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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Foul Territory Network

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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00:26:13

Cubs mailbag: Countdown to Opening Day

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/27

What if Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw aren’t ready for the Tokyo Series? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the roster options and ponder what this lineup could look like against the mighty Dodgers. Plus more on why Kevin Alcántara is opening eyes in camp, what ownership wants out of the front office (if changes are coming), and the best and worst parts of covering spring training.Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on

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00:23:44

How the Cubs are sizing up their pitching staff

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/26

With two weeks until the team is scheduled to leave for Japan, the Cubs are closely monitoring their pitchers and thinking about the shape of the Opening Day roster. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic keep you updated with the latest from spring training in Arizona. Sharma shares some new and exclusive information about Ben Brown’s mysterious injury last season, which now appears to be a nonissue for the talented pitcher. Cade Horton’s major-league debut remains an intriguing

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00:23:27

Why the Cubs signed Justin Turner

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/21

This is a smaller move that could have a much bigger impact. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down where the 40-year-old fits in the lineup, how his postseason experience can influence the clubhouse and why Cubs players are so excited about the addition. Plus a look back at the 2021 deadline now that Alexander Canario, a prospect from the Kris Bryant trade, has been designated for assignment to make room for Turner on an improving roster. And before you know it, Shota Imanaga

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00:32:13

Cubs mailbag: Communication issues

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/17

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney field questions from listeners and give answers with insights collected at the start of spring training. Is there a disconnect between Seiya Suzuki and Craig Counsell? Does ownership trust the front office to make long-range decisions? In a pivotal year, the entire organization has a lot to prove.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice

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00:22:26

Kyle Tucker’s future

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/17

Too soon to rule out the Cubs signing their new star player to a long-term contract extension? The Alex Bregman negotiations were not a promising sign. But it’s not all doom and gloom from Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Tucker is a legitimate franchise player who can make this a special season at Wrigley Field. And the front office is not necessarily done making moves in spring training. Plus positive signs from Ryne Sandberg and the Hall of Famer’s message to Matt Shaw.Visit

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00:25:57

First impressions of Cubs camp

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/14

Now that the Alex Bregman saga has ended, the Cubs can look forward and focus on what they have in Arizona. With that in mind, Patrick Mooney joins Sahadev Sharma with the latest from Mesa. The Athletic writers discuss the big opportunity in front of top prospect Matt Shaw, Nico Hoerner’s encouraging progress after offseason surgery, and the pitching plans for Ben Brown, Cade Horton and more.Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

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00:22:11

Detailing the Cubs’ offer to Alex Bregman

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/14

In the end, it wasn’t even that close. Bregman Watch concluded with the All-Star third baseman choosing the Red Sox, the chance to hit at Fenway Park and a deal that the Cubs’ front office ultimately could not match. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic explain the pressure that Jed Hoyer is under, ownership’s tight control over the budget for baseball operations and where the Cubs go from here. Because Bregman represented the right player at the right time.Two easy ways to support the

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00:22:50

The Cubs are back!

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/10

The scene in Arizona as spring training begins on Super Bowl Sunday. Patrick Mooney joins Sahadev Sharma from Arizona as The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers break down the latest news and notes. With pitchers and catchers officially reporting, there are two main questions: Is Jed Hoyer done making moves? And where is Alex Bregman?Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!

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00:29:45

Alex Bregman would make the Cubs a legit 90-win team

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/07

With spring training about to start, at least one projection system is bullish about the Cubs, and the offseason still isn’t over yet. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic share what they’re hearing about the team’s internal win projections and how Alex Bregman would fit into those plans. Until that waiting game is over, the Cubs have to be considered a serious contender for the All-Star baseman, which keeps the pressure on the front office and ownership to make a big move that would

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00:34:22

Who’s up and who’s down in the Cubs’ farm system

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/02/05

With spring training around the corner, Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss why he’s so high on Matt Shaw, who could be the Opening Day third baseman next month. The conversation with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic then gets into Cade Horton and whether the buzz is starting to fade around the top pitching prospect. Other hot topics include: what the Cubs gave up in the Kyle Tucker trade; whether Moises Ballesteros can catch; the club’s scouting

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00:23:49

Cubs still have work to do before spring training

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/31

Even with the report dates fast approaching, the offseason still isn’t over yet. This is also when the Cubs like to be opportunistic. What does that mean this time? Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic explore those options, and share their first impressions of new closer Ryan Pressly. Plus, some context around the San Diego trade rumors (Dylan Cease, Michael King) that typically draw in the Cubs.Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST

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00:32:35

The Ryan Pressly trade means another North Side/Crush...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/28

With the Cubs and Astros making another deal, Chandler Rome, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get together for another crossover episode. How much does Pressly have left in the tank? And how much did the addition of Josh Hader bother Pressly last season? The reporters from The Athletic discuss what Pressly meant to the Astros, and what the All-Star reliever will bring to the Wrigley Field clubhouse. After trading for Pressly and Kyle Tucker, you would think that the Cubs would be all-in for Alex

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00:23:56

Have the Cubs done enough after the Kyle Tucker trade?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/01/23

Uh, no. But the offseason isn’t over yet, as Cubs officials might say. What’s next is the primary topic of conversation for Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers. They share the bullpen names that they’ve heard, and break down how those relievers would fit at Wrigley Field. Still, it’s been an offseason of mixed messages around the Cubs, a big-market team that hasn’t followed through on an all-in trade, allowing for a youth movement while also carefully monitoring the

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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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