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=5jam0rwG7enRqZBG Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code “thesetupman15”: obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupMan Go to…

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/SetupMan Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never miss a show!…

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•GradingtheCubs’1stMonth-withLo… et a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code “thesetupman15”: http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupMan Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing…

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/SetupMan Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man…

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/@SetupManCubs Get a 15% discount to…

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: •Everythingyouwanttoknowaboutthe… Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link…

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…

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’sWrongwithAdbertAlzolay?Is… Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code “thesetupman15”:…

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’sWrongwithAdbertAlzolay?Is… Get a…

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/n72TwVugycY Get a 15%…