes solo to discuss the article from The Athletic’s Patrick Mooney that outlines the Cubs offseason plans for top prospects Owen Caissie and Moises Ballesteros! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man…
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Alex and special guest Blake Cowell (Wrigleyville Forever) discuss how the Cubs plan to pivot now that rumored target, Dylan Cease, is signing in Toronto. Then, the guys preview the Winter Meetings that start next week! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to…
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Alex, Kyle, and Ty join forces in a special episode of The Setup Man! They discuss the Cubs agreeing to terms with Phil Maton and who else could be on the way to fill out the bullpen! Then, we take your calls and say thank you for all of your support! Get your own Setup…
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Alex and Ty talk about the new MLB media deal and how that effects baseball in the short term future. Then, the guys discuss which free agent Padre pitcher would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cubs: Dylan Cease or Michael King? Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:…
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The 2026 MLB CBA could have a massive impact on this MLB offseason (especially for the Cubs). Bruce Levine (Cubs Reporter) joins us to discuss the potential impact and what we should expect to see from the Cubs front office this offseason. Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk…
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Alex and Kyle react to the latest rumors in Wrigleyville! Then, they talk about how Shota Imanaga accepting the qualifying offer from the Cubs may shift the offseason focus and goals! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become…
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RUMORS GALORE! Alex and Ty discuss all the rumors that popped up today around the league! Then, the guys talk about the Cubs potential pursuit of Japanese Star Tatsuya Imai! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a…
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Ty and Alex talk about the rumors reported this week about the Cubs offseason plans, as well as, Jed Hoyer’s first comments on the offseason. Then the guys talk about what is the bigger priority for the Cubs: Pitching or Offense? Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalk Go…
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Will the Cubs ever spend money like the big boys again?? We welcome Cubs’ broadcaster Boog Sciambi onto the channel to discuss this. Plus: -Recapping the 2025 season -Why did so many Cubs players struggle at the same time? -Will the Cubs survive without Kyle Tucker? Or will he be replaced with another big bat?…
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On today’s show, Alex and Ty discuss all the Cubs contract decisions that happened today! Plus, they also play “You sign dat guy?!” to get you ready for the opening of Free Agency! Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list…
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