The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast
de Kyle Stanley
Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins The National League MVP!
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All things Chicago Cubs! Interviews, analysis, stories, and more.
Hosted by me, Kyle Stanley, I interview current and former Cubs players and talk to the experts about the latest news, rumors, and happenings for the Cubs.
I'm a real estate investor in California just following my passion for the Chicago Cubs. Let's go through the pain of being Cubs fan together.
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- Pete Crow-Armstrong Wins The National League MVP! · 35 min · Episódio 396PCA=MVP!! Alex commemorates PCA's historic season with the first top 10 list in Setup Man History! Then, he goes around the internet to bring you the latest rumors in free…
- Cubs OUT on Skubal? King Unlikely? What's Jed Hoyer's Plan?!? · 35 min · Episódio 395Alex is solo today and dissects the article that came out in The Athletic this morning. If they Cubs are already out of the race on certain top guys, who is left??? Support this…
- Could the Cubs Turn This STAR Reliever Into Their Next Ace? · 45 min · Episódio 394Alex & 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…
- Cubs BADLY Want Tarik Skubal! Jeff Passan Drop HUGE Bombshell · 51 min · Episódio 393Alex & 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…
- Cubs End Season in Embarrassing Fashion | Where Is This Organization Headed? · 53 min · Episódio 392Kyle 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…
- Cubs Get Absolutely Embarrassed in San Diego to Start the Playoffs · 42 min · Episódio 391The 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? · 32 min · Episódio 390Alex & 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…
- Pete Crow Armstrong Makes History, and the Cubs are Going to the Playoffs! · 31 min · Episódio 389An 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 · 36 min · Episódio 388Alex 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…
- Cubs Building Momentum Heading Into the Playoffs | PCA & Bregman Leading the Playoff Push · 41 min · Episódio 387Alex 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…
- Cubs Take it to the Pirates | Concerning Trend Pops Up Before Playoffs · 38 min · Episódio 386While 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…
- Cubs SWEPT by Brewers | Is this the Start of an Epic Collapse? · 46 min · Episódio 385The 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 · 32 min · Episódio 384Despite 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! · 49 min · Episódio 383Cubs 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 major…
- The Cubs Are In TROUBLE ... Milwaukee Is Next · 39 min · Episódio 382We 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 (Instructions…
- More Ugly Cubs' Losses to End the Road Trip from HELL · 30 min · Episódio 381The 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 "Energy"…
- Cubs STUMBLE In Seattle! NL Central Slipping Away as Wild Card Race Tightens · 37 min · Episódio 380Alex 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 races just…
- Shohei vs. PCA: The Debate for the NL MVP is Heating Up! · 40 min · Episódio 379The 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 on the…
- Cubs CRUSHED at Wrigley! This Weekend Feels Like a Wasted Opportunity · 25 min · Episódio 378Alex 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 tough…
- 3 GAMES! Cubs Are Coming For the Brewers' NL Central Crown · 34 min · Episódio 377Alex 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 NL…
- Cubs New Look Rotation Debuts As Cubs Keep Rolling in Kansas City · 36 min · Episódio 376Alex 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 Brewers!…
- Cubs SWEEP the Dodgers as Pete Crow-Armstrong Takes Control of MVP Race! · 41 min · Episódio 375Alex 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 stretch!…
- With Skubal Gone ... What's Next for the Cubs? · 29 min · Episódio 374We 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! · 22 min · Episódio 375Alex 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 this Show…
- Cubs Manhandle Cardinals | Tarik Skubal a TRUE Cubs Contender? And · 39 min · Episódio 373The 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 Spark…
- Pete Crow-Armstrong is Taking Over Baseball | Cubs Take Series in Pittsburgh · 38 min · Episódio 372Alex 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? · 37 min · Episódio 371We 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. Support this…
- Cubs' Deadline Push Begins! Which Teams Will Make a Deal? · 47 min · Episódio 370We'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 a murky…
- The Cubs 2nd Half Depends on these 3 Players | Failure is Not an Option · 36 min · Episódio 369We 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 the Cubs…
- Cubs Win The Series Against the Orioles...But the Bullpen is Becoming a BIG Problem · 25 min · Episódio 368Alex 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 the Reds…
- PCA Becomes an All-Star as Cubs Stumble Against the Cardinals · 27 min · Episódio 367Alex 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. Support…
- The RED-HOT Cubs Keep Winning! Should They Be BIG Buyers? · 37 min · Episódio 366Alex 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 dive into…
- CUBS TAKE HUGE SERIES IN MILWAUKEE · 28 min · Episódio 365Cubs 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 Health!…
- The Cubs Sweep the Mets, but at a MAJOR Cost · 28 min · Episódio 364The Cubs sweep the season series from the lowly Mets. But in the process, they lost 2 more starting pitchers. Have you ever seen such a bad luck season from a starting rotation??…
- Youth Movement: Cubs NEED Their Young Players to Spark the Sputtering Offense · 30 min · Episódio 363Happy Father's Day! Cubs got rained out Sunday, but that doesn't mean there weren't takeaways from the last 2 games against Toronto. Alex dives into what could spark the Cubs as…
- Cubs Win Another Series, but Why Are Fans Still Unhappy? · 26 min · Episódio 362Kyle discusses another series win against the Rockies, but gets to the reality of why this still doesn't feel like progress. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark…
- Cubs Win Their 1st Series in Over a Month | Turning Things Around? · 28 min · Episódio 361Cubs win their first series in 38+ days against the Giants in San Fran. We talk about the encouraging signs for the Cubs, an update on the NL Central/WC standings & preview the…
- Cubs Salvage Rockies Series... But Has Anything Really Changed? · 34 min · Episódio 360Alex and Kyle try to analyze where the Cubs season currently sits after a disappointing trip to Colorado. Does the win on Thursday change anything? Who is to blame? Will this…
- Cubs Get Booed Out of Wrigley Field | Is it too Late for Someone to Step Up? · 30 min · Episódio 359The Cubs lost another series at home, and are now on a 7-20 skid. Is it now too late for this team to bounce back this season? FREE Cubs Talk Facebook Group: / cubstalk Go to…
- Have the Cubs Hit Rock Bottom As They Lose Another Series At Home? · 39 min · Episódio 358PROGRAMMING NOTE: This episode was recorded before the walk-off happened. Alex and Ty react to the Cubs continued struggles and try to figure out if this is just a slump, or if…
- Cubs SHOCK Everyone with an Unthinkable Comeback‼️ · 15 min · Episódio 357Alex & Ty do an improtu episode as the Cubs have a miraculous comeback!! Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions: after clicking on the link, click on the…
- Is it Time to Panic in Wrigleyville? · 29 min · Episódio 356Alex gives his takes on the current struggles of the Cubs: Is Craig Counsell on the hot seat? Who's to blame? If this continues can they even sell? Support this Show and Your…
- Cubs Pitching Problems Getting Worse After Another Series Loss · 23 min · Episódio 355Setup Man Ty discusses the Cubs series loss to the Cardinals along with the concerns over the starting rotation. Support this Show and Your Health! 15% Off Spark (Instructions…
- Cubs Linked to Major Ace Pitcher in Latest Trade Rumors! · 37 min · Episódio 354Alex & Ty talk about the latest rumor connecting the Cubs to a 2 time Cy Young Winner. Then, they talk about the series split in Pittsburgh and the upcoming series against the…
- Cubs WINLESS on the Homestand with Important Division Games Looming · 37 min · Episódio 353Ty and Alex try to figure out how the Cubs can turn the month of May around. Then, they talk about the Cubs upcoming series in Pittsburgh. Support this Show and Your Health! 15%…
- Cubs EMBARRASSED Against the Brewers As Struggles Continue · 29 min · Episódio 352Alex tries to keep his composure talking about the latest series against the Brewers. Were there any silver linings? Is the sky falling? Alex breaks it all down. Support this…
- Cubs Pitching Struggles Continue to Grow as Cubs Drop Series vs. White Sox · 33 min · Episódio 351That was tough to watch. Alex and Ty break down the disapointing series on the south side of Chicago. Then, the guys try bring some optimism for the upcoming series against the…
- New Trade Targets Emerging Amidst Cubs Recent Struggles · 36 min · Episódio 350Alex & Ty breakdown the series against the Braves. What went wrong, and what went right? Then, the guys discuss the athletic article that laid out some interesting potential…
- Week of Walk-Offs & Another Undefeated Home Stand! · 43 min · Episódio 349Kyle on Alex try to breakdown how the keeps keep pulling the rabbit out of their collective hat! Then, the guys break down the Matthew Boyd injury and discuss some potential…
- Shota Imanaga & The Rotation Lead Cubs to Sweep of D-Backs! · 36 min · Episódio 348It's a full bullpen episode! The guys share their collective excitement over the Cubs sweeping Arizona! Then, the guys do a deep dive into the important upcoming series against…







