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The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast — 351 episodes
Week of Walk-Offs & Another Undefeated Home Stand!
Shota Imanaga & The Rotation Lead Cubs to Sweep of D-Backs!
Justin Steele's Setback & the Cubs Salvage the Road Trip in San Diego!
Cubs Fans Wonder: What’s Next Without Horton?
Cade Horton Exits with Forearm Tightness | How Bad is It?
Cubs Get a MUCH-Needed 1st Series Win of the Season | Reaction
Cubs Don't Look like a 95+ Win Team in Opening Series
BREAKING 🚨: Cubs Extend Nico Hoerner | Instant Reaction!
2026 Cubs: Our WILD Predictions
🚨 PCA Finalizing Contract Extension with the Cubs 🚨
Cubs Make Surprising Roster Moves Days Away from Opening the Season
Cubs 2026 Predictions: Over/Under Edition!!
Seiya Suzuki Injury Update: Cubs Facing Early Test
Cubs Opening Day Starter Revealed: Why Matthew Boyd Got the Nod
Rival Scout Raves About Moises Ballesteros | What is His Role in 2026?
Alex Bregman on Fire in AZ! But Does it Matter?
Justin Steele Cleared by Doctors! What's Next?
Do The Cubs Belong Among the National League Elite?
New Season, New Swings? Inside PCA & Matt Shaw's Offensive Changes
Cubs Sign Michael Conforto | Final Bench Spot Just Got Interesting!
Top 6 Storylines for the Cubs | Spring Games Start Now!
Championship Talks in Chicago: Tom Ricketts Raises the Stakes
Palencia Named Closer: Cubs Bullpen Breakdown & Names to Watch
Why the Cubs Rotation Will Decide the Season
Projecting the Cubs 2026 Lineup
What Would It Take for the Cubs to Trade Matt Shaw?
Cubs Spring Training – Biggest Storylines w/Michael Cerami
Jed Hoyer Finally Explains Cubs Free Agent Strategy
Is Nico Hoerner the Most Underrated Player in Baseball?
Did Tom Ricketts Actually Win Over Cubs Fans This Offseason?
LIVE 🔴: How Much More Will the Cubs Spend? w/David Kaplan
Zac Gallen Rumors Won't Go Away -- Cubs Linked Again
Cole Wright Weighs in on the Cubs' Next Potential Offseason Move
Bregman Doesn't Disappoint in Cubs Press Conference | Instant Analysis
What Still Needs Fixing After the Bregman Deal?
TRADE PROPOSAL: Nico Hoerner to the Yankees | Cubs Fans are FURIOUS!
EMERGENCY EPISODE 🚨 : Cubs Sign Alex Bregman!!!
EMERGENCY EPISODE 🚨: Cubs Acquire SP Edward Cabrera!!!
Cody Bellinger Back to Chicago? Does a Cubs Reunion Make Sense?
The Cubs NEED a Starting Pitcher. When Will it Happen?
Will the Cubs Have a Winning Bid for Japanese Superstar Tatsuya Imai?
The Top 5 Players the Cubs Should Target Right Now!
Cubs Ownership Won't Spend? Here's Why | Reaction
Cubs Among Finalists for the Next Japanese Ace!
What's Behind the Cubs' Quiet Offseason?
The Price for Cabrera: Will the Cubs Pay It?
Winter Meetings Begin: Big Name Targets Emerge for Cubs
With Tucker Out, Can the Cubs' Rookies Carry the Load?
Cubs' Big Move Watch: Winter Meetings Preview
Cubs' Christmas Wishlist: Bullpen Help! (LIVE Thanksgiving Show)
Who Elevates the Cubs More: Dylan Cease or Michael King?
Guest: Bruce Levine - How the CBA Could Harm the Cubs’ Offseason Plans
Imanaga Shockingly Accepts! Did the Cubs Offseason Just Shift?
Cubs Rumors Exploding: Japanese Ace on the Radar!
Offense vs. Pitching: What Should the Cubs Prioritize?
Guest: Boog Sciambi - Will the Cubs EVER be a Top-Spending Team Again?
Free Agency is HERE: Cubs Fans Deserve a Major Move Now!
Imanaga Opts Out: Will The Cubs Keep Their Ace?
Should the Cubs Spend BIG on Robert Suarez or Edwin Diaz?
Massive Decision Looming for Cubs: What Happens w/Kyle Tucker?
Does Jed Hoyer Deserve Praise or Criticism from the Cubs' 2025 Season?
Cubs Season Comes to an End | Big Decisions Coming for 2026!
Cubs Crush Brewers in Game 4! | Predictions for the Deciding Game 5
Cubs Stay Alive! Force Game 4 at Wrigley!
Is All Hope Lost for the Cubs' Season? Can They Come Back from 0-2?
Cubs Must Fix THIS to Beat the Brewers (and keep their season alive)
Next Stop: NLDS | The Cubs Advance to Face the Brewers!
Cubs Fall Flat in Game 2… Everything on the Line Tomorrow
Cubs Win First Playoff Game Since 2017! (LIVE Reaction)
Cade Horton HURT! Do the Cubs have a Shot vs. Padres? (Full Preview)
Shota Imanaga Struggling as the Cubs Head Into October
The Cubs Disappointing Weekend Will Lead to a Crazy Last Week of Baseball
Cubs Punch Their Playoff Ticket! How Far Can They Go?
Is Nico Hoerner the Cubs 2025 MVP?
44Ever: Anthony Rizzo to Retire a Cub!
Where Would The Cubs Be Without Cade Horton?
September is HERE! How can the Cubs Secure a Home Playoff Spot?
Why Can't The Cubs Capitalize on Any Momentum?
Is Kyle Tucker 100% Back?
Huge Series Win, but Kyle Tucker Still Looks Lost
Cameron Maybin Gives AMAZING Insight for Kyle Tucker's Struggles
Is Craig Counsell Losing Cubs Fans Trust?
Can the Cubs Get Out of Their Own Way?
Cubs Front Office's Ridiculous Comments | Feud Building with the Fans?
How do the Cubs Avoid a Massive 2nd Half Collapse?
Is Kyle Tucker Injured? Cubs Offense Struggling w/Underperforming Star
Why has the Cubs Offense Vanished in the Second Half?
Which Trades Were Left on the Table by the Cubs? w/Lance Brozdowski
Was the Trade Deadline a Disappointment for the Cubs?
Most Important Trade Deadline Since the Cubs won the World Series?
Will the Cubs Make the Biggest Splash at the Deadline?
Can the Cubs Trade for a Young Ace? (Feat. Locked on Cubs)
Should the Cubs Trade for a Top Shelf Closer?
Bigger Trade Deadline Priority: Pitching or 3rd Base?
What Can We Learn from the Cubs 2025 Draft Picks? w/Lance Brozdowski
The Cubs First Half Award Show!🏆
The Brewers Continue to Make the Cubs Look Over their Shoulder
What Does the Cubs Going "All In" Look Like?
Who Else Deserves an All-Star Nod from the Cubs (Plus a Series SWEEP!)
Did the Cubs Make a Terrible Mistake in the Kyle Tucker Trade?
Could the Cubs & Royals Be Trade Partners?
Can the Cubs and Pirates Strike a Deal?
Is it Time to Start Worrying About the Cubs?
Who Should Stay in the Rotation with Shota's Return?
Top 6 Potential Cubs Trade Deadline Targets
A Compelling Case for Why PCA is the NL MVP so far!
Jameson Taillon & Pitching Staff keeping Cubs Afloat
Cubs Drop Series In Philly to Finish the Road Trip, Cause For Concern?
Cubs Crash In The Motor City, Injury Updates on Imanaga & Hodge
A Presidential Series Win, Plus The Robots Are Coming!
Cubs Take Weekend Series vs. Reds! Plus a HUGE Show Announcement!
Cubs Win, Cubs Sweep! Plus, Revisiting The Cubs Offseason Rumors
Cubs WALK IT OFF AGAIN! Plus, Where Do The Cubs Superstars Rank?
We Know The Stars, Let's Talk About "The Other Guys"
Was This the Most Exciting Cubs' Series Win of 2025?
Kyle Tucker Carries Cubs to Vice City Victory
Deep Sea Swinging! Cubs Clobber Marlins
Cubs Can't Reel In The Opener In Miami
Cubs Sweep Sox, Marlins and (Matt Shaw!?!) On Deck
PCA 4 MVP?
Cubs Mount Incredible 9th Inning Comeback vs. Marlins
Should the Cubs Call Up Moises Ballesteros? IL Happ?
Are the Cubs Cursed in May?
What Cubs Fans Should Expect from Cade Horton in his MLB Debut?
Is Ryan Pressly Bound for the IL? Is Cade Horton Getting the Call-Up?
Matt Boyd Looks Like a STEAL Through 7 Starts
SHO NO! Cubs Face Questions In Rotation After Imanaga Injury
What Should the Cubs Do With Moises Ballesteros?
Are the Kyle Tucker Extension Talks Heating Up?
Chicago Cubs April Evaluation. Can they Sustain this Success?
Should the Cubs Send Ben Brown to the Bullpen?
Cubs Acting with a "Sense of Urgency." And it's Working!
Cubs Make a HUGE Statement by Sweeping the Dodgers!
The Cardiac Cubs Comeback AGAIN! Walk-Off the Dodgers
Are the 2025 Cubs Better than Years Past? (A Look at the Trends)
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Drop Series Finale In San Diego
LIVE 🔴 Post-Game: Cubs Win in Extras!
LIVE 🔴 Post-Game: Cubs Crumble in San Diego
LIVE 🔴 : PCA Carries Cubs in Series Finale
What will a SERIOUS Kyle Tucker Contract Extension Look Like?
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bats Freeze In Finale vs. Rangers
LIVE 🔴 : Dansby Plays The Hero As Cubs Win Another Series
LIVE 🔴 : Steele Dominant In Opener Against Texas
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Miss GOLDEN Opportunity to Sweep!
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Break Out The Brooms In Sacramento
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Win Their First Series of the Year
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Ambush A's in Historic Opener
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bullpen Blows Easy Win in the Desert
Cubs Claim their First W of the Year!
Cubs can Win 3 of 4 in AZ! Kyle's Keys to the Series
Cubs Open their USA Schedule with D'Backs. It's Not Going to be Easy
The Cubs Bullpen will Thrive in 2025! Here's Why...
Let's Build the Cubs' Lineup Based from SCRATCH!
Cubs Send Eli Morgan & Jordan to AAA. Is this a Mistake?
Should Cubs Fans be Worried about Ben Brown?
All of the Cubs Mistakes that Led to a Series Sweep in Japan
New Year, Same Ol' Cubbies: Ugly Opening Day Loss in Tokyo
Get Ready for Cubs vs. Dodgers Opening Day in Tokyo!
Cubs Fans Bust Out Their Pitch Forks for Lance Lynn
Jed Hoyer Admits He had to Rush Roster Decisions Due to Japan Trip
LIVE Reaction to Lance Lynn Joining the Cubs
Cubs ENTIRE Japan Roster + A Blood-Boiling Theory
Matt Shaw is Going to Japan! Thank GOD!
Why Spring Training is VERY IMPORTANT for some Players
Who NEEDS to have a Breakout Season for the Cubs?
Jomboy's Crew Predicts Big Things from Cubs in 2025 | My Reaction
Which Cubs Pitchers will have BREAKOUT Seasons? 2025 Projections
3 Players Will MAKE or BREAK the Cubs 2025 Season
The Matt Shaw Rollercoaster Continues + Cubs Spring Updates
CRAP! Matt Shaw is OUT for the Cubs' Opener!
3 Up 3 Down from My Experience at Cubs Spring Training
5 BIGGEST Stories of Cubs' Spring Training Games
Spring Training Games Start Tomorrow! My Report from Sloan
Cubs Sign Justin Turner! Spring Training Update
3 Days from Cubs Spring Training Games! Here's the Latest from AZ
Matt Shaw: "I'm feeling MUCH better" | Update at Cubs Spring Training
Cubs Start Full Team Workouts TODAY! Here's What to Look for
With Bregman Off the Cubs' Table, 3rd Base is Matt Shaw's to Claim!
Kyle Tucker Arrives to Spring Training + More Cubs Updates
Day 3 of Cubs Spring Training! An Inside Look
First Day at Cubs Spring Training in AZ! Here's What I Saw
Cubs No. 1 Prospect is Ready for the PRESSURE!
Ben Brown: "I want to DOMINATE whatever role I'm in" | Full Interview
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bullpen Picture + Spring Training w/Lance Brozdowski
Ben Brown Shares Details of 2024 Injury and His Encouraging Recovery
Is Alex Bregman Destined to Be a Cub?!
Will Cubs Make 1 More BIG Trade? 2025 Roster Outlook
LIVE 🔴 : Optimism Around the Cubs Pitching Staff? w/Tyler Zombro
TRANSFORMATION! Will Jordan Wicks' Offseason Workouts = Success?
1 BIG Mistake Hurt Jordan Wicks in 2024! + Gameplan for 2025
Every Detail About the Cubs Trade for Ryan Pressly! + What's Next
Cubs No. 20 Prospect Might Play a BIG Role in 2025
Cubs Sign Jon Berti, Here's Our Live Reaction!
LIVE 🔴 : Are the Dodgers Ruining Baseball? w/Cole Wright
Tom Ricketts Questions Cubs Fans' Expectations... My Reaction
BALLCAP Sports Proposes THIS Cubs/Padres Trade. Could it Happen?
LIVE 🔴 : What's the ACTUAL Plan for the Cubs? w/Lance Brozdowskia
Roki Sasaki Will NOT Sign with Cubs! What's Next?
Are the Cubs SERIOUSLY Done Spending Money?
REACTION: Cubs and Kyle Tucker Can't Agree on Contract
LIVE 🔴 : Lance Brozdowski on Available Relievers + Q&A!
There are MAJOR Holes in the Cubs' Roster
Trade Proposal: Cubs get Another ACE!
Who will the Cubs Add to their Bullpen for 2025?
5 Reasons the Cubs Should Extend Justin Steele ASAP!
LIVE w/Lance Brozdowski 🔴: Who are the Cubs Targeting for Pitching?
1 BIG Move the Cubs Should Make Before 2025 Season
REACTION! Why Roki Sasaki is Coming to MLB
What is the Cubs' TRUE Financial Situation? w/Jesse Rogers
Cubs Fans Ask Their Burning Questions to Moises Ballesteros!
Is Matt Shaw the Cubs' Opening Day 3B? + Big Announcement!
Justin Steele Knows this Team is GREAT! (FULL INTERVIEW)
Justin Steele's Reaction to Cubs CRAZY Offseason
Sammy Sosa Apologizes, and is BACK!
LIVE 🔴 : Cubs HOT Stove Talk w/Lance Brozdowski
Should the Cubs (or MLB) give Trevor Bauer a 2nd Chance?
Cody Bellinger and Jesus Luzardo Trade Talks Heat Up
LIVE 🔴 Cubs get their Star! Kyle Tucker Trade Reaction
Live: Kyle Tucker Cubs Rumors w/Lance Brozdowski
Exciting Things Coming Up on the Setup Man Channel
Matthew Boyd, Nico + Crochet Trade Rumors, and Q&A w/Lance Brozdowski
Offensive Projections for the Cubs BEST Prospects | w/Rachel Folden
Can Moises Ballesteros be a LEGIT Catcher for the Cubs in 2025?
Dansby Swanson's "Bad Contract" | Cubs Fan Reacts
Happy Thanksgiving, Cubs Fans!
Dodgers Sign Snell! Are the Cubs the New Favorites for Roki Sasaki?
Cubs No. 2 Prospect is Ready for Wrigley Field! w/Owen Caissie
Owen Caissie Breaks Down His Top Pro Home Runs
Why is Tyler Zombro so Special for the Cubs? Can he help them WIN NOW?
Trade Proposal: Could the Cubs get a Star for Busch and Amaya?!
Adbert Alzolay & Brennen Davis will Return to the Cubs!! Here's Why...
Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat? What's his Next Step? w/Michael Cerami
Cubs or Dodgers? Who will Sign Roki Sasaki?
Wrigley Winds an Excuse for the Pathetic Cubs Offense?
How will the Cubs Add Wins to their Lineup? w/Boog Sciambi
Trade Proposal: Cubs get Young Phenom Garett Crochet
5 Reasons Why the Cubs WILL Sign Roki Sasaki
Reaction: "Foul Territory" CALLS OUT the Cubs Ownership and Jed Hoyer
How far is the Cubs Organization from the World Champion Dodgers?
Trade Proposal: Bellinger to Yankees, Cubs Get an All-Star Pitcher
The Keys to Porter Hodge's Outstanding Rookie Season w/Cubs
Evaluating the Payroll and Potential Moves - Day After Cody Bellinger Opts In
Trade Proposal: Nico Hoerner to Angels, Cubs Get their No. 1 Catcher
Cubs Assistant Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos Discusses Keys to Internal Pitching Development
$27.5 Million Question: Will Cody Bellinger Opt In or Out?
Ultimate Dilemma: Do Cubs Fans Root for Yankees or Dodgers?
Are the Cubs Serious Contenders in 2025?
Which Free Agents Should the Cubs Go After?
Reading Between the Lines of Tom Ricketts' Letter to Cubs Fans
Top 10 Pressing Questions for the Cubs this Offseason
Meet Cubs' Great Sammy Sosa! Private Event, Sept 28, 2024
How The Cubs Used Taylor Swift for Good Luck
Cubs No. 8 Prospect Cam Smith is Heading to South Bend!
Are the Cubs Victims of Bad Umpires in 2024?
Did the Cubs Miss a HUGE Opportunity at the Trade Deadline?
Isaac Paredes: Everything you Need to Know about the Cubs' New 3B
Should the Cubs Trade Nico Hoerner and Justin Steele?
What has Justin Steele Changed to Make him so Good?
Should the Cubs Buy at the Trade Deadline? w/Sam Olbur
13 Miserable Stats for the 2024 Cubs Offense
Where is the Heart for the 2024 Cubs? w/Miguel Esparza
Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat?
Cubs' are a Disaster in '24. What should be done? w/Brett Taylor
Which Cubs Prospect can Save the 2024 Season?
Is there any way to fix the 2024 Cubs?
What you didn't Know about Cubs' 2nd Baseman, Nico Hoerner
What Sparked the Cubs Offense in a 6-3 Extra Innings Win vs. Brewers?
Are the Cubs Really Ready to Win in 2024?
Madrigal's Costly Error Sends Cubs to a 5-1 Loss vs. Brewers, May 27, 2024
Cade Horton's Development, Brennen Davis' Return + More AAA Updates w/Alex Cohen
Cubs Offense Continues to Struggle, Shutout by Braves, May 23, 2024
Max Fried & Braves Demolish the Cubs | May 22, 2024
Nico Hoerner Sends to a 4-3 Walk-Off Win vs. Braves | May 21, 2024
Join me at Ranterfest in Wrigleyville, May 31 - June 2
Defense and Bats let the Cubs Down | 3-2 Loss vs Pirates | May 19, 2024
Morel's Walk-Off Caps Cubs 1-0 Win vs. Pirates: May 18, 2024
Kyle Hendricks Bad Again | Cubs Lose 9-3 to the Pirates | May 17, 2024
Ted Lilly Breaks Down Shota Imanaga's Amazing Success
Can the Cubs take down the Braves in Atlanta? w/Cole Wright
What would you do if you were Jed Hoyer for a Day? w/Matt Cozzi
Scoring the Cubs' 1st Month - with Locked on Cubs' Matt Cozzi
Justin Steele Returns Tonight! How Big is this for the Cubs?
How Long can the Cubs Last without their Stars? Week of April 22 Recap
Pete Crow Armstrong Helps Cubs Sweep the Astros
Everything you want to know about the 2024 Chicago Cubs - Taylor McGregor
The Cubs have a Major Closer Issue: April 15-21 Recap
Jameson Taillon Returns | What can Cubs Fans Expect?
The Cubs Hang on for Dear Life: April 8-14 Recap
Being a Cubs Fan is Torture, so WHY do we do it?
Cubs' Fantastic Home Stand: April 1-7 Recap
The Pitch that will Change the Cubs Pitching Staff - Lance Brozdowski
Shota Imanaga's Electric Cubs Debut - A Breakdown
Cubs get their First Win of 2024! Week 1 Recap
Justin Steele Injured! What will the Cubs do now?
5 Big Stats to Know Before Cubs Opening Day 2024
Weekly Cubs Recap: March 18-24, 2024
What will the Cubs' Opening Day Rotation Look Like?
The Cubs will Win in 2024 if they.....
Reaction: Steele Opening Day Starter, Pitcher Injuries, 3rd Base Questions, and More
MLB.com's New Cubs Top 30 Prospect List Released!
Kohl Franklin's Pursuit of the MLB in 2024
Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Position Players' Numbers
David Bote - The Most Tenured Chicago Cub in 2024
Is Brennen Davis Back?! Cubs Spring Training Interview
Cubs Spring Training Report: Day 7
Will Luke Little make the Big League Team out of Camp?
Obvious Shirts and their Die-Hard Cubs Owner
Cubs Spring Training Vibes! Day 1 & 2 w/Rich Biesterfeld
Biggest Surprise of 2024 Cubs Spring Training! w/Joe Johnson
Should the Cubs Sign Trevor Bauer?
Guarantee: 2 More Moves Coming for the Cubs
Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Starting Rotation Numbers
Will the Cubs Lean Heavily on Prospects in 2024 - Bruce Levine
Cubs Sign Hector Neris - Will he be the closer?
Jim Deshaies Discusses the Cubs Slow Offseason
Emmanuel Clase to Cubs Rumors Re-Surface
Michael Busch Trade Breakdown (Did the Cubs give up too much?)
Shota Imanaga's Contract and the Doors it Opens for the Cubs
Cubs Agree to Deal with Shota Imanaga!
Cody Bellinger's Impact on the Chicago Cubs
2024 Chicago Cubs Predictions
Potential Reasons the Cubs have Signed No One (from Jed Hoyer)
Should the Cubs Trade Christopher Morel?
Christopher Morel Trailer
The Cubs Need more Bats! - Jordan Bastian
How will the Cubs fix the Bullpen in 2024?
When will the Cubs Make a Move?
Is Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract Bad for Baseball?
My Experience at the 2023 Winter Meetings in Nashville
2023 Winter Meetings Cubs Rumors - Cody Delmendo
Untouchable Cubs Prospects - Lance Brozdowski
Do the Astros have the Money to Make some Moves?
Will the Cubs make a Big Splash this Off-Season?
Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Hot Stove
Are the Diamondbacks Serious Contenders for Yamamoto?
Are the Dodgers an Easy Choice for Shohei?
Will the Angels Lose Ohtani and Trout?!
Jason Cannon - The Unexpected Ties of Billy Williams and Willie McCovey
Are the Brewers Shopping Burnes and Adames?
2023 MLB Hot Stove - Rumor Has It
Joe Migliaccio - Prospect Talk with Yankees Hitting Coordinator
Chip Caray - Harry Caray, Family Ties, and Cubs/Cardinals Talk
Len Kasper - Following his Heart and Re-Living Heart the ‘03 Marlins & ‘16 Cubs
Matt Vasgersian - Trout & Ohtani, Ridiculous Contracts & the State of Baseball
Boog Sciambi - Ronald Acuna, Torey Lovullo, and ALS
Ted Lilly - Small-Town Lefty, Barry Bonds, and a Bulldog Mentality
Rachel Balkovec - First-Ever Female MiLB Manager
Matt Strahm - Injuries, Underdogs, and Baseball Cards
Troy Glaus - 2002 World Series, Brain Health, and Puzzles
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