Best Sahadev Sharma Podcasts (2025)

While the offense has certainly cooled off, the Cubs have actually extended their lead in the division, which is a sign of a good team. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s going on with the lineup, and Kyle Tucker in particular. Plus more on Shota Imanaga’s timeline and how the Cubs could rearrange their pitching staff o…

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Cubs prospect watch, looking ahead to trade deadline 31:52

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With the Cubs expected to be big buyers at the July 31 trade deadline, now is a good time to check in on their prospects and see what they will have to offer this summer. Geoff Pontes of Baseball America joins the show to deliver his expert analysis and an overall state of the farm system. Having a first-place club with the backing of a strong orga…

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Cubs mailbag: Dealing with the Marlins plus more on roster additions and lineup questions 31:06

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With the trade deadline approaching, listeners are curious about Sandy Alcantara as well as Jed Hoyer’s previous discussions with Miami’s front office. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney are back with more answers on trade possibilities, the looming roster crunch (once Shota Imanaga and Porter Hodge are cleared) and how the Cubs are c…

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Score Values: GLASA & Wells Street Art Festival 19:10

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On this edition of Score Values, Alex Kuhn chats with three-time Paralympic athlete Jessica Heims ahead of the GLASA Great Lakes Games. Also, Old Town Merchant & Residents Association executive director Marcy Huttas previews the upcoming Wells Street Art Festival.

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The X-factors that explain the Cubs right now 29:00

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After a relatively easy May, the Cubs are facing much tougher tests during these road series in Detroit and Philadelphia. The experience should benefit the Cubs in the long run, and every good team goes through those moments. It’s just hard to tell whether this is a blip or the start of a deeper slump. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Moon…

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With best record in NL, Cubs keep taking care of business 34:56

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Good teams are supposed to beat bad teams, so you can’t ding the Cubs for taking advantage of a weaker part of the schedule, especially when those missed opportunities doomed previous seasons. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s going right for a first-place club that has overcome a lot of adversity and shown real signs …

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Cubs mailbag: Will this be the most aggressive team at the trade deadline? 28:21

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It’s still relatively early, but it’s already clear that the Cubs are planning to buy at the July 31 deadline and trade for the finishing pieces to a legitimate playoff contender. What will be the calculus and the priorities for Cubs president of baseball operations Jed Hoyer? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain the mindset wit…

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Kyle Tucker’s status and what we’ve learned about the Cubs 32:22

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The biggest headline at the moment is Kyle Tucker’s injury scare. But two-plus months into the season, there is a lot for Cubs fans to like about this first-place team. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney provide context to Tucker’s injury, the latest on Shota Imanaga and the reasoning behind using an opener in front of Ben Brown. If t…

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Herb Howard talks Bears' focus coming out of second round of OTAs (Hour 1) 45:12

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Cubs All-Quarter Century Team 41:19

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How would you put together a roster of the best Cubs players since 2000? Spinning off a project for The Athletic, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney do just that, rewinding several eras at Wrigley Field and appreciating some of the loudest personalities and biggest moments in franchise history. Though there are some minor disagreements, this is a fu…

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Cubs mailbag: Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, trade deadline and more 33:32

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As the Cubs continue to roll, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take questions from listeners and explain what’s making this first-place team tick. Cade Horton is prominently mentioned as a potential top-of-the-rotation starter. Matt Shaw has impressed everyone since his reset at Triple-A Iowa. But what is the front office thinking? …

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Sizing up the Cubs with one-third of the season completed 29:02

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It’s time to break down a first-place team that is exceeding all expectations. What has gone right? And what could go wrong? The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have it all covered, from Kyle Tucker being better than advertised to Pete Crow-Armstrong turning into a star. The offense is a juggernaut while the pitching staff is the obvio…

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Makhlouf: Are you sold on this Cubs team or is too early to tell? (Hour 1) 30:01

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Makhlouf: Alex Cohen is fascinated by Pete Crow-Armstrong's season (Hour 2) 42:48

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Makhlouf: Does the national media have a point on the backlash toward Caleb Williams? (Hour 3) 30:25

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Rosenbloom & Esposito: Would you trade Pete Crow-Armstrong for Paul Skenes? (Hour 1) 44:24

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In the first hour, Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito recap the weekend in Chicago sports, and they center it around the Cubs offense putting on a show once again this weekend against the Reds, and Rosie throws out a trade proposal for the Cubs: Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Pirates for Paul Skenes.

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Rosenbloom & Esposito: Herb Howard doesn't want Caleb Williams to prolong Seth Wickersham's story (Hour 2) 41:30

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In the second hour, Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito talk with Bears beat reporter Herb Howard for The Bigs about the recent fallout of Caleb Williams' pre-draft feelings about the Bears, they go back to callers about Rosie's trade idea of the Cubs giving up Pete Crow-Armstrong to the Pirates for Paul Skenes, and they aren't moved at all by the B…

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Rosenbloom & Esposito: Bruce Levine talks Cubs and their MLB-best offense (Hour 3) 39:48

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In the third hour, Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito talk with Score Baseball insider Bruce Levine on the Cubs offense continuing to put up extreme numbers, they talk all things Chicago sports with Jon Greenberg of The Athletic, and they revisit Boomer Esiason recently blasting Bears QB Caleb Williams for Seth Wickersham's story that came out rece…

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Rosenbloom & Esposito: Transition with Ramie Makhlouf 12:47

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Steve Rosenbloom and Mike Esposito welcomes Ramie Makhlouf in for Transition.

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Cubs vs. Reds as the division race picks up speed 40:02

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Fifty games into the season, the Cubs are 10 over .500 and leading the National League Central. The Reds, however, could be a problem. For a scouting report on Cincinnati, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney bring in C. Trent Rosecrans, their colleague at The Athletic, ahead of a Memorial Day weekend series at Great American Ball Park. Tune in for mo…

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Pete Crow-Armstrong is built for this 22:43

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Undeniably, the breakout star of this Cubs season is Pete Crow-Armstrong, who is quickly gaining notice beyond Wrigley Field and becoming one of the most exciting players in the entire sport. To understand why this is happening, listen to Cubs assistant GM Jared Banner, who joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney for a conversation about PCA-mania.…

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Cubs give Matt Shaw another chance to show he belongs 33:28

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The Cubs didn’t really hesitate last month when they demoted Matt Shaw, the club’s Opening Day third baseman and top prospect heading into the season. After a reset at Triple-A Iowa, Shaw is now back in The Show. What was the message sent to Shaw? How did his swing get so out of whack? Who else is out there if the Cubs want to make a move at the tr…

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Cubs mailbag: Now what would a Pete Crow-Armstrong extension look like? 28:21

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As Pete Crow-Armstrong blossoms into one of the game’s most exciting players, it’s worth revisiting why contract talks were tabled and how both sides view the situation. That is a jumping-off point for more questions on what the Cubs will prioritize at the trade deadline, how much money is available for in-season additions, and where Moisés Ballest…

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Justin Turner finally has his big moment as a Cub 30:15

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This is exactly why the Cubs wanted Justin Turner on their team. And this is exactly what Turner needed after a brutal start to the season had some people wondering if his roster spot was in jeopardy. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney take you inside the clubhouse to understand Turner’s process and his enormous impact on teammates. P…

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Moisés Ballesteros is coming to Wrigley Field 35:32

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In what’s becoming a regular occurrence, the Cubs are calling up another elite prospect to make his major-league debut. To get you prepared for Moisés Ballesteros’ big moment, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney have a scouting report on what to expect from the young left-handed hitter, and why the Cubs are making this move right now. Ballesteros fol…

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Score Values: Lincoln Park Mayfest & Dr. Erie Crawford 18:51

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On this episode, Alex Kuhn chatted with Chuck Griffin about Lincoln Park Mayfest and Dr. Erie S. Crawford about her new book "The Other Side of Midnight."

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The scouting report on Cade Horton 30:54

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With top pitching prospect Cade Horton lined up to make his major-league debut on Saturday night in New York, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney give a full preview of what to expect when the Cubs face the Mets this weekend. This goes back to what the Cubs saw leading up to the 2022 draft, and why they reached for the University of Ok…

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How can the Cubs fix their closer situation? 27:24

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After a historically bad outing, it’s back to the drawing board for Ryan Pressly. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney break down what’s going on with Pressly and why the Cubs aren’t writing him off yet — while still looking at other options for the ninth inning and trying to put him in lower-pressure situations. Plus, a look ahead to t…

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With Shota Imanaga out, Cade Horton could be next up in Cubs rotation 27:25

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Already down one All-Star pitcher, the Cubs will again have to reshape the top of their rotation now that Shota Imanaga has joined Justin Steele on the injured list. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney provide the latest on Imanaga’s hamstring injury, the ongoing internal debate about Cade Horton and what that all means for a top pitch…

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Cubs mailbag: When is Cade Horton coming to Chicago? 32:07

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With the Cubs off to a great start, Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney open up the inbox to field questions from listeners and look ahead to what’s around the corner. The hot corner is an obvious topic of conversation as the Cubs cycle through options ahead of the trade deadline. From there, The Athletic beat writers discuss Craig Counsell’s influen…

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Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins North Side Territory 30:08

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With the offense rolling through the first month of the season, Cubs hitting coach Dustin Kelly joins Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney of The Athletic for a wide-ranging conversation. Kelly explains the evolution of Pete Crow-Armstrong’s game and the impact since Kyle Tucker’s arrival. Plus, the message sent to Matt Shaw when he got sent down to t…

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What we learned about the Cubs in April 28:54

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After the Cubs passed baseball’s most difficult opening test, The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways from the first month of the season. Pete Crow-Armstrong and Kyle Tucker are the names that jump out in a much-improved offense. Craig Counsell’s blunt assessment of Ben Brown summed up the sense of urgency around the …

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Makhlouf & Herron: Bears draft Maryland linebacker Ruben Hyppolite II in 4th round (Hour 1) 44:28

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Makhlouf & Herron: Shedeur Sanders' long wait ends as Browns draft him in 5th round (Hour 2) 45:20

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Makhlouf & Herron: Chris Emma reports live from Halas Hall as Bears wrap up NFL Draft (Hour 3) 21:43

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft Day 2 reaction (Hour 1) 43:19

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft Day 2 reaction (Hour 2) 49:24

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft Day 2 reaction (Hour 3) 36:14

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NFL Draft Special: Bears select Texas A&M DT Shemar Turner with their final 2nd-round pick (Hour 2) 40:41

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Mark Grote and Anthony Herron reacted live to the NFL Draft and analyzed the Bears' selection of Texas A&M defensive tackle Shemar Turner at No. 62 overall in the second round.

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NFL Draft Special: Bears select Missouri WR Luther Burden III, Boston College OT Ozzy Trapilo (Hour 1) 33:25

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Mark Grote and Anthony Herron reacted live to the NFL Draft and analyzed the Bears' selections of Missouri receiver Luther Burden III at No. 39 overall in the second round and Boston College offensive tackle Ozzy Trapilo at No. 56 overall.

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Do the Cubs have the best offense in baseball? 28:07

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It’s not a silly question to ask at this early stage of the season. The numbers are off the charts. The entertainment value is back at Wrigley Field. And Kyle Tucker might be the best hitter in the game right now. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney explain what’s happening at this moment, from the Tucker effect to Pete Crow-Armstrong’…

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft reaction (Hour 1) 40:58

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Ramie Makhlouf reacts to the Bears selecting Michigan TE Colston Loveland with the 10th pick in the NFL Draft.

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft reaction (Hour 2) 41:23

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Ramie Makhlouf continues to react to the Bears taking Michigan TE Colston Loveland at #10 in the NFL Draft.

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Makhlouf: NFL Draft reaction (Hour 3) 39:49

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Ramie Makhlouf continues to react to the Bears taking Michigan TE Colston Loveland at #10 in the NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft Special: Bears select Colston Loveland at No. 10 overall (Hour 3) 57:28

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Mark Grote, Dave Wannstedt and Judson Richards reacted live to the Bears selecting Michigan tight end Colston Loveland with the 10th overall pick in the NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft Special: The draft is underway! (Hour 2) 43:16

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Mark Grote, Dave Wannstedt and Judson Richardson provide coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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NFL Draft Special: What will the Bears do at No. 10? (Hour 1) 48:42

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Mark Grote, Dave Wannstedt and Judson Richardson provide coverage of the 2025 NFL Draft.

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Wrigley Field is rocking again 26:50

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Once again, the Cubs are becoming a must-see attraction. In a city that desperately wants to see a winner, and an iconic stadium that lacked buzz in recent years, the Cubs just put together two wild wins over the Dodgers. The entire scene felt like a potential playoff preview. The Athletic’s Sahadev Sharma and Patrick Mooney share their takeaways f…

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Score Values: Wings & Candycopia 25:03

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On this week's Score Values, Alex is joined by Tracey Mayer of Wings who discussed the organizations upcoming fashion show to promote empowerment for Domestic Violence victors. Also Alycia Mason, Chief Growth Officer at Candycopia, talks about a way to support New Moms and women owned cand entrepreneurs.…