North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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Welcome back, Sammy Sosa Dec 20, 2024

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In an open letter, Sammy Sosa acknowledged making “mistakes,” finally taking the step that Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts required for the former slugger to be welcomed back into the fold. Why had Sosa been estranged from the organization for so long? Why did this rollout feel so awkward? And will Sosa actually show up for Cubs Convention next month? The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, discuss on the latest episode of NST.

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The Cubs’ makeover continues with the Kyle Tucker and Cody Bellinger trades Dec 18, 2024

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For a team that appeared to be stuck at the start of the offseason, the Cubs have reimagined their roster by acquiring Kyle Tucker from the Astros and moving Cody Bellinger to the Yankees.

Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down both deals: How do the Cubs pivot with the money that was allocated for Bellinger? Would Tucker consider signing a long-term contract extension? And is Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer trying to save his job?

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Cubs make a huge splash with Kyle Tucker trade Dec 14, 2024

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It’s about time. The Cubs finally made a big move to acquire one of the best players in the game. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down all angles of the Kyle Tucker deal with the Astros. What did the Cubs give up? Why is the front office operating with more urgency? What’s next at Wrigley Field? We’re about to find out.
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Winter Meetings wrap-up: Kyle Tucker trade rumors and more buzz about the Cubs Dec 13, 2024

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Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic run down what they heard in Dallas during one of baseball’s signature events.

It all starts with Kyle Tucker and a potential deal with the Astros, but the Cubs are active on several fronts.

With the price of pitching soaring, there’s a breakdown of what a Justin Steele contract extension might look like, and an explanation of why the Cubs are seriously in the Roki Sasaki sweepstakes.

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Why the Cubs are targeting a Kyle Tucker trade Dec 12, 2024

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Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are reporting from the Winter Meetings, where the Cubs are trying to line up a deal with the Astros for Kyle Tucker, a star hitter who would transform their offense and represent a big splash for an organization that needs impact talent.

What does that mean for Seiya Suzuki and Cody Bellinger? The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers share what they’re hearing in the lobby of the Hilton Anatole in Dallas.

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Jameson Taillon joins North Side Territory Dec 06, 2024

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With the winter meetings approaching, Cubs pitcher Jameson Taillon chatted with Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic about the latest happenings around the team.

They get into the Matthew Boyd signing, why pitchers are getting paid this winter, and what to make of another round of Cody Bellinger trade rumors. Taillon, who’s always a great interview, gives his perspective on the Cubs’ approach to a pivotal offseason.

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What’s next for the Cubs after signing Matthew Boyd? Dec 03, 2024

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Adding another piece to their rotation, the Cubs are betting on the upside that Matthew Boyd showed during Cleveland’s playoff run. But this two-year, $29 million deal for a starter with an injury history comes with several questions. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down why the Cubs targeted Boyd, whether this is the extent of the rotation upgrades, and what they're hearing about Cody Bellinger with the winter meetings approaching.Support NST!

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Cubs mailbag, Part 2: More questions about trades and free agents as winter meetings loom Nov 29, 2024

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The action within the baseball industry typically picks up after the Thanksgiving break. With some moves already in the works and the winter meetings fast approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic answer questions from listeners who want to know more about the Isaac Paredes trade, Yusei Kikuchi’s deal with the Angels and the overall direction of a team that has a lot to prove this offseason.Support NST! Please leave this podcast page a rating and review.

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Cubs mailbag, Part 1: Where is the payroll heading? Nov 27, 2024

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With the Cubs out of the running for the best-of-the-best free agents, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to explain what’s going on in Wrigleyville. If Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes aren’t coming to the North Side, what does a best-case offseason look like? Is this more on the Ricketts family ownership group or Jed Hoyer’s front office? The Athletic’s two Cubs beat writers answers questions from listeners on a range of topics.

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The Cubs’ offseason is starting to take shape Nov 23, 2024

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From small deals to non-tender decisions to rumors about trades and free agents, the Cubs are starting to make some moves and narrow their options. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have you covered with all of the latest information. The duo from The Athletic get into the Eli Morgan trade with Cleveland, why releasing Mike Tauchman and Nick Madrigal made sense, and how the Cubs are using a process of elimination with free-agent starters. Plus an explanation of what the team is thinking with Cody Bellinger.

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