The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Alex & Kyle discuss the idea of potentially turning one of the best relief pitchers on the market into a Starter! Could that be the ACE the Cubs have been looking for? Then, the guys welcome the champions of the Setup Man Listener fantasy baseball league to play a game of "This or That?"Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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 are BACK! The guys go over the big news of the day, that the Cubs are IN on one of thr best pitchers in the game! Then, the guys talk about all the work that has to be done with the roster. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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

Kyle and Ty discuss the Cubs season ending loss to the Padres in the wild card series along with what's next for the Cubs organization. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575 FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/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/setupmaninsta Twitter: https://bit.ly/setupmantwitter

The Cubs lose 8-0 against the Padres to start the 2026 playoffs. We react to the despicable performance.

Alex & Ty do a deep dive into the Cubs playoff matchup in San Diego! What are the challenges facing the club, and how do the Cubs counters the Padres' punches?Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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

An emotional day at Wrigley featured Pete Crow Armstrong reaching the 40/40 mark, the Cubs clinching a playoff spot, and so much more.

Alex and Kyle dive into the series win against the Reds! Then, try to figure out what happened to Alex Bregman and give an update on his status.Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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 dive into how the Cubs can keep building momentum as the head towards October despite their bullpen problems. Then, they preview an important upcoming series against the Reds.Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the "Energy" tab to find Spark: https://www.advocare.com/home/?D=130822575FREE 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

While the Cubs did win the series against the Pirates, they lost the final game of the series and they are now 2-8 in the final game of their last 10 series. Is there concern for that trend in the playoffs?

The Cubs, and their depleted bullpen, were swept by the Brewers. Is there any hope left for this season and the playoffs?