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 Cubb...
How the Cubs became a destination for Japanese players
It wasn’t an accident that the Cubs were picked for the Tokyo Series. While the Dodgers are still the preeminent team in Japan, the Cubs have spent years building up their international presence, which has already paid off with the signings of Seiya Suzuki and Shota Imanaga. How did Yu Darvish give the Cubs credibility in this space? And who are some of the next players positioned to make a jump to the majors? Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic share what they’re hearing.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.
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No Opening Day overreactions and more from the Tokyo Dome
The Cubs’ opener was a little sloppy and kind of boring, but this event is truly more than just a game. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma joins Patrick Mooney from Japan, where it feels like Shohei Ohtani is everywhere and the atmosphere is electric. How the Cubs come out of this international trip will be telling.Visit MINTMOBILE.com/Territory to shop premium wireless plans starting at 15 bucks a month.
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Tokyo Mailbag: Cubs bonding, pitching depth and concerns and more
Craig Counsell has made it clear from the start of spring training that the Cubs are going to use their Japan trip as a bonding experience. Finally here and close to playing games, that's exactly what they've done early on. Sahadev Sharma shares what the team has done to grow closer, then answers questions about the Cubs pursuit of more pitching depth, whether there is concern for some poor pitching performances this spring, thoughts on prospect depth and trades and then stories from Sahadev's first few days in Tokyo.
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The Cubs have landed in Japan!
And so has Sahadev Sharma, who’s on the ground in Tokyo, joining Patrick Mooney ahead of a showcase event for Major League Baseball and Nippon Professional Baseball. The Athletic writers wrap up Phase 1 of spring training, dig into more roster decisions and describe the vibes around the team. The Cubs are genuinely excited for Shota Imanaga and Seiya Suzuki, and looking forward to the electric atmosphere that they will encounter inside the Tokyo Dome against the Dodgers.Get 20% off your first Slab Pack or card purchase by going to ArenaClub.com/FOUL and use code FOUL.Â
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Matt Shaw makes the squad
After a few twists and turns, the Cubs landed on bringing their top prospect to Japan and almost certainly making him a big part of their Opening Day roster. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney discuss all the roster ramifications and how things set up for the Tokyo Series. How much does the club believe in Rule 5 draft pick Gage Workman? And what to make of Brad Keller’s spring showing? The games are about to get real.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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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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