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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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00:43:18

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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00:32:06

Let the sell-off at the trade deadline begin

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/25

The Cubs left no doubt by coming out of the All-Star break and losing two must-have series against real playoff contenders. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down Jed Hoyer’s confirmation that the front office won’t be adding rental players for a postseason push, and question Craig Counsell’s take on the trade deadline now that he’s working for a big-market team. With relief pitchers already expected to be on the move, what the Cubs do with Jameson Taillon might be the most

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00:25:27

The latest on the Cubs with Jesse Rogers

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/22

After 100-plus games, the Cubs do not envision a scenario in which they become buyers at the trade deadline. But does that actually mean selling? Which players and teams could be in play at the end of July? And where do Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell stand amid this disappointing season?ESPN’s Jesse Rogers always has interesting answers, national perspective and a local spin on topics. He joins Patrick Mooney for a look behind the scenes at Wrigley Field, where they still draw crowds of 40,000, win or

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00:36:11

Chicago Cubs second-half preview: Good luck trying to...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/18

With the All-Star break about to end, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic sit down to preview the second half of this up-and-down season and offer a few predictions on what’s ahead. The storylines inevitably revolve around Craig Counsell, a manager who is definitely not on the hot seat but also hasn’t made a huge mark on the team yet. Shota Imanaga and Christopher Morel are among the players to watch in crunch time. There are legitimate reasons for optimism, as well as real concerns

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00:38:50

What we’re hearing about the Chicago Cubs’ draft and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/17

With the draft over and the trade deadline approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney zoom out to discuss how the Cubs landed on first-round pick Cam Smith out of Florida State, and what the front office is thinking at this moment. The Chicago-based beat writers for The Athletic also get into whether Moises Ballesteros could make his major-league debut this year. Other names on their radar include top prospects Matt Shaw, James Triantos and Cade Horton. Who could help this year? And who might be

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00:28:54

The Cubs suddenly find themselves in a different spot...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/15

A 5-2 road trip through Baltimore and St. Louis at least temporarily delayed any serious talks about a sell-off at the trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are having the same kinds of conversations that are happening around the team and in the front office, wondering whether this is real or a mirage. No one truly knows what direction the Cubs will take, but at least they’ve given themselves a chance. And any team that’s this close to a playoff spot has to be thinking

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00:35:29

What’s up with Willson Contreras and the Cardinals?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/12

The Cubs still have to go through four games against the Cardinals – including a doubleheader at Busch Stadium – before the All-Star break. How the Cubs perform could have a major impact on how the front office proceeds at the trade deadline. Katie Woo of The Athletic is so good at explaining The Cardinal Way, the pressure in St. Louis and the potential cracks in the franchise’s foundation. She joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney for a checkup on the Cubs-Cardinals rivalry. Please leave this

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00:24:22

Are the Chicago Cubs Back?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2024/07/11

Just when you think they’re out, they pull you back in. An impressive series win in Baltimore recalls the turnaround before last year’s trade deadline, when the Cubs shifted from likely sellers to actual buyers. There are reasons to believe that this team can play at a much higher level and finish strong. But Cody Bellinger remains an important X-factor. Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory. And submit any questions you’d like answered

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