North Side Territory: a Chicago Cubs podcast

4.8 (106)
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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!

2D AGO

What Vladimir Guerrero Jr.'s deal means for Kyle Tucker

The impact of Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s 14-year, $500 million megadeal will be felt in Chicago as Kyle Tucker has already started to put together a potential monster season. The Blue Jays finally locking up a star with a contract extension will put more pressure on the Cubs. After the club enjoyed a very good opening weekend at Wrigley Field, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to discuss Tucker’s future, the bullpen situation and more early takeaways from the North Side. Schedule your PXG golf club fitting today at PXG.com/foul to save up to 20% on your entire order. Restrictions apply, see site for details.

29 min
4D AGO

The Cubs are back for another season at Wrigley

Shota Imanaga again pitched like an ace in the franchise’s 150th home opener. Kyle Tucker continues to show why he might be the sport’s No. 1 free agent next winter. The closer situation is becoming a thing. Ten games into the season, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss the team’s emerging identity as well as the sights and sounds in Wrigleyville.

22 min
5D AGO

Why is payroll such an ongoing story for the Cubs?

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney dig into the franchise’s situation, which has impacted the rebuild the Cubs once refused to call a rebuild. Why does the franchise with the third-highest revenue in Major League Baseball spend like an ordinary team? How did so many National League teams surpass the Cubs in this area? With the gates reopening for another season at Wrigley Field, a look at how they got here. Visit Homage.com/FoulTerritory and use code FoulTerritory for 20% off for all first time Homage shoppers.

30 min
6D AGO

Cubs takeaways: As advertised, Kyle Tucker is a star

After a circuitous road trip to start the season, the Cubs return to Wrigley Field with some momentum and the type of player they’ve been lacking in recent seasons. The home opener will be a chance for Tucker to take in the Friendly Confines and learn more about what it’s like to play in Chicago. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get into the impact of Tucker’s hot start, what they’re seeing in the rotation and why you don’t have to panic about the bullpen (yet).

22 min
MAR 28

Reactions to Opening Day 2.0

After their disappointing showing in the Tokyo Series, the Cubs restarted their regular season with a much-needed win over the Diamondbacks. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney from Phoenix, where the Cubs showed attention to detail and some of the little things that can add up over the course of a 162-game season. Plus panic meters for Justin Steele and Ryan Pressly, and the Cody Bellinger trade exposed after the Cubs designated Cody Poteet for assignment.

28 min
MAR 27

Bold predictions for a Cubs season that won't be boring

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down for the insiders’ look at how this year could unfold in Wrigleyville. Who’s on the hot seat? What are the names you need to know? Which team is becoming the true rival within the division? All that and more predictions in this season-preview show. Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod

29 min
MAR 26

Previewing another Opening Day

The Cubs wrapped up spring training with a series of roster decisions and an 0-2 record in real games. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, The Athletic’s Cubs beat writers, bring you the latest from Arizona, where Justin Steele will try to get back on track against the Diamondbacks. Why is Ben Brown making the rotation such a big deal? And is it too soon to start second-guessing Craig Counsell’s lineup decisions? Nutrafol is offering our listeners $10 off your first month’s subscription and free shipping when you go to Nutrafol.com and enter the promo code FOUL.

24 min
MAR 22

News and notes before the next Opening Day

With the Tokyo Series behind them, the Cubs are already back to work in Arizona. Looking ahead, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down a brutal schedule to start the season, the latest on Nico Hoerner, and some more roster maneuvering. Also, have you seen what Cam Smith is doing in Houston’s camp? Cubs fans and the Chicago media will be talking about the Kyle Tucker trade for a long time. Go to SpotandTango.com/foul and use code foul to get 50% off your first order.

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4.8

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106 Ratings

Superb

Feb 15

jrselinger24

Sharma and Mooney are honest, fair and get to the point about the Cubs. They have great guests, discussing the topics of the day, and the speak the truth. I enjoy their work immensely.
Sooo Many Ads

Feb 18

goCubsgoinCO

The content is great, but the sheer amount of ad time must be 80% of the episode time. I get the ads pay the bills, but this podcast takes it to another level.
Amazing Show

Feb 14

Mvalle77

With how prestigious this franchise is I love how they bring in players to their podcast. I also love the truth they bring to their podcast.
Great content

Jan 6

Ahork92

North side territory’s exactly what I’ve been looking for to keep up to date with the cubbies, shows are entertaining, informative, and the right length

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!