Podcast: The Setup Man

1 BIG Move the Cubs Should Make Before 2025 Season

The Cubs have been quiet since the Kyle Tucker trade. There has to be more coming, right? If you were Jed Hoyer for the day, let me know what you would do before the season starts FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: /cubstalk Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part…

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REACTION! Why Roki Sasaki is Coming to MLB

Roki Sasaki’s agent Joel Wolfe shared some important insight on Sasaki’s decision to come to the MLB. I share my reaction plus a message to Sasaki about why he should NOT sign with the Dodgers. 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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What is the Cubs’ TRUE Financial Situation? w/Jesse Rogers

Jesse Rogers, Cubs ESPN Reporter, joins me to break down his article from December 24, 2025 outlining some concerns with the Cubs financial situation. Link to full article: https://www.espn.com/mlb/story/_/id/4… ENTER TO WIN A COPY OF “TRY NOT TO SUCK”: Subscribe to this channel Leave a comment with your favorite part of this interview NOTE: 3…

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Cubs Fans Ask Their Burning Questions to Moises Ballesteros!

In this exclusive interview with the Cubs’ No. 4 prospect, I asked Moises Ballesteros some of the burning questions Cubs fans have. If you want to submit your questions in the future, make sure you are subscribed to this channel! Watch this full interview with Justin Steele: https://youtu.be/TLOBlTUjRTQ Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts….

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Is Matt Shaw the Cubs’ Opening Day 3B? + Big Announcement!

Matt Cozzi and Sam Olbur, of Locked On Cubs, join me to talk about the Cubs 3B situation for 2025. Plus, we reflect on a Boog and Steele’s take on a “sense of urgency”. Finally, we have a BIG announcement! Enjoy the show Here is the episode I did with Matt and Sam: https://youtu.be/Gw_aSF3ak4Y?si=TGv_i8DYWmwn81fs Here…

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Justin Steele Knows this Team is GREAT! (FULL INTERVIEW)

Justin Steele, the ace of the Chicago Cubs, sat down with me to talk about a LOT! We talked about some of the disappointments of the 2024 season, his excitement for 2025, all of the changes the Cubs have made this offseason, his evolution in his career, big boats, and more! Watch my analysis of…

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Justin Steele’s Reaction to Cubs CRAZY Offseason

“Baseball needs this.” Justin Steele has some exciting opinions about the Cubs and MLB’s offseason so far. Watch this excerpt from a full interview I did with Justin. Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part…

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Sammy Sosa Apologizes, and is BACK!

Sammy Sosa made a public apology to the Cubs organization, and the Cubs immediately welcomed him back with open arms! A HUGE day for the Cubs! Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup…

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LIVE 🔴 : Cubs HOT Stove Talk w/Lance Brozdowski

Cody Bellinger, Jesus Luzardo, Kirby Yates, starting pitching and more! The Cubs Hot Stove is the hottest it’s been in a VERY long time. Lance Brozdowski answers fans questions, and a very surprising guest joins us in the comments!

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Should the Cubs (or MLB) give Trevor Bauer a 2nd Chance?

Is Trevor Bauer a changed man? Or was he just misunderstood? Should the Cubs, or any MLB team, give him another shot in the MLB? Austin Shumaker (friend of Trevor’s) to discuss this. Watch more from the Setup Man: •CubsAnalysis/Rumors Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Go to obviousshirts.com and use code “setupman15” Go…

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