North Side Baseball Podcast

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?

The Chicago Cubs parted with top prospect Owen Caissie and two other prospects to acquire Marlins right-handed pitcher Edward Cabrera. Let's break it down from all angles!

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?

Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the NLDS.

Matthew Boyd and the Cubs dominated the Brewers in the final NLDS game at Wrigley Field. Mitch and Jason talk about the Cubs' performance and what it will look like to head back to Milwaukee for game five.

Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' game three win against the Brewers. It turns out that the Cubs can also score multiple runs in the first and win a baseball game!