Episode

Are the Cubs really this bad?

Podcast: North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast
Published: May 26, 2026
Duration seconds: 2120
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Summary

An extreme downturn has made those two 10-game winning streaks feel like ancient history. Even if it’s not quite time to panic, it’s fair to wonder how good this team really is, and question how the club is going to get out of this rut. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have some ideas, based on their reporting from inside the clubhouse. After reshuffling the lineup, benching veteran players and calling up top prospects from the minors, how many more cards do the Cubs have left to play? Use our code for 10% off your next SeatGeek order* seatgeek.onelink.me/RrnK/TERRITORY10 Sponsored by SeatGeek. *Restrictions apply. Max $20 discount 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.