Mitch Widmeier, Jason Ross, Matt Trueblood, & Brandon Glick

North Side Baseball Podcast

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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.

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Mitch Widmeier, Jason Ross, Matt Trueblood, & Brandon Glick

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Episode 8: Drew Pomeranz Arrival & What To Make Of Dansby Swanson's Start 24.04.2025 1:25:27

The Cubs acquired Drew Pomeranz and selected his contract. Pomeranz hasn't pitched in the bigs since 2021. What can he bring to the bullpen? What do we make of the slow start from Dansby Swanson and the ascending Pete Crow-Armstrong?

Episode 7: Steele Injury & Its Impact, PCA Extension Chatter 16.04.2025 1:00:08

Justin Steele's season-ending injury will have quite the domino effect on the rotation. Who could the Cubs target as a trade option? Pete Crow-Armstrong didn't take Chicago up on a recent extension offer but Cubs fans shouldn't be worried. The bullpen continues to be a roller coaster ride. Who do we trust the most?

Episode 6: Kyle Tucker's Contract Situation, Justin Steele's Early-Season Scuffling 09.04.2025 1:08:46

After Vladimir Guerrero Jr. got an extension done with Toronto, Kyle Tucker is the premier name for next offseason set to hit free agency. Can the Cubs get something done before that? How concerned should Cubs fans be with Ryan Pressly's numbers so far? Is the production offensively from the catchers going to keep up?

Episode 5: Bullpen Worries & Kyle Tucker Is Good At Baseball 02.04.2025 1:28:22

Chicago's bullpen had a meltdown Sunday against Arizona. Is it time to panic? What do the numbers say about the season so far for Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Shaw? The Cubs have a little less than a year to sell Kyle Tucker on Chicago and the franchise. Can they do it?

Episode 4: Cubs Lose Tokyo Series, Looking Ahead To Arizona 20.03.2025 1:00:31

Chicago lost both games against the Dodgers in the Tokyo series. What are the takeaways from the starts made by Shota Imanaga and Justin Steele? What about Ben Brown's relief appearance? What tweaks could be made to the lineup? A look ahead to the series against the Diamondbacks coming up next week!

Episode 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Spring & Thoughts On Tokyo Series 12.03.2025 1:00:08

Pete Crow-Armstrong is having an incredible spring. How should fans control their expectations? Craig Counsell had an interesting comment about prospect Cade Horton and his timeline. What are the thoughts on the Tokyo series and what bat outside of Kyle Tucker is the most critical this season?

Episode 2: Tucker's Presence In Lineup, Year Two Expectations For Imanaga 07.03.2025 39:06

Kyle Tucker was the big offseason acquisition for Chicago. How much pressure will his bat take off the rest of the lineup? Will Shota Imanaga be able to back up his incredible rookie season? Where does the Cubs outfield rank across the league?

Episode 1: 2025 Expectations & Prospects To Watch 26.02.2025 1:08:46

Spring training is underway and optimism is swirling around Chicago's chances to claim the division in 2025. Mitch Widmeier and Jason Ross talk about Cubs prospects to keep tabs on this spring, how Matt Shaw's game win translate, who the No. 5 starter in the rotation will be and whether or not the Cubs are serious contenders.