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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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39:06

Episode 44: Jameson Taillon? Shota Imanaga? What To...

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2026/03/05

Spring training is off and running! What do we make of individual performances and tweaks so far with the Cubs roster? How much does it matter at this point?

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53:48

Episode 43: It's That Time, Cubs Pitchers & Catchers...

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2026/02/12

Pitchers and catchers have reported for the Chicago Cubs! We talk non-roster invitees, PECOTA projections, and some prospect chatter!

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41:49

Episode 42: What's Next For The Cubs This Offseason?

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2026/01/21

After wheeling and dealing for Edward Cabrera, the Cubs stepped up and took a big domino off the market in signing Alex Bregman. What's next for Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office?

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50:45

Episode 41: Breaking Down Bregman

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2026/01/11

Jason Ross and Brock Beauchamp analyze the five-year contract the Cubs gave to third baseman Alex Bregman just days after trading for Edward Cabrera. What does this mean for the Cubs' infield in 2026 and beyond, particularly Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner?

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36:37

Episode 40: Cubs Trade For Edward Cabrera!

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2026/01/08

The Chicago Cubs parted with top prospect Owen Caissie and two other prospects to acquire Marlins right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera. Let's break it down from all angles!

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41:25

Episode 39: Cubs Sign Hoby Milner, Winter Meetings Recap

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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

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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

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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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