North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

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The Cubs are in the market for more pitching Apr 15, 2026

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As the injuries continue to pile up, the Cubs are looking at ways to add to their pitching staff. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting on the club’s interest in Lucas Giolito, a one-time All-Star who remains available as a free agent. The two Chicago beat writers lay out the pros and cons of that potential move. For in-depth analysis and unique information, follow this show all season long.
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Cubs mailbag: Bullpen panic level, trade deadline thoughts and more Apr 09, 2026

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With the Cubs starting to get into the flow of the season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer timely questions from listeners. How concerned should Cubs fans be about the state of the bullpen? What are the takeaways from potential aces Cade Horton and Justin Steele suffering serious injuries in back-to-back years? Is it too early to start thinking about the trade deadline? (Never.) Listen to North Side Territory all year round for the latest information on the Cubs.

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How will Cubs respond to Cade Horton’s season-ending injury? Apr 08, 2026

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This is devastating news for Horton, who will need a major procedure on his right elbow, which will sideline one of the sport’s best young pitchers for the rest of the year. As the Cubs absorb this information, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney describe the scene in the clubhouse and outline the updated plans for the rotation. One name involved in this discussion is Lucas Giolito, who’s still out there as a free agent. How is the club evaluating Giolito right now? North Side Territory breaks down all the angles to this big story.
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It’s early, but issues around the Cubs are mounting | North Side Territory Apr 07, 2026

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Ten games into the season, the Cubs have already placed 40 percent of their Opening Day rotation on the injured list. The short-term outlook for Matthew Boyd appears better than Cade Horton’s situation, but the organization’s depth is being severely tested in April and the major-league club simply isn’t playing well right now. What’s the real level of concern here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to talk it through with insights from the clubhouse and the manager’s office.
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Cubs mailbag: What’s the level of concern with Cade Horton? | North Side Territory Apr 04, 2026

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The Cubs are sending mixed signals about Horton, their potential ace who’s now dealing with a forearm issue. With the club waiting for more information off further testing, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney describe the scene in Cleveland and outline the options for the rotation. Questions from listeners also involve the Cubs’ plans for the trade deadline and strategy around the ABS system.

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Three things to watch in April | North Side Territory Apr 02, 2026

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As the Cubs get into the flow of the season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney spot some of the early trends and share what they’re looking for in the first month. The rotation, led by Matthew Boyd, is always a focus and moving in the right direction. Right field remains a question mark, both in April and for the long team. And something interesting is happening with Pete Crow-Armstrong’s swing. Get up to speed with the go-to show for the latest information on the Cubs.
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How Pete Crow-Armstrong’s deal with the Cubs came together Mar 30, 2026

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It’s never easy for Crow-Armstrong to hide his emotions, but it was almost impossible during Friday’s news conference at the Wrigley Field office building, where the Cubs heralded his six-year, $115 million contract extension. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the room and behind the scenes of the negotiations, explaining how it happened and why it matters to so many different parties. Listen to North Side Territory all season long for the latest information on the Cubs.
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What’s going on here? Explaining the Cubs’ big moves Mar 30, 2026

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In one financial quarter, the Cubs committed $431 million to Nico Hoerner, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Alex Bregman, solidifying them as building blocks at Wrigley Field. Is this a new way of doing business? Yes and no. With direct insights from the key players involved in the negotiations, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney outline the thinking behind these big moves and how the deals came together.
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Extension Week continues for Cubs and Nico Hoerner Mar 27, 2026

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Opening Day at Wrigley Field was kind of dud, but the Cubs delivered a six-year agreement with Hoerner, a homegrown Gold Glove second baseman and a fan favorite for his style of play. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney look into the motivations for this deal, how the front office has seemingly evolved with extensions and why the club now has a clear identity and a solid foundation for the future.
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What you need to know about Pete Crow-Armstrong’s contract extension Mar 25, 2026

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With Opening Day being treated as a deadline, the Cubs and Crow-Armstrong’s camp came together to finalize a six-year, $115 million deal that solidified him as a new face of the franchise. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the negotiations and explain what each side was thinking during the process. If you want to know how the Cubs operate, and what people inside the organization think of Crow-Armstrong, listen to North Side Territory for those insights from the front office and the clubhouse.
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