After a promising start, the Cubs bullpen and defense let them down in the 2025 season opener vs. the Dodgers in Japan. Here are a few key takeaways. 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…
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Cubs fans, are you ready for the Cubs vs. Dodgers in Tokyo? 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 Man Nation and so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for…
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After Bob Nightengale reported the Cubs are in negotiations with Lance Lynn, Cubs’ Twitter lost their minds! We take a look at this deal and see if it makes sense. Plus, an update from Tokyo. 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…
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In a recent press conference at Sloan Park, Jed Hoyer admitted he had to rush some Cubs roster decisions due to the early start in Japan. 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 Man…
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According to Bob Nightengale, the Cubs are close to a 1-year deal with Lance Lynn. Here is my live reaction to this news. 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 Man Nation and so…
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Who are the 31 Cubs players that boarded a plane to Japan last night? Which will we see on the field when the season officially starts on March 18? And, is it possible that Matt Shaw will NOT be one of those players? Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group:…
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Matt Shaw is going to Japan for the Cubs Opening Series. And this Cubs fan couldn’t be happier! Here’s why this is a BIG deal. FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation…
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Spring Training is an important time to ramp up for the regular season, but which Cubs players actually care about their performance? Plus, some updates on the Cubs’ roster cuts. Kyle Tucker Swing Breakdown: â¢BreakdownofKyleTuckerâsfirstSpri… Locked On Cubs Episode: â¢ChicagoCubsmighthaveSTARPLAYERi… Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk Go to…
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The Cubs lineup has a new big bat with Kyle Tucker, but is he enough to propel this offense? We take a look at the projections and who will outperform them. Watch our projections for the Cubs pitchers: â¢WhichCubsPitcherswillhaveBREAKOU… Fangraphs projections: https://www.fangraphs.com/roster-reso… ZiPS projections: https://www.fangraphs.com/projections… Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobvious FREE Cubs Talk…
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Talkin’ Baseball (podcast from Jomboy) released their 2025 Cubs preview show. They are VERY high on the Cubs. Are they a little too high? Talkin’ Baseball’s Full Cubs Preview: â¢ChicagoCubs|2025Preview Cubs’ path to 93+ wins: â¢3PlayersWillMAKEorBREAKtheCubs… 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…
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