Nearing the end of spring training, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open their notebooks for some information on how the team is coming together. Why did Cubs manager Craig Counsell tell his hitting coaches to stay away from Ballesteros? And what’s the story behind this elite hitting prospect? Plus, some reports from evaluators who maybe aren’t as high on Chicago’s pitching staff. Should this be a concern heading into Opening Day? All that and more on the latest episode of North Side Territory, your go-to show for a behind-the-scenes look at the Cubs.    

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Nearing the end of spring training, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open their notebooks for some information on how the team is coming together. Why did Cubs manager Craig Counsell tell his hitting coaches to stay away from Ballesteros? And what&rsquo;s the story behind this elite hitting prospect? Plus, some reports from evaluators who maybe aren&rsquo;t as high on Chicago&rsquo;s pitching staff. Should this be a concern heading into Opening Day? All that and more on the latest episode of North Side Territory, your go-to show for a behind-the-scenes look at the Cubs.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Get 10% off your first month of BlueChew Gold with code FOUL at<a href="http://bluechew.com/"> BlueChew.com</a>

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!

North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast

What we’re hearing about Moisés Ballesteros plus scouts on the Cubs’ pitching staff

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Once again, the Brewers showed they are a superior team, dominating a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field from start to finish. As the Cubs try to regroup, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how they flipped from the hottest team in baseball to a club that looks completely discombobulated. Are the Brewers really that good? Shouldn’t Alex Bregman be better than this? And what do you want to see from Craig Counsell right now?

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Once again, the Brewers showed they are a superior team, dominating a three-game sweep at Wrigley Field from start to finish. As the Cubs try to regroup, The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain how they flipped from the hottest team in baseball to a club that looks completely discombobulated. Are the Brewers really that good? Shouldn&rsquo;t Alex Bregman be better than this? And what do you want to see from Craig Counsell right now?
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The Cubs are falling apart: How is this happening?

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PCA looks like he needs a break. After his vulgar exchange with a White Sox fan on the South Side went viral, the Gold Glove center fielder has committed two glaring errors, physical mistakes that he believes comes from a place of being mentally distracted. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting from inside the Wrigley Field clubhouse, explaining what’s gone wrong for the Cubs recently. Plus, their understanding of the Edward Cabrera situation and how the Cubs might move forward with their pitching.   

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PCA looks like he needs a break. After his vulgar exchange with a White Sox fan on the South Side went viral, the Gold Glove center fielder has committed two glaring errors, physical mistakes that he believes comes from a place of being mentally distracted. The Athletic&rsquo;s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting from inside the Wrigley Field clubhouse, explaining what&rsquo;s gone wrong for the Cubs recently. Plus, their understanding of the Edward Cabrera situation and how the Cubs might move forward with their pitching.&nbsp;&nbsp; To explore coverage, visit <a href="http://aspcapetinsurance.com/">aspcapetinsurance.com/</a><a href="https://www.aspcapetinsurance.com/FOUL">FOUL</a>. The ASPCA&reg; is not an insurer and is not engaged in the business of insurance.

With the Cubs in a funk, Pete Crow-Armstrong’s season is spiraling

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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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What we’re hearing about Moisés Ballesteros plus scouts on the Cubs’ pitching staff

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