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 idea behind this podcast is to share news, information, and experiences of getting older in the youth-focused world. A world filled with technology. Technology that is very new. It also is changing rapidly and it is hard enough for the kids to keep up, let alone us geezers.
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Eric and Traci's reviews of the books they are currently reading
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On the "Shooting the Moon Podcast" host James Mooney gives his unique opinions on the sports world. Sometimes he's by himself, other times he'll have a guest or two to debate the topics. If it's worth watching, it'll be worth talking about with a mix of good stats and bad humor.
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EarBurner is a weekly conversation about North Texas issues (and a lot of other stuff). It is hosted by the editors of D Magazine, the city magazine of Dallas.
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Bringing you players, coaches and thought leaders from the world of elite football (soccer) performance.
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Welcome to Informed Choice Radio, the personal finance podcast all about achieving your financial goals in life. New episodes are published every Friday, featuring expert interviews and practical tips for making the most of your money. Your host for Informed Choice Radio is Martin Bamford; a Chartered Financial Planner, Fellow of the Personal Finance Society and personal finance author. Contact Martin at martin@icfp.co.uk with any comments or questions. You can find show notes and archived e ...
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“Cubbie Occurrences” with Chicago Tribune columnist Paul Sullivan
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Are the Cubs back because of a Taylor Swift candle or the Sully Bounce? The legendary newspaperman joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic to discuss Mike Royko’s influence on his career, what it’s really like to cover the Wrigleyville circus and how the beat has changed over the years. Sully also implores the Cubs to let Craig Coun…
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The vibes around the Cubs after a wild comeback and a much-needed sweep
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As September approaches, the Cubs are still staying in the playoff picture. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic try to make sense of the offensive explosion in Pittsburgh and this recent surge that has pushed the club above .500. There are also newsy items to discuss regarding Drew Smyly and Jorge López, two key pieces of a bullpen th…
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Pete Crow-Armstrong is providing the energy this Cubs team needs
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The rookie known as “PCA” is becoming a dynamic player, someone who can deliver a highlight-reel moment at any given time. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic discuss what this development means for the future and how the center fielder has combined style and substance. Miguel Amaya is another young player who has shown significant gr…
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Cubs mailbag: Are the Cubs resigned to going after second-tier free agents? And have they learned their lesson in the bullpen?
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Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic respond to listener questions about how the Cubs will approach Juan Soto and the free-agent market this winter and what might be different this time. Anthony Santander, for example, would be a good name to file away. There’s also an in-depth discussion about how to fix the bullpen and whether the Cu…
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In this review, Traci talks about her second highest rated book and some of its valuable content. At the end, Traci and Eric invite the author to Beaver and Grand Island with their hiking crew.By Traci Wulterkens
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Javier Báez returns and Héctor Neris leaves as the Cubs go in a different direction
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The montage on the Wrigley Field video board was essentially the only highlight for Báez in his first game back since getting traded at the 2021 deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what it was like covering “El Mago” and watching him struggle mightily with the Tigers. The duo from The Athletic also discuss why the Cubs shook up thei…
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Deciphering the Cubs’ payroll and an early read on Juan Soto and Corbin Burnes
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Cubs executives have publicly acknowledged that the team will likely finish the year over the $237 million luxury-tax threshold. What does this mean in a season that will very likely end without a playoff appearance? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney go over some frequently asked questions, explain Sharma’s latest reporting in The Athletic, and loo…
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The Cubs’ playoff chances are going, going, almost gone
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The Cubs refuse to concede that it’s over — and there are still things to play for — but getting swept out of Cleveland damaged the team’s diminishing postseason probability. But with the way this up-and-down season has gone, a relatively easy stretch of the schedule could pull them right back into the playoff race. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Moone…
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Whatever happened to the Cubs’ wave of young pitching talent?
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This isn’t their year. Maybe the Cubs can somehow defy the odds and sneak into the playoffs, but things simply haven’t lined up for this team. Part of the organization’s frustration and uncertainty moving forward revolves around the pitchers who were supposed to take big steps forward this year. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic bri…
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The Names to Know as the Cubs Try to Fix Their Catching Situation
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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 a…
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White Sox preview with James Fegan: Will a new manager make things tougher for the Cubs this weekend?
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Sahadev Sharma is joined by James Fegan from Sox Machine. News of Pedro Grifol's firing had just been announced and Fegan touches on how the team could start playing better -- could they really play worse? -- thoughts on a few players on the Sox who could be trade targets for the Cubs and which season is more disappointing the one that high expecta…
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Listener Mailbag: Will Jed Hoyer spend big? Do the Cubs need a closer? Bellinger opting in or saying goodbye?
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Sahadev Sharma takes questions from fans as they wonder if the bullpen will be a focus of the spending this winter, whether Jed Hoyer will ever reel in that big fish, has Cody Bellinger done enough to opt out and more.Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more people discover North Side Territory.…
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A Beginners Guide to Chakras by Marion McGeogh
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Traci finally was able to get out of her reading slump and had her first review in a while, an intro to chakras book. This book may have been short but it was sweet and full of little nuggets of wisdomto gets you started on your chakras journeyBy Traci Wulterkens
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A look to the future with MLB.com's Jordan Bastian
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The Cubs continue to do just enough to tease fans and then let them down, but there are reasons to be hopeful for the future. Sahadev Sharma is joined by Jordan Bastian as they discuss Pete Crow-Armstrong's recent hot stretch at the plate and how impactful even average offensive performance from him could be to the team's future. And a trio of prom…
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Viewer’s guide to the last two months of the Cubs season
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What should fans be watching for in August and September? What does the team’s brass need to see before heading into a critical offseason? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney acknowledge the obvious — that Jed Hoyer is on the hot seat — and explain how this closing stretch can set the stage for 2025. From Cody Bellinger to Miguel Amaya to Pete Crow-A…
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Wrapping up the trade deadline: Was this a missed opportunity for the Cubs?
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Jed Hoyer’s front office wasn’t a traditional buyer or a pure seller at this year’s trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk through that strategy and assess the deals that brought in Isaac Paredes and shipped out Mark Leiter Jr. There is a certain rationale to what the Cubs did at this moment, but just because it made sense doesn’t m…
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The Cubs get a much-needed boost with the Isaac Paredes trade
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Jed Hoyer meant it when he said his front office would be opportunistic, dealing Christopher Morel and two pitching prospects to the Rays for an All-Star third baseman. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what the Cubs are trying to accomplish at this trade deadline, which suddenly is far more complex than simply buying or selling. Trading wi…
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Cubs mailbag: How are the pieces going to fit together?
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t’s never a good sign when looking ahead to next year becomes a thing in July. But that’s where the Cubs are at right now, so Patrick Mooney of The Athletic opened up the mailbag to take your questions about the franchise’s direction. It always starts at the top, how ownership feels about the baseball operations group and whether patience is runnin…
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Let the sell-off at the trade deadline begin
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The Cubs left no doubt by coming out of the All-Star break and losing two must-have series against real playoff contenders. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic break down Jed Hoyer’s confirmation that the front office won’t be adding rental players for a postseason push, and question Craig Counsell’s take on the trade deadline now tha…
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In this episode Eric reviews a book with a title that drew him to it and it didn't seem to under-deliver. We find out about a man who felt anything but normal from a young age and ended up not minding it so much.By Traci Wulterkens
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After 100-plus games, the Cubs do not envision a scenario in which they become buyers at the trade deadline. But does that actually mean selling? Which players and teams could be in play at the end of July? And where do Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell stand amid this disappointing season? ESPN’s Jesse Rogers always has interesting answers, national pe…
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Chicago Cubs second-half preview: Good luck trying to figure out this team
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With the All-Star break about to end, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic sit down to preview the second half of this up-and-down season and offer a few predictions on what’s ahead. The storylines inevitably revolve around Craig Counsell, a manager who is definitely not on the hot seat but also hasn’t made a huge mark on the team yet.…
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What we’re hearing about the Chicago Cubs’ draft and the state of their farm system
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With the draft over and the trade deadline approaching, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney zoom out to discuss how the Cubs landed on first-round pick Cam Smith out of Florida State, and what the front office is thinking at this moment. The Chicago-based beat writers for The Athletic also get into whether Moises Ballesteros could make his major-leag…
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The Cubs suddenly find themselves in a different spot at the All-Star break
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A 5-2 road trip through Baltimore and St. Louis at least temporarily delayed any serious talks about a sell-off at the trade deadline. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic are having the same kinds of conversations that are happening around the team and in the front office, wondering whether this is real or a mirage. No one truly knows…
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What’s up with Willson Contreras and the Cardinals?
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The Cubs still have to go through four games against the Cardinals – including a doubleheader at Busch Stadium – before the All-Star break. How the Cubs perform could have a major impact on how the front office proceeds at the trade deadline. Katie Woo of The Athletic is so good at explaining The Cardinal Way, the pressure in St. Louis and the pote…
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Just when you think they’re out, they pull you back in. An impressive series win in Baltimore recalls the turnaround before last year’s trade deadline, when the Cubs shifted from likely sellers to actual buyers. There are reasons to believe that this team can play at a much higher level and finish strong. But Cody Bellinger remains an important X-f…
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In our first repeat non-fiction author, Eric reviews a Simon Sinek - Business book about being a good leader. Can this book get a better rating than Simon's last one?By Traci Wulterkens
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Shota Imanaga is the lone Cubs All-Star in disappointing season
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Shota Imanaga is a joy to watch, as Cubs manager Craig Counsell said. The rest of the team? Not so much. In fact, Colten Brewer broke his hand while punching a Wrigley Field dugout wall in frustration. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney try to make sense of it all before a tough road trip ahead of the All-Star break. The Cubs need to rack up wins be…
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Chicago Cubs mailbag: Where is the accountability?
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It’s time for more airing of grievances as this Cubs team appears to be going nowhere. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney respond to questions from fans, trying to explain Craig Counsell’s role in all of this, the perception of Jed Hoyer’s job security, different paths to follow at the trade deadline and the moves that would demonstrate this big-mar…
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The Phillies are the super-team the Cubs could have been
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People in Philadelphia love Kyle Schwarber. And Bryce Harper is still a must-see superstar. Imagine how that would have played at Wrigley Field. Matt Gelb, who expertly covers the Phillies for The Athletic, joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to preview the upcoming series against a Cubs team that simply has not shown enough progress in its reb…
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July sell-off looming? Cubs show fire but drop another series
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Justin Steele screamed in the dugout in Saturday's win. But two hits and a catastrophic fourth inning led to another loss on Sunday. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney talk about the Brewers continuing to pull away in the division, Steele's fire not igniting a hot stretch and Jed Hoyer admitting that he has to be realistic and possibly sell come the…
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Listener Mailbag: The fans aren't happy and want to know who is to blame
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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…
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In this review, Eric talks about an book which, naturally, is about the breath but goes so much deeper into techniqes and why we do what we do. Be sure to tune in.By Traci Wulterkens
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At halfway point, this Cubs season has to be considered a failure
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There’s still time to turn it around, but so far this team hasn’t inspired a lot of confidence. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney evaluate all areas of the roster and wonder what the Cubs are really thinking right now. It’s setting up some difficult questions for players, management, and ownership because the Cubs don’t have many answers. Please le…
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For this Cubs team, it’s the same loss over and over
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Are the Cubs coming out flat? Or is this just a poorly constructed roster? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest Worst Loss of The Season, which embodied so many of the issues surrounding the team. Justin Steele’s brilliance is going to waste, and the pattern of losing one-run games is getting old. Hear what the mood is like withi…
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Why Ryne Sandberg deserves a Wrigley Field statue
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Ryne Sandberg will forever be a Cubs icon and a Hall of Famer. ---------What was the legend like behind the scenes? Before Sunday’s statue unveiling ceremony, Barry Rozner joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to discuss Sandberg’s relentless pursuit of greatness and off-the-field persona. Rozner, a longtime Daily Herald columnist and fixture on …
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What makes Craig Counsell tick, and what Pete Alonso wants
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Will Sammon, a great reporter with The Athletic, joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney to explain what it was like to cover Counsell in Milwaukee and why he’s not that surprised the Brewers are still in first place. With the Mets coming to Wrigley Field this weekend, Sammon explains New York’s evolving approach to the trade deadline. Alonso would…
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The Chicago Cubs imploded in their 7-6 lost against the Giants. Sahadev Sharma and Patirck Mooney put together interview sound from Jed Hoyer and Craig Counsell to help explain the current situation of the Cubs. Between Hector Neris' blown save in the 9th, to the team not producing enough runs, the Chicago Cubs are feeling the summer heat. Please l…
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182: Barak Epstein previews the Oak Cliff Film Festival
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The Oak Cliff Film Fest runs this year from June 20–23. Barak is one of the smartest, funniest dudes in Dallas, so it's always a pleasure to have him on the pod to talk about the film festival he co-founded. Tim struggles with the buttons and levers to play sound from the movies' trailers. Zac and Barak demonstrate their pop-culture literacy. Oh, a…
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Before it’s too late, which prospects might help the Chicago Cubs this year?
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As the losing continues at Wrigley Field, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the state of the farm system, identifying players who might be able to help revive a struggling offense or reinforce the bullpen at some point. Maybe there is some light at the end of the tunnel. Please leave this podcast page a rating and review so that more peo…
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Cubs Mailbag: Who’s on the hot seat? What’s the manager’s value? Which prospects are untouchable?
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Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney respond to questions from fans about whether Jed Hoyer’s front office should be feeling heat from the Ricketts family ownership group. They also get into how much Craig Counsell has added to this disappointing team, and identify the players whose names will keep popping up between now and the trade deadline. Drop a…
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Don't be fooled by the author, this is an Eric review. Set in space this book has action, a little bit of sci-fi and a great story line to keep you reading.By Traci Wulterkens
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Craig Counsell says it’s too early for this stuff, but his team’s lackluster performance has created a lot of questions. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney trace how the Cubs got to this point, and explain the mindset in Jed Hoyer’s front office. It’s not too soon to start thinking about adding a slugger such as Vladimir Guerrero Jr. and seeing what…
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The Cubs should be putting out a much better product
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At this point in their rebuilding cycle, the Cubs have not shown nearly enough progress. It feels like we’ve seen this movie before. The season looks like another slog with the team wasting good pitching, waiting for the offense to click, and hoping for any kind of spark. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down how changing the manager — while…
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Shotamania has probably been the best part of this Cubs season. But after two subpar starts, what should the level of concern be in Wrigleyville? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take an in-depth look at the scouting process in Japan and why clubhouse fit matters. It’s also time to reset after the Cubs clawed back for two wins over a historically …
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As the crosstown rivalry resumes, The Athletic’s Jon Greenberg joins the show to discuss the bromance between Cubs president Jed Hoyer and White Sox GM Chris Getz, who are friends and neighbors in suburban Chicago. Greenberg, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney also reminisce about some of their favorite Cubs-Sox moments and try to predict who will g…
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Sixty games in, the Cubs are adrift. There is no positive spin to a team that has a losing record and a negative run differential at the beginning of June. This has gone on long enough that the pressure is ratcheting up on the Cubs. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss the lack of star power in the lineup, a manager who hasn’t made that much o…
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In another lifetime, Julia was Tim's boss at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Now she's a best-selling author with six novels to her credit. Her latest is Night Will Find You. Zac gives it five stars. Tim confesses he hasn't yet read it, but that doesn't stop him from reading to Julia the worst review of the book he could find on Amazon. Other stuff y…
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The Cubs keep finding ways to lose. Two months into the season, the Cubs are playing an underwhelming brand of baseball in every phase of the game except for starting pitching. Is this just a rough stretch in the middle of a long year? Or is it a sign of much deeper trouble for this team? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney analyze Craig Counsell’s i…
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No-hitter alert (and no panic) in Milwaukee
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The Cubs did not waste Ben Brown’s seven no-hit innings against the Brewers, a performance that showed how their season can go to another level. In the meantime, team president Jed Hoyer is telling everyone to stay patient and not overreact to what has essentially been the worst offense in the majors for about a month. Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mo…
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