With spring training rapidly approaching, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with a pitching-centric mailbag, answering questions from listeners about which free agents are still in play, how Craig Counsell will manage the bullpen and whether the Cubs will go with a six-man rotation. Listen all year round for the latest information from the North Side.

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As subzero weather grips Chicago, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are looking forward to spring training in Arizona and what’s next for the Cubs. In this episode, the two beat writers analyze the Peralta deal and what it means for the Brewers and the rest of the National League. Another Cooperstown election and the 10-year reunion of the 2016 World Series team prompts a question: Will anyone from that group make the Hall of Fame? Plus more on Chas McCormick and the strong sense that this front office is not done yet.

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It could be nothing. But this is a front office that is always willing to listen, never viewing a player as untouchable. And the Cubs are clearly signaling that they’re not yet done with their offseason moves. So where does that leave Shaw and Hoerner now that the Cubs have a potential surplus of infielders after the addition of Alex Bregman? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share what they’re hearing on North Side Territory, the go-to show for offseason news and analysis of the Cubs.

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Now that the Tucker saga has a predictable ending – the top free agent is heading to Dodger Stadium – The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give some insights into why the Cubs seemed to move on a long time ago. Closing Alex Bregman’s five-year, $175 million deal certainly took a lot of heat off the Cubs organization leading into its annual winter convention. But the front office also hasn’t yet shut down any of the trade speculation surrounding Hoerner, Shaw and a potential surplus of infielders. North Side Territory, your offseason home for Cubs news and analysis, gets into all of those angles and more.

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What an introduction to Chicago for the two-time World Series champion who purposely chose No. 3 for his new jersey. Yes, Bregman wants a third World Series ring to add to his collection. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the significance of this moment, how the five-year, $175 million deal came together and where Bregman is planning to make an impact, on and off the field.

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On an electric night for Chicago sports fans, the Cubs reminded the city and the baseball world that they are still a big-market force, closing a five-year, $175 million deal with Bregman before the Bears roared back for a playoff victory over the Packers. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain why the Cubs have been so enamored with the All-Star third baseman and what Bregman’s arrival means for the rest of this year and beyond.

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After trading for Edward Cabrera and upgrading their starting rotation, the Cubs have a clear need for another hitter and a genuine opportunity to level up their roster. With the free-agent market moving slowly, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain where the Cubs are at with Bo Bichette, Alex Bregman, Cody Bellinger and Kyle Tucker, analyzing their potential fits both on and off the field.

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The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down all the angles to Chicago’s biggest offseason move thus far – what the Cubs see in Cabrera, why Owen Caissie was dealt to the Marlins and where the front office goes from here. For detailed scouting reports and behind-the-scenes insights, listen to North Side Territory all winter and throughout the season.

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Happy New Year from North Side Territory, the show that covers all the offseason angles involving the Cubs.

The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back to sketch out what the Cubs might do now that Tatsuya Imai has decided to sign with the Astros.

Look for certain names to resurface in free agency, and expect more trade rumors to pop up. Plus, an explainer on what the Cubs have done with their bullpen and how that sets up the rest of the winter (and start of spring training).

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The Imai sweepstakes ended with the Japanese pitcher picking an unexpected team and settling for a smaller contract than projected. The Astros took on some risk, but they could also be rewarded with a very good pitcher. Why didn’t the Cubs sign Imai? And where do they go from here? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break it all down on North Side Territory, the show for all the latest offseason news surrounding the Cubs.

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