After the Cubs passed baseball’s most difficult opening test, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from the first month of the season. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are the names that jump out in a much-improved offense. Craig Counsell’s blunt assessment of Ben Brown summed up the sense of urgency around the club: “We need better.” Already, it seems clear what Jed Hoyer’s front office will be looking for at the trade deadline.Go to harrys.com/FOUL for a $3 Trial Set. Get an edge on your shave with Harry’s.
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Do the Cubs have the best offense in baseball?
It’s not a silly question to ask at this early stage of the season. The numbers are off the charts. The entertainment value is back at Wrigley Field. And Kyle Tucker might be the best hitter in the game right now. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s happening at this moment, from the Tucker effect to Pete Crow-Armstrong’s emergence to a catching group that has become a real strength.
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Wrigley Field is rocking again
Once again, the Cubs are becoming a must-see attraction. In a city that desperately wants to see a winner, and an iconic stadium that lacked buzz in recent years, the Cubs just put together two wild wins over the Dodgers. The entire scene felt like a potential playoff preview. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from how the club matched up against the defending World Series champs.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.
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How to fix the Cubs bullpen
Good starting pitching and an explosive offense have masked some of the issues with Chicago’s bullpen. A winning record and an early lead in the division have also slightly lowered the concern level at Wrigley Field. But Cubs manager Craig Counsell and president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer are taking a proactive approach to fixing the bullpen. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the trade for Drew Pomeranz, the differences between this group and last year’s unreliable bullpen, and the big-picture thinking that guides these decisions.Go to Hungryroot.com/FT and use code FT to get 40% off your first box and a free item of your choice for life!
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Cubs officials showing sense of urgency with roster
By demoting Matt Shaw to the minors, Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer and manager Craig Counsell demonstrated that their patience will not be unlimited. The recent shake-up was also felt in the bullpen, an area where the Cubs have to be aggressive until something else clicks. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down what all these decisions mean, and how this proactive approach also applies to the trade deadline and beyond.Upgrade your wardrobe and save on @trueclassic at trueclassic.com/FOUL! #trueclassicpod
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About North Side Territory: a Chicago Cubs podcast
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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