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What's Behind the Cubs' Quiet Offseason?
The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast›
Dec 16, 202542:41
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Alex and Ty discuss Caleb Thielbar's return to the Cubs and how that sets up their bullpen in 2026. Then, the guys talk about why things are so quiet across the MLB landscape. Are the Cubs waiting for a certain domino to fall before the pursue other additions?
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"What's Behind the Cubs' Quiet Offseason?" is an episode of The Setup Man: Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 42 min. Published December 16, 2025. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.
