# Cubs mailbag: Questions about the trade deadline are already starting

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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: 2026-05-09T15:01:59+00:00
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## Resource

Blockbuster trades do not typically happen at this point in the baseball calendar. Still, it is not too early to start asking about how the Cubs will approach the trade deadline this summer. The team has performed at such a high level – and endured so many pitching injuries already – that the trade deadline will be a dominant topic around Wrigley Field. For an early read on the market, potential targets and possible trade chips, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are here for an interactive show, responding to listeners. 🌶️ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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