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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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All Episodes

41:25

Episode 39: Cubs Sign Hoby Milner, Winter Meetings Recap

The North Side Baseball Podcast ·

2025/12/12

Jason and Mitch recap the MLB Winter Meetings, discuss recent Cubs free agent and trade rumors, and discuss the pickup of side-arming lefty reliever, Hoby Milner.

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36:16

Episode 38: Will Cubs Free Agency Include A Splash Add?

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2025/11/20

Shota Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer to return to the Chicago Cubs. What does it mean for the rotation and could Chicago still go big game hunting for another arm?

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01:03:06

Episode 37: Chicago Cubs Free Agency Preview

The North Side Baseball Podcast ·

2025/11/07

Let's talk Cubs offseason! Will Shota Imanaga take his qualifying offer? Odds are, Kyle Tucker will be elsewhere in 2026, so where might Chicago go big game hunting in free agency? Could Dylan Cease be an option?

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01:09:36

Episode 36: Well, That's It For 2025

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2025/10/12

Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the NLDS.

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53:23

Episode 35: Cubs Tie Up The Series, Head Back To...

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2025/10/10

Matthew Boyd and the Cubs dominated the Brewers in the final NLDS game at Wrigley Field. Mitch and Jason talk about the Cubs' performance and what it will look like to head back to Milwaukee for game five.

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49:26

Episode 34: Cubs Get Some Of That Home Cookin'

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2025/10/09

Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' game three win against the Brewers. It turns out that the Cubs can also score multiple runs in the first and win a baseball game!

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47:10

Episode 33: Cubs Struggle To Score After First...

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2025/10/07

The Cubs (again) jumped out to an early lead against the Brewers, and (again) gave up the lead in the bottom of the first. With their backs now against the wall, the team returns to Chicago and Wrigley Field for game three.

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38:44

Episode 32: Cubs Lose Badly In Game One Of NLDS

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2025/10/04

Craig Counsell and the Cubs were roughed up from the get-go in the first game of the National League Divisional Series against the Brewers. While Matthew Boyd and Michael Soroka struggled, Aaron Civale pitched important innings to keep the Cubs bullpen fresh for later in the series.

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55:28

Episode 31: Cubs Topple Padres In Nailbiter; Next Up,...

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2025/10/03

Mitch and Jason break down the winner-take-all game three against the Padres, and look forward to the Brewers series, which starts in Milwaukee on Saturday.

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49:29

Episode 30: Cubs Fall To Padres, Force Must-Win Game...

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2025/10/01

Mitch, Jason, and Brock talk about the Cubs being shut out against Dylan Cease and the Padres, forcing an elimination game three on Thursday at Wrigley Field.

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56:37

Episode 29: Padres-Cubs Game One Reaction

The North Side Baseball Podcast ·

2025/09/30

Mitch and Jason are joined by Brock Beauchamp as they break down the Cubs' crucial game one win against the Padres.

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49:08

Episode 28: How Worried Are You About Kyle Tucker?

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2025/09/24

Kyle Tucker is back in Chicago, and Jed Hoyer said Tuesday the hope is to have him for a couple of regular-season games before the playoffs. Where’s your concern level with Tucker? Should Daniel Palencia take over as closer upon returning? Are the Cubs and Padres on a collision course?

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01:00:31

Episode 27: Nico Hoerner's Incredible Season

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2025/09/17

Nico Hoerner has been an underrated star for the Cubs all season. How valuable will he be come postseason time? Who should the Cubs' number two starter in the playoffs be? Does Michael Soroka have a role in the bullpen when the postseason begins?

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53:04

Episode 26: What Does The Daniel Palencia Injury Mean...

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2025/09/10

With Daniel Palencia on the shelf and it being unknown if he’ll be back for the postseason, who steps up in the Cubs' bullpen? What’s the data say about the year Carson Kelly has had?

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56:46

Episode 25: What Is The Data Saying About Pete...

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2025/09/03

What do the additions of Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale do for the Cubs? Will either make the postseason roster? What’s the data saying about Pete Crow-Armstrong? Let’s look at the playoff picture!

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01:03:21

Episode 24: How Good Has Cade Horton Been?

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2025/08/27

Cade Horton continues to dazzle on the bump for the Cubs. Is Kyle Tucker waking up? The schedule remains light for Chicago moving ahead. Can they capitalize?

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01:00:44

Episode 23: Most & Least Concerning Players In Cubs...

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2025/08/13

Some of the critical pieces of the lineup for Craig Counsell have been slumping. Who is the most concerning of the bunch and the least concerning? Is the rotation sustainable for a postseason run? Let’s talk Matt Shaw!

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01:07:50

Episode 22: Mike Soroka Injured After Only Two...

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2025/08/06

Michael Soroka landed on the IL with a shoulder injury after just two innings with the Cubs. How worried should everyone be? Reaction to the trade deadline and what Jed Hoyer did and didn’t do. What’s going on with Kyle Tucker? Let’s take a look at the playoff picture!

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01:05:06

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

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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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