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The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 39: Cubs Sign Hoby Milner, Winter Meetings RecapJason 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.
2025-12-1241 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 38: Will Cubs Free Agency Include A Splash Add?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?
2025-11-2036 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 37: Chicago Cubs Free Agency PreviewLet'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?
2025-11-071h 03The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 36: Well, That's It For 2025Mitch and Jason break down the Cubs' heartbreaking Game 5 loss in the NLDS.
2025-10-121h 09The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 35: Cubs Tie Up The Series, Head Back To MilwaukeeMatthew 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.
2025-10-1053 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 34: Cubs Get Some Of That Home Cookin'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!
2025-10-0949 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 33: Cubs Struggle To Score After First Inning, Drop Game TwoThe Cubs (again) jumped out to an early lead against the Brewers, and (again) gave up the lead in the bottom of the first. With their backs now against the wall, the team returns to Chicago and Wrigley Field for game three.
2025-10-0747 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 32: Cubs Lose Badly In Game One Of NLDSCraig Counsell and the Cubs were roughed up from the get-go in the first game of the National League Divisional Series against the Brewers. While Matthew Boyd and Michael Soroka struggled, Aaron Civale pitched important innings to keep the Cubs bullpen fresh for later in the series.
2025-10-0538 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 31: Cubs Topple Padres In Nailbiter; Next Up, BrewersMitch and Jason break down the winner-take-all game three against the Padres, and look forward to the Brewers series, which starts in Milwaukee on Saturday.
2025-10-0355 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 30: Cubs Fall To Padres, Force Must-Win Game ThreeMitch, Jason, and Brock talk about the Cubs being shut out against Dylan Cease and the Padres, forcing an elimination game three on Thursday at Wrigley Field.
2025-10-0249 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 29: Padres-Cubs Game One ReactionMitch and Jason are joined by Brock Beauchamp as they break down the Cubs' crucial game one win against the Padres.
2025-10-0156 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 28: How Worried Are You About Kyle Tucker?Kyle Tucker is back in Chicago, and Jed Hoyer said Tuesday the hope is to have him for a couple of regular-season games before the playoffs. Where's your concern level with Tucker? Should Daniel Palencia take over as closer upon returning? Are the Cubs and Padres on a collision course?
2025-09-2449 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 27: Nico Hoerner's Incredible SeasonNico Hoerner has been an underrated star for the Cubs all season. How valuable will he be come postseason time? Who should the Cubs' number two starter in the playoffs be? Does Michael Soroka have a role in the bullpen when the postseason begins?
2025-09-171h 00The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 26: What Does The Daniel Palencia Injury Mean For The Bullpen?With Daniel Palencia on the shelf and it being unknown if he'll be back for the postseason, who steps up in the Cubs' bullpen? What's the data say about the year Carson Kelly has had?
2025-09-1053 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 25: What Is The Data Saying About Pete Crow-Armstrong?What do the additions of Carlos Santana and Aaron Civale do for the Cubs? Will either make the postseason roster? What's the data saying about Pete Crow-Armstrong? Let's look at the playoff picture!
2025-09-0356 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 24: How Good Has Cade Horton Been?Cade Horton continues to dazzle on the bump for the Cubs. Is Kyle Tucker waking up? The schedule remains light for Chicago moving ahead. Can they capitalize?
2025-08-271h 03The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 23: Most & Least Concerning Players In Cubs LineupSome of the critical pieces of the lineup for Craig Counsell have been slumping. Who is the most concerning of the bunch and the least concerning? Is the rotation sustainable for a postseason run? Let's talk Matt Shaw!
2025-08-131h 00The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 22: Mike Soroka Injured After Only Two Innings With CubsMichael Soroka landed on the IL with a shoulder injury after just two innings with the Cubs. How worried should everyone be? Reaction to the trade deadline and what Jed Hoyer did and didn't do. What's going on with Kyle Tucker? Let's take a look at the playoff picture!
2025-08-061h 07The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 21: What To Make Of Ian Happ's Season Is Ian Happ a victim of bad luck at the plate this year, or are there deeper issues going on? Is Cade Horton figuring it out? Plenty of Cubs trade deadline talk too!
2025-07-301h 05The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 20: National League Central Race Just Getting StartedCraig Counsell has made a switch at the top of the lineup. What do we think about it? Ben Brown struggled again but what do the numbers say? The division race between Chicago and Milwaukee is just heating up.
2025-07-2357 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 19: Matthew Boyd, The All-StarAfter a tremendous first half, Matthew Boyd has been named an All-Star for the first time! Boyd makes it three Cubs selected but were Seiya Suzuki and Michael Busch snubbed? How good is Daniel Palencia?
2025-07-081h 05The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 18: The Quietly Great Season Of Michael BuschHow are we feeling about the Cubs after a 13-13 month of June? Michael Busch isn't getting enough credit for his incredible season. We talk trades and trade ideas and discuss the worrisome nature of Chicago's bench.
2025-07-021h 10The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 17: The Consistency Of Ian Happ Ian Happ has been the model of consistency in Chicago and that's no different this year. The Cubs have struggled against lefties in the last month. How concerning is the trend? What will be the corresponding move when Shota Imanaga returns on Thursday?
2025-06-251h 06The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 16: Cubs Pitching Wins The WeekendChicago used its pitching to take three of four from Pittsburgh over the weekend. What arms stood out? Early All-Star results are in with Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker leading the way in the National League outfield. Is Ryan Pressly back, and we take a look at the Cubs-Brewers series.
2025-06-181h 03The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 15: Should Daniel Palencia Be The Closer?Daniel Palencia has ran with the opportunity to close games for the Cubs. Should he be the guy moving forward? Is a 10+ WAR season in the cards for Pete Crow-Armstrong? What do we make of Cade Horton's season so far and what can be expected moving forward?
2025-06-1151 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 14: Are We Buying The Ryan Pressly Turnaround?Ryan Pressly has appeared to turn a corner but what do the numbers say? A hat tip to the season Nico Hoerner is putting together so far and a look at the upcoming schedule for the Cubs.
2025-06-041h 09The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 13: Matt Shaw's Triumphant ReturnMatt Shaw is starting to figure it out at the plate in his second stint with the Cubs this year. What's up with the home run problem for Jameson Taillon? Is Seiya Suzuki going to be an All-Star?
2025-05-2952 minThe North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 12: Sweeping The White Sox & The Return Of Matt ShawThe Cubs finished up a sweep of the White Sox on Sunday and called up on of their top prospects in Matt Shaw on Monday for another go. What do we make of Kenta Maeda's minor-league deal and what's the current state of the bullpen?
2025-05-211h 14The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 11: Cade Horton Makes His MLB DebutCade Horton made his highly anticipated MLB debut for the Cubs over the weekend. What did we make of it? How has PCA handled duties at the top of the order and where would the rotation be without Matthew Boyd?
2025-05-141h 16The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 10: Shota Lands On The IL, Now What?The Cubs will have to make a move in the rotation after Shota Imanaga ended up on the shelf. All signs point towards Cade Horton and a potential debut this weekend against the Mets. Is Pete Crow-Armstrong a runaway All-Star at this point in the season? What do we make of Dansby Swanson's hot streak since moving down in the order?
2025-05-071h 09The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 9: Is Michael Busch For Real?Michael Busch has quietly put together a strong first month. How much of it is sustainable and at minimum is he better than we expected? Jason gives a good look at what's going on for the Cubs prospects in the minors and what has stood out to us so far in the MLB season?
2025-04-301h 23The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 8: Drew Pomeranz Arrival & What To Make Of Dansby Swanson's StartThe 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?
2025-04-241h 25The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 7: Steele Injury & Its Impact, PCA Extension ChatterJustin 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?
2025-04-161h 00The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 6: Kyle Tucker's Contract Situation, Justin Steele's Early-Season ScufflingAfter 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?
2025-04-091h 08The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 5: Bullpen Worries & Kyle Tucker Is Good At BaseballChicago'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?
2025-04-021h 28The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 4: Cubs Lose Tokyo Series, Looking Ahead To ArizonaChicago 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!
2025-03-201h 00The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 3: Pete Crow-Armstrong's Big Spring & Thoughts On Tokyo SeriesPete 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?
2025-03-121h 00The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 2: Tucker's Presence In Lineup, Year Two Expectations For ImanagaKyle 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?
2025-03-071h 03The North Side Baseball PodcastEpisode 1: 2025 Expectations & Prospects To WatchSpring 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.
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Inside Purple & GoldVikings Vs. Packers PreviewDane Mizutani is joined by Mitch Widmeier of Bally North Sports Wisconsin to preview Sunday's game against the Green Bay Packers, how much we will see Jaire Alexander vs Justin Jefferson, making sense of the Packers defense, who the x-factor is for Green Bay's offense and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-3048 minInside Purple & GoldMitch Widmeier of Bally Sports North Joins UsDane is joined by Mitch Widmeier of Bally Sports North Wisconsin to preview Sunday's game against the Packers, Mitch discusses the season outlook so far for Green Bay, the shortcomings of Green Bay during their win streak, the thought of a rematch in a the wild card round and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2022-12-3016 minInside Purple & GoldJaire Alexander vs. Justin JeffersonDane continues his conversation with Mitch Widmeier of Bally Sports North Wisconsin on what offensive weapons could spoil the Vikings defense, how much we will see Jaire Alexander shadow Justin Jefferson and making sense of the Green Bay defense and more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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