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The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Kyle Stanley
Chicago Cubs
Kyle Hendricks
Milwaukee Brewers
Cody Bellinger
Ben Brown
Christopher Morrell
Pittsburgh Pirates
Luis Vasquez
Michael Bush
Cubs
Ranterfest
Major League Baseball
Cade Horton
Ian Happ
Beniko Horner
Shota Imanaga
Braves
Justin Steele
Brennen Davis
Pirates

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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Latest Episodes

Alex and Ty react to the latest comments from Cubs Team President Jed Hoyer on David Kaplan's ReKap podcast! What does the future hold for Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw? Plus Jed states his philopshy when it comes to free agent spending!

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Ty tries to raise Alex's confidence as he struggles to talk about the most recent batch of minor league additions. Then, the guys talk about Nico Hoerner getting snubbed from the MLB's Top 100 list.

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Sheff joins the show to discuss the business of baseball and how Cubs fans should be elated about the spending from Tom Ricketts this offseason. We also discuss the upcoming CBA and some potential solutions.

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David Kaplan joins us live to talk about the Cubs 2025-26 offseason spending and how much more he thinks they will spend.

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Recent Guests

Blake Cowell
Co-host of the Wrigleyville Forever Podcast
Wrigleyville Forever Podcast
Episode: Cubs' Big Move Watch: Winter Meetings Preview
Bruce Levine
Sports radio host at 670 The Score and expert on Chicago baseball
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Episode: Guest: Bruce Levine - How the CBA Could Harm the Cubs’ Offseason Plans
Boog Sciambi
Lead broadcaster for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Guest: Boog Sciambi - Will the Cubs EVER be a Top-Spending Team Again?
Matt Shaw
Cubs Prospect and potential starting third baseman in 2025
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Cubs No. 1 Prospect is Ready for the PRESSURE!
Lance Brozdowski
Analyst and baseball writer
Episode: LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bullpen Picture + Spring Training w/Lance Brozdowski
Ty Lewin
New member of the Cubs analysis team
Episode: LIVE 🔴 : Cubs Bullpen Picture + Spring Training w/Lance Brozdowski
Ben Brown
Current pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Ben Brown Shares Details of 2024 Injury and His Encouraging Recovery
Tyler Zombro
Special Assistant for the Chicago Cubs pitching staff
Chicago Cubs
Episode: LIVE 🔴 : Optimism Around the Cubs Pitching Staff? w/Tyler Zombro
Jordan Wicks
Professional baseball player and pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: 1 BIG Mistake Hurt Jordan Wicks in 2024! + Gameplan for 2025

Hosts

Kyle Stanley
Host of the podcast, who interviews current and former Cubs players and talks about the latest news and happenings surrounding the team.
Ty Lewin
Co-host of the podcast, involved in discussions about the Chicago Cubs and team dynamics.
Alex Brault
Co-host and solo host of episodes, contributing discussions about the Cubs and team roster decisions.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 41 ratings
  • Stan is the man

    Love this show! Go Cubs! But love that he has other guests outside of the Cubs

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    ChicagoFan1976
    United States2 years ago
  • Love the Setup Man

    Great presentation and interaction with your guests. You display a considerable amount of knowledge and research in your interviews.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Earlygirl52
    United States2 years ago
  • Kyle Made Me Like Baseball ⚾️

    Honestly, I never really watched baseball, but lately I’ve been listening to Kyle’s interviews

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Adam Abajian
    United States2 years ago
  • Amazing!

    I love this podcast! Kyle’s interviewing style is so easy to listen to and enjoy. The guests are interesting and personable. I love listing while driving to work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Scott Farrow
    United States2 years ago
  • Great content!

    Love the pod! Huge baseball fan and love the flow that Kyle has in each episode. ⚾️

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cade427
    United States2 years ago

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There are positive mentions of the variety of guests and the hosts' ability to discuss various aspects of the game.
Many find the podcast easy to listen to during commutes or while working, citing its conversational style.
Listeners appreciate the engaging interviews with current and former Cubs players, often highlighting the hosts' knowledge of the team.
The coverage of player dynamics and in-depth analysis of team strategies resonate well with die-hard Cubs fans.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#121
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#215
Canada/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#53
Italy/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#20
Indonesia/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#64
Denmark/Sports/Baseball
Apple Podcasts
#79
South Korea/Sports/Baseball

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

LIVE 🔴: How Much More Will the Cubs Spend? w/David Kaplan
Q: What do you think are the chances that all three, Bregman, Nico, and Shaw, are on the 26-man roster to start the season?
I think they will be; they are important to the team's plan this season.
LIVE 🔴: How Much More Will the Cubs Spend? w/David Kaplan
Q: What are the chances of Zach Galin being a Cub this year?
I will believe it when I see it; it's hard to imagine them spending all that money now after already signing Bregman.
LIVE 🔴: How Much More Will the Cubs Spend? w/David Kaplan
Q: What are you most excited to ask Jed next week?
I want to know why they didn't get more aggressive in the trade market last year despite having the second-best record in baseball.
EMERGENCY EPISODE 🚨: Cubs Acquire SP Edward Cabrera!!!
Q: How do you see Cabrera fitting into the rotation?
He has great potential and can be a significant contributor, but the team needs to manage his health carefully.
EMERGENCY EPISODE 🚨: Cubs Acquire SP Edward Cabrera!!!
Q: What are your thoughts on Edward Cabrera's acquisition?
It's an exciting move, but we need to temper expectations about his readiness as an ace.

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3. Boog Sciambi
4. Matt Shaw
5. Lance Brozdowski
6. Ty Lewin
7. Ben Brown
8. Tyler Zombro

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