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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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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Latest Episodes:

Cubs mailbag: Countdown to Opening Day Feb 27, 2025

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What if Nico Hoerner and Matt Shaw aren’t ready for the Tokyo Series? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the roster options and ponder what this lineup could look like against the mighty Dodgers. Plus more on why Kevin Alcántara is opening eyes in camp, what ownership wants out of the front office (if changes are coming), and the best and worst parts of covering spring training.

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How the Cubs are sizing up their pitching staff Feb 26, 2025

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With two weeks until the team is scheduled to leave for Japan, the Cubs are closely monitoring their pitchers and thinking about the shape of the Opening Day roster. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic keep you updated with the latest from spring training in Arizona. Sharma shares some new and exclusive information about Ben Brown’s mysterious injury last season, which now appears to be a nonissue for the talented pitcher. Cade Horton’s major-league debut remains an intriguing possibility this year. And there is one name that has jumped out in Mesa, likely forcing his way onto the club.

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Why the Cubs signed Justin Turner Feb 21, 2025

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This is a smaller move that could have a much bigger impact. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down where the 40-year-old fits in the lineup, how his postseason experience can influence the clubhouse and why Cubs players are so excited about the addition. Plus a look back at the 2021 deadline now that Alexander Canario, a prospect from the Kris Bryant trade, has been designated for assignment to make room for Turner on an improving roster. And before you know it, Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele will be pitching in the Tokyo Series.

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Cubs mailbag: Communication issues Feb 17, 2025

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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney field questions from listeners and give answers with insights collected at the start of spring training. Is there a disconnect between Seiya Suzuki and Craig Counsell? Does ownership trust the front office to make long-range decisions? In a pivotal year, the entire organization has a lot to prove.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/foul and use code foul.

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Kyle Tucker’s future Feb 17, 2025

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Too soon to rule out the Cubs signing their new star player to a long-term contract extension? The Alex Bregman negotiations were not a promising sign. But it’s not all doom and gloom from Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic. Tucker is a legitimate franchise player who can make this a special season at Wrigley Field. And the front office is not necessarily done making moves in spring training. Plus positive signs from Ryne Sandberg and the Hall of Famer’s message to Matt Shaw.Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory where all 3-month plans are only $15 a month, including the Unlimited plan.

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First impressions of Cubs camp Feb 14, 2025

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Now that the Alex Bregman saga has ended, the Cubs can look forward and focus on what they have in Arizona. With that in mind, Patrick Mooney joins Sahadev Sharma with the latest from Mesa. The Athletic writers discuss the big opportunity in front of top prospect Matt Shaw, Nico Hoerner’s encouraging progress after offseason surgery, and the pitching plans for Ben Brown, Cade Horton and more.

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Detailing the Cubs’ offer to Alex Bregman Feb 14, 2025

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In the end, it wasn’t even that close. Bregman Watch concluded with the All-Star third baseman choosing the Red Sox, the chance to hit at Fenway Park and a deal that the Cubs’ front office ultimately could not match. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic explain the pressure that Jed Hoyer is under, ownership’s tight control over the budget for baseball operations and where the Cubs go from here. Because Bregman represented the right player at the right time.

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The Cubs are back! Feb 10, 2025

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The scene in Arizona as spring training begins on Super Bowl Sunday. Patrick Mooney joins Sahadev Sharma from Arizona as The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers break down the latest news and notes. With pitchers and catchers officially reporting, there are two main questions: Is Jed Hoyer done making moves? And where is Alex Bregman?

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Alex Bregman would make the Cubs a legit 90-win team Feb 07, 2025

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With spring training about to start, at least one projection system is bullish about the Cubs, and the offseason still isn’t over yet. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic share what they’re hearing about the team’s internal win projections and how Alex Bregman would fit into those plans. Until that waiting game is over, the Cubs have to be considered a serious contender for the All-Star baseman, which keeps the pressure on the front office and ownership to make a big move that would push the club to another level.

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Who’s up and who’s down in the Cubs’ farm system Feb 05, 2025

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With spring training around the corner, Baseball America prospect writer Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss why he’s so high on Matt Shaw, who could be the Opening Day third baseman next month. The conversation with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic then gets into Cade Horton and whether the buzz is starting to fade around the top pitching prospect. Other hot topics include: what the Cubs gave up in the Kyle Tucker trade; whether Moises Ballesteros can catch; the club’s scouting in Latin America; sleeper prospects at lower-level affiliates; and the Cubs’ identity as an organization.

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