The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Cubs’ Bullpen Blows Final Shot at NL Central Comeback | Fix it NOW!

Cubs bullpen continues to be miserable. And it cost them any reasonable shot of coming back against the big brother Brewers. How can Craig Counsell and crew fix this majo

The Cubs Are In TROUBLE ... Milwaukee Is Next

We discuss how panicked we are about the Cubs as they head into Milwaukee. We also discuss PCA's MVP weekend. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instruct

More Ugly Cubs' Losses to End the Road Trip from HELL

The Cubs lose another series in Arizona. Are they cursed there? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the

Cubs STUMBLE In Seattle! NL Central Slipping Away as Wild Card Race Tightens

Alex and Ty were sleepless while the Cubs were in Seattle! Cubs played a really sloppy series against the Mariners and now both the Wild Card and NL Central Division race

Shohei vs. PCA: The Debate for the NL MVP is Heating Up!

The debates online are heating up. Is Shohei Ohtani or Pete Crow Armstrong your NL MVP? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking o

Cubs CRUSHED at Wrigley! This Weekend Feels Like a Wasted Opportunity

Alex vents about a really frustrating weekend at Wrigley Field. With Dansby hurt, how big of an impact will that be on the team moving forward? Then, He dives into the to

3 GAMES! Cubs Are Coming For the Brewers' NL Central Crown

Alex dives into the series in our Nation's capital as the Cubs continue to play great baseball! Then he analyzes why the Cubs have put themselves in a position to win the

Cubs New Look Rotation Debuts As Cubs Keep Rolling in Kansas City

Alex and Ty dive into the debuts for Kevin Gausman and Clay Holmes. Then, the guys dive into the upcoming schedule to see how the Cubs can realistically chase down the Br

Cubs SWEEP the Dodgers as Pete Crow-Armstrong Takes Control of MVP Race!

Alex and Ty dive into an awesome series sweep against the almighty Dodgers! Then, the guys make their case for why PCA has cemented himself as the MVP favorite down the s

With Skubal Gone ... What's Next for the Cubs?

We discuss the Cubs series loss vs. the Yankees, Skubal to the Dodgers, updates on the rumors we're hearing for the trade deadline and preview the upcoming Dodgers series

BREAKING 🚨: CUBS ACQUIRE SP KEVIN GAUSMAN FROM TORONTO!

Alex reacts LIVE on youtube to the breaking news of the Cubs trading for veteran starting pitcher Kevin Gausman. What did the Cubs give up? Are the Cubs done? Support th

Cubs Manhandle Cardinals | Tarik Skubal a TRUE Cubs Contender? And

The Cubs made the Cardinals look foolish on their own turf. Does this make a Tarik Skubal trade that much more realistic? Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spar

Pete Crow-Armstrong is Taking Over Baseball | Cubs Take Series in Pittsburgh

Alex and Ty talk about the Cubs series win against Pittsburgh and PCA's takeover of baseball! Then, they take a look at why Jameson Taillon's days with the Cubs could be

Cubs Trade Market Update | Will They Land a STAR Pitcher?

We discuss the brutal series loss vs. the Tigers, who the Cubs may target from teams that are sellers at the trade deadline & preview the upcoming Pittsburgh series. Su

Cubs' Deadline Push Begins! Which Teams Will Make a Deal?

We're back! Alex and Ty recap the series against the Twins, then talk about the 2016 celebration. Next, the guys go into what teams may be trade partners for the Cubs in

The Cubs 2nd Half Depends on these 3 Players | Failure is Not an Option

We recap the Cubs first half and how the Cubs were able to get to the spot they are despite major injuries. We also discuss three players that need to perform well for th

Cubs Win The Series Against the Orioles...But the Bullpen is Becoming a BIG Problem

Alex dives into the series in Baltimore, Cubs won the series but there are some emerging questions in the bullpen. Then, Alex takes a look at the weekend series against t

PCA Becomes an All-Star as Cubs Stumble Against the Cardinals

Alex is solo today to talk about the Cubs losing the holiday weekend series against the Cardinals. Then, he dives into the upcoming series against a weird Orioles team.

The RED-HOT Cubs Keep Winning! Should They Be BIG Buyers?

Alex and Ty discuss the Cubs destroying the Padres at Wrigley! Then they discuss wether or not the Cubs should be all-in at this upcoming trade deadline. Finally, they di

CUBS TAKE HUGE SERIES IN MILWAUKEE

Cubs do what many thought was the unthinkable and win a series in Milwaukee. We also have Alex live from Wrigley North for an on-site report. Support this Show and Your