North Side Territory Podcast
1) Why the Cubs made the Edward Cabrera trade
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 ...Show More
2) Mapping out the potential next moves for the Cubs in 2026
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 ...Show More
3) New year begins with Cubs missing out on Tatsuya Imai
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...Show More
4) Previewing what 2026 may bring for the Cubs
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 ques...Show More
5) Year in review: What the Cubs showed us in 2025 (and what they didn’t)
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...Show More
6) Brad Keller gets paid while the Cubs go in a different direction
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 a...Show More
7) Where are the Cubs in their pursuit of another starting pitcher?
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 w...Show More
8) Cubs takeaways from the Winter Meetings
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...Show More
9) What have the Cubs been up to at the Winter Meetings?
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 Leag...Show More
10) Winter Meetings Preview: Will the Cubs make a splash?
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. ...Show More