Podcast Episodes

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 …

Published on 14 hours ago

Previewing what 2026 may bring for the Cubs

Episode 226

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 que…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

Year in review: What the Cubs showed us in 2025 (and what they didn’t)

Episode 225

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 month…

Published on 1 week, 4 days ago

Brad Keller gets paid while the Cubs go in a different direction

Episode 224

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 …

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

Where are the Cubs in their pursuit of another starting pitcher?

Episode 223

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 …

Published on 2 weeks ago

Cubs takeaways from the Winter Meetings

Episode 222

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 offic…

Published on 3 weeks ago

What have the Cubs been up to at the Winter Meetings?

Episode 221

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 Lea…

Published on 3 weeks, 2 days ago

Winter Meetings Preview: Will the Cubs make a splash?

Episode 220

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.…

Published on 4 weeks ago

What we’re hearing about the Cubs, free agents and spending

Episode 219

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’ co…

Published on 4 weeks, 1 day ago

Cubs mailbag: How will the team replace Kyle Tucker?

Episode 218

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 write…

Published on 1 month ago