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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Foul Territory Network
Chicago Cubs
Cubs
Milwaukee Brewers
Kyle Tucker
Pete Crow-Armstrong
Major League Baseball
Jed Hoyer
Cade Horton
Alex Bregman
Wrigley Field
Trade Deadline
Shota Imanaga
Matt Shaw
Dylan Cease
Seiya Suzuki
Ian Happ
Matthew Boyd
Brewers
Nico Horner
San Diego Padres

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

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring you their latest reporting from the GM meetings in Las Vegas, where the Cubs are once again not expected to be players for the biggest free agent on the market. So, what’s going on here? Listen f... more

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With Major League Baseball’s GM meetings coming up, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners to set the scene for the annual event in Las Vegas and what could be a run on free agents before the anticipated lockou... more

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As expected, the Cubs extended a qualifying offer to Seiya Suzuki, but did not make a similar move with Ian Happ. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what that means and how the Cubs are currently thinking about replacing their corner outfielde... more

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The World Series is over and the Brewers are champions for the first time. It is not a great look for the big-market franchise located roughly 90 miles from Milwaukee. But the Cubs have a huge opportunity to reshape their club before Major League Bas... more

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Recent Guests

Jon Lester
Cubs Hall of Fame pitcher
Former MLB pitcher for Chicago Cubs
Episode: Cubs Hall of Famer Jon Lester explains how to deal with umpires and sign stealing
Ben Brown
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Cubs player
Episode: What we’re hearing about the Cubs after a big series win in Milwaukee
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
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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
Geoff Pontes
Guest from Baseball America, expert on baseball prospects
Baseball America
Episode: Cubs prospect watch, looking ahead to 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

Hosts

Sahadev Sharma
Chicago Cubs beat writer and baseball reporter at The Athletic
Patrick Mooney
Chicago Cubs beat writer and baseball reporter at The Athletic

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 289 ratings
  • Awesome Show

    Love this show!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WrigleyFieldMarshal
    United States2 months ago
  • Cubs

    Always a good listen! Love this podcast for getting Cubs info

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    mcm2949
    United States4 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    Every episode brings fresh perspectives instead of repeating the same talking points. The hosts clearly care about delivering quality content.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    NicoD67
    United States4 months ago
  • 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 States7 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 States8 months ago

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Several listeners report crackling, background noise, and inconsistent audio quality.
The coverage is praised for fresh perspectives and useful updates, including during the offseason.
Some listeners find frequent advertisements intrusive.
Listeners value the hosts' Cubs expertise, reporting, and informed, measured analysis.
A few listeners criticize generalized claims about fan opinion or question the hosts' candor.

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#52
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#59
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#147
Canada/Sports/Baseball
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#7
Germany/Sports/Baseball
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#9
France/Sports/Baseball
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#10
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Cubs mailbag: How is the front office approaching this offseason?
Q: What are some teams that match up for trade partners, assuming they move positional player depth for starting pitching?
They identify Seattle, Miami, Tampa Bay, Minnesota and the Angels as teams worth checking with, mentioning Drew Rasmussen, Joe Ryan and Reid Detmers as possible targets. They caution that the Cubs may be reluctant to trade multiple position players they value.
Cubs mailbag: How is the front office approaching this offseason?
Q: Do you think the Cubs go hard on the top of the rotation, then keep it simple with bullpen and position players?
The hosts expect starting pitching to be the main priority because the rotation needs several healthy, reliable arms. Bullpen and position-player moves would follow, depending on the market and available resources.
Cubs mailbag: How do they overhaul their pitching program to catch up with the Brewers?
Q: What can the Cubs do this offseason to build a system that annually promotes pitching prospects to the big league, especially the bullpen?
They discuss continuing to align coaches and coordinators around a shared development plan, prioritizing velocity gains, and focusing on maximizing players' abilities rather than merely getting them to the majors. The hosts caution that results take time and that offseason access to major-league players may be limited.
Cubs mailbag: How do they overhaul their pitching program to catch up with the Brewers?
Q: What's the current working theory in and around the Cubs organization for how the Brewers have achieved such a massive edge in player scouting and development?
The hosts say there is no single secret. They credit Milwaukee's coordinated organization-wide philosophies, its ability to identify players with useful traits, and its success developing talent across the roster, especially pitchers.
Cubs mailbag: Why do they keep getting lapped by the Brewers?
Q: Do the Cubs have an evaluation problem in terms of long-term pitching and bullpen development?
They discuss the broader dysfunction in pitching development, noting the Brewers excel in drafting and developing pitching while the Cubs have struggled; the solution is a systemic reevaluation, more focus on pitching in the system, and smarter resource allocation rather than big-money relievers.

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Frequently Asked Questions About This Podcast

What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Regular conversations between Chicago Cubs beat writers Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, combining reported updates with informed analysis of the team and its organization. Coverage follows the season from game and postseason assessments to roster decisions, free-agent and trade possibilities, player development, scouting, and the farm system. The hosts often weigh how the Cubs compare with division rivals, especially in pitching development, and connect individual player questions to broader organizational choices. Their reporting perspective gives the discussion a practical, behind-the-scenes focus, while offseason planning and listener mailbag segments offer room for debate and speculation. A strong fit for Cubs fans who want frequent,... more

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