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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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00:17:38

Dodgers vs Cubs Series

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/09/09

Sahadev Sharma joins Clint Pasillas and Alanna Rizzo on Dodgers Territory to talk about the Cubs vs Dodgers upcoming series. Sahadev dives into the surprising luck the team has on the road and the offense that needs to pick itself up as the team heads to Dodgers Stadium. One Cub in the spotlight is Cody Bellinger, being back at Dodgers Stadium again brings the group to reflect on he MVP he used to be.

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00:31:01

How Anthony Rizzo became Mr. Cub 2.0

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/09/06

The story will quickly shift after Shota Imanaga’s brilliant performance in a combined no-hitter. The Yankees are coming to town, which means Rizzo’s first game back at Wrigley Field since getting traded at the 2021 deadline. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney both covered the entire breadth of Rizzo’s career in Chicago, which featured a full-scale rebuild, the end of a 108-year championship drought, and some entertaining back-and-forth with a character who enjoyed that part of the

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00:19:02

Shota Imanaga leads the Cubs to their 18th no-hitter...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/09/05

What a night at Wrigley Field, where the crowd booed Craig Counsell’s decision to pull his ace pitcher after seven no-hit innings. Imanaga, his catcher and the next reliever up didn’t even know they were on the verge of making history. And this actually started out as a bad day for the Cubs. For context, Sahadev Sharma checks in with Patrick Mooney from the postgame press box to discuss the scene, Imanaga’s seamless transition from Japan and what catching a combined no-hitter means to Miguel Amaya

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00:33:43

After all that work to stay in the race, the Cubs’...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/09/03

The Cubs returned to Wrigley Field on Labor Day with a sense of momentum and a chance to make September interesting. And then the one-two punch of a blown save and Justin Steele’s injury damaged their postseason odds. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney absorb all that news, putting it in the context of a season that was supposed to go into October. Plus more on Craig Counsell’s observational style and Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence as a real force.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review

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00:27:39

“Cubbie Occurrences” with Chicago Tribune columnist...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/30

Are the Cubs back because of a Taylor Swift candle or the Sully Bounce? The legendary newspaperman joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss Mike Royko’s influence on his career, what it’s really like to cover the Wrigleyville circus and how the beat has changed over the years. Sully also implores the Cubs to let Craig Counsell out of his “cage” and endorses A.J. Pierzynski as the next White Sox manager.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people

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00:29:07

The vibes around the Cubs after a wild comeback and a...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/29

As September approaches, the Cubs are still staying in the playoff picture. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic try to make sense of the offensive explosion in Pittsburgh and this recent surge that has pushed the club above .500. There are also newsy items to discuss regarding Drew Smyly and Jorge López, two key pieces of a bullpen that will be tested down the stretch. Can the Cubs defy the odds and finish strong, the way Craig Counsell’s teams typically did in Milwaukee? Please leave

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00:34:36

Pete Crow-Armstrong is providing the energy this Cubs...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/27

The rookie known as “PCA” is becoming a dynamic player, someone who can deliver a highlight-reel moment at any given time. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss what this development means for the future and how the center fielder has combined style and substance. Miguel Amaya is another young player who has shown significant growth in the second half of a disappointing season. Should the Cubs trust that development or look for an upgrade at catcher? Plus an update on first-round

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00:43:18

Cubs mailbag: Are the Cubs resigned to going after...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/23

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic respond to listener questions about how the Cubs will approach Juan Soto and the free-agent market this winter and what might be different this time. Anthony Santander, for example, would be a good name to file away. There’s also an in-depth discussion about how to fix the bullpen and whether the Cubs are going to follow the same process and hope for different results.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover

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00:35:43

Javier Báez returns and Héctor Neris leaves as the...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/21

The montage on the Wrigley Field video board was essentially the only highlight for Báez in his first game back since getting traded at the 2021 deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what it was like covering “El Mago” and watching him struggle mightily with the Tigers. The duo from The Athletic also discuss why the Cubs shook up their bullpen, dumping Neris before he gained a $9 million player option for next season. Does this mean Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell are going to let the

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00:38:43

Deciphering the Cubs’ payroll and an early read on...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/20

Cubs executives have publicly acknowledged that the team will likely finish the year over the $237 million luxury-tax threshold. What does this mean in a season that will very likely end without a playoff appearance? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney go over some frequently asked questions, explain Sharma’s latest reporting in The Athletic, and look ahead to another monster class of free agents.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory. And

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00:25:47

The Cubs’ playoff chances are going, going, almost gone

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/15

The Cubs refuse to concede that it’s over — and there are still things to play for — but getting swept out of Cleveland damaged the team’s diminishing postseason probability. But with the way this up-and-down season has gone, a relatively easy stretch of the schedule could pull them right back into the playoff race. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic also bring you the latest on Rockies catcher Elias Díaz and whether the Cubs would see that as an upgrade — or if they would similarly

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00:29:05

Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/14

This isn’t their year. Maybe the Cubs can somehow defy the odds and sneak into the playoffs, but things simply haven’t lined up for this team. Part of the organization’s frustration and uncertainty moving forward revolves around the pitchers who were supposed to take big steps forward this year. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic bring you the latest on Ben Brown, Cade Horton and much more.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side

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00:26:43

The Names to Know as the Cubs Try to Fix Their...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/12

The Cubs have made up some ground in the wild-card race, playing a better brand of baseball and giving themselves a chance to compete in meaningful September games. But whatever happens down the stretch, the offseason planning has already begun. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss Sahadev's reporting in The Athletic on how the Cubs tried to acquire Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe at the trade deadline. What does that mean? Who else is on their radar? And how does the team ultimately make the leap

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00:24:34

White Sox preview with James Fegan: Will a new...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/09

Sahadev Sharma is joined by James Fegan from Sox Machine. News of Pedro Grifol's firing had just been announced and Fegan touches on how the team could start playing better -- could they really play worse? -- thoughts on a few players on the Sox who could be trade targets for the Cubs and which season is more disappointing the one that high expectations and failed to live up to them or the one with low expectations that turns out to be historically bad?Please leave this podcast page a rating and

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00:38:32

Listener Mailbag: Will Jed Hoyer spend big? Do the...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/08

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00:28:18

A look to the future with MLB.com's Jordan Bastian

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/06

The Cubs continue to do just enough to tease fans and then let them down, but there are reasons to be hopeful for the future. Sahadev Sharma is joined by Jordan Bastian as they discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's recent hot stretch at the plate and how impactful even average offensive performance from him could be to the team's future. And a trio of promotions of top prospects to Triple-A brings more offensive talent to the cusp of the big leagues.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so

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00:37:43

Viewer’s guide to the last two months of the Cubs season

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/08/01

What should fans be watching for in August and September? What does the team’s brass need to see before heading into a critical offseason? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney acknowledge the obvious — that Jed Hoyer is on the hot seat — and explain how this closing stretch can set the stage for 2025. From Cody Bellinger to Miguel Amaya to Pete Crow-Armstrong, there will be players under the microscope. And how will Craig Counsell respond after observing for a year?Please leave this podcast page a

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00:29:40

Wrapping up the trade deadline: Was this a missed...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/31

Jed Hoyer’s front office wasn’t a traditional buyer or a pure seller at this year’s trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through that strategy and assess the deals that brought in Isaac Paredes and shipped out Mark Leiter Jr. There is a certain rationale to what the Cubs did at this moment, but just because it made sense doesn’t mean it’s going to work. The pressure to get it right this offseason is definitely rising.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more

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00:29:46

The Cubs get a much-needed boost with the Isaac...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/29

Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what the Cubs are trying to accomplish at this trade deadline, which suddenly is far more complex than simply buying or selling. Trading with the Rays usually means buyer beware, but the Cubs had to change up their mix and show some creativity.Please leave this podcast page a rating and

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00:21:46

Cubs mailbag: How are the pieces going to fit together?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/26

t’s never a good sign when looking ahead to next year becomes a thing in July. But that’s where the Cubs are at right now, so Patrick Mooney of The Athletic opened up the mailbag to take your questions about the franchise’s direction. It always starts at the top, how ownership feels about the baseball operations group and whether patience is running out. From there, it’s a look at Christopher Morel’s development, clubhouse chemistry, the chances of a Corbin Burnes pursuit and whether hiring Craig

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