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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
North Side Territory is your go-to podcast on the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, NST brings you inside info and analysis on the Cubbies all year long. North Side Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!
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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs as a big offseason kicks off
The World Series is over and the Brewers are champions for the first time. It is not a great look for the big-market franchise located roughly 90 miles from…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: How do they overhaul their pitching program to catch up with the Brewers?
As Milwaukee enjoys the World Series drama, the Cubs are trying to revamp their pitching systems and prepare for a pivotal offseason. Before the Hot Stove…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFive Cubs who need to bounce back next year
Money can’t fix everything with this team. As much as the Cubs need to spend on free agents and make trades this offseason, internal improvements will…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs behind the scenes
While the focus should be on the World Series, the baseball industry is also going through the hiring-and-firing season for coaches and executives. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFive free agents who would fit the Cubs’ group of position players
While pitching remains the clear focus for the Cubs, the organization will still need to make additions to a strong group of position players. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFive free agents the Cubs should target to fix their pitching
Everyone knows what Jed Hoyer’s front office will be focused on this offseason. It’s pitching, pitching and more pitching. But who, exactly, should…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFive Cubs who should be back next season
Changes are definitely coming to this roster, but the Cubs won’t be starting from scratch. Besides a core group of players, the club also has decisions…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFive Cubs who won’t be back next season
While the Cubs are in offseason planning mode, the Dodgers and Brewers are back in the National League Championship Series. Pitching is always a focus in…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFor Cubs president Jed Hoyer, the offseason agenda is clear: Add a ton of pitching, catch up to Brewers
Within every end-of-season briefing with the Chicago media, the Cubs’ top baseball executive always has a few talking points, some things you might not…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe End: Cubs’ season is over after no-show performance in playoffs
What just happened? Yes, the Cubs looked a little shaky near the end of the regular season, but the Padres absolutely dominated this Wild Card Series from…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWith Cubs on brink of elimination, we’ll see how resilient they really are
What a clunker to open this Wild Card Series in San Diego. The Cubs looked overmatched in every phase of Game 1 as the Padres pushed them to the brink of…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAs Cubs limp into playoff rematch with Padres, a look at what matters now (and what doesn’t)
What a finish to the regular season — Alex Bregman’s freak accident, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s 40-40 moment, a clinch party in Wrigleyville, a…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about Alex Bregman and the Cubs’ playoff planning
Bregman Watch is on. In an unexpected, overwhelmingly positive update — under the circumstances — the Cubs expressed their belief that the All-Star…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAlex Bregman’s freak injury clouds the Cubs’ playoff picture
Even with their magic number to clinch a postseason spot cut down to one, the Cubs weren’t necessarily in a celebratory mood. The Bregman moment was that…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot, but are they trending in the right direction?
The magic number is dwindling to a point where the Cubs will almost certainly qualify for the playoffs. Maybe it doesn’t matter how they get there. But…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWith offense/defense clicking, Cubs have everything except their bullpen in order for playoffs
Pete Crow-Armstrong appears to be a lock for National League MVP. Alex Bregman continues to show why he was such a coveted free agent. And Shota Imanaga is…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow the Cubs stack up in the National League wild-card race
The next two weeks will define the Cubs’ season. Making the playoffs is an annual goal that remains within reach, even a likely outcome. But until the…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Why do they keep getting lapped by the Brewers?
With the Cubs getting swept out of Milwaukee, it seems like a good time to hear what the fans are thinking. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastNo obvious answers for Cubs after their bullpen implodes again in Milwaukee
With the playoffs fast approaching, the Cubs are running out of time to fix their bullpen. The available relief options are also limited in the middle of…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWith the National League Central race all but over, how will the Cubs respond?
Another tough loss in Milwaukee spotlighted the gap in the division as well as the manager’s decisions. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: How the Cubs are lined up for the stretch run
With three weeks remaining in the regular season, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney assess where the Cubs stand on Labor Day, and how they would match up…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs are in trouble if they can’t fix this bullpen
Who would you trust to pitch the late innings of a big game at Wrigley Field? That’s the dilemma facing Cubs manager Craig Counsell and his coaches as…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat to watch around the Cubs in September: Pete Crow-Armstrong can’t be a one-man show
The PCA Show captivated some of the greatest players in franchise history, who gathered at Wrigley Field over the weekend for a 150th anniversary celebration…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs Hall of Famer Jon Lester explains how to deal with umpires and sign stealing
Ahead of a big weekend at Wrigley Field, where the Cubs are holding a 150th anniversary celebration, Jon Lester returns to the show to give his perspective on…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: Pete Crow-Armstrong blows up, Ben Brown goes down and the bullpen looks shaky
After a 2-4 road trip through Seattle and Arizona, the Cubs look like a team that could use a day off in Chicago. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: Craig Counsell says it’s “go time” for Cubs
In a moment that demonstrated both the team’s sense of urgency and impressive roster depth, Cubs manager Craig Counsell made Shota Imanaga’s last…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs’ playoff roster projection: How the pitching staff will look in October
With newfound depth and a number of pitchers working their way back into the roster conversations, the Cubs are facing a series of difficult decisions as they…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCrosstown takeaways: What we learned from epic Cubs-White Sox series
Chicago sports fans were treated to an awesome spectacle at Wrigley Field with two dramatic walk-offs, a nasty fight in the bleachers that went viral and…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastPete Crow-Armstrong makes his MVP case as Cubs work around late-season issues
PCA created another signature moment for the highlight reels attached to his MVP campaign and this crosstown rivalry. That walk-off homer against the White Sox…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Can they catch the Brewers? Plus more on potential playoff rosters and free agents
With the Cubs rolling into the stretch run, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to answer your questions. Does this team have…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastJon Lester: The 2026 Cubs are a World Series contender that can match up with the Dodgers
Jon Lester returns to the show for another wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. After attending the 10-year…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: Post-deadline outlook on the Cubs’ offseason plans
While the Cubs are absorbed in the playoff race, this period after the trade deadline is a good time to reassess the organization’s future. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow the Cubs are built for October after the trade deadline
The Cubs are rolling right now, performing at a level that makes you think they might be able to catch the Brewers in the National League Central race and…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAt the trade deadline, Cubs president Jed Hoyer did not mess around
How do you like the Cubs now? After the players showed exceptional resiliency and cohesiveness throughout the season, the front office rewarded them with a…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastTrade deadline reaction: Cubs get Kevin Gausman in much-needed move
There it is. On the night before the trade deadline, the Cubs reached an agreement with the Blue Jays to acquire a big-game pitcher who produced two quality…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastTrade deadline buzz: The pitchers the Cubs are pursuing
In the final days before the trade deadline, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing about the Cubs&rsquo…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe MVP case for Pete Crow-Armstrong plus more Cubs news and notes
PCA’s rapid growth as a hitter, combined with his spectacular defense for a playoff contender, has turned this into a real race for the National League…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: Why Cubs cut Jameson Taillon; pitching reinforcements coming; more on trade chips
In DFA’ing one of the most respected players in their clubhouse, the Cubs put sentiment aside and focused on bottom-line production in the heat of a…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Your questions ahead of the trade deadline
The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another show driven by questions from listeners. With the playoff race heating up and the…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastTrade targets for the Cubs with the deadline nearing
Here are the names you need to know. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the anticipated sellers and the teams on the fence that…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs: 2016 reunion, trade chips, deadline priorities
Coming off a long weekend for the club’s only World Series championship team in more than a century, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe prospects and draft decisions shaping the Cubs’ trade deadline and future
The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the Cubs’ 2026 draft class, giving insights into particular players and the strategies…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastTrade deadline reset: How the Cubs are positioned out of the All-Star break
The club’s performance over the next two-plus weeks absolutely matters. The Cubs can nudge some of the bubble teams they’re trying to do business…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastJon Lester’s All-Star break outlook: Storylines, 10-year reunion and more
After watching the Home Run Derby, Jon Lester is back for some good conversation with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, reflecting on his…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThree X-factors for the Cubs after the All-Star break
The trade deadline won’t solve everything. It’s a team game, but certain individuals are under a different spotlight and carry more…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs before the All-Star break: Trade deadline thoughts and more
It’s no secret that Jed Hoyer’s front office is looking to add pitching before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. But how do the Cubs go about it this…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastIn the fog of the Cubs’ weird season, Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming a superstar
Only in Wrigleyville. A Cubs-Cardinals Fog Game, with neighborhood fireworks going off on the Fourth of July, became another chapter to this unpredictable…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs are back, Dansby Swanson is on a roll, and what’s up with Alex Bregman’s thumbs down?
As a heat wave descended upon Chicago, the Cubs turned their games at Wrigley Field into batting practice, setting off some offensive fireworks before the…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastJon Lester joins the show for a player’s perspective on the Wrigley Field experience
Big show announcement: Jon Lester, a three-time World Series champion, will be making regular appearances as a special guest analyst on North Side Territory…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs after a big series win in Milwaukee
In front of three sellout crowds filled with Cubs fans, Craig Counsell’s team cut into the Brewers’ division lead with a gutsy performance. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastTrade deadline guide now that the Cubs have started buying
The Cubs had to do something, given the state of their pitching staff. The David Peterson deal is far from a blockbuster move, but it makes a lot of sense for…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs, starting with the David Peterson trade
Amid an onslaught of pitching injuries, Jed Hoyer’s front office made a deal with the Mets out of desperation, hoping a change of scenery and an elite…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastMidseason grades for the Cubs during this up-and-down year
Nearing the halfway point of the 162-game schedule, the Cubs, at times, have looked both like a World Series contender and a club that should be broken apart…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Your questions on the trade deadline, pitching development and more
Nearing the halfway point of an up-and-down season, the Cubs are searching for answers, and the fans have plenty of questions about the team’s direction…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow are the Cubs going to handle the Dansby Swanson situation?
Amid the deep slump that has impacted almost the entire lineup, the calls for the Cubs to bench their $177 million shortstop are getting louder. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe latest on Cubs pitchers Daniel Palencia, Edward Cabrera and Justin Steele
Here we go again. The Cubs are dealing with yet another rash of pitching injuries. Did getting pushed in the World Baseball Classic lead to Palencia’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastSo far, the Cubs’ big offseason moves are backfiring
Signing Alex Bregman and trading for Edward Cabrera were well-received moves by Chicago’s front office, designed to level up the Cubs from a wild-card…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs keep sliding, PCA's FIRE, Giants series preview w/FP Santangelo
It's a crossover! Patrick Mooney joins Splash Hit Territory host FP Santangelo to preview the weekend series with the San Francisco Giants. The guys discuss…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAlex Bregman’s “terrible” first impression is sinking the Cubs
There’s no sugarcoating it. The big-name free agent signed to a five-year, $175 million contract hasn’t lived up to expectations, and his…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Who’s to blame if this season keeps slipping away?
After the giddiness during the Cubs’ two 10-games winning streaks, the entire tone of this campaign has changed dramatically. It’s reflected in the…