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The playoff buzz is back at Wrigley Field

The playoff buzz is back at Wrigley Field


Episode 198


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…


Published on 3 months ago

Everything you need to know about the Cubs-Padres playoff series

Everything you need to know about the Cubs-Padres playoff series


Episode 197


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? Wi…


Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

How the Cubs regroup with Cade Horton out of playoff picture

How the Cubs regroup with Cade Horton out of playoff picture


Episode 196


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 N…


Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres

Playoff X-factors now that the Cubs know they will face the Padres


Episode 195


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 postse…


Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

The Cubs picked a bad time to have their worst stretch

The Cubs picked a bad time to have their worst stretch


Episode 194


How concerned should Cubs fans be right now? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to separate it all out during the final week of the regular season. Instead of cruising into the play…


Published on 3 months, 1 week ago

Is this the letdown after the Cubs clinched their playoff spot?

Is this the letdown after the Cubs clinched their playoff spot?


Episode 193


Following their big celebration in Pittsburgh, the Cubs were swept out of Cincinnati. The final week of the regular season continues with the Cubs on their longest losing streak of the year. How conc…


Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

How the Cubs are lined up for October

How the Cubs are lined up for October


Episode 192


Is the offense still a concern heading into the playoffs? And why would anyone other than Cade Horton start Game 1 for the Cubs? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney dig into those questi…


Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

The clubhouse scene as the Cubs clinched their playoff spot

The clubhouse scene as the Cubs clinched their playoff spot


Episode 191


The Cubs are advancing to the postseason for the first time since 2020, an achievement that the team celebrated wildly in Pittsburgh. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you behind …


Published on 3 months, 2 weeks ago

Cubs close to switching over to playoff mode

Cubs close to switching over to playoff mode


Episode 190


It feels inevitable. The Cubs are so close to clinching their first playoff berth since 2020 that even the people in uniform are thinking ahead and looking beyond that night’s game. For a behind-the-…


Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago

Cubs mailbag: The postseason rotation, Kyle Tucker plans and more

Cubs mailbag: The postseason rotation, Kyle Tucker plans and more


Episode 189


With the playoffs approaching, you have questions, and Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have answers. The Athletic’s Cubs writers respond to listeners who want to know who will be starting Game 1 at…


Published on 3 months, 3 weeks ago





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