The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

In 2015, it was obvious the Cubs were in their "winning window." In 2024, it's not as clear. I talked to Peter from the Sheffield Shuffler about the Cubs potential in 2024 after hitting the 1/3 mark of the seasaon.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cubs silent offense remained lifeless in Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee. Cubs lose 5-1 and drop their 5th straight. Nick Madrigal is part of the problem, let's talk about how this gets fixed.Here's why the Cubs need to end the Kyle Hendricks era:    • The Kyle Hendricks Experiment has to ...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Alex Cohen, voice of the Iowa Cubs, joins me to discuss:-Cade Horton's development -Brennen Davis' triumphant return-David Bote's relevancy-Luis Vasquez's expectations-And many more AAA updatesHere's everything you want to know about your favorite Cubs players:    • Everything you want to know about the...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After Max Fried threw a complete game on Wednesday, the Braves used 6 pitchers to shut out the Cubs on 4 hits on Thursday.And for some reason, Kyle Hendricks pitched in this game when it was 1-0.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Max Fried threw the 9th complete game of the MLB season, and the Braves destroyed the Cubs 9-2.Porter Hodge also made his MLB debut and nearly threw an immaculate inning.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Nico Hoerner returned from a hamstring injury on May 21, and his base hit in the 10th inning scored Cody Bellinger and capped off a 4-3 win over the Braves.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 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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Cubs offense and defense let them down in the final game of a 4 game series with the Pirates. Cubs lose 3 of 4 to the Pirates and drop to 26-22 on the season.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Shota Imanaga was phenomenal again (lower league-leading ERA to 0.84), and the Cubs needed just 1 run to beat the Pirates. Is Kyle Hendricks' time in Chicago over? Watch here:    • Kyle Hendricks Bad Again | Cubs Lose ...  Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Kyle Hendricks was once again bad. The Cubs lose 9-3. Paul Skenes carved up Cubs hitters.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Ted Lilly and Shota Imanaga have similarities in their pitching styles. I asked the former Cub what he likes about Shota and the key to his success.Watch my full interview with Ted Lilly from 2023: https://youtu.be/3f4L1664kM8?si=5jam0rwG7enRqZBGGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Cole Wright joins us to discuss the upcoming series for the Cubs against the Braves.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

I asked Matt Cozzi, of the Locked on Cubs podcast, what he would do to the Cubs if he was Jed Hoyer for just 1 day.Watch full episode here:   W • Grading the Cubs' 1st Month - with Lo...  et a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

Have the Cubs exceed expectations 5 weeks into the 2024 season? Matt Cozzi of the Locked On Cubs Podcast joins us to discuss.Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

After missing the first month of the season, Justin Steele returns to the Cubs and will pitch against the Padres at Wrigley Field.What does this mean for the Cubs, and how does Craig Counsell use this to fix the bullpen?Check out our Youtube Channel for more content: https://www.youtube.com/@SetupManCubsGet a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use code "thesetupman15": http://obviousshirts.pxf.io/SetupManGo to 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 those who are on our list!Check us out on social media:Instagram: https://bit.ly/setupmaninstaTwitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter