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Craig Counsell has made it clear from the start of spring training that the Cubs are going to use their Japan trip as a bonding experience. Finally here and close to playing games, that's exactly what they've done early on. Sahadev Sharma shares what the team has done to grow closer, then answers questions about the Cubs pursuit of more pitching depth, whether there is concern for some poor pitching performances this spring, thoughts on prospect depth and trades and then stories from Sahadev's first few days in Tokyo. Two easy ways to support the show: Leave us a nice rating/review here and SUBSCRIBE to NST on Youtube!
After ruling Hastinapur for 38 years, the Pandavas decide to give up their kingdom and proceed to the heavens on foot. On the way, Bheem, Arjun, Nakul, Sahadev and Draupadi fall and die. Yudhistir approaches the heavens with his companion dog. Yudhistir is welcomed by Indra the lord of the heavens, but before he could enter the heavens Yudhistir had to take a tour through the hell and experience the horror.Find us on:X (Twitter): @MahabharatAudioFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MahabharataPodcastPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/mahabharata Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sahadev Sharma joins Clint Pasillas and Alanna Rizzo on Dodgers Territory to talk about the Cubs vs Dodgers upcoming series. Sahadev dives into the surprising luck the team has on the road and the offense that needs to pick itself up as the team heads to Dodgers Stadium. One Cub in the spotlight is Cody Bellinger, being back at Dodgers Stadium again brings the group to reflect on he MVP he used to be.
The Cubs have made up some ground in the wild-card race, playing a better brand of baseball and giving themselves a chance to compete in meaningful September games. But whatever happens down the stretch, the offseason planning has already begun. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss Sahadev's reporting in The Athletic on how the Cubs tried to acquire Angels catcher Logan O'Hoppe at the trade deadline. What does that mean? Who else is on their radar? And how does the team ultimately make the leap from the edges of the wild-card picture? Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory.Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1.
This Cubs season hasn't gone anywhere close to expectations. This episode Patrick and Sahadev take listener questions and unsurprisingly, the fans aren't happy. Topics range from whether they're selling or still buying at the deadline, was David Ross a scapegoat, who is to blame for the offense's struggles and more.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory. And submit any questions you'd like answered in an upcoming mailbag episode. Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase at drinkAG1.com/foul. If you want to take ownership of your health, it starts with AG1.
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to the Cubs shocking move to hire Craig Counsell and let David Ross go. Was it the right move? Does it change expectations for 2024? Plus, Craig Breslow is heading to Boston to run the Red Sox baseball operations. What does that mean for Cubs player development and the future of Jed Hoyer's front office? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Jed Hoyer held his end of season media session this week. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick share their thoughts on the hour-long chat. What are the chances that the team really tries to bring back Cody Bellinger? Will David Ross enter 2024 on the hot seat? What will be the club's overall plan to get better for next season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs let a promising season slip away in the final weeks and miss out on the postseason. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the roller coaster ride of the 2023 season. What positives can be taken from it heading into the offseason and 2024? Where does this collapse fit into the Cubs history of disappointing finishes? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: -If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs will head to Milwaukee to finish the regular season with their postseason hopes very much in doubt. Back to back gut-wrenching losses in Atlanta have the Northsiders tied with the Marlins for the final Wild Card spot and they would lose the tiebreaker. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into what has gone wrong and what could happen over the final four days of the season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Cubs try to hang on to a Wild Card spot, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get into the good and the bad this week. Cody Bellinger is swinging the bat well and Alexander Canario finally has a big moment. On the other hand, Justin Steele has struggled in back to back starts. The guys debate how concerned we should be about Steele's cutter. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the Cubs trip to Arizona and five straight losses and look for hope as the club's postseason hopes start to fade. They also discuss reasons to be hopeful that the Cubs can still turn things around. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Check out our sponsors: If a comprehensive solution is what you need from yoursupplement routine, then try AG1 and get a FREE 1-yearsupply of Vitamin D AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. That's drinkAG1.com/MLBSSB. Check it out. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev dig into the Cubs series loss to the Rockies as the Wild Card race tightens in the National League. They also weigh in on the team's defense right now and how it compares to 2016. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs lost 3 of 4 to the D-backs over the weekend in a series that could have easily gone the other way with a break. But forget that because the Cubs are calling up top prospect Pete Crow-Armstrong to the big leagues. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick break down what to expect from the former first round pick. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev discuss another series victory that could have been a sweep. They also push back on the criticism that David Ross is getting from the Cubs fanbase arguing that he's doing his best to keep a taxed bullpen fresh for the home stretch of the season. That leads to an overall discussion on the club's pitching fatigue. They wrap things up by talking about Shohei Ohtani's UCL injury and what it means for his upcoming free agency and how it relates to the Cubs chances of a one-year deal. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs prepare for life without Marcus Stroman. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick weigh in on the situation and try to fill in the gaps of what happened. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett and Sahadev look back on a disappointing Mets series and look ahead to a trip across the border for an interleague matchup with the Blue Jays. The guys explain some of the bullpen decisions that were criticized against New York. They also get you ready for the upcoming series in Toronto and how the Cubs can bounce back quickly against a probably playoff team. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett and Sahadev look back on the weekend series win over the Braves at Wrigley. What can we take from it? What have been the key's to the club's offensive surge over the last few weeks. The guys also discuss concerns after a poor outing against the Mets in New York Monday night. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev break down the trade deadline and their surprise that the Cubs made the move to reunite with Jeimer Candelario. Did they do enough to really compete for a postseason spot, what to make of Marcus Stroman's hip injury and what do these decisions mean for the club as they head into 2024 and beyond? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs are still hot, winning 8 of their last 9, and have said they will not deal Cody Bellinger before Tuesday's trade deadline. So what will they do? Brett, Patrick and Sahadev prepare you for the final 24 hours of trade season. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Kunti invokes her boon from Sage Durvasa and has 3 kids namely Yudhisthir, Bheem and Arjun. She then teaches Madri the mantra who has teins namely Nakul and Sahadev. One day, Pandu having forgotten about the curse, touches Madri and loses his life. Madri soon dies of a broken heart too. Kunti and the 5 Pandava brothers are then taken by Bheeshma to the palace of Hastinapur where they grow up along with the 100 Kaurava princes. Duryodhana tries to kill Bheem, but he survives and is blessed by the King of Serpents to have the strength of a thousand elephants.
The Cubs are riding a six game win streak into the trade deadline. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for Jed and company to buy next week with the team reaching .500 in a wide open National League postseason race. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
One week to go until the trade deadline and Brett, Sahadev and Patrick sum up the mood around the Cubs as they head towards a potential sell. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back to get you ready for the 2nd half of the season. What are the Cubs playing for leading up to the Trade Deadline and then afterwards? They also talk about the Matt Shaw, the club's first round pick in last week's MLB Draft. The guys also look back on Jameson Taillon's win in The Bronx and what it means going forward. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev all agree that the Cubs are better than their record coming off a series split against the Brewers. But what does that mean heading towards the All-Star Break with the trade deadline looming? Will potential high value of Marcus Stroman and Cody Bellinger lead the club to sell? The guys also discuss the Cubs extremely bad record in close games and how that factors into their decisions between now and August 1st. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs have lost 3 straight since Trey Mancini's key error in London, but let's not blame Trey for the slump. Sahadev shares his concerns over the starting rotation, from Taillon to Hendricks, especially with Marcus Stroman out. The guys also discuss how the recent skid will impact the team's decision to buy, sell or hold at the trade deadline. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Check out our sponsors... -Go to omahasteaks.com and type WAVE into the search bar and order the Gourmet Grill Pack today! -Upgrade your closet with Rhone and use WAVE to save 20% at https://www.rhone.com/wave Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Cubs pack their bags for London, Brett, Patrick and Sahadev put the club's recent hot streak into perspective. Are they buyers or holders? Is this series against the Cardinals in a foreign country coming at the worst possible time? Are their benefits to the extra time off and travel? Could a 2-game sweep spark the Cubs into real playoff contender status? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Check out our sponsors: -Head to rhone.com/wave and use promo code WAVE to save 20% off your entire order -Head to factormeals.com/wave50 and use code WAVE50 to get 50% off your first box Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs took two of three from the Giants on the road this weekend. Plenty to be happy about with that, but Brett reminds us that the club is now 1 for 7 in potential series sweeping games and the one was against the lowly Athletics. Brett and Sahadev also break down the weekend's starting pitching, mostly good and a little bad. They get into Marcus Stroman's future in Chicago which is becoming a national debate. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Check out our sponsors... For a limited time when you go to omahasteaks.com and enter the code WAVE into the search bar you'll be able to order the Dad's Favorite Gift package for JUST $99.99. PLUS you will get 8 FREE Omaha Steaks Burgers with your order! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev collectively reach the same conclusion, that the Cubs are headed for sell off season as they struggle on the West coast. The guys also discuss David Ross' lack of confidence in the Cubs bullpen and how it's impacting his in-game thought process and they look across the division to Cincinnati and wonder how the Reds jumped ahead of the Cubs rebuild. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After the Cubs 2-7 road trip, Brett, Sahadev and Patrick try to figure out what went wrong. Did it start on the previous trip? Would things be better if Christopher Morel started the season in the Majors? Should more work have gone into the bullpen? Is David Ross' seat heating up? How deep do the flaws run? The guys discuss all of those questions and more on this episode. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett sits this one out and Sahadev and Patrick regroup after a tough Cubs loss in Houston, the club's 5th straight loss. They put the losing streak in recent historic perspective. The guys also discuss the problems that Keegan Thompson's lack of availability and effectiveness are causing the team. Are changes coming to the Cubs bullpen before they open the weekend series in Philadelphia? Finally, is the club in danger of becoming a seller at the trade deadline. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Check out our sponsors: Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/MLBSSB Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
If you're going to drop two out of three, it's always better to win the third game. Especially heading into an off day. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss a tough week of baseball but take solace in the Cardinals having a bad pitching staff. The guys also share their appreciation for Willson Contreras embracing the villain role with the Cards. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cardinals are a mess and they're moving Willson Contreras to Designated Hitter as they visit Wrigley Field for the first time in 2023. It should be a wild week and Brett, Patrick and Sahadev get you ready. They'll also look back on the club's series win over the Marlins. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett and Sahadev recorded this episode hours before Matt Mervis' promotion to the big leagues. That doesn't take away from Brett's opening rant on the state of the club's DH position and failures offensively against the Nationals this week. Can the Cubs right the ship offensively and snap out of their recent slide? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yes, the Cubs lost three one-run games to the Marlins to finish April. But, they still finished the month with a 14-13 record including some big wins along the way. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev take a look back at the weekend and a bigger picture view of the season's first month. A month that easily could have resulted in 17 or 18 wins. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett and Sahadev battle through a major coffee spill to bring you this episode of Onto Waveland. They dive into the club's series win over the Cubs and some impressive pitching performances. Justin Steele continues to look like a top starter and Hayden Wesneski took a big step forward. That and much more on a caffeinated edition. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Yes, the Cubs lost three of four to the Dodgers at Wrigley, but positives can be taken from the series. The Cubs have beaten Julio Urías twice in April which is an accomplishment. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss that but also explain why we may be starting to see some cracks in the Cubs bullpen and why the next few weeks will tell us a lot about how the 2023 season could play out. Also, can Michael Fulmer be turned around after a tough stretch? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs took two of three from the Dodgers in Los Angeles this weekend. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss how much we should take from the series. The starting pitching continues to be strong. Is Patrick Wisdom a different, better player or is this just a hot streak? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
After famously failing to sign core players to extensions in the near past, the Cubs lock up Ian Happ on a 3-year, $61 million deal. The move comes after the Club signed Nico Hoerner to a 3-year deal during Spring Training. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick discuss the timing of the deal and what these deals mean for the organization moving forward? They also get into the great vibes around the team after two weeks of baseball. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs split a pair of games in Cincinnati getting a lift from their new look offense and veteran bats. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev question David Ross' decision to have Patrick Wisdom bunt in a key spot but also appreciate the fact that Ross is willing to analyze his own decisions after the fact, something that didn't happen under certain past managers. Plus, what is going on in St. Louis with Oli Marmol and Tyler O'Neill? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs got a pair of great starts, great performances from Dansby Swanson and dropped two of three. Brett, Patrick and Sahadev look back on the opening series loss to the Brewers and discuss what we can take from it. -The importance of maximizing a small number of home runs -How will club react to high walk totals -Figuring out the best uses of the bullpen arms -How will the Iowa Cubs roster impact the big club as the season progresses Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev rejoice in the opening of a new baseball season. From the new beer bats to the actual product on the field, the guys are breaking it all down. They discuss how an improved defense is going to keep the team in games and present more opportunities for wins. They also talk about Marcus Stroman's impressive start and his new arsenal, the bullpen lining up and a smaller than expected crowd for Opening Day at Wrigley. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Opening Day is one week away! Brett, Sahadev and Patrick look at some Spring Training numbers that may be cause for concern and then justify not worrying about them. Plus, Seiya Suzuki could return early from his oblique injury. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev continue to take in all the "meaningless" baseball this spring. How much can we take from Cody Bellinger's good at-bats? Does Hayden Wesneski have the inside track on the fifth starter job? The guys also evaluate how they think the Cubs are evaluating their young players. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs open up Cactus League play this weekend and Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are ready for it. On this episode of Onto Waveland, they dive into what you should be ready to overreact to once the games begin. They also get into the club's increased pitching depth, and the rise of the sweeper pitch. They guys finish up by discussing all of the third base options in camp. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
And We're back! Sahadev is in Arizona with the Cubs and he joins Brett and Patrick as Pitchers and Catcher's report to Mesa. They discuss the possibility of the club extending Nico Hoerner and Ian Happ this spring. Plus, favorite Spring Training storylines from third base playing time to Jameson Taillon's new slider. Finally, the guys dive into the biggest question of all... can the Cubs content in 2023? Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Patrick and Sahadev are back after a month away to recap the return of Cubs Convention! They go on to breakdown the clubs offseason so far. How much has the team upgraded with the additions of Dansby Swanson, Cody Bellinger, Trey Mancini, Eric Hosmer, Jameson Taillon and more. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Patrick and Sahadev are in sunny San Diego for the Winter Meetings. Brett is stuck in the frigid midwest. But the Hot Stove is heading up as the Cubs sign Cody Bellinger to a 1-year, $17.5 million. The guys discuss that and wonder if the club could still ink one of the big shortstops on the market. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
As the Postseason rolls on in Major League Baseball, the Cubs look to the offseason with Jed Hoyer holding his state of the franchise news conference. Brett, Sahadev and Patrick react to Hoyer and reflect on a very exciting Wild Card round. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Cubs are spoiling the Phillies postseason push this week. Brett and Sahadev discuss the positive vibes around Wrigley after Wednesday's Hayden Wesneski start. Also, Cubs Convention is back for the first time since before the pandemic. What does that mean for the offseason. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Brett, Sahadev and Patrick start by discussing the Cubs winning second half and how it impacts the club's draft position. Also, how should the front office be viewing this stretch as they enter the offseason. The guys also discuss the players who have been responsible for the improved product and who the organization can depend on in the future. Follow Brett on Twitter: @BleacherNation Follow Sahadev on Twitter: @sahadevsharma Follow Patrick on Twitter: @PJ_Mooney Email us: wavelandathletic@gmail.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices