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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On the latest episode of The Setup Man, Alex and Ty discuss the Cubs transations of the day. Will Imanaga explore free agency or re-sign with the Cubs? Will the Cubs trading Andrew Kittredge back to the Orioles come back to bite them? All this and more! Platinum Glove Voting: https://www.rawlings.com/gold-glove-platinum.html Get your own Setup…
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The Cubs options for available free agent arms just got sexier. Robert Suarez and Edwin Diazy opted out of their contracts. Will Jed Hoyer pursue either one? 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 to become a part of Setup…
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Do the Cubs make Kyle Tucker an offer he can’t refuse? Does Kyle Tucker even want to return? Do you want Kyle Tucker to return? We discussed all of these looming decisions for the Cubs biggest decison of the 2026 offseason Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk Go…
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Jed Hoyer’s Cubs posted a 92-win season. How much of that was due to Jed’s moves? I grade his 2025 season. Full Jed Hoyer Post-Season Conference: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=seOpw3BETk8 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 to become a part of Setup…
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