Cubs On Deck

In this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith take a look at each of the three trades the Cubs made at the trade deadline and give their in-depth thoughts on the prospects added (Jack Neely, Ben Cowles) and lost (Hunter Bigge, Ty Johnson, Yohendrick Pinango, Josh Rivera). Stick around for the end when Greg interviews one of the true fan-favorite prospsects in the system in Frankie Scalzo Jr.

Greg Huss just released his new Cubs prospect rankings at North Side Bound and he’sanswering your questions about why he ranked certain players where he did! He gives some tidbits about all 30 prospects on his list. Full rankings and write-ups: https://northsidebound.com/2024/07/08/greg-huss-updates-his-top-30-prospects-with-plenty-of-new-guys-in-the-mix/

You get three hosts for this episode with Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith. The crew breaks down each of the 20 Cubs draft picks from this week! Cam Smith Cole Mathis Ronny Cruz Ty Southisene Ariel Armas Ryan Gallagher Ivan Brethowr Edgar Alvarez Brooks Caple Matt Halbach Eli Lovich Daniel Avitia Evan Aschenbeck Cameron Sisneros Hayden Frank Christian Gordon Ben Johnson Thomas Hangus Owen A...

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: - Owen Caissie and Matt Shaw selected to the Futures Game - Moises Ballesteros to participate in the first ever Futures Skills Showcase - Hunter Bigge promotion to Chicago - Brandon Birdsell promotion to Iowa - Brennen Davis back injury - Our brand new prospect lists

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach: Alfonsin Rosario's historic start in Myrtle Beach Cole Roederer's future as a 4th outfielder The grouping of starting pitchers in the organization after Cade Horton Owen Caissie's promotion to Chicago timeline MLB Draft prep just 2 weeks out from the event

Jack McMullen, broadcaster for the Indianapolis Indians, joins the show with Greg Huss to talk... Moises Ballesteros' first week in Iowa Owen Caissie at the plate and on defense What Matt Mervis and Alexander Canario have to prove Triple-A relievers Hunter Bigge, Michael Arias, and Ethan Roberts

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Crazy ump show in the South Bend game Drew Gray's less than stellar start Moises Ballesteros promotion to Iowa James Triantos not yet promoted to Iowa Frankie Scalzo Jr's scoreless innings streak and promotion to Iowa Cristian Hernandez might be back Ethan Roberts added to 40-man roster DJ Herz shows out with his new team

Topics on this week's episode where Greg Huss goes solo for a live recording: Jaxon Wiggins full-season debut Cade Horton's injury James Triantos' stolen base numbers Recent draft success Who should be promoted next More listener questions

Greg Zumach is back to talk all things MLB Draft. He recaps the draft prospects at the Big Ten Tournament Championship and answers listener questions. Who might the Cubs target in round 1, a mock selection in round 19, underslot options and more in this week's episode.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss Brendan Miller of CHGO: Brennen Davis is lighting the world on fire and is about ready for a call-up to Chicago We discuss the lack of a Luis Vazquez promotion hours before news broke he actually was being promoted Owen Caissie's spray chart and advanced numbers Cade Horton's fastball velocity and shape Relievers in the upper minors Young guys in Chicag...

On this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith, the guys go IN-DEPTH on two of the top prospects in the Cubs organization: Matt Shaw and Jefferson Rojas. The guys compare and contrast the players' tools, futures, styles, and break down what makes each stud unique.

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft: Cade Horton's Triple-A debut New Baseball America Top 100 includes Jefferson Rojas Cristian Hernandez's strong performance Reggie Preciado's strong performance Getting to know the newest Pelicans players including Nick Dean, Juan Bello, Mason McGwire, Kenten Egbert, Ty Johnson, Shane Marshall, Christ...

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: Pete Crow-Armstrong and Matt Mervis promotions Alfonsin Rosario's first homer Cade Horton to Iowa or Chicago? Luis Vazquez's on-base streak Jefferson Rojas' hit streak Brennen Davis exit velos Max Bain on the call for South Bend Over/under stat predictions for Owen Caissie, Kevin Alcantara, Moises Ballesteros, Michael Arias, and Connor...

In this tag team episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach, the guys address plenty of great listener questions regarding relief options to replace the struggling arms in Chicago, the odd start for Kevin Alcantara, Matt Shaw and Cade Horton's timeline to Iowa, trade value for Matt Mervis and Luis Vazquez, the depth of the system, and plenty of draft prep!

In this week's episode, Greg Huss and Bryan Smith walk through the development of the 11 first round picks that find themselves in the organization: Ian Happ, Nico Hoerner, Ed Howard, Jordan Wicks, Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, Jameson Taillon, Dansby Swanson, Nick Madrigal, Michael Busch, and Pete Crow-Armstrong.

We’ve finally arrived to good stuff. Greg Huss is solo in this episode and he took on the task of recapping the first weekend with all four Cubs affiliates suiting up. He also addressed some official player assignment concerns along the way. It’s was also a live episode so he took listener questions and comments throughout the episode! Enjoy and we’ll be back next week with multiple hosts!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Greg Zumach:  Ben Brown's promotion to Chicago Jordan Wicks' whiffs in his season debut against the champs Owen Caissie's hot start in Triple-A Matt Mervis' hard hit balls & future with the Cubs Michael Arias' move to the bullpen so quickly Listener questions Z's mock draft

Greg Huss and Bryan Smith are joined by Iowa Cubs broadcaster Alex Cohen to give a season preview of the Cubs' Triple-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Pete Crow-Armstrong, Owen Caissie, Brennen Davis, Matt Mervis, Ben Brown, Cam Sanders, and plenty more top prospects.

Greg Huss is joined by Myrtle Beach Pelicans broadcaster Sam Weiderhaft to give a season preview of the Cubs' Single-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Cristian and Alexis Hernandez, Will Sanders, Luis Rujano, Carter Trice, Mason McGwire, Christopher Paciolla and plenty more top prospects.

Greg Huss is joined by South Bend Cubs broadcasters Brendan King and Max Thoma to give a season preview of the Cubs' High-A affiliate. The guys give their thoughts on Jefferson Rojas, Drew Gray, Michael Arias, Brody McCullough, Ed Howard, and plenty more top prospects.

Greg Huss is joined by Tennessee Smokies broadcaster Mick Gillispie to give a season preview of the Cubs' Double-A affiliate. The two guys give their thoughts on Cade Horton, Matt Shaw, James Triantos, BJ Murray Jr, and plenty more top prospects.

Back with our first episode of the weekly schedule, Greg Huss and Greg Zumach talk... Prospects in MLB Spring Training games including Matt Shaw, Pete Crow-Armstrong, and Brennen Davis The impact Cody Bellinger's signing has on prospects including PCA, Michael Busch, Matt Mervis, and Alexander Canario Predicting what prospects will make their MLB debut in Chicago this year (both guys landed on 9 p...

Greg Huss, Greg Zumach, and Bryan Smith sit down for their favorite episode of the year: drafting 60 players to fill out rosters of only Cubs prospects. Listen along for thoughts on every single one of of draftees and watch on YouTube to follow along as the guys craft their rosters. You decide who built the best team!

The trio of Greg Huss, Bryan Smith, and Greg Zumach hop on the show for this week’s special live edition of the podcast! As spring training inches closer, it’s the perfect time to answer listener questions about Cubs prospects live as they come in! Don't worry! We recorded this live, but you can listen to the episode any time!

Topics on this week's episode with Greg Huss and Bryan Smith: How we see top 50 prospect Michael Busch fitting in with the Cubs What the Cubs gave up with Jackson Ferris and Zyhir Hope A full interview with Bryce Windham where we talk about his comfort levels behind the plate, the use of the ABS system in Triple-A, his teammates, and his positive mental state these days