North Side Territory

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with their roster projections and insights from the Arizona complex. Tyler Austin’s unfortunate injury and Michael Conforto’s arrival have somewhat changed the picture. How are the Cubs planning to start the season? At this point, their rotation appears to be healthy while at least one bullpen job seems to be up for grabs. Plus, an explainer on Shota Imanaga’s velocity boost and why that matters. For the latest information on the Cubs, follow North Side Territory throughout spring training.Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Spring training is fully underway, but the Cubs haven’t stopped making moves. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney get you up to speed with the latest from Arizona, where the Cubs will be welcoming a one-time All-Star outfielder. Moisés Ballesteros has also arrived in camp after visa-related delays. Where does the rookie fit in now? Plus a look at Seiya Suzuki’s trajectory as he leaves for the World Baseball Classic in what will be a huge platform year for the Japanese outfielder. Follow North Side Territory throughout spring training for in-depth coverage from Mesa.Use our code TERRITORY10 for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discountQuit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Tony Clark scandal hovered over spring training as union officials visited Cubs camp on Wednesday in Arizona. Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with a full report from Mesa. The Athletic beat writers then give a very encouraging update on Cade Horton, who after an awesome rookie season already looks like a potential Cy Young Award contender and Game 1 playoff starter. Plus details on a subtraction to Chicago’s front office and what that might mean for the club’s pursuit of Japanese talent.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In what’s become an annual tradition, Cubs chairman Tom Ricketts separately addressed the team and the Chicago media covering spring training in Arizona. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give Cubs fans the most important takeaways from that session with the club’s owner. How should Marquee Sports Network be judged at this point? What does the league’s TV future look like? Where does all that fit into the push for a salary cap in the upcoming labor negotiations? What about money for the trade deadline? For comprehensive coverage of the Cubs all year round, subscribe to North Side Territory.Our listeners get 15% off plus free shipping when they buy two or more pairs of prescription glasses at WarbyParker.com/FOUL — using our link helps support the show. #WarbyParker #adSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What is Pete Crow-Armstrong working on this year? And how will Alex Bregman help the young star reach that next level? Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with his early impressions from Arizona. The Athletic beat writers discuss the risk-reward approach to trying to change Crow-Armstrong’s game as well as Bregman’s influence within the clubhouse, which is already apparent. Follow North Side Territory throughout spring training for the latest on a Cubs team that is planning to be a World Series contender.Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After the first formal workout for Cubs pitchers and catchers in Arizona, Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney for a rundown of the sights and sounds in Mesa. The Athletic beat writers capture the new expectations surrounding the team and wonder if we’ll see a different Craig Counsell this year (doubt it). Nevertheless, the Cubs manager made headlines with his preliminary plan for the ninth inning, naming Daniel Palencia as his anticipated closer. And while the Cubs are back, it still left another question hanging out there: Are they done with their offseason yet? Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After a rough stretch of Chicago winter filled with snow, ice and bone-chilling temperatures, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to pitchers and catchers reporting to Arizona. The Athletic writers explain why the offseason still doesn’t feel over yet in February, what they’ll be paying attention to in Mesa and how the pitching staff will have to come together (or not). Follow North Side Territory throughout spring training, when Sharma and Mooney will be in the clubhouse and around the complex gathering information and insights.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Although another move or two could still be out there, the Cubs checked a lot of boxes this winter, adding to a roster that will be expected to win 90-plus games, a division title and multiple playoff rounds. With spring training right around the corner, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney hand out their offseason grades, reviewing what the Cubs got right and pointing out what could go wrong.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With so many good questions from listeners, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney broke up their latest mailbag into two parts. In this episode, the beat writers analyze the possibility of long-term deals for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Nico Hoerner, and outline the plans for Moisés Ballesteros. Plus, a rundown of some of their favorite interviews over the years at Wrigley Field, and why Anthony Rizzo could be a great broadcaster in his new role.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

With spring training rapidly approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with a pitching-centric mailbag, answering questions from listeners about which free agents are still in play, how Craig Counsell will manage the bullpen and whether the Cubs will go with a six-man rotation. Listen all year round for the latest information from the North Side.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

As subzero weather grips Chicago, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to spring training in Arizona and what’s next for the Cubs. In this episode, the two beat writers analyze the Peralta deal and what it means for the Brewers and the rest of the National League. Another Cooperstown election and the 10-year reunion of the 2016 World Series team prompts a question: Will anyone from that group make the Hall of Fame? Plus more on Chas McCormick and the strong sense that this front office is not done yet.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It could be nothing. But this is a front office that is always willing to listen, never viewing a player as untouchable. And the Cubs are clearly signaling that they’re not yet done with their offseason moves. So where does that leave Shaw and Hoerner now that the Cubs have a potential surplus of infielders after the addition of Alex Bregman? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing on North Side Territory, the go-to show for offseason news and analysis of the Cubs. Quit overspending on wireless with 50% off Unlimited premium wireless. Plans start at $15/month at MintMobile.com/TerritorySee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Now that the Tucker saga has a predictable ending – the top free agent is heading to Dodger Stadium – The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give some insights into why the Cubs seemed to move on a long time ago. Closing Alex Bregman’s five-year, $175 million deal certainly took a lot of heat off the Cubs organization leading into its annual winter convention. But the front office also hasn’t yet shut down any of the trade speculation surrounding Hoerner, Shaw and a potential surplus of infielders. North Side Territory, your offseason home for Cubs news and analysis, gets into all of those angles and more.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What an introduction to Chicago for the two-time World Series champion who purposely chose No. 3 for his new jersey. Yes, Bregman wants a third World Series ring to add to his collection. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the significance of this moment, how the five-year, $175 million deal came together and where Bregman is planning to make an impact, on and off the field. Get 10 free meals and a FREE Zwilling Knife (a $144.99 value) on your third box at HelloFresh.com/FT10FM. Offer valid while supplies last. Free meals applied as a discount on first box, new subscribers only, varies by plan.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On an electric night for Chicago sports fans, the Cubs reminded the city and the baseball world that they are still a big-market force, closing a five-year, $175 million deal with Bregman before the Bears roared back for a playoff victory over the Packers. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain why the Cubs have been so enamored with the All-Star third baseman and what Bregman’s arrival means for the rest of this year and beyond.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

After trading for Edward Cabrera and upgrading their starting rotation, the Cubs have a clear need for another hitter and a genuine opportunity to level up their roster. With the free-agent market moving slowly, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain where the Cubs are at with Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker, analyzing their potential fits both on and off the field.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down all the angles to Chicago’s biggest offseason move thus far – what the Cubs see in Cabrera, why Owen Caissie was dealt to the Marlins and where the front office goes from here. For detailed scouting reports and behind-the-scenes insights, listen to North Side Territory all winter and throughout the season.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Happy New Year from North Side Territory, the show that covers all the offseason angles involving the Cubs. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to sketch out what the Cubs might do now that Tatsuya Imai has decided to sign with the Astros. Look for certain names to resurface in free agency, and expect more trade rumors to pop up. Plus, an explainer on what the Cubs have done with their bullpen and how that sets up the rest of the winter (and start of spring training).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Imai sweepstakes ended with the Japanese pitcher picking an unexpected team and settling for a smaller contract than projected. The Astros took on some risk, but they could also be rewarded with a very good pitcher. Why didn’t the Cubs sign Imai? And where do they go from here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down on North Side Territory, the show for all the latest offseason news surrounding the Cubs.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Looking ahead to a new season, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney see a playoff-caliber team that's approaching a cliff. With so many key players close to reaching free agency – and questions about the farm system and the baseball budget – this should be a fascinating year around the Cubs. Who stays? Who goes? What's different from the organization's last cliff? And why do some of these issues sound familiar? Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Happy holidays from North Side Territory. With a playoff season in the books and the offseason in full swing, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to reflect on the last 12 months on the Cubs beat. From Pete Crow-Armstrong becoming a star to Craig Counsell putting his stamp on the organization to the crowds reenergizing Wrigley Field, there was no shortage of topics to cover. We're also left to wonder when the Cubs will make their next big move and act like the big-market team that those fans deserve. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs are rebuilding their bullpen without Keller, who authored a comeback story at Wrigley Field that landed him a two-year, $22 million contract with the Phillies. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their takeaways from Keller's bounce-back season, and how that applies to the Cubs moving forward. This is also a chance to get to know vice president of pitching Tyler Zombro, a key behind-the-scenes figure whose influence is growing. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Reacting to Michael King's deal with the Padres, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney map out where the Cubs could go from here. The two beat writers from The Athletic share what they heard on King, as well as their insights on Tatsuya Imai and Zac Gallen, two other starters who have been repeatedly linked to the Cubs. Is it time to be concerned yet? Listen to North Side Territory for the latest offseason news, notes and analysis.Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After leaving baseball's annual convention, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back from Orlando and ready to share the information they gathered on the Cubs. How is the front office remaking the bullpen for Craig Counsell? What's the deal with the Nico Hoerner trade rumors? And is a playoff contender really prepared to let Kyle Tucker walk as a free agent and replace him with rookies Owen Caissie and Moisés Ballesteros? Listen to North Side Territory all winter for the latest information, insight and analysis. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Checking in from Orlando, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they've been hearing about the Cubs' various offseason pursuits. Matt Shaw has been a discussed name at Major League Baseball's Winter Meetings, but the Cubs seem intent on building around him and continuing their youth movement. Where does that leave the Cubs with Alex Bregman and their objective to acquire more pitching? And why has there been a relative lack of activity across the baseball industry? Follow North Side Territory all winter for the latest news and notes. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Before traveling to Orlando for baseball's annual offseason convention, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they're hearing about the Cubs and where the expectations should be set right now. The two beat writers from The Athletic are reporting that the Cubs are back in the mix for Alex Bregman. What does that mean for Matt Shaw and the club's wide-ranging search for pitching? Find out on North Side Territory, the place for the latest news on the Cubs all offseason. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the Winter Meetings approaching, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to compare notes on the Cubs' approach to the free-agent market. Kyle Tucker visiting the Blue Jays' complex in Florida is yet another sign that he's planning to play somewhere else next year. The Cubs, however, have not ruled out adding another hitter and spending for impact free agents. Their pursuit of Dylan Cease — before he signed with Toronto — is telling. Find out why on North Side Territory, the show for offseason news and analysis of the Cubs. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After Part 1 of the Thanksgiving mailbag focused on pitching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to answer more questions from listeners, focusing primarily on the offense. The Athletic writers acknowledge what could become a huge hole in the lineup, and outline how the front office may respond this winter. Plus more thoughts on young talent and the potential for contract extensions. Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes on the Cubs.Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The baseball industry does not shut down during Thanksgiving week. As the Cubs continue to scour the pitching market, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sit down to answer good questions from listeners. The Athletic writers share some of the names they're hearing, in terms of bullpen targets. Plus a breakdown of the Phil Maton deal and some trade possibilities. Listen to North Side Territory throughout the offseason for the latest developments around the Cubs.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off!Take advantage of Ridge's Biggest Sale of the Year and GET UP TO 47% OFF by going to Ridge.com/FOUL #Ridgepod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the offseason activity beginning to pick up in that window after the GM meetings and before Thanksgiving, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney focus on the two players who received qualifying offers from the Cubs. Imanaga will return to Wrigley Field on a one-year, $22.025 million contract while the Cubs are positioned to get a draft pick if/when Tucker signs with a different team. What does Imanaga's decision mean for the current baseball budget and the club's overall offseason goals? And how will the Cubs somehow replace Tucker and get better next season? Listen to North Side Territory all winter for the latest on the Cubs.Go to MeUndies.com/foul and enter promo code foul for up to 50% off! Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Do the Cubs have enough young talent to sustain a perennial playoff contender? Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss his top-10 rankings of the organization's best prospects. In a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, the Baseball America writer shares his reporting on the farm system's pitching deficit, as well as perspectives on the hitters who can move quickly toward Wrigley Field and the trade chips potentially on the table.Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15  #theperfectjeanpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Back from Las Vegas, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney compare notes after roaming The Cosmopolitan this week, trying to track down information on the Cubs. The two writers from The Athletic share what they heard and observed at the sport's offseason kick-off event. Included in this episode: names the Cubs are targeting in free agency, an overall assessment of the pitching market and an update on the club's bullpen strategy. Follow North Side Territory all winter for the latest news surrounding the Cubs.Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are in Las Vegas for Major League Baseball's GM meetings, reporting on the latest developments with the Cubs. At this traditional starting point for the offseason, the Cubs are signaling their intentions to think big with their pitching staff, not ruling out the top free agents. Listen to North Side Territory for a rundown on those early targets, the mood within the front office and the layers to the Shota Imanaga decisions.Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the offseason underway, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest happenings around a Cubs team that will be very busy this winter. What did Pete Crow-Armstrong learn from his Gold Glove-winning season? How will Jed Hoyer's front office rebuild a bullpen almost entirely from scratch? And why do these early offseason moves seem overly conscious of the budget? Listen to North Side Territory, which will be in Las Vegas for next week's GM meetings.Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase) Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs made their first major offseason move by declining a three-year option to extend Shota Imanaga's contract. In turn, the Japanese pitcher declined his player option for next season and elected to become a free agent. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring you both sides of this story, explaining why Chicago's front office made this decision and how Imanaga will explore his options. What is the next move for the Cubs? And where does Imanaga go from here? Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes.Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

With the World Series nearing a conclusion, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners to give Cubs fans a preview of what to expect this winter. This edition of the mailbag gives insights into Jed Hoyer's front office, the shape of the 2026 pitching staff and which players might be up for a contract extension. Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes on the Cubs.Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs are probably going to pour their resources into the pitching staff this offseason. Without making any moves, the club could right now put together a competitive 2026 Opening Day lineup. But where's the fun in that? The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney go over the names you need to know this winter – and there are several familiar faces on this list of hitters with the potential to take the Cubs to the next level.Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comGo to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodCheck out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Already shifting into offseason mode, it's not too early to start thinking about which pitchers the Cubs will be targeting this winter, both via trades and the free-agent market. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you five names to consider, based on their reporting and institutional knowledge, as well as the reasons why (or why not) they would fit into the organization's plans. After a shortened playoff run that exposed some issues with Chicago's pitching staff, this will be a clear area of focus.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After winning a playoff round and then losing to a small-market rival, the Cubs are trying to build a team for the next level, which would mean finishing ahead of the Brewers in the division and seriously competing for a World Series trophy. Changes to the roster are inevitable. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their best guesses on who won't be back, and how the front office is looking at this offseason opportunity.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App's bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After processing Jed Hoyer's entire end-of-season news conference, The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their latest takeaways. The answers (and non-answers) from Chicago's president of baseball operations were telling. The Wrigley Field interview room provided a good snapshot of where the Cubs are as an organization (and where they still have to go). The offseason will revolve around Shota Imanaga's complicated contract decisions, a rebuild of the pitching staff and the Kyle Tucker situation. North Side Territory will have it all covered.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the visiting clubhouse in Milwaukee, where Cubs players processed the disappointing end to a good (but not great) season. What happened against the Brewers? How is there a chance that Kyle Tucker comes back to Wrigley Field? And where does the front office turn its focus now? Listen to North Side Territory throughout the offseason for the latest information.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In winning two elimination games, the Cubs put the pressure back on the Brewers as this National League Division Series returns to Milwaukee. The fans sensed the moment, too, chanting “Fred-dy! Fred-dy!” as Ian Happ finally delivered his signature postseason moment against Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting and insights from the clubhouse, getting you set up for the decisive Game 5 as October rolls on.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Fans will get at least one more night of playoff baseball at Wrigley Field this year. An electric atmosphere greeted the Cubs on Wednesday as they returned home facing an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five National League Division Series against the rival Brewers. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from Game 3, outline the pitching plans for Thursday's Game 4 and identify what has to happen in order for the Cubs to advance.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What a letdown for Cubs fans, and a team that believed it could do something special. A National League Division Series that began with so much promise and potential has fizzled out, at least from a Chicago perspective. The Brewers keep showing why they were the best team in baseball during the regular season, and how this is playing out has to be embarrassing for the Cubs as an organization. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down with their insights straight from the visiting clubhouse in Milwaukee.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.comDownload the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

After all the hype surrounding this grudge match, the Brewers came out and completely dominated the Cubs at the start of this National League Division Series. What just happened? How do the Cubs regroup? Where does this best-of-five matchup go from here? The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are reporting from Milwaukee, giving you insights directly from the field and the clubhouse.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs are fully in postseason mode, making spectacular defensive plays, deploying their bullpen aggressively, and spraying champagne and beer all over the clubhouse. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you behind the scenes to explain the moments won the Wild Card Series that eliminated the Padres, and describe the current vibes in the clubhouse. Plus, a look ahead to a must-see series in Milwaukee, where Craig Counsell will return as the villain and try to end the Brewers' magical season.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What was Craig Counsell thinking? And does it really matter when the offense scores zero runs? The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to break down Game 2 of a National League Wild Card Series that suddenly shifted when San Diego's stars came out at Wrigley Field and the Cubs' curious pitching plans did not work out. It's also time to look ahead and identify what will determine the elimination game.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What an atmosphere. In taking control of their National League Wild Card Series, the Cubs restored the big-game energy at the Friendly Confines. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down Tuesday's Game 1 win over the Padres. Between the huge swings by Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly, Craig Counsell's bullpen usage and Dansby Swanson's momentum-shifting defense, the Cubs showed their blueprint for October.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

There's a full scouting report within this Wild Card crossover episode between North Side Territory and Friar Territory. Who's going to be the hero (or the goat)? Which team has the pitching edge? Will home-field advantage matter? Kyle Glaser, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the star personalities, matchups and X-factors that will decide this best-of-three series at Wrigley Field.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Maybe there's a scenario in which Cade Horton throws another pitch for the Cubs this year. But for now, the club is operating under the assumption that Horton will be unavailable until at least the National League Championship Series. And that's only if the Cubs advance that far and Horton recovers from a fractured rib in time. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney detail the Horton situation and how the Cubs are planning for their wild-card matchup against the Padres.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets instantly, plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV.Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

The Cubs still want to make sure this wild-card series will be played at Wrigley Field, but their playoff opponent is now set. In some ways, the Padres are a lot like the Cubs heading into the postseason. The Athletic's Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their early scouting report and the storylines they are already monitoring, beginning with Cade Horton's status, Shota Imanaga's recent struggles and why Moisés Ballesteros is someone who could step up in a big moment.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets instantly, plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV.Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide during their Red-Hot Sale Event and use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.