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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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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...

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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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47:16

102. Will Sanders Dominant, Owen Caissie's Strikeout...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/05/20

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss:Will Sanders performance this week and this seasonOwen Caissie's strikeout rateKevin Alcantara against breaking ballsMoises Ballesteros' powerTop offensive performers including Lovich, Sisneros, Rojas, Murray, and LongIvan Brethowr, Jaxon Wiggins, Owen Ayers, and James Triantos

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54:24

101. Cade's MLB Debut, Wiggins is the Next Big Arm,...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/05/13

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith:Cade Horton's MLB debutJaxon Wiggins strong (and unique) performance and why he's ready for a promotionJames Triantos positional versatilityJefferson Rojas and why he's a Top 100 prospectWho else is ready for a promotion throughout the system?

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65:59

100. Calling Out Our Old Prospect Lists & Cade Horton...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/05/06

Greg Huss and Greg Zumach celebrate Episode 100 of the Cubs On Deck Podcast by hitting on a variety of topics!Cade Horton's potential promotion to ChicagoA look back at our prospect lists from November of 2022 when the show was first starting and many of the prospects that are currently near Chicago were first getting their start in the systemRunning through several listener questions including ones about Owen Caissie's power, our favorite prospects to cover the past few years, Jonny Long at third

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65:41

99. Myrtle Beach Broadcaster Luke Moehle Introduces...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/04/29

Players of note in this week's episode with Greg Huss and Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster, Luke Moehle:Nazier MuleJP WheatEvan AschenbeckBrooks CapleBrayden RisedorphKevin ValdezOwen AyersAngel CepedaJose EscobarCole MathisMatt HalbachLeonel EspinozaAlexey LumpuyCameron Sisneros

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59:55

98. An In-Depth Breakdown of Moises Ballesteros:...

Cubs On Deck ·

2025/04/22

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith spend the entire episode talking about one player: Moises Ballesteros. The guys talk about how he got to this point, what his strong season looks like so far, when and if we see him in Chicago this year, and what his future at the catcher position looks like.

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