The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast

Cubs win 2 close games against the Dodgers to win the season series 4-3! Here is a recap of the series.

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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

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

Who are the 31 Cubs players that boarded a plane to Japan last night? Which will we see on the field when the season officially starts on March 18? And, is it possible that Matt Shaw will NOT be one of those players?

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Chapters in this Podcast:

0:00 - Intro

2:42 - 31-Man Roster

5:20 - No Roster Transparency

9:00 - Matt Shaw Theory

17:21 - PCA Anticipation

Roki Sasaki's agent Joel Wolfe shared some important insight on Sasaki's decision to come to the MLB. I share my reaction plus a message to Sasaki about why he should NOT sign with the Dodgers.

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Content in this Video:

0:00 - Intro

0:20 - 2024 Reflections

3:25 - Caleb Thielbar Signed

4:15 - Sasaki Update

19:46 - Pearson Conversion?

23:40 - Josh Rojas Rumors