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PODCAST

The North Side Baseball Podcast

Mitch Widmeier, Jason Ross, Matt Trueblood, & Brandon Glick

A weekly podcast about the Chicago Cubs, with in-depth analysis from North Side Baseball writers Mitch Widmeier, Jason Ross, Matt Trueblood, and Brandon Glick.

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01:05:06

Episode 21: What To Make Of Ian Happ's Season

The North Side Baseball Podcast ·

2025/07/30

Is Ian Happ a victim of bad luck at the plate this year, or are there deeper issues going on? Is Cade Horton figuring it out? Plenty of Cubs trade deadline talk too!

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57:35

Episode 20: National League Central Race Just Getting...

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2025/07/23

Craig Counsell has made a switch at the top of the lineup. What do we think about it? Ben Brown struggled again but what do the numbers say? The division race between Chicago and Milwaukee is just heating up.

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01:05:49

Episode 19: Matthew Boyd, The All-Star

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2025/07/08

After a tremendous first half, Matthew Boyd has been named an All-Star for the first time! Boyd makes it three Cubs selected but were Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch snubbed? How good is Daniel Palencia?

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01:10:49

Episode 18: The Quietly Great Season Of Michael Busch

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2025/07/02

How are we feeling about the Cubs after a 13-13 month of June? Michael Busch isn’t getting enough credit for his incredible season. We talk trades and trade ideas and discuss the worrisome nature of Chicago’s bench.

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01:06:56

Episode 17: The Consistency Of Ian Happ

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2025/06/25

Ian Happ has been the model of consistency in Chicago and that’s no different this year. The Cubs have struggled against lefties in the last month. How concerning is the trend? What will be the corresponding move when Shota Imanaga returns on Thursday?

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01:03:33

Episode 16: Cubs Pitching Wins The Weekend

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2025/06/18

Chicago used its pitching to take three of four from Pittsburgh over the weekend. What arms stood out? Early All-Star results are in with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker leading the way in the National League outfield. Is Ryan Pressly back, and we take a look at the Cubs-Brewers series.

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51:05

Episode 15: Should Daniel Palencia Be The Closer?

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2025/06/11

Daniel Palencia has ran with the opportunity to close games for the Cubs. Should he be the guy moving forward? Is a 10+ WAR season in the cards for Pete Crow-Armstrong? What do we make of Cade Horton’s season so far and what can be expected moving forward?

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01:09:04

Episode 14: Are We Buying The Ryan Pressly Turnaround?

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2025/06/04

Ryan Pressly has appeared to turn a corner but what do the numbers say? A hat tip to the season Nico Hoerner is putting together so far and a look at the upcoming schedule for the Cubs.

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Episode 13: Matt Shaw’s Triumphant Return

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2025/05/29

Matt Shaw is starting to figure it out at the plate in his second stint with the Cubs this year. What’s up with the home run problem for Jameson Taillon? Is Seiya Suzuki going to be an All-Star?

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01:14:32

Episode 12: Sweeping The White Sox & The Return Of...

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2025/05/21

The Cubs finished up a sweep of the White Sox on Sunday and called up on of their top prospects in Matt Shaw on Monday for another go. What do we make of Kenta Maeda’s minor-league deal and what’s the current state of the bullpen?

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01:16:25

Episode 11: Cade Horton Makes His MLB Debut

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2025/05/14

Cade Horton made his highly anticipated MLB debut for the Cubs over the weekend. What did we make of it? How has PCA handled duties at the top of the order and where would the rotation be without Matthew Boyd?

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01:09:45

Episode 10: Shota Lands On The IL, Now What?

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2025/05/07

The Cubs will have to make a move in the rotation after Shota Imanaga ended up on the shelf. All signs point towards Cade Horton and a potential debut this weekend against the Mets. Is Pete Crow-Armstrong a runaway All-Star at this point in the season? What do we make of Dansby Swanson’s hot streak since moving down in the order?

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01:23:42

Episode 9: Is Michael Busch For Real?

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2025/04/30

Michael Busch has quietly put together a strong first month. How much of it is sustainable and at minimum is he better than we expected? Jason gives a good look at what’s going on for the Cubs prospects in the minors and what has stood out to us so far in the MLB season?

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01:25:27

Episode 8: Drew Pomeranz Arrival & What To Make Of...

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2025/04/24

The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz and selected his contract. Pomeranz hasn’t pitched in the bigs since 2021. What can he bring to the bullpen? What do we make of the slow start from Dansby Swanson and the ascending Pete Crow-Armstrong?

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01:00:08

Episode 7: Steele Injury & Its Impact, PCA Extension...

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2025/04/16

Justin Steele’s season-ending injury will have quite the domino effect on the rotation. Who could the Cubs target as a trade option? Pete Crow-Armstrong didn’t take Chicago up on a recent extension offer but Cubs fans shouldn’t be worried. The bullpen continues to be a roller coaster ride. Who do we trust the most?

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01:08:46

Episode 6: Kyle Tucker’s Contract Situation, Justin...

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2025/04/09

After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got an extension done with Toronto, Kyle Tucker is the premier name for next offseason set to hit free agency. Can the Cubs get something done before that? How concerned should Cubs fans be with Ryan Pressly’s numbers so far? Is the production offensively from the catchers going to keep up?

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01:28:22

Episode 5: Bullpen Worries & Kyle Tucker Is Good At...

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2025/04/02

Chicago’s bullpen had a meltdown Sunday against Arizona. Is it time to panic? What do the numbers say about the season so far for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw? The Cubs have a little less than a year to sell Kyle Tucker on Chicago and the franchise. Can they do it?

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01:00:31

Episode 4: Cubs Lose Tokyo Series, Looking Ahead To...

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2025/03/20

Chicago lost both games against the Dodgers in the Tokyo series. What are the takeaways from the starts made by Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele? What about Ben Brown’s relief appearance? What tweaks could be made to the lineup? A look ahead to the series against the Diamondbacks coming up next week!

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Episode 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong’s Big Spring &...

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2025/03/12

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an incredible spring. How should fans control their expectations? Craig Counsell had an interesting comment about prospect Cade Horton and his timeline. What are the thoughts on the Tokyo series and what bat outside of Kyle Tucker is the most critical this season?

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54:45

Episode 2: Tucker’s Presence In Lineup, Year Two...

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2025/03/07

Kyle Tucker was the big offseason acquisition for Chicago. How much pressure will his bat take off the rest of the lineup? Will Shota Imanaga be able to back up his incredible rookie season? Where does the Cubs outfield rank across the league?

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