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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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60:34

22. Starters Moving to the Pen, 3 Breakout Players,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/05/30

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Daniel Palencia, Luke Little, Ryan Jensen, and Riley Thompson in the bullpenA game of "Are They Legit?" featuring Luis Vazquez, Ezequiel Pagan, and BJ MurrayWhich prospects do we think are the most underrated?

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52:44

21. Talking Caleb Kilian, Brennen Davis, & Miguel...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/05/23

Greg Huss is joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen in this episode. Topics:Alex talks Greg off the Kilian-sized ledgeMiguel Amaya's insane start in Triple-AWhy Brennen Davis has had a more successful season than you'd thinkWhat it is like for Cam Sanders and Riley Thompson to convert to the bullpenWho is up next for a big league promotion?

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64:11

20. Looking at the Cubs System From a League-Wide...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/05/16

Greg Huss is joined by Co-Founder and Executive Editor of Just Baseball, Aram Leighton. As Cubs fans, we can be a little blinded by our fandom as we rate the legitimacy of the system. Covering the entire league and their prospects, Aram provides some much-needed context for players like PCA, Matt Mervis, Owen Caissie, and Kevin Alcantara while also breaking down the depth and pitching infrastructure of the organization.Check out Aram's work:The Call Up: https://www.youtube.com/@TheCallUpPodJust

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59:17

19. Mervis & Amaya Call-Ups, Ferris Dominates in...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/05/09

The two Gregs discuss a ton of player movement throughout the system...The MLB debuts of Matt Mervis and Miguel AmayaJackson Ferris in his first pro startPromotions for Cade Horton and Luke LittleDJ Herz on his way back from injuryA trio of Arizona rehabbers in James Triantos, Ed Howard, and Alexander CanarioThey end the show with some draft talk with the event just two months out.

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63:13

18. How Much Are We Buying Into Hot Starts from...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/05/02

On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:The guys spend the question answering one question for 13 players... Are you higher on Player X than you were before the season?Listen to find out what they had to say about Matt Mervis, Yonathan Perlaza, Miguel Amaya, Pablo Aliendo, Haydn McGeary, Moises Ballesteros, Jefferson Encarnacion, Riley Thompson, Ben Brown, Bailey Horn, Brandon Birdsell, Richard Gallardo, and Luke Little.

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58:08

17. Get to Know the Top Pelicans Performers with Sam...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/04/25

On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft:The guys spend the majority of the show going in-depth into some of the best Pelicans performers this season...Marino Santy, Cade Horton, Brody McCullough, Felix Stevens, Cristian Hernandez, and Moises Ballesteros.But they couldn't finish the episode without talking about three notable performers elsewhere in the system: Kevin Made, Kohl Franklin, and Miguel Amaya.

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64:17

16. What Happ Extension Means for Outfield Prospects,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/04/18

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:What does the Ian Happ extension mean for outfield prospects like PCA, Kevin Alcantara, Brennen Davis, Owen Caissie, Nelson Velazquez, and Alexander Canario?Breaking down the most exciting triple we have seen in years, courtesy of PCAOwen Caissie's interestingly hot start at the plateMatt Mervis and Christopher Morel and how they might force their way onto Chicago's rosterIs Haydn McGeary this year's Matt Mervis?Kohl Franklin and Cade

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59:25

15. Starting Pitching Prospects Shine in the First...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/04/11

Topics on this week's episode with Greg and Greg:- Brandon Birdsell, Luke Little, Brody McCullough, Riley Thompson, Ben Brown, Ryan Jensen, and Jordan Wicks shine in their starts in MiLB's first full week- Kevin Alcantara and Haydn McGeary are large human beings- How excited should we get about Pedro Ramirez?- Who should the Cubs draft and who does Zumach like in this year's draft?

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66:28

14. Iowa Bats Go Wild on Opening Weekend, Bryan's Fun...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/04/04

Iowa lit up the scoreboard in our first minor league action of the year. Greg Huss and Bryan Smith talk about a couple players that give prospect vibes but aren't actually prospects in Christopher Morel and Nelson Velazquez, then get excited once again about Matt Mervis and Jake Slaughter. They break the bad Ben Leeper news while digging into a rough start from Caleb Kilian. The fellas end the show by talking about Bryan's fun spring trip down to the back fields in Arizona!

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61:39

13. Myrtle Beach Pelicans Season Preview with...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/03/28

We've reached the final season preview of the Cubs affiliates. The Pelicans round out the festivities as broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft joins Greg Huss to discuss some brand new players we have yet to lay our eyes on, his experiences at the Spring Training backfields, and some familiar faces including Moises Ballesteros and Pedro Ramirez.

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73:30

12. South Bend Cubs Season Preview with Broadcaster...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/03/22

We continue to churn through the affiliate previews, this time with South Bend broadcaster Max Thoma. There are plenty of returners in the rotation that Max spent plenty of time around in 2022 including Porter Hodge and Luke Little. The duo ends the show talking about an absolutely loaded lineup.

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62:48

11. Tennessee Smokies Season Preview with Brendan King

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/03/14

We keep the season preview festivities rolling, this time breaking down the Double-A Tennessee Smokies. Greg Huss is joined by one of the South Bend Cubs broadcasters, Brendan King, to discuss a ton of the players he saw take the field a year ago.

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63:35

10. Iowa Cubs Season Preview with Broadcaster Alex Cohen

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/03/07

We're starting off a series of affiliate previews with the Triple-A Iowa Cubs. Greg Huss is joined by a new co-host, I-Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen, to talk about both the prospects and veteran guys that will make up the rotation, the absolutely loaded bullpen, and a hitting group led by Brennen Davis and Matt Mervis.

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55:05

9. Pitch Clock Thoughts from Minor League Guys,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/02/28

Greg and Bryan dig being able to watch Cubs prospects on the same field as the Major Leaguers so they talk about some standout performances by PCA, Darius Hill, Caleb Kilian, and Ryan Jensen. They also give their reaction to some of the pitch clock outcry as two guys that spent all year in 2022 watching minor leaguers play with the clock. The guys end the show by identifying Major League players and minor league prospects that would be perfect fits for a MLB/MiLB Big Brother program.

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73:46

8. The Cubs Prospect Fantasy Draft

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/02/14

All three co-hosts of the show sit down for an episode as Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith run a snake draft to try to assemble the best roster of Cubs prospects. Each guy drafts 20 players a piece! You get to decide who has the most stacked squad!

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57:05

7. Cole Roederer Brings Electricity to the Show,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/01/31

There is simply no way you can listen to Cole Roederer speak and not get amped up. The outfield prospect joins the show to discuss his battle back to regular playing time after his injuries, what it was like playing this winter in Australia, the mindset you have to have when facing a pitcher like Eury Perez, and he gives us an update on the fellas!

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74:37

6. PCA in Big League Spring Training, Prospects at...

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/01/24

For the first time this winter, we have enough news to do a big analysis episode! The two Gregs talk about all the goings on at the Cubs Convention in Chicago which came with a prospect panel with plenty of good sound bites and a fair bit of news including PCA in Major League Spring Training, some players on World Baseball Classic rosters, and plenty of International Free Agency signings to dicsuss. Stick around until the end to hear Zumach's Draft Corner.

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39:02

5. An Interview with Prospect Jordan Wicks

Cubs On Deck ·

2023/01/10

Greg and Bryan sit down to chat with one of the top pitching prospects in the system, Jordan Wicks. The lefty talks about his comparisons to another lefty by the name of Jon Lester, why he has incorporated a brand new cutter, and why he and DJ Herz are inseperable.

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59:21

4. New Year's Resolutions for the Farm System

Cubs On Deck ·

2022/12/27

As we prepare to enter 2023, Greg and Greg make 8 New Year's resolutions on behalf of the Cubs farm system:5:10 Matt Mervis cements himself as a MLB first baseman11:05 DJ Herz establishes a breaking ball15:10 DJ Herz improves his command19:30 One starting pitcher breaks out in Myrtle Beach26:50 Multiple catchers step forward35:40 Reliever develop train does not slow down44:30 Outfield prospects make it OK to lose Ian Happ49:30 Five Top 100 Prospects

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78:33

3. What Prospects Are There if the Cubs Don’t Sign a...

Cubs On Deck ·

2022/12/13

Bryan joins Greg in this episode as the guys put some finality to the Rule 5 Draft saga followed by some talk of new/old friend Brailyn Marquez. The majority of the episode is spent addressing the all important question of “What prospects might we see in Chicago next year and in the future if the front office fails to sign one of the four free agent shortstops?” The guys end the episode by answering some awesome listener questions!

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