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Cubs On Deck

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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122. Hayden Cantrelle on Playing in Different Orgs,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/11/25

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Cubs prospect Hayden Cantrelle:An impressive college careerStarting his own sandlot league during COVIDSpending time in 4 different organizationsPlaying 6 different positions last yearsThe intricacies of switch hitting and how to trainAn impressive performance in Las VegasHis take on the ABS challenge systemWhy he started a YouTube channel and why he still does itHayden's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@5Guyy

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49:17

Cubs Prospect Kade Snell Talks Transition From...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/11/18

Today, we're joined by Cubs 5th round pick and current prospect Kade Snell. He talks with Greg Huss about...Growing up an Auburn fan and committing there to pitchTransitioning to a two-way players in junior collegeTransferring into Alabama and becoming captain of their team in a short timeDraft day experience and who else he was almost selected byHis insane summer with lots of travel and even more baseballImportance of the Strength and Conditioning teamLimiting strikeouts while adding powerWhy he

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48:15

120. Rule 5 Draft Preview: Who Should the Cubs Protect?

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/11/11

In this episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach, the guys run through nine prospects that might get added to the 40-man roster and protected from the Rule 5 Draft.Riley MartinJames TriantosJP WheatBrandon BirdsellErian RodriguezConnor NolandCristian HernandezPedro RamirezGrant KippThey end the show by making their predictions for who will be protected.

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85:57

119. Cubs Prospect Awards and Superlatives

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/10/21

Welcome into another edition of the Chicago Cubs Prospects Award Show! This year, Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith hand out 20 awards and superlatives. Whether you are looking for the Hitter of the Year or the best fastball in the system, you can find it in this episode!

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59:08

118. Jaxon Wiggins, Jonny Long, and Angel Cepeda Lead...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/09/16

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith recap the seasons of the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, Knoxville Smokies, and Iowa Cubs by handing out an MVP, Cy Young, and Most Improved Player award at each of the affiliates that wrapped up or are wrapping up their seasons. Like last week with South Bend, the guys dig into plenty of players, with multiple guys making their case to bring home some hardware.

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44:40

117. Arizona Fall League Assignments, South Bend...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/09/09

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss:Running through the 7 players reportedly being assigned to the Arizona Fall LeagueRecapping the South Bend Cubs season by handing out MVP, Cy Young, and Most Improved Player awards (and the runners-up)Now that he has made it to Triple-A, how likely is it we see Jaxon Wiggins in Chicago this season?

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58:05

116. Graduations & Trades: How Different is the...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/09/02

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:Kane Kepley's outrageously hot stretchJust how impressive is Myrtle Beach's 2nd half?Cristian Hernandez stolen bases compared to John Andreoli and Tony CampanaBrandon Birdsell's elbow surgeryWho are the prospects we are glad the Cubs didn't trade?Comparing Cubs prospect rankings from preseason 2024 to now to explain why the system is down so much

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62:20

115. Who Should Be the Hitter of the Year: Moises...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/08/26

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Iowa Cubs broadcaster Jason Kempf:Iowa having a dedicated beat writerBiggest differences between working in Single-A vs. Triple-AThe vibes in the Iowa clubhouse during the trade deadlineThis season's progression of James Triantos and Kevin AlcantaraWho should win this year's Cubs minor league hitter of the year award? Moises Ballesteros, Owen Caissie, or Jonathon Long?The revolving door that is a Triple-A pitching staffSimilarities between Connor

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56:26

114. Owen Caissie to the Bigs, Future Top 100...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/08/19

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Owen Caissie made his MLB debut. What does this stint in the bigs look like?Prospects that are most likely to be next up on an MLB Top 100 listListener questions about the pitchers that could help the MLB team next year, lower level pitching prospects, and hitters that could jump up multiple levels in the next year.

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54:47

113. Draft Picks Assigned, Five Hot Birds, Who...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/08/12

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Ariel Armas is hotter than any hitter in affiliated baseballFirst impressions of Kade Snell in South Bend and Kane Kepley in Myrtle BeachFive hot Birds: Ty Southisene, Angel Cepeda, Matt Halbach, Alexey Lumpuy, and Christian OlivoWhat prospects should be promoted to end the season?A three-way battle between Owen Caissie, Jonathon Long, and Moises Ballesteros for Cubs minor league hitter of the year

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55:58

112. Trade Deadline Reaction: Cubs Prospects Edition

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/08/01

Greg Huss goes solo immediately following the conclusion of the MLB Trade Deadline to react to the Cubs moves from a prospect perspective. He breaks down the four Cubs trades and analyzes the state of the system now that they are complete.Christian Franklin and Ronny Cruz for Mike SorokaWilfri de la Cruz for Andrew KittredgeIvan Brethowr for Taylor RogersRyan Gallagher and Sam Armstrong for Willi Castro

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64:37

New Cubs Top 30 Prospects List Ahead of the MLB Trade...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/07/22

Greg Huss recently updated his Cubs Top 30 Prospects List, and Brendan Miller joins him on this episode to walk through the rankings, starting with Owen Caissie and Moises Ballesteros at the top.Find the full rankings here: https://outofthevines.wordpress.com/2025/07/17/updating-my-prospect-list-ahead-of-the-mlb-trade-deadline/

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61:43

110. MLB Draft Recap: Get to Know Your Newest Cubs...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/07/15

Join Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith as they run through each and every one of the Cubs' 20 draft picks from the 2025 MLB Draft and what they liked and disliked about the team's draft strategy.

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41:58

109. Draft Preview: Front Office Trends, Names to...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/07/08

Join Greg Huss and Greg Zumach as they preview the 2025 MLB Draft by first taking a look back on recent drafts the Cubs have completed under Dan Kantrovitz's team. The guys then detail 9 different players the Cubs could select in the first round and a few additional deep cuts for later rounds.

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54:38

108. Selecting a Cubs Prospect Midseason All-Star Team

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/07/01

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith walk through 17 players on a midseason all-star team of Cubs prospects and tack on some honorable mentions for good measure. Lots of big names in this episode including Jaxon Wiggins, Owen Caissie, Cristian Hernandez, and Moises Ballesteros.

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51:38

107. Top Talents Rojas & Wiggins, Breakout Performers...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/06/24

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and South Bend Cubs broadcaster Brendan King:Ryan Gallagher's breakout to Top 20 prospectTyler Schlaffer's impressive runErian Rodriguez's return from injuryJaxon Wiggins' utter dominanceNick Dean's under-the-radar ascensionJefferson Rojas as the organization's top prospect?Cristian Hernandez's steady defenseCarter Trice's do-it-all performance

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40:48

106. Shaw and Horton Have Graduated, So Who is the...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/06/17

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Jaxon Wiggins dominance and timeline to ChicagoNow that both Matt Shaw and Cade Horton have graduated from prospect status, who is the Cubs new #1 prospect between Wiggins, Moises Ballesteros, Owen Caissie, and Jefferson Rojas?Why people are experiencing prospect fatigue with Owen CaissieShoutout to lower level prospects Cameron Sisneros, Edgar Alvarez, Jackson Kirkpatrick, and Cole Reynolds

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45:52

105. Prospects as Trade Candidates, Jefferson Rojas &...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/06/10

Greg Huss answers listener questions including:Who are the next best pitching prospects after Cade Horton?How does Jonny Long stack up against his draft mates?How high can Jefferson Rojas fly up rankings?Which Cubs pitching prospect could be a Top 30 Prospect in baseball?Lower-level breakout prospectImpact of no Short-Season ball?Which prospects could be traded?

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61:28

Episode 104 - Draft Q&A

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/06/03

NCAA Regionals are wrapped up and the MLB Draft is right around the corner.Greg Zumach answers listener questions and drops a five round Cubs mock draft.

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43:34

103. When Will Jonny Long Be Promoted to Chicago?

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/05/27

Topic on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Moises Ballesteros' role as catcher in ChicagoJonny Long is mashing so when will he be called up to ChicagoBreakout pitchers from last year's draft class: Ryan Gallagher and Brooks CapleMovement in the battle for the third best pitching prospect in the system behind Cade Horton and Jaxon Wiggins: Brandon Birdsell, Will Sanders, and Erian Rodriguez

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