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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Foul Territory Network
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Kyle Tucker
Major League Baseball
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Cade Horton
Jed Hoyer
Alex Bregman
Wrigley Field
Matt Shaw
Milwaukee Brewers
Shota Imanaga
Justin Steele
Trade Deadline
Foul Territory Network
Ian Happ
Dylan Cease
Nico Horner
Craig Counsell
Baseball

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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There’s no sugarcoating it. The big-name free agent signed to a five-year, $175 million contract hasn’t lived up to expectations, and his underperformance is dragging down the entire team. Bregman’s offense isn’t the only issue for the Cubs right now... more

After the giddiness during the Cubs’ two 10-games winning streaks, the entire tone of this campaign has changed dramatically. It’s reflected in the latest batch of questions for Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, Chicago-based writers for The Athleti... more

It’s not a great marketing slogan for Wrigley Field, but Cubs manager Craig Counsell perfectly summed up the experience of watching this offense fail to deliver in clutch situations: “It makes you sit in discomfort.” With Cubs fans getting restless, ... more

After expectations soared with two separate 10-game winning streaks early in the season, the Cubs crashed in May, falling out of first place and erasing nearly all of their cushion with a 10-game losing streak. June represents a new opportunity with ... more

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Recent Guests

Alex Bregman
Professional MLB player (Houston Astros) featured in an in-depth interview about hitting
Houston Astros
Episode: Three things to watch in June, a potential make-or-break month for the Cubs
Kyle Glaser
Host of Friar's Territory
Friar's Territory Podcast
Episode: Everything you need to know about the Cubs-Padres playoff series
Jed Hoyer
President of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Cubs president Jed Hoyer visits North Side Territory ahead of the trade deadline
Trent Rosecrans
Baseball writer covering the Reds for The Athletic
The Athletic
Episode: Cubs vs. Reds as the division race picks up speed
Jared Banner
Assistant GM of the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Pete Crow-Armstrong is built for this
Dustin Kelly
Hitting Coach for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory
Geoff Pontes
Writer at Baseball America
Baseball America
Episode: Who’s up and who’s down in the Cubs’ farm system
Chandler Rome
Astros beat writer and co-host of Crush City, Territory
The Athletic
Episode: North Side/Crush City crossover episode: Kyle Tucker, Alex Bregman and more Cubs/Astros links
Justin Steele
Pitcher for the Chicago Cubs
Chicago Cubs
Episode: Justin Steele joins North Side Territory

Hosts

Sahadev Sharma
Cubs beat writer with deep tie to The Athletic; co-host of the show and North Side Territory.
Patrick Mooney
Cubs beat writer and co-host with deep Cubs beat knowledge; co-host of the show.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 265 ratings
  • Ads

    Would appreciate not having to hear ads read by the former MTV Real World cast member masquerading as a qualified and merit-based Cabinet member.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Wifesoup
    United States2 months ago
  • Pro at bat Podcast

    I like the fact that this is mostly a professional podcast devoid of fan type angst and emotion.

    I have enough of that and listen to other podcasts that have enough of that.

    Sometimes I need to be grounded and Sahadev and Patrick do that with solid and informed analysis and not knee jerk emotional discourse.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Cub Ugly
    United States3 months ago
  • JDW

    Good stuff. WAY TOO MANY COMMERCIALS

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    AK JDW
    United States4 months ago
  • Mooney hisses

    Love the podcast - highest quality Cubs pod anywhere. Could Mooney please stop hissing in the microphone! This is an audio medium and it’s impossible to not hear him sucking air constantly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    S1l5er
    United States4 months ago
  • Good content. Bad audio.

    It’s 2026, guys. Get a pop filter. Mute yourself when sipping on a drink. Get a better mic. Use editing software to get rid of background noise like mouse clicks.

    This comes off like two amateur-but-well-connected friends talking shop rather than two professionals.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    grayhairgaming
    United States5 months ago

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Guests and topics are highly relevant for Cubs fans seeking context beyond game recaps.
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#60
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#91
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cubs mailbag: Lineup questions, offseason choices, pitching development concerns
Q: The Cubs had a good off season, but hindsight is 2020. Which of these would help the Cubs most this year? A 35 plus homer slugger, an ace starting pitcher, Dylan Cease, or a lockdown closer like Devin Williams?
Based on the discussion, acquiring Dylan Cease would significantly bolster the rotation and alleviate depth concerns, with a tighter bullpen and potentially freeing resources elsewhere. They also discussed the possibility of a high-leverage reliever as a complementary move, and the general sentiment leaned toward improving the pitching staff overall rather than chasing a single batting power addition.
Cubs mailbag: Bullpen panic level, trade deadline thoughts and more
Q: Is the bullpen a concern or is it too early to freak out?
It's too early to freak out, but the bullpen is under observation; Maton is struggling and the team is weighing how to stabilize the late innings while evaluating depth pieces and veterans.
Cubs mailbag: What’s the level of concern with Cade Horton? | North Side Territory
Q: Do the Cubs have a philosophy for utilizing ABS challenges for players?
Jed Hoyer and Joe Council emphasize leverage and game-situation awareness, suggesting they won't waste challenges early in games and will optimize decisions as the game progresses.
Cubs mailbag: What’s the level of concern with Cade Horton? | North Side Territory
Q: How will they treat Steele's return to the rotation in terms of length of rehab assignment?
Steele is on the 60-day IL with an anticipated return mid-to-late May; the plan is a gradual buildup in starts, with a typical arc of increasing pitches per outing to reach readiness.
Cubs mailbag: Nico's value, the next Brad Keller and more
Q: If Nico Hoerner can handle shortstop defensively, is there a real chance he signs an extension with the Cubs?
Hoerner's extension would require a balance between open-market value and what the Cubs are willing to pay; the Cubs may pay a premium to keep him if he demonstrates continued value at shortstop, but an extension could come with some discount relative to open-market deals, depending on the market and CBA considerations.

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Two Chicago-based baseball analysts dissect the Chicago Cubs with insider-level detail, focusing on rosters, injuries, depth, and front-office decisions. Episodes commonly compare the Cubs to rival organizations, discuss pitching depth and bullpen usability, and weigh trade deadline ideas and farm-system implications, often weaving in sponsorship reads and game-day contexts. The show stands out for its candid, data-informed approach, frequent references to organizational philosophy, and a steady stream of timely roster moves and development updates that appeal to die-hard Cubs fans and industry listeners alike.

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