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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’ downward spiral: lineup issues, pitching plans, trade deadline
It’s not a great marketing slogan for Wrigley Field, but Cubs manager Craig Counsell perfectly summed up the experience of watching this offense fail to…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThree things to watch in June, a potential make-or-break month for the Cubs
After expectations soared with two separate 10-game winning streaks early in the season, the Cubs crashed in May, falling out of first place and erasing nearly…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastNow what? Updating the Cubs’ outlook on the division race and trade deadline
It’s a long season, but one-third of the way through a 162-game schedule is a good time to reassess, especially given the extremes of the club’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: Making sense of the Cubs’ streaks and Justin Steele’s timeline
The 10-game losing streak is finally over. To put these wild swings of the season into context, listen to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAre the Cubs really this bad?
An extreme downturn has made those two 10-game winning streaks feel like ancient history. Even if it’s not quite time to panic, it’s fair to wonder…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs are falling apart: How is this happening?
Once again, the Brewers showed they are a superior team, dominating a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field from start to finish. As the Cubs try to regroup, The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWith the Cubs in a funk, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is spiraling
PCA looks like he needs a break. After his vulgar exchange with a White Sox fan on the South Side went viral, the Gold Glove center fielder has committed two…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastPete Crow-Armstrong gets into it with a White Sox fan and more takeakways from the Cubs’ rough road trip
The PCA Show came to the South Side, which generated an electric atmosphere for the latest installment of the crosstown rivalry. In winning that three-game…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs: Trade deadline ideas
Do the Cubs have enough top prospects in their farm system to make a blockbuster deal this summer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: Ben Brown steps up, Liam Hendriks’ comeback and more
Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe pitchers the Cubs could target at the trade deadline
Chicago’s front office does not expect to execute a major trade in May. But that process of scouting players, gathering information and reading the…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Questions about the trade deadline are already starting
Blockbuster trades do not typically happen at this point in the baseball calendar. Still, it is not too early to start asking about how the Cubs will approach…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastAfter 15 straight wins at Wrigley Field, how will the Cubs reassemble their pitching staff?
It has been an unbelievable stretch at the Friendly Confines, where the Cubs last lost a game on April 11 while simultaneously dealing with a multitude of…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhy this great start for the Cubs is sustainable
It’s still early, but the Cubs have already overcome several challenging moments and demonstrated so many different ways that they can win. The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThree things to watch with the Cubs in May
You have to start with pitching. More than a month into the season, the Cubs have weathered an alarming amount of injuries. How much more can they withstand?…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: Pete Crow-Armstrong heating up, the latest on Justin Steele and more
After a 3-3 road trip through Dodger Stadium and San Diego that has to be considered a success, the Cubs are back at Wrigley Field this weekend and looking to…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs takeaways from Dodger Stadium: “This is the standard.”
While it’s too soon to label this a playoff preview, the Cubs got an up-close look at the two-time defending World Series champs. With the Dodgers ending…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs roll into Dodger Stadium as the hottest team in baseball
Riding a nine-game winning streak, the Cubs will see how they measure up this weekend against the two-time defending World Series champs. The Athletic’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: Craig Counsell calls out MLB’s “bizarre” Shohei Ohtani rule
Right now, the Cubs are rolling, but everyone in baseball is still ultimately chasing the Dodgers. Why did Counsell bring up the two-way superstar and a…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow the Cubs are using their entire roster to stay on track
Amid a wave of pitching injuries and a few hitting slumps, the Cubs are in a relatively good position at this point of the season. How are they doing it? The…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Lineup questions, offseason choices, pitching development concerns
With the Cubs off to a so-so start, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open the mailbag to answer questions from listeners and place some…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThree Cubs trends we’re watching early in the season
Three weeks into a long season, three particular developments have caught our attention (besides the recent rash of pitching injuries). The Athletic’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs are in the market for more pitching
As the injuries continue to pile up, the Cubs are looking at ways to add to their pitching staff. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Bullpen panic level, trade deadline thoughts and more
With the Cubs starting to get into the flow of the season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer timely questions from listeners. How…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow will Cubs respond to Cade Horton’s season-ending injury?
This is devastating news for Horton, who will need a major procedure on his right elbow, which will sideline one of the sport’s best young pitchers for…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastIt’s early, but issues around the Cubs are mounting | North Side Territory
Ten games into the season, the Cubs have already placed 40 percent of their Opening Day rotation on the injured list. The short-term outlook for Matthew Boyd…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: What’s the level of concern with Cade Horton? | North Side Territory
The Cubs are sending mixed signals about Horton, their potential ace who’s now dealing with a forearm issue. With the club waiting for more information…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThree things to watch in April | North Side Territory
As the Cubs get into the flow of the season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney spot some of the early trends and share what they’re…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastHow Pete Crow-Armstrong’s deal with the Cubs came together
It’s never easy for Crow-Armstrong to hide his emotions, but it was almost impossible during Friday’s news conference at the Wrigley Field office…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat’s going on here? Explaining the Cubs’ big moves
In one financial quarter, the Cubs committed $431 million to Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, solidifying them as building blocks at Wrigley…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastExtension Week continues for Cubs and Nico Hoerner
Opening Day at Wrigley Field was kind of dud, but the Cubs delivered a six-year agreement with Hoerner, a homegrown Gold Glove second baseman and a fan…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat you need to know about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract extension
With Opening Day being treated as a deadline, the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong’s camp came together to finalize a six-year, $115 million deal that solidified…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about Moisés Ballesteros plus scouts on the Cubs’ pitching staff
Nearing the end of spring training, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open their notebooks for some information on how the team is coming…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastDaniel Palencia’s huge WBC moment and more Cubs pitching notes
What did the Cubs really think of how Team Venezuela handled their closer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain Palencia’s rise…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastIs Seiya Suzuki still in the Opening Day picture?
Near the end of a relatively smooth spring training, the Cubs are dealing with some uncertainty. The club continues to monitor Suzuki, who injured his right…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs roster outlook: Cade Horton’s next level, bullpen questions and more
With Opening Day fast approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney analyze some of the decisions that club officials will be facing…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastMatthew Boyd earns Opening Day assignment at Wrigley Field
Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest news from Cubs camp, where Boyd returned after his stint with Team USA. The Athletic’s Cubs beat…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs: Dansby Swanson, WBC takeaways and more
As spring training continues and the World Baseball Classic entertains, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with some nuggets from…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Nico's value, the next Brad Keller and more
Is there another Brad Keller surprise in camp for the Cubs this spring? How would Nico Hoerner's ability to play shortstop impact the team's chances of…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs guide to the World Baseball Classic
Team USA’s unbelievable collection of talent includes two Cubs stars who could play prominent roles in this global event. Alex Bregman and Pete…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes halfway through spring training
What’s the current timeline for Justin Steele as the All-Star pitcher comes back from elbow surgery? And should you be concerned about Jameson Taillon…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhere the Cubs’ roster stands a month from Opening Day
The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with their roster projections and insights from the Arizona complex. Tyler Austin’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing about the Cubs: Michael Conforto’s new deal and more
Spring training is fully underway, but the Cubs haven’t stopped making moves. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get you up to speed…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: MLBPA problems and much more from spring training
The Tony Clark scandal hovered over spring training as union officials visited Cubs camp on Wednesday in Arizona. Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with a…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastState of the Cubs (and their TV network and on-field product)
In what’s become an annual tradition, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts separately addressed the team and the Chicago media covering spring training in Arizona…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastEarly impressions from a Cubs camp with big expectations
What is Pete Crow-Armstrong working on this year? And how will Alex Bregman help the young star reach that next level? Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs are back: Day 1 report from spring training
After the first formal workout for Cubs pitchers and catchers in Arizona, Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney for a rundown of the sights and sounds in Mesa…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastNorth Side Territory’s Spring Training Preview
After a rough stretch of Chicago winter filled with snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to pitchers…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe offseason grades for the Cubs are in
Although another move or two could still be out there, the Cubs checked a lot of boxes this winter, adding to a roster that will be expected to win 90-plus…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Contract extensions, lineup questions, roster decisions and more
With so many good questions from listeners, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney broke up their latest mailbag into two parts. In this…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs mailbag: Still looking for more pitching
With spring training rapidly approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with a pitching-centric mailbag, answering questions…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs news and notes: Freddy Peralta trade, Jon Lester’s Hall of Fame case and more
As subzero weather grips Chicago, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to spring training in Arizona and what’s…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastCubs trade rumors: What’s next for Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner?
It could be nothing. But this is a front office that is always willing to listen, never viewing a player as untouchable. And the Cubs are clearly signaling…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhat we’re hearing: Kyle Tucker’s decision and the futures of Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw
Now that the Tucker saga has a predictable ending – the top free agent is heading to Dodger Stadium – The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastFirst impressions of Alex Bregman at Wrigley Field
What an introduction to Chicago for the two-time World Series champion who purposely chose No. 3 for his new jersey. Yes, Bregman wants a third World Series…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastThe Cubs make a huge splash with the Alex Bregman deal
On an electric night for Chicago sports fans, the Cubs reminded the city and the baseball world that they are still a big-market force, closing a five-year…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhere the Cubs stand with the “Big Four” free agents
After trading for Edward Cabrera and upgrading their starting rotation, the Cubs have a clear need for another hitter and a genuine opportunity to level up…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastWhy the Cubs made the Edward Cabrera trade
The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down all the angles to Chicago’s biggest offseason move thus far – what the Cubs see…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastMapping out the potential next moves for the Cubs in 2026
Happy New Year from North Side Territory, the show that covers all the offseason angles involving the Cubs. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick…
North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs PodcastNew year begins with Cubs missing out on Tatsuya Imai
The Imai sweepstakes ended with the Japanese pitcher picking an unexpected team and settling for a smaller contract than projected. The Astros took on some…