North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Cubs mailbag: What happened to this offense? Aug 09, 2025

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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.

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What’s going on with Kyle Tucker? Aug 08, 2025

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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 deadline.
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Maybe the Cubs should’ve gotten another pitcher at the trade deadline Aug 07, 2025

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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 2027 All-Star Game at Wrigley Field.

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Trade deadline recap: Did the Cubs pass or fail? Aug 01, 2025

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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.
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Breaking down Jed Hoyer’s contract extension Jul 30, 2025

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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.

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Remembering Cubs icon Ryne Sandberg Jul 29, 2025

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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 Cubs.

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Cubs mailbag: Trade deadline, Wrigley Field vibes and more Jul 25, 2025

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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.

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As Cubs look for more pitching, 22 trade names for the deadline Jul 24, 2025

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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 institutional knowledge.

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The trade deadline chatter around the Cubs is picking up Jul 21, 2025

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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.

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Cubs news and notes: The latest on Kyle Tucker and their trade chips for the deadline Jul 18, 2025

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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.

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