The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Cubs End Season in Embarrassing Fashion | Where Is This Organization Headed?

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 Healt

Cubs Get Absolutely Embarrassed in San Diego to Start the Playoffs

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

Cubs Head to San Diego! Can They Survive the NL Wild Card?

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 t

Pete Crow Armstrong Makes History, and the Cubs are Going to the Playoffs!

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 Bregman's Freak Injury Overshadows Cubs Series Win

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 Yo

Cubs Building Momentum Heading Into the Playoffs | PCA & Bregman Leading the Playoff Push

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

Cubs Take it to the Pirates | Concerning Trend Pops Up Before Playoffs

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 con

Cubs SWEPT by Brewers | Is this the Start of an Epic Collapse?

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

Clay Holmes Struggles... Cubs Fail to Gain Momentum in Wild Card Race

Despite Pete Crow Armstrong's 40th HR of the season, the Cubs failed to sweep the Marlins and couldn't take advantage of the Phillies losing their series vs. ATL.

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