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PODCAST

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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00:31:45

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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00:38:48

Cubs mailbag: Trade deadline, Wrigley Field vibes and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/25

As the baseball industry heats up in late July, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to answer more questions from listeners. The trade deadline, of course, remains the big topic. Why have things been relatively quiet so far? What would it take to move Owen Caissie in a deal? Could the Cubs put some major-league players on the block? Plus more on the new-and-improved atmosphere in the clubhouse and the genius of Shota Imanaga.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code

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00:41:06

As Cubs look for more pitching, 22 trade names for...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/24

It’s no secret that the Cubs are actively searching for more pitching and trying to make deals within this final week before the trade deadline. Between injuries, organizational pressure and a neck-and-neck race with the Brewers, it’s inevitable that the Cubs will make additions to their rotation and bullpen. Who is on their radar? Virtually every player who might get traded this summer. But The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney narrow it down to 22 names through their reporting and

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00:35:02

The trade deadline chatter around the Cubs is picking up

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/21

The Brewers will not let up, forcing the Cubs to stay on top of their game and turning this into a true division race. With the July 31 trade deadline fast approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks and share what they’re hearing about the situation at third base, some new pitching names on the radar and how the bullpen could be reorganized for the playoff push.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL to get $150 in bonus bets with a $5 bet

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00:35:10

Cubs news and notes: The latest on Kyle Tucker and...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/18

Looking ahead to the second half, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what Kyle Tucker has brought to the Cubs and the expectations that both sides have at this point. With Tucker being the potential No. 1 free agent this offseason, the Cubs have to maximize their time with the All-Star outfielder. What sort of trade chips will team president Jed Hoyer bring to the table? Listen and find out.Start paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood Benefits™ by

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00:30:12

Cubs mailbag: Trade deadline, Jed Hoyer’s future,...

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast ·

2025/07/17

With the All-Star break almost over, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer questions from listeners about the Cubs’ plans for the trade deadline and whether president of president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer has already earned a contract extension. Plus a few more updates on what to expect in the second half. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOULStart paying rent through Bilt and take advantage of your Neighborhood

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