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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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00:29:25

Anthony Rizzo is back where he belongs

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/09/11

One of the most popular players in franchise history is returning to Wrigley Field. Ahead of the ceremonial weekend marking Anthony Rizzo’s retirement and new role as a Cubs ambassador, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney look back on what made that era so special, and why people gravitated toward the big first baseman. The Athletic’s Cubs writers also dig into the decision to (finally) put All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker on the injured list, and how general manager Carter Hawkins is emerging as a

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00:33:07

The Cubs have to deal with some glaring issues

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/09/09

Where to begin? Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is now on the injured list, though his recent performance was already putting his bullpen role in doubt. Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong seemed to benefit from their mental resets, but then the All-Star outfielders got hurt. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how Cubs manager Craig Counsell is looking at the bullpen situation, and why he is sounding frustrated with the offense. It raises a question: Does this team look ready for

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00:36:59

The Cubs mailbag is back with more of your questions

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/09/05

As the Cubs prepare for October, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here to answer questions from listeners who want to know about the Cade Horton plan and what it could look like in the playoffs. Pitching is a focus throughout the episode, explaining how Craig Counsell and his staff could map things out in a postseason series. Also, does anyone remember what the Cubs got in return for Cody Bellinger in that offseason deal with the Yankees? Follow the money.Download the DraftKings

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00:32:35

Cubs news and notes from Wrigley Field

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/09/04

With Chicago’s playoff odds holding steady, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back for a rundown on some of the club’s most important players. How the Cubs handle Kyle Tucker’s latest injury issue will be interesting. The hope is that Pete Crow-Armstrong will benefit from the kind of reset that Tucker took recently. And what has been the reaction within the clubhouse to the very conservative approach to Cade Horton’s workload? Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code

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00:35:55

How the Cubs are positioned at the start of September

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/09/02

With the wild-card odds overwhelmingly in their favor, the Cubs can use this final month of the season to their advantage. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney start with Pete Crow-Armstrong, who has cooled off considerably after an MVP-level stretch that carried the team. What does Kevin Alcántara’s promotion from Triple-A Iowa mean for Crow-Armstrong? Plus, a full analysis of Chicago’s recent additions for the stretch run, including an explanation of the move for Carlos Santana, the

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00:31:45

Cubs mailbag: The lineup, pitching outlook and more

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/29

You have questions, we have answers. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another edition of their mailbag, which not surprisingly revolves around Craig Counsell’s decisions at a time when the offense is struggling. The Athletic writers explain what the Cubs manager is thinking and what they’re observing in the clubhouse. In addition to context on Matt Shaw’s development and Seiya Suzuki’s struggles, there are insights into the club’s pitching plans as October begins to come into focus.

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00:33:19

Cubs news and notes plus the “Mount Rushmore of Cubs...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/28

With a West Coast trip in full swing, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get together to bring you the latest on the Cubs. There are updates on Jameson Taillon and the club’s pitching plans for October, vibe checks in San Francisco, and first impressions of the 2026 schedule that just got released. Inspired by pitching Tommy Hottovy – who recently put Kyle Hendrick on his “Mount Rushmore of Cubs pitchers” – The Athletic writers offer their ideas.Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood,

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00:31:39

The Cubs believe Kyle Tucker is back

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/26

After a mental reset/three-game benching, Kyle Tucker again looked like the difference-maker the Cubs will need to go on a long playoff run. How did it get to this point? And what were the reactions in the clubhouse and the dugout? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney compare notes and share reporting from Angel Stadium after a three-game sweep that put a little heat on the Brewers in the division race.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus

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00:30:27

What would realignment mean for the Cubs?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/23

In a recent TV appearance, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred fueled talk about expansion and reconfigured divisions. How would that impact the Cubs? Even if these concepts are off in the distance, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have some ideas. The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers also get into the state of the pitching staff and the idea that maybe it’s time to just focus on the wild card.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets

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00:31:11

The Cubs missed their opportunity against the Brewers

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/22

Recognizing that a moment had slipped away, Cubs manager Craig Counsell was not overly enthusiastic after his club won a five-game series against the division leader. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney analyze where things stand after the Cubs did not gain a lot of ground on Milwaukee. Plus more on the Kyle Tucker situation and the organization’s deliberate development plan for Owen Caissie.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets

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00:34:25

Amid boos and a brutal slump, Cubs star Kyle Tucker...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/20

What once would have seemed unthinkable suddenly became inevitable. With Kyle Tucker going through the worst offensive stretch of his career – and the Wrigley Field crowds turning on him – Cubs manager Craig Counsell decided to give him a break during a huge series against the first-place Brewers. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney analyze what led to this point and how the Cubs could get out of it. Plus more news and notes from the Friendly Confines.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook

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00:35:34

Cubs mailbag: Why are they talking about 2032?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/14

The fallout from an underwhelming trade deadline continues. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to take more questions from listeners, beginning with Carter Hawkins’ recent comments to ESPN. What did the Cubs general manager mean by the 2032 quote that has gone viral? Plus, much more on what makes the Brewers so good, and so frustrating for Cubs personnel and Cubs fans. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets instantly.Go to

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00:32:05

The negativity is surrounding the Cubs right now

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/13

At this point, it’s not an overreaction. The Cubs are playing an uninspired brand of baseball while continuing to lose ground in the National League Central. It’s time to sound the alarm bells. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the current mood within the clubhouse as well as the larger organizational forces that have created this environment. While the Cubs still have time to turn things around, any changes have to happen fast.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use

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00:37:08

The Brewers are pulling away from the Cubs in the...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/11

It’s happening again. That small-market team in Milwaukee has taken control of the National League Central, leaving the Cubs to play catch-up and making their recent performance look even worse. What’s the current mood inside the clubhouse? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their insights and explain whether it’s time to panic. Their discussion also involves recent developments with young players such as Matt Shaw and Pete Crow-Armstrong, as well as how Craig Counsell is

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00:33:02

Cubs mailbag: What happened to this offense?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/09

After another rough showing by the offense Friday night in St. Louis, Sahadev takes your questions about why this group always has extended slumps at the plate, whether the lack of deadline moves impacted this team mentally and more.Earn points on rent and around your neighborhood, wherever you call home, by going to joinbilt.com/FOUL.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets instantly.Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review

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00:32:25

What’s going on with Kyle Tucker?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/08

After an MVP-level start carried the Cubs into the summer, and fueled more talk about the huge contract he could command this winter, Kyle Tucker has slumped at an inopportune time. Is this a physical issue, a mechanical flaw or simply just the nature of a long baseball season? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney pass along what they’re hearing. The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers also discuss the emergence of Cade Horton and the faith the organization showed in the young pitcher at the trade

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00:30:27

Maybe the Cubs should’ve gotten another pitcher at...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/07

Hindsight is 20/20, but this was an immediate question following MLB’s trade deadline: Why didn’t the Cubs acquire another starter for the stretch run? Michael Soroka’s shoulder injury only amplified those concerns. What did the Cubs know about his time with the Nationals? How did his velocity dip factor into the deal? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’ve learned. Plus the latest from Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts on Jed Hoyer’s contract extension, and a look ahead to the

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00:38:00

Trade deadline recap: Did the Cubs pass or fail?

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/08/01

Both of these things can be true: The Cubs significantly improved their roster and missed a great opportunity. Time will tell whether the Cubs made the right moves at the trade deadline, but Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here to give you their instant analysis. The Athletic writers break down each deal, relay what Jed Hoyer’s front office was thinking and explain why the Cubs didn’t acquire that top-of-the-rotation starter for Game 1 of a potential playoff series at Wrigley Field.Download

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00:25:21

Breaking down Jed Hoyer’s contract extension

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/30

With the trade deadline looming, the Cubs took one potential distraction off the table, finalizing a deal with president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer. What does this mean? And where do the Cubs go from here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the timing, assess the Hoyer era thus far and describe the clubhouse reactions. While this rebuilding project now looks promising, the job is still incomplete.Go to Superpower.com and use code FOUL to get $50 off your annual Superpower

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00:24:13

Remembering Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/29

The death of “Ryno” hit people hard. The Hall of Famer bonded generations of Cubs fans who watched him perform at Wrigley Field and on the WGN superstation. More than that, though, Ryne Dee Sandberg carried himself with grace and humility, playing the game the right way, as he so eloquently described in a memorable Cooperstown speech. For perspective, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney describe a somber scene in the postgame clubhouse and the connection felt by the current group of

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