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Today • 31:14

Jon Lester’s All-Star break outlook: Cubs storylines, 10-year reunion & more | North Side Territory

After watching the Home Run Derby, Jon Lester is back for some good conversation with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, reflecting on his All-Star Game memories and looking ahead to th

July 12, 2026 • 27:19

Three X-factors for the Cubs after the All-Star break | North Side Territory

The trade deadline won’t solve everything. It’s a team game, but certain individuals are under a different spotlight and carry more responsibilities, due to their positions, paychecks and accomplishme

July 11, 2026 • 26:45

What we’re hearing before the All-Star break: Trade deadline thoughts & more | North Side Territory

It’s no secret that Jed Hoyer’s front office is looking to add pitching before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. But how do the Cubs go about it this time? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney ha

July 6, 2026 • 24:06

In the fog of Cubs’ weird season, Pete Crow-Armstrong is becoming a superstar | North Side Territory

Only in Wrigleyville. A Cubs-Cardinals Fog Game, with neighborhood fireworks going off on the Fourth of July, became another chapter to this unpredictable season. The one constant, though, has been Pe

July 2, 2026 • 33:15

The Cubs are back, Dansby's on a roll, and what’s with Bregman’s thumbs down? | North Side Territory

As a heat wave descended upon Chicago, the Cubs turned their games at Wrigley Field into batting practice, setting off some offensive fireworks before the Fourth of July. After questions about whether

June 30, 2026 • 31:19

Jon Lester joins for a player’s perspective on the Wrigley Field experience | North Side Territory

Big show announcement: Jon Lester, a three-time World Series champion, will be making regular appearances as a special guest analyst on North Side Territory. In his debut episode with The Athletic’s S

June 29, 2026 • 34:01

What we’re hearing about the Cubs after a big series win in Milwaukee | North Side Territory

In front of three sellout crowds filled with Cubs fans, Craig Counsell’s team cut into the Brewers’ division lead with a gutsy performance. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you be

June 28, 2026 • 1:05

The gut punches just keep coming for the Cubs.

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June 26, 2026 • 31:43

Trade deadline guide now that the Cubs have started buying | North Side Territory

The Cubs had to do something, given the state of their pitching staff. The David Peterson deal is far from a blockbuster move, but it makes a lot of sense for this team right now. The Athletic’s Sahad

June 25, 2026 • 23:35

What we’re hearing about the Cubs, starting with the David Peterson trade | North Side Territory

Amid an onslaught of pitching injuries, Jed Hoyer’s front office made a deal with the Mets out of desperation, hoping a change of scenery and an elite defense can help a one-time All-Star get back on