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North Side Territory is your go-to podcast on the Chicago Cubs. Hosted by Patrick Mooney and Sahadev Sharma, NST brings you inside info and analysis on the Cubbies all year long. North Side Territory is part of the Foul Territory Network: Baseball the way it should be covered!
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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.
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 playoffs, the Cubs are dealing with a Cade Horton situation and a still uncertain timeline for Kyle Tucker. There is also added context around Matt Shaw’s decision to miss a game and attend Charlie Kirk’s memorial service.Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpodGet 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.
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 concerned should Cubs fans be right now? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing in and around the clubhouse as October approaches.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.For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.com/FOUL20 and use code FOUL20 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.
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 questions and more, assessing a lineup that’s missing Kyle Horton, and tracking Horton’s development into one of the sport’s best young pitchers. Internally, those postseason conversations have already begun.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 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.
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 the scenes to capture the sights, sounds and smells from PNC’s visiting clubhouse. The moment revealed so many parts of the team’s identity, and served as a reminder that these opportunities should never be taken for granted.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 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.
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-scenes perspective on what it’s like in the clubhouse right now, listen to The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney. The beat reporters explain how Cubs manager Craig Counsell is lining up the pitching staff for October, and why Pete Crow-Armstrong is looking forward to a reset in the playoffs. Plus: Is it time to be concerned about Kyle Tucker yet?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.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.
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 Wrigley Field: Matthew Boyd, Cade Horton or Shota Imanaga? Plus a look at who might be the Opening Day right fielder next year, and what the Cubs will be targeting on the free-agent market this winter.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 Surfshark.com/foul or use code FOUL at checkout to get 4 extra months of Surfshark VPN! 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.
One of the most popular players in franchise history is returning to Wrigley Field. Ahead of the ceremonial weekend marking Anthony Rizzo’s retirement and new role as a Cubs ambassador, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney look back on what made that era so special, and why people gravitated toward the big first baseman. The Athletic’s Cubs writers also dig into the decision to (finally) put All-Star outfielder Kyle Tucker on the injured list, and how general manager Carter Hawkins is emerging as a strong candidate to take over the Nationals.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.For 20% off your first purchase, head to FairHarborClothing.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.
Where to begin? Cubs closer Daniel Palencia is now on the injured list, though his recent performance was already putting his bullpen role in doubt. Kyle Tucker and Pete Crow-Armstrong seemed to benefit from their mental resets, but then the All-Star outfielders got hurt. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how Cubs manager Craig Counsell is looking at the bullpen situation, and why he is sounding frustrated with the offense. It raises a question: Does this team look ready for the playoffs?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.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.
As the Cubs prepare for October, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here to answer questions from listeners who want to know about the Cade Horton plan and what it could look like in the playoffs. Pitching is a focus throughout the episode, explaining how Craig Counsell and his staff could map things out in a postseason series. Also, does anyone remember what the Cubs got in return for Cody Bellinger in that offseason deal with the Yankees? Follow the money.Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL to unlock Ghost Leg. Ghost your losses. Get your payout.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.
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Marc Milstein

Thank you in advance for replacing the void in my baseball heart caused by the cancellation of "Onto Waveland"! ⚾

May 20th
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