Do the Cubs have enough young talent to sustain a perennial playoff contender? Geoff Pontes joins the show to discuss his top-10 rankings of the organization’s best prospects. In a wide-ranging conversation with The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney, the Baseball America writer shares his reporting on the farm system’s pitching deficit, as well as perspectives on the hitters who can move quickly toward Wrigley Field and the trade chips potentially on the table. Get 15% off The Perfect Jean with the code FOUL15 at theperfectjean.nyc/FOUL15 #theperfectjeanpod

Back from Las Vegas, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney compare notes after roaming The Cosmopolitan this week, trying to track down information on the Cubs. The two writers from The Athletic share what they heard and observed at the sport’s offseason kick-off event. Included in this episode: names the Cubs are targeting in free agency, an overall assessment of the pitching market and an update on the club’s bullpen strategy. Follow North Side Territory all winter for the latest news surrounding the Cubs. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are in Las Vegas for Major League Baseball’s GM meetings, reporting on the latest developments with the Cubs. At this traditional starting point for the offseason, the Cubs are signaling their intentions to think big with their pitching staff, not ruling out the top free agents. Listen to North Side Territory for a rundown on those early targets, the mood within the front office and the layers to the Shota Imanaga decisions. Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.

With the offseason underway, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the latest happenings around a Cubs team that will be very busy this winter. What did Pete Crow-Armstrong learn from his Gold Glove-winning season? How will Jed Hoyer’s front office rebuild a bullpen almost entirely from scratch? And why do these early offseason moves seem overly conscious of the budget? Listen to North Side Territory, which will be in Las Vegas for next week’s GM meetings. Get Huel for 15% off for New Customers only with code FOUL at Huel.com/FOUL (Minimum $75 purchase)

The Cubs made their first major offseason move by declining a three-year option to extend Shota Imanaga’s contract. In turn, the Japanese pitcher declined his player option for next season and elected to become a free agent. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring you both sides of this story, explaining why Chicago’s front office made this decision and how Imanaga will explore his options. What is the next move for the Cubs? And where does Imanaga go from here? Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes. Head to Superpower.com and use code TAKE20 at checkout for $20 off your membership. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

With the World Series nearing a conclusion, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners to give Cubs fans a preview of what to expect this winter. This edition of the mailbag gives insights into Jed Hoyer’s front office, the shape of the 2026 pitching staff and which players might be up for a contract extension. Follow North Side Territory all offseason for the latest news and notes on the Cubs. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

The Cubs are probably going to pour their resources into the pitching staff this offseason. Without making any moves, the club could right now put together a competitive 2026 Opening Day lineup. But where’s the fun in that? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney go over the names you need to know this winter – and there are several familiar faces on this list of hitters with the potential to take the Cubs to the next level. Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod Check out square.com/go/FOUL and go support your favorite neighborhood spot to see what Square has been up to in your neck of the woods.

Already shifting into offseason mode, it’s not too early to start thinking about which pitchers the Cubs will be targeting this winter, both via trades and the free-agent market. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you five names to consider, based on their reporting and institutional knowledge, as well as the reasons why (or why not) they would fit into the organization’s plans. After a shortened playoff run that exposed some issues with Chicago’s pitching staff, this will be a clear area of focus. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

After winning a playoff round and then losing to a small-market rival, the Cubs are trying to build a team for the next level, which would mean finishing ahead of the Brewers in the division and seriously competing for a World Series trophy. Changes to the roster are inevitable. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give you their best guesses on who won’t be back, and how the front office is looking at this offseason opportunity. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Download Cash App Today: capl.onelink.me/vFut/hap8idx8 #CashAppPod. Cash App is a financial services platform, not a bank. Banking services provided by Cash App’s bank partner(s). Prepaid debit cards issued by Sutton Bank, Member FDIC. See terms and conditions at cash.app/legal/us/en-us/card-agreement. Direct deposit and promotions provided by Cash App, a Block, Inc. brand. Visit cash.app/legal/podcast for full disclosures. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

After processing Jed Hoyer’s entire end-of-season news conference, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their latest takeaways. The answers (and non-answers) from Chicago’s president of baseball operations were telling. The Wrigley Field interview room provided a good snapshot of where the Cubs are as an organization (and where they still have to go). The offseason will revolve around Shota Imanaga’s complicated contract decisions, a rebuild of the pitching staff and the Kyle Tucker situation. North Side Territory will have it all covered. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins.Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the visiting clubhouse in Milwaukee, where Cubs players processed the disappointing end to a good (but not great) season. What happened against the Brewers? How is there a chance that Kyle Tucker comes back to Wrigley Field? And where does the front office turn its focus now? Listen to North Side Territory throughout the offseason for the latest information. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

In winning two elimination games, the Cubs put the pressure back on the Brewers as this National League Division Series returns to Milwaukee. The fans sensed the moment, too, chanting “Fred-dy! Fred-dy!” as Ian Happ finally delivered his signature postseason moment against Brewers ace Freddy Peralta. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their reporting and insights from the clubhouse, getting you set up for the decisive Game 5 as October rolls on. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

Fans will get at least one more night of playoff baseball at Wrigley Field this year. An electric atmosphere greeted the Cubs on Wednesday as they returned home facing an 0-2 deficit in their best-of-five National League Division Series against the rival Brewers. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from Game 3, outline the pitching plans for Thursday’s Game 4 and identify what has to happen in order for the Cubs to advance. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

What a letdown for Cubs fans, and a team that believed it could do something special. A National League Division Series that began with so much promise and potential has fizzled out, at least from a Chicago perspective. The Brewers keep showing why they were the best team in baseball during the regular season, and how this is playing out has to be embarrassing for the Cubs as an organization. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down with their insights straight from the visiting clubhouse in Milwaukee. Foul Territory Presented by FOX One: Start your 7-day free trial today at FOXone.com Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

After all the hype surrounding this grudge match, the Brewers came out and completely dominated the Cubs at the start of this National League Division Series. What just happened? How do the Cubs regroup? Where does this best-of-five matchup go from here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are reporting from Milwaukee, giving you insights directly from the field and the clubhouse. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod

The Cubs are fully in postseason mode, making spectacular defensive plays, deploying their bullpen aggressively, and spraying champagne and beer all over the clubhouse. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you behind the scenes to explain the moments won the Wild Card Series that eliminated the Padres, and describe the current vibes in the clubhouse. Plus, a look ahead to a must-see series in Milwaukee, where Craig Counsell will return as the villain and try to end the Brewers’ magical season. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

What was Craig Counsell thinking? And does it really matter when the offense scores zero runs? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to break down Game 2 of a National League Wild Card Series that suddenly shifted when San Diego’s stars came out at Wrigley Field and the Cubs’ curious pitching plans did not work out. It’s also time to look ahead and identify what will determine the elimination game. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins.

What an atmosphere. In taking control of their National League Wild Card Series, the Cubs restored the big-game energy at the Friendly Confines. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down Tuesday’s Game 1 win over the Padres. Between the huge swings by Seiya Suzuki and Carson Kelly, Craig Counsell’s bullpen usage and Dansby Swanson’s momentum-shifting defense, the Cubs showed their blueprint for October. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Go to OmahaSteaks.com to get 50% off sitewide, plus an extra 20% off select favorites and more limited-time deals during their Early Black Friday Sale. Use Promo Code FOUL at checkout for an extra $35 off.

There’s a full scouting report within this Wild Card crossover episode between North Side Territory and Friar Territory. Who's going to be the hero (or the goat)? Which team has the pitching edge? Will home-field advantage matter? Kyle Glaser, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down the star personalities, matchups and X-factors that will decide this best-of-three series at Wrigley Field. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins. Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL

Maybe there’s a scenario in which Cade Horton throws another pitch for the Cubs this year. But for now, the club is operating under the assumption that Horton will be unavailable until at least the National League Championship Series. And that’s only if the Cubs advance that far and Horton recovers from a fractured rib in time. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney detail the Horton situation and how the Cubs are planning for their wild-card matchup against the Padres. Download the DraftKings Sportsbook app and use code FOUL, bet $5 and get $300 in bonus bets instantly, plus over $200 off NFL Sunday Ticket from YouTube and YouTubeTV. Go to Superpower.com to learn more and lock in the special $199 price while it lasts. Live up to your 100-Year potential. #superpowerpod