# Cubs mailbag: Bullpen panic level, trade deadline thoughts and more

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Podcast: [North Side Territory: A Chicago Cubs Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast-6915210)
Published: 2026-04-09T16:09:18+00:00
Episode link: https://omny.fm/shows/north-side-territory-a-chicago-cubs-podcast/cubs-mailbag-bullpen-panic-level-trade-deadline-thoughts-and-more
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## Resource

With the Cubs starting to get into the flow of the season, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney answer timely questions from listeners. How concerned should Cubs fans be about the state of the bullpen? What are the takeaways from potential aces Cade Horton and Justin Steele suffering serious injuries in back-to-back years? Is it too early to start thinking about the trade deadline? (Never.) Listen to North Side Territory all year round for the latest information on the Cubs. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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