North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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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!

  1. The Cubs are back: Day 1 report from spring training

    1D AGO

    The Cubs are back: Day 1 report from spring training

    After the first formal workout for Cubs pitchers and catchers in Arizona, Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney for a rundown of the sights and sounds in Mesa. The Athletic beat writers capture the new expectations surrounding the team and wonder if we’ll see a different Craig Counsell this year (doubt it). Nevertheless, the Cubs manager made headlines with his preliminary plan for the ninth inning, naming Daniel Palencia as his anticipated closer. And while the Cubs are back, it still left another question hanging out there: Are they done with their offseason yet? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  2. North Side Territory’s Spring Training Preview

    6D AGO

    North Side Territory’s Spring Training Preview

    After a rough stretch of Chicago winter filled with snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to pitchers and catchers reporting to Arizona. The Athletic writers explain why the offseason still doesn’t feel over yet in February, what they’ll be paying attention to in Mesa and how the pitching staff will have to come together (or not). Follow North Side Territory throughout spring training, when Sharma and Mooney will be in the clubhouse and around the complex gathering information and insights. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    25 min
  3. The offseason grades for the Cubs are in

    6D AGO

    The offseason grades for the Cubs are in

    Although another move or two could still be out there, the Cubs checked a lot of boxes this winter, adding to a roster that will be expected to win 90-plus games, a division title and multiple playoff rounds. With spring training right around the corner, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney hand out their offseason grades, reviewing what the Cubs got right and pointing out what could go wrong. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    28 min
  4. Cubs mailbag: Contract extensions, lineup questions, roster decisions and more

    JAN 30

    Cubs mailbag: Contract extensions, lineup questions, roster decisions and more

    With so many good questions from listeners, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney broke up their latest mailbag into two parts. In this episode, the beat writers analyze the possibility of long-term deals for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner, and outline the plans for Moisés Ballesteros. Plus, a rundown of some of their favorite interviews over the years at Wrigley Field, and why Anthony Rizzo could be a great broadcaster in his new role. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    37 min
  5. Cubs mailbag: Still looking for more pitching

    JAN 29

    Cubs mailbag: Still looking for more pitching

    With spring training rapidly approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with a pitching-centric mailbag, answering questions from listeners about which free agents are still in play, how Craig Counsell will manage the bullpen and whether the Cubs will go with a six-man rotation. Listen all year round for the latest information from the North Side. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    31 min
  6. Cubs news and notes: Freddy Peralta trade, Jon Lester’s Hall of Fame case and more

    JAN 23

    Cubs news and notes: Freddy Peralta trade, Jon Lester’s Hall of Fame case and more

    As subzero weather grips Chicago, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to spring training in Arizona and what’s next for the Cubs. In this episode, the two beat writers analyze the Peralta deal and what it means for the Brewers and the rest of the National League. Another Cooperstown election and the 10-year reunion of the 2016 World Series team prompts a question: Will anyone from that group make the Hall of Fame? Plus more on Chas McCormick and the strong sense that this front office is not done yet. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    26 min
  7. Cubs trade rumors: What’s next for Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner?

    JAN 21

    Cubs trade rumors: What’s next for Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner?

    It could be nothing. But this is a front office that is always willing to listen, never viewing a player as untouchable. And the Cubs are clearly signaling that they’re not yet done with their offseason moves. So where does that leave Shaw and Hoerner now that the Cubs have a potential surplus of infielders after the addition of Alex Bregman? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing on North Side Territory, the go-to show for offseason news and analysis of the Cubs. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/Territory See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
  8. What we’re hearing: Kyle Tucker’s decision and the futures of Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw

    JAN 17

    What we’re hearing: Kyle Tucker’s decision and the futures of Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw

    Now that the Tucker saga has a predictable ending – the top free agent is heading to Dodger Stadium – The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give some insights into why the Cubs seemed to move on a long time ago. Closing Alex Bregman’s five-year, $175 million deal certainly took a lot of heat off the Cubs organization leading into its annual winter convention. But the front office also hasn’t yet shut down any of the trade speculation surrounding Hoerner, Shaw and a potential surplus of infielders. North Side Territory, your offseason home for Cubs news and analysis, gets into all of those angles and more. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

    23 min
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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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  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    240
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