Cubs On Deck
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From player interviews to rankings and analysis, Cubs On Deck is dedicated to bringing you everything you need to know about the Chicago Cubs minor league system and its top prospects.
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- 159. The PCA Retrospective: How Pete Crow-Armstrong Went From Cubs Prospect to National League MVP · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 35This episode is dedicated to the one and only Pete Crow-Armstrong. Greg Huss and Bryan Smith detail his journey from Mets draft pick to Javier Baez trade piece and his…
- 158. State of the System: Strengths and Weaknesses of the Cubs Farm · 53 min · Season 4 Episode 34In this episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith talk through the strengths and weaknesses of the Cubs farm system and its prospects. This includes Josiah Hartshorn, developing power…
- 157. Annual Cubs Prospects Award Show · 1 h 9 min · Season 4 Episode 33The Cubs minor league season is complete and that means its time to hand out 23 awards to our favorite prospects. A list of the awards can be found below but you'll need to check…
- 156. Arizona Fall League Assignments, Jaxon Wiggins The Reliever · 52 min · Season 4 Episode 32Topics on this week's Q&A episode with Greg Huss: • Rumored Arizona Fall League assignments including Kade Snell and Dominick Reid • A look at this year and next year for Josiah…
- 155. Minor League and Draft Q&A with Greg Z · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 31We asked for questions and you delivered. Greg Zumach flies solo this week discussing questions about the Cubs minor league prospects and draft.
- 154. Josiah Hartshorn Makes History, BJ Murray Jr. to Chicago! · 37 min · Season 4 Episode 30Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: - Takeaways from the season as it begins to wind down - BJ Murray Jr called up to Chicago! - Josiah Hartshorn makes…
- 153. Ethan Conrad Promotion, Kane Kepley Dominating, Jaxon Wiggins the Reliever · 1 h 1 min · Season 4 Episode 29Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: • Juan Cabada's hot start in full-season ball • Ethan Conrad's promotion to High-A South Bend • Kane Kepley turning…
- 152. I-Cubs Field of Dreams Game, Owen Ayers Next Catcher Up to Chicago? · 1 h 6 min · Season 4 Episode 28Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf: • Recapping the Iowa Cubs vs. St. Paul Saints Field of Dreams game experience • What it was…
- 151. Josiah Hartshorn is ELITE and Kane Kepley Finally Gets Promoted · 1 h 13 min · Season 4 Episode 27Prospects discussed on today's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend Cubs broadcaster Brendan King: • Josiah Hartshorn • Kane Kepley • Jose Escobar • Angel Cepeda • Nazier Mule…
- 150. Cubs Trade Deadline Recap: What Prospects Were Dealt Away? · 1 h 2 min · Season 4 Episode 26The trade deadline has come and gone and the Cubs acquired 5 players to help their Major League squad: Kevin Gausman, Braxton Garrett, Ryan Zeferjahn, Clay Holmes, and Tyrone…
- 149. What Prospects Could be Dealt by the Cubs at the Trade Deadline? · 44 min · Season 4 Episode 25In this solo episode, Greg Huss previews the MLB Trade Deadline for the Cubs but from a prospect slant. He uses listener questions to guide conversation and address things like…
- 148. MLB Draft 2026 Recap: Meet Your Newest Cubs Prospects · 1 h 16 min · Season 4 Episode 24Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Greg Zumach reflect on the Cubs' draft strategy this year and break down how different it is compared to past seasons. Additionally, they provide…
- 147. How Good Are the Cubs Catching Prospects? · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 23Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: • Ethan Conrad and Brody McCullough rehab appearances • Grant Kipp promoted to Iowa • Cole Mathis traded to the…
- 146. MLB Owners Draft Proposal is ABSURD, Cubs Draft Preview, and Jaxon Wiggins is Back · 1 h 11 min · Season 4 Episode 22Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: • News and notes in the system: Jaxon Wiggins return from injury, Knoxville wins the division, Cameron Sisneros…
- 145. Who is the Cubs Prospect 1st Half MVP: Hartshorn, Ayers, Rojas, or Ramirez? · 57 min · Season 4 Episode 21On this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith discuss what everyone else in the world is discussing -- Josiah Hartshorn, Owen Ayers, Jefferson Rojas, and Pedro Ramirez. Each…
- 144. HUGE Weeks From Hartshorn, Rojas, and Ayers and Their Impact on the System · 1 h 22 min · Season 4 Episode 20On a livestream (that operates equally as good in podcast form), Greg Huss is joined by CHGO's Brendan Miller. In addition to a little more MLB Cubs chatter sprinkled into the…
- 143. BUY or SELL: How Legit Are These Cubs Prospect Hot/Cold Starts? · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 19On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the guys evaluate the start of the year for 15 Cubs prospects and determine whether their hot starts AND cold starts are…
- 142. Iowa Cubs Update: Pedro, Alcantara, Long, Triantos, Bateman, & More! · 51 min · Season 4 Episode 18Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf! Topics include: • What coaches think about Pedro Ramirez's breakout • Has BJ Murray Jr. been just as impressive as…
- 141. After Jaxon Wiggins, Who Are the Cubs' Top Pitching Prospects? · 47 min · Season 4 Episode 17We all know the top pitching prospect in the Cubs organization is Jaxon Wiggins. But after him, who are the top arms in the system? Greg Huss and Bryan Smith make the case for a…
- 140. What Prospects Are Untouchable in Trades and Mini-Breakouts Across the Farm · 55 min · Season 4 Episode 16Greg Huss is joined by Greg Zumach on this live version of the podcast to talk: • Brooks Caple and Mason McGwire's mini-breakouts • Draft approach to catchers • Is the…
