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All things Chicago Cubs! Interviews, analysis, stories, and more.
Hosted by me, Kyle Stanley, I interview current and former Cubs players and talk to the experts about the latest news, rumors, and happenings for the Cubs.
I'm a real estate investor in California just following my passion for the Chicago Cubs. Let's go through the pain of being Cubs fan together.
Hosted by me, Kyle Stanley, I interview current and former Cubs players and talk to the experts about the latest news, rumors, and happenings for the Cubs.
I'm a real estate investor in California just following my passion for the Chicago Cubs. Let's go through the pain of being Cubs fan together.
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Alex and Ty discuss the Cubs reportedly agreeing to terms with LHP Hoby Milner. Then, the guys break out the trade machine to figure out what a potential trade for Marlins SP Edward Cabrera could look like. Spoiler alert, it won't be cheap!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Alex talks about the opening day of The Winter Meetings, and the new rumored Cubs targets that were reported over the weekend. Would Zac Gallen and Alex Bregman be the impact additions that Cubs fans are looking for?Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Alex goes solo to discuss the article from The Athletic's Patrick Mooney that outlines the Cubs offseason plans for top prospects Owen Caissie and Moises Ballesteros!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Alex and special guest Blake Cowell (Wrigleyville Forever) discuss how the Cubs plan to pivot now that rumored target, Dylan Cease, is signing in Toronto. Then, the guys preview the Winter Meetings that start next week!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Alex, Kyle, and Ty join forces in a special episode of The Setup Man! They discuss the Cubs agreeing to terms with Phil Maton and who else could be on the way to fill out the bullpen! Then, we take your calls and say thank you for all of your support!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Alex and Ty talk about the new MLB media deal and how that effects baseball in the short term future. Then, the guys discuss which free agent Padre pitcher would make the biggest impact on the 2026 Cubs: Dylan Cease or Michael King?Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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?Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitterContent in this Video:0:00 - Intro and World Series 8:40 - Recap of 2025 Cubs Season14:45 - Cubs Slumps all at Once29:00 - Replacing Kyle Tucker40:10 - Will Cubs Spend Money?
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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.htmlGet your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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 offseasonGet your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
The Cubs season came to a disappointing end in game 5 of the NLDS in Milwaukee. We reflect on the game, the season, and what decisions are looming for the 2026 team.Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
In a surprising and thrilling Game 4 6-0 win, the Cubs had everything working. Now they will go back to Milwaukee for a deciding game 5. Winner moves on, loser's season is over!Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
Join the guys as they talk about the Cubs forcing Game 4 after their victory over the Brewers. Then, the guys talk about what it will take to force this series to a winner take all game 5.Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/cubstalkGo to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
The Cubs, once again, squander a great first inning against the Brewers in the NLDS. Is all hope lost for the Cubs in 2025? We talk about that and look ahead to game 3 on Weds.Get your own Setup Man Swag: https://bit.ly/setupmanobviousFREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to www.setupman.net and subscribe to our mailing list to become a part of Setup Man Nation so you never miss a show! We also do free giveaways for those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter
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