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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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00:39:19

What we learned at Cubs Convention

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/20

Sammy Sosa was the main headliner, but he wasn’t the only big name at the team’s annual winter event. For a full recap, Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, The Athletic writers on the Cubs beat. Together, they explain Sosa’s return to Chicago and what the Cubs are trying to accomplish in the final innings of the offseason. Where will the Cubs pivot after missing out on Tanner Scott? Could an Alex Bregman deal fall into their laps? And what is chairman Tom

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00:30:20

North Side/Crush City crossover episode: Kyle Tucker,...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/16

Chandler Rome, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic get together for a scouting report on Kyle Tucker and how his personality will mesh in the Wrigley Field clubhouse, whether he is ready to be a face of the franchise, and what to make of his arbitration case. From there, they discuss Alex Bregman’s market and potential willingness to accept a short-term deal. Could the Cubs be a fit there? Plus, Houston’s plan for top prospect Cam Smith after the Tucker trade, and a name to keep on the

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00:23:54

Justin Steele joins North Side Territory

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/13

In a wide-ranging conversation, the All-Star pitcher gives his overview of the Cubs’ offseason so far. Steele chats with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic about the Kyle Tucker addition, the arbitration process, Roki Sasaki’s free agency, the anticipated reaction to Sammy Sosa this weekend at Cubs Convention, and more. Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on

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00:29:04

Talking about arbitration: The Cubs and Kyle Tucker...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/10

Welcome to Chicago. Thursday’s filing deadline came and went without an agreement between the Cubs and their newly acquired All-Star outfielder, moving both sides toward an arbitration hearing. What does this mean for the long-term relationship? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss the bad optics and peculiar timing of this development. Plus, there’s an introduction to the pitching guru the Cubs recently hired, hoping to take their organization to the next level. Watch NST on

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00:25:24

What will a new year bring for the Chicago Cubs?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/08

Until proven otherwise, this still looks like an 83-win team. Unless the Cubs capitalize on this opportunity and continue the momentum that started with the Kyle Tucker trade. How will Cody Bellinger’s salary be reallocated? Could the bullpen market be lining up for Jed Hoyer’s front office? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are back to analyze the smaller roster moves made around the holidays, and preview what’s ahead for the Cubs, because there’s still a lot of work to do.Watch

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00:24:31

The Cubs’ year in review: Top stories from 2024

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/26

Before you know it, pitchers and catchers will be reporting for spring training in Arizona. But before the Cubs Convention and the final stages of the offseason, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney look back on the five biggest stories around the 2024 team. From the shocking Craig Counsell hire to the pressure building around Jed Hoyer’s front office, the writers from The Athletic have you covered, sharing what stood out to them while covering the beat.Watch NST on YouTube.

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00:20:07

Cubs mailbag: Will this be an all-in offseason?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/23

With the holidays approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners and readers. The reporting duo from The Athletic get into Jed Hoyer’s boldest move yet, what the priorities will be for the rest of the winter, whether Roki Sasaki and Corbin Burnes are in play, and where the Opening Day payroll will end up.

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00:24:14

Welcome back, Sammy Sosa

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/20

In an open letter, Sammy Sosa acknowledged making “mistakes,” finally taking the step that Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts required for the former slugger to be welcomed back into the fold. Why had Sosa been estranged from the organization for so long? Why did this rollout feel so awkward? And will Sosa actually show up for Cubs Convention next month? The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, discuss on the latest episode of NST.

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00:26:49

The Cubs’ makeover continues with the Kyle Tucker and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/18

For a team that appeared to be stuck at the start of the offseason, the Cubs have reimagined their roster by acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros and moving Cody Bellinger to the Yankees. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down both deals: How do the Cubs pivot with the money that was allocated for Bellinger? Would Tucker consider signing a long-term contract extension? And is Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer trying to save his job?Watch NST on YouTube.Go to

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00:21:13

Cubs make a huge splash with Kyle Tucker trade

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/14

It’s about time. The Cubs finally made a big move to acquire one of the best players in the game. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down all angles of the Kyle Tucker deal with the Astros. What did the Cubs give up? Why is the front office operating with more urgency? What’s next at Wrigley Field? We’re about to find out.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review.

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00:29:42

Winter Meetings wrap-up: Kyle Tucker trade rumors and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/13

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic run down what they heard in Dallas during one of baseball’s signature events. It all starts with Kyle Tucker and a potential deal with the Astros, but the Cubs are active on several fronts. With the price of pitching soaring, there’s a breakdown of what a Justin Steele contract extension might look like, and an explanation of why the Cubs are seriously in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review. And

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00:24:26

Why the Cubs are targeting a Kyle Tucker trade

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/12

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are reporting from the Winter Meetings, where the Cubs are trying to line up a deal with the Astros for Kyle Tucker, a star hitter who would transform their offense and represent a big splash for an organization that needs impact talent. What does that mean for Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger? The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers share what they’re hearing in the lobby of the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review. And

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00:18:47

Jameson Taillon joins North Side Territory

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/06

With the winter meetings approaching, Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon chatted with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic about the latest happenings around the team. They get into the Matthew Boyd signing, why pitchers are getting paid this winter, and what to make of another round of Cody Bellinger trade rumors. Taillon, who’s always a great interview, gives his perspective on the Cubs’ approach to a pivotal offseason.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review. And

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00:25:49

What’s next for the Cubs after signing Matthew Boyd?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/12/03

Adding another piece to their rotation, the Cubs are betting on the upside that Matthew Boyd showed during Cleveland’s playoff run. But this two-year, $29 million deal for a starter with an injury history comes with several questions. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down why the Cubs targeted Boyd, whether this is the extent of the rotation upgrades, and what they're hearing about Cody Bellinger with the winter meetings approaching.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page

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00:29:51

Cubs mailbag, Part 2: More questions about trades and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/29

The action within the baseball industry typically picks up after the Thanksgiving break. With some moves already in the works and the winter meetings fast approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic answer questions from listeners who want to know more about the Isaac Paredes trade, Yusei Kikuchi’s deal with the Angels and the overall direction of a team that has a lot to prove this offseason.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review.

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00:26:30

Cubs mailbag, Part 1: Where is the payroll heading?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/27

With the Cubs out of the running for the best-of-the-best free agents, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to explain what’s going on in Wrigleyville. If Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes aren’t coming to the North Side, what does a best-case offseason look like? Is this more on the Ricketts family ownership group or Jed Hoyer’s front office? The Athletic’s two Cubs beat writers answers questions from listeners on a range of topics. Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review.

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00:25:53

The Cubs’ offseason is starting to take shape

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/23

From small deals to non-tender decisions to rumors about trades and free agents, the Cubs are starting to make some moves and narrow their options. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have you covered with all of the latest information. The duo from The Athletic get into the Eli Morgan trade with Cleveland, why releasing Mike Tauchman and Nick Madrigal made sense, and how the Cubs are using a process of elimination with free-agent starters. Plus an explanation of what the team is thinking with Cody

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00:29:03

Cubs mailbag: Trade ideas, prospects to watch and more

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/21

With the offseason about to heat up, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic field questions from listeners on the next steps in Pete Crow-Armstrong’s development, whether Sonny Gray and Garrett Crochet are realistic trade targets, and which prospects are untouchable. Plus an updated scouting report on Moises Ballesteros and a reality check on the team’s pitching program.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review.Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans

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00:32:33

How the free-agent market is beginning to shape up...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/15

After laying some groundwork at the GM meetings, teams are starting to make moves. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss some of the names connected to the Cubs, explaining why the club is targeting a certain tier of starting pitchers and how those players would fit in Chicago. As the Cubs assess their options at catcher, you can cross Travis d'Arnaud’s name off the list now that he’s signed with the Angels, the team that also worked quickly to sign Kyle Hendricks. The Athletic’s Cubs beat

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00:33:12

The Cubs’ recruiting pitch to Roki Sasaki

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/11/13

Believe the hype surrounding Roki Sasaki, the young Japanese pitcher who has been on the Cubs’ radar for years. Now that Sasaki will enter the posting system and become an international free agent (with strings attached), Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic give you a full scouting report. That background includes the club’s efforts to build up credibility in Japan as well as its connections to Sasaki’s American agency. Find out why Chicago would be a great place for Sasaki and how the

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