The Tony Clark scandal hovered over spring training as union officials visited Cubs camp on Wednesday in Arizona. Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with a full report from Mesa. The Athletic beat writers then give a very encouraging update on Cade Horton, who after an awesome rookie season already looks like a potential Cy Young Award contender and Game 1 playoff starter. Plus details on a subtraction to Chicago’s front office and what that might mean for the club’s pursuit of Japanese talent.

The Tony Clark scandal hovered over spring training as union officials visited Cubs camp on Wednesday in Arizona. Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney with a full report from Mesa. The Athletic beat writers then give a very encouraging update on Cade Horton, who after an awesome rookie season already looks like a potential Cy Young Award contender and Game 1 playoff starter. Plus details on a subtraction to Chicago&rsquo;s front office and what that might mean for the club&rsquo;s pursuit of Japanese talent.

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North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

Cubs news and notes: MLBPA problems and much more from spring training

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The PCA Show came to the South Side, which generated an electric atmosphere for the latest installment of the crosstown rivalry. In winning that three-game series, the White Sox showed off their young talent and exposed some areas of concern for the Cubs. Crow-Armstrong always plays with emotion, and the All-Star center fielder complimented the White Sox for the team they’re building, but the Cubs need to get their lineup going again. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney also break down the state of a pitching staff that appears to be feeling the effects from all those injuries.

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The PCA Show came to the South Side, which generated an electric atmosphere for the latest installment of the crosstown rivalry. In winning that three-game series, the White Sox showed off their young talent and exposed some areas of concern for the Cubs. Crow-Armstrong always plays with emotion, and the All-Star center fielder complimented the White Sox for the team they&rsquo;re building, but the Cubs need to get their lineup going again. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney also break down the state of a pitching staff that appears to be feeling the effects from all those injuries. If you like your money, Mint Mobile is for you. Plans start at $15/month at <a href="https://mintmobile.com/Territory">MintMobile.com/Territory</a>
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Pete Crow-Armstrong gets into it with a White Sox fan and more takeakways from the Cubs’ rough road trip

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Do the Cubs have enough top prospects in their farm system to make a blockbuster deal this summer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another primer on the trade deadline, bringing you the names to know and explaining the concepts that guide Chicago’s front office. Does Kevin Alcántara have a future at Wrigley Field? Could Pedro Ramírez be a keeper? And are Matt Shaw and Moisés Ballesteros untouchable parts of the major-league roster? It’s still early in the season, but these are relevant questions as the Cubs think about ways to fortify a World Series contender.

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Do the Cubs have enough top prospects in their farm system to make a blockbuster deal this summer? The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with another primer on the trade deadline, bringing you the names to know and explaining the concepts that guide Chicago&rsquo;s front office. Does Kevin Alc&aacute;ntara have a future at Wrigley Field? Could Pedro Ram&iacute;rez be a keeper? And are Matt Shaw and Mois&eacute;s Ballesteros untouchable parts of the major-league roster? It&rsquo;s still early in the season, but these are relevant questions as the Cubs think about ways to fortify a World Series contender. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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What we’re hearing about the Cubs: Trade deadline ideas

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Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory.

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Ahead of another crosstown series on the South Side, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney empty their notebooks in Chicago. How has Brown evolved to the point where he might actually become that top-of-the-rotation starter the club previously envisioned? What do the Cubs see in the recently signed Hendriks, a former All-Star closer for the White Sox? And is this version of the White Sox for real? Get ready for a Cubs-Sox weekend with North Side Territory. Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* <a href="https://seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10">seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10</a> Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount
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Cubs news and notes: Ben Brown steps up, Liam Hendriks’ comeback and more

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Cubs news and notes: MLBPA problems and much more from spring training

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