North Side Baseball Podcast
A weekly podcast about the Chicago Cubs, with in-depth analysis from North Side Baseball writers Mitch Widmeier, Jason Ross, Matt Trueblood, and Brandon Glick.
Episodes
The Chicago Cubs rotation continues to be plagued with injuries. Could a trade to add be in store sooner rather than later? What should we make of Ben Brown starting?
The Chicago Cubs keep finding contributions from across the board. On Monday it was Michael Conforto in the form of a walk-off home run! How about the season Shota Imanaga is having!
Justin Steele suffers a setback. The Chicago Cubs offense has been taking off and two players in Pete Crow-Armstrong and Michael Busch are starting to heat up after slow starts! Let's talk about it all!
Jason and Mitch discuss the latest week of Cubs baseball as they get back over .500, and look to push up the NLC standings.
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The Cubs had seen some arm injuries early this season, but then the season-shaking news happened: Cade Horton will have season-ending surgery. Mitch and Jason break down what it means for the Cubs, and what options they have in its wake.
What'd we make of Edward Cabrera's first start? How about the Nico Hoerner extension? What should the expectations be for Jameson Taillon tonight and moving forward?
Opening Day is upon us in MLB! Let's make some predictions for the Chicago Cubs season! Pete Crow-Armstrong has an extension in place. What does it mean for him and the Cubs?
Spring training is off and running! What do we make of individual performances and tweaks so far with the Cubs roster? How much does it matter at this point?
Pitchers and catchers have reported for the Chicago Cubs! We talk non-roster invitees, PECOTA projections, and some prospect chatter!
After wheeling and dealing for Edward Cabrera, the Cubs stepped up and took a big domino off the market in signing Alex Bregman. What's next for Jed Hoyer and the rest of the front office?
Jason Ross and Brock Beauchamp analyze the five-year contract the Cubs gave to third baseman Alex Bregman just days after trading for Edward Cabrera. What does this mean for the Cubs' infield in 2026 and beyond, particularly Matt Shaw and Nico Hoerner?
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Jason and Mitch recap the MLB Winter Meetings, discuss recent Cubs free agent and trade rumors, and discuss the pickup of side-arming lefty reliever, Hoby Milner.
Shota Imanaga accepted the qualifying offer to return to the Chicago Cubs. What does it mean for the rotation and could Chicago still go big game hunting for another arm?
Let's talk Cubs offseason! Will Shota Imanaga take his qualifying offer? Odds are, Kyle Tucker will be elsewhere in 2026, so where might Chicago go big game hunting in free agency? Could Dylan Cease be an option?
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