The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast
Episodes
Cubs get their First Win of 2024! Week 1 Recap
01 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a rough start to the season, the Cubs salvage one game in Arlington, TX. Let's break down the series and the upcoming home-opener.Check out more...
Justin Steele Injured! What will the Cubs do now?
29 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
After a terrible blow to Justin Steele on Opening Day, where do the Cubs go from here?Get a 15% discount to Obvious Shirts. Click on the link and use ...
5 Big Stats to Know Before Cubs Opening Day 2024
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Does Opening Day really matter? Here are 5 stats you will want to know before you watch the Cubs play the Rangers to start the 2024 season. Let us kno...
Weekly Cubs Recap: March 18-24, 2024
25 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shota Imanaga will make history at Wrigley Field.Justin Steele is set to be the Opening Day starter after his injury.And the roster has a few minor ad...
What will the Cubs' Opening Day Rotation Look Like?
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
With Jameson Taillon likely to miss 2-3 starts to start the season, what will the Cubs starting rotation look like by Opening Day?We also discuss:-Sei...
The Cubs will Win in 2024 if they.....
15 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If the Cubs are serious about winning in 2024, they wil.....I have 12 signs that the Cubs front office is serious about winning in 2024. Also, check o...
Reaction: Steele Opening Day Starter, Pitcher Injuries, 3rd Base Questions, and More
10 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Here is my take on all of the Cubs news and action from March 3-9, 2024.Watch some of our interviews with current and former Cubs players: https://www...
MLB.com's New Cubs Top 30 Prospect List Released!
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
MLB.com released their Cubs Top 30 Prospect List. What are your thoughts on it?We also talk about Cody Bellinger making his Spring Training Debut and ...
Kohl Franklin's Pursuit of the MLB in 2024
06 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Kohl Franklin has been in the Cubs' organization since 2018, but injuries have held him back from making his debut. Kohl talks about how he has made a...
Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Position Players' Numbers
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher Morel will flirt with 40 homers, Pete Crow Armstrong will win a Gold Glove, and Nico Hoerner will regress! These are a few of my predictio...
David Bote - The Most Tenured Chicago Cub in 2024
04 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Did you know that David Bote is the most tenured Chicago Cub? Bote joined the organization 10 days before Kyle Hendricks, making him the most-experien...
Is Brennen Davis Back?! Cubs Spring Training Interview
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brennen Davis has gone through plenty of injuries and trials, but the Cubs outfielder says he's back and feels stronger than ever. Watch all of our co...
Cubs Spring Training Report: Day 7
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It's Day 7 of the Cubs Spring Training at Sloan Park. After a couple perplexing minor league signings of David Peralta and Dom Smith, there are questi...
Will Luke Little make the Big League Team out of Camp?
20 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Luke Little is on a mission to prove he belongs on the Cubs roster for the entire season. Listen to how Luke is approaching Spring Training to meet th...
Obvious Shirts and their Die-Hard Cubs Owner
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Johnson had no choice but to be a Cubs' fan. He was born into it. But what he did next is any Cubs' fan dream. Through Obvious Shirts, he has beco...
Cubs Spring Training Vibes! Day 1 & 2 w/Rich Biesterfeld
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Rich Biesterfeld, friend of the channel, is out at Spring Training for the Cubs. I checked in with him to see what the vibes are like, who is looking ...
Biggest Surprise of 2024 Cubs Spring Training! w/Joe Johnson
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Johnson, creator of Obvious Shirts, joins us to talk about 2024 Cubs Spring Training.Also, here are the details are the Obvious Shirts Contest:1. ...
Should the Cubs Sign Trevor Bauer?
12 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Is Trevor Bauer and his drama worth it for the Cubs? I examine a few factors to make a decision. Share your opinion in the comments!Watch More from th...
Guarantee: 2 More Moves Coming for the Cubs
09 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs will make at least 2 more moves before the start of the 2024 season in Texas. I'm so confident of this that I'm willing to giveaway my Andre ...
Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Starting Rotation Numbers
05 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How will the Cubs' starting pitchers perform in 2024? Will Justin Steele make a run at the Cy Young again? Will Jameson Taillon bounce back? Will Shot...
Will the Cubs Lean Heavily on Prospects in 2024 - Bruce Levine
31 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Will the Cubs lean heavily on prospects in 2024? Or will they get Bellinger, another bat, or more arms before the season starts? 670 The Score's baseb...
Cubs Sign Hector Neris - Will he be the closer?
27 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs needed a late-inning, high-leverage reliever, and they got him! Hector Neris signs a 1-year $9 Million deal (with an option for a 2nd year).W...
Jim Deshaies Discusses the Cubs Slow Offseason
22 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Why has this MLB offseason been so slow? Is it Boras? Is it something else? Jim Deshaies, Cubs color commentator on Marquee, joins me to discuss this ...
Emmanuel Clase to Cubs Rumors Re-Surface
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs and Guardians have been in trade rumors all off-season long. Does this Emmanuel Clase rumor have legs to it? Will the Cubs have to give up to...
Michael Busch Trade Breakdown (Did the Cubs give up too much?)
11 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Busch and Yency Almonte are headed to the Cubs and Jackson Farris and Zyhir Hope are headed to the Dodgers. Is that a steal for the Cubs? Or d...
Shota Imanaga's Contract and the Doors it Opens for the Cubs
10 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Reports are saying that Shota Imanaga's contract is only $15 million average annual value. If these reports are true, this opens many doors for the Cu...
Cubs Agree to Deal with Shota Imanaga!
09 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs have made their first deal of the off-season! They are in agreement with Japanese left-handed pitcher Shota Imanaga.Check out this live emerg...
Cody Bellinger's Impact on the Chicago Cubs
06 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Should the Cubs re-sign Cody Bellinger? Is this a no-brainer, or is there a serious risk with signing Bellinger to a long-term contract?I examine a fe...
2024 Chicago Cubs Predictions
31 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs are now one of a select few teams that has made little to no moves. Are there big moves on the horizon? Will this team outperform the 2023 te...
Potential Reasons the Cubs have Signed No One (from Jed Hoyer)
26 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had a dream I asked Jed Hoyer: "Why haven't you signed anyone after your big splash with Craig Counsell?"Let's talk about some potential transparent...
Christopher Morel Trailer
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Check out the full episode to see what I think about Christopher Morel's future with the Cubs
Should the Cubs Trade Christopher Morel?
22 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I personally don't want to see him go! But should the Cubs keep or trade Christopher Morel? I look at both sides.Also, is Morel on pace to be better t...
The Cubs Need more Bats! - Jordan Bastian
19 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Will PCA be the opening day centerfielder? Will Christopher Morel get a shot at third base? Will Cody Bellinger re-sign with the Cubs? Will the Cubs s...
How will the Cubs fix the Bullpen in 2024?
18 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is the Cubs bullpen good enough as it stands? Will Jed add a few guys or will he rely on the farm system to fill the holes?Go to www.setupman.net and ...
When will the Cubs Make a Move?
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Cubs are yet to make a move (aside from Craig Consell), and we are 6 weeks into the offseason.This team has tons of gaps to fill, so where and whe...
Is Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract Bad for Baseball?
09 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is Shohei Ohtani worth $700 million? Is his contract going to "crash" the baseball market? What are some possible negatives and positives that come fr...
My Experience at the 2023 Winter Meetings in Nashville
08 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
While everyone was focused on where Shohei Ohtani was going to sign, I was focused on breathing in my very first Winter Meetings. I had wanted to go f...
2023 Winter Meetings Cubs Rumors - Cody Delmendo
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
From Shohei, to Soto, to Bellinger, the bullpen, and more! Cody tells us where he thinks the Cubs are heading, and what lake he might jump in if they ...
Untouchable Cubs Prospects - Lance Brozdowski
05 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are Cade Horton and Pete-Crow Armstrong untouchable? Or should Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins listen to teams' interest? What about other Cubs prospects...
Do the Astros have the Money to Make some Moves?
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Astros are saying goodbye to a big part of their bullpen this offseason. And with the looming contracts of Alex Bregman and Kyle Tucker coming up,...
Will the Cubs make a Big Splash this Off-Season?
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I sat down with The Athletic Senior Writer Patrick Mooney to talk Chicago Cubs off-season rumors.Will they exceed the luxury tax threshold?Is Shohei O...
Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Hot Stove
29 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When will Paul Skenes get the call-up?Is Trevor Bauer a reasonable fit for the Pirates?Where else will this team find starting pitching?These are some...
Are the Diamondbacks Serious Contenders for Yamamoto?
27 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Nick Piecoro, Diamondbacks beat reporter with the Arizona Republic, sat down with me to talk about the D'Backs offseason needs. Here were some of the ...
Are the Dodgers an Easy Choice for Shohei?
24 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Bill Plunkett, beat writer for the LA Dodgers, shares his thoughts about the Dodgers priorities this offseason, including the likelihood of Shohei Oht...
Will the Angels Lose Ohtani and Trout?!
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Rhett Bollinger, mlb.com beat reporter for the LA Angels, talks Angels hot stove, and addresses the rumors of Mike Trout being traded to the rival LA ...
Jason Cannon - The Unexpected Ties of Billy Williams and Willie McCovey
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Jason Cannon, author of "A Time for Reflection: The Parallel Legacies of Baseball Icons Willie McCovey and Billy Williams" talks about his new book an...
Are the Brewers Shopping Burnes and Adames?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I checked in with Todd Rosiak, the Brewers beat reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to discuss the already crazy 2023 offseason. Free agency...
2023 MLB Hot Stove - Rumor Has It
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Joe Migliaccio - Prospect Talk with Yankees Hitting Coordinator
15 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Chip Caray - Harry Caray, Family Ties, and Cubs/Cardinals Talk
08 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Len Kasper - Following his Heart and Re-Living Heart the ‘03 Marlins & ‘16 Cubs
01 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Matt Vasgersian - Trout & Ohtani, Ridiculous Contracts & the State of Baseball
25 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
Boog Sciambi - Ronald Acuna, Torey Lovullo, and ALS
18 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 R...
Ted Lilly - Small-Town Lefty, Barry Bonds, and a Bulldog Mentality
11 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 75...
Rachel Balkovec - First-Ever Female MiLB Manager
04 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Matt Strahm - Injuries, Underdogs, and Baseball Cards
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Strahm, LHP for the Philadelphia Phillies, has not had an easy path to success. Low fastball velo, injuries, and setbacks were all part of the ro...
Troy Glaus - 2002 World Series, Brain Health, and Puzzles
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I had the pleasure of having Troy Glaus in my home to talk about the 2002 World Series, how he improved his brain health, eye sight issues, and more. ...
Welcome to The Setup Man Podcast
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you are a huge MLB fan like me, you are going to love this podcast. In this interview-style podcast, I talk to yesterday's and today's MLB stars. W...
The Setup Man: Coming September 2023
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Don't miss the first episode of the Setup Man podcast. We are dropping it in September of 2023! For now, here's a taste of what you are in store for.G...