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Listen in the appWhile it’s too soon to label this a playoff preview, the Cubs got an up-close look at the two-time defending World Series champs. With the Dodgers ending the 10-game winning streak that showed a lot about the Cubs’ resourcefulness, it’s time to reset and assess what’s gone right and what’s gone wrong. One month into a new season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney sound the alarm bells about the state of the pitching staff while also explaining the key elements of this good start.
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"Cubs takeaways from Dodger Stadium: “This is the standard.”" is an episode of North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast. Runtime 29 min. Published April 27, 2026. Hit play above to stream it here, or open the free Spot Sports app for background play and offline downloads.