Jason Cannon, author of “A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams” talks about his new book and some amazing stories between these 2 baseball figures. He’s also the author of “Charlie Murphy: The Iconoclastic Showman Behind the Chicago Cubs”, and we discussed the crazy antics of this…
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I checked in with Todd Rosiak, the Brewers beat reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to discuss the already crazy 2023 offseason. Free agency has only been open for 2 weeks, and the Brewers have made the most [surprising] moves by far. Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part…
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Join us as we get the inside scoop from MLB beat reporters for all 30 teams this offseason. Trades, free agency, arbitration… who is staying, who is going? We will have the lead on every rumor. “Rumor Has It” starts Nov 21, 2023 and we will be releasing 4-5 episodes per week! Go to http://www.setupman.net…
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Joe Migliaccio has a lot of Yankees prospects that he is excited about on the horizon. He shared some names and a lot more about how the Yankees are measuring success with their hitters. Go to http://www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation and so you never…
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Chip Caray, grandson of Harry Caray, thought he was starting a new job with his grandfather Harry Caray and the Chicago Cubs in 1998. Then, when Harry shockingly passed away, Chip had to step up and “The Guy” in Chicago. Since then, Chip has become one of the most well-known voices in the game, and…
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Len Kasper and Harry Caray have something in common. They both broadcasted the Cubs on TV for exactly 16 seasons. Len has since moved on to become the voice of the White Sox radio broadcast, and because of the cross-town rivalry, the move didn’t exactly thrill a lot of Cubs fans. But on this episode,…
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Matt Vasgersian joined me for week 2 of our 4-week broadcaster series. Matt is currently the voice of the LA Angels, one of the head broadcasters at MLB Network, and the former voice of MLB the Show. In this episode, Matt and I have some fun conversations about the current state of baseball, plus Matt…
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Boog Sciambi is the current Chicago Cubs broadcaster. He, and his partner Jim Deshaies, were in some hot water from how they reacted on live TV when Ronald Acuna stole his 70th based. Boog responds this event, plus more. Stay tuned til the end when Boog tells a hilarious story about Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo….
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Ted Lilly played for 6 teams spanning over a 15-year MLB career. But did you know that this unassuming lefty from Oakhurst, California barely threw 75mph in his senior year of high school? He was on no MLB teams radar until he turned up the heat at Fresno City College. And well, the rest is…
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Rachel Balkovec is the first female MiLB manager in the history of the sport. How did she get there? Who hired her? Are there more like her? These are all topics that I discussed with Rachel on this episode of The Setup Man. Comment below with your take on Rachel and her role in a…
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