North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Cubs still have work to do before spring training Jan 31, 2025

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Even with the report dates fast approaching, the offseason still isn’t over yet. This is also when the Cubs like to be opportunistic. What does that mean this time? Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma of The Athletic explore those options, and share their first impressions of new closer Ryan Pressly. Plus, some context around the San Diego trade rumors (Dylan Cease, Michael King) that typically draw in the Cubs.

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The Ryan Pressly trade means another North Side/Crush City crossover episode Jan 28, 2025

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With the Cubs and Astros making another deal, Chandler Rome, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get together for another crossover episode. How much does Pressly have left in the tank? And how much did the addition of Josh Hader bother Pressly last season? The reporters from The Athletic discuss what Pressly meant to the Astros, and what the All-Star reliever will bring to the Wrigley Field clubhouse. After trading for Pressly and Kyle Tucker, you would think that the Cubs would be all-in for Alex Bregman, but the signals have been mixed and ultimately this might be up to Astros owner Jim Crane.Get up to 10 FREE meals and a free high protein item for life at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. One item per box with active subscription. Free meals applied as a discount on the first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.Watch NST and CCT on YouTube.

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Have the Cubs done enough after the Kyle Tucker trade? Jan 23, 2025

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Uh, no. But the offseason isn’t over yet, as Cubs officials might say. What’s next is the primary topic of conversation for Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers.

They share the bullpen names that they’ve heard, and break down how those relievers would fit at Wrigley Field.

Still, it’s been an offseason of mixed messages around the Cubs, a big-market team that hasn’t followed through on an all-in trade, allowing for a youth movement while also carefully monitoring the budget.

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What we learned at Cubs Convention Jan 20, 2025

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Sammy Sosa was the main headliner, but he wasn’t the only big name at the team’s annual winter event. For a full recap, Brett Taylor of Bleacher Nation joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, The Athletic writers on the Cubs beat. Together, they explain Sosa’s return to Chicago and what the Cubs are trying to accomplish in the final innings of the offseason. Where will the Cubs pivot after missing out on Tanner Scott? Could an Alex Bregman deal fall into their laps? And what is chairman Tom Ricketts planning to do with payroll and the front office?
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North Side/Crush City crossover episode: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and more Cubs/Astros links Jan 16, 2025

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Chandler Rome, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic get together for a scouting report on Kyle Tucker and how his personality will mesh in the Wrigley Field clubhouse, whether he is ready to be a face of the franchise, and what to make of his arbitration case.

From there, they discuss Alex Bregman’s market and potential willingness to accept a short-term deal. Could the Cubs be a fit there?

Plus, Houston’s plan for top prospect Cam Smith after the Tucker trade, and a name to keep on the radar for another possible deal between the Astros and Cubs this winter.

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Justin Steele joins North Side Territory Jan 13, 2025

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In a wide-ranging conversation, the All-Star pitcher gives his overview of the Cubs’ offseason so far.

Steele chats with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic about the Kyle Tucker addition, the arbitration process, Roki Sasaki’s free agency, the anticipated reaction to Sammy Sosa this weekend at Cubs Convention, and more.

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Talking about arbitration: The Cubs and Kyle Tucker haven’t made a deal Jan 10, 2025

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Welcome to Chicago. Thursday’s filing deadline came and went without an agreement between the Cubs and their newly acquired All-Star outfielder, moving both sides toward an arbitration hearing. What does this mean for the long-term relationship? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss the bad optics and peculiar timing of this development. Plus, there’s an introduction to the pitching guru the Cubs recently hired, hoping to take their organization to the next level.

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What will a new year bring for the Chicago Cubs? Jan 08, 2025

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Until proven otherwise, this still looks like an 83-win team. Unless the Cubs capitalize on this opportunity and continue the momentum that started with the Kyle Tucker trade. How will Cody Bellinger’s salary be reallocated? Could the bullpen market be lining up for Jed Hoyer’s front office? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are back to analyze the smaller roster moves made around the holidays, and preview what’s ahead for the Cubs, because there’s still a lot of work to do.
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The Cubs’ year in review: Top stories from 2024 Dec 26, 2024

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Before you know it, pitchers and catchers will be reporting for spring training in Arizona.

But before the Cubs Convention and the final stages of the offseason, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney look back on the five biggest stories around the 2024 team.

From the shocking Craig Counsell hire to the pressure building around Jed Hoyer’s front office, the writers from The Athletic have you covered, sharing what stood out to them while covering the beat.

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Cubs mailbag: Will this be an all-in offseason? Dec 23, 2024

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With the holidays approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners and readers. The reporting duo from The Athletic get into Jed Hoyer’s boldest move yet, what the priorities will be for the rest of the winter, whether Roki Sasaki and Corbin Burnes are in play, and where the Opening Day payroll will end up.

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