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02 Jan 2025LIVE w/Lance Brozdowski 🔴: Who are the Cubs Targeting for Pitching?00:51:41

Lance Brozdowski and I discuss pitching, 3B, Roki Sasaki, and more! Plus we answer your questions!

24 Jan 2025Cubs No. 20 Prospect Might Play a BIG Role in 202500:16:57

I sat down with Cubs Minor League Pitcher of the Year Brandon Birdsell at Cubs Con. Get to know him, his stuff, what he's working on, and how his role might be a big one for the Cubs in 2025.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Intro

0:23 - Cubs Con Vibes

1:14 - Personal Life

2:55 - What Fans Should Expect

12:07 - Familiar Ties

13:40 - MLB Debut

01 Jan 20251 BIG Move the Cubs Should Make Before 2025 Season00:19:58

The Cubs have been quiet since the Kyle Tucker trade. There has to be more coming, right? If you were Jed Hoyer for the day, let me know what you would do before the season starts

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:00 - Tanner Scott

3:23 - Ha Seong Kim

8:15 - 4 Potential Moves

11:46 - Justin Turner

13:55 - Coby Mayo

17:36 - Pete Crow Armstrong

16 Dec 2024Cody Bellinger and Jesus Luzardo Trade Talks Heat Up00:30:15

With Kyle Tucker now a Cub, Cubs fans continue to wonder what is next. Cody Bellinger to the Yankees? Jesus Luzardo to the Cubs? Will these trades make sense for the Cubs?

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Content in this video:

0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Kyle Tucker Aftermath

7:52 - Bellinger Trade

14:20 - Michael Busch 3B

20:01 - Luzardo Trade

28:02 - What's Next

03 Sep 2024How The Cubs Used Taylor Swift for Good Luck00:05:35

A simple Taylor Swift Candle helped this MLB team climb back into playoff contention

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 • Cubs Game Breakdowns  


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13 Feb 2025With Bregman Off the Cubs' Table, 3rd Base is Matt Shaw's to Claim!00:06:00

The Alex Bregman drama is over and the overpaid 3rd baseman has signed a ridiculous contract with the Red Sox. So... that means 3rd base is Matt Shaw's to lose!

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29 Oct 2024$27.5 Million Question: Will Cody Bellinger Opt In or Out?00:03:48

Much of the Cubs' offseason goals will lean on the fate of Cody Bellinger. Will he opt in to play in Chicago in 2025, or opt out? And what should Cubs fans be rooting for him to decide?

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04 Apr 2024The Pitch that will Change the Cubs Pitching Staff - Lance Brozdowski00:14:46

What is the best pitch for the Cubs in 2024? Well, they now have a decent number of pitchers throwing the splitter. Why is this pitch so effective, who is throwing it, and how will it help the Cubs in 2024?

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 • Why Are There So Many Pitching Injuries?  

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21 Oct 2024Are the Cubs Serious Contenders in 2025?00:25:26

How far away are the Cubs from playoff contention for 2025? There are lots of questions on this team. Let me know your thoughts in the comments.

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Content:

0:00 - Dodgers Mets Gm 6

2:35 - New Podcast Idea

5:20 - Cubs Compared to Dodgers

8:03 - Patrick Mooney's Article

13:07 - Cubs Needs

16:55 - Final 4 Teams' Starpower

19:58 - Cubs 2025 Questions

22:40 - 3 Key Needs

17 May 2024Kyle Hendricks Bad Again | Cubs Lose 9-3 to the Pirates | May 17, 202400:11:58

Kyle Hendricks was once again bad. The Cubs lose 9-3. Paul Skenes carved up Cubs hitters.

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27 Mar 2025Cubs can Win 3 of 4 in AZ! Kyle's Keys to the Series00:08:12

Here is a quick few notes about the domestic season-opener in AZ. I believe if the Cubs can take care of business in game 2 and 3, then they have a really good shot to win 3/4 in the series. Take a listen!

18 May 2024Morel's Walk-Off Caps Cubs 1-0 Win vs. Pirates: May 18, 202400:07:49

Shota Imanaga was phenomenal again (lower league-leading ERA to 0.84), and the Cubs needed just 1 run to beat the Pirates.

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 • Kyle Hendricks Bad Again | Cubs Lose ...  

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09 May 2024What would you do if you were Jed Hoyer for a Day? w/Matt Cozzi00:11:55

I asked Matt Cozzi, of the Locked on Cubs podcast, what he would do to the Cubs if he was Jed Hoyer for just 1 day.

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18 Nov 2024Cubs or Dodgers? Who will Sign Roki Sasaki?00:09:19

The Dodgers are said to be favored to sign Roki Sasaki, but do the Cubs not have just as good of a shot?

Michael Cerami from Bleacher Nation joins me to discuss.

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23 Jan 2025Cubs Sign Jon Berti, Here's Our Live Reaction!00:13:06

We were in the middle of our very first episode of our new Cubs show, when the breaking news hit that Jon Berti had signed with the Cubs. Here's our live reaction to that, plus more clips from the full episode.

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Chapters in this video:

0:00 - Breaking News!

0:23 - New Cubs Show

1:39 - Jon Berti Reaction

2:39 - Cubs Bullpen

3:29 - Cody from CHGO

4:21 - Ricketts/Hoyer Transparency

7:20 - Brandon Birdsell's Dad

7:58 - Houston Astros' Rebuild

8:59 - Ricketts' Goal with Prospects

25 Nov 2024Owen Caissie Breaks Down His Top Pro Home Runs00:05:21

Owen Caissie breaks down his top 2 home runs of his pro career. Watch as he explains this a funny moment in the WBC.

Full interview with Owen comes out Nov 26, 2025.

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27 Jan 2024Cubs Sign Hector Neris - Will he be the closer?00:19:36

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).

Will he be the closer? Will Adbert Alzolay still have the job? I discuss that on this episode.

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23 May 2024Cubs Offense Continues to Struggle, Shutout by Braves, May 23, 202400:08:02

After Max Fried threw a complete game on Wednesday, the Braves used 6 pitchers to shut out the Cubs on 4 hits on Thursday.

And for some reason, Kyle Hendricks pitched in this game when it was 1-0.

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03 Nov 2024Evaluating the Payroll and Potential Moves - Day After Cody Bellinger Opts In00:18:57
28 Sep 2023Troy Glaus - 2002 World Series, Brain Health, and Puzzles01:06:29

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. And we did it at my kitchen table over a jigsaw puzzle. Why? Well, you will see in this interview!

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31 Jan 2025Will Cubs Make 1 More BIG Trade? 2025 Roster Outlook00:16:11

Jon Morosi recently said to watch out for the Cubs in the Michael King trade sweepstakes. Is this likely? Or will it cost too much? And is it possible this roster is set? I examine all of this.

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Chapters in Podcast:

0:00 - Jon Morosi Report

0:39 - More Signings Coming?

1:36 - 40 Man Roster

4:02 - King and Cease

8:26 - Zombro's Impact

15:14 - More Bats?

20 Feb 2024Cubs Spring Training Report: Day 700:13:32

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 questions looming at Cubs Camp. I address that and more.

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27 Nov 2024Dodgers Sign Snell! Are the Cubs the New Favorites for Roki Sasaki?00:09:19

The Dodgers continue to spend money on the best players in baseball. But does signing Blake Snell take them out of the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes?

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19 Mar 2025All of the Cubs Mistakes that Led to a Series Sweep in Japan00:10:10

The Cubs were their own worst enemies against the Dodgers. Here is a breakdown of all the mistakes they made in the 2 games in Japan.

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15 Jan 2025LIVE 🔴 : What's the ACTUAL Plan for the Cubs? w/Lance Brozdowskia00:49:23

Lance and I talked about:

-MLB's broken offseason format

-Chances Cubs get Alex Bregman

-Confusing offseason for the Cubs

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02 Dec 2024Can Moises Ballesteros be a LEGIT Catcher for the Cubs in 2025?00:07:18

Plenty of people are wondering if Moises Ballesteros can catch at the MLB level. His bat continues to turn heads, but the catching seems to have question marks. Rachel Folden addresses this question with me.

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30 Nov 2023Will the Cubs make a Big Splash this Off-Season?00:23:57

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 Ohtani headed to Chicago?

How will they tighten up their pitching?

How much will the Cubs rely on their top prospects?

And much more!

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13 May 2024Can the Cubs take down the Braves in Atlanta? w/Cole Wright00:45:08

Cole Wright joins us to discuss the upcoming series for the Cubs against the Braves.

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09 Feb 2024Guarantee: 2 More Moves Coming for the Cubs00:08:55

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 Dawson signed jersey if I'm wrong!

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14 Nov 2024How will the Cubs Add Wins to their Lineup? w/Boog Sciambi00:51:43

How do the Cubs get better this offseason? What role will Craig Counsell play in years to come? Cubs’ play-by-play broadcaster Jon “Boog” Sciambi sat down with me to discuss these topics and more.

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Content in this video:

0:00 - Intro

0:26 - Offseason and World Series

6:50 - Cubs Offseason Plan

25:55 - Insight on Craig Counsell

44:40 - Fan Questions

27 Jan 2025Every Detail About the Cubs Trade for Ryan Pressly! + What's Next00:16:50

The Cubs got their impact arm in the bullpen when they traded for Ryan Pressly on Jan 26. Here's all the details of that trade and what it does for the bullpen and payroll.

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Chapters in Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:51 - Pressly's Decision

4:18 - Trade Details

5:42 - Pressly's Metrics

8:38 - Pressly's Numbers

11:35 - Bullpen Picture

13:25 - More Coming?

13 Mar 2025Jed Hoyer Admits He had to Rush Roster Decisions Due to Japan Trip00:19:08

In a recent press conference at Sloan Park, Jed Hoyer admitted he had to rush some Cubs roster decisions due to the early start in Japan.

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Chapters in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:17 - Difficult Decisions

8:20 - Matt Shaw

11:35 - Cade Horton

14:42 - Moises Ballesteros

07 Jan 2025Trade Proposal: Cubs get Another ACE!00:13:58

In this trade proposal, we take a look at what it would cost for the Cubs to get an ace starter and a big-time closer!

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:32 - Take/Laugh

4:09 - Trade w/Mariners

8:58 - Trade w/Twins

14 Feb 2024Biggest Surprise of 2024 Cubs Spring Training! w/Joe Johnson00:34:12

Joe Johnson, creator of Obvious Shirts, joins us to talk about 2024 Cubs Spring Training.

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22 Jan 2024Jim Deshaies Discusses the Cubs Slow Offseason00:40:58

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 and much more.

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13 Dec 2024LIVE 🔴 Cubs get their Star! Kyle Tucker Trade Reaction00:30:28

Let's take a look at the Kyle Tucker trade. I want to hear your thoughts!

19 Dec 2024Justin Steele's Reaction to Cubs CRAZY Offseason00:10:49

"Baseball needs this." Justin Steele has some exciting opinions about the Cubs and MLB's offseason so far. Watch this excerpt from a full interview I did with Justin.

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07 Jun 2024What you didn't Know about Cubs' 2nd Baseman, Nico Hoerner00:06:54

I got the amazing chance to play corn hole with Nico Hoerner at Wrigley Field, and I wanted to share this experience with you!

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18 Feb 2025Cubs Sign Justin Turner! Spring Training Update00:07:15

He might be 40 years old, but Justin Turner can have a major impact on the Cubs in 2025. This is a great signing. Also, I have a few updates from Spring Training.

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29 Jan 2025TRANSFORMATION! Will Jordan Wicks' Offseason Workouts = Success?00:42:51

Jordan Wicks could make the Cubs pitching staff a dangerous one in 2025. But, he has to stay healthy. We talk about this and much more in a sit down interview.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Golf, Faith, and Childhood

9:17 - Ideal Fan Atmosphere

10:40 - Dodgers Offseason Madness

14:06 - 2024 Injuries

19:59 - Offseason Weightloss

22:47 - Zombro's Impact

24:05 - Cubs Pitching Outlook

29:35 - Cliff Lee and Jon Lester

32:20 - Fan Questions

40:34 - Unfinished Business

06 Mar 2024Kohl Franklin's Pursuit of the MLB in 202400:13:38

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 adjustments and plans on storming through the farm system this year in order to make his Wrigley debut.

Kohl also shows us how he throws his pitches, how he roasts other teammates, and more!

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22 May 2024Max Fried & Braves Demolish the Cubs | May 22, 202400:05:13

Max Fried threw the 9th complete game of the MLB season, and the Braves destroyed the Cubs 9-2.

Porter Hodge also made his MLB debut and nearly threw an immaculate inning.

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13 Nov 2024Trade Proposal: Cubs get Young Phenom Garett Crochet00:15:45

Would you do this trade if you were the Cubs? Cubs get phenom Garrett Crochet for some promising prospects. Let me know in the comments

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20 Jun 2024Is Jed Hoyer on the Hot Seat?00:16:36

Is Jed Hoyer to blame for the Cubs miserable 2024 season? Did he make some bad moves to lead this organization to where it stands today?

I'm going to examine every significant move he made, and grade his overall performance since taking over for Theo.

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24 Nov 2023Are the Dodgers an Easy Choice for Shohei?00:19:56

Bill Plunkett, beat writer for the LA Dodgers, shares his thoughts about the Dodgers priorities this offseason, including the likelihood of Shohei Ohtani ending up in Hollywood.

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25 Mar 2025The Cubs Bullpen will Thrive in 2025! Here's Why...00:18:19

Some fans are worried about the Cubs bullpen. And for good reason! But I believe this organization has the pieces to succeed in 2025.

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0:38 - Spring Training Woes

8:15 - Bullpen Will Thrive

17:22 - Coming Up

09 Jan 2025LIVE 🔴 : Lance Brozdowski on Available Relievers + Q&A!00:56:02

Lance breaks down 3 relievers that the Cubs should target and answers your questions!

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27 May 2024Madrigal's Costly Error Sends Cubs to a 5-1 Loss vs. Brewers, May 27, 202400:08:59

Cubs silent offense remained lifeless in Craig Counsell's return to Milwaukee. Cubs lose 5-1 and drop their 5th straight. Nick Madrigal is part of the problem, let's talk about how this gets fixed.

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29 Mar 2024Justin Steele Injured! What will the Cubs do now?00:08:34

After a terrible blow to Justin Steele on Opening Day, where do the Cubs go from here?

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14 Jan 2025Roki Sasaki Will NOT Sign with Cubs! What's Next?00:17:07

One thing is for sure... Roki Sasaki will not sign with the Cubs. So, how do the Cubs move on from losing out on this Japanese phenom? I have a few ideas, plus I talk about another boring MLB offseason and how to fix it.

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0:00 - Saski Says NO to Cubs

1:14 - Connect w/Setup Man Community

3:47 - Sasaki Aftermath

7:05 - MLB Offseason Broken

12:53 - One BIG Move for Cubs

06 Mar 2024MLB.com's New Cubs Top 30 Prospect List Released!00:16:25

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 some of the young guys turning heads at camp.

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16 Dec 2024Should the Cubs (or MLB) give Trevor Bauer a 2nd Chance?00:16:54

Is Trevor Bauer a changed man? Or was he just misunderstood? Should the Cubs, or any MLB team, give him another shot in the MLB? Austin Shumaker (friend of Trevor's) to discuss this.

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0:00 - Intro

1:45 - Austin's Content

3:40 - Who is Trevor Bauer?

5:58 - Has Bauer Changed?

6:40 - Baseball's View of Bauer

8:14 - How he Gets a 2nd Chance

9:55 - Better Today vs 2020?

10:55 - Any MLB Communication?

13:14 - Should Cubs Sign Him?

08 Nov 2023Chip Caray - Harry Caray, Family Ties, and Cubs/Cardinals Talk00:57:40

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 shockingly passed away, Chip had to step up and "The Guy" in Chicago.

Since then, Chip has become one of the most well-known voices in the game, and it all started in that 1998 season with the Cubs.

Check out this episode and what Chip has to share about working with his grandfather and father, and how he is passing the family microphone onto his sons.

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05 Feb 2024Predicting the Chicago Cubs 2024 Starting Rotation Numbers00:10:00

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 Shota Imanaga emerge as a Rookie of the Year candidate?

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28 Oct 2024Ultimate Dilemma: Do Cubs Fans Root for Yankees or Dodgers?00:03:38

There are so many former Cubs to root for in the Yankees lineup, but, it's still the Yankees! But can you really root for the Dodgers?

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31 Jan 2024Will the Cubs Lean Heavily on Prospects in 2024 - Bruce Levine00:41:30

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 baseball analyst Bruce Levine shares what he's hearing from the Cubs front office.

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15 Nov 2023Joe Migliaccio - Prospect Talk with Yankees Hitting Coordinator01:01:52

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 measuring success with their hitters.

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10 Jan 2024Shota Imanaga's Contract and the Doors it Opens for the Cubs00:11:37

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 Cubs now and in the future.

I take a look at some of those opportunities in this show.

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18 Mar 2024What will the Cubs' Opening Day Rotation Look Like?00:34:38

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:

-Seiya Suzuki's huge Spring

-David Bote's likelihood of making the roster

-Cubs bullpen picture

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16 Apr 2024The Cubs Hang on for Dear Life: April 8-14 Recap00:11:59

The Cubs barely eeked out a 3-3 record this week against the Padres and Mariners. And it was not thanks to the pitching.

Craig Counsell has to figure out how to piece this puzzle together, because it's not working the way it is now.

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04 Dec 2024Matthew Boyd, Nico + Crochet Trade Rumors, and Q&A w/Lance Brozdowski00:58:51

I went live with Lance Brozdowski on my Youtube Channel. Here is the replay.

09 Dec 2023Is Shohei Ohtani's $700 Million Contract Bad for Baseball?00:24:38

Is Shohei Ohtani worth $700 million? Is his contract going to "crash" the baseball market? What are some possible negatives and positives that come from this contract?

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22 Sep 2023Welcome to The Setup Man Podcast00:02:16

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. We go far beyond the field and into the lives of these figures so you can hear the stories that they have never shared before!

I'm Kyle Stanley, and I'm a lifelong baseball fan. After creating a successful real estate business, I decided to follow my passion and talk to as many MLB figures as I can.

This isn't your typical boring post-game interview. This is The Setup Man!

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19 Feb 2025Spring Training Games Start Tomorrow! My Report from Sloan00:07:59

Tomorrow Cubs Spring Training games start! Today is my last full day at Cubs practices. Heres' a report of the things I've seen in my time here at Sloan.

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05 Feb 2025Ben Brown: "I want to DOMINATE whatever role I'm in" | Full Interview00:39:13

From a burst appendix, to being traded for one of the greatest relievers in the last 15 years, Ben Brown has had a wild career already.

And he's ready to be a horse for the Cubs in 2025. No matter what the role.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Ben's Personal Life

3:00 - Ben's Faith

5:20 - Burst Appendix

10:00 - MLB Debut

15:45 - Clubhouse Leaders

17:00 - 2024 Recap

20:50 - Death Ball

23:45 - 2024 Injury

28:45 - 2025 Pitching Staff

30:55 - Red Sox Fan

33:40 - Fan Questions

25 Jul 2024Should the Cubs Trade Nico Hoerner and Justin Steele?00:11:22

I explore the reasons the Cubs should or should not trade Justin Steele and Nico Hoerner. Comment with your thoughts and subscribe to our list (setupman.net) for a chance to win a Nico Hoerner autographed baseball.

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Content in this Podcast:

0:00 - Intro

0:14 - Win a Nico Autograph

1:13 - Reasons for Justin Steele

7:13 - Reasons for Nico Hoerner

24 Feb 20255 BIGGEST Stories of Cubs' Spring Training Games00:17:53

With Cubs Spring Training games underway, what are the stories to look out for?

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2:35 - #1

4:42 - #2

6:20 - #3

20 Mar 2025Should Cubs Fans be Worried about Ben Brown?00:08:53

I made a video breaking down Ben Brown's mechanics. In that video, I determined that his velocity is likely just down due to his strength.

However, missing his pitch locations may be due to a deeper mechanical issue. Here is that video: click here

In this podcast, I give more context to guys like Ben Brown who need that time to ramp up, and how starting the season too soon may have hurt him.

28 Nov 2024Happy Thanksgiving, Cubs Fans!00:05:09

Happy Thanksgiving Cubs Fans! Appreciate all of you who listen/watch.

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06 Jan 2024Cody Bellinger's Impact on the Chicago Cubs00:13:27

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 few scenarios and some domino effects that could take place.

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30 Oct 2024Cubs Assistant Pitching Coach Daniel Moskos Discusses Keys to Internal Pitching Development01:10:06

Daniel Moskos and Tommy Hottovy are 2 of the best at developing pitchers internally. Despite a season filled with difficulties and injuries, the Cubs were still able to lean on unexpected heroes on the staff.

In the bullpen, it was: Porter Hodge, Tyson Miller, Jorge Lopez, and Nate Pearson. In the starting staff, fairly unexpected superb seasons from Shota Imanaga and Jameson Taillon kept this team in the playoff conversation.

I sat down with Daniel Moskos to discuss how the Cubs are so good at developing pitchers internally.


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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:31 - Ejection Explanation

2:35 - Wesneski Funny Story

5:17 - Moskos vs. Hottovy Roles

9:07 - Pitcher Recruiting Process

12:43 - Shota Imanaga Changes

15:55 - Improving Struggling Arms

23:53 - Kyle Hendricks Stories

30:47 - Corbin Burnes

11 Nov 20245 Reasons Why the Cubs WILL Sign Roki Sasaki00:29:56

What are the actual chances the Cubs can sign Roki Sasaki?

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Sasaki Posted

1:38 - Sasaki’s Accomplishments

3:08 - International Signing Details

10:48 - Saski’s Priorities

12:20 - 5 Reasons For Cubs

18:17 - 5 Reasons Not Cubs

22:55 - Poll Results

20 Dec 2024Justin Steele Knows this Team is GREAT! (FULL INTERVIEW)00:54:47

Justin Steele, the ace of the Chicago Cubs, sat down with me to talk about a LOT! We talked about some of the disappointments of the 2024 season, his excitement for 2025, all of the changes the Cubs have made this offseason, his evolution in his career, big boats, and more!

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

1:15 - How I met Steele

2:35 - Coffee Spill!

4:20 - "Big Boat"

6:54 - Podcasting & Media

12:05 - Revisiting Dugout Scream

14:50 - Reacting to Boog's Take

20:45 - Relationship with Hottovy

22:38 - Evolution of Pitch Selection

28:20 - Shota's 2024

30:33 - 2024-25 Offseason

42:00 - Extension Talks

45:23 - Who Steele Wants

50:11 - 27th Out

11 Dec 2024Live: Kyle Tucker Cubs Rumors w/Lance Brozdowski00:48:08

Get the full scoop of Cubs rumors (Including and moves from the Winter Meetings in Dallas

05 Dec 2023Untouchable Cubs Prospects - Lance Brozdowski00:13:47

Are Cade Horton and Pete-Crow Armstrong untouchable? Or should Jed Hoyer and Carter Hawkins listen to teams' interest? What about other Cubs prospects?

Player Development Analyst Lance Brozdowski weighs in on this at the Winter Meetings.

Also, will the Cubs make a move before the end of the meetings?

This and more from Lance!

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15 Feb 2024Cubs Spring Training Vibes! Day 1 & 2 w/Rich Biesterfeld00:18:37

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 good so far, and some guys to look out for this year in Mesa, AZ.

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08 Apr 2024Cubs' Fantastic Home Stand: April 1-7 Recap00:44:33

The Cubs had a phenomenal 5-1 home stand with a sweep of the Rockies and a series win against the Dodgers.

Here is the recap, plus a look ahead to the 9-game West-coast road trip.

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05 Feb 2025LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bullpen Picture + Spring Training w/Lance Brozdowski00:40:47

Let's take a look at Spring Training with Lance! And with the new addition of Ryan Brasier, how is the bullpen looking for Opening Day?

22 Nov 2024Why is Tyler Zombro so Special for the Cubs? Can he help them WIN NOW?00:13:17

Tyler Zombro was hired as the new Cubs' Special Pitching Assistant, and since the hire, there has been a lot of buzz. But why? What makes him so special? How will he help the team now? Marquee Sports' Lance Brozdowski joins me to talk about how much this will help Cubs' pitchers.

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10 Jan 2025REACTION: Cubs and Kyle Tucker Can't Agree on Contract00:10:53

The Cubs and Kyle Tucker could not agree on contract terms and will head to an arbitration hearing. How bad is this for the Cubs' organization? Will this lead to a bad relationship with Tucker before he ever puts on a Cubs' uniform?

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0:00 - Intro

0:36 - Fan Reactions

1:37 - My Reaction

3:45 - Foul Territory’s Take

5:20 - My Adjusted Reaction

7:53 - Chance of an Extension

01 Apr 2024Cubs get their First Win of 2024! Week 1 Recap00:33:49

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.

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04 Feb 2025Ben Brown Shares Details of 2024 Injury and His Encouraging Recovery00:07:04

Ben Brown is doing all the things a healthy player would do at this point of the offseason. That means, he's ready for 2025!

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15 Mar 2024The Cubs will Win in 2024 if they.....00:43:16

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.

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15 Feb 2024Obvious Shirts and their Die-Hard Cubs Owner00:21:52

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 become a celebrity with the fans, Cubs players, and more.

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14 Oct 2024Which Free Agents Should the Cubs Go After?00:35:34

The 2025 free agent class is not very exciting. Is there anyone the Cubs could/should go after?

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26 Mar 2025Cubs Open their USA Schedule with D'Backs. It's Not Going to be Easy00:25:23

The Cubs are starting their stateside season against the D'Backs with a 4 game series in AZ. We have the full preview of this series, plus some Cubs news and notes.

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0:00 - Intro

2:28 - Cubs Moves

7:43 - AZ Preview

15:24 - Cam Smith

17 Jan 2024Emmanuel Clase to Cubs Rumors Re-Surface00:27:36

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 too much?

I also explore the busy past week (Imanaga, Michael Busch, Cubs Con, and International signings) and is there any movement on the Cody Bellinger front?

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18 Mar 2025New Year, Same Ol' Cubbies: Ugly Opening Day Loss in Tokyo00:09:08

After a promising start, the Cubs bullpen and defense let them down in the 2025 season opener vs. the Dodgers in Japan. Here are a few key takeaways.

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22 Feb 2024Is Brennen Davis Back?! Cubs Spring Training Interview00:09:04

Brennen Davis has gone through plenty of injuries and trials, but the Cubs outfielder says he's back and feels stronger than ever.

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28 Jan 20251 BIG Mistake Hurt Jordan Wicks in 2024! + Gameplan for 202500:08:09

Why did Jordan Wicks deal with injuries in 2024? Jordan weighs in

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14 Mar 2025Cubs Fans Bust Out Their Pitch Forks for Lance Lynn00:22:36

After Bob Nightengale reported the Cubs are in negotiations with Lance Lynn, Cubs' Twitter lost their minds! We take a look at this deal and see if it makes sense. Plus, an update from Tokyo.

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - The Rundown

1:50 - Channel Changes

5:18 - Lance Lynn Hate

17:22 - Japan Update

16 May 2024Ted Lilly Breaks Down Shota Imanaga's Amazing Success00:13:03

Ted Lilly and Shota Imanaga have similarities in their pitching styles. I asked the former Cub what he likes about Shota and the key to his success.

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23 May 2024Cade Horton's Development, Brennen Davis' Return + More AAA Updates w/Alex Cohen00:31:19

Alex Cohen, voice of the Iowa Cubs, joins me to discuss:

-Cade Horton's development

-Brennen Davis' triumphant return

-David Bote's relevancy

-Luis Vasquez's expectations

-And many more AAA updates

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08 Dec 2023My Experience at the 2023 Winter Meetings in Nashville00:34:29

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 for a long time, but this was finally the year that I made it happen.

This was an incredible experience, and the best happened in the last few hours of the trip. So stay tuned til the end to find out what happened.

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20 Aug 2024Are the Cubs Victims of Bad Umpires in 2024?00:20:26

Are the Cubs Victims of Bad Umpires in 2024? After losing 4 of 6 games it's easy to look back on the week and see them winning 4 games had some calls gone their way. Has this been a trend for all of 2024? How does this stop?

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Bad Umpiring

4:19 - Video of Wrong Calls

10:16 - Challenge System Solutions

29 Nov 2023Pittsburgh Pirates 2023 Hot Stove00:22:02

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 of the questions I asked the Pirates beat reporter Jason Mackey on this episode of Rumor Has It.

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06 May 2024Justin Steele Returns Tonight! How Big is this for the Cubs?00:16:04

After missing the first month of the season, Justin Steele returns to the Cubs and will pitch against the Padres at Wrigley Field.

What does this mean for the Cubs, and how does Craig Counsell use this to fix the bullpen?

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26 Jun 202413 Miserable Stats for the 2024 Cubs Offense00:04:59

The 2024 Cubs have been historically bad at the plate. Here are 13 stats that will give you an idea of just how bad they have been.

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21 Nov 2023Are the Brewers Shopping Burnes and Adames?00:27:00

I checked in with Todd Rosiak, the Brewers beat reporter with the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, to discuss the already crazy 2023 offseason. Free agency has only been open for 2 weeks, and the Brewers have made the most [surprising] moves by far.

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20 Feb 2024Will Luke Little make the Big League Team out of Camp?00:09:42

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 that goal.

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